of a brokenheart?

When I was 19, I got a job as a bank teller. The job was great and I became very good friends with one of the ladies there and her husband. Michele had beaten cancer when she was in her early teens and was a true survivor, John was her Italian knight in shining armor........

Six years ago Michele's cancer came back and try as she might, it got the best of her. She passed away almost four years ago at the age of 39.

John kept in touch with me, took me out a few times, and made me dinner, (great Italian meals). We would talk a few times a year on the phone if we couldn't get together. Last time he called was three months ago. After I told him about TheCaptain and I, he said that he wouldn't call me anymore. Any time I tried to call he wouldn't answer.

John passed away a week ago at the age of 44......I think he was just so lost without Michele, he slipped away to be with her.

Rest in Peace, my friend.....I know Michele met you holding a beer and a bottle of tequila.

Yes. I watched it happen with my grandparents.

That is so sad to hear.. Sorry for your loss.

I saw the same thing with my grand parents, within a few months of each other.

My grandmother was like that. After 52 years of marrige,I don't think she really wanted to stay.

Im so sorry for your loss hun...

I do believe that people can die from a brokenheart...Just take comfort in knowing he is with his love now..

My best friend Wendy had cancer, her husband Bill had kidney disease and needed dialysis...she was told she was terminal long before he died...but she hung in there for him...he died...we buried him...two weeks later...we buried her

Wendy went to be with her Bill

happens alot ive seen it alot in my family and others its sad but i guess it just proves that love truly does have great power.

Thanks everyone, for commenting......but what hurts so much is that they were both so young...

That's unfortunate and not uncommon. Think of the good times you shared and they'll stay with you forever.

Oh Eileena, I'm so sorry about your loss.

My girl friend Kendra's grandparents were together since 1943. He was a Canadian Engineer in England building prison and barracks for all the soldiers in the Commonwealth and her mother ran a grocers. He used to give her family his ration coupons when they'd run low. And her mother asked how she could repay him. He just said he's be taking Mabel back to Canada, it was all he'd needed. She was engaged at the time to an RAF officer.
He died this spring, and Mabel is going too. Slowly, but she's not going to be here much longer. They were the most amazing couple ever.

I absolutely agree with you. You can die of heartbreak

Johnny Cash come to mind.

What a wonderful share.

It hurts when people die so young. Hold your memeories dear and near.

My parents died almost 2 months apart. My mom passed first and then my dad. I thought I could back home in time for my mom...I did for my dad, he left with a tear running down his cheek...I think it was happiness knowing he was going to join mom!!

Thank you everyone.......As I was sitting here, John's passing only really hit me, when I read his obit on line. I know this happened once before to friends of mine. This time is deeper because I know them more than half my life.

Yes, my aunt and uncle died within six months of each other, they had been married for 52 years and the couple next door to me were married for almost 60 years and died within 3 months of each other

Sorry for your loss as well eileen

Thank you everyone for your kind words....I think I am going to have to take out my blender and mix up some margaritas, and sit on the floor of the kitchen, and drink them......just like he and I would do after everyone else passed out at their parties.....


To John and Michele......Long may your love last.

To John and Michele.

To John and Michele, and to Love

i hearya my grandpa passed and she was healthy, but passed away 7 days later 51 yrs marriage it is someting thats for sure.!!!