AIDS-National AIDS Day

In loving memory of

Joe Hurlburt

 (Pictured on your left, the tallest one)

March 17, 1971 - July 9, 1997

AIDS

Aids took over and totally consumed his body

Causing him constant immeasurable pain

The pain was so great that he pushed away everybody

Until he was unable to maintain

He was no longer the brother I once knew

He had only himself to blame

This is the brother that taught me how to tie my shoes

He tortured himself in shame

He was scared to die but it was now a reality

All he wanted was to be loved

And now he was paying for his sexuality

He died feeling completely unloved

Except from his family and the people who really mattered

My mom had to watch her son slowly wither away

Her world was forever shattered

His death affected everyone around

I not only lost my brother but my best friend

Even though 13 years has passed, his presence still surrounds

The sorrow of missing him will never end

The memories I will never forget

The good and bad times I will always cherish

There is not a moment of regret

I still can’t believe his life on earth has been perished

I will hold his love in my heart forever

And the lessons he taught

His son never really knew his father however

His battle on earth has been fought

Good Morning All! Today is National AIDS day, a very important day for me since my brother succumbed to this horrible disease. People think they are invincible, just as he did. This is a very serious issue, please protect yourself. A moment of satisfaction could lead to a horrible death, one that I wouldnt wish upon my worst enemy.