Life is short, and sometimes cruelly unfair. DD and I grew up together, and played baseball with and against each other for many years. Only 40 years old. His parents, siblings, and family are devastated. And I can't make sense of any of it. Dude was awesome. Truly a kind soul, and forever with a smile on his face. I feel terrible for his coworkers in Savannah. They were like family to him. Those of you in the Savannah area my know him. Rest easy, D. Till the next time... http://www.wtoc.com/story/33754403/wtoc-morning-anchor-don-logana-passes-away
Life is strange. I grew up with my best friend, we did everything together. We graduated high school and would look at each other and laugh knowing how many bullshit crazy fun situations we managed to survive. Decided to go to Culinary School together. Drove 50 miles each way every day together for almost 1 1/2 years. He was killed in a car accident and took that drive alone everyday for the next 6 months. I was so lost. Like anything else in life (thank god) your brain has a way of forgetting the bad things and remembering the good things. But I KNOW for a fact it had a huge impact subconsciously on how I view life. I can make decent money cooking on a yacht but instead of doing the responsible American thing, of saving money, buying a house with a white picket fence, and when you turn 65/ or for me 68 sit back and live the good life and go on a cruise. I take at least 4 months off a year and travel the world to live my dreams because you never know when the ride ends. In Paracas, Peru now, went kiteboarding yesterday and ran into a completely unexpected flock of Flamingos and just laughed. After my friend died when I lost all hope in life, Never all my wildest dreams would I have ever thought 17 years later I would be in Peru kiteboarding with Flamingos. Or for that matter racing motorcycles which was only a dream when he was still alive. It really sucks death but it should give everyone a little kick in the ass reminder to appreciate the time you have here! Enjoy you friends, family, and LIFE, or whats the point on this crazy planet???
I feel for you. I went through the same feelings when I lost my brother in law and riding partner. It does get easier with time but every time I ride I think about him.