David Braden said:

My father has had cancer and it has been my priviledge these past five months to transport him back and forth from the oncologist for chemotherapy. On Friday, his condition took a turn for the worst and he died on Monday, January 31, 2005. He made it to 80 almost 81 (something he never thought he would do as his Dad died of a heart condition when my Dad was 11). He lived a full and happy life surrounded by his family and travelling extensively. I will miss him.

David,

Sorry about your loss. Abe Maslow, probably America's greatest psychologist, once said that a man never really grows up until his father dies. It was true in my case but I was only 34. Now that a year-plus has passed, I'd be interested in what you think.