These words of Benjamin Franklin to the daughter of his deceased brother, John, on the occasion of his death.
"A man is not completely born until he is dead. Why then should we grieve that a new child is born among the immortals? We are spirits. That bodies should be lent to us while they afford us pleasure, assist us in acquiring knowledge or in doing good to our fellow creatures is a kind of benevolent act of God.When they become unfiit for these purposes, and afford us pain instead of pleasure, instead of an aid become an encumbrance and answer none of these intentions for which they were given, it is equally kind and benevolent that a way is provided by which we get rid of them. Death is that way."
I am proud to have known Webby and to call him my friend. My condolences to his large and wonderful family.
Burgess Kegan