I learned tonight that a dear friend of mine from high school died. He had multiple health issues and passed away quietly in the hospital with his family present. He was one of my first boyfriends way back. Some relatives were visiting us when he and I had a date so we went out and on our return I learned that my mom and my cousin's wife watched the two of us kissing in the front walkway. He was very special to me. We remained friends throughout our lives. I feel I have lost a part of myself and a treasure from my golden past.