#16

I have suffered many times throughout my life, but there is one time that sticks out in my mind. Almost one year ago, on October 4, 2006 my friend, Mike, killed himself. This devastated his family and all of his friends. There were at least 1,000 people that showed up to his wake, and that's not exaggeration. His death led me to compassionate action because it made me realize that I should love everyone I meet and always say "I love you" to the people around me because one day, I might not be here. I value frienship more after he died because I have realized that everyone is important to someone else, and everything someone does for you they do because they care.