It's been three years since I have seen that shit-eating grin of yours and I miss it everyday. It was Halloween night, in Deana's moms yard where we had our last times together. Drinking, camping and enduring the rain. Remember my duck suit? You made jokes about it all night. I know you were jealous you didn't have your own.
Your spirit still lives on through your friends to this day. You told us to live our lives to the fullest, and remembering what you taught us is something I work for everyday. Ali and I can't ever get together and not talk about our crazy nights in Pittsburg. Riding the little child's car around Kareem's house. You walking into the house wearing a mini skirt, we wont ever let you live that down by the way. And how could I forget intramural basketball, where our team was determined to win. And we almost did, until you got mad at some big post player and punched her cold out. You proved your point, and we never returned to intramural basketball.
Pal, what I miss most about our friendship is the unspoken lessons you taught me. When you were deployed, you always made it a point to send me smart ass emails and honest updates on what was happening. I enjoyed and appreciated those emails, so now in my service I make sure to email my good friends and keep them updated. Your house on campus in Pitt, whose doors were always open to anyone and everyone showed me that diversity breeds understanding. Many of nights I can remember having parties at your house, taking shots on the counter and then getting into deep conversations about the world.
I know you are in a better place, one you much preferred than this world. I just want you to know we haven't forgotten about you and will always carry on that Janet "honesty" you shared with us all. I miss you every day pal and am so happy you now have the "Freedom to Roam".
Your Friend,
Mack
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