Nova, Larence G.

1BSA-2

AN UNFORSEEABLE EVENT

Our attitudes toward death are shaped by our personal experiences, religious or moral beliefs, culture,
family history, and current life circumstances. We do have one thing in common: death and dying can play a
significant part in our lives. We will all die, and the bulk of us will miss those we love and care for at some point
in our lives. Death is a necessary and inevitable part of life. Thinking about it and talking about it with your
family, learning how you feel and what you believe, and sharing your desires would give you peace of mind and
inspire them to care about you according to your wishes.

People often travel long distances to visit a loved one, a good friend, or an acquaintance who has passed
away. They do it out of respect for one another. Many people who are unable to attend give flowers and greeting
cards. Every person and flower is the result of a love gesture and serves as a reminder of the loss that comes with
death. In an odd way, death gives one a lesson in happiness. Compassion, love, and admiration have been shown
for the one that has passed away. Many that have travelled far from home still express love. Being alive, as well
as being reunited with loved ones we haven't seen in a long time, provides much comfort, as does sharing sorrow.

The value of honoring people is one of the most important lessons learnt from death. We think about the
person we've missed. We remember all of the good times we had together, the stories we told, the successes and
losses, the joys and disappointments, the happiness and tears. We understand how much we will miss him or her
the most.