It was 2 in the morning and I got a call. I had been at my brothers basketball game that night. I was sitting in the parents section with Mom, and I looked down at the student section and saw that goofy boy being himself. I thought to myself, I need to go down there and give him a hug, because I hadnt seen him in a while. I never did though. That call was the worst call Ive ever gotten. " Colby..he was in a wreck......"
Let me explain Colby Mason to you. This blue eyed boy was one of those kids everyone just loves. He was funny, handsome, best athelete, and made everyone his bestfriend. When I was the trainer at during highschool, this boy stole my heart. Him and probably everyone else knew he was my favorite. I never felt like he was 3 years younger than me. Some of the funniest stories I know are about him. He was everyone's favorite. He just had a way about him that I adored. I loved seeing him waiting in that training room for me every afternoon, saying "Vigger!!!"
Everytime I think about him, I have the saddest and happiest feelings in the world. That small amount of time he was on this earth, he just made it better. It still doesnt seem real, but you just have to go on. Not forget, but go on and have that "Colby Mason way" about you.
Lets all just remember to cherish the days, the people, the small things, and the big moments in our lives. A good conversation, an inside joke, a walk outside, your favorite song, or just a good friend to sit with. And always, always....if something tells you to give someone a hug, do it. Dont let that moment pass, because you may not get the chance to show some love to that person ever again.
Fly High Colby, July 22, 1991 -February 1, 2009
Vigger
So sad, but so sweet. Love your posts!
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