I’m sorry we never met. Mom tells me you were a great man. Dad and I don’t talk otherwise I might’ve learned that from him. Mom also thinks you made Mama and your boys better people. Is that something a father hopes for? There is so much we don’t know about you. I know you …

Wednesday, October 18, 2017 marked the start of my 27th year in this life. Every year, I fail to reflect because I’m surrounded by friends and family and friends that have become family who occupy my time and thoughts. This year was different. This year I had a stressful day at work, went to the …