Dan

I find myself thinking about you more often than usual since your trial a few weeks back. My mom was able to be there. She spoke with me right after the sentencing, which was an emotional conversation to say the least. I am glad that the trial is over, even though it obviously will not bring you back. I hope that girl that took your life sits in her cell daily, thinking about how her irresponsible actions ended your life that evening.

It has been nearly one & half yrs since that horrible night. I still cannot believe that you have moved on from this world. I have no doubt that you’re in a better place, as I truly believe there is life after death. I wish so badly that we could just go out, shoot the shit one last time. What hurts me the most is the last year or two prior to the tragic accident, that we had lost touch. Both of our lives were extremely busy, didn’t not find time to keep in touch. I regret tremendously. I also wish so badly that you could have met my little man, Boston. He is just the cutest little thing, walking all over the place now. He just turned one a few weeks ago, right before the trial.

Now that I'm a dad I truly know how precious life is. The one thing that you have taught me is to live for the moment, as we are not guaranteed tomorrow. I find myself waking up every morning attempting to do just that. I see your mom/sister almost weekly and can’t help but hurt for them every time I see them. Just want you to know that the family continues to take care of them.
I know that Steve is strumming the guitar & you are the hit of the party up there. Will see you again someday…..

E