Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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For me, no one will ever match my big brother’s wit, humor, and sense of sarcasm. He was never at a loss to share a quick, funny comment in any given situation. He was probably the smartest person I’ve ever known, and was far more compassionate, caring, and sensitive than he ever wanted anyone to know. We were forever friends, even when we didn’t speak so often. He was what a big brother should be, and we could always confide in each other. As the oldest of our generation of 20 cousins (who are more like 20 siblings), he was the leader of the pack.
I was blessed to have shared a perfect day with him the week before he passed. We reminisced about everything under the sun…every single chapter from childhood through adulthood… all the silly kid stories, the teenage years, our many family moves and our big extended family, relationships, marriages, kids, divorces, and everything in between. A lifetime retold in a few short hours.
I texted him the following day to say what a great time I had and how much I missed just hanging out with him. He texted back saying it was fun and then said “Forget all my embarrassing stories (Jedi Mind Trick)”… That was Billy.
Life will go on but will never be the same without him. He’s busy on a new adventure that none of us will get to know until we meet again. Until that time comes, I, for one, will keep him alive in the retelling of our stories and the sharing of our memories. xx
