The news of the death of Marlin’s pitcher Jose Fernandez shocked the sports world Sunday morning. Fernandez, only 24 years old, was an incredibly talented pitcher with a larger than life personality. His exuberance inspired his teammates and often infuriated his opponents. His shocking death in the prime of his life gives reason for us all to reflect on our lives. What are your thoughts on life and death?
Life is fragile, and one inescapable statistic is that 1 out of every 1 people die. For some, like Fernandez, that death seems to come much to early. For others, death comes as a welcomed release from a long struggle for survival. Regardless of it’s timing, however, death eventually visits everyone, and we must prepare while we can.