You were/are my hero. Most of my happiest memories in Louisiana involve you my cousin. I know so many people knew you so much longer than I ever got the chance to know you. I am sincerely jealous of all of the people who got to spend more time with you.
I remember when I was around 7 years old playing monopoly with you and arguing about how much change I owed you when you landed on Baltic ave. and paid me.
I remember coming over and believing you when you when told me you knew how to build a real laser gun.
I remember being sad when I came over and you couldn’t play because you had diarrhea.
I remember you waking me up and leading me to a place where we were watching all the parents participate in a wet tee shirt contest while watching from under a van in 1978 at a bayou boogie van club event after we were supposed to be sleeping.
I remember missing you when I moved to California and sending you some trinkets to try to stay connected.
I remember always wanting to be more like you.
I will always love and remember you Jay. I know you’ll be missed by everyone who ever really knew you.