Eulogizing Chad Lewis

Losing my best friend is by far the worst pain I have ever felt. I cannot keep my eyes dry just trying to type right now.

In Chad's own words, he was "Chad Lewis here. Nick's best man and single greatest friend that anyone could ever have ever." He literally wrote that line and he was 100% correct!

And for some unknown reason, the Universe decided that Chad's last day on Earth would be January 10, 2023. Just a few hours after we spent :42 glorious minutes on the phone, Chad would be struck by a brain aneurysm, passing peacefully in his sleep at the age of 42. For that, I am thankful. There are much worse ways to go.

In celebrating Chad's life, I was honored to be able to speak a few thoughts and to share where my mind had gone in the week following the news. This was the first eulogy I have ever given and ironically, I drew strength by reminding myself that had it been me who was taken, not only would Chad give the world's greatest eulogy for me, he would not have left my wife & children's side for a single second. That is who Chad was.

One of our dear friends had the foresight to record the eulogy and after I gathered the strength to listen to it myself, I became inspired to use it to make this video tribute to Chad. Normally, Chad was the person I would ask to proof these kinds of things. I am smiling as I picture him, somewhere in the Universe, offering some (well deserved) constructive criticism!

While many who watch this will have never known Chad, you will certainly one day know great loss & suffering. These things are as much a part of life as birth & death. To help anyone who may be coping with loss, below is a link to my eulogy. I go back to it now from time-to-time whenever I feel I am losing my way.

For anyone struggling with loss (or anything) never hesitate to contact me or any trusted friend/family member. You would be surprised who is willing (and able) to help if you simply ask. 💚

LINK to Eulogy: https://wp.me/pWlqU-159

Видео Eulogizing Chad Lewis канала Nicholas J. Nicastro