So sorry to hear that, sometimes life just isnt fair. My grandmother died from leukemia when she was 28, just 10 years later medicine had advanced to the point she would have lived a long life. They are gone but never forgotten.
So sorry for the loss of your friend at such a young age. It's amazing how much of a positive impact some folks can have in the midst of such hardship.
Dang it. Too young. I never knew him. But I sure hate it went this way. I have a hard time trying to understand things like this. Hang in there Hook. I know you'll miss him. My thoughts and prayers for both his family and for you as well.