HS buddy passed at 61 recently from ALS

He had recently retired 2 years ago, from 30 years as a coach, teacher. He always lived life to the fullest. He was an avid runner, from HS days and beyond. Ran in the Boston Marathon, on a hot, humid day, which he never ran well in, and posted his best time ever. God he was so proud of that!
He taught HS kids how to run, how to drive, he always smiled, ready to assist any who asked.
He began a 1-5-10k Run during the town’s summer festival. It remains the oldest run in the state, going on 39 years.
Our age group are responsible for many of the current laws. Today’s teens can’t think of 1/2 the stuff WE got away with in HS. We were lucky. We know this.
His funeral Mass was the celebration of his life. Friends gathered to reminisce, laugh, remember, and move on. He left a large whole to fill.
There are those who have it all and still remain the greediest, most vile creations on earth. They remain.
There are those who did all they could assisting others, never ask or want.
The latter are taken from life, perhaps to make those remaining open their eyes and hopefully begin to follow suit in their own lives
He will be missed
He is missed
His type of life carries forward through others