Losing a loved one, even after a prolonged bout with cancer or disease, is never a subject you can completely prepare yourself for. Until the loss happens, you cannot know how you'll react or how long it'll take before it sinks in. There may always be a bit of a void left because this person, I'm assuming, held a special place in your heart, and yet, that being said, perhaps take some solace in that he will never truly be gone. So long as you cherish his legacy, you recall all the good times you had with him, the courage he displayed these last years of his life, and the memories that will always be a part of your life, he will continue to live on as well.

We all grieve differently, depending on who we are, who we lost, and the circumstances surrounding the loss. That being said, you have handled this situation, from my point of view, with dignity, grace, and an obvious love for him, and perhaps the greatest tribute you can make is to live your life to the fullest with him always in your heart.

May you all find some lasting wonderful memory to hang on to during this trying experience, and hopefully, everyone will grow stronger and closer together as you all move forward.

Take care all.