A fine eulogy for a good friend. One remembered with a smile.

We thought my Dad was an "alcoholic" but he was just self-medicating. He'd had massive lung and bone cancer (undiagnosed) for MANY years and was just self medicating because his mother had spent her last eight years in hospital and he didn't want to put us through that pain. Just shows that you can never judge anyone, you don't know what they might be going through. Lovely tribute, Paul. XXXX

Paul you have shown Tom a great honor to share his memory with all of us who have watched. The most any of us can ask is that we have a friend like you to show us this respect as you have for Tom. Well done and sorry about Tom.

You can set up and tell a story like no one else! Great video

RIP Tom he sounds like we would have beenkindred spirits. I'm having a drink in his honor right now.

A lovely tribute Paul. Thank you for sharing Tom’s story. ❤️

It reminds me of my friend. I met him when I wans in my 40s and he was in his 60s. He became like a father more than a friend, really. The man loved tobacco. He smoked hand rolled cigarettes, pipes, and cigars. I don't think I ever saw him without something lit. Long story short, he found out he had terminal cancer at 72. His daughter complained to me that he still didn't quit smoking. "Why would he?" I replied. The manoved it. As you described, it really was his bliss. It was like a light went off in her head. When he passed, she had me roll a cigarette and place it in his fingers so he could have a smoke in the afterlife. We only live once. If what you love harms no one else, why judge?

Nice tribute, Paul. I agree that following your bliss is the way to go. RIP to Tom.

i find my bliss in fitness and travel .. i don't drink or smoke .. at 57 just turned i feel fantastic and look much younger .. however i make no judgements .. Tom sounded like a good guy and im sure i would have liked him .. yes as Paul says .. live your bliss .. be true to yourself and love others or at least accept others as they are .. a beautiful tribute to your friend .. Paul !

I met Tom in March this year. He invited me into his fantasy baseball league. He was always very nice to me. I will miss him

Very touching tribute to your friend, got emotional watching this. My cousin passed away from the same thing 4 years ago, he was 45 years old. Thanks for sharing.

Paul, the more I listen to your videos I see the wisdom you have through the stories you tell. Great eulogy.

Sorry for your loss! My dad passed there as well and was much like your friend. Lived life to the fullest and went down early (65) doing exactly what made him happy!

Always remember, it's not the quantity of life but the quality. RIP Tom

Fantastic tribute to your friend man and you are absolutely right... We can only live the life that makes us happy. "No one pays my bills or gets my hangovers and until they do I will live the life I choose"

Nice video Paul, as a recovering alcoholic I listened with a subjective ear. I made the decision to abstain from alcohol, (Two years thus far) although I am well aware of the lure of inebriation. Tom lived his life by his own rules, and it sounds like he made the correct choice for him. Who am I to argue against his decision, As I am just one drink away from the same conclusion? So far, I have returned to the gym (I traded one obsession for another, but that's my bliss) As always, a great monologue.

Great message at the end. The hardest part of life sometime is not having a true friend. My last true friend i had was in Junior high school.

Your description of Tom's jalopy was priceless leaving me in stitches! You are a storyteller in a positive sense.

Very sad to lose a friend, but joyful to hear that he lived his final years the way he wanted and was very happy. Happiness is defined so may ways and so different for each of us. He has done one more thing than I have and that's live his final years in the Philippines, doing his thing! I told everyone that I could pass now, that I finally received my first Social Security check, last July. That now, has been revised to I can pass when I spend my first Social Security check in the Philippines!

You did such a great job Paul that I feel I miss Tom and I didn't even know him. He reminds me of my father. This may sound strange but I used to love when my father would have his beers. He was always fun to be around. My mother didn't like drinking but didn't say anything since what killed him was a horrible physical job he did 70 hours a week in the cold for 40 years. RIP Tom

You have quite the gift, my friend. That was quite the heartfelt tribute to your buddy, and as far as I could tell, like your other videos, it was completely off the cuff. Well done! Sorry for your loss.

