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#1
Aug 16, 2007, 09:31 PM
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A fellow homeless person walked in front of the express train about a half-hour ago at the Metra station across the street from where I am. I am inside the library, so I didn't see it. I can't believe it! If it's the "Joe" who I think it is, he was a friend. I can't believe this! I need to find out if it was him or not!
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Aug 16, 2007, 09:32 PM
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Oh no! I'm so sorry ((((((((((((((((((((Inkblot)))))))))))
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Aug 16, 2007, 09:35 PM
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Oh inky, that's just awful news. I'm sorry to hear it was your friend.
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Aug 16, 2007, 09:37 PM
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Thank you both. I'm going over there now to see if I can find out more. I can't believe it!! OMG!!
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Aug 16, 2007, 09:41 PM
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(((((((((((((((((Inky))))))))))))))) We are here for you. Please keep safe.
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Aug 16, 2007, 09:45 PM
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(((Inkblot))) I am so sorry...
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Aug 16, 2007, 09:46 PM
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((((((((((((((((((((( inkblot ))))))))))))))))))))))
I'm so sorry to hear about this. You and the others who knew this man are in my prayers. sabby |
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Aug 16, 2007, 10:04 PM
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I'm sorry inky - be safe
Tranq
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Aug 16, 2007, 10:21 PM
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Thank you, everyone--IT WAS HIM! IT WAS MY FRIEND!! He'd been coming to me sometimes for "counseling". He was alcoholic and wanted me to help him. He had been drinking all day and was drunk tonight--it wasn't suicide--or it doesn't appear to be. I'm in shock.
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Aug 16, 2007, 10:22 PM
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I'm so,so, sorry Inky. That's terrible news. Please take good care of you.
Okie
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Aug 16, 2007, 10:33 PM
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((( inky )))
Is there someone you can be with right now? A friend at the shelter maybe? |
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Aug 16, 2007, 10:42 PM
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Inky,
How sad......I'm sure it makes it even harder for you when you knew him well enough for him to come to you about things....you probably knew a bit more about him than anyone. It is so sad when the choices we make & the conditions we are in & stay in end up like this in a tragedy.....a senseless death from too much drinking. I hope there is someone for you to talk to......hope you don't go where some might go, feeling that they could have made a difference.....because that is never the case in situations like this. It hurts to loose someone to a senseless death.....hope you will be ok, Debbie
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Aug 16, 2007, 10:47 PM
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((((((inky)))))))
I am so sorry to hear about your friend. Please find some friends to be with during this awful time. Take care, Snowy
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Aug 16, 2007, 10:47 PM
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Some of us have gathered. I will be going back soon. I can't believe this. (!!!) I am leaving/sending messages to everybody. I am venting this so much, however I can. I even abused the online messaging system for my primary doctor to vent this. I don't need anything from him. I just need to vent/talk/get this shock out about what happened. He and I talked this morning--my friend and I. He was happy. He had started drinking by then. He tried to hide the can in his jacket. I gave him friendship that he wanted, and needed--I gave him support--He was starting to believe in himself that he could be well again, and healthy, and quit drinking.
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Aug 16, 2007, 11:16 PM
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I am so sorry hon.
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Aug 16, 2007, 11:47 PM
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Oh Inkblot!
That's terrible news. My deepest condolences to you. You did your part in his life and he will have taken your kind words with him in his heart. AmatureBombTech
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Aug 17, 2007, 12:51 AM
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Inky)))))))))))))))))))))))))))) I am so sorry.
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Aug 17, 2007, 05:16 AM
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I am so sorry Inkblot...Hope you are with someone now...!
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Aug 17, 2007, 06:02 AM
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Oh, dear Inky I am so sorry....sending good caring thoughts your way...
Dee
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Aug 17, 2007, 07:10 AM
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oh inky. that is terrible news. im so sorry for your loss. im glad you are reaching out IRL to deal with this.
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Aug 17, 2007, 09:36 AM
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I am so very sorry for your loss, Inky. This is shocking. Please take care of yourself.
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Aug 17, 2007, 10:56 AM
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I'm so sorry that this happened inkblot.
Please take good care of yourself right now.
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Aug 17, 2007, 11:10 AM
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Thank you for all the kind words. It really means a lot to me. I think I am doing better, but still in shock. I had heart problems with chest pain, very low pulse, and raised blood pressure, and was awake all night. Its feeling a little better this morning, but creeping back toward what it was.
This is a link to an article about the accident by the Sun-Times: http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/5...081707.article FWIW, the version by Tribune has errors in that he was NOT riding a bike, and they listed an address for a homeless man! If you want to read their article, here it is: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/c...l=chi_home_top
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Aug 17, 2007, 11:36 AM
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After we talked in the morning, the last thing we did was hugged. He was grateful for my friendship, and helping him. Wish I could have seen him after that, before it happened.
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Aug 17, 2007, 11:46 AM
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((((((((((((((( inky )))))))))))))))
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