J2 Tribute to my best friend

ImaPK · Postby **ImaPK** » November 11th, 2009, 4:45 pm

I have known this guy for 15+ years and could not have asked for a better friend. He was there for me when my dad died. He was there for me when the tornado hit us. He was there for me when my mom died. He was there for me when I just needed an ear. Being a fellow Vet he understood me and where I was coming from. He understood my old "druggy" ways. He was a rock for me several times when I was ready to lose it at work. He taught me alot about machining. He was glad when I was hired because it got him off of a job that he was fed up with. He brought me alot of laughs watching him play chess. He showed me how to "take it" as well as "give it". He is one of the most intelligent people I have ever met. Today this friend retired. Whether he wants to admit it or not he will be missed. I am about to say something that I have only said about one other non-family member before...I love you man. Thanks for being my friend TW.

dolfan · Postby **dolfan** » November 11th, 2009, 5:44 pm

ImaPK,

He is a special guy, and I haven't even met him in person. I thank YOU for introducing all of us to TW.

Happy Retirement!!!!

MacUser · Postby **MacUser** » November 12th, 2009, 4:32 am

Fantastic Report.

ImaPK... just think of it as now he can run your errands for you DURING work hours. Don't miss him.. put him to work... :lol:

Billy n NC · Postby **Billy n NC** » November 12th, 2009, 12:50 pm

ImaPK wrote:I have known this guy for 15+ years and could not have asked for a better friend. He was there for me when my dad died. He was there for me when the tornado hit us. He was there for me when my mom died. He was there for me when I just needed an ear. Being a fellow Vet he understood me and where I was coming from. He understood my old "druggy" ways. He was a rock for me several times when I was ready to lose it at work. He taught me alot about machining. He was glad when I was hired because it got him off of a job that he was fed up with. He brought me alot of laughs watching him play chess. He showed me how to "take it" as well as "give it". He is one of the most intelligent people I have ever met. Today this friend retired. Whether he wants to admit it or not he will be missed. I am about to say something that I have only said about one other non-family member before...I love you man. Thanks for being my friend TW.

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TW · Postby TW » November 13th, 2009, 4:44 pm

How does one respond after that?

Mike, thank you for the very kind words. It has been my honor to have you as a friend. No, strike that! It is my honor to have you as a friend. Don't worry, I plan on keeping in touch. Wherever God places me next, my door will always be open to you and Joy.
You were there for me in my times of need also. You help me endure the passing of my father, my mother, my oldest sister and my brother. You have blessed my life more than you can know. I love you too, my friend.

Terry

Susie Hamilton · Postby **Susie Hamilton** » November 15th, 2009, 3:35 pm

My Friend, I am glad for you for your retirement. Enjoy. Don't get bored. Take naps when you want to. I look forward to that day.

Jude 2