Graham G

I met him 5 years previous to his death. He was full of life and wise beyond his years and I connected with him more than any other person I had ever met. We shared the same interests and had built a close bond even though I saw him only a few times a year. But when I was in town he would drop everything and come have lunch or a beer with me. He definitely made me feel important and I'll never forget that. Most of our conversations were on the phone or texting he always knew when something was wrong and I felt the same about him. We would lean on each other and he was always there to talk or lend a kind word or say something funny lol. The last time I saw him was at his cabin at Muriel lake and we ended up talking all day and until 5 the next morning. I eventually had to leave I had an hour to drive to get picked up for work I was tired but little did I know that was the last time I'd see him. That night we ended up talking about his friend from his home town who had passed away that previous summer and how he lost contact with him over the years. We talked about death for a good hour and shared stories of how it impacted our lives. As I was leaving I said take care and extended my hand and he grabbed it and pulled me in for a hug and said thanks for everything bro and I said no problem then he said if this is the last time I see you I love you man I said it back kind of taken back by his compassion. We said our goodbyes and he went back inside and I got in my truck and left as I was driving home I started crying for no reason I don't usually cry at all. 3 months after I last saw him he passed away. That morning I had a dream of him and he said, "well man I wasn't able to stay longer and I'm sorry!" I tried to stay but I wasn't able to". He told me not to worry that he has found what he is looking for. He said everyone has a journey and a destination and I found mine. I asked him what do you mean and I was awoken at 11:40 am at the instant he died. I didn't know he passed at the time but something was wrong I was panicked and I picked up my phone and called him and no answer. I knew instantly he was gone all my blood rushed out of my head and I started to cry. I have a connection with him that even after death won't be broken. There was nothing left unsaid between us and that leaves me with a great sense of comfort. He was only 19 but loved everyone unconditionally I'll never forget the last night I saw him when I look back deep down we both knew that would be the last time we would see each other. It all makes sense to me now. He had a reason he was here and he knew what that reason was and once it was completed he was taken. I don't know if I'm psychic or if this was a onetime deal but if I could trade with him I would because this world needs more people like he was. All I can say is life is amazing and never judge people, get to know them you may find that person is the best friend you will ever have. Another lesson I learned from him is never leave anything unsaid that is possible to say. If you love someone tell them no matter what is holding you back. I was a tough immature guy before meeting him and I realized that no matter how tough the guy is when that guy is at his friend funeral he will say he loved the guy but now it's too late to say it to him. So if there are people in your life that you love and care about let them know because you may not be as lucky as me and get to say it before someone's passing.