One day here next day gone

Live everyday because it might be your last.

You never know when the last time you see someone will be the time that you are spending with them right now.

Last Tuesday I got a phone call from my brother telling me that our friend Ben was killed that morning in Afaginstan.  I hung up the phone with him and didnt know what to think.  I could not believe that Ben could really be gone.  I wouldnt let myself believe it.  I remember just bawling that night when it finally hit me that Ben was no longer with us here on earth. 

I cannot believe that Ben is gone.  I am so proud of him.  Ben was an amazing guy.  He never failed to make me smile.  I can remember first meeting  him.  I can remember all the crazy things all of us went out and did. 

It is hard to think that someone can be here today and gone  tomorrow. 

Thank you Ben for surving your contry.  Thank you Ben for your sacrifice.  I will never forget what you have done.  You will never be forgoten and will live on in all of our hearts forever. 

There's no one in town I know

You gave us some place to go.

I never said thank you for that.
I thought I might get one more chance.

What would you think of me now,

so lucky, so strong, so proud?

I never said thank you for that,

now I'll never have a chance.

May angels lead you in.
Hear you me my friends.

On sleepless roads the sleepless go.
May angels lead you in.
Now what would you think of me now,

so lucky, so strong, so proud?

I never said thank you for that,

now I'll never have a chance.

May angels lead you in.
Hear you me my friends.

On sleepless roads the sleepless go.
May angels lead you in.
And if you were with me tonight,
I'd sing to you just one more time.
A song for a heart so big,
god couldn't let it live.
May angels lead you in.
Hear you me my friends.
On sleepless roads the sleepless go.
May angels lead you in.
May angels lead you in.
Hear you me my friends.
On sleepless roads the sleepless go.
May angels lead you in.
May angels lead you in.

I know you are in a better place now.  I know  you died doing what you believe was right.  Thank you Ben, Thank you for everything.
I am going to the funeral tomorrow.
 
<3  Erin Christina