Today was David's funeral. We went over to the funeral home about 10:30 A.M. and it wasn't long before the room was filled to overflowing with family and friends. My daughter was held together with gossamer threads and she put on a brave face that belied the sorrow underneath.
There were photo boards at various locations around the room and it hurt terribly to see David's big smile in happier days. When we are healthy and happy we can't even imagine that one day we'll be gone. David was a muscular young man with laughter and energy to spare so how could he have known how short his lifetime would be?
Friends and relatives spoke highly of him and we all laughed at some of the more humorous memories. David not only had a large, loving family but he'd made many friends over the years. The common thread in their eulogies was that he made them laugh.
When all is said and done, leaving this world behind with scores of people who remember how much fun you were to be around is quite a compliment.
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