during middle school, there was a kid who's last name was Wise. he was asian, but his last name was Wise. several girls liked him - he was in the travel choir, he was a very good swimmer, and good looking. we slowly became friends and hung out on occasion during middle school. played basketball, watched some movies, and just hung out. that was when i found out he was an adopted korean.
during high school, he started dating one of the prettiest and nicest girls i have ever known. she was only one of two girls that would have been worth going back to the reunion for... and of course, he was her boyfriend. everyone looked up to him, and nobody hated him. not-a-one. we didn't really hang as often during high school - and the last time we saw each other was sophomore year of college.
Andrew passed away on the night of Wednesday, December 11th. he was diagnosed with liver cancer in september - and although he tried to fight it, the doctors gave him a prognosis of 6 months to live. it's amazing how someone so strong on the inside and outside, can get even luckier.
you see, he was a committed Christian - and knowing that really doesn't make me worry about him. of course, you can never know for sure if someone goes to Heaven or not until you're actually there - but in this case, i'd like to believe.

the "Wise-man" has passed.