Good friend - gone,

[magindat]

Friends,

I got the weirdest call yesterday. I answer. It's wife #2. Haven't traded a single syllable with her in 2 years. WTF?!

She got word a very good and long term friend of mine was in the hospital.

This friend is largely responsible for my current career. He named me 'Imagine That?'. When I was just a phone guy, he would force me to work on computers against my fear and trepidation and when it worked he'd mockingly say 'Imagine That!'. That surefootedness and observation of the obvious became my part of persona.

He had a massive coronary Saturday in the kitchen with his wife. He's been in CCU for a week with no brain activity. They are going to let him go today.

I saw his wife last night and she's holding up amazing. It was all I could do to only tear up and not lose it seeing my friend and mentor just lying there hooked to machines he could probly build himself.

This is my first real go-round with this in my adult life and frankly, I don't like it so much.

He'll be survived by his wife and 3 beautiful little girls.

Send the vibes their way - they sure do need it.

James Michael Frampton, you'll be missed.

Thanx for reading, friends.
Rich

[Blackmobile]

I'm sorry for your loss, and for you going through this, and prayers go out to his family. As time goes by and we all age, you come to find out, things like this don't get easier with time. Keep your chin up, and be strong for his family and friends, is the best you can hope for. Oh yeah, and make Him proud, witch you've probably already have done.

My condolences,

Ed

[Egon Spengler]

Sorry to hear... It is tough to lose a friend

[TiTo35]

Tough is a word to describe losing a friend... ______ is a word to describe losing a family member... "Vibes" are on deck for the Framptons.

[DOOM]

Sorry to hear about your loss.

[SILVERSURFER03]

SORRY to here about you friend rich.. prayers sent

[rayjay]

Deepest sympathy on the loss of your friend.

[QTRHRSE]

i went through a similar situation a few months ago... although we werent as close as yall two seemed to be.

Tough times man... im sorry you and everyone else he touched in life has to go through this.

Prayers are with you...

[O's Fan Rich]

Sorry to hear this Rich.
As a heart attack survivor I know how sudden these things can be.
Best to his family from us please.

[Jimimac43]

Sorry Rich.

[Breadfan]

Rich, sorry for your loss, as well as the loss to his family. That is sad news indeed.

[RoyLPita]

I'm sorry for your loss. I have always wondered how you got your screen name.

[Spectragod]

Sorry for your loss, I know what your going through, I just went through it again back in March. I really feel your pain, and it sucks. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

D-

[Local Boy]

My thoughts and prayers are with his familiy, Brutha...

Unfortunately, The older we get, the more we see loved ones pass from this world...

Sadly...We all come to this realization...

Life is never the same without them...

ALOHA

[Blk Mamba]

Our prayers are with you, & yours, and with the Frampton family, and friends.

[Ms. Denmark]

Hearts and minds are with you at this sad time. Thanks for letting us hear the story and share a little of the loss. You and his family are in our prayers.

[2,4shofast]

I am really sorry to hear about your loss. Hang in there Bro and keep your head up.

[Raudermaster]

I'm sorry to hear that Rich. Prayers sent.

[Pat]

My deepest sympathy Rich, there is nothing like a true friend.

Our prayers are with you and Jame's family. I'm sure you will cherish his memory as you continue to honor him by his influence on your life.

Regards,

[Windsor58]

Rich, sorry to hear about your loss. I lost my best friend of 25 years last February. I know that doesn't help you, but you have my sympathy. Good vibes, best wishes and prayers for you and his family will be sent.
Chip

[TAKEDOWN]

Sorry to hear this bad news, I hate hearing stuff like this. You all will be in my prayers.

[Bigdogjim]

It is like loosing part of you.

[magindat]

Thanx guys. I always know I can count on ya.

There's services Tuesday and Wednesday and I'm setting up a memorial account for his family at the bank I work at.

Thanx again for your thoughts.

Rich

[MeadeRaudeR]

I read this post this morning and it shook me up so much that it is just now I can reply. With 3 little ones of my own, it really hit home how fast life can pass you by, and how quickly it can be taken from you. Prayers and thoughts for your family and his.

[sconut1]

I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers and thoughts go out to you.

[Aren Jay]

Losing anyone is always hard, but parents are the hardest.

Losing friends is not really hard on you, it is just sad. Family loss will shake you to the core and you never really feel like they are gone. Even years later.

Best thing to do is celebrate a day for them, a birthday is best. Pick something they would have done, or would do and try it out, nothing is better than sharing a feeling they had and enjoyed.

[ckadiddle]

Sorry to hear it, Rich. You and the Framptons have our deepest sympathies.

[SC Cheesehead]

Rich,

Just read your original post. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the Frampton family. I've lost a couple good friends over the years, and it's tough. Hang in there guy, and remember the good times, believe it or not, you'll end up smiling through the pain.