http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/knoxne ... =141043441My dad was also my friend and next-door-neighbor. With his passing I feel a great whole in my life.
Here is what I read at his burial.
To: Dr. Frank V. Comas, March 23, 2010
To My Father
At this solemn time I cannot help but be inspired by your life. You have faced unbelievable obstacles in your life yet you thrived and seemed to succeed at most every venture you undertook. You worked tirelessly to provide for your family. Your professional life was dedicated to curing the curable, and comforting the incurable.
Many, many people have been, and will be the beneficiaries your life’s efforts. As we lay your body to rest for the final time, I know that your spirit will undoubtedly live on in the hearts and minds of those that knew you, and those whose lives you have touched.
I said this time was solemn, but it is also joyous. In the end you welcomed death that ended the suffering your failing body was causing you. You lived a life that was long and full, and surely you have accomplished most of your goals. In twilight of your life you were surrounded by loved ones, and living in you’re your own home, as was your desire. I am happy that I could help make that possible for you.
On your final day you told me how lucky you felt, being surrounded by love. However I cannot help but feel that truly we owed you our love, for you had given so much in so many ways. If I can earn half the love you did, I will be truly blessed.
While you could sometimes be a harsh critic, I know you always had the best intentions. You have been so generous, sometimes even way beyond what is reasonable. But you have given me two gifts which I will always cherish above all others: Your final words “I feel happy,” and claiming me as your friend. I could not be more honored.
bon viatge el meu amic