Last night a friend that I knew for just about all my life...someone I grew up with all throughout school...walked in front of a train. He had been battling depression for a number of years. Being bi-polar myself...depression is something I can certainly identify with. It's a motherfucker! Unfortunately it got the better of him last night. I wish he had the strength to make it another day, but that obviously wasn't the case. As weird as this may sound to most people...I'm glad he's no longer in the pain he was in. Take that comment how you will.
So many memories throughout the years. School activities together...sports, band, all the classes we had together and the most fun....just general screwing off. There were those crazy parties...and there were a couple camping trips with the guys. "Meijer tag" (a local grocery story...like Wal Mart) was one of my favorites! Can't even remember how many times we got kicked out of that place.
Goodbye old friend. You will be missed!