Emmett was 21. He was from California. We met in the HI Vancouver. He was as he would like to say “like a cookie man, hard on the outside, soft in the middle…”. We partied hard, played harmonica and drums during a 4am street riot: one of the fondest memories of my trip. We travelled to Victoria, drank beers at Big Bad John’s and tried to pick up ladies always failing with a smile on our faces. We swam in frigid waters and he did the best Steve Irwin impression I have ever seen. We talked, sharing a love of music and travel. We travelled together from Victoria to Seattle on a boat and then met up again in San Fran were we drank and talked about our future travels and Emmetts plans to visit me in Australia. I said ’so long’ to Emmett in San Francisco, not farewell. He was funny, intelligent and profound. He was talented and energetic, open and compassionate. Most importantly he was my friend.
On Monday on his way to school Emmett was killed in a car accident. I’ll never get to introduce him to the ladies of Australia, or return the hospitality he showed me from the moment I met. The world is missing one magical person and is a little darker because of it. I hope that I can keep his memory alive by living my life as he would, always happy, always open and always with a smile on my face.
So long Emmett, I hope that where ever you are now the women are gorgeous and the beers cold.
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An amazing person, we will all miss his kindness. The world needs more people like Emmett, the tragedy is we have lost ours.
October 2nd, 2009 at 5:30 pmI am sorry to hear about the death of your friend. He will stay in your memories I am sure
October 3rd, 2009 at 1:16 amsome people touch our lives in wonderful ways and leave memories for ever, Emmett sounds like one of those people. Those type of people live in your heart forever
October 5th, 2009 at 10:03 pmHi Emmett was one of my best friends ever he would do anything for me and i would do anything for him. I was suppose to meet you in San Fransico
Emmett kept on telling me 2 come but i had 2 work but here i am My name is macy. And i really think this is a really nice example of emmett. Us who knew him it was a awesome gift, He was a awesome gift to this world. He could make anyone smile and he was just a great guy overall. R.I.P emmett i love you so much
October 9th, 2009 at 6:03 amThank You
My condolences.
October 18th, 2009 at 4:53 pmThank you for this. I knew my brother was special! I loved him so very much. To read what you wrote bout him gave me a window to heaven where I could see him again. I am so thankful for that!- Ellie
January 10th, 2010 at 8:59 amSimon, Thank you for sharing your memories in this tribute to Emmett, my son. It was wonderful that he had that trip- to have that experience- to meet wonderful people. I know he would have seen Australia-if had been able. He definitely had that adventurous spirit. We all miss him terribly, but I often come here and find healing- remembering him. I would like you to keep in touch with us, if that is possible. Thank you again. Jeff
March 9th, 2010 at 3:04 pm