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In his 80s, Rick’s father faced a lung cancer diagnosis, which rapidly progressed in just three weeks. Rick describes their time together during those final weeks—taking turns to stay with him, respecting his wish to die at home rather than in a hospital, and making promises to honor his memory. Rick notably fulfilled a personal vow to produce a jazz record, placing a CD of a live performance in his father's casket—a symbolic gesture representing his unfulfilled musical ambitions.