ZachEY Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 As the title states, we lost a great Jets fan this weekend. Bit of a connection here, but my father's cousin's husband - I think that makes him my 2nd cousin once removed. Regardless, M and I bonded over the Jets, and it was always a pleasure to see him at family gatherings where I could sneak away when I'd had enough family time, or when one particular cousin was bloviating with his next get-rich-quick scheme, and talk Jets or Mets. M was a bit more of an optimist than me, so our talks were always fun. I'll miss that - I'll miss it a lot. The Jets and Mets meant a lot to him, and he lit up at the opportunities to share that passion with anyone. His kids aren't sports fans, so I was always an opportunity for him to do so. I texted his wife this morning to offer my condolences and mentioned our Jets talks, and in the typical fashion of the family's humor, she responded, "if he didn’t stress enough, this whole baseball season debacle would have done him in sooner!!!" It's a sad day for a family losing someone in their early 60s. As to the rant - please people, take care of yourselves. I'm sad, but I'm also angry. M had a bad family heart history. Still, he was a chainsmoker, an unhealthy eater, and overall, just didn't seem to make his health a priority. Maybe this would have happened anyway - maybe his early 60s was his time regardless, but I wish he gave himself more of a chance. He wasn't old enough to see a Jets Super Bowl, and he won't get to see one. That's nothing in comparison, in my view, to the fact that he's got extremely young grandchildren, one of whom will be lucky to remember him at all, and the other who definitely won't. His wife is going through some health struggles of her own, and now she'll navigate them largely on her own - M drove her to appointments and was supposed to be the one helping her at this time. So, please, if you smoke, stop. If you drink too much, cut down. If you don't eat healthy, start. If you don't exercise, make the time. If you've been putting off doctor's appointments, go. There's people in this world who will miss you a lot, and many people, like me with M, who's life will be different in small ways, without you. Be well... 3 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkeyeJet Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Sorry for your loss. Just a bummer of a deal This type of story practically makes me tear up because the man you describe sounds an awful lot like my dad and I think about his health more than I’d like these days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy 2 Times Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 I've lost so many people the last year so I can definitely relate to what you're felling right now. I've found that words at times like these are inadequate. Treat this post as a silent, but understanding hug. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 2 hours ago, ZachEY said: As the title states, we lost a great Jets fan this weekend. Bit of a connection here, but my father's cousin's husband - I think that makes him my 2nd cousin once removed. Regardless, M and I bonded over the Jets, and it was always a pleasure to see him at family gatherings where I could sneak away when I'd had enough family time, or when one particular cousin was bloviating with his next get-rich-quick scheme, and talk Jets or Mets. M was a bit more of an optimist than me, so our talks were always fun. I'll miss that - I'll miss it a lot. The Jets and Mets meant a lot to him, and he lit up at the opportunities to share that passion with anyone. His kids aren't sports fans, so I was always an opportunity for him to do so. I texted his wife this morning to offer my condolences and mentioned our Jets talks, and in the typical fashion of the family's humor, she responded, "if he didn’t stress enough, this whole baseball season debacle would have done him in sooner!!!" It's a sad day for a family losing someone in their early 60s. As to the rant - please people, take care of yourselves. I'm sad, but I'm also angry. M had a bad family heart history. Still, he was a chainsmoker, an unhealthy eater, and overall, just didn't seem to make his health a priority. Maybe this would have happened anyway - maybe his early 60s was his time regardless, but I wish he gave himself more of a chance. He wasn't old enough to see a Jets Super Bowl, and he won't get to see one. That's nothing in comparison, in my view, to the fact that he's got extremely young grandchildren, one of whom will be lucky to remember him at all, and the other who definitely won't. His wife is going through some health struggles of her own, and now she'll navigate them largely on her own - M drove her to appointments and was supposed to be the one helping her at this time. So, please, if you smoke, stop. If you drink too much, cut down. If you don't eat healthy, start. If you don't exercise, make the time. If you've been putting off doctor's appointments, go. There's people in this world who will miss you a lot, and many people, like me with M, who's life will be different in small ways, without you. Be well... Sorry for your loss brother. RIP M. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 32 minutes ago, HawkeyeJet said: Sorry for your loss. Just a bummer of a deal This type of story practically makes me tear up because the man you describe sounds an awful lot like my dad and I think about his health more than I’d like these days. Indeed. My father got a bad cardio score almost a year back now. My great grandfather died at 63 of a heart attack, my grandfather at 66, the same, and my father is 66 now. Fortunately, he did the angiogram and it came back really good, indicating his risk is far less than the score, and it was definitely a wake-up call. I think about it a lot, and pre-emptively went on statins myself, but I also think about every time my parents are forgetful now. Just scary stuff. My kids are 6 and 3, and I can't imagine them growing up with out them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lith Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Sorry for your loss, EY. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 4 minutes ago, ZachEY said: Indeed. My father got a bad cardio score almost a year back now. My great grandfather died at 63 of a heart attack, my grandfather at 66, the same, and my father is 66 now. Fortunately, he did the angiogram and it came back really good, indicating his risk is far less than the score, and it was definitely a wake-up call. I think about it a lot, and pre-emptively went on statins myself, but I also think about every time my parents are forgetful now. Just scary stuff. My kids are 6 and 3, and I can't imagine them growing up with out them. You know I like to kid but take care of yourself. I don’t, but I do and all of you should too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Thanks for sharing the story, EY. Rest In Peace to M. 100% on taking ownership of your health. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 26 minutes ago, The Crusher said: You know I like to kid but take care of yourself. I don’t, but I do and all of you should too. I know we've talked about it before, but I'm glad they're just jokes. The world needs Crusher in it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 11 minutes ago, ZachEY said: I know we've talked about it before, but I'm glad they're just jokes. The world needs Crusher in it. In bulk! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Condolences, EY. May your loved one RIP. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggs Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 RIP. And thanks for the rant. It's a good reminder that we owe it to more than ourselves to take care of ourselves. We will all get left behind and leave people behind. We owe it to each other to make the time as short as possible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebag Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 That sucks. Sorry for your loss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Just saw this, so sorry for your loss EY. May M rest in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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