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- Feb 19, 2015
You have my condolences.
It is weird how something like that impacts us even though we never met the person; a by-proxy bond.
I work at a larger company and we have had two deaths within our team since late last year. We're all remote, so it's mostly chat notifications and emails. At least one was an accident and I'm not sure of the other. Neither were particularly old as both in their 40s or 50s.
But, they had families and work friends and achievements and challenges; a life of ups and downs, twists and turns, loves and losses, elation and heartache.
Just like you. Just like me.
But, even though I've worked at large organizations before, I don't believe I can't recall similar announcements being made. I'm sure there were some, but in a different department.
Maybe that's why deaths like those impact us, because they are us. Subtle reminders of our mortality and our significance.
Were nothing more than a chat message, an email, a moment of silence to a select few outside our family circle. That's a sobering thought.
So, remember to spend time where it counts, not just where it's required.
(Note: I've worked at large organizations before, I don't believe I can't recall similar announcements being made. I'm sure there were some, but in a different department. 2025 just hits different.)
(Note note: You should ask about the person who passed and maybe discuss it with your manager or work group. Maybe some people on your team knew the person and can share a story or two. After all, we're all remembered until we're forgotten.)
Thank you so much for this. He was the maintenance man and he made everyone smile. He frequented our department a lot and he was great to have around. The unconfirmed police report said it was a suicide, which makes it way more terrible if true. I heard the news from a work friend and she was devastated over it. I haven't been over it since I heard.
