Today is a sad day. We heard of the death of our Bestman and friend Bob. We never lost touch with him but we had not seen him face to face for nearly forty years. Last year we met up with him at our Golden Wedding anniversary and again this year with five other friends from the park we used to go to as teenagers.
For Bob
Playing football after dark
Meeting mates down the park
Two lads growing through their teens.
Full of hopes , fun and dreams.
Both became each others right hand man.
One made best man, so grand.
Each had the others wing
Staying friends was their thing.

As years went by the meetings dwindled
Though memories were often kindled.
Eventually a yuletide greeting
With promises of a reunion meeting.
The years and miles kept them separated.
Til an anniversary meeting was fated.
Soon the years just fell away
As they celebrated 50 years since that wedding day.

Then a meeting with friends from the park.
Food and beer talk of aging, having a lark .
Talk of knees and operations
Grandchildren, bills and vacations.
A simple operation on the cards
Who’d of thought the outcome could be so hard.
The heart once so big and strong
Could not cope and he was gone.
We are left behind unbelieving
Only just back together, now left grieving.

9th April 1951 — 22nd April 2022.
Apr 23, 2022 @ 16:06:07
I’m so sorry for your loss, Willow. ❤
Apr 23, 2022 @ 16:10:10
Thank you Colleen it’s such a shock hubby is knocked sideways. 💜🌹
Apr 23, 2022 @ 19:43:17
So sad. We’re that age now. 😣
Apr 23, 2022 @ 19:45:20
Yes we are and sadly this will not be a single incident ….but we’re still those teenagers in our heads 💜💜
Apr 23, 2022 @ 16:35:30
This is very sad news.
Apr 23, 2022 @ 17:25:35
Oh! Yes Tess we are just reeling we were chatting away on what’s app Thursday and now he’s gone! 💜💜
Apr 23, 2022 @ 16:45:29
Peace be with you
Apr 23, 2022 @ 17:23:50
Thanks for reading and caring 💖💖
Apr 23, 2022 @ 17:02:26
I’m sad at your loss, Colleen, but how wonderful that you got to reconnect in recent times. That’s a blessing.
Apr 23, 2022 @ 17:22:50
Thank you Noelle it me willow not Colleen , 💜💜💜
Apr 23, 2022 @ 17:32:25
So very sorry x
Apr 23, 2022 @ 17:37:56
Thank you so much 💜❤️❤️
Apr 23, 2022 @ 17:32:51
My sincere condolences to you and to Bob’s family. This is a lovely tribute, Willow.
Apr 23, 2022 @ 17:26:12
Thank you Maggie in we are just so sad right now 💜💜
Apr 24, 2022 @ 12:10:01
❤️❤️❤️
Apr 23, 2022 @ 17:38:31
So very sorry, Sis 🙏🏼💛
Apr 23, 2022 @ 17:24:10
Thank you Sis we are so shocked ❤️
Apr 23, 2022 @ 17:55:01
I am so sorry Willow. Wonderful that you were united for your golden anniversary and recently.
Apr 23, 2022 @ 17:23:26
Yes that was such a blessing and he hadn’t changed.💜💜
Apr 23, 2022 @ 18:02:31
Oh I’m so so sorry to read this sad news,Willow. Thats heartbreaking. So nice that you got to meet after so many years. Your poem is so lovely and a lovely tribute too, to your friend. RiP Bob . 💔
Apr 23, 2022 @ 18:03:55
Thank you Bernie we are just reeling how can this happen .He was so vibrant 💜
Apr 23, 2022 @ 19:39:53
Such a shock for you all. Take care and just be there for each other 💞
