John drifted away from us after some minor strokes and early onset Alzheimer's. His last years were terribly difficult. But I remember, quite vividly, the sweet child he was, the intense arguments we had in our teens, and the lovely man he became. We were close friends for most of our lives. At the end, in his spacious palliative-care room at Mt. Sinai Hospital, he listened to my playlist and my stories about our past, and stared intently at me from behind his oxygen mask. I took off my own Covid mask to try to make things easier for him, and I felt we had a close connection. I'll miss my big brother, and picture him always as he was - bright, creative and loving.
Rest in Peace
My condolences to the whole family during this sad time. May fond memories keep him alive in your hearts.
John was my best friend for many years. We did everything together. I was lucky to have known him and been able to share so many experiences growing up. We went to movies almost every week end, ate Chinese food, travelled to California in the summer of 1969, built a tree house, smoked menthol cigarettes, painted his Uncle John's house, went to Prince Edward Island to attend my brother's wedding and he designed and built the kitchen in my first house. He was the best friend I ever had. I will miss him.
So very very sorry for your loss. Thinking about you and your family during this difficult time. Lots of love. Xo