If you were told you only had six hours to live, what would you do?

Sgt Joe LaBranche — Fri, 06 May 2016 19:06:55 -0400

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2016 7:12 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 May 2016 19:12:35 -0400

Definitely spend it with loved ones.

Response by SFC Wade W. made May 6 at 2016 7:32 PM

SFC Wade W. — Fri, 06 May 2016 19:32:14 -0400

I would spend it with my wife. We both know that day is coming and whether it's her or me, we want it to be as painless as possible and with each other.

Response by Alan K. made May 6 at 2016 8:18 PM

Alan K. — Fri, 06 May 2016 20:18:34 -0400

Am I GTG up til the 6 hour mark?

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made May 6 at 2016 10:25 PM

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Fri, 06 May 2016 22:25:50 -0400

Spend the majority of the time with my daughters. Play with my dog. Spend a little time with my wife. Then I'll probably take a "nap".

Response by PO1 Brian Austin made May 6 at 2016 10:44 PM

PO1 Brian Austin — Fri, 06 May 2016 22:44:59 -0400

If i'm ambulatory with all my faculties, gather the wife and kids together, fire up the grill and cook up some rib eyes. Have one last family dinner.

Response by Capt Michael Greene made May 6 at 2016 11:26 PM

Capt Michael Greene — Fri, 06 May 2016 23:26:01 -0400

I know for sure. I learned from a real-world case. My wife was given one year to live. She spent her remaining weeks enjoying family, continuing to raise our kids, enjoying dinners out and going to the movies. I did all the paperwork to ensure the legal matters did not take up her time. She stayed in our house for the entire time. Then her sisters and brother came to visit her, and we held her hand until she stopped breathing. She never complained or whined. Just went out with dignity and a smile.

So if I have just a few hours to go, I'll take it easy, kiss our kids, and pass on quietly.