One of the reasons I keep a blog is to remember what happened in my life, as well as those that we’ve lost. One year ago from this month, I had 2 friends die. Hannah Shi died Dec. 26th in the tsunami that devastated Phuket, Thailand in the morning. Coworkers who were staying in the area said she died sleeping in her room at the time. Also a very close co-worker of mine who was much like a 2nd father to me, especially on advising me how the more “American” tradition of the process of engagement was, and what was involved passed away just after new years day 2005. His name was Mike Regina, and will be greatly missed. I received an email from his wife about how her life has been and how tough it was for here the few months following his death. It breaks my heart to hear about her and her 2 sons go through that pain and void.

Two my friends Mike and Hannah, on this day I remember, and will remember always.

Best Wishes,
-Eddie