Jerry, thanks so much for posting this, since we know that Joy will not be able to write for a few days.

Joy, my prayers go out for you and your mother for comfort during this time of loss. I guess it is fair to say that nobody "deserves" such difficulties at the end of a life lived well in service to God and man, but I know you'll agree that, though it was not the ending that anyone would have chosen for him, he managed it as well as any person possibly could have. I am awfully proud of him for that.

I know that your family will support each other by remembering the best times of his life.

I share your relief that he is no longer suffering and is at peace.

Know that your family here will hold him and your family in our hearts and prayers.

XO--Colleen