I just got a phone call telling me the man I taught school with for 33 yrs. just passed away. He retired in June of 2003, had hip surgery in Dec. and was diagnosed with lung cancer in March of this year. He went thru chemo and even tried the big pill. Nothing worked. He was 57. We were team partners for the last eight years and he and I planned our retirements together - I changed my mind and stayed. He didn't get the chance to enjoy any of his retirement, and he really wanted to. Now he is gone. What a shame.