This is a great thread.

Thanks to petr for sharing his story, as its immediacy has made all the others so much more tangible.

And thanks to cats for starting it and giving us the opportunity to reflect in a meaningful way.

Ever been for a walk in a cemetery? I love to. I'm not morbid, I am not fixated on tragedy and death. The thing I love about them is that they are the only places on earth that are dedicated to individual people. Each stone marks a life story and reminds you that each life mattered.

Just like each and every one of the posts in this thread, which remind us of the infinite beauty and brilliance of all the men mentioned in equal measure.

Hey Kendall ... if ever you fancied telling us some of his story I'd love to hear it.