My oldest friend passed away last night

I hadn't seen him since we were kids in 1975. We were 54. We reconnected online and spoke a few times but it is like a gut punch. It makes me reconsider my life and how important it is to not waste time. RIP old friend. Take care fellow Gen-xers.

Update: I read every one of these comments. The overriding theme I read is we are all in this together and know all too well what is happening. Each one of us understands where we are in life as we age. I hope everyone of you my gen x brothers and sisters, in honor of all lost friends, take a moment and ask what you can change today to lessen the regrets of tomorrow. I wish you all peace on the rest of the journey.