Thank you to everyone for kind words and support. I’m constantly overwhelmed by the amount of love received from complete strangers. (Even though, a huge chunk of you are no longer strangers.) I cannot express in words my gratitude. A special thank you to al from Bent Collective for his very insightful post. A post I will refer back to in a bit.
First, I’d like to answer a few questions about my friend.
No, I will not share his name out of respect for his ex’s wishes.
No, he was not my boyfriend, now or in the past. We were just good friends.
He will be cremated this week after the autopsy.
Yes, the family will claim the body. And I could care less what they do with it now. It’s an empty shell.
His brother has been kind enough to offer me part of his ashes (via his ex). I am hoping this comes to fruition as I would very much like that.
I am at peace knowing my friend knew the people who cared for him most were there when he needed us. My sorrow is still fresh but tempered by my love and belief he is still around. I meet the day w/a smile on my face remembering my friend in love.
It’s no surprise that you have enough class to respect your friend. But it does shock me that people ask you about any of the particulars beyond what you have shared in your post. He’s your friend. You loved him. You’re feeling loss. That’s all any of us need to know.
Moby…
I think my ‘bookend’ buddy (LTony) pretty much summed up my thoughts here too.
You are a sweet guy Moby.
Moby, I’m very sorry to read about the loss of your friend. I’m sure his life was as enriched by your friendship as yours was by his. May you take comfort in your memories.