So deeply does profound grief affect the entire human spirit that even the bravest souls among us may suddenly falter in their resolve. Such is the tremendous persuasive power of carefully chosen words that they can literally start devastating wars or alternatively bring lasting peace between nations. Nor shall we ever forget or forgive those who callously sacrificed everything for their own selfish ambitions and narrow goals. So swift and unexpected was his sudden departure that no one present at the gathering could even bid him a proper farewell before he disappeared.