edjr 6,580 Posted November 3, 2023 My buddy Howie Carr used to say that when someone died. After a 6 month stint in the hospital, he finally gave up and stopped eating/drinking. Was tired of laying in a bed. 74 years. I saw him yesterday around 2 pm, he died around 3 am this morning. He was miserable and I knew he wanted out. I wasn't sure I wanted to even share this, but here it is. I think I've made enough "friends" here that might want to know. Feel free to joke, say whatever you need to. You know me, laughter is the best medicine. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fnord 2,198 Posted November 3, 2023 6 minutes ago, edjr said: My buddy Howie Carr used to say that when someone died. After a 6 month stint in the hospital, he finally gave up and stopped eating/drinking. Was tired of laying in a bed. 74 years. I saw him yesterday around 2 pm, he died around 3 am this morning. He was miserable and I knew he wanted out. I wasn't sure I wanted to even share this, but here it is. I think I've made enough "friends" here that might want to know. Feel free to joke, say whatever you need to. You know me, laughter is the best medicine. Sorry for your loss. Sucks. Best to you and yours. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 5,281 Posted November 3, 2023 No jokes here. My condolences, Ed. RIP edsr. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 6,732 Posted November 3, 2023 Sorry to hear, man. Six months in the hospital, that had to suck for him. Thoughts to you and your family. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 5,432 Posted November 3, 2023 Sorry to hear Ed. Do some coke and Asian hookers in his honor? Hell, just do coke and Asian hookers. Who needs a reason? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dozer FBG 325 Posted November 3, 2023 Sorry for your loss man… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,580 Posted November 3, 2023 6 minutes ago, Strike said: Sorry to hear Ed. Do some coke and Asian hookers in his honor? Hell, just do coke and Asian hookers. Who needs a reason? Definitely not me. I have to be up and go to the funeral home at 10. I will save it for tomorrow night? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 4,057 Posted November 3, 2023 Sorry for your loss. And for EdIII 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldMaid 2,130 Posted November 3, 2023 So you’re saying that your dad quit you. Condolences… losing a parent is tough. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,676 Posted November 3, 2023 Looks like edsr quit first... Too soon? RIP edsr and my condolences edjr... ETA: Damn OM got the joke in first... Guess I should read the entire thread first... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,148 Posted November 3, 2023 Sorry to hear Ed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 1,473 Posted November 3, 2023 I am so sorry Ed. Going through something similar with my mom, it's rough. Thinking of you and your family. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HellToupee 1,715 Posted November 3, 2023 42 minutes ago, edjr said: My buddy Howie Carr used to say that when someone died. Condolences also big fan of The Captain 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,664 Posted November 3, 2023 Sorry to hear, buddy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,273 Posted November 3, 2023 Sorry to hear. RIP. I bet he was proud of you. You’re a good guy for a Bahston prik. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,580 Posted November 3, 2023 49 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Sorry to hear. RIP. I bet he was proud of you. You’re a good guy for a Bahston prik. It took till I was in my 40s, but yes. He died proud of me. Thank you 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,273 Posted November 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, edjr said: It took till I was in my 40s, but yes. He died proud of me. Thank you Nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyGavin 790 Posted November 3, 2023 Sorry to hear Edgar 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,687 Posted November 3, 2023 Very sorry to hear Ed. My thoughts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,580 Posted November 3, 2023 Sorry I can't add any more reactions today never seen that before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,789 Posted November 3, 2023 Oh. I thought Howie Carr died. Derek Carr sure has. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 3,475 Posted November 3, 2023 20 minutes ago, Bier Meister said: Very sorry to hear Ed. My thoughts. What? Ed doesn't rate some prayers to go with those thoughts? Sorry for your loss edjr. Hope the last few years were good ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,023 Posted November 3, 2023 I'm sorry Ed, that sucks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 6,732 Posted November 3, 2023 15 minutes ago, 5-Points said: What? Ed doesn't rate some prayers to go with those thoughts? Sorry for your loss edjr. Hope the last few years were good ones. I said something similar (thoughts, not prayers). IIRC Ed isn't the biggest fan of religion, so I thought I'd skip that part. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,292 Posted November 3, 2023 Sorry to hear this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 3,475 Posted November 3, 2023 1 minute ago, jerryskids said: I said something similar (thoughts, not prayers). IIRC Ed isn't the biggest fan of religion, so I thought I'd skip that part. Well now my joke is even more stoopid. :kicksrocks: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLCKAA 565 Posted November 3, 2023 Here’s hoping everything was square with him and you left nothing unsaid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadrap 227 Posted November 3, 2023 so sorry. Losing a father or mother is tough. makes you think of your own mortality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyGavin 790 Posted November 3, 2023 1 hour ago, edjr said: Sorry I can't add any more reactions today never seen that before. Just come back tomorrow and take care of it. It’s not like you have anything better to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 2,412 Posted November 3, 2023 Sorry for your loss big guy. Hopefully he’s watching over you and his grandson up in sky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,580 Posted November 4, 2023 16 minutes ago, TommyGavin said: Just come back tomorrow and take care of it. It’s not like you have anything better to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,983 Posted November 4, 2023 Sorry Ed. Hope you don’t have any regrets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GutterBoy 2,899 Posted November 4, 2023 Congrats Ed, enjoy your weekend. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,789 Posted November 4, 2023 47 minutes ago, shadrap said: so sorry. Losing a father or mother is tough. makes you think of your own mortality. Heard somewhere that a man doesn't really become a man until his father passes away. As I've learned, there's a lot of Truth to that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyGavin 790 Posted November 4, 2023 3 minutes ago, wiffleball said: Heard somewhere that a man doesn't really become a man until his father passes away. As I've learned, there's a lot of Truth to that. Then I have been a man since 16 years old. I’ve never heard that though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,891 Posted November 4, 2023 Probably would have lived longer if you weren't such a disappointment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill E. 703 Posted November 4, 2023 4 hours ago, edjr said: My buddy Howie Carr used to say that when someone died. After a 6 month stint in the hospital, he finally gave up and stopped eating/drinking. Was tired of laying in a bed. 74 years. I saw him yesterday around 2 pm, he died around 3 am this morning. He was miserable and I knew he wanted out. I wasn't sure I wanted to even share this, but here it is. I think I've made enough "friends" here that might want to know. Feel free to joke, say whatever you need to. You know me, laughter is the best medicine. Sorry Ed. It is rough and you have my sympathies. I just went through the same with my father (84) a couple weeks ago. He got lung cancer 8 years ago and they got it out with surgery. Lately heart problems and COPD were getting to him. Then they said the cancer was back. He elected to go into hospice and died 2 weeks later. We watched his Notre Dame beat USC on October 14th and he was gone the next morning. He kept asking when he would go and like your Father he was ready. I was in PA the last seven weeks visiting then helping my Mother out. I go home 4 or 5 times a year and got about a month of quality time with him in the end. I hope you did with yours too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,148 Posted November 4, 2023 Condolences Edjr!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nomad99 725 Posted November 4, 2023 Condolences. Lost mine when I was 10. Enjoy the memories Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
