Good Bye to a Great Friend!

This weekend was a somber one for me.... I had just come back from my Science Camp experience, was feeling a little sick still, and then had to go to a funeral of a dear friend. I actually found out that we lost our friend last Monday...February 18th, 2008... His name was Moises De La Cerda and I had known him since 9th grade. He was a good friend of my brother Steve and a cousin to my ex. He was an amazing person... always giving to others... always taking care of others... I have so many found memories of hanging out with Moises growing up. I remember all of us being "stupid" and wanting to drink in the car as he drove to Raves (he was always designated driver) and he would make us put all of our open drinks in the trunk of the car.. he was just a caring guy! We all called him "Uncle Buck" or "Uncle Bookie" after John Candy and in the movie Uncle Buck he drove this gigantic Station Wagon... Yup.. that was Moises car! He did not deserve to be killed or taken from us so young!

If you're wondering what happened... here it goes... He was on a date with a girl (1st date) and got a flat tire on the 210 fwy... He pulled to the shoulder to change the flat... The girl held a flash light for him and when he finished changing the tire he walked the girl to the passenger side and as he walked to his driver side to get in the car... a "drunk driver" hit him, took off, and he died as a result! WHY!?! Moises was such a good guy that he was an Usher at his church... he called Bingo for the church every week... I know the priest said at his services that of all of his friends he was ready to meet his maker...but I wasn't ready to say goodbye... He was only 35 years old.. and I know he wanted to have kids one day...

Moises was one of a kind... He will be missed by many! I love you Moises and will miss you dearly!