How has death affected you?

I know that the most important thing in life is to live before you die. But what if someone you know has died?

I also know that... to live is not just to barely survive through the day, but to enjoy while surviving. It is not just to merely appreciate, but to enjoy appreciation.

I myself have experienced a beloved grandfather's death. He died of cancer, and our whole family grieved along with. I wrote a poem of peaceful death.

http://authspot.com/poetry/world-of-dreams-3/

That was how I felt when I witnessed death. I just imagine... peace. That's all. No more lies, hurt, pain, sorrow, or even joy for them.

How has death of others affected you?