Another friend I will always remember is David C. He moved into the apartment across from me back in the 90's and when I first met him, I had a crush on him. We soon became friends ( we were sisters) and we spent almost every day/evening by the swimming pool sippin' beer and talking about everything imaginable. He would also cheer me up when I was down. He used to chuckle everytime I was feeling depressed because you could hear Barbara Streisand blasting from my apartment(yes I guess I can be a drama queen at times)and I used to also have just my blue pin-spots hitting my mirror ball on my dance floor( yes I used to have a full dance floor/dj booth/light booth in my apartment, doesnt everybody?). Around 1996, David moved back to Kentucky and I moved to Gilbert.  On January 23,2001, I learned that David took his own life by shooting himself in the head.  I wish I could have been there for him like he was for me. David, your memories will stay alive with me, and in my heart. I am truly fortunate to have crossed paths with you in my life. I was really comfortable around you and I will miss you. I Love ya David.

Just recently (2005), another longtime good friend of mine passed away, Brad L. died from kidney failure. The last time I saw him was right after I stopped driving 48 states and was moving to Wisconsin.  He briefly mentioned that he might have to go into the hospital for a kidney problem but I guess I didnt want to hear it and I figured it was decades off into the future.  That was the last time I saw him. Brad got me hooked on John Water's movies and before I started in trucking, we got together every other weekend for a John Waters movie marathons.  He does the best Edith Massey impersonation and it always made me laugh so hard. He was in his mid 30's last year when he passed away. I love and miss you Brad and I'm thankful I was able to at least say I love you in person before I left town and you left this world.