No its not a dear John letter but just a quick word for one of the best neighbours a person could wish for who died this morning at 8.30 am. John was 84 and an incredible character. Eccentric to the core some might say but in a land where most people don't even know who their neighbours are,John was the one-off. A very kind man and one I will miss after knowing him for the last 16 years. One of the few people that actually stopped and gave a person the time of day. Sometimes annoying,sometimes nosey and without doubt the most stubborn person I've ever met in my life - very set in his ways but hey nobody is perfect. Just a man you couldn't help but like though.
I've hated the last few weeks and seeing what I have - how a reasonably fit man has become so ill,lost so much weight,lost all mobility,needed constant oxygen and in the end,needed 24 hour proffessional care. John hated Doctors and Hospital's and it was 2 weeks ago that he finally agreed to go into hospital. When the Consultant asked what medication he on,he was staggered by Johns answer (none) and when John was offered morphine just last week.
he said "I don't want that stuff,I might get addicted" That says it all really and thats why I'll miss him.
R.I.P. John
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(that line of his about the morphine really hits home.)
In a world full of so many wankers, it's always the good ones that go, leaving the world a poorer place.
Respect, gonk
Condolences to you.
His memory lives on through you.
I guess it's kinda cornball, but I am reminded once again of a song I played alot when my brother passed away..'He aint heavy' by The Hollies.
Thanks gargoyle. Sorry to hear you lost your brother. I've always liked that Hollies track too.
Cheers Nazz. Missing him already I am :-(
My condolences, Longy
Thanks ALTCERF
Beautiful post, Longy. I've lost count of the number of times I've moved over the last 12 years, had so many neighbours...when you find a good one it's rare. John sounds like a great one. RIP indeed.
Thanks anon.
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