Arthur Lynn Smith: The Man Who Changed My Life

I never thought me, of all people, would experience such a sorrowful day. I have tried to forget it time and time again; but the reality is I will always remember every miniscule detail, moment, word, and facial expression on that particular day. My heart managed to shatter into a million pieces, leaving me without a reason to pursue my existence. My salty tears freely rolled down my warm cheeks, causing my eyes to burn sensationally. I remember mourning on the comforting shoulders of my family members, as they too were consumed by their feelings. The most valuable lesson that beared a reservation in my spirit was to cherish every moment and loved one, for tomorrow is not guaranteed to anyone. I wish I could have fathom this reality before the climactic tragedy struck me like a ton of bricks. Although death is normal, it seemed almost foreign when it abducted the life of my favorite uncle. Arthur Lynn Smith was always the man of the hour. He was the most caring, intelligent, humorous, encouraging individual, favored and respected by many. Miraculously, he never missed a beat when it came to being the perfect uncle; he equally loved and cared for all of his nieces and nephews. He had a big hand in raising us and held great significance over our lives. We undoubtedly adored and enjoyed calling him “Our Uncle Bug”. For this reason and many
Everyone was ardent about making the atmosphere as loving and easygoing as possible. Everytime I was in his presence, I persisted to tell him, “I love you Uncle Bug”. He would always reply, “ I love you too baby”. This created a serene mindset that made me proud to be his baby. From time to time, he would share his million dollar smile. It lit up the room and was a contagious epidemic that blessed everyone. However, after about two weeks the plot to this conflicted story took a turn in a different