Paul sounds like quite the individual. The most interesting part I read was all of the different places he has lived. I myself have only lived in 5 different places, all within a 50 mile radius of each other. It is people like Paul that encourage me to step outside of my comfort zone.
Best wishes to all friends and family involved. Things like this are difficult to endure, no doubt.
Stan you are a good friend to take the time to write this.
A very sad friend.