I would have to say that Philip was my best and most trusted friend in the world. He can never be replaced and no one will ever compare to the friendship and love we had for each other. One day during the last few weeks of Philips life, we were on the way to work and I asked him what was wrong. Of course he didnt want to talk about it, but he would open up to me if I bothered him enough about it. I could tell he was depressed and I did my best to cheer him up that day. We talked in the office for a while and I told him that I loved him and that he was my best friend. At that point I think that was the first time I told Philip I loved him. Most guys dont like to talk to each other like that because its seems gay, but I didnt care, and I am glad I told him. Im sure he knew that already. We worked together side by side that day in the woods at Dick's house. We talked and worked and talked some more untill he came around. He was the hardest working buddy I have ever had. We loved working together and always got along. After we worked up a sweat and talked things over he was back to the good ol Flip we all love. He was doing well those last few weeks and I never thought I would lose him. When you died buddy you took a part of me with you. God knows I will never be the same. It changed me. I have never felt pain in my heart like I felt that day I got the call. The way I feel when I type these words. My heart is broken and I gladly give it up to you. You deserve it for everything you did for me as a friend. keep this part of me with you always and use it for good. I'll never forget you Philip and you will always hold a place in my body and soul. You are a part of me dude. You helped make me and Jay into the men we are today because of the love you had for your friends and family. You are an inspiration to us. I promise that I will take Cameron fishing to our favorite spots. I'll make sure he knows how much you ment to me and how much he ment to you. I have a picture of Cameron and you at our fishing hole at the waterfall. I can see how proud you are of him when I look at you. One day Cameron and Caden will be friends, and then I will have that physical part of you in my life again and that will help my spirit heel some. I forgive you Philip. I never thought I would say that, but everyone makes mistake. Dont worry about it ok. We all still love you just the same. Your spirit will carry us along our way. I like to think of what it would be like if you worked with me now. Damn we were a good team. I know your spirit is by my side. Hopefully me and Cameron can hunt for indian artifacts one day. I'll try to make that happen. I know Cameron will find something because you will make it happen. Just like you made little Keith catch that big bass out at Dick's that day. The same spot where you landed yours that morning at work. I still cant get over that. It looked like the same damn fish. That was real magic. Maybe you made that fish bite or maybe you were the fish that day. I dont know. I would like to end this talk with you with the last words you said to me. CATCH ya later man. Next time I hook another big bass I'll be catchin you dude.