Don,
Whilst I feel for the loss of your son's friend I am unashamedly relieved that your boy is physically unharmed.
There are, as you say, constant reminders that life is too short. Family, friendship and love are often taken for granted but I will be speaking to each of the people important to me tonight just to tell them that I love them.
Big softie that I am I will start by telling you all, my synthzone family, that you are all very special to me.
Special thoughts for you Don, your wife and children.
Best wishes
Tony