An ex-colleague from JPMorgan has passed away due to a sudden heart attack. She collapsed during trading hours (she is a Front Office salesperson; head of the Trading Desk in fact) and never made it past the night even as she was on life support. She was only 51. Although I did not know her well, I have heard many good things about her and I feel sad that she had gone so suddenly.
I cannot imagine myself going in this fashion without a chance to say my goodbyes. I can imagine how her family and friends must feel with her sudden death. It reminded me of my sister's passing; and how I never got to say a proper goodbye. That really bothered me because I always felt there must have been something I could have done or said which could have changed events.
So many sudden and tragic deaths had happened this year. Reminds me of what Linda said; that some people live and go shortly in this world but they have served a purpose and have a message for those who know them.
Life is so unpredictable; that is the biggest message that I have learnt. Never take things for granted and always be happy. And give a hug to the people you treasure.
min on Friday, October 05, 2007