[il-talk] Thoughts of Carmen

[Rick canode]

It is a sad thing to lose a friend, especially a close friend, 
however, our friend, Carmen, isn't really lost. It was believed in 
ancient times, that, no one is really dead, as long as they are 
remembered.  I still believe that, and Carmen will live on through 
our memories of her.  Though she has left us in body, she will always 
be with us in spirit. Death is part of life, and we must accept it, 
and move on.  If she could talk to us now, she'd say, "Don't be sad, 
Just remember me, and get on with it.  Remember the good times, and 
go on with your lives".  That's what we must do.  Carmen would want 
it that way.
So, let's keep Her alive in our memories, and carry on.
She will be sorely missed, but she's gone to a far far better place, 
and we'll see her again on the other side.
There will be a new star in the heavens tonight. That star will be 
Carmen, lighting our way.  Bon Voyage, Carmen.