My mother's best friend passed away this afternoon. Very unexpected as he had no terminal illness or anything of that kind. He died of a heart attack. He was just a few years older than my mother. They'd been friends for almost 40 years. He was in the airline buisness. I remember way back when i was a child, how before flying off he'd give a call from the airport just to ask me what I would like from whichever country he'd be off to. Brings back tears. He was a man who was respected and loved by everyone who met him.

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Dear Uncle M,

Even though I know you'll never read this post, I still feel it part of me to write it. Probably the closest I'll ever get to giving you some sort of an eulogy. Your voice has always been something I've looked forward to hearing. You were somone whom I looked up to for so many reasons. What upsets me the most is that long awaited lunch that seemed to keep getting postponed. Something which I was looking forward to very much. There was so much to tell you, to share with you, to make you laugh at and to just listen to what you had to say over some of my quirky ideas. I'm sorry we lost the time we had. I'll now just have to know you through my mother's eyes. It saddens me to know this is it. But it brightens me to know you have gone to a better place where I'm sure you're much happier. You will be missed. I love you, Uncle M. You will be remembered by everyone whose life you've touched. Your flame will burn forever in our hearts.

Love Always,

Sangeetha