Brucie - you got it right. Others live on in the memory of those that remain and in the influence that person had on another, for good or for bad.

I hold to the belief that 'I' am part of the universe, in whatever form I exist. That doesn't change - my energy will always be there in one way or another. Yes. I love life and don't want to leave it yet but if that happens then so be it - I've been priviledged to be given an existence that has provided me with a great deal of life experience that I hope has enabled me to help others in one way or another. I know that I've seriously pissed off some people, but who hasn't and that is also a part of living. So, when I die , there will be people remaining who will remember me for good or bad and that will be my legacy.

A friend's nine year old daughter died a few years back and that could be seen as a pointless event, but that child had influenced so many people in her short life that she will be remembered for a long time. The joy she brought to her family and friends won't ever be forgotten.