[azasadny]

My grandfather (Stan) died from COPD a year ago February 24th and fortunately wasn't in any pain and was fully aware of his surroundings until his last breath. He had a "good death" and it was peaceful and everything I had hoped it would be since he meant the world to us. He died in his bed, in our house, surrounded by his family and with a smile on his face.

I wish others could die this way and not have the horrible experience of pain, confusion, fear, etc...

I don't support "euthanasia" per se, but I fully support and encourage active pain management. Hospice helps a great deal and they need to contacted earlier in the dying "process" than they usually are... just my .02 worth.