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Lost a close friend

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I lost a close friend on Thursday night. He crashed in a racing accident at Lernerville Speedway here in Western Pa. I'm a lost soul right now. Why do all the terrible things always happen to the good people in this world? It's so hard to talk about it with family and friends here. I can't seem to keep my composure. Thought maybe I could look for some comfort from you all. Sorry to post about such a sad thing. My heart has been ripped out.
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I wish I could say something comforting...I'm sorry..

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I am sorry to hear of your loss Ray. We are here for each other in times of need. It's not all about the beer.
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My sincerest condolences Ray. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your friends family.
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I'm so sorry for loss and wish I could offer you words of comfort but I am not able.
Keep the happy memories of your friendship close you your heart.
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That sucks. My thoughts go out to you and his family.
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We will be here for you so if you need to let all out here do so.

Remember you are not alone in going through the grieving process and though that doesn't make the pain easier there is no need to trap all inside.
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Very sorry for your loss, Ray. I can't imagine.

I lost a friend to cancer late this summer. She used to be among a close circle of friends. We had all but lost contact over the years and the guilt still hangs over my head. Your loss if far greater. I feel for you bud.
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I'm sorry, Ray. I've been through the same thing, and I know how devastating it is, and how lost you feel. And I know there are no words that can help.

But if it helps you cope to use this thread to vent your feelings and sort through the tangle of your thoughts and emotions, there is no one here who will fault you. We are Borg, and we support our own.
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Sorry for your loss.
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Not sure why I posted this here but I thank you all for the kind words. It's very rough. Lost an uncle last winter but it was a little easier because it was expected. This is so very different. Bill was one of those people that never had a bad thing to say about anyone. The man had a heart of gold. He always cared about others more than himself. He was a wonderful soul.
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We're here for each other. No matter what, we are one!
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Sorry to read this. Hang in there and remember the good times you had.
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Sorry for your loss, stay strong and we are here for each other like family!
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Sorry for your loss.
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