no plans for services have been announced. we have assisted over 2 million people during our 45 years in this industry. it took me several (maybe 20?) he was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and one sister. i fall into the trap of thinking that if i just stay on top of my messages as they come in, it will be less overwhelming. compare this year’s 19 to last year’s 32. in 2011 there were 25 different batters, 28 in 2010, 27 in 2009. this year was well below normal and, given their talent, that was a good thing. 