It is never easy to lose a loved one. He had a stroke and in the first week he was feisty, then he got markedly worse. He did not go in a car accident or a massive heart attack, nor did he suffer for months or years in a coma or in a semi paralyzed state. My boys got to see him and give him a hug to which he squeezed their hands, and he kissed my wife's hand. He was the greatest man I met, and gave me the life I have now. He set the bar very high for me, and gave me the wisdom, tools, drive and motivation to clear that bar. I could not be more happy he and my mother chose to adopt me. Now I have to write a eulogy for the friday service. God help me.