Death is an unfortunate, and inevitable part of life that is totally inescapable. Whenever we encounter death sometimes it hurts us more than others but regardless, we should all show proper empathy.

Death can bring out the best of some, and the worst of others. What I mean by that statement is that while some are the first to call, bring flowers, gifts, or even food here in the south others begin contemplating what they want. Vehicles, bank accounts, guns, or even that pie plate in the kitchen cabinet these things can wait.

While we are trying to mourn the loss of a family member or friend these greedy people are asking questions. "Can I have this" or "They wanted me to have that". Most of these inconsiderate people do not even wait until after the funeral or the person to be laid to rest before they begin acting like total savages, taking everything and even things that have no sentimental value to them.

Sometimes before the person even dies we are having to deal with the stresses of losing a close acquaintance as well as fighting off the ones with sticky fingers.

We may never understand why these people behave this way, perhaps its just the greed that lives within them, but whatever the case our memories of their behavior will not die.

In the end, they will probably get what they wanted or at least something that they wanted, but only in spite of us giving in by hopes that we can mourn in peace, but they return. They always return.

For those who have been greedy in the past or for those that may attempt it, don't. Death is not a time to be this way. Mourn the loss of that person and enjoy the memories with them. Because in the end, possessions will break or lose value, but if you have those memories they will never die.