JM's best childhood friend

I remember JM and I being the best of friends as kids. We played hockey together both at the arena for minor hockey and on the outdoor rinks that were scattered all around Hearst. I remember us being inseparable and we pretty much did everything together. We had the same interests and it was kinda awesome that his 2 brothers were the same age and great friends with my 2 brothers so we did a lot the 6 of us together also. 

I remember JM being the kindest person and still to this day that really is the best quality he had and what I remember most about him. He was always looking out for me and everyone. Just genuinely huge heart. I remember for example a minor hockey league game back when we were probably 8-9 years old at the arena and I had taken a slap shot on the ankle and the play continued but JM was right there kneeled down like a trainer making sure I was ok. It’s something that’s always stuck in my mind and an example of the type of person he was. We had a lot of great times running around. Biking around. Playing hockey and baseball etc. back then there were no cell phones or tablets so we just simply enjoyed hanging outside warm or cold. Played lots of HE-Man and war games. 

We spent a few years as the bestest of friends while JM lived in Hearst and I remember being extremely sad and upset when the family moved away to Timmins. After that we kind of lost touch a little bit maybe sending a few letters back and forth. I remember later on in High School running into JM in Timmins while I was on a basketball tournament and boy was I happy to see him. It had been awhile and the 2 of us had the best conversation line old times. It was great. Later in life social media became a thing and we reconnected through Facebook and that was great. I’m we were able to catch up here and there and see how each of us was making out in life work and family etc.  

JM is the most kind big heart friend I ever had. It’s unfortunate we never got to continue to grow together in in life but I’m extremely happy and fortunate to have spent a good part of my childhood with him. Couldn’t ask for a better friend in life!! It saddens me that he left us early but I will always remember him and I think of him a whole lot!! Special man he was. 

Jamie