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I'm SO ready for 2020 to be over

GoneButNotForgotten — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 16:54:59 GMT

It's been nothing but bad news this year and a few days ago we got more.

A friend of our died unexpectedly and we were really shocked when we heard about it. We got in touch with his wife and to make a long story short, it was probably due to the fact he was exposed to Agent Orange when he was in Vietnam.

And this Wednesday would have been their 50th anniverary.

oh lord, how much longer is this going on?

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Love my grandkids — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 16:57:05 GMT

@GoneButNotForgotten I'm so sorry for your friend's family and for your loss of a friend.

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Shanus — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 17:08:43 GMT

Except for the years I lost my brother (unexpetedly at 49) and each of my parents in their early 90's, this year has taken a toll on me...and so many others.

I'll be ringing out 2020 with all the bells I can find and lots of champagne. At this point, even Ripple will do the trick.

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alicedee — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 17:11:35 GMT

I have a large, extended family and am over 60. As tough as this year has been because of isolation, I have lost dear ones every single year for quite awhile now....and that will continue.

It's part of getting older. I have to rely on my faith and gather strength from friends and family.

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Greeneyedlady21 — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 17:16:24 GMT

Lost my Dad this year. Not to covid, and it certainly is tragic beyond any words to think about the staggering losses due to covid. I was able to see him the day before he died, had to wear all the protective gear. We held hands and I want to believe he knew I was there.

On top of my personal loss, an extremely painful personal situation that continues with no end in sight. Just feel under a very black cloud. Good riddance 2020.

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Still Raining — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 17:17:36 GMT

Old friends are hard to lose. Must be difficult for his wife to isolated too.

If finally occurred to me that I may never see my remaining sister again. I guess I dreamed this all would be over in a year, by next March. Not going to happen.

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hckynut — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 17:24:29 GMT

@GoneButNotForgotten

Very sorry to hear about your friend's death. Too many that served in Vietnam were vilified and that is a travesty. A posthumous thank you to your deceased friend for his service, and condolences to his family.

As for me personally? I have had many past years that were much, much worse. Disappointed about certain things, but thankful I and my family are still doing well. Especially happy that I am still physically fit and back to my ice skating again.

hckynut

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godi — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 17:24:43 GMT

So sorry for the loss of a friend, so sorry to all who responded. I just keep praying and hoping for light in this darkness. Take care. 🙏❤️

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newjersey — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 17:28:46 GMT

@GoneButNotForgotten , I'm sorry for your loss and I too will be glad to see this year over and done with. My best to all on the boards. Keep safe. Hopefully, 2021 will be at least somewhat better.

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Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 17:37:41 GMT

@GoneButNotForgotten wrote:
It's been nothing but bad news this year and a few days ago we got more.

A friend of our died unexpectedly and we were really shocked when we heard about it. We got in touch with his wife and to make a long story short, it was probably due to the fact he was exposed to Agent Orange when he was in Vietnam.

And this Wednesday would have been their 50th anniverary.

oh lord, how much longer is this going on?

@GoneButNotForgotten

So sorry for your loss.

I know what you mean and agree wholeheartedly, but I'm not sure that anything will change the moment the clock strikes midnight on New Years Eve, and we start 2021.

I hope things change very soon, but I doubt it. It will take time for things to shift, Covid numbers to drop and for life to go back to some new version of normal. Fingers crossed.

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suzyQ3 — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 19:28:40 GMT

@GoneButNotForgotten wrote:
It's been nothing but bad news this year and a few days ago we got more.

A friend of our died unexpectedly and we were really shocked when we heard about it. We got in touch with his wife and to make a long story short, it was probably due to the fact he was exposed to Agent Orange when he was in Vietnam.

And this Wednesday would have been their 50th anniverary.

oh lord, how much longer is this going on?

@GoneButNotForgotten, many years ago a very good friend of my husband died most likely from Agent Orange. We were good friends as couples as well. It is heartbreaking.

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MarieIG — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 20:01:00 GMT

My sympathies for your loss.

I lost a co-worker/friend at my last job due to Agent Orange exposure. He was an amazing person - always helping everyone, always a kind work, a wonderful husband and father; and the first to volunteer his time for charity. He always spoke of his wife as The Bride.

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arizona babe — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 20:16:05 GMT

@GoneButNotForgotten Oh I can completely understand how you are feeling, it has been like a bad nightmare everyday- but I am afraid 2021 is not going to be much better for at least 6-8 months into the year- it is good that the vaccine is being given but I am so disappointed that there will be many that can't get it due to allergies, I being one of those- I have an allergy to all nuts and I am just not willing to put myself in that position- I just hope that all people that can take the vaccine without issues do so as it will help- traveling will be out of the question for at least another 6 months- in my lifetime and as a retired RN I have never seen anything like this- I just wish people would just do the simple thing as to wear a mask and not gather even if it is with family- I pray for hope and health for everyone

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jeanlake — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 20:18:31 GMT

'Better days ahead' but don't have a date stamp. Painfully practicing patience. Hoping for the best.

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GoneButNotForgotten — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 20:41:41 GMT

@hckynut wrote:
@GoneButNotForgotten

Very sorry to hear about your friend's death. Too many that served in Vietnam were vilified and that is a travesty. A posthumous thank you to your deceased friend for his service, and condolences to his family.

As for me personally? I have had many past years that were much, much worse. Disappointed about certain things, but thankful I and my family are still doing well. Especially happy that I am still physically fit and back to my ice skating again.

hckynut

I'm 70 years old and memories of the VietNam era are very painful; and now, 50 years later, it's gotten its claws on one more person.

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pitdakota — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 00:52:10 GMT

I am so very sorry @GoneButNotForgotten. DH and I have lost several very good veteran friends secondary to the affects of Agent Orange. So very sad.