A young man I know from my old job died suddenly. We don’t know any details, and I don’t suppose it matters; people are just curious to know how and why these things happen. I always feel a twinge of sadness for the loved ones left behind when I hear about someone who died, but today feels different.

We weren’t close friends; I didn’t even know him outside of work. He has always reminded me of my brother, though, and I guess that’s why it’s tough. He was a tech geek and a fitness buff. He was kinda quiet but had a sarcastic sense of humor.

Much like Nathan.

News like this dusts off the cobwebby corners of grief in my heart all over again.