I got a call last Friday from Brad. I could tell by the tone of his voice that it was not good news. My fears were confirmed when he said "I have some bad news". In an instant my mind started racing through a thousand different scenarios. Then he told me what I never expected to hear—our friend of so many years, David Sullivan, had died that morning. His older brother Lonnie had gone to check on him and see how he was doing and found him. He had suffered a massive heart attack and passed very quickly. His big, kind heart had finally given out on him. I just sat there for a few seconds trying to take in and understand all that I had just heard...Dave was gone. It took almost a full day for it to sink in. Even now it doesn't seem real, but it is.
I haven't seen or spoken to Dave in quite a long time—probably a couple of years at least. I'm sorry about that Dave. I should have made time to come and seen how you were doing. Life has a funny way of getting in the way of things sometimes.
I want to send out my condolences to the Sullivan Family and to let them know that we are all praying for your family.
Remember that we can always turn to the Lord in our times of sorrow and grief and He will always be there for us, all we have to do is ask.
Note—June 15, 2009 9:30pm: Thanks Brad for the comment. I want to remember the Dave we all knew growing up too. Going on scout camps, playing in Bear Cave Fort up on the hill, and especially out hunting. We had some really fun times together. That's the Dave I remember. Goodbye for now Dave, I'll see you on the other side. I'm gonna miss you.
Lym
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Dean and I remember the Dave from our childhood. No matter what choices he made the last few years, we remember his big heart and his ability to make anyone laugh. When we lose someone, it is nice that the first thing to come in our heads are the fun times. Thanks for your comments Lyman, we couldn't have said it better.
Brad's been talking alot about the good times! He wants me to drag out the photo albums, He's got a few pictures of "The Leeds Boys".
I think we all have regrets about not going to see him more these past few years, but he'd want us to remember the good times and not dwell on what we didn't do or should have done. We'll see you in a couple of days for the funeral.
~Brad and Jodi
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