Saturday, March 28, 2015

Sounds like a good life, well lived


The obituary of an Alaska man caused me to smile.  It begins:

Captain Donald Alexander Malcolm Jr., 60, died Feb. 28, 2015, nestled in the bosom of his family, while smoking, drinking whiskey and telling lies. He died from complications resulting from being stubborn, refusing to go to the doctor, and raising hell for six decades. Stomach cancer also played a minor role in his demise.

There's more at the link.  Read the comments below it as well.  They're worth it.

Sounds like Mr. Malcolm lived a good life and lived it well.  We need more like him, and we're diminished by their loss. May he rest in peace.

Peter

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3 comments:

  1. C. S. P. SchofieldMarch 29, 2015 at 6:29 AM

    That is one fine obituary.

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  2. DickMarch 29, 2015 at 7:37 AM

    Great obituary. It really gave the flavor of the man. I felt like I knew him or wanted to know him.

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  3. Old NFOMarch 29, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    No question, that is a great one!

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