It's Sad When You Can't Award something Deserving to someone While They are Alive

Tonight, I was honored to accept an award from the American
Council of the Blind on behalf of someone from my home state of
Illinois who did a lot for access ! books and the written word
for people who are blind. While I was honored to do this, I was
saddened that this person could not have been honored while he
was still alive and that instead, this well-deserved honor is
being presented posthumously.

While I am saddened that this person could not have been honored
while alive, I am comforted by the realization that this person's
family realizes what a special award this is and is prepared to
accept it in his memory. I guess it's like a lot of things.
While you can never bring back someone or some thing, know one
can take away the memories or in this case, the good work this
person did.