See 'Ya Bert

Bert Sebranek died today. His real name was Albert, but everybody called him Bert. He was a neighbor of my parents who I have known for almost my entire life. Not a mean bone in his body. The kind of guy that you are supposed to have as a neighbor. Need a garden tool? Ask Bert to borrow one of his. A decent person who I will always remember. Hey Bert, let's go to the neighborhood tavern next time I see you. Maybe this time you will actually let me pay for the beer.