Im not one to mourn for those that I do not personally know. Even then I have a hard time, so I find it difficult to deal with how devastated I am by the loss of Anthony Bourdain.
My personal feelings aside for a moment, I truely believe that Anthony was one of the greatest journalists of our time. In a world of scripted news and responses, where bullshit is shoved into our ears on a regular basis, Tony was a refreshment. He told it how it was. He explored our dark and gruesome world, showing us hardship but in a way that provided a glimmer of hope and happiness. He was always himself and wasn’t afraid to say “fuck you” to anyone.
As for myself, well into my 20s I placed importance only on material things. I had a very limited diet, had never left the country, and you’d rarely find me in a kitchen. Bourdain showed me the value of culture and the power that travel, food, and cooking had to bring people together and to provide an emotional one of a kind experience. All the things I now love dearly in life that I try to share with you all.
He was an inspiration.
He was my hero.
Goodbye Tony.