Monday, January 14, 2019
I went to high school with Kevin. We knew of each other, but never really associated outside of school. We did, however, share mutual friends, and they continually had nothing but good things to say about him. One can never prepare oneself for the death of a loved one, regardless of whether it is anticipated or unexpected. It hurts equally as bad. They say the human body is but merely a vessel for the soul while here on Earth, and before it is let go to journey home to heaven. While Kevin may may no longer pose a physical presence in your life, he is never truly gone. "In order for the butterfly to be born, the caterpillar must die. But they are still one. And so when someone dies, they have been but merely transformed from the caterpillar of the earth to the butterfly of the universe." We carry those we've lost in our hearts for they talk to us from there. In your moments of grief, it may be hard to hear them, but in time, you will learn to listen. Death ends a life, but not a relationship, and certainly not the feelings of love. It was a pleasure to read that Kevin lived his life to the fullest, I'm, sure radiating kindness, humour, enthusiasm, passion, and optimism, that was nothing but captivating and intoxicating. The world has lost one of its greatest participants. A gift so few are given, I am sure he has made a timeless impact in the lives of many people. My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. The shock of the death will ease over time, but missing him never will. Isabelle
