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One year ago last month, my next door neighbor went to the Dr with back pain. A number of tests later, the diagnosis was cancer. He was in and out of care through the fall, home for Christmas then back in to palliative care in January. I wasn't able to see him the last time I dropped in to the health center, but the time before we were acknowledging this wasn't turning out the way we had hoped and in effect, said "Goodbye "
He died yesterday morning with family by his side.
I know it sounds odd, but it was almost a relief.
Wayne, my friend, I'm glad you aren't in pain anymore.
I'll miss our talks.

Best
Les