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Dead Man's Prologue

Dead Man’s Prologue Apologies I can’t be with you all, I was un-expectantly called away. Without prior notice or warning, Urgent meeting with overnight stay. Thank you for a marvelous turn out, Deeply honoured, feeling so proud. Enjoy my life in raucous celebration, Remembrance of joy, happy crowd. Surprisingly I made it to Heaven, To be honest, It’s not bad up here. We have Wi-Fi and all mod cons, Even a fridge stocked with cold beer. Time now to end this broadcast, Losing connection dear family & friends. So grateful for the times we shared, Goodbye now as my mortal life ends.

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Caycay Jennings

Date: 10/12/2018 10:07:00 AM

Partly laughed, well mostly did until the end when I partly cried. You mixed the two in my view, but in an impressively dramatic, witty and humorous way. You realize, of course, that now you must assign someone close to you the job of actually reading this at your funeral! No, not me - I don't do podiums. All the best ... CayCay

Kevin Shaw
Date: 10/12/2018 5:59:00 PM

I wrote this shortly after attending the funeral of a friend, he was only 31. Obviously there was no broadcast but tears and laughter, thanks CayCay for your kind words, kind regards, Kevin xx

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/11/2018 6:15:00 PM

I think this is marvelous, and I hope that you are right. My gut says you are!

Kevin Shaw
Date: 10/12/2018 6:01:00 PM

Thanks Caren, regards, Kevin xx

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/11/2018 6:06:00 PM

Great perspective. An enjoyable read. Nice to know you are still around though, Kevin.