Two years ago today was one of the hardest days I have ever experienced in my life. For two years ago today, the world lost one of the greatest and most amazing people to ever grace our planet. A person that could make anyone laugh, a person who was always able to make friends anywhere he went, a person who kept his amazing sense of humor right to the very end - and a person who I have missed dearly every single day for the last two years - Bradd Beck.

On January 5, 2001, Bradd lost a tough battle to cancer which claimed his wonderful life. When I found out he had cancer, it was during a period of time where we had lost contact. But after an impromptu reunion with a mutual friend - we were back in touch. After not speaking for a year and suddenly being reunited - our friendship was instantly the same - except for Bradd being sick.

During his battle with the disease, I was amazed how Bradd was able to keep his sense of humor throughout the ordeal - even making jokes about his health and appearance. While I am sure he did this to also help him get through it - I could tell that he was also trying to make those around him who loved him laugh - so all of us could have an easier time dealing with what was happening to Bradd.

After our reunion, we immediately made Bradd a member of the Ring Fever crew and he began doing episodes of the show with us. I have to say that the episodes with Bradd are my favorite ones. We always had a great chemistry on camera and to be able to have him back on the show was something I am very grateful for. When I first started in the wrestling business, Bradd was right there by my side. And when Ring Fever got really big, Bradd was not there to share in the spotlight. So the fact that he got to do a few episodes of the show while he was sick hopefully helped him deal with the ordeal a little bit easier.

I still remember the last time I spoke to him. I called him at the hospital he was in to say hello, and I could hear in his voice that he was getting worse. To try and cheer him up, I cracked a joke about his illness like he always would, hoping to make him laugh - and instead of the expected laughter - he said that it wasn't funny anymore - and that is when I knew that he was getting worse.

I unfortunately also remember getting "the phone call." Bradd's sister Sharyn and her husband Doug were on the way to pick him up to take him home - but we unfortunately lost him before they got there. When Doug told me that Bradd was gone, I remember hanging up the phone and just crying uncontrollably. I never lost a friend in my life - and of all the friends to lose. I just could not contemplate the reality that Bradd was gone and that I would never be able to see him or talk to him again. Bradd has been in my life since 1988 and has been there through some of my happiest and saddest experiences - so how was I supposed to go on without him?

So many things have happened in my life since he was taken from us - but I still think about him and the friendship we had almost every day. So many things I do and see make me think of him - and whenever I do a wrestling show, I always think of Bradd, because we started together - and now I have to continue alone.

The world truly lost a good soul in Bradd Beck. The fact that such a horrible disease had to claim such an incredible person is a true crime. Bradd was very selfless and always willing to sacrifice his own wants and needs to help others. He always tried and succeeded at being the comedian of the crew - and left a void behind that could not be filled by a dozen people. No matter what happens in my life or where my life may go - the fact that Bradd will not be able to be a part of my life is a scar that will never heal. I miss him very much and hope that I see him again one day. But until I do - I will miss him every day until then.

I miss you old friend - very much - rest in peace.