Living in Southern California for many years led me to moving a few times, especially after divorce. There was one older couple in particular that happened to be my neighbor during those years. They were a very personable couple. They always went out of their way to be friendly and helpful and often invited us over to sit and chat. They kept an eye on my golden retriever when I was at work, and even my parents grew to know them as dear friends. As we knew them we learned of t