Suck.

I just found out that my friend Tyler, whom I used to work with and who moved to northern Ohio a year or so ago, has passed away.

Here' his obit from www.ohio.com:

Tyler Lee Gaston

Tyler Lee Gaston, 23, of Hudson, Ohio, died July 1, 2004.

Tyler was a senior at Kent State University, where he worked in the library. He was a jazz guitarist and played in various bands around Kent.

He is survived by his parents, Paul L. and Eileen H. (nee Higgins) Gaston of Hudson, and sister, Elizabeth M. Gaston of Maryville, Ill.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Kent State Foundation, for the Library, P.0. Box 5190, Kent, Ohio 44242. Friends will be received Saturday, July 3, 2004, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Christ Church Episcopal, 21 Aurora St., Hudson, Ohio, where a memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Arrangements by Johnson-Romito Funeral Home, a Golden Rule Funeral Home, in Hudson, Ohio (330-650-4181).

Suck. Tyler was real cool, and super-nice, and had great taste in music. He'll be sorely missed.