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May 06

This is my best friend Richard Evon (Jr.) Newman.

He passed away suddenly after a long illness on Saturday May 2, 2009

I wish I had the talent of a skilled writer, beautiful words flowing from my heart to convey my sorrow and grief over the loss of the best friend I ever had.

I have been comforting myself with songs from the last 30 years that we have shared and dubbed "our songs"

Thank You, You Tube.

If anyone should ever write my life story, for whatever reason there might be.

You'll be there between each line of pain and glory. I told him that many times.

We loved linda Ronstadt in the day. This song is so me right now.

Oh lord, if ya hear me, touch me and hold me and keep me from blowing away.

I hear them whisper, they think we're lovers. kept undercover. They say we laugh just a little too loud, stand just a little too close, stare just a little too long. Lets give em' somthin' to talk about. A little mystery to figure out.

We loved this

Jr and I have gone to jail together uh-humm more than once. (less than three times)

Avoided going to jail together many times.

He has taken me to drag shows.

We have been in two auto accidents together.

We drank our way around the world at Taco Mac in midtown Atlanta.

We know eachothers deepest secrets.

We agreed it's a little too late to do the right thing now.

I hope you at least listen to one song and think of a friend - then call that friend.

Richard and I have been friends since before I could drive.

I got my license before him. He did not drive until he was 23.

He has ridden in every car I have ever had. (22 I think)

We worked together at Sears catalog sales warehouse.

Then later in Sears charge card remittence.

In the 90 s we worked in a mini blind company together.

He was there when I graduated from college.

He was there when my son was born.

He went to my sons college graduation.

We have gone on vacation together several times.

More than anything else, I'm sorry for myself, living without you.

I have shared more conversation with him than anyone else on earth.

We had so many things in common, our lives were forever intermingled.

how can I go on?

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	Stephanie S.wrote: OH Kat! I'm so sorry, but, I have to agree with the others. He will always be with you, in your heart and all the wonderful memories that you have. You are very lucky. Not many people get to have a friendship that you two did. It was very special from the sounds of things and most people search their whole lives to have a connection like that. You have been blessed, and, I'll bet he's busy being your guardian angel! BIG HUGS, Steph Nov. 4
	Kuskulana Stevewrote: You say you wish you had talent and skill, well you do. I listened to the Linda Ronstadt song and it hit home again after many years. We go on after a loss like this feeling sorry, then picking ourselves back up and feeling happy about having had such friends and experiences in our lives, at least that's my experience. Of course that sorrow part can varry, and can crop up later after it seemed to fade away, but is hopefully replaced by more positive emotions. Hugs from Alaska June 3
	Twila Inghamwrote: Kat- Just thinking about you and wondering how you're doing? Hope things are looking brigher for you by now. If there's anything I can do, please don't hesitate to let me know. Take care. May 30
	Stephen Kentwrote: Dearest Kathleen - I am SO VERY sorry for the loss of Richard. People can be more than friends, they can become soul mates. I think he was your soul mate and no one or thing can ever take that from you. You talked about all the things you did together, it seems to me you had no better partner and dear friend than you had with Richard. You introduced me to him, I wasn't sure what to say as I feel the same way. You haven't lost really, you've gained a lifetime of memories with a man that no one could ever replace. You are blessed for having him in your life!!! With Love - Stephen May 24
	Stephen Craig Rowewrote: Dear Kathleen, Yeah, I know. Thank you more than words can tell. And as ever be well May 18
	mailladywrote: Take heart my friend that he may not be here with you, but he will never leave you. You've touched me deeply and I'm am sooo sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers. May 18
	Twila Inghamwrote: Kat- I'm so sorry for the loss you're suffering. Friends like Richard only come along once in a lifetime. And it's so sad to lose them. Hope you're doing better by now.....try to remember the good times. Those memories will be what help you to put one foot in front of the other and carry on. I'll be thinking of you. May 18
	DIXIEwrote: there's no way i could muster the appropriate words for junior either. i'm always here for you. i was great visiting you :) happy mothers day May 11
	Kathryn Magendiewrote: Oh, Kathleen - I am so very very sorry - and you don't have to be a "writer" to say things beautifully, for yo u already have -- whatever comes from sincerity and our hearts is always beautiful....(HUG) May 10
	Stephen Craig Rowewrote: Dear Kathleen, Wishing you a very Good Mother's Day. Am on the road again this week Sunday afternoon until late Thursday. Veterans Administration stuff. May be able to get online with my phone or computer at the VA hospital library. Am ok and not in any pain. Just have some meetings with the Oncology team and a consult with the surgeon in Indy. Will have my favorite book in the whole world with me and my camera. As ever be well May 9
	Isabellewrote: I am sorry for your loss. Just bear in mind he is not very far and closer that you may think because he is in your heart. How is Babar? Take care, Isa May 9
	Michiko's spacewrote: I'm so sorry just happents in the sametimes for other friends as well, My heart goes out to you for loss your friend. Take care, Michiko May 9
	Jadewrote: oh ya, I remember seeing that picture of him-I thought he looked fun.... I had a friend like that, I truly thought he was an angel on earth. sigh one hour at a time...... May 7
	Shellywrote: Sending love, hugs and prayers your way. May the happiness that you two shared carry you on with each grieving day. It's o.k. to cry and feel lost, but remember he would have probably kicked your dupa should you stay "down" too long. Take care. May 7
	Ramblingwrote: Oh Kathleen..I am so very deeply sorry for that loss. It just permeates the being when we lose our other half in friends. Much love to you, my dear. May 7
	Stephen Craig Rowewrote: Dear Kathleen, My deepest condolences are weeping on my keys as I type tears shed well for a friend and the loss of a friend's friend that I have never known, but I do know you....And know you will go on, and on, and on. With the memory of a life long friendship that shall cause you much more joy than sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers and as ever be well, Dear Friend, Stephen Craig Rowe May 7

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