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My Father at 68, my Brother at 54....
Makes one think, doesn't it..

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i'm very sorry for your loss byron.
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Byron, sorry for your loss. Keep in mind that family history is only a small part.
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Byron,

Genetics, lifestyle, they can all have effects.

Then again you could be hit by a drunk driver .

Live today like you mean it. (Judging from some of your biking days pics, I'm guessing you don't need that advice.)

Be well
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My father at 43, my uncle at 55. I'm 44 and my brother's 51. It sure makes me think!

Sorry to hear about your brother.
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My Dad at 61,
My Gdad -his Dad at 86
Gma 87

Clean living guys in generally good health- I am sure there is genetics involved somewhere-but in the end there still is a whole lot of randomness in the whole adventure.

Sorry for your loss -hang with the good parts and dump the rest.
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My Uncle last year, early 60s..
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Sorry to hear of your loss Byron.
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Byron, so sorry for your loss bro. Hang in there.
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wow..tough news.

best wishes, i am truly sorry for your loss.
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And why do I want to grow up again?

Byron, Sorry for your loss.
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And why do I want to grow up again?

Byron, Sorry for your loss.
Growing up is optional, getting older is mandatory.

Sorry for your loss Byron.
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Byron, sorry for your loss. Keep in mind that family history is only a small part.

small part?
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My sincere condolences Byron.
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I am sorry to hear of your loss, Byron.
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My condolences Byron.
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My condolences, friend.
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Sorry to hear Byron hang in there.

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