Saturday, August 27, 2022
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/Candle9.png
To Vasko's family and other friends I am so sorry. I'm still shocked. I first met Vasko in grade 5 and we simply clicked. We never once lost touch and always made plans to meet up even when I decided to move far away years later. I am flooded with many memories. From bike riding in Scarborough. Trips to the comic store and movies. Going downtown to buy music. Road trips and beach fires up north. I recall in good times and bad we always had each others back. We would sit on a patio or on the phone talking about life. How can you sum up knowing somebody all your life in few words, you can't. I remember one of his enduring qualities was his kindness. He had a heart of gold. He could always take a stop back and offer some sound advice. Vasko and I saw eye to eye on many issues & likes. And I can recall many long intellectual thought provoking debates. I thought of him almost like a brother. My parents greatly appreciated him around and we had great meals together. I can recall his infectious laugh and us falling off chairs almost hurting a rib. He was a man of integrity, wisdom, loyalty and honour. He once said to me during a major life event, "I know you feel like giving up, but don't you dare. I've always known you to be a fighter so don't stop now and that light will shine at the end". While this is a private matter, it simply reminded me that he was right. That light did come. But that's the kind of man he was, a good friend alway's. Until we meet again my friend, I won't forget you....
