Michael R.
Although I never knew him I can say that his death was not in vein. I came across his story by chance which led me here. I must admit that initially there was a part of me that was glad to see what some might call "frontier justice" or will say "he got what he deserved". I think everyone feels this way at time's. With that said it doesn't make it right. What he deserved was a good beating or some time in jail. He deserved a chance to make things right and turn his life around. I can tell from the posts and the photos that he was a beautiful person who was loved and cared for. Either way that shouldn't matter. It shouldn't matter if you are beautiful or ugly, strong or weak, loved or uncared for, rich or poor. Everyone makes bad choices but those choices shouldn't define you as a person. A eye for a eye doesn't mean you take someone's life over something so petty. In either case I am sorry for the loss. With that said reading his story and the posts from the people who loved him has opened my eyes to my own choices and in some way (even if minute) will help guide me in the direction of becoming a better person. If he can have that affect on a total stranger then I can only imagine the joy that he brought those who were close to him. I'm sorry to hear about your loss but hopefully his story will be what it takes to help others who are struggling.