Happy Birthday Derek

36 years ago I got the news that I was an Aunt for the very first time! I was living in Hawaii and the phone call came late at night. Such excitement. My parents were over the moon. Derek grew up to be a really wonderful young man. He was quiet, smart, wise beyond his years and passionate about life. We had just wished him a happy birthday last year and a few days later received the news that he was dead. Such a tragedy. I miss him very much. Happy Birthday Derek, love auntie j.