I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for reminding all of us how precious life is and how important our friends are. As for the regrets, we all have them at times like you are experiencing. It is normal. Don't be hard on yourself. Use these feelings to embrace those who are, and were, important in your life and tell them you love them. And now, because of your very real and very touching article, I think I'll go call my army buddy in Canton, Ohio who is battling Agent Orange related cancer. Thank you, Parker, for sharing.