I promise Paul, you always see the best for what it is, and even though you don't really drink this is what you'll be remembered for.., thank you for always reminding us of what's important in life....

Well a great homage to your friend Tom. That’s the way to live life as you want, not what’s expected. Enjoy each day and leave this world happy and content.

Sounds like a man that was Grateful and appreciated what life had given him, it truly does not get better than that..RIP... Tom.

Video's like this are the reason why I'm suscribed to your channel. I know they cannot be 'mass-produced' like livestreams and that makes them interesting.

Great story Paul. I’m glad he was happy and able to live life on his own terms. It was his life, after all, and as long as he didn’t hurt any and was happy, then good for him. May we all find our happiness.

Well done tribute Paul. Your humanity shines through in this video. Cheers.

Thanks for the memories Paul. There have been a few that have passed this year; Tom Sullivan, John Martel, Stuart Schelp, Tom Clark. Quit drinking and you will live longer? It will only "seem" longer.

I'm sorry for your loss. I'm happy that he lived his life as he wanted to and enjoyed the life he wanted too. Everyone has their version of happiness. I'm happy for him and for you. Sorry to see some people are rude and they could learn some manners and respect. If they don't want to watch please don't. Keep on keeping on. Thanks for sharing!

Sorry to hear about Tom. I have lost a few friends that way. I loved my drink and also used it as a sedative for most of my life. If you knew how many times I got myself hospitalised or found collapsed on sidewalks you would know I was a qualified drinker! I love my life now without it. Kevin. (sober 16 years in Feb 2022).

Paul, I really enjoyed everything you have been doing in your vlogs, big or small, with grace and humility. I could literally feel your simplicity and your unmistakable authenticity every moment of your public engagement through the videos you release. The melody in your discourse and your choice of vocabularies are sweet and captivatingly beautiful. Thank you for the organic and humbling contents of the videos you afford us all to enjoy. I have learned a lot about retiring in the Philippines in much more concrete ways than I could searching elsewhere in a long time. Kudos to you and your beautiful gf, Mae.

yup...totally agree... Do exactly what you want to do, if you want to go to the gym and be healthy...fine, if you like to drink, fine... do what you like... Do what makes you happy!

Nice tribute to your friend. Appreciate the time you have, you never know when your time is up.

Paul, you continue to exceed expectations in regard to genuine and touching content. God bless you and may Tom rest in peace.

To your dear friend Mr Tom RIP, and live your life anyway you want, if you don't harm anyone why not, your life is yours, live it anyway fit for you ❤️

Thanks for sharing the memories of you friend Tom. Sounds like he found the place and lived the life he wanted to and was happy.

He did it his way!!! Regardless of where we are, what we are doing, what our plans are, or what ever our lifestyle is or may have been...when that bell rings, it shall be answered!!! That man had the privilege of living on this earth for 67+ years, and most likely was more contented and self aware than any of us could ever hope to be. We should all be so lucky!!!

Paul...Tom is a lucky man to have had a true friend like you!!!

You have interesting videos thanks Paul.

Sounds like he brought a lot of joy to those around him. That's a legacy that's hard to beat.

RiP Tom and cheers to you Paul. Great video about obviously a great guy. I like to drink my bottle of red wine every day . I’m 70 and hope to live long enough to make it to the Philippines or back to Thailand (without jumping through more hoops than a trick dog in the circus). Hope to meet and Mae one of these days. God Bless. JC out.

Nice tribute Paul, that story and how you've delivered it really touched me and you are right, not a bad way to go. Please make more videos :)

Good for Tom, he lived the way he wanted and was a good guy doing it.

What a great video of your friend. I learned a lot about life from your videos. Thanks for making then.

