I wonder if it is better for the loss to happen quickly or for there to be a chance to bring closure to a life. My grandmother died slowly but her mind was gone. There was a time when we could tell her we loved her and we were able to come to terms with her death before it occurred, not that it helped. An acquaintance's father died slowly of cancer, years of tubes and hospitals before the end. He had a chance to bring closure to his father's life but the memories of the years before the death stayed with him for a long time. My friend's father died suddenly but she felt confident today that everything had been said and done so there was peace with his passing.
I don't think there is a good way for people to die when you think of those left here. We all mourn and suffer and feel loss. Closure or not, there is emotional pain associated with death. I think, though, what is important is that we love those around us every day as if it were their last day. As my friend found out today, it just might be.
Rest in peace, Mr. Midura and peace to your family.
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