3.26.2011

Today is a day I will never in my life forget. The day I found out my best friend from home, Justin Ross was shot and killed while fighting overseas. Words cannot describe how today went by. I felt as if my world just stopped. I still am coming to grips with the fact that my best friend is longer here. It’s hard, so hard that I don’t even want to believe it. All I want to believe is that he is somewhere else, in a better place.  I’ve known Justin since we were in 6th grade. We grew up together. I don’t know where I would be if it wasn’t for him. I miss him already and I’m trying to find a way to make it to his funeral.

The problem that occurs is that I don’t know when the funeral will be held and once I find out, I’m going to try hard and purchase the next ticket to Green Bay, wherever I may be located at the time.  Since booking the ticket so last minute will cost a lot of money, I’m going to make a new tip jar starting tomorrow to help fund my way back home for the funeral. So if you’re out at one of the next few shows, either today or tomorrow or the few days early next week, I’d be happy if you could help me out. (Right now we are in Sacramento, California and will start heading east) I’ll also try and make a paypal donate button so anyone can help me out. I’m desperate and my heart is heavy. I’m thankful so much for everyone who has been helping me out today. I’m thankful for every prayer or thought that goes out for my friend’s family and friends. And I’m extremely thankful for everyone in The Ready Set for helping me deal with this tragic loss. Without these guys I’d be nowhere right now. I thank Swanson so so so much for taking over merch for me. It was such a huge help and he did it without me even asking. And to all the other guys who have shown their support and given me so much support. To allow me to leave if I can come up with the money and go back home for a day or two for the funeral. It means so much to me. I’m so thankful for these 7 brothers I get to share this life with. I’m not forcing anyone to donate or help me, all I’m asking is that you read this and keep my friend’s family, his friends and myself in your prayers. And to remember that we all have limited time on this earth, so please, cherish it with the best intentions and dreams. Everything that has a beginning has an end. 

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