[Cailin]

When I was still in High school, I would come home and my cousin Andrew would generally have something playing on the stereo. At time it would be Pearl Jam, U2 or the Lemonheads. He was also a comedy fan, and a big one of Robin Williams. He would had his stand up comedy on CD and many a time I would come home to Robin talking about coming home with Hagen Dasz ice cream, to save him from the evils of women's pms. It made me laugh.

Me and my cousin were extremely close, and in 2003 his passing absolutely killed me. He suffered from depression, and also drank to stave off the demons. Sadly, he drank too much one night and drove himself home and hit an 18 wheeler.

I know I didn't know Mr Williams personally, but for me my cousin lived on in all the things he loved, and the passing of Mr. Williams has re opened that gash in my heart.

Depression is not something that should be swept under the rug and not talked about. I hope that his light, that now brightens heaven a little more, is a reminder to everyone to get help when needed and help others who may be struggling.