renapd, I've lost two friends this year. It is hard, But they were both in pain. The first was a girl I met over twenty years ago who died of cancer - her funeral was like a reunion of sorts - it would have been nice to see all those people under happier circumstances. The second was a friend of over 15 years who died of a heart attack. He was buried at sea by the Coast Guard of whom he served in the reserve until the age of 47. Although I didn't know your friend I feel your pain through my own. I am sorry for your loss. In my case I can only hope that they are in a better place. I wish the same for your friend Jim. My sympathy, - TJ (bikermouse)