Despite the 18 plus years difference in age between us I always felt we were on the same sheet of music. You were a second father to me, my protector, and mentor. Mom told me when I was crying as an infant you would get out of bed and hold me in your arms to comfort me. This typifies the man you became.
Kind, considerate, humble, generous, humorous, family oriented, religious, and just an all around great guy to be around. We shared many musical experiences together but the thing I admired the most about you is you always tried to do the right thing in life. No matter the situation you took the high road and never looked back.