The document is a tribute from the author to their lifelong best friend Kevin. It describes their 30+ year friendship and all that Kevin has brought to the author's life, including laughter, a sense of adventure and fun, and helping the author try new things. Kevin is portrayed as a natural athlete, outdoorsman, and force of nature who has enriched the author's life through sharing his journeys, discoveries, disappointments and successes over their friendship.

1. my friendship with Kevin

2. he makes me laugh

3. and remember to not take myself too seriously

4. and have FUN

5. He taught me to behave properly

6. to just do it

7. to SEEK ADVENTURE

8. try new things

9. he’s a natural ATHLETE

10. a rugged Outdoorsman who … lights fires without matches

11. … splits wood with a single blow

12. and is full of surprises

13. he’s a FORCE to reckon with

14. he has many interesting sides

15. he AMAZES CROWDS

16. he’s very popular with the girls

17. He likes to make you feel good

18. he has many friends

19. he’s been my best friend for 30+ years

20. In college we faced many challenges together

21. Where to get free beers tonight?

22. How to keep the party going

23. important contests

24. we won competitions (ok, well, one)

25. After college we made new friends

26. and we kept old friends together

27. we celebrated when friends got married (friends not shown)

28. we played dress up together

29. sometimes we’d spoil ourselves with exotic travel

30. we explored interesting places

32. always kept each other trying new things

33. and built many great memories

34. Kevin set his goal: AN ADVENTUROUS LIFE

35. Sales Rep of the Year and brought adventure to my life (by proxy)

37. he shared his journey, and enriched my life

38. he shared his fantasies

39. … his disappointments

40. he entertained me

41. … shared his discoveries

42. … summed it up at important milestones

43. did I mention, entertained me?

44. shared his learnings along the way

45. … his excitement

46. … brought it to life

47. observations

48. survival strategies

49. he remained always resourceful

50. became famous

51. and made his dream come true: Sara!

52. built the dream

53. and a beautiful family

55. This is to say… Thank you for all you’ve brought to my life Thank you for the wonderful memories I love you We all love you Happy Birthday!