They say that the good die young. And we're here to say goodbye to a good man who fought a long and courageous battle. Paul Bringardner was indeed a good man, a good husband, a good friend, and a good brother.

Stricken with an illness at a relatively young age. Paul never complained. He was always cheerful and maintained a sense of humor. He never had a bad thing to say about anyone or anything.

It would have been easy, in fact human nature to ask why me? Why must I bear this burden? It's not fair! But Paul never did. HE was positive to the very end.

Now, that he's gone, I ask myself, "Why him"? Why not me? But for the grace of God, there go I.

I can't answer that question. But I believe that Paul would say "Live life to the fullest"! "Enjoy and cherish every minute" and think of me.

We're here to pay our respects to Paul Bringardner, But not our last respects. Because he will always be with us in our minds and in our hearts.