2 years ago, to the day, I got a message from Will Hoskins to call him about an urgent matter.
When I called him back - he mentioned Brent would not be making band practice that night as he had passed away....
Brent was a diabetic and lived by himself - it is suspected that the previous evening Brent had had complications due to his condition and was unable to call for help. He lived all but a few blocks away from where I live now.
Brent was an amazing friend, a talented musician, among many other descriptions. I met Brent in September 2001, a week after moving to Edmonton. We met as members of the local band Whatbox (a song by Whatbox shows up at the end of this episode).
I am so thankful to have known Brent. He literally saved my life as I had fallen into the grips of drugs and alcohol and it was Brent who took me to my first AA meeting in spring 2012. Had we not gone together I would not have gone in..and I am certain when I say I would not be here today had that been the case.
This is a podcast I had done with my best friend Brent from September 15th, 2015.
Rest easy, my friend!! Love you , miss you.