Marc Orchant - You will be missed.

I got the official news through GottaBeMobile. Marc Orchant, after suffering a major heart attack last week, passed away today. This is not the place for obituaries as I will leave that to his family. I am going to say only one bit of eulogy:

I am not really a religious man. When asked about heaven, reincarnation, or cosmic awakening, I answer that I simply do not know. I am sure of one thing: Immortality is secured in what you do in this life. After every conversation, you leave part of yourself with someone and take part of them with you. Everything you write gives something to the reader. Everything you create and accomplish, for better or worse, gives something to the lives of the next generation.

With that, I have to say that Marc's immortality is the wisdom, insight, and discussions he has shared. All of us - his readers and fans - are enriched by his contribution to our lives. Whether we agreed or disagreed with his point of view, he kept us thinking and discussing. While we cannot look forward to his next thoughtful essay or brilliant editorial, we will take what he gave us and continue to make it part of our lives. In that, Marc Orchant will live forever.

Farewell, Marc.