Question -

Why is it, that our actions in life, are only appreciated in death?

It is because of the people who use the misfortune of others, milking every drop of it, to bring some attention to themselves. The media starts it when their search for an incident to blow up to a sensation, comes across a tale of a mans broken heart, in the loss of a dear friend. This is what they spoonfeed the public, who hunger for a story of bravery and hardships, of love and compassion, to make them feel alive once again. This, if ever, is a good time indeed to speak about your affection, whether truthful, or not.