Mike & I were 920  RAT buddies at NMMI. We were in Echo troop together & were also in the same squad. That Christmas we drew names for Secret Santa's. I had Always had horrible luck with SS! Anyway, we went to Peter Piper Pizza for the reveal & last gift exchange. Mike handed me a square package wrapped in Sunday's funny paper. It was a Wynonia CD. I couldn't beileve my luck! I loved her. I asked him how'd he know I  Ioved her music & he said I remember you saying you went to The Judd's farewell concert last summer. So, I fiqured you liked her. He was considerate, kind, funny, he would always try to make me laugh when I was homesick! He was loud, I can hear him now yelling  " Echo, Echo, Echo",  or lead follow or get the f*** out of my way"! Even though I haven't seen him since highschool. I really got to know him through the wonder known as Facebook. I found out he was still, considerate, kind, funny & so much more...generous, open-minded, a writer,  poet, anyone's friend, blest. 

It was an honor to know you.  Have one hell of a cosmic journey!