The Loss of a Friend
(In respect to the family, I won't mention the name of my friend, until such time I feel it is appropriate)
You never realize the impact that someone has on your life until that person is gone. Tonight, learning of the passing of a friend caused me to take a step back to reflect.
Friends help to shape who we are. They're always there, we expect them to be there, and they can count on us being there for them.
The friend who has passed on leaves such a great contribution that no one probably has thought of before.
It is because of my friend, the Wheelchair Bowling League has been such a vital part of my life for over 14 years.
It is because of my friend, that his family dedicated so much time and energy into ensuring that persons with disabilities had an outlet for fun every Saturday.
It is because of my friend, many persons with disabilities got to enjoy life outside of their respective homes for a few hours, enjoying fellowship with one another.
It is because of my friend, many young people had the opportunity to interact with persons with disabilities, by volunteering each week to help with the bowling league.
It is because of my friend, people are more aware that persons with disabilities ARE capable and love to have fun just like anyone else.
It is because of my friend, I am inspired to help others. I don't want any fanfare, I just want to help others....just like my friend and his family have done for so many years.
I'll miss my friend....it won't be the same at the Ft. Shafter Wheelchair Bowling League...but it WILL continue. I promise.
Thanks my friend, thanks.
-Brian
(In respect to the family, I won't mention the name of my friend, until such time I feel it is appropriate)
You never realize the impact that someone has on your life until that person is gone. Tonight, learning of the passing of a friend caused me to take a step back to reflect.
Friends help to shape who we are. They're always there, we expect them to be there, and they can count on us being there for them.
The friend who has passed on leaves such a great contribution that no one probably has thought of before.
It is because of my friend, the Wheelchair Bowling League has been such a vital part of my life for over 14 years.
It is because of my friend, that his family dedicated so much time and energy into ensuring that persons with disabilities had an outlet for fun every Saturday.
It is because of my friend, many persons with disabilities got to enjoy life outside of their respective homes for a few hours, enjoying fellowship with one another.
It is because of my friend, many young people had the opportunity to interact with persons with disabilities, by volunteering each week to help with the bowling league.
It is because of my friend, people are more aware that persons with disabilities ARE capable and love to have fun just like anyone else.
It is because of my friend, I am inspired to help others. I don't want any fanfare, I just want to help others....just like my friend and his family have done for so many years.
I'll miss my friend....it won't be the same at the Ft. Shafter Wheelchair Bowling League...but it WILL continue. I promise.
Thanks my friend, thanks.
-Brian
