In Loving Memory

It was a year ago today that I received the devastating news that a dear friend of mine had died.

We'd been friends for over a decade, and over the course of a dozen years we saw each other through many ups and downs, good times and bad, laughter and tears.

We met while working together during high school and each watched as the other graduated (him first, me a year later), transitioned into adulthood, made good and bad choices, worked various jobs, got married, and embarked on parenthood.

I saw him - for what would be the last time - two days prior to his death, which was a cherished blessing (though in some ways a curse). I assumed he'd always be around.

I miss him.

In Loving Memory
Jeremiah Rey Black
1978 - 2007