Kevin Cavanaugh

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

You're never prepared to hear about the death of a friend, no matter how old you are. Kevin and I were best friends for most of our elementary school days and, like you Charlie, we spent a lot of time playing football and wrestling around at his house on many a sleepover. One of my favorite memories with him involved Jerry Gaines, another friend who lived next door, who loved when I would come over so he could try his pile driver move on me. Good times. I think. My head still hurts. As...

Am very sorry to hear this and my thoughts are with his family.

I spent a lot of my childhood with Kevin. He was a good friend. We always had a great time playing sports with his brother Tommy, and a crew of guys from Etchison. Unfortunately, we lost contact over the years and I was very saddened to hear of Kevin's passing.

My favorite memories were the "battle royal" wrestling matches we would have in the basement of the Cavanaugh house. They would always end up the same way. Kevin would try out some painful move on Tommy. I would kick both...