Previous Co-worker

Today, after a morning training, I went to the funeral of a former co-worker. He had retired a few years ago when the county didn't take the contract that covered his position. He really didn't want to retire but he also didn't want a different job. He loved his job as a workshop facilitator. Sadly, last week he suffered a heart attack and passed away suddenly. It was a shock because he was very fit, having been a ref for various sports for many years. There were many people attending the service. We thought maybe he had been cremated because there was no casket, just many pictures and mementos from his life. We discovered he had been an organ donor. Another co-worker and I attended the funeral and met with many other former co-workers. It was a sad occasion to see some wonderful people.