Several close friends have recently lost loved ones, leaving a trail of tears and sadness from grieving.

From a young amiable man in his prime, whose life was taken away by a freak accident, to a middle-aged man who has been ailing, whose health took a downturn and he passed on, to a revered elderly icon who has left a legacy of community service, religious growth, family and education.

In moments like this, we all pause and remember the limited and fleeting nature of our time in this world.

From the moment we are born death hooves around all of us from a myriad of sources and causes.