I loved Derek like a brother, I will think of him every time I watch a Royals game or get on my bike. The world has lost a great wonderful person and it will be awhile for the sadness to subside. There's not enough room or words that I can say that will convey my true feelings for him and Catherine. The Moffett family has always treated me like a part of their family.  I think of this quote and it sums it up perfectly.

"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight" Kahlil Gibran