hey...i'll add my experience...as long as we get to read the story when you're finished

.not that i have to say much.i guess it kinda depends on how the character dies.as in what disease etc.ive had my own experience, but i'll write here somewhat generally(feels better).
what made an impression on me is the way people look, when in their deathbed.although you EXPECT them to look pale, and weak, it still gets you when you first laid eyes on them.also, if the person is strong enough to speak to you ,etc its even worse, since you know he is going to die.and you wonder how they feel about it.and if they understand that they are going to die.besides that, the feeling of importance is there...since you know that when he is gone, these are the last moments you\ll have with him......anyway, im not so good at this, so i'll end here.hope i was in the least helpful.