Most of us have had to deal with it at some point in our lives. Thos of us lucky enough or young enough haven’t yet, but as sure as the sun will rise in the morning we will all at some point in our lives have to come to terms with the loss of someone close to our hearts.


I write this post in lew of the passing of Clifford Kumm, the father of a very close friend of mine, Kyle.

Whatever it is that you believe in, one thing that is certain is that at some point we will all have to face our maker and have to account for our time here on earth. I have asked the question many times and have as yet not come to one definite answer. Why are we here? The conclusion that draws most of my thought is the one that I came up with in relatively recent times. I am quite sure that the reason we are placed so gently into this world is to influence other souls. Whether that influence is by the deeds that we do, the deeds that are done for us by others or simply by our presence or lack of it, is up to a higher power that we in our meagre existence have no right to question.

A good friend of mine Richard lost his life in a tragic aircraft accident at only nineteen. When I heard of his passing the first thing that I heard was his intoxicating giggle and saw his wicked smile. Another mate, Adrian passed in a car wreck, but the thought of his incredible generosity kept stringing its way through my mind. It is the memories of those who have left us that keep us moving on to better ways of thought and action as we almost emulate their best qualities and live them in our own lives.

It does seem clichéd, but we all need to remember that after grief, which is completely natural, we need to celebrate the life of that person passed and embrace the memories of them.


Kyle, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time.


Love you lots bud



Brado