Posted on 03/06/2011 7:06:34 AM PST by big black dog
How can this happen in 2011? I was just talking with him 3 weeks ago about possibly going bass fishing with him in Mexico this Spring.
Seems he checked into the hospital about a week ago complaining of respiratory troubles after contracting the flu. They released him shortly after. He posted on his Facebook page at that time about how it sucks being sick, and how good it would be just to walk 20 feet without gasping for breath.
2 days later, hie son and ex-wife found him dead in bed.
I am stunned. He was in good health. No one that age is supposed to die of the flu.
I am so sorry for your loss.
You have my condolences.
Prayers for you and your family.
I'm sorry for your loss.
May the Lord comfort you through the loss of your brother, my FRiend.
Did he have any other medical conditions such as allergies or asthma?
You have my condolences as well. I knew a woman who died of pneumonia after getting a cold in three months. Sad how quickly it can strike and take a person.
Your loss is a terrible tragedy. Our healthcare system has been wrecked by lawyers and politicians.
Prayers
I am sorry and prayers for you and your family.
I’m sorry I don’t know the answer.
Prayers sent. Godspeed.
This winter’s flu is way worse than previous years.
I got vaccinated against the flu and I still caught it for 3-4 days.
Sorry to read of your loss. What a lot of people don’t know is that during the pandemic (flu) of 1918 the highest mortality was for those between twenty and forty. In other words the healthiest people were most at risk and they often died very quickly.
So sorry for your loss.
It sounds like he could have had an underlying heart condition.
There's no sense in trying to figure out God's plans for us, only take comfort in that you will get to see your brother again one glorious day.
I think your message was intended for Big Black Dog.
Unfortunately, the flu can exacerbate underlying conditions especially with the heart.
It obvious from your post your still in shock and looking for answers. Sometimes there aren’t....Prayer will help......
I’m sorry for your loss...
That’s not the first time I’ve dome that. The info needs to get out to more people. The local health dept. wanted a pandemic plan from the fire depart. I was sitting there thinking it was a death sentence for the most physically qualified.
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