A One of a Kind Soul

We were on opposite ends of the spectrumAs anyone could see...You the Loves-life-to-the-fullest Bartender And then there's straight-laced Me.You the short little scrapper,And me, the big Teddy Bear -Yet whenever someone used to want to fight youYou bet your Butt I was there.Back in my Days at Chicora AlleyYou were one of the ones who welcomed me mostYou always tossed me the Red Bulls,And you rooted for our Tigers the most!Your smile welcomed me every weekend;It didn't matter what kind of mood I was in...I could always count on ol' JacobTo Cheer me up with a Grin!In a time back when we were strangersPeople would never guess we'd be friends;Funny how a place like ChicoraCan change ALL of our trends.You helped me feel like one of the guysInstead of just a bouncer looking over the crowd.You always laughed at my weird facesWhen I thought the crowd was too loud!Though after I left ChicoraAnd it could be months 'fore I'd see you again,Somewhere downtown I'd spot you,And you'd still Cheer me up with a Grin.Jacob, I don't know why you left usBut I have an idea or two.Somewhere the good Lord needsMore one-of-a-kind souls like you.So you take that Grin of Yours,Go where the Angels are Loud.You Cheer up all those Folks in HeavenAnd you wear your Tiger colors proud.We're gonna miss you down here on EarthAnyone on Facebook knows it's True.Me- I'm Thankful I got to KnowA One-of-a-Kind Soul like You.I don't even know the details my friend, but I sure wish I could have seen you again. Maybe one day...Jason E. Fort3/25/2015