A Quick Word of Grief

Yesterday was my oldest brother’s birthday. He would have been 67. Some days I cannot believe he is no longer here.

He and his wife were killed by a drunk driver in California four years ago. The taxi driver and the drunk were also killed.

I just hate to see his birthday slip by unacknowledged. I know many people think of him, the tragedy, the waste.

And the grief that extends to his whole family—that is painful still.

Just remember.

And don’t drink. Alcohol is so damaging, so unnecessary. I’ve lived my whole life without it–so I know. Look at all the lives lost to the addiction of alcohol.