Found out around noon that a co-worker of mine, a guy I helped train and grew close to, passed away in his sleep. He was only in his mid-30's.
He was from the Gambia and he was one of the hardest working, most compassionate person's I've ever met. His smile, attitude and just his person were so infectious, you couldn't help feel better being around him.
He was so good with patients, their families and just about every co-worker who had him for a nursing assistant. If everybody who worked their had only half of the dedication, compassion and joy he brought to his work, we would have paradise.
The world is a little darker and colder without him. Farewell
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Posts: 6685 | Location: The hard land of the Winter | Registered: April 14, 2003
Sorry to hear of your friend passing. Individuals can make a difference.
Interesting you mention he's from Gambia. I also work with a guy from Gambia and your description of a hardworking good person etc match my Gambian Co-worker to a T. Like tops of only a handful of people I've ever met.
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Posts: 13073 | Location: Central Florida | Registered: November 02, 2008
It's always harder when the good decent ones go young. What might have been,will always be there. Sorry for your. He sounds like a friend you could depend on,have fun with and respect. Gods Peace to You and His circle of Family and Friends.
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Posts: 24961 | Location: St. Louis, MO | Registered: April 03, 2009
Sending good thoughts to you and your co-worker's family. Mid 30's is way too young. RIP young man.
