Long Lost Friends

I heard from my Mom this morning that a long lost friend, someone I knew from middle and high school, passed away last night.

I haven't spoken to this guy in years, I think one phone call in 20-some years, but he was someone I knew well. I spent the night at his house many times, dozen's I'm sure while we were in school. His Dad coached my baseball team a few times, I knew he and his brothers well.

It's a shock, and I know I should call his parents. It's something I need to do, but I'm a little at a loss for what to say. I haven't had many people in my life pass on, though I'm sure I'll have many more to come as I age. It's sad, and something I am not looking forward to.