Thanks for the update, Village Gurl.  I will keep him and his family in my thoughts and prayers. 

I had no idea. My condelences

EZ was someone I didn't know until last year, but in the short time I did know him, I learned an awful lot about grief and life and a whole lot about him.   Sometimes you don't figure things out until after the fact and that's exactly what I've been doing.  So many signs, so many things said and then after, I said to myself ... "Why didn't I see that" ?    but then again I had been focused on my own sister's illness and didn't see those things til after. 
I will always and forever cherish him and his memory... so many surprises came my way which I hold close to my heart.
I was so happy to receive a beautiful letter from his children a few weeks ago, something that made me smile and realize that they were exactly as he had told me.
Rest in Peace my dear friend... I miss you and love you every single day and I will cherish your memory forever.

Pitch 

Ez & I chatted several times a day. He was a great guy and not one single day goes by that I dont think about him. We would laugh and joke, and at times have some deep conversations about love & life.   I miss him so much.  But I  have to take comfort in knowing that he is at peace. Love & Miss you everyday Ez .