Thirty-One Is Too Young To Die

Sara and other high school friendsFriday afternoon at work I found out from my friend Sara that our high school friend (and her ex-boyfriend) Bob died.

He was crossing the street, not in a crosswalk, and was hit by an unlicensed driver who fled the scene. I can’t fathom how someone could actually leave after hitting a person on the street. The police ended up arresting the woman, not that that really makes a difference.

Tomorrow morning a bunch of our high school friends are attending the memorial service. It’s going to be surreal and sad and uncomfortable and come on, 31 is way too young to die. I feel so horrible for his parents, sister, and wife.

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pam

January 7th, 2006 | 5:52 pm

sooo sorry to hear about your friend, hilary….i know what it’s like to lose someone so young….

my heart goes out to you…….

Esther

January 7th, 2006 | 6:46 pm

That’s awful. I don’t pretend to know how that feels. But for me, the process of writing has helped in the past instances where grief has touched me. May you all find comfort in your memories.

Tamara

January 7th, 2006 | 9:34 pm

Hil…Sorry for your loss and for his families. I lost a brother young, I know exactly what they must be going through…all too well. I’m sure you being there to show support and love means more than you can fathom.

Be strong.

Tamara

Ari

January 7th, 2006 | 10:10 pm

Oh sweetie - what a terrible terrible thing for you and Bob’s family and other friends. i’m so very sorry for you all. As 31 is younger than me, I can tell you it is definitely way too young.

I wish you strength in dealing with this.

Eve

January 8th, 2006 | 11:50 am

i am so very sorry hilary, for both you and your friends and their families. i know how this feels. if you need anything at all, i am here for you…

VJ

January 8th, 2006 | 1:24 pm

Sorry for your loss Hilary. The driver should be charged. Running down someone in the street may not be a crime per se, leaving the scene of an accident most definitely is, as is driving w/o a license. Depending on the details of any accident investigation, (the family and/or friends should really follow up on this), they may be able to add reckless driving or reckless endangerment to the charges. They might be some witnesses to the accident that can help here too. Most accidents are not pure chance coincidences. They have causes, proximate and determinative. Making certain that a reckless driver is properly sanctioned might prevent future heart aches and losses like this one. Cheers & Keep Well, ‘VJ’ ga.

Fun Joel

January 8th, 2006 | 4:35 pm

Similar things have happened to me a few times in the past year or two, so I know, somewhat, how you feel. I’m really sorry to hear about this.

JAB

January 8th, 2006 | 6:44 pm

It was such a nice memorial today…Bob will remain in our hearts always.

Beverly

January 9th, 2006 | 8:26 pm

That’s awful. So sad.

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