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You'd probably expect some kind of journal entry with some absurd jokes or reviews of something you obviously would never have heard of if it weren't for me. But this time, for once, I'm writing something serious. And I'm sad to the point of tears as I write it.

A relative of mine, real dear to me, passed away a few minutes at the age of 67. His name was Don. This person was one of the kindest folks I ever met. He always had a smile on his face and did everything he could to help others out. I went to the hospital at 9:00 PM to see him and seeing him in such a condition was pretty harsh, but the news now is just painful. Even though I've lost plenty of relatives, I finally know the real pain it is to lose a loved one. And seeing my gruff dad trying to stifle tears is shocking as well, as my dad cared about his brother a whole lot, if not more than anything.

But I won't remember him for ever doing a single bad thing. And I won't fully remember this man for dying this night. I will always remember my uncle Don as a caring, upbeat, and persistent person who never gave up and gave everything to help others out. A fighter to the end. Don, 1938-2005. He will be missed.