anyone who knows me or was reading this site three years ago knows about my friend amy passing away in april of 2005. amy's husband, my friend jason, has been raising a wonderful little boy named zachary with a little help from his family, including his sister amy. one of zachary's favorite playmates in the whole world is his older cousin alana.
i might as well get to the point, as awful as it is. on saturday, april 26, amy's husband, jason's brother-in-law, and alana and ian's dad, gerald meggison, passed away suddenly and without any warning.
i probably only met gerald ten to fifteen times, but he always struck me as a genuinely "good guy" in a world that severely lacks them. he was always thoughtful and witty and kind and a completely doting father and uncle. he was a fairly accomplished musician as well and was going to teach zachary to play the guitar.
i've known jason's sister amy for almost as long as i've known jason, although admittedly not as well. she is a great girl with a sparkling smile and personality and it makes my heart feel achingly empty and miserable to think about her two wonderful kids growing up without their daddy.
i have nothing to say to make anyone feel better, as such tragic lightning striking the same family three years apart can't be soothed by words, but i know one thing i'm going to do and i encourage you to do the same with your loved ones: hug them as tight as you can and tell them you love them every single day. because you never know.
i don't think amy reads this site, but jason does. if you feel like sending thoughts along to the family, i'm sure jason will make sure they make it.
i'm so terribly sorry amy. just lean on your friends and family and be thankful that you have two wonderful living reminders of what a great guy gerald was.
