important retirement message OT

[RobertKB]

John, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. 46 years is a long time and the road ahead will be difficult but the memory of your life together will help smooth the bumps. I have been married 34 years and find it hard to imagine the heartache you must be feeling.

Regarding retirement. I retired four years ago at 56 after 31 years teaching junior high. Retirement is the best job I've ever had and I highly recommend it. Your advice about taking it when you can afford to is absolutely right.

Once again, my heartfelt sympathy.

Robert

[boxer_inv]

John, my deepest condolences to you.

I read your post earlier today and mentioned it to my wife also. We talked about what you said and just paused to consider what we have, what we value and what is really important. I then hugged all my family real tight.

My thoughts are with you.

Rob McGuire

[1949P17BC]

So sorry to hear of your loss. Mark

[Tony Cipponeri]

John, My heart goes out to you, I don't know what I would do if any thing happened to Karen. You are in my thoughts and Prayers. Tony C

[radioguy7]

John, my deepest condolences

Jeff

[pflaming]

Like all others our prayers are with you. Dad lost mom in a similiar way and then retired. The worst thing he could have done. TOO many changes too fast! From what I observed in his life he would have been better off if he had slowed down more gradually.

PF

[PatS....]

John, there are no words that will help, but please know that you and yours will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Pat

[DigmyP18]

Such a total suck bummer it defines explanation. I can only imagine the thoughts running through your head right now. I'm only 40 and my best pal of 40 years just rocked out of this gig in May and I miss him like crazy. He was only 70. The hardest part is talking to his old pals that knew him as long as I did, maybe longer. They really miiss their buddy. Hopefully you got one or two pals like that and they can roll through this ride with you. We're here either way and don't forget it. Take care. Pete digmyp18

[Charlie Olson]

John, I am saddened to hear of your loss and encouraged to learn from your wisdom.

"Time is too slow

For those who wait,

Too swift

For those who fear,

Too long for those who grieve,

Too short

For those who rejoice,

But for those who love,

Time is eternity"

[Arthur1947]

John,

So sorry to hear. My prayers are with you.

Best.

ARTHUR

[T120]

John,You have my sympathy for your loss...Sage advice on retirement. Ralph

[David Mac]

John:

I was so sorry to read of your wifes passing. Please know you both are in my thoughts and prayers.

David McILvain

[Ed Fleming]

John my deeps sympathy go out to you and your family .But you are 100% right about retireing I retiered 2 years ago and been busy ever since

[Frank Elder]

John I am sorry for not expressing my regrets earlier, my Pops passed just before what was to be his retirement. I don't know your anguish but I can tell you are hurting.

My prayers to you and yours.

[woodie49]

John, my deepest condolences for your loss. I am about 10 years away from retirement but, with the economy the way it is, it might be earlier. My wife and I look forward to it. I don't know what it would mean to me without her. I really feel for you.

[Johnny S]

John ..... please accept my sincere condolences as well.