Will someone read this for me tomorrow? Many years ago, I met a kid who was looking for a job in security. This kid had no experience, but he really wanted a job and really wanted to know the trade. His interview went well and after discussion with others in management, he was hired. Who knew this kid would become a great security guard and become such a great friend to so many. Many of you here today have known him much longer, so I am sure you have the answer to that because you all already knew how great he was. When I met him, I was not in Tacoma very long. I had moved here after a very dark time in my own life and took a job as a supervisor for the same company I hired him for. I never really talked about my past and what had brought me there but as time went on, Wayne gained my trust enough for me to tell him what I went through. Sure, some people knew and they are the ones who brought me there and got me the job. I explained to Wayne why I tried to commit suicide myself and how I spent 2 months in a mental institution after being found by police. He had told me nothing is worth that. Of course I agreed, I was a new man and I was never looking back. Over the years, Wayne and I became great friends, even best friends. Sure we fought form time to time, but what friends don’t? We never could stay mad at each other no matter what. A time did come though when he started to go through really bad times and had bad thoughts. He always came to me to talk to me though because he knew I had been there. The countless hours no matter the time of day or night, I was there to talk to him. I always told him how much he was loved by so many even if it did not seem like it at the time. He would always become calm and live another day. He and I went through a lot just like so many of you have with him. Eventually, I had to move away and could not just be there anymore. Do I regret this? Yes I do. We would still talk on the phone or on the internet and when he was feeling down I would still be here for him. As time passed though, he became more distant and we did not talk as much because he was so busy as he put it. I did not mind though because I can understand what that is like. When I was contacted about what had happened, I was beside myself and in totally disbelief asking is this a joke? Because it is not funny. I have cried almost everyday, and I know I will again today knowing this is the day of his service. Wayne did not only touch my heart. He touched so many hearts in his short life. I know I am not the only one hurting and can honestly say, I feel your pain. Wayne will live in all of us, and his son will carry him on in this life. I know Wayne would tell us all to just stop worrying about him and be happy because he is ok. He would want us to not cry over him. He would tell us to stop being babies and keep moving on. I know for one, I will keep moving on, but I will never forget our good times or our bad times. He will always hold a special place in my heart as long as I live. He was and still is one of the best friends you could ever have. In closing,,,,,, My friend,, I love you and will never forget you. You were a light when I was coming out of my darkness and I am proud to call you my friend. I thank you for all the great times we had and I hope you have found your peace. And please, check in with us from time to time even if it is just in our dreams. I will not say goodbye,,, I will just say, see ya later. Your friend forever David
Posted on: Sat, 13 Dec 2014 08:02:26 +0000
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