Julie I dont know how anyone could follow that sentiment you wrote. It was very beautiful, and you could tell you wrote it from your heart. It said it all, Al was a great man.
I do remember all those firsts you meantion with Al, and that is why its so hard to comprehend that he is gone....
I hope that his family, and friends are more at peace now, knowing that he is now longer in pain, and is with his son. I am watching my dad fight this exact fight as we speak, and its not an easy thing to watch...
God Speed Al, and may you rest in peace....