It should've been me...

"Here lies

John Hamish Watson

A war veteran, a beloved father and great friend, you will be greatly missed."

Sherlock couldn't stand it. This wasn't supposed to happen. John wasn't supposed to die, the bullet should've touched HIM. HE should be the one being buried, it should be HIS name on that tombstone. HE should be the dead one, John was supposed to be alive and raise Rose!