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Very touching story, may Ilan's soul rest in peace! - Ash
posted by
ash_pradhan
on December 7, 2008 at 4:04 PM
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well Mal I have had my cry and sadness for the night now
That must have been so hard for you. It always is hard when someone like that dies so suddenly and so young. Sounds like he was a unique young man and really in tune with nature and seeing the beauty of the world. Thank you for dropping by my blog and for your well wishes.
posted by
Norwood
on December 7, 2008 at 4:08 AM
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gapcohen, This was so hard to read, and yet it was wonderfully written. I wanted to stop reading and yet I could not. Oh how I feel for those parents, and for you who knew him so well. Thank you for sharing.
posted by
TAPS.
on December 7, 2008 at 12:22 AM
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What quick thinking of yours to give back to his parents the living son
We were never meant to outlive our children. It's one of my most terrible dreads.
posted by
Kabu
on December 6, 2008 at 2:44 PM
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Thanks for reading, Metal. Always good to hear from you. Mal
posted by
gapcohen
on December 6, 2008 at 10:07 AM
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Re: Although this is a terribly sad story, I believe this young man probably
Thanks, Mari. The irony of it all is that I was so worried about Ilan going back to Israel and serving his mandatory Army time, that I didn't even consider the accidental dangers back home. You're right - you never know when your time will come. Mal
posted by
gapcohen
on December 6, 2008 at 10:06 AM
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Thanks for visiting and commenting, Sonshine.
posted by
gapcohen
on December 6, 2008 at 9:54 AM
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Me either, Sammy. Though it happened in 2002, it still feels very fresh, especially at this time of year, because of the snow. Mal
posted by
gapcohen
on December 6, 2008 at 9:53 AM
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So tragic for this to happen to someone so young who loved life so much.
You were so kind to take this young man into your home and I'm sure his family appreciates your generosity and compassion.
Getting the pictures developed for them was very thoughtful.
And you're right, there's something more "
earthy and real" about the old-school pictures.
Take care.
posted by
metalrat
on December 6, 2008 at 8:36 AM
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How brief is life!
posted by
WindTapper
on December 5, 2008 at 7:24 PM
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Although this is a terribly sad story, I believe this young man probably
lived more in that short period of time than some of us do in a lifetime; for me this story tells me no more procrastination - we never know when our time will come; many blessings and thanks for sharing this wake up call with us my friend
posted by
mariaki
on December 5, 2008 at 3:57 AM
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Well written and very touching!
posted by
Texas_Gem
on December 4, 2008 at 6:13 PM
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I am so sad, I do not know what to say. How unfortunate. I think you are right he must have taken a thousand by now! Some things do not make sense to me whatsoever. sammy
posted by
sam444
on December 4, 2008 at 5:14 PM
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