My Dearest Buddy, I will miss you more than words can say, as you were more of a brother and best friend to me than a cousin. We both lost our mothers too early. You lost yours first, but she was like a mother to me as well. Our grieving together got us through both of these losses, and I do not know what I would have done if you had not been there for me when I lost mine. Now that you are gone, I am left to grieve the loss of you so alone, as there were things that we shared that only the two of us could understand and relate too together. I am so thankful that I was able to be there for you, provide for, and care for you during your final weeks of life, and try to do the things for you that no one else would. I did this gladly and with pleasure, as you were always there for me when I needed you the most. At the end though, I apologize from the bottom of my heart for not being able to be there for you like I should have, during your final few days and hours as I promised I would. I tried to do what I could to honor my word, but now that you are at peace, you now know the truth that you could not know before. You know that it was just not to be. Your final predictions of what was to happen did in deed come true. I prayed that your wish to have as many of your family and friends gathered around you during your final days and hours would happen as well. But once again, your final predictions did come true, and this was not to happen. However, you are now with all those that have passed before you that you loved so much and loved you, and gathered around with them in love & peace in heaven. I pray now, that you forgive Paula, Wanda, and D'Leslie, those that brought to fruition your final predictions, as I have forgiven them, because in the words of our savior, "They know NOT what they do." I will always have love in my heart, and fond memories of you. I will visit your grave often, to ask your advice, and reminisce of happy, fun, and sad times as well, until the time I am able to meet you again in Heaven. Your Friend, Brother, Cousin and Confidant Monty Mackey.
