My friend, Dave Brown, passed away today. He was a father, friend and a Mets fan. As a Yankee fan, we would give each other grief but we also respected each other's team. That's because Dave was a good man.
Last season when I was writting my Yankee blog, he reposted it every time on Facebook. Always telling me how good of a writer I was, how entertaining my blog was, encouraging others to read what I wrote. He was one of my biggest fans, thakfully I told him that. When Johan Santana got his no hitter - he was the first person I contacted.
He was a very proud father. He was alway telling people how his daughters made his so proud. Every chance he had to spend with them he took full advantage. His love for them will live in their hearts forever.
He was a friend. Always ending any conversation with "I love you". He was never shy about telling the people he care about how much they meant to him. If I could take away anything from knowing Dave, it's that. To never let a day go by without letting those you love how important tney are.
The last comversation we had was about ARod and the "shut the fuck up comment" Cashman made. We both laughed about it and shook our heads. That's the memory I will keep of Dave, laughing and talking sports.
I love you Dave. The world was a better place with you in it and has lost a father, friend and true Mets fan. Rest in peace.
