“When You Say You Love Me” by Josh Groban
And so it’s been two years since Kevin Smith departed from this earth. He died in China, 16 February 2002 local time.
I can still remember when I found out. It was sometime during the day. Although it was Friday, I did not have to go to work because we were going to leave for Phoenix that night. I was in front of my computer, of course, and the email came from one of my Kevin/Ares lists. I couldn’t believe it. I followed the URL to the article and read the words.
I was stunned. How could Kevin be gone?
On our way to Phoenix, I battled between excitement for our trip and disbelief and sorrow at the world’s loss of such a wonderful man. I found it utterly ironic that our destination was the scene of Kevin’s last convention appearance that previous October. I regretted that I hadn’t made the time for the short airplane trip for that convention.
Now, two years later, I still feel a bit of sorrow at his loss. He touched my life and I will always remember him for his warmth and generosity, as well as his gorgeous presense and his undeniable talent. I don’t cry when I watch his work, I smile and remember and enjoy. I still feel the chill at the sound of his voice, I still laugh at the quips his characters make, I still envision fanfiction starring his Ares.
And I am most grateful for the people I have met because of Kevin. I have made such wonderful friends and together we have had great moments that I will remember forever.
Kevin, I still miss you. Thank you for gracing us with your life, even if it was for too short a time…
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Screencaptures from the Xena episode “The Dirty Half Dozen”
