The Honeyman Song

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It's the 4th year now, without my best friend Derek

And it took a long time to be able to write this song. For the first 2 years...I just thought he was still alive, but we hadn't talked for a while. There were a lot of shocks. Remembering that he was gone. Now, I do understand that he is not coming back. A life taken too young, he had a stroke at age 35. We are blessed that we had as much time together as we did, the doctors said it could have happened to him at any time in his young life, there was something 'wrong' in his brain.

Now I am just grateful for all the wonderful memories that we made together, growing up and causing all sorts of trouble. He was a big part of my first child Eddie's life. And later on got to know Brendan, Kiedis and Stryder. I will meet him again one day...for now I have peace knowing he is an Angel who watches over our family day and night.
Cheering us on from the other side.


All my favourite boys...


Derek and I, our last visit together just one month before he passed...


He was a huge supporter of our music, here he is inspecting as we load up Brendan's jeep for a gig.


He'd even fill in on drums sometimes!


He spent a lot of time with @EddieBowes...


Even gave Eddie his first beer LOL!


The best photo ever of him, it really captures his Spirit.


My Graduation. I think he was more proud than me! Hahaha!!

Thank you for listening to the song, and for allowing me this trip down memory lane. Sharing like this is a big part of the healing process for me. I thank you also, for witnessing my journey.


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