I ache for you on this one, Char. It seems as though the family is being unfair. If they decided not to tell him then it seems to me that they shouldn't have told those that care about him. It puts an unfair burden on you. But you surely must respect their wishes as you have said you would. I think this is a good one to ponder on as I head up to the hill with the old Low D. Know that I will be playing to honor the type of friend that you obviously are.

As to what would I want. That is easy. I would want to know. I made peace with the old masked man a long time ago. Death is not a surprise, nor is the result unknown. But I would want to know so that my last hours on this side of the curtain could be spent reassuring my loved ones and friends.

All the best,

Mick