An old friend of mine died of cancer today

Scott was a long time High School friend, not a real close friend but one who I have known for years. Dead at 47 or 48 years young. He was a great athlete, Michigan HS tennis champion and played division I tennis at a Big 10 university. #1 seed.

I had lost touch with Scott over the last 20 years, although we lived within 2 miles from each other. Occasionally I would run in to his wife, but never him. We were all too busy with our lives, working, raising kids, etc. We would of course say, "let's do dinner," ... "It's been too long." We never did.

They moved to France for 2 years and we never knew they were gone. My brother in law married his sister a few years ago. It didn't matter, we still never saw them. More recently they moved to Cleveland to take a position as the company President, but unfortunately he almost immediately was diagnosed with cancer.

His oldest daughter graduated from HS with honors this past Sunday... One week before Fathers day. He was not there. Scott was on his last legs.

She stayed here in Michigan to finish up her Senior year, only to miss the last few months of her fathers life. So sad.

Life is too short. Please make an effort to keep in touch with your friends. Before you know it, they could be gone before you have a chance to say good bye.

Fare thee well Scotty. You will be missed by many friends and family.