CheezyOranges

Writings of someone trying to find their place in the world; out-of-college worldly experiences. Waxing philosophical on this life. And food. And friends. And Love.

Friday, February 16, 2007

Mortality in your face

Death is not something you think about on a regular basis. More often than not, many people try to keep it as far away from their train of thought as possible. Unfortunately for some, it’s brought into stark contrast quite suddenly. I was talking to Andrew on Valentine’s day and he broke away from our call for a few moments and when he came back on the line, he knew that one of his friends had died. It’s amazing how different a person can be with knowledge of something like that. While we had been joking and laughing a few moments before, he called me back an hour or so later and was completely broken up about it. Understandably of course. I only met Adam once, but he seemed a nice enough guy. Plus he finally had some hope looking up for him.
The tampa paper did a nice little article.

Tampa Man Killed In 1-Car Crash On I-75
BRANDON - A 23-year-old Tampa man died Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 75.
The Florida Highway Patrol said Adam J. Figlewski of 11740 N. 17th St. was killed when his Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo veered off the interstate and hit a concrete overpass support of the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway. Figlewski was the only person in the vehicle.
The sport utility vehicle was headed south at 9:40 a.m. in the right lane north of the U.S. 301 exit ramp when it ran onto the grass shoulder and hit the support, officials said.
Figlewski was thrown partway from the Jeep and was pronounced dead at the scene.

So touching.

posted by Elanor at 10:24 am  

1 Comment »

  1. He was a beautiful person, Adam Is…. He’s amazing. He will be loved and missed so much. I love him, as well as many others….. It was our first Valentines Day together when he was taken from me.

    Comment by Ashley — February 20, 2007 @ 2:38 pm

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