RIP

Walt Barber passed away last Monday. We knew it was going to happen soon, but it is still a bit jarring when the call comes and makes the dreaded expectation a reality. I'm embarrassed to admit that when Dan told me that the funeral was on Friday at 11 am, I said, "well I can't go, I have to go to work. I can't cancel classes." Dan said he understood and that he would be sure to go and represent our family. Then, thank God, I got a clue. How could I not go and pay my respects and offer support to the family? So, I cancelled all my classes on Friday and I plan to be there and remember this wonderful man. Bruce, Walt's stepson and Dan's childhood friend, called today to ask Dan if he would be one of the pallbearers. Dan was so honored and immediately accepted. Tomorrow will be a sad day. We'll say good-bye to Walt and remember what a loving, kind, and giving man he was.