How very sad...I have been flying since 1968 (June 10th to be exact) and I still love it!
Been in the Military and then several different airlines. Sure I've been made redundant a few times but "you stand yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again!"
Even Airline flying can be reqarding if you go out there and do the best you can every single day. That's what being a "Professional" pilot is all about.
I am on standby at the moment and hoping the phone rings!