Birthday Remembrance

Noel Laflin

3-28-24

 

My friend Jeremy could have been celebrating his 61st birthday today, but the fickle finger of fate had other plans for him, apparently.

 

As it turns out, an insidious syndrome that snuck into the country somewhere in the late '70's (like a sneaky thief in the night), and steadily infected folks both young and old across the land, eventually found this particular young man, too, and laid him low at age thirty-three.

 

Some famous young men throughout history also died at thirty-three - Alexander the Great and Jesus both come to mind (and being Maundy Thursday, the latter fellow definitely stands out today.)

 

And although my friend was neither conqueror nor Messiah, he was a very sweet and loving guy in his own right, even if he never made the history books, let alone the scriptures.

 

But I remember him fondly, and just thought I'd like to share that with you all today.

 

So, here's to you, kiddo.

 

And if you are listening, you are still missed.