Aww....
I'm sure no matter what position your friend is, that person will be truely honored.
Just remember, we can never change the ways things happen to our lives sometimes, we may be incharge of our lives to some degree, but we must all roll with the punches of harshness.
Don't worry...tragety is only the beginning of a new beginning of why hope, prayer, and revelation come to order.
Though I don't know for certain has happened to your friend, your must remember to stay strong. And keep your friend in your heart....always and forever.