history: I keep an old photo of my best friend and I on my desk at work. He passed away because of a car accident when we were in the 5th grade. My friend passed away in a car accident in the 5th grade. I keep a photo of him around ever since. That's so sad! I'm glad you have something to remember him by.
current: Yeah, we used to do everything together. We used to play a lot of street hockey in the summer times. 
next: He will always live on through spirit in your heart. I'm sorry for the loss.