Thursday, February 15, 2024
When I moved into Midland Park, NJ, Jeff and I became instant friends in our 6th grade school. We shared a lot of good times and memories... Video Games, bike riding all over town, exploring the old Maple Lake in Wyckoff, NJ. We shared our same music likings, enjoyed our first beer together, frequent visits to Homestead Roofing where his Dad worked. Jeff and his fam moved to Prospect Park, NJ .. I had many bike rides that were 5 miles long one way to hang out. After Jeff and Brian's Dad, (Herb) got remarried to Candy, they all moved up to Hamburg, NJ. I traveled to visit them all in Hamburg on a few occasions when I got my license. We had a blast as 17 year olds' back then. Life was good. Then Jeff signed up with the Army. I wished him well as he went off to the Middle East to Defend our Country. I lost many years while he was deployed, but Jeff reached out to me once he was able to as he suffered an injury. We spoke a few times over the phone. I did my best to communicate with Jeff due to his hindered speech. I hate myself for not taking some time to travel and visit Jeff and his brother. I wish I could have seen him just once more to rehash our youth and bring back our old childhood memories. I have a heavy heart for Brian as he cared for his brother all these years after returning home from his Service. I will think of Jeff always as he was a small part of my life. I know I will see him again someday. Love ya buddy... watch over us all.
