Saying Goodbye To A Friend

[JohnL]

Brian,

I echo whoever said earlier that God seems to take the really good people to be with him because they are too good for this world. He definitely sounds like one of those people. It is a rare thing when you meet someone with issues in his life that most people would become overwhelmed by but, instead, he continued to give and give. His life and spirit should truly be celebrated. I am sorry for your loss and for those close to him. I think we can all learn something from Wyatt. Keep the faith bud!!

John

[Johnny Stew]

I just wanted to thank everyone for the very sweet and caring comments and condolences. It really means more to me than I can say. Thank you.

Originally Posted by David

What caused his fevers?

It was a virus that lingered (like rheumatic fever?) in Wyatt's body, after his childhood bout with Scarlet Fever. It would usually flare up during times when he was overworked or run-down. Sometimes the fever would break after just a couple of days, and without having gotten too high. Other times, it would keep going higher and he'd end up in the hospital. They were never able to do much for him though -- it always seemed that they could only monitor him and let the fever run its course.

Originally Posted by riff_Shuffler

Take it day by day, and know that your friends are here with you, sweet guy...

You have been my rock... thank you.

[Sorcerer386]

I don't have a lot to say, except my sympathies to you Brian. You know I don't seem to have the capability to cry Brian, but this made my eyes well up, admittedly.

You were with me all the time
I'll be with you one day

[golddustwoman77]

Sorry to hear about your friend. That is truely sad to lose a friend, and even more difficult to except when the friend was so young. Hang in there, Johnny Stew.

[sodascouts]

I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. I'm sure he would have appreciated your tribute.

[Johnny Stew]

I can't thank everyone enough for the kind words, both in this thread and via private messages. I'm deeply touched.

It's difficult thinking about the fact that I will never again be able to talk to Wyatt, and I have to confess to having a lot of anger right now regarding the fact that he fought so bravely to overcome so many obstacles (far more than any one person should ever have to face), only to die at 38.
But I'm trying to come to terms with it, and I'm looking into ways to do something lasting in Wyatt's name. So at least something positive can come out of this.

Thanks again, everyone.

[macfanken]

I'm sorry Brian, 38 is much too young to die. Hang on to your memories of Wyatt.