that man changed my life_

I met Dorry while i was working in a restaurant at the Irvine Spectrum in 2002. He came in every Friday night and for the most part sat in my section. What a wonderful man he was. Over the course of the year, we became friends. Well as good as friends as you can become in a waiter, customer relationship. In early 2003, he and I were talking and I mentioned that I was looking for a place to live. He offered me a position watching him at night in exchange for room and board. We quickly became good friends and soon I was no longer watching him at night, but caring for him 3 days a week. I would take him to work and all around, where ever he wanted to go. We had many adventures. Be it going to Las Vegas, or playing poker late at night in the office. Times were not always great, as relationships often are. There was a mutual respect we shared. I considered Dorry a great friend, as i am sure he did I. Much time was spent playing poker. God that man had balls. Never one to run from a fight, or a large pot!.

Dorry taught me more over the course of the 4 years that I worked and lived with him than any other time in my life. I believe he learned things from me as well. Everyday i realize how that man changed my life. He was an intense man who never let anything stand in his way. He taught me to always strive for what I wanted. IF he, a man with MS and confined to a wheelchair could do it, I surely could as well.

Dorry was one of the greatest men that I have ever met in my life. Even after i moved out and back to NY, he always had a place in my heart. Be it by an instant message, or a quick phone call. It was always great to hear his voice.

I thought about him often. Always wondering what else would make me realize that a little bit of Dorry was coming out of me. He will be missed, but not forgotten. Dorry changed everyone that he came in contact with for the better. He made us better people, and he lives forever in me. I miss him dearly.

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