December 29, 2005 at 7:22 pm
I first met Jordan about 17 years ago in Mineola, N.Y. At that time I've never seen anyone sk8 the way he did, only vhs tapes that we passed around. It was a great first impression.We played tag for a few years, untill we met each other in recovery. It was so nice to know someone from my past that had a very similar background, joining me in this process called recovery.It gave us both hope.I told him he was the hardest friend to have,cause he bounced in and out.He always came back. I knew he wanted it. The disease is so cunning. I hate it. I was supposed to meet Jordan this holiday vacation in Boca, Florida. We both were doing the Family thing and then we were going to meet on the beach somewhere. Just as we did this past summer in N.Y. I would get there around 11:00am only to find that he was there at sunrise . He would surf the big ocean all day while I just layed and did my thing. It was nice to see his passion for the thing he loved the most this summer. We would stay there until whenever. We had a great summer. I went to the beach by myself in Fla. I Know he was their with me.A few months ago my back went into spasm. I was laid out. Jordan had me call on his cousin Simon who is a chiropractor. We spoke for a while, he gave me some insight. With in a hour I mentally felt better. I'm now going to a new chiro again and I'm felling much better. They both had given me hope that evening.Jordan was always looking out for his brothers.I started watching UFC. (ultimate fighting championship). Of course he schooled me on it, when it began and how mixed martial arts started. He introduced Pete to me who came over one night and fight night began. It was nice to see the enthusiasm they both had and got me all amped up.Pete and I pondered why we knew Jordan so long and we never met before. Now I know we met right when we were supposed to.If Jordan told me anything, he told me to calm down and relax. He told me I need to kick the bean,(coffee that is) which I need to do still, just for today.He always had a calm demeanor about him which I always adored. Yo bro, I'm working on it. Anyone who was blessed to have Jordan in their lives know what I'm talking about. He has a great inner spirit, that I'm sure is guiding him know.I love you bro,Shane