[Total Heckler]

Last night was the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life. I had to say my final words to my best friend I have ever had. My friend Amanda passed away last night.

Some of you probably remember the thread I started last year about me being a donor for her kidney transplant. I mentioned yesterday in the Tuesday morning thread that she wasn’t doing very well. I spent last night at the hospital with her, her fiancé Nick, and her family. I don’t even really know what to say. She was only 22. She was supposed to get married in June. She was my best friend and I loved her so much. She made such a great impression on so many peoples lives (Her family, friends, students at her dance studio, etc). She was an amazing human being and was the strongest person I ever knew. I'm going to miss her.



Amanda and her fiancé Nick.

 

[Squeaver]

Sorry to hear that. Kudos to you though for stepping up and giving her your kidney. The world could use more caring people like yourself.

 

[Radarr]

My thoughts and prayers are out for you and her family.

 

[binary visions]

So sorry to hear about your friend.

Take comfort in knowing you did literally everything in your power to help her.

 

[jacksonpt]

Man, that's too bad. My thoughts go out to you and her family.

 

[Echo]

Sorry to hear about your loss. Sounds like her short life was filled with the best friends she could have hoped for.

 

[TreeSaw]

I am SO sorry for your loss. She was so young! My thoughts & prayers are with you!

 

[Zark]

My condolences, it sucks to loose a friend.

 

[Heidi]

So sorry to hear this.

 

[LordOpie]

That fvcking sucks. For everyone close to her, but damn, her fiancee must be wrecked!

 

[OGRipper]

Very sorry to hear TH. Condolences to all. Never take being alive for granted eh?

 

[sanjuro]

im sorry.

 

[I Are Baboon]

Sorry about your friend. 22 is just too young.

 

[Westy]

Sorry man, my condolences.

 

[greenchris]

the good die young... im sorry for your loss

 

[peter6061]

Sorry to hear about your friend. She's in my thoughts. It's so hard to lose a friend, especially when she is that young.

 

[brungeman]

I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts go out to you and all who experienced the joy you speak of!

 

[stoney]

I'm sorry to hear that buddy. My condolences.

 

[N8 v2.0]

Sorry for your loss...

 

[robdamanii]

That's terrible, I'm sorry. My condolences.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Sorry to hear that. Our thoughts are with you.

 

[Skookum]

My deepest condolences.

 

[douglas]

sorry & condolences

 

[Brian HCM#1]

Sorry to hear this news, that's just awful

 

[ÆX]

So sorry to hear about your friend.

Take comfort in knowing you did literally everything in your power to help her.

so tru, keep your head up high.

in my daily prayers.

 

[mshred]

I am very sorry to hear that. I've expirienced a loss somewhat like yours in the past, and it really, really sucks. My advice, is remember how you helped her so much, and as hard as it sounds, don't let it drag you down. It is one of the worst things that can happen, but it's life. Stay strong man, you got my prayers.

 

[mastercycleman]

Sorry to hear about this. That is super cool of you to do something like give up your kidney.

 

[gsweet]

wow, that's awful. i'm deeply sorry to hear about it. my thoughts are with you, her family, fiance and everyone else who she touched during her far-too-short life.

 

[eaterofdog]

Twenty****ingtwo. Damn.

 

[Dartman]

She is beautiful. Sad loss.

 

[splat]

wow , that is just sad. way too young

 

[Quo Fan]

Way too young. Sorry for your loss.

 

[narlus]

so sad to hear. i can't add anything to the eloquent responses already said.

 

[stevew]

Fvck...

 

[goofy]

She sounds like a beautiful person and am sorry for your loss

 

[hooples3]

My condolences to you and her friends and family. Its horrible to hear when people die especially at such a young age.. Hang in there. My thoughts are with you

 

[Total Heckler]

Thanks everyone. Seriously.

I havent been able to stop thinking about her and her family for the past couple days now. It's so unreal.

 

[urbaindk]

Man, I am so sorry. You are still a hero for everything you tried to do and for your incredible commitment to your friend. Sometimes we do everything we can and it still just isn't enough to stop the inevitible course of life and death.

Your original post really touched me. I've about it many times since and I've asked myself if I would do the same for someone. I'm not wholely sure I would. You are a better man than most of us, certainly me.

Best wishes.

 

[S.n.a.k.e.]

My heartfelt condolences to you, her fiance, and her family.

My wife and I always thought you were quite the hero for the kidney donation. Sucks that this didn't have a happy ending.

Prayers said, soul healing vibes sent...

Best Wishes,
Marc