My friend Kendall Ivan Mathews went to be with the Lord on May 11th, 2008. As I change my blog layout, I thought I would pay tribute to my friend, confidant and brother!

Kendall and I became friends about 10 years ago. From the very first minute to his passing, I cannot recall a friend that was as devoted, loyal and caring as my friend Kendall. He was content, never angry, always with a smile and hardworking. Kendall never forgets any special events in my life, from the text messages on Father’s Day to the surprise birthday parties; he was always thoughtful always giving of himself even if it meant the shirt off his back!

Like his usual self, he sent my wife a text message at about 3 PM on May 11th to wish her a happy Mother’s Day and not knowing it would be the last time we hear from my friend, by 10:45 PM he had gone to be with the Lord.

I miss you my friend! It’s been very rough coping wth your departure but I believe that I will see you again. I pray that I can be a better person because of all that I learned from you. I pray that I can give more of myself like you did. I pray that I can touch and impact lives in a positive way like you did. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to know you and to be a part of your life for the amazing 10 years we spent together as friends and brothers!

I will never forget you!