Why do the good guys die young?

[mrbowling300]

Yesterday, I got news that a close friend of mine died suddenly at the age of 49 years old. He leaves behind his wife, two boys 18 and 16, parents, sister, nieces and nephews and many friends. He was a pillar in our community, not only personally to his entire family but professionally in the business community as well. I was very fortunate to have not only enjoyed a life long friendship, but representing him professional as well. My phone blew up at the Lions game when I found out, and basically sat there the rest of the game numb and in disbelief. He was working out yesterday morning, when his wife came home from to bring starbucks found him in the workout room dead on the floor with one boxling glove on (he did a lot of kick boxing). Guy was in great shape, which makes it even more tragic and sad. I'm still numb, in disbelief and heartbroken this morning.

 

[FairWarning]

Man that’s awful. My condolences Mr Bowling.

 

[Ray Luca]

So sorry for your loss. Very sad

 

[Murphy’s Best]

My condolences to you & his family!

 

[Viejo Dinosaur]

Tragedy…..God bless his family and condolences to you Mr Bowling

 

[IWishIWasAPro]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[jimmythegreek]

Sorry to hear about your loss Mr. Bowling. No cause determined yet of the death?

 

[mrbowling300]

Sorry to hear about your loss Mr. Bowling. No cause determined yet of the death?

Not sure, but I would think heart attack or maybe an aneurysm..what ever it was killed him fast.
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[Wade]

I've heard lots of people dying from working out. Player Supreme on YT comes to mind. Also that guy that knew something about the Clintons who had a barbell on his throat.

 

[Screw Andrews]

Sorry for your loss 300

 

[John Kelly]

May his memory be a blessing.

Only 49 years of age, terrible.

Sounds like you, your family and your community were robbed yesterday, 300.

 

[Heim]

Didn't Billy Joel have a song similar to the thread title?

 

[John Kelly]

Didn't Billy Joel have a song similar to the thread title?

From the 1977 album "The Stranger."

 

[jimmythegreek]

Only The Good Die Young. Probably the least of my favorites by him.

 

[railbird]

my doubles partner in college died on a motorcycle in 1989, his last name was young

 

[railbird]

my doubles partner in college died on a motorcycle in 1989, his last name was young

Hail of Bullets Ends a Life of Privilege : Young San Marino Man Slain on Pasadena Street Thought He Was Invincible

Everything about life in San Marino taught David Young that the world was good.

www.latimes.com

 

[mrbowling300]

Today was the funeral, 1500 in attendance. The wife of the deceased and two teenage sons got up there and spoke in front of the crowd. Never saw such strength and courage for people in that position. It was a very emotional day.

 

[Wade]

and that is why a 401k is a scam. hard to make it to 59.5.