Tom Beer shared a tribute letter he wrote about his father. To have lived a life where one has influenced those around you in such a positive way is a life well lived. Here is a quote from the buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh I hold my face in my two hands. No, I am not crying. I hold my face in my two hands to keep the loneliness warm - two hands protecting, two hands nourishing, two hands preventing my soul from leaving me in anger.