A friend to remember

A friend to remember
One of my golfing bodies, Eric, passed away after he won a jackpot on June 18, 2008, at a local casino. He died of a massive brain hemorrhage, quick and painless. Ironically, it is exactly what we had wished for ourselves when we were joking about death and tax over coffee in the past. We, his family and friends, are sad because of his sudden departure on one hand. But on the other, we celebrate his passing as the "way to go."
I want to remember Eric as an unbeatable golfing opponent who won many community tournaments. He also was a "gentleman" friend to the three of us, his golfing bodies. He would help us when asked but never invaded our space when not invited. Eric was an honest and productive person. He earned his respectful living by offering his precise craftsmanship to restore homes and offices. He was an avid fisherman who brought many to smile when he shared his bountiful catches with them. Last but not lest, I also want to remember Eric as a self-taught individual who possessed amazingly astute business senses. Even though he had not left any noticeable footprint to the society at large, he did leave me a fond memory that makes me thankful that I have had a friend like Eric. - Ayee