Mike Sterling
10/11/90-10/23/10
This man was amazing. He lived his life by the motto "life fast, die young." and he did just that. Despite not having the best of lives and always having some hard times to deal with he made the best of every situation. He lived life to the fullest every single day. He always had the craziest stories to tell because he never limited himself in life. He'd try just about anything once just so that he knew he wasn't missing anything.
This is the only death I have never cried over. I tried. I knew I should be sad at the loss of a life and of a good friend but I couldn't bring myself to do so, so I asked myself why. Then I remembered a conversation I had with Sterling whether he ever regretted some of the crazy decisions he's made in his life. He replied, "why would I? I've tried everything I wanted to, and will never regret it." Despite the hard times he never regretted a single thing, so should I cry over this? I don't believe so. How can I be sad for someone who lived life to the fullest, with no regrets and died by the very words he lived by? I can't be sad for this.
He was always looking for peace in life. Something knew that might bring this sense of harmony to his soul, and I believe now that he has found it. That peace he has searched so long for he has finally achieved. I know he will be missed and will always be in my thoughts and loved as a dear friend, but as Billy Joel Said, "Only the good die young." He was truly a good hearted person and effected many lives with his open heart.
Rest well Sterling. You've definitely earned it man.
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