We Will Not Forget

At about this time of year, I start feeling meloncholy. I could go on and on about it, but I don't. Amanda knows full well how often this sits on my mind, and how I flog myself about it. Classic case of narcissim: I was too busy looking after my own interests at the time. I realize, on a logical level, that there was nothing my involvement, or further lack thereof, could've done to prevent the below, but yet, I find myself rationalizing through the 'what-if's', and I can count them over and over. And over again. I'm so sorry. I miss ya, bud.

McDOWELL, ROBERT "MATTHEW,"29, of Holiday, died Friday (Oct. 24, 2003) in Holiday. He moved to Oldsmar in 1988 from his native Wilmington, Del., then moved to Holiday. He attended Tarpon Springs High School and was employed by Talk America in Palm Harbor. Survivors include his mother, one sister, two brothers, four nephews and one niece. Foulk Funeral Home, West Grove, Pa.

I'm still grieving. I'll crack an Amber Bock open later this month, and you and I will have a chat. Love ya -- we will not forget.

Damien