Today, I went to a funeral for a friend. I knew Howard from work, and at first, we bumped heads quite a bit. Later we worked together when I was on light duty, and I got to drive around with him quite a bit and hear his stories. Howard was a person with a zest and love for life. He was an avid bicyclist, skier, and hunter. At work he was a perfectionist, always striving for a better product. Unfortunately, he contracted ALS last June, and it very quickly attacked his body, making him a quadriplegic within five months. He never saw the new year. The most impactful part of the funeral was when they showed a video with an interview with his pastor. He was in his wheelchair, and the pastor was asking him questions about his faith. He said he knew he didn't have long left, but was not fearful, for he had faith in a better place. That video really touched me - just to know that the human spirit can be so strong when faced with such tragedy. I hope you found you paradise, Howard. Good-by for now, friend...
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