Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Of his circle of friends, I've probably known Joe the longest (roughly 20 years). I remember how we first met like if it was yesterday; I was taking a walk around town when Tessa (his dog) managed to escape. His mother asked me to help retrieve the dog if I could, which I did. We talked for a brief while before telling me that she had a son around my age and asked me if I'd like to meet him.
Since then, we became close friends and played video games often; most notably a puzzle game called Meteos and a fighting game called Super Smash Bros. that became a ritual of ours.
Like all friends of that length, we had our ups and downs but sadly there came a time, a little over a year ago of writing this, where we decided that it was best to go our separate ways.
I just learned of his passing this afternoon from my mother who saw his old boss but I couldn't believe it until I saw this tonight. It's hard to accept that anyone close to you, past or present, could be taken away so early.
Joe, I know we had our differences and I'm sorry I couldn't be there for you in the end but I hope you're at peace now.
