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    #16
    A sad but very true story

    Mario, I am saddened to hear of the loss of your friend, John. This is yet another tragic reminder of the horrible consequences of alcohol and how we all need to stay on our guard as to what can happen after that first drink is taken, no matter how long we have been sober. RIP, John.
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      #17
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      My condolences to you Mario. This is a lesson indeed that no matter how long you have been sober, if you go back to the bottle, you basically end up exactly where you left off very, very soon.
      R.I.P John
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        #18
        A sad but very true story

        Sorry to hear this Mario. RIP John!
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          #19
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          Sorry for your loss, Mario! xoxo

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            #20
            A sad but very true story

            That is so sad. Did he die from alcohol poisoning?

            mario;1036505 wrote: When i started this journey nearly 2 years ago i met a lot of people,One of them was john (not real name)At that time john was 1 year alcohol free,He still went to all the support groups around the city because as he said he had nothing else to do,John had a lot of personal issues but he never went in to them mostly he just listened,I got to know john as well as one could and me and him often could relate to our past lives,I left that group and continued on my journey and presumed john was doing the same,i bumped into him once or twice and he seemed just the usual john. Last october john was 3 years alcohol free and i presumed he was a happy camper,obviously he wasn't as soon after october he went back drinking,We all tried to help as best one can, getting him back to meetings ,giving him support etc. but to no avail, John had made the choice that he wanted to keep on drinking so that is what he did, last sunday john was found dead in a local public park,
            may he rest in peace.
            Sober since 2nd November 2010!

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              #21
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              It's always such a tragedy to hear when a human being lives a life of such despair only to have that kind of end. Even after sobering up for years. There are so many others out there as well. Prayers for his family.
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                #22
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                It's really sad that John couldn't find life AF wonderful enough to stay on the path. It's a warning that we really need to seize the beauty of life and use our sobriety to build a solid and joyful future. If we don't, we, like John, could end up being drawn back into drinking.
                I'm really sad for your loss and thanks for putting up this post.
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                Remaining a perpetual possibility
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                Point to one end, which is always present. T.S. Eliot

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                  #23
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                  Mario
                  I am so sorry. This is just so tragic. It could have been one of us.
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                    #24
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                    Very sad indeed. I'm so sorry for your loss and for John's family.:h
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                      #25
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                      Just saw this now.... I'm very sorry Mario. RIP John. And thank you for sharing this stark reminder, Mario.

                      And RC... an equally sad story about your uncle. So sorry, hun.
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                        #26
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                        Mario - what a tragic sad story. I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. Hopefully his spirit is at peace now.

                        Thinking of you...
                        John
                        AF since 7/13/2010

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                          #27
                          A sad but very true story

                          Oh Mario, this is such a tragic and sad story. A harsh reminder to us all. It really is ODAT for the rest of our lives. We can never forget the dangers of alcohol abuse ---ever. But that is a good thing. I'm just so sorry that your friend got lost somewhere on his journey. My prayers are with him and his family-and you too honey. And for myself. We must all stay vigilant-never let our guard down but continue to enjoy the sober life. There are so many beautiful and positive things out there-amongst the tough times-if we can just hold on.:l

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                            #28
                            A sad but very true story

                            Sorry to hear this Mario.

                            R.I.P. John.

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                              #29
                              A sad but very true story

                              I am so very sorry to hear about John, such a tragic loss of life.
                              AF since 23/11/2010

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