I Feel So Sad

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I have a friend His name is Victor Thay. He is a fund manager at Fidelity in Boston.

He grew up in Canada and he loved hockey. We always talked about the Capitals and Bruins and Alex Ovechkin.

He was interested in investing in Revolution Money. We had several long meetings together. We had several dinners. Then we became friends. He passed on the investment but was very helpful to me none the less. He was just a great guy.

I lost track of him over the last 6 months or so. When I looked at the standings today and saw if the season ended we would play Boston in the playoffs, I dashed him off a note via email. I wanted to trash talk with him and also to invite him to a game with me.

I sent the email; the email bounced right back to me.

I though “hmmm…maybe he left Fidelity?”. So, I Googled his name and this is what came up. My friend Victor Thay passed away. He died at the age of 35 years old. I am stunned. I feel so sad. I didn’t know of his passing and I don’t even know how he died.

Life is short. Play hard. RIP my friend.

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  1. Ted,

    My brother forwarded me this link and as Victor’s younger brother, I wanted to write you and let you know how much your post has touched me. It has been over a year since I lost my older brother, but not a day goes by where I don’t think of him. Like you wrote, he is a great guy and it was through him that I acquired so many of my passions today – for Oilers hockey, for food, for treating everyone as well as you would want to be treated.

    You mentioned that you didn’t know how he died. If that hasn’t changed, don’t hesitate to contact me.

    All my best,

    Edrick

  2. Dear Ted,

    Victor was my oldest brother – and I just came across this post. Thanks for sharing your memories and your thoughts.

    Vic and I talked frequently – and inevitably, we always talked about the Oilers and how they were doing. It’s just one of the things I miss about my brother.

    Again, thanks for your kind words.

    Eldwin

  3. Teddy, I have a very dear friend who is fighting for her life. She is 50 I am feeling sad about it. It doesn’t make sense. Everyday you have to find The JOY and build on it! So, when BRUCEE put together a strategy to tie up last nights game it took me to a better place. Enjoy the moments and create more! Thanks. Lets Go Caps!

  5. My heart goes out to you and your friend’s family and loved ones. To lose a friend is hard, to lose one so young when there was the expectation of many years of fellowship is so much more shocking.