Ed, I'll just add my thoughts to those already expressed to you. It's never easy to lose a pet and it's always far too soon to say goodbye. You gave the little fellow a wonderful long life for a hamster and it sounds like he died quietly and peacefully, comfortable and safe in his wee bed. There's not a better ending for man nor beast than to die surrounded by loving folks, having lived a long happy life....we should all have it as well as your small friend did.