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Posted: 05.27.2003 I talked for hours to your wallet photograph
The world has turned and left me here
Just where I was before you appeared And in your place, an empty space Has filled the void behind my face... Well this has been a somewhat difficult day that I don't hope to repeat soon. I ordered the group floral arrangement for tomorrow's funeral. I think it's going to be nice -- eleven of our names are going on the card. I e-mailed the OU Scholars Program director with the news this afternoon. He was our academic adviser back when we all lived in the Honors Dorm. I wasn't sure if they wanted to offer official condolences to the family or not, but I thought it would be nice to give them the option. With only three small floors of residents above the offices, the Honors Dorm residents are a very tight-knit community. Our message board has had tributes and favorite memories passed back and forth today. I've talked with a few other friends today for the first time since this happened. And I put on a Nirvana CD -- something I haven't listened to in years -- and typed out a letter to Kevin. Adam is going to be a pallbearer, and said he would try to slip it in the casket for me since I can't be there tomorrow. The only other such letter I've ever written was to my Grandfather, but he had cancer and I was able to give it to him before he passed away. Knowing I've been trying to contact Kevin for three weeks and couldn't reach him has been particularly hard...this is the only goodbye I'll get, and it's after the fact. I noticed that Jana said her goodbyes at her blog as well. Kevin's obituary came out in yesterday's paper. I'm going to edit it a bit out of respect for the family and their privacy. But since you've seen his photos, I thought you might want to see what an incredible, brilliant person he was as well. KEVIN D. SMITH The funeral for Kevin Daryl Smith, 28, will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2003. He was born Sept. 29, 1974, to Fred D. and Lois L. Smith and died Thursday, May 22, 2003. He graduated with honors from High School in 1992. In May 1997, he graduated summa cum laude from the University of Oklahoma and was admitted to the law school at the University of Texas at Austin. He earned his juris doctorate with honors in May 2000. He obtained a position with a law firm in Pittsburgh, Pa., recently transferring to its Dallas office. He was preceded in death by his father, maternal grandfather and paternal grandparents.  i never read my dad's obituary. my mom has about ten copies of the newspaper, but i still can't make myself do it. i haven't even opened the condolence cards that came in the mail. you're so brave. i'm sorry your year has been so hard. hang in there. there'd better be some serious good karma coming to all of us. ¤ ¤ credit: tanya | 05.27.03 at 06:42 PM | link- -this ¤ ¤ {{{Robyn}}} I've been out of town and just got the news. I am so sorry. ¤ ¤ credit: Angela | 05.27.03 at 09:25 PM | link--this ¤ ¤(sighs) Sooo sorry, Robyn. You will be in my thoughts and prayers, especially tomorrow. (((hugs))) ¤ ¤ credit: Aurora | 05.27.03 at 11:18 PM | link--this ¤ ¤*hugs* I hope you are doing okay... love you sweetie!!! ¤ ¤ credit: Angel | 05.28.03 at 11:43 PM | link--this ¤ ¤That made me think of the letter I wrote to one of my Grandmas before she died. I haven't thought about that for years. My prayers are with you and his family. I can't imagine how hard this must be for them. ¤ ¤ credit: Sunidesus | 05.29.03 at 12:57 AM | link--this ¤ ¤
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