RIP Grandpa

I have never had someone close to me die until last night at 11:30 when my grandpa passed away. In high school there were a couple students i knew that died but they weren't that close to me so i never felt anything. My grandfather was different though because we were close and i say him often. He shared stories with me about the navy, took me hunting and taught me alot of other things. When he died it hit me that he is totally out of my life forever. There is no coming back or a way to reverse what has happened. He was a good man and all that is left of him is his memories and what he has instilled in me to carry out into the world. Thinking about it makes me realize that death is just a part of life. Everyone is born and than dies and in my life time there will be more people even closer to me that will pass away. Not to say that I should get used to loved ones dying but i think i should just accept it as a fact of life. Life is a present, a gift, an honor and it should be cherished.