You were a trustworthy and shrewd partner in business, and a total gas in friendship. Even when we were tangling, you had my back. We made our deadlines, we made things happen, and here and there we made a little bit of money.

Long Sundays in summer, on The Sylvia’s patio, with beers and smokes, we said almost not a word, and we wasted not a moment, taking in the dimming of the day, with one another. I will grieve you, my friend. We all cherished you.