like you said, cry with him, be there, and hugsss
the only great words are, I am sorry...I am sorry on how hard this is...and more hugs and tears with him...

being there for someone thru grief is the best...and the I am sorry....

I learned when we lost a baby full term...what NOT to say....to someone when losing or lost a loved one...the well it was meant to be, or maybe they are in a better place...(and I believe in heaven..just didnt want to hear that at first when lost a child), or It will get better...those kindof comments...didnt help....

the ppl who just held me, cried with me, said sorry, remembered the anniversary with a card...stuff like that helped...hugsssss and sorry about your friends hardship...sarah