For life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one.
Kahlil Gibran

I'll miss your posts, Paul.

You've opened my eyes on more than one occasion. Now you've opened my heart.

Peace be with you, brother.

I seldom post; but your post was touching.

I wish you all the best in your journey, my friend.

I am speechless.
I find it hard to say good-bye so I will say til we meet again instead.
I was not ready for a thread like this and am a bit choked up.
Good luck my friend.

DO NOT GO GENTLE INTO THAT GOOD NIGHT


Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Dylan Thomas.

I've never known what to say for something like this, for me, this kinda says it all.
Go in peace brother.

Love your neighbor as yourself.

I'm sorry I've never got to met you in this life. Whenever I've needed assistance the Lord has always sent me a mason to help me. I consider them his knights in shinning armour. His human angels. If he is calling you home than he must need another knight at his round table.

It saddens my heart that you must leave us but at least I know you will do even greater works where you go. Your wisdom you have shown tells me that you know its not the amount of time we have but how we use it. Thank you for bringing that out to us in your post.

Blessings to you and thank you for making a difference while you are here with us.

Appak, I am honored to call you Brother. Your fortitude should be a lesson for everyone.

Brother,

It's been an honor to know you even if it has only been through this forum.

In a way you are revealing the biggest secret of all... that beyond our mortal existence we are immortal and the big Guy upstairs loves all of us.

Thank you and bless you!

Personally I think this thread should be one of our top threads of the year just because it's so amazing and personal.

I can't say I know you man but damn this is touching for everyone. I hope it's all that you're wanting afterwards, peace.

Your acceptance of this physical cease and desist and your posting of such is most admirable.

May your Pyre to the Sea be bright.
May all of your questions be answered.

Peace...

You will be missed greatly. Every now and then, give us a rainbow to let us know you are checking on us. I will look for you when my time comes and finaly meet in person.
see you later brother.

I will personally remember your words and carry them on in my life... Rest peaceful my brother, the works of your kind inspire my soul and make me feel just a bit more human then i once was before.

We will meet again!

Appak, old electronically disembodied friend

Intelligence such as this is fearful at first and terrifying to the faithless. I'm glad you've reached that well of peace within that allows a more perfect understanding of this plane. Rage not, for you know that better than this awaits the good and faithful servant.

Your presence will be missed, your fellowship long remembered.

May the G.A.O.T.U. receive you and praise his servant for a job well done.

Fitz

Blessings to you, Paul.

I admire your courage in this moment and wish you well in your further journeys. You will be missed on this plain.

Harry Houdini himself said he'd send back a sign and he didn't. Something tells me you won't be able to either.

If you have Jesus, no need to send a sign, we know you're gonna be just great.

But, as all brothers and sisters, as children of God I wish you luck brother. I'll see you sometime within the next year I'm sure as I too am graduating from this life to the next soon.

God bless.

The master level of this thread has been reached.
It now holds the secret amount of 33 flags.

There is no death but only life

There is no darkness but only light

There is no pain but only love

Soon you will remember of what I am speaking of

If by chance you shall return

Intent as always to help others learn

A hero’s welcome you have surely earned

Alas till then parting is such sweet sorrow

Wishing you only golden morrows

To break this earth’s surely bonds

Keeps all of our souls healthy and strong

Rest, relax and rejuvenate

It is a most joyful return for you I anticipate