day worker 296 Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Several years ago I booked myself in for a nights overtime but last minute cancelled because I just didn't fancy it. Anyway next morning I received a phone call telling me that 2 of our trucks had been involved in an accident resulting in 2 deaths and one serious injury. One of these lorries would have been me had I not cancelled. One of the drivers birthday has just passed and again I can't help but feel guilt which is stupid I know. Has anyone else experienced anything like this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David.evans 5,323 Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 If there is such thing as a god , he shone down on you that day ! i think i wouldnt be feling guilt , just dam lucky , live your life mate and enjoy , none of us are hear for ever atb 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Onlyworkmatters 1,584 Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) Several years ago I booked myself in for a nights overtime but last minute cancelled because I just didn't fancy it. Anyway next morning I received a phone call telling me that 2 of our trucks had been involved in an accident resulting in 2 deaths and one serious injury. One of these lorries would have been me had I not cancelled. One of the drivers birthday has just passed and again I can't help but feel guilt which is stupid I know. Has anyone else experienced anything like this? Yes mate , I was working afternoon shifts and my gang always worked overtime getting supplies ready for the next shift, this particular shift we'd had a grueller so I declined the overtime when offered, the management got the nightshift in early there was a nasty accident 1 killed a few lads lost limbs and some that witnessed it never worked again, right shook me up Edited October 14, 2015 by Onlyworkmatters Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lenmcharristar 9,762 Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 I'd be going to a church and saying thank you to the big man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackay 3,363 Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Wasn't your time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neems 2,406 Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Several years ago I booked myself in for a nights overtime but last minute cancelled because I just didn't fancy it. Anyway next morning I received a phone call telling me that 2 of our trucks had been involved in an accident resulting in 2 deaths and one serious injury. One of these lorries would have been me had I not cancelled. One of the drivers birthday has just passed and again I can't help but feel guilt which is stupid I know. Has anyone else experienced anything like this? Something very similar happened with me that I wont go into here,and it was a good friend died. I'd much rather it had been me than him,I went through a phase of regularly dreaming he knocked on my door and it was all somehow a big mistake. But we can't change things now,just don't waste it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brewman 1,192 Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 A good few years ago my good lady was going on a trip. There was a couple of cars going and the car in front was supposed to be the one she was to be travelling in as her friend was driving. For whatever reason she didn't get in and somebody took the place. That car crashed killing the driver and seriously injuring 2 passengers one disabled to this day. My wife spoke about it to me about some guilt but as I said to her I'm sorry about her friends but I'd rather them not her. I was told that wasn't very nice until I pointed out that I'm not married to them and they're not the mother of my children. My point being if it was meant to happen it would have but it didn't. Rejoice in who or what you have, I don't know if you have a partner and kids etc but if you do they have you which is better than not. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,539 Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 It was not your time mate don't feel guilty enjoy your life your only here once mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nans pat 2,575 Posted October 14, 2015 Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 left my pint on the bar and dandered up to the bookies,the blast was loud as feck,2.dead load injured bomb and gun attack on the pub,r.i.p.if its for ye itl not go by ye, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
day worker 296 Posted October 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 I'm not religious in the slightest but it really does make me wonder why? I always did my overtime but that day I just didn't want to! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 27,144 Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Can understand your feelings mate.... but.. as others have said. Fate, god, luck whatever you believe in was on your side that day, it proves you've got to live your life whilst your here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
day worker 296 Posted October 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Im thankful it wasnt me cos it was a pretty shit way to go! Makes me appreciate what Ive got now and worry less about the small things! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
air gun ant 1,666 Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 lost two good friends and 5 were badly injured in a car crash, my mate being an idiot drove back from town pissed up, everybody piled in to his car but I went of with some bird, otherwise id of squeezed in there to. anyway he crashed on the way home one mate was dead at the scene, the mate who was driving was in hospital for months in a coma, they had to keep cutting his scull open to releave the pressure, I couldn't bring myself to even go and visit him, I feel guilty for that. I also, in a strange way, didn't want him to wake up, I no that sounds bad but if you knew him like I did, he wouldn't beable to live with himself knowing what had happened. they turned the machine of after 6 months. I feel guilty for the way I felt at the time, and miss the lads a lot, 2 really good lads lost their lifes and 5 other passengers got badly hurt for the sake of a taxi fair. makes you think eh? RIP nathen and ryan 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bird 9,873 Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Wasn't your time. spot on, its luck you had mate, not guilt count your blessings 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,791 Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Im thankful it wasnt me cos it was a pretty shit way to go! Makes me appreciate what Ive got now and worry less about the small things! Remember that mate, sad times! Cheers, D. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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