Some would say I'm deeply emotional (though, I prefer the word 'passionate') and they would not be incorrect, however, many have thought otherwise. This is the burden one carries when they are a Stoic. Fortunately, I have only been to one funeral in my life - for a supply sergeant in my Army unit who was killed on his motorcycle by an idiot in an automobile who broadsided him. He was a good man. I have no plans to attend any others (although, I would happily attend a wake) and, though, I may do it out of respect, I will not shed a tear. If it is more than you can bear, you probably don't want to invite me to a funeral. I offer this in my defense:

Some would say I'm deeply emotional (though, I prefer the word 'passionate') and they would not be incorrect, however, many have thought otherwise. This is the burden one carries when they are a Stoic. Fortunately, I have only been to one funeral in my life - for a supply sergeant in my Army unit who was killed on his motorcycle by an idiot in an automobile who broadsided him. He was a good man. I have no plans to attend any others (although, I would happily attend a wake) and, though, I may do it out of respect, I will not shed a tear. If it is more than you can bear, you probably don't want to invite me to a funeral. I offer this in my defense: - It takes a lifetime of preparation to grieve as the Stoics did – without weeping and wailing, but with a heart full of love