diff --git a/ssheven-net.c b/ssheven-net.c
index 7d6b146..6a62f31 100644
--- a/ssheven-net.c
+++ b/ssheven-net.c
@@ -622,5 +622,12 @@ void* read_thread(void* arg)
 	// disallow pasting after connection is closed
 	DisableItem(menu, 5);
 
+    // If the remote server closes the client connection unexpectedly, call disconnect()
+    // to release memory and avoid the user having to manually select Disconnect and then
+    // Connect.. from the file menu.
+
+    disconnect();
+
+
 	return 0;
 }