Wayne passed away Monday, 4/23 while at the doctor's office. He was suffering from fluid retention as his lungs faltered and heart was weakened from years of smoking, drinking, poor diet and nil exercise.
Wayne had congestive heart failure right there at the VA hospital, with orders in place not to attempt revival should such an event happen.
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Prior to his death, Wayne collected his first lottery payment, married his long-time girlfriend and turned over various business assets to family & friends. His affairs were in the best order possible under such circumstances.
A good friend of mine was also close friends with Wayne. On their last visit together, Wayne reflected back on his life and regretted not doing more things. He always wanted to take hunting and fishing trips out west, in Canada and elsewhere. He planned to travel and see some sights, someday. For him, someday never came.
Wayne was a blue-collar worker his whole life, worked every day and seldom took any time off to smell the proverbial roses. How many of us slip into that trap? Most people gravitate towards investing and/or trading as a means to the end... a source of income to support active, productive lifestyles. Would you agree?
Too often we become addicted to charts, news and in some cases chatrooms. Our lives become focused on and centered on financial market action, oblivious to a diverse and wondrous world spinning around us. Sometimes we need to step back, refocus our purpose for trading and what it means to our lives.
We all expect to see a ripe old age. No one expects to die young, to leave this world too soon. Sadly, each day countless people just like Wayne will not see a tomorrow. Gentle reminder to enjoy & appreciate our fleeting time here on earth.
Treat others as you deserve to be treated, with consideration and respect. Wayne always treaded everyone like a long-lost friend. He never amounted to much at all, if measured by a standard of accumulated material wealth. That said, the calling hours and funeral procession will overflow any space available with many people who are genuinely sad to see him gone.
God bless you Wayne, and all the others who share a similar fate. Rest In Peace