Losing another friend: Time to slow down, count blessings and make things matter

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• nativeaz posted at 6:56 am on Thu, Oct 11, 2012.

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  I extend my condolences to the family and you. We lead by examples. If we are not showing our children to take time to appreciate family and friends, they will likely do the same. I am guilty, also, of not counting daily blessings.

  Paul saw something special in you, Mike, that is why he remembered you often. Perhaps it was you made him laugh, listened to his stories or showed appreciation of his work. The admiration, respect and fondness was mutual and that was a blessing in itself.

  Thank you for sharing your story and gently reminding readers of not passing up opportunities to spend a little time with those who we care deeply about. Those minutes could be all we will have for a lifetime.

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• beefrits posted at 6:57 am on Thu, Oct 11, 2012.

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  I knew Paul from the store I operated years ago. He always had a smile on his face and gentle words.
  I hadn't seen him in many years and the news of his passing saddens me.

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• downtownresident posted at 11:49 am on Thu, Oct 11, 2012.

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  I did not know Mr.O'Neill.
  But, with regard to slowing down, that's almost impossible in today's world.
  I'm 65 and, due the economic meltdown, I no longer have the money to slow down.
  Our retirement nestegg has vanished along with any equity we once had in our modest home.

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• cg2phx posted at 7:31 pm on Tue, Oct 16, 2012.

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  very nice story of your friendship, sorry for your loss, it is never easy to find hear when friends or family pass on, keep those good memories close.

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