My brother, Dean, passed away five years before I had my first child. We named our son after him, Kobe Dean. He was born with the same birthmark as my brother, something called "strawberry kisses", a vascular mark on the neck. So, I tell Kobe that uncle Dean gave him kisses when he was born. My brother was the ornery one, as Kobe carries this trait on very well! There are moments when I just stare at Kobe, because I see my brother in him so much; It is an amazing gift! Dean was a kind, loving, funny, caring guy who had his whole life in front of him. I just hope that I am making my little brother proud, & that Kobe carries on his legacy well!