Apr 23, 2022 @ 18:48:22
Thank you Bernie we are 💜💜💜
Apr 23, 2022 @ 18:50:23
🥰🥰🥰
Apr 23, 2022 @ 19:06:47
💜💜
Apr 23, 2022 @ 18:03:13
So sorry for your loss. Losing a friend is so hard.
Apr 23, 2022 @ 18:13:15
I’m very sorry for your loss, my dear Willow. That’s a beautiful poem to honor him by.
Apr 23, 2022 @ 18:39:47
Thank you Marina we are in shock 💜
Apr 23, 2022 @ 18:59:19
I can imagine… Sending you my thoughts. 💜
Apr 23, 2022 @ 19:05:17
Thank you so much 💜
Apr 23, 2022 @ 19:24:18
🙏💜🙏
Apr 23, 2022 @ 19:58:13
💞💞💞
Apr 24, 2022 @ 07:02:01
💜🤗
Apr 23, 2022 @ 18:17:51
xxx
Apr 23, 2022 @ 18:40:19
Thank you very
Apr 23, 2022 @ 18:29:46
Such a sad event and worse because it’s so unexpected. I’m so sorry for your loss, Willow.
Apr 23, 2022 @ 17:37:33
Thank Marsha we are just reeling 💜💜
Apr 23, 2022 @ 18:38:15
I’m sorry for both of your loss, Willow. Sad indeed.
Apr 23, 2022 @ 18:47:51
Thank you John we are so shocked 💞
Apr 23, 2022 @ 18:51:50
It is a shocking thing to have happened, Willow.
Apr 23, 2022 @ 19:06:31
Just so sudden and in hospital too 🥺
Apr 23, 2022 @ 20:43:18
Real sad.
Apr 23, 2022 @ 20:49:55
It really is 💜
Apr 23, 2022 @ 19:22:31
I’m sorry for your loss, Willow.
Apr 23, 2022 @ 18:42:53
Thank you Trent we are very shocked at the moment 💜
Apr 23, 2022 @ 19:32:30
Very nice tribute. I’m sorry you lost a good friend.
Apr 23, 2022 @ 18:43:28
Thank you Dan it’s heart braking 💜
Apr 29, 2022 @ 08:50:41
Hi
Apr 23, 2022 @ 19:45:51
I am so sorry for your loss. Your tribute brought tears to my eyes. Virtual hugs.
Apr 23, 2022 @ 19:57:20
Thank you Lauren we are so stunned.💜💜
Apr 24, 2022 @ 00:25:13
Hugs
Apr 23, 2022 @ 23:23:23
I’m so sorry
Apr 24, 2022 @ 08:06:11
Thanks Beth we are just stunned by the news 💜
Apr 24, 2022 @ 10:34:35
❤
Apr 24, 2022 @ 11:58:41
💜💜
Apr 24, 2022 @ 00:43:33
Sorry for the loss of the Bestman for your wedding, Willow. It must be quite a reunion at your golden anniversary and met up in the park. What a wonderful tribute you made for Bob! ❤ ❤
Apr 24, 2022 @ 08:04:51
He deserves it he was a lovely man . Thank you for reading and your good wishes 💜💜
Apr 24, 2022 @ 16:58:50
You’re welcome, Willow!💖💖
Apr 24, 2022 @ 17:03:29
Thank you 💜
Apr 24, 2022 @ 20:05:16
❤ ❤
Apr 24, 2022 @ 05:08:52
So sorry for you loss Willow.
Pat
Apr 24, 2022 @ 08:03:15
Thank you Pat we are in shock such a lovely man 💜💜
Apr 25, 2022 @ 11:03:25
Sorry for your lost 😔
Apr 25, 2022 @ 11:29:14
Thank you so much 💜
Apr 25, 2022 @ 15:40:00
Your very welcome 🙏
Apr 28, 2022 @ 03:53:08
Strength be with you, I’m really sorry for your loss.
Apr 28, 2022 @ 05:16:32
Thank you for caring 💜
May 01, 2022 @ 08:20:37
Quite painful. Sorry for the loss. Peace and comfort, I pray. 🌷💐❤
May 01, 2022 @ 14:33:15
Thank you so much 💜💖
May 01, 2022 @ 16:43:43
Feel most welcome 💖💖
May 01, 2022 @ 17:57:00
☺️
May 14, 2022 @ 10:26:45
The pain of his loss yet the enduring love and friendship ring triumphant through your words Willow. It’s one of the worst things about aging I believe… the subsequent loss of friends, family and beloved pets. He was a lucky and blessed man to have friends like you. ((hugs)) 🙏🙏🙏