So sorry to hear about your job Lisa.. it's rare to find a job that you love.. but I truly believe YOU will find another... and now you're free to explore your feelings with your xCEO.. if that is what you want to do?
Also, I echo "Handsome's" thoughts... I would imagine that an Alpha male, like your wonderful CEO, would take the feel the responsibility of having to let go of all of his employees with much more difficultly than the loss of his own job. I don't envy him, the poor thing.
I think your email was great.. especially since it sounds like you are the only person he confided in about this... and you want to be there for him. I know it must mean the world to him.
Hugs, W2G
PS.. I've got my fingers crossed that you go out for drinks with him tonight!