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fireman · 05-11-2006, 20:16

For the last 4 days I have been visiting my best mate in hospital... \\\\\\he is dying of cancer aged 63. He has fought right to the end , never moaned in spight of terrible problems including 3 bags draining his kidneys and bladder3 weeks ago we went to the theatre in manchester ...we both really enjoyed it, we had a pint first and walked, albeit slowly along Deansgate on a lovely warm evening and life even for him. he said felt good. His wife died this year aged 59.fron leukemia and he has never even moaned or grumbled that he has had the rough end of the stick. Now he lies in Fairfield hospiatal fighting for what bit of life he has left. Today he enjoyed 3 teaspoons of rice pudding and half a cup of beer.... He smiled and licked his lips. He knows he is dying and even though he has no bad word to say. I leaned close to him as i left today (probably for the last time) and told him he was special and a great pal. His reply was "See you pal" and in his eyes ("can you not help me pal") I have never seen dignity like I have seen over the last few days. Dave was a senior officer in Greater Manchester fire service along with myself. he has unselfishly saved more lives than i can count and at his final moment he retains his dignity and privacy. What a man. I hope when my time comes if it is that it is to be dragged out like This. that I can show the dignity and respect that my mate has shown. God bless you pal, and I wish I could have been of some help to you. BUT THE LAW OF THIS BLOODY SILLY COUNTRY WONT LET ME. Love you Dave and everything you did for me and the public of Greater Manchester in General, You will be dearly missed.... Your Pal Ian.

05-11-2006, 20:16	#1
fireman member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Anywhere if its warm. Posts: 1,129 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 55	I'm hurting and don't mind admitting I'm crying my eyes out...... For the last 4 days I have been visiting my best mate in hospital... \\\\\\he is dying of cancer aged 63. He has fought right to the end , never moaned in spight of terrible problems including 3 bags draining his kidneys and bladder3 weeks ago we went to the theatre in manchester ...we both really enjoyed it, we had a pint first and walked, albeit slowly along Deansgate on a lovely warm evening and life even for him. he said felt good. His wife died this year aged 59.fron leukemia and he has never even moaned or grumbled that he has had the rough end of the stick. Now he lies in Fairfield hospiatal fighting for what bit of life he has left. Today he enjoyed 3 teaspoons of rice pudding and half a cup of beer.... He smiled and licked his lips. He knows he is dying and even though he has no bad word to say. I leaned close to him as i left today (probably for the last time) and told him he was special and a great pal. His reply was "See you pal" and in his eyes ("can you not help me pal") I have never seen dignity like I have seen over the last few days. Dave was a senior officer in Greater Manchester fire service along with myself. he has unselfishly saved more lives than i can count and at his final moment he retains his dignity and privacy. What a man. I hope when my time comes if it is that it is to be dragged out like This. that I can show the dignity and respect that my mate has shown. God bless you pal, and I wish I could have been of some help to you. BUT THE LAW OF THIS BLOODY SILLY COUNTRY WONT LET ME. Love you Dave and everything you did for me and the public of Greater Manchester in General, You will be dearly missed.... Your Pal Ian.