My Friend Reu

Fourth in a series of pieces written and read by Reu’s friends and family during his memorial, 12/30/2022.

Over the course of the last year since Reu left us, I have spent considerable time worrying about our friendship, mainly hoping that Reu knew how much I loved him.  

I used to torture Reu. I couldn’t help it. I’m really annoying and always have been.  It’s a deeply ingrained trait held over from childhood that I used to gain attention. Or something.

I con…