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Title: Goodbye to an old friend
Post by: alantani on December 18, 2023, 06:26:39 PM
It is with deep sadness that I note the passing of one of my oldest friends.  Michael Okagaki passed away this morning after battling cancer. He leaves behind his wife, Wendy, and sons Jonathan and Kenneth. We met at church camp, Lake Sequoia Retreat, when we were early high school. We were roommates in college when he was working on his chemistry degree at SF State and I was in pharmacy school.  We were groomsmen in each other's wedding,  watched the kids grow up together, and supported each other with our battles with cancer. I beat mine, Michael,  sadly, did not. Rest in peace,  my old friend.  You will be missed.
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Post by: Rancanfish on December 18, 2023, 06:43:55 PM
My condolences Alan. Nothing harder than losing friends.
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Post by: Brewcrafter on December 18, 2023, 06:54:59 PM
So sorry for your loss, Alan. - john
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Post by: Swami805 on December 18, 2023, 06:57:19 PM
Sorry for your loss Alan, hard to lose the good ones. RIP
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Post by: Hardy Boy on December 18, 2023, 07:01:24 PM
So sorry to hear Alan. Think of all the fun times you two had together. I'm glad you were able to be there for him.

Todd
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Post by: Reeltyme on December 18, 2023, 07:07:23 PM
Sincerest condolences Alan. Remember the all the joyful moments you had the pleasure to share with him.

Randy McConnell
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Post by: pjstevko on December 18, 2023, 07:50:36 PM
Sorry to hear you lost your friend.

Alexis and I will be keeping you and his family in our thoughts and prayers!
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Post by: steelfish on December 18, 2023, 07:55:22 PM
Sorry for your losss Alan  :(
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Post by: jtwill98 on December 18, 2023, 08:40:14 PM
My sincere condolences Alan for the lost of your friend.  Remember those good times you shared with him. 
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Post by: Crab Pot on December 18, 2023, 09:53:27 PM
I know from our conversation last week that you were with him till the end.

Can't ask a friend to do anymore than that.

I know your visits lifted his spirits right up till the end so take comfort in that.

I'm sorry for your loss, I know how it feels, I was did a eulogie for my dear friend and high school buddy a few months back.

Cancer Sucks...
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Post by: 1badf350 on December 18, 2023, 11:34:24 PM
Very sorry for your loss Alan
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Post by: alantani on December 19, 2023, 12:05:36 AM
thank you, all.

i was supposed to be watching him last night, but had to bail out on that shift.  so wendy was with him all night last night when he was slipping away.  she was still there when he passed away at 7:30 this morning.

i worked in a hospital for 34 years.  we did lots of night shifts.  it's something that you never get used to, but you learn to deal with it after a point in time.  spending time overnight was really hard on wendy and the kids because they were not used to it.  wendy's brother, sister and nephew stepped up to do some nights, and so did i.  to give the family a break, i was "two on, two off" for the last week and a half.  not easy, but workable.  i came home this last friday morning after a night shift and found out that my daughter was coming down with a cold.  that meant that i could not go back in.

he was better in the day with the boys there, but delirious delirious from the night time confusion, the pain and the pain killers.  i'm not even sure that he knew who i was.  still, i'm grateful for the time i was able to spend with him. 
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Post by: Cortez_Conversions on December 19, 2023, 12:10:44 AM
So sorry to hear of your friends passing Alan. My condolences to his family and yours..
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Post by: scrinch on December 19, 2023, 12:29:27 AM
I'm sorry for the loss of your good friend, Alan. That was very kind of you to help out in the hospital...and responsible not to go in when you might have a virus to spread.
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Post by: Donnyboat on December 19, 2023, 01:50:47 AM
Very sad Allan, looking forward, the festive season is almost here, may you & you loved ones have a good one & many many more, cheers Don.
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Post by: akroper on December 19, 2023, 03:37:20 AM
I'm so sorry for your loss, Mr. Tani. I wish for better times ahead for you.
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Post by: alantani on December 19, 2023, 05:51:25 AM
better times...
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Post by: jurelometer on December 19, 2023, 07:14:14 AM
My condolences.

-Dave
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Post by: Shark Hunter on December 19, 2023, 03:35:19 PM
Remember the good times Boss. My Deepest Condolences.
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Post by: Bryan Young on December 19, 2023, 03:38:49 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss Alan. My deepest and sincere condolences. Now may he rest in peace and pain free.
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Post by: happyhooker on December 19, 2023, 03:48:26 PM
That sounds like a real tough one.  May your memories help to heal the sadness.

Frank
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Post by: Crow on December 19, 2023, 03:59:54 PM
Condolences to all the friends and family.
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Post by: sabaman1 on December 19, 2023, 05:51:14 PM
My utmost condolences to you Alan, sorry to hear of the loss of your good friend.
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Post by: CI_Seawolf on December 19, 2023, 10:49:15 PM
Alan, sorry to hear of your loss.  My condolences to you and the family.
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Post by: Rocket Dog on December 20, 2023, 12:59:10 AM
Alan, my condolences on losing your friend. It is never easy losing a love one... Jose
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Post by: jkel on December 20, 2023, 01:44:50 AM
sorry for your loss alan. my condolences to you and your family
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Post by: Bryan Young on December 20, 2023, 05:40:27 AM
Quote from: alantani on December 19, 2023, 05:51:25 AMbetter times...
This photo tells me, ladies, beware,...🤙🏽🤪😂
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Post by: Christopher M Songer on December 20, 2023, 11:37:04 AM
Cancer sucks!
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Post by: BocaSnook1 on December 20, 2023, 03:08:34 PM
Alan, So sorry about the loss of your good friend.
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Post by: broadway on December 21, 2023, 02:50:24 AM
My condolences to you and his family. May he rest in peace.
God Bless, RIP Michael
Best,
Dim
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Post by: Bill B on December 21, 2023, 06:12:11 AM
I'm sorry Boss.  Prayers for you and his family.  Bill
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Post by: jigmaster501 on December 23, 2023, 12:32:39 AM
Sorry to hear this
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Post by: foakes on December 23, 2023, 07:30:54 AM
Deepest Condolences, Alan —-

He sounds like a great guy.

All the best, Fred
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Post by: gstours on December 24, 2023, 12:58:34 AM
Alan, i,m sorry for the loss of your friend.   May your holidays keep the meaning of home with family and friends.   Thanks for all you have done here on this site.   Peace to all.