Peter I am sorry to hear about your friend. And I am quite sure this sad story will bring much thought to all who read it regarding the problems that young Native men in Canada are still struggling with.

I can identify with Allan C. on how the passing of your friend can have a great impact on you personally. There was a connection between you and this man. Why your life brought you good fortune and his not, or why a beautiful humanbeing's life must fall apart like that? These are not easy questions to answer.
Like Allan was saying, it can be a rude awakening when someone we know, who is our same age passes away.
Living each day meaningfully with deep appreciation is about the best we can do.

Little Neo