Hans and I became fast friends. I was so excited for him when he got his approval for surgery. I know things were tough for him for a long time but he was a fighter. My condolences go out to his family and loved ones. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hans my friend I will miss you. I will miss your laughter and your grace. Thanks for being my friend. As you travel on your next journey I know you will be taking a piece of all of us with you. You will never be forgotten. Here is a poem for you. Farewell my friend.
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When the warmth of the sun touches my face,
I see your smile and feel your embrace.
I hear the whisper of love in the wind
And I know that you are close to me again
The rain speaks of tears and the thunder of pain,
But soon the sun comes the earth to reclaim.
As the days come and go and the world moves on,
I know you're still here, you'll never be gone.
On the night the Angel came and took your hand,
We cried as you left for an unknown land.
But Heaven rejoiced as you came into sight,
For your soul was a diamond, shining so bright!