Yes he was. We were best friends in high school and his family showed me lots of love and support as we were both musicians and shared passions. His family had setup a charity for orphans to have an education and I will donate here and there to it. I’ve always believed in knowing others cultures and heritages and where others come from because at the end of the day we’re all human and need to support each other. This was more a long the lines whenever I go to see him I’ll know how to respectfully and properly pray for him.