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So, today I found out that a former classmate of mine, Bobby Torrey, lost his life after crashing his car into a tree. Only about 22 years old.
Life is so fragile. This occured just last night and his band was scheduled for all these gigs this holiday weekend. I was even planning on checking them out.
Bobby was a really gifted musician. I wouldn't go so far as to call him a "friend" because we didn't talk much. But our paths crossed a lot. He would do open mics, I would do open mics. He was in drama, I was in drama. He did chorus, I did chorus. He knew a few of my friends, etc. I borrowed his guitar for a few minutes to try out for the solo and ensamble concert. No big deal. I didn't know him well enough to feel what his close friends and family feel right now. But I am grieving a bit anyway, because I'm sure he had lots of unfulfilled hopes and dreams. How could he not? He was such a good musician, I'm sure he wanted to make it big. Maybe finally find that perfect girl, if he didn't already.
So I'm going to drink to him tonight. Rest in peace, man.
Life is so fragile. This occured just last night and his band was scheduled for all these gigs this holiday weekend. I was even planning on checking them out.
Bobby was a really gifted musician. I wouldn't go so far as to call him a "friend" because we didn't talk much. But our paths crossed a lot. He would do open mics, I would do open mics. He was in drama, I was in drama. He did chorus, I did chorus. He knew a few of my friends, etc. I borrowed his guitar for a few minutes to try out for the solo and ensamble concert. No big deal. I didn't know him well enough to feel what his close friends and family feel right now. But I am grieving a bit anyway, because I'm sure he had lots of unfulfilled hopes and dreams. How could he not? He was such a good musician, I'm sure he wanted to make it big. Maybe finally find that perfect girl, if he didn't already.
So I'm going to drink to him tonight. Rest in peace, man.