in memoriam

It dawned on me that my last 3 posts were in memoriam. Sad.

I only knew one of the three individuals personally but they all affected my life in some way and/or left me with important memories. Individual anecdotes and examples are unimportant. However, if there is a common thread it is loyalty. I ain't talking about blind loyalty. I am talking about critical loyalty.

I also hate using the term 'Rest In Peace' as it is heavy with religious connotations. I don't mind 'Rest In Power' but that doesn't always feel right. I try to stick with 'Long Live..." because anyone worth remembering lives on forever through us.