To Alan and his family -- I am so sorry to hear this news. Alan, based on my many years of seeing you and your father together, I completely understand your feeling comfortable in knowing that your father must have understood your feelings for him, without your having to say "one last goodbye". Nevertheless, there is always pain in losing one so close; hence, the source of my sorrow for you. I hope you are well otherwise, and that the difficulties with your back surgery are now behind you.