Life and Death
I just recieved news that a good friend I had from Missouri was killed last week. The funeral was over the weekend. His name was Danny Green; he was a tenor when I was tenor section leader. (Well, I was self proclaimed section leader, anyway. It was just a big joke.) He was a very happy guy; he was always smiling and laughing. I enjoyed the times we shared as a choir; I think we were all very close. This makes today kind of rough for me. I start my new job tonight at DiscoverCard, I hope I'll be able to handle it. This really puts life in perspective for me. We don't know how long we will have on this earth with the people we love and care about.

I don't know how he was killed. I'm hoping it was just a car accident or something low key like that. If he was knifed down or shot, I don't think I could handle that. He was such a great guy. I'll miss him, just as I have missed him while I've been in Utah and he's been in Missouri. But now, it's going to be a bit different. I won't see him again until I leave this life. What is it about death that leaves a hole in your heart? I'll never really know, and I don't know if anyone can ever fully explain it to me. I've heard the arguments that there is a link missing in our hearts, that there is no longer that person animated in this life. The thing is, I believe Danny still exists in another plane. I would think that basic belief would help me through this, and I'm hoping it will.

If anyone has any thoughts on life, death, or Danny if you knew him, please click on the link below that says "comments (#)" and leave your thoughts. I know it would help me, and maybe it will help someone else who finds this website.