John Paul II
 

What a sad day this has been. Regardless of different religious affiliations and loyalties, Pope John Paul II has been recognized as an amazing influence on the world. While death is imminent for all of us at some point, this world is losing one of its very finest.

While many are praying for his recovery around the world, I believe that everyone has a time to go, and all the prayers in the world will not alter that. I'll just pray that he goes peacefully.

It was like my grandpa dying, i took it very badly. i could not stand to see it on the news.

This will sound pretty bad, but...
 

I am no longer Catholic, but I am very sad at the loss of a great man from the world, but do not despair. Remember: the pope is one of the only people guarenteed a place directly to heaven (all of Dante's bitterness aside). So though it may sound bad: He IS in a better place, beyond the pains of the body.
Bill