Pete was the definition of a mensch, always looking out for other people, helping friends and total strangers alike, ever generous and kind. He had the most amazing, positive outlook on life, regardless of any personal challenges he faced. Our design team always told him if we were stranded on a desert island, he was the ONE person we’d want to have there with us, because he’d make sure we were all ok. In our professional relationship, he was the team’s “5th Beatle”, making sure every print job big or small had a flawless result and delivered on time. A consummate pro at his job, we followed him wherever he went. In our personal relationship, he was simply the best friend you could ever hope for. We will miss you forever, and we are all better people simply from having been in your orbit for a few decades. As your Pop Mike Popovich always said: "God love ya." Rest in power friend.

The last thing you think you  are  going to hear happens out of no where. Someone you love dying suddenly unexpectedly. 

Mortality arrived at different rates of speed in different way. However death keeps its own calendar. 

All we can take in death are our thoughts and feeling. 

There are questions to ask at the end of life or anytime.  

Have I made my life purposeful?Have I learned  to care for others? Have I touched others in a meaningful way? Have I brought joy into the lives of others?have my existence mattered to others well being?  

These are questions that should matter most to us as human being., whose happiness and suffering are defined by how we relate  to others.  

No force can stop time but how we use our time is up to us.

 For me compassion is the key to a meaningful life. 

For Pete he has answered to all these questions, his life was mindfully lived and we are all richer for it. 

We all have the potential for change. Intention is the third dimension. 

Pete thank you for your gifts and here is a big hug and love for you.