01/31/2025
Dear Brother, I cannot believe Iβm typing this right now Jeff. It has been exactly one week to the exact minute that I last heard your voice. There have been hardly any days over the past 5 and a half years that you and I did not speak to each other in depth about our day at the end of each of those days. This past week has been one of the hardest 7 days that Iβve ever experienced by not having My Best Friend, My Buddy, My Brother to call and bu****it with, make fun of, cry to, laugh my ass off with, get advice from, give an update on the latest date I took a girl out on, latest heartbreak, latest goals reached, latest failures, latest problems, your solutions to those problems, just anything and everything bro. You helped me navigate my 20βs more than anyone else and with all the tough times over these years with the loss of my Father and the other relationships I lost that you helped pull me out of a hole each time. Just never imagined a world in which Iβd lose you too bro. Here I am 6 months and 3 days from turning 30 years old, but Iβve got it from here brother, you showed me so much that I owe you forever for. You showed me how to be a man, be a better Christian, how to care for others with no strings attached. Were you a perfect man? Am I a perfect man? Both answers would be a hard NO and I know youβd agree. What you donβt know is just how much you emulated Christ thru not only your actions but your unapologetic vocal declarations for your love of Christ. I know for a fact you walked right up to and thru those pearly gates. I promise to always be there for your little girl and little boy with whatever they need me for, Iβll be there for them. I know you would do the same for me if the roles were reversed and honestly probably more. Thatβs just the kind of man you were. Jeff, I learned from the best, all I need you to do is rest and watch over us and weβve got the rest covered between your family and I. I Love you so much brother. Iβm going to miss the f**k out of you but I know this isnβt forever. Iβll see you when I get up there one day. Say hi to my dad for me, but for now Iβm gonna finish your bike and work my ass off because I can hear you telling me to quit being a bitch and being sad over you and to get my ass back to work since there are new goals to reach. I have never shared so many life experiences with another friend and I have all of those memories, laughs and advice to remember back on to push me forward. Thank you for being my best friend and allowing me to be yours. It was truly an honor and a privilege to be your best friend. Until I see you again, Love you Big Bro. β€οΈ