John McCain passed away of Saturday, the day after I wrote about him here. For many it seemed sudden, even though he had just announced he was discontinuing cancer treatment. Senator McCain touched many people and will surely be missed. Funerals will be held both in Arizona and at National Cathedral in Washington, DC.
The gentleman pictured here, Ly Thao Nyia Yi, also lost his life on Saturday. Mr Ly, as he was known, was certainly not as famous as Senator McCain, but everyone who met him will remember his friendly smile at various Farmer's Markets, especially the one in San Francisco's Castro District. He operated Nyia Yi Farms in Stockton, which grows dozens of varieties of vegetables, including heirloom tomatoes and many Asian vegetables and herbs.
Mr Ly had just been at a farmer's market in San Mateo, CA and was on his way to pickup his wife who had been selling their vegetables at another farmer's market, when a big-rig overturned in the collision with his box truck. Mr Ly never made it to his wife. The suddenness of death took this man from his family and from the hundreds of customers who appreciated his quality vegetables as much as they appreciated his kindness and warm smile. A GoFundMe page has been setup to help with the unexpected expenses the family now must face. You can donate to it HERE.
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