David, I'm sorry I was feeling so depressed lately that I didn't try to see more of you. I'm sorry I missed the last few Oxford Cambridge events you organized. I took you for granted. Since you always seem so even keeled, I found it hard to believe that you were really ill this time around. I am so sad you are gone. I will really really miss you. There will be a hole in my heart forever. I hope you are happy now wherever you may be. I hope you are in heaven with all of the others who are like you, wonderful, loving, gently giving souls, and with all the people you loved who left earth before you. I hope you understand and see now, all the good you did in this world by reaching out and helping the troubled, poor, and lonely. They know and remember what you did for them. You never said anything mean about anyone, and reserved your anger for the injustices of the world. You never demanded anything for yourself. You always wanted things for others. It is so hard for me to let go and say good-bye. Thank you, David, for having been my friend. Mari