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Richard died yesterday morning at 7 AM Michigan time.
Richard was my closest and four years older brother. I really thought that I wouldn't have this feeling I have upon his death. We really didn't get along very well during the time we were growing up. Mainly because of the four years difference in our ages. I had five siblings. My oldest brother, my older sister, both still alive and my brother Richard, who died yesterday. My closest younger brother died about 20 years ago and my baby brother still alive. I received a short message from my sister informing me of his death. She was as close to Richard as I was to Glenn. Only about a year and a half apart.
Now I know what my father felt as he witnessed the death of his siblings one at a time and wondering who would be next. Richard was the brain of the family. Many years of college and worked as a college professor the rest of his life.
Now, I have to make the decision whether or not to go to his funeral services.

My deepest sympathies for your loss.

The flying out to Michigan in the morning and flying back to Seattle on Monday. I still have doctor's appointments at the VA before the end of the month and on the first, we will be flying back to the Philippine.

So sorry to hear of this, Jim. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Thanks guys,
The funeral is over and we get on a plane back to Seattle in the morning. I still have two or three doctor's appointments with the VA between now and the first when we start the trip back to the Philippines. Richard's daughter lives in the Puget Sound Area and I didn't know it until yesterday. Nice to meet relatives I didn't know.

Sorry to hear about that.

Gene