Brad Upton was with my dad when he passed. When I left my dad's side for a brief meeting I was comforted that Brad, in particular, stayed with him. Here is what Brad sent me an hour or so later. This has given me and my family deep comfort: I simply showed up to practice and had no agenda other than supporting Norm’s path. I didn’t have the slightest idea of what his timetable was. I went to open my heart to him, his son, his teacher Trungpa Rinpoche, and his family. That day turned out to be very profound for me. At noon I had completed a 10-day Vajrakilaya retreat and headed into Boulder soon afterwards to see Norm and Xander. I was deeply touched by my auspicious connection with Norm as Vajrakilaya is revered for dispelling obstacles and Vajrasattva resides in his heart. When Xander, his partner Stephanie, and his aunt Connie left the room for a meeting with hospice personnel, I changed seats to look directly into Norm’s eyes and began saying the Vajrasattva mantra out loud to him and he began to look into my eyes. Within 23 minutes he left very peacefully. I have been blessed to attend other friends’ passings and Norm left very beautifully.