My Father's Death and Funeral
My father passed away on August 16th. Today we buried him at Elm Creek Community Cemetery which is about 8 to 10 miles outside of Seguin in the country. I am relieved that my Dad's suffering has ended, but I am sad. Even though he was 70 years old, he never really seemed that old. To me, he was always in his late 40s or early 50s. I wish that cancer had not killed him. I wish that he had lived till he was a 120.

The funeral was officiated by Jeremy Roy, the hospital chaplain at Guadalupe Valley Regional Hospital. My Dad knew his father. Jeremy's father was also my drafting teacher in high school. Jeremy did an excellent job with the service and Nicole Bennet sang beautifully.

The older I get, the younger that 70 appears to be.

The outpouring of support from family, friends and neighbors has been tremendous. I don't think we realized how many people really loved my Dad. Goodbye Dad.

Obituary/Memorial for my father.

Death
The doctor and hospice nurse say Dad will pass away within 24 hours. Considering how much pain and distress his body has suffered, I wish it would come sooner rather than later. He has fought the good fight, but now he needs to go home to rest with Jesus where he will have peace for all eternity.

I'm sad for my family and especially for my Mom, but since there is no cure for prostate cancer and he's in the final stages, I wish his death would come quickly.

Somewhat ironic is that Merv Griffin has died today of prostate cancer.