June 25, 1979 ~ September 10, 2000
I'm sorry for those who never knew you. Those who never had your smile shine on them. Those unlucky ones that never had the benefit of your advice, who never shared the wisdom of your philosophies. I count myself among the many blessed, because I've called you friend.
You were our idol. Our fearless leader. Our commander. Our champion. Our wild side. Our Inspiration. Everything we envied, coveted, wished we could be. You are a legend. You are a star.
I want so much to be where you are. I love you so much, Dan. So very, very much.
We kinda had a party for you tonight. We all got drunk and laughed and reminisced, and hardly anyone cried. It's so hard to accept, ya know...my male counterpart is gone.
....I know that you know how much I love you but, somehow it feels like you don't know enough, or maybe I didn't tell you enough. Even though I told you all the time......
....I think that everyone that had the blessing of knowing you was in love with the idea of you, as an attitude, a figment of what they wanted to be. An idea, a symbol of Life. ......
....Please know that I do not blame you, or Adam. As I am absolutely sure that some of your final breathing thoughts were of me.... If ever two were "soulmates" we were created for each other. If I look deeply into my own eyes, it's your reflection I see.
...I hear your voice, you know. I can still feel your kiss on my face. I hope I never lose that....
