a tragic loss

Just back from vacation, the first thing I learn is that a seriously ill PCV has passed away,
only 23 years old, recently graduated, out in the world doing some good.  His family is not releasing the cause of death, only illness.

My heart breaks for his parents.  I cannot imagine their pain!  I did not know him well since he was at a different training site last summer.  The PCVs from his training site are planning a memorial in Chengdu later this month, and PC is buying us train tickets and a hotel room so we can attend.

Whatever inconveniences and frustrations I face here, or any of us PCVs, totally diminish when compared to a loss of life.