Jay Michael Manzo was a great friend (who I consided a brother), who cared more about other people than they cared about themselves. He was a motivated and determined soul. His dream was to be a famous stand up comic. This past year he found his calling to become a stock broker. Jay studied hard, set the highest goals for himself with a "never say die" attitude. On November 14, 2014 at around 6:50am he lost his life in a train accident. This post is in honor of Jay, his perseverance and the way he selflessly gave back to people who were less fortunate. Jay was a kind soul. He was the kind of person who would give his last dollar to a homeless person.
When Jay would set his mind to do something there was no stopping him. He would set a goal and go after it always saying things like "Mercy is for weak." I bring this post to my blog to share what an inspiration Jay was. He touched the lives of more people that he would have ever known. He wrote a book about his life which we are working to get published.
Jay changed my life after the day his past away. We as people tend to get so caught up in our daily lives that we forget to pay attention to things that are important. Slow down. Appreciate life and the people for whom were blessed to be in it. Life is a gift and tomorrow is not promised.
Jay will forever be loved and missed. He was an electric, "life of the party" character who enjoyed making people laugh. I love you buddy and think about you daily.
Life is difficult without Jay around. But, I have taken a vow to do the good deeds that Jay would have done if he were still around. Things like giving the homeless man on the street my last dollar, or donating a few bucks to st jude hospital or march of dimes when asked to in the Grocery Store. I am not allowed to say no to helping others. I lived so many years not doing these things. The world is not the same without Jay in it.
Comment if you have been in a particular situation where you may have lost a great friend or relative who was truly a charasmatic individual.
