Man's feelings are always purest and most glowing in the hour of meeting and of farewell

A farewell is necessary before we can meet again, and meeting again, after moments or a lifetime is certain for those who are friends.

Never part without loving words to think of during your absence. It may be that you will not meet again in this life.

Well, here at last, dear friends, on the shores of the Sea comes the end of our fellowship in Middle-earth. Go in peace! I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil.

This time, I want the hugs, kisses, and love that comes with a farewell … even if it’s a temporary one.” He takes a step and cups my head in his hands. “I want to say ‘see ya later’ and know that it’s not a final goodbye. I want to memorize every line,” he strums his finger across my face, “every line of your face, Alex. When I walk away, I want to know that I’ve made every last second I had with you count.

A ‘hello again’ after the final goodbye is sometimes harder than just keeping the goodbye as it was.