I come from a large family. At the time of my father's death, everyone gathered round, with the hope that each could do something in the way of support to my parents, and each other. Even with all the family around, I was struck by how lonely a process it is for the one who's preparing to depart. I can't help but think that as our own time comes, when we have to "walk that lonesome highway", and that "we have to walk it by ourself", that it would be a great comfort to have caring loved ones around us. You've filled that role very well, Harley, even if his children have not. They may not learn of that empathy until their own time comes. My condolences.
They're just fish, right? Right?