Fran,
There are no words to help others with the loss of a loved one. Those in our lives who are taken away from us to soon will never be forgotten - they stay with us forever - in our thoughts - in our dreams. We simply get-a-long without them the best we know how. There is also never an answer to the question "WHY?"
I wish you and your friend's family well and will keep you in my prayers.

Deane