That's the sad part of working with people my age. You lose one, and it's like you're losing family. I have a big album of people I've lost here.

I love my work. We have some good times here, and they take care of me. This is my extended family here, and I look forward to each day coming in.

I almost panicked because I wasn't old enough for Social Security and I had no formal education.

I was honored. I was shocked. I still feel there's someone more deserving than I. It was an honor.

This is like losing family. We are all very upset.

It was very much like losing a family member. And, of course, you never really get over it. You get through it and you rebuild your life. But it's always there. And I will always carry that with me.