My father was among that generation of men who took control of their lives, built their nest, started a family and made decisions throughout their lives. It was important for him, and for us, to be able to make informed choices and decisions. And this decision was something he had thought about. You might say that he decided to put an end to his suffering just as, when he was growing up on the farm, an injured horse or dog would be put out of its suffering.
Making a decision like that was important for my Dad. He didn't want to suffer any more. He had already suffered enough.
I am happy and proud to live in a country that gave my father that option. He didn't have to travel to Switzerland or anywhere else to have access to it.