For almost two years, I kept passing by your star every morning. But these past two days has been different. And with your passing, things will somewhat be different.

A lot of us do know and feel that way. Words of thanks seem to be not enough for the inspiration and laughter that you have given for years to the young, old and the young at heart.


Nevertheless, thank you -- for teaching people how to look at the brighter (and funnier) side of life, and for inculcating to many that laughter is still (and will always be) the best panacea to life's gloomy situations. 


Your mission here on  Earth of providing happiness to people may have ceased. But then it's the angels' turn to experience the same hearty laughter you've shared with us. Heaven is indeed a happier place because they now have you around.