Johnny We Hardly Knew Ye

Johnny We Hardly Knew Ye

Noel Laflin

12-31-14

I lost two good friends this year - both, ironically enough, named John. Their individual passings, not to mention the combined effect of this cruel double whammy within a brief four-month period, has been tough to fathom. They are both on my mind today, this last day of the year. And although I am many thousands of miles from my home, I feel them close at hand. And that does bring me some comfort indeed. 

As it is New Year's Eve, I shall raise a double toast tonight - and then drink deep to their individual memories.

And thank them both for finding me an ocean away.