August 16, 2004.........after 13 years visiting this planet and sharing the best of times with me , my friend and hero Shane.......passed away in my arms..........It has been over 9 months now and I still miss him and love him with all my heart........he made my life better and I did my best to do the same for him.........when I face my own death sometime in the future knowing that I will be reunited with him will give me the courage to die with no regrets.....I love you , Shane ...then , now and forever....