I got news this morning that my college advisor passed away this weekend, he was only 53. It was so sudden, he was still teaching courses at my college.

He was the person who got me interested in community development, which I majored in. I graduated last spring after being in his seinor "colloquim" course. He even planned a dinner at his house celebrating our graduation. He was such a "character" I thought he was absolutely amazing with such a passion for his subject.

I have to say not everyone was a fan, but me and another friend from college thought he was the best. I would go to him on advice about everything, he was like my second dad. I had been in contact with him concerning my job search, and was one of my references. I have 3 applications out, that have him listed as a reference.

I feel so cheated! I was looking forward to attending his courses as an alumni speaker, he always invited alumni back to speak to his classes. He kept up on marriages, births, job promotions of alumni and shared that with the department.

I was looking forward to telling him when I found my first job...now that chance is gone. I was hoping that I would have had many more years with him.

This is the first person that I've been REALLY close to that has died... I have to say I'm feeling anger the most. Is that ok?