Michael Pirie is one of the best friends I've ever had.  He died on Feb. 12, 2011 a hero.  He was an example and role model to me as a brother in Christ, a fellow FDLer, and a best friend.

This song by Alter Bridge off their album Ab III reminds me of Mike every time I hear it.  I'm extremely thankful for my friend Josh Paul (http://soundcloud.com/joshuabryanpaul) for helping me record a cover of it.  

Wonderful Life: 
Close your eyes and just hear me sing
One last long good bye
One last song before you spread your wings
There’s so much left to say
And before this moment slips away

What a wonderful life
For as long as you’ve been at my side
And I want you to know
I loved you so

The cold night calls
And the tears fall like rain
It’s so hard letting go
Of the one thing I’ll never replace
And soon you will be gone
But these words they will live on

What a wonderful life
For as long as you’ve been at my side
And I want you to know
I'll miss you so
And though our days come to an end
Know I’ll never love like this again
What a wonderful life
My friend

And all that I am you let me be
I will remember you
For all that you’ve done
And given to me
Oh love will remain
This I can see
Now and forever more
Because of you now I believe
I believe

What a wonderful life
For as long as you’ve been at my side
And I want you know
I loved you so
What a wonderful life
For as long as you’ve been at my side
And I want you to know
I'll miss you so
And though our days come to an end
Know I’ll never love like this again
What a wonderful life [x4]

Wonderful Life (Alter Bridge cover)

This is for my amazing friend KAB. 
She's done mission work in Africa, so the ending is a percussive tribute to her time spent there.

Wade Bayless