I was saddened to learn recently about my high-school class of 1971. There were 72 of us (68 graduated), and 16 are no longer with us. That's more than one-fifth of my class.
I had at least four fairly close friends, plus two or three others I knew well. Three of the four are dead, and the others are gone as well.
One of my high-school teachers emailed me the list and told me not to be upset. I wasn't upset, but I WAS saddened. (Yes, there IS a difference.)
Some day, of course, we'll all be gone, but that doesn't sadden me; just the absence of old friends.
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