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My friend Hans died on Monday. I wrote the following obit for the Chronicle.

HANS METCALF, beloved son, brother, friend, and partner, was taken into the arms of the Lord on Monday morning, September 18, 2006. He is survived by his mother and father, William J Metcalf & Jane E. Metcalf, brother, William J Metcalf Jr., grandmother, Anna Metcalf, and longtime girlfriend Emilie Sumera, as well as countless family, friends, and colleagues who loved him deeply. Hans was a gregarious, lively, and passionate friend with a great sense of humor and noble character. Born on January 2, 1980, in Baton Rouge, LA, Hans went on to earn a BS in Economics at LSU. With a glowing attitude and a winning smile, Hans charmed the hearts of everyone who met him. Through our warmest memories we will cherish Hans for all he was and all he did for us, and we will find strength in his lasting, laughing spirit. Please join the Metcalfs and Ms. Sumera for a visitation celebrating Hans’ life on Thursday evening, September 21, from 6-8 p.m. at Earthman Funeral Directors, 2420 Fannin St. Houston TX, 713.659.3000.

His bottle of Maredsous is still sitting on my kitchen counter from Friday night. I am not sure what to do with it. I don’t want to throw it away.