Fishing in Minnesota and Ontario is deep into my being as is my friend I went with.




Btw this is a native brook trout stream in the Appalachian Mountains.

There’s nothing like a waterfall - of ANY size or shape. Scenery like this can help put thoughts to words. Probably because you can’t help but feel at least a little bit inspired.

But that was a rare friendship. He was lucky to have you.

Hugs to you, Emile.

but he lived - he survived and lived.

To have had such joy with another person for so many decades. It's a testament to both of you as to what beneficial folks you were/are. To each other and those around you both. A blessing .

on the loss of your best friend. Seventy years of friendship is an amazing bond. Take care.

Seventy years is a long time. May the memories of your friend ease the loss. Take good care~ ♥️

Sorry. It must be hard for you, Emile.

People who care about you (like your friends here) will lift you up and remind you that YOU matter, and your memories of your friend matter, too. EVERYBODY needs to have dear, close, and beloved friends who are there when you need them. THIS friend will always be with you, even though his passing separates you (at least physically). But I think that'll be the only separation. You and he will ALWAYS be closely and lovingly connected.

Sometimes when I'm thinking about someone dear who's gone, I get around to thinking "AHA! You CAN'T hang up on me NOW! So THERE!" And sometimes it even makes me smile. Sometimes I'll focus on one of many nice trees in our neighborhood, and that helps, too.

Here's a hug:

((((((( * )))))))

Losing someone you're so close to for so long has got to be devastating..

my sincerest condolences

What a sweet story. I'm glad you shared. Such a rare thing to have life long friends like yours.

A life remembered, a life worth remembering. Wonderful!

You both were blessed to have each other, Emile. Peace and comfort to you.

May you one day be wiith him and others you love.

I'll toast him at dinner tonight if I remember. He sounds more than worth the effort.

May your beloved friend rest in peace.

I am so sorry that you have lost such an important person who walked by your side through most of your life journey. Incredible that he survived that horrific accident to live and thrive another 70 years! It sounds as if he did indeed have a rich and full life. You were lucky to have had each other and I hope you will always find comfort in those cherished memories of a remarkable friend and friendship.

beautiful story about a truly lifelong friendship. It brought me tears … of both sadness and joy. Thank you for sharing.

That's why we cherish them. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Thanks for posting.

I'm 80 years old, and have also lost childhood friends, like Dave. He and I started collecting and trading pennies in 1957. I still have some of them.

How lucky you were to have found each other so early in life and to be able to keep that

friendship for another 70 years. I will be thinking of you.

Especially a 70 year one w a early childhood friend.

They keep our friends and family alive.