RIP Tom. He lived his own life on his own terms, and from what you experienced, he had many positive, kind traits. For guys wanting to retire to the Phils/South East Asia, it'll be good for them to decide before they leave the West as to what extent they want this chapter in their life to be a marathon or a sprint, to the extent that such things can be controlled. Tom chose the latter, to be sure...most of us, I suspect, would wish to do the former (established bad habits permitting), yet still carve out a path that is meaningful according to our own standards.

I’d say Tom was living like King , no hassles from a employer, living in a great country I take my hat off to him

A nice send off for your friend.God bless hin, a true gentleman.

You are a great story teller! Great video.

Paul, I smiled and laughed all the way through your endearing homage to Tom. What great times and what a great friend you had.

I'm sorry you lost your friend, he sounds like a kind soul. I envy anyone who can find a moment of biss in this world.

I really like the way you told that story as it is and with no bias whatsoever. You were certainly a real friend of Tom.

Nice memories Paul. Always we remember the nice people we met, especially the uncomplicated ones.

I am really sorry for your loss, Paul. I know you didn't want to make this video, but you made a very good point though... actually a great point. You made a point that I think we all need to hear. Live your life doing whatever it is that makes you happy over there. Life is too short to be miserable. I am not moving to the Philippines to be miserable. If I wanted to be miserable, I'd stay here in the US. Thanks again, Paul.

Do what ever makes you happy whatever you want 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Sounds like a nice fellow. Sorry for your loss. Good friends are precious! Bad habits are still just habits and everyone has them.

Well said Paul. Man, RIP Tommy. Great stories you two had.

Paul, I just watched your video and wanted to say how touching it was. What a wonderful tribute to a friend. I've missed you lately here but love the goat and your style. Best of everything to you & Baby, I can't think of a nicer couple. I hope someday to run into you guys there. Who knows what is in store for us all huh? Bless you guys! Stay happy & healthy!

Very good tribute from you ,,,,

Great Story !

A part of bliss is being non judgmental. Thank you Paul.

To be honest not a big fan of your videos lately, but kudos to you for the heartfelt dedication. That’s the best tribute I have ever heard for another person. Respectful and very well spoken. I think he would be very proud of your video dedication, i would as friends like you are far and few. Sorry for the loss of your good friend, seems to have been a great person to have known…

Wow what a story of a happy good friend

Wow. What a great homage to your friend. Live your life to the fullest the way you want to not the way other people want. Enjoy your moments.

Sorry for your loss. Memories with a good friend is a treasure. Condolence and may his soul rest in eternal peace. 🙏🏽🌹💞

Great story Paul. You told it well and gave great respect to Tom. I wish I had met him.

Hey Paul my dear friend, I am so sorry for the loss of your good friend Tom Sullivan. I am praying that his family will get through this difficult time in their lives. I wish I could have known Tom, I'm sure that from how you describe him, he was an awesome person. I'm sure that Tom is in a better place now. May God truly bless Tom's family. Thank you Paul my dear friend for sharing this somber video. Please stay safe and healthy, and God bless you and Baby Mae always.😊 😊 😊 ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Been living my life at the present, and that gives me incredible freedom, peace ,happiness and no worries. At the end we all dies anyways no point of stressing about the future,Be thankful for today for tomorrow was never promised! As long as your not hurting anyone youre good to go.

I'm so sorry Paul. Sounds like your friend was a good man. A man living every day to the fullest and having the time of his life. Best wishes.

thanks, Paul.. sorry for your loss. I wish I could have met him.

Sounds like a lovely man. You tell alot by a person for their compassionate love for animals, Daisy was a lucky dog I hope she is OK 👍

Hi Paul,this is another reason why I subscribe to your channel. You put your thoughts out so eloquently plus the fact that you are always so full of wisdom. I just wanna say thank you for sharing them on this forum.

