You Were There...

You were there. You were there when I first truly discovered what it was to play music. You were there when Ms. Dollahon told me I could do better than I was with the cello. You were there during many a lunch outside the orchestra room. You were there when we won a National Championship. You were there when I decided music was going to be my thing. You were there when I learned how to drive. You were there when I used the word 'ironic' correctly in a sentence and went a little ballistic about it. You were there on the one and only day I ditched school and I loved every moment of it. You were there for 1 1/2 days of detention that we had to serve for ditching, and then you got out of the rest of it somehow, you punk. You were there during some of the roughest years for me, but ones where I grew so much. You were not the only one who did, but you made me want to be better, smarter, kinder, less judgmental and more open to people...

We were not the best of friends, but you were there. I considered you one of my better friends. I still can't wrap my head around the fact that you have passed on. David, you truly had an effect on my life. When I think of those years, it's hard to find memories that don't involve you somehow. Orchestra, orchestra trips, high school, AP, AYS, All-State, you were everywhere.

Thanks for having such a wonderful impact on my life. You will be missed my old friend. Rest in peace.