Gary, you made the right decision for Shemp out of LOVE, not your wallet!!! I did the same for Ralph Syracuse. Would it have been worth it to put Shemp thru all the suffering and pain? Now he is at the Bridge, with all his old friends and many new ones that passed on this year. He is young, healthy, and in no pain. He thanks you for doing the right thing for him because you loved him so. Shemp knew how much you loved him and he loved you back for so many years. It is never easy to lose a good friend. Shemp is excited about the Mandarin Buffet!!! And cannot wait to have the shrimp!!! Sleep softly, sweet Shemp...keep watch over Gary...until one fine day when you will be together again...