So...

[KontanKarite]

A friend I grew up with died yesterday...

He was a good person. A sweet spirited guy who loved theater, teaching at the local high school, and hosting and running his own DIY poetry jam and workshops. He was all about helping kids find their artistic side, especially in writing...

I'm really going to miss him.

He was only 26, but had a bright eyed view of the world as if he stopped aging at the young age of his teens.

[Solumina]

I'm really sorry to hear about that, he seems like an amazing guy.

[KontanKarite]

I haven't given myself proper time to truly mourn yet...

I just can't believe he's gone. I haven't been too well since I heard about it. But my sis was trying to take me out on the town the same night. It's tough to be sunny side up when you're feeling really down.

[honeythorn]

I'm sorry Kontan It must be hard. I can't imagine how I would feel if I were in your place . To lose a friend you've known so very long sounds terrible.

[Mir]

You should try to step in his shoes and carry on with the good work he was doing. Keep his memory alive. We need more people like him in this world.

[DeathToLems]

My condolences to you and his family.
How did he die? (seeing as no one else asked)

[Delkaetre]

My sympathies. Too many good people are lost too young.

[electrosexual]

I'm so sorry to hear that :[

My condolences.

[KontanKarite]

Our guess right now is heart failure.

[KontanKarite]

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...deoID=26678257

This is a piece of his art and his rag tag band of poets known as The Shadow Scribes.

[Jaye Jang]

Kontan. *hugs*. It's tough to lose someone you've know long. You're in our thoughts.

[KontanKarite]

I don't mean to sound cryptic, guys. But... none of us have enough time to hesitate. That's what I've learned from my friend...

[TopHaggardDoll]

I'm sorry for your loss Kontan, he sounds like an awesome guy whose memory will make everyone who knew him better people.