16.

Dirk ten Wolde

July 21, 1945 -- September 11, 2018

"Tell me what it is like to die," I answered.

"You experience something similar every day," Death said softly. 

"It is as familiar to you as bread and butter."

"Yes," I said. "It is like every night when I fall asleep."

"No. It is like every morning when you wake up."

-- Keturah and Lord Death by Martine Leavitt --

Dad, I sure do hope it's a beautiful morning for you...