Hi good person Paul, condolence to you friend Tom. A good story about friendship and good life when you are retire in The Philippines. This story is a tribute to your friend Tom. Stay safe and God bless and have a great Christmas eve. greetings from The Netherlands

Paul What a wonderful Homage to your friend. I hope some of his family sees and hears this. What a wonderful friend you seemed to be of his and he to you. I was once told that "if you ever find a true friend, then you are blessed indeed". All other people are mere acquaintances along your life's journey. well, my youtube guy, you've been blessed it seems. So to everyone! If you have a true and good friend, let them know how much they mean to you. Give that to them so that they too when it's time for them to make that journey of passing, they will have that piece of you with them. In my life, I believe this: Love and caring are what we leave here with. Everything else just doesn't seem to really matter in the end. Believe me, I've been clinically dead twice in my life. That's all I care about now. Those that I love and those that I know love me back.

Thank you I hope to have a friend like you when I pass.

Thanks for the memories Tom Sullivan I hope Tom's soul drifts up on a beautiful paradise island and off to the side of the beach an old pirate ship just stuff full of rum I can see Tom's big smile now 🌴🌴

PAUL YOU ARE INDEED A FRIEND TO A FRIEND, TOM..! I FELT YOUR STORY, THANK YOU SO MUCH SIR.

Great eulogy for Tom. I always look at your video I am in hilonges port getting ready to take ferry to cebu. Dumahete been there. But you are right a retired man should enjoy his last year in life. You are very lucky to have may. Hope you are doing ok and enjoying ife to the fullest. Take care God bless. I arrived here on 15 November 21. Ove the Philippines family very one family. God bless you Paul

Another heart felt story from my favorite story teller. Nice job Paul. Sorry for your loss .

God bless Tom he sounds like a really really good man God bless them.

A true touching tribute to your friend Tom. May he rest in peace and with a smile. 😊👍

A great eulogy and tribute to a friend ! Thank you for sharing ! The jeep is called "Owner" in the philippines !

Ya, just have fun while you can still can and feel well enough to try. As long as its not hurting or neglecting anyone else, go for it! RIP Tom.

Hi Paul, thank you for sharing, sounds like Tom was a great guy, I am really sorry for your loss. It will sound out of place to say , but I really wish you a Merry Xmas. Let us hope that Tom is having a joyous drink now, with the angles.

my condolences to you and your friend Tom. A Great tribute to your friend.

Thanks for sharing Paul

Well done, we go through life working hard if you get somewhere where you're comfortable and you can be who you are, it's the best way to be,

A nice tribute to your old friend.

Wow such a great rememerence of a true friend 👊🙏 you're a good man Paul😉

Great video 🤩 sorry for the loss of your good friend

RIP Tom. You sounded like a really good friend and spirit. ❤️

A very respectful blog to your friendship with Tom

Great tribute Paul. I’m sure he was a happy, thoughtful and caring guy. Thanks for the video 🙏🏻

Paul, I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. It surely sounds like he lived out his last being happy with his life! Really that is all we can hope for. God bless

I'm sorry for your loss paul Tom sounds like a good friend and people like that are hard to find and even harder to loose but one thing I believe is the people we love that have passed away are never truly gone they live on forever in our memories and hearts and have become part of who we are through the rest of our lives as long as we hold onto there memories of the life they shared with us they live on forever ❤ stay strong my friend and keep on sharing your life with your friends and you will live forever in their hearts as we'll God bless you and baby mae. Respectfully your friend Bob

Your just as nice ,,,paul.

Sorry Paul for the loss of your friend. That was a nice tribute to someone that made a lot of people feel comfortable to be with. There are not enough people in this world like Tom for sure. It's nice that you because friends with him. Damn Covid disrupting so many things in our lives. May he rest in peace.

Paul,, that was a outstanding remembrance, Tom would be pleased.

What a great tribute to your friend Tom. I can only hope that someone can find that much, good, to say about me when I'm gone. It is nice to know him a little thru your words.

I don't watch many of anyone videos, respect your tribute. I think him and I could shared some laughs.