OpinionMarch 2, 2003
Fire victim was like a brother and a dear friend
To the editor: Unfortunately, I can't make it home in time for the funeral for Gabe Koehler. I grew up in Jackson for most of my life and can say that for 15 years I had the absolute pleasure of calling Gabe one of my dearest friends. I even called him my brother. When you're 25 and you've known someone for 15 of those years, it's pretty much the same thing, right?...
To the editor:
Unfortunately, I can't make it home in time for the funeral for Gabe Koehler.
I grew up in Jackson for most of my life and can say that for 15 years I had the absolute pleasure of calling Gabe one of my dearest friends. I even called him my brother. When you're 25 and you've known someone for 15 of those years, it's pretty much the same thing, right?
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I just wanted to say to Carol, Kenny, Adam, Steve, Jason, Mike, Kenny Ray, Kelly, Shayle and the rest of my extended family that I wish I could be there. My most heartfelt condolences go out to you during this time.
I miss Gabe and will always think of him.
NICK MURPHY
Los Angeles
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