Karen, that's a really sad story and it's truly heartbreaking. Did they know about it? Do you know what he had?
I have forgotten, frankly. His parents and family knew he had a heart condition, and he was not expected to live when he was a baby. But Christopher so wanted to be a "normal" boy and play and run with the other kids ... it was truly tragic. This was many years before you were born, of course, and they know an awful lot more now than they did 35 years ago about the human heart.

Glad you have a sensible attitude about drinking. Also, never ever leave any drink of yours unattended if you are at a bar or a party or any gathering, if you leave the table take it with you, just to be safe. Tell your friends the same thing.