Great stuff man. Loved Boy Meets World. I actually just rewatched the entire show earlier this year and I'm not ashamed to say that the final scene of the show brought a tear to my eye.

I am very fortunate that I have a Shawn, and his name is Jim. We've been friends since we were 8 years old. While we don't see each other as much as we used to when we were kids. He lived around the corner then. Now I live 2.5 hours away, he was there as my Best Man and was the first person I told when my wife got pregnant. He is like a brother, his family is extensions of my own family. Hell, his Grandmother even calls me her other grandson, which always bring a smile to my face. I think your piece said a lot about you and about your friend. Keep writing from the heart.