@Ava: I'm so sorry for your loss. </3 I hope you, your family, and his loved ones can find comfort and peace. 34 is way too young indeed.
I'm feeling loss as well, though perhaps not as hard, but still. I learned that this morning one of my favorite residents passed away. She would have been 56 next month, as she was born the day after my dad (though she reminded me more of my mom). Brain cancer took her, and she made the decision not to have it treated even though her last few weeks with us were hell for her (uncontrolled seizures).
Also tomorrow morning will be a 'celebration of life' service for another resident who recently passed away at 92. He was close because he was the first lefty I met at work, and I've known him for 5 years. So I'm gonna come to work early for the service, and remember to wear blue for his memory.