How did you feel about the end of the books?

I would like to know how you felt about the end of LOTR, about Elves living Middle-earth, and Gandalf, and Frodo, and Sam. For a moment I felt angry, I think perhaps because I didn't want to leave Middle-earth and all the dear characters. It took me some time and eventually I calmed down. But there is more to it and I think I can't figure it out. Because of the appendix we know when each one dies or leaves Middle-earth but I suppose that's life, even in Middle-earth. Changes are necessary. It was the beginning of the Fourth Age, The Age of Men.

Anyway, I was surprised at my reaction.

Did anyone feel the same way?