It is 5 years since my dear friend Daniel Breaux was murdered while leaving Jazz Fest in New Orleans. I still miss him terribly. It was an honor to be his friend and though my time with him was short, I am grateful to have known him. I will never forget the house in Houma he so beautifully renovated, the canoe trip, his amazing paintings, his cooking, strength, kindness and his red clogs.

I’m frustrated that his convicted killer is awaiting a second trial. Even so, he can only be sentenced as a juvenile and will be out by the time he is 31. It does not seem fair that he will one day return to his life and Daniel will be gone from ours forever.

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