I don’t have it in my tonight to be witty, snarky or funny. I just found out my elementary school crush, playmate, friend, and neighbor died in an army training helicopter crash two days ago. Steven Redd was one of six kids, and ALL of his siblings were wonderful. Steve was gorgeous even as a child, but what was more, he was good, honest and sweet.

The picture you see in the slideshow is of Steve and my oldest and best friend growing up at a party. We were all in grade school at El Dorado in Lancaster, California. I can not believe I have lost my friend.

Godspeed, Steven.

Thank you Steve, for your honorable service to our country.

Read more about my brave, strong, and beautiful friend here.