Hi Jim, this came just 1 day after my moms passing. Even though he wasnt techinically family, Im sure it felt like your friend was. 70 years of friendship is priceless and irreplaceable.
You and your friends family are in my thoughts
I hope that he was able to pass with family and friends peacefully

my mom, age 59.

12/08 surgery & 33x rad
4/09 recurrence
5/09 surgery & 35x rad
12/09 recurrence
1/10 surgery. peg tube, trach, fibula free flap
6/10 recurrence. double chemo treatments.
8/10/10 finally at peace in heaven