Growing up, all I wanted to do was ride BMX. My brother even rode for a little bit.
BMX was my escape from pain and has been many times over.
The pain I feel right now after loosing my little brother to a tragic and stupid accident that could have been prevented makes me question doing anything in life right now, including BMX.
I’ve never felt such a pain before. I don’t even think I understood how much I loved my little brother until the moment I found out his life was gone.
Danny and I always joked about future dreams and plans together to help one another, and others. It’s always been a huge passion of ours to help others.
Danny has a heart of gold and would do anything he could for his family and friends. He didn’t care what you thought of him and always owned his personality and words. You could never take that away from him.
This photo is pretty heavy for me because it shows me in an environment that Danny and I grew up in and he loved so much. It shows a part of me (BMX) that gave me so much opportunity in my life to help others that we never fathomed becoming a reality.
I know Danny was always proud of me and to be my little brother. I am so proud to be his brother and all he times we shared. I’m proud of all that he has been through in his life and to have become the man we all know and love despite the hell he’s been through.
I’m grateful to know Danny touched so many people, that I had the chance to hug him and say “I love you, bro” the last time I saw him, that I got to take him to a Bruins game as an early birthday present, that we spoke recently and got to exchange “I love you” once more, and I’m grateful that I got to see him one last time on Friday to say goodbye and let him know how much I love him. ❤️❤️
This has me questioning so many of my beliefs and actions. I feel numb yet in so much pain. I just feel broken inside and can’t even fathom doing anything I love.
I just hope you all take an opportunity to let the people you love know it and that you’re grateful for them. 🙏🏼💚✌️
-Josh P.