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[miltiades]

It was Thursday November 4th early morning when I received a call from my niece in the UK, at 5.15 am.
I dreaded answering the phone as I knew that at this early morning, 3.15 am UK time, it could only have beeñ bad news
Eric had been in and out of hospital for about 5 months.
He had severe pains in his joints and it wasnt for 4 months that he was diagnosed . Myeloma Cancer of the bones.
He would have been 82 on December 27th.
He wasn't just my older brother but my best mate.
The last time I saw him was last year when he came to Cyprus and stayed for 6 weeks.
We were different characters but got on together so well.
Eric was such a charachter, an eccentric who was loved by all, a generous man with a huge heart.
I called my doctor the following day and asked if I could fly, he responded, " Don't even think about it". My wound from my recent operation although almost healed would be at risk.
His funeral in Margate UK, was on November 25th, my younger brother and his son attended.
In 1953, when the earthquake struck my village, Eric saved my life, we were sharing a bed, he almost 14 and I 7 and half.
He carrued me out of collapsing house sustain8ng head injuries and took me to a safe place.
RIP Eric.

[Londonrake]

Very sorry to hear of your sad loss Milti. My condolences. May your Brother Rest In Peace.

I hope after the op you’re bearing up OK.

[miltiades]

Thanks mate. Its almost 3 months now since my operation.
Thanks to the doctors so far all is going well. I go fishing almost every day and I also have a glass of red each night.
The wound has closed well and no dressing needed.
Im really so so happy with the care I received at the Limassol General hospital, My next appointment is on February 7th.After that in 6 months time. My IRREVOCABLE CONTRACT has been a true blessing.
.

[Kikapu]

After our parents are gone, we the children are next in line to depart.

Condolences to the loss of your brother, Milti.

You had concerns for his health lately. Unfortunate you were not able to attend his funeral to be with the family.

My brother who had almost died last year in the UK from Covid visited me with his wife for couple of weeks last month here in Switzerland which we had great quality time together, that we had not the opportunity for such a long time since everyone has a busy life of their own.

Memories forever.

[Pyrpolizer]

It was Thursday November 4th early morning when I received a call from my niece in the UK, at 5.15 am.
I dreaded answering the phone as I knew that at this early morning, 3.15 am UK time, it could only have beeñ bad news
Eric had been in and out of hospital for about 5 months.
He had severe pains in his joints and it wasnt for 4 months that he was diagnosed . Myeloma Cancer of the bones.
He would have been 82 on December 27th.
He wasn't just my older brother but my best mate.
The last time I saw him was last year when he came to Cyprus and stayed for 6 weeks.
We were different characters but got on together so well.
Eric was such a charachter, an eccentric who was loved by all, a generous man with a huge heart.
I called my doctor the following day and asked if I could fly, he responded, " Don't even think about it". My wound from my recent operation although almost healed would be at risk.
His funeral in Margate UK, was on November 25th, my younger brother and his son attended.
In 1953, when the earthquake struck my village, Eric saved my life, we were sharing a bed, he almost 14 and I 7 and half.
He carrued me out of collapsing house sustain8ng head injuries and took me to a safe place.
RIP Eric.

My condolences too Milti.
Applicable only for the living ones, what you described above will always be part of your brother's soul for eternity.

[Paphitis]

My sincerest condolences.

[miltiades]

Thank you guys. As much as I dislike beards I did not shave until the day after his burial by which time I had a full grown beard !!
Way back in March I had bought a car for him since due to his age was unable to rent a car. Alas he didn't get to drive it. During his illness I called him every day , mostly telling him that soon he and I would be dancing away at a ...Disco. We also had a bet on as to who win a ...scare board race !!
Eric loved Cyprus, he would have joined me here but he had too many " roots"in the UK. 4 childten , a wife and 5 grandchildren. He was still doing what he always loved buying and selling. !! I miss him dearly but he is in my heart till my dying day...

[Get Real!]

I hope I’m dead by 65… not interested in going anywhere near 80.

May your sibling RIP, and may you [join] [not join] him soon. <--- scratch whichever is not desirable.

[miltiades]

I have mentioned it many times that I have an IRREVOCABLE CONTRACT which expires in May of 2043.
I shall then be ....97 !!Happiness is the main ingredient of a long life, and happiness isn't exclusively money but other factors such as knowing that Cyprus, my Paradise Island, .....emerged from the sea 1850 000 years ago. Now according to the bible the age of the earth is just 6000 years old and the naive beleive such utter nonsense. By the Way, IC was created when I was just 17 years old....

[repulsewarrior]

...keep smiling Milti; i don't know your brother, but i can't imagine him wanting it any other way.

cheers!

...i am sorry for your loss.