If you’re anything like me, then in times of profound personal sadness you turn to Chad Ocho Cinco for guidance. Yesterday was certainly one of those days. And you can’t count me among the millions of Americans who, upon hearing of Michael Jackson’s untimely passing, immediately logged onto the Bengals wideout’s Twitter page for comfort, to share our grief, and for some of Chad’s trademark dose of perspective:

Okay, first Mrs. Fawcett now Mr. Jackson, please tell me that this is a mistaken rumor, if not this is just as sad as 9/11

okay not as bad as 911, its sad period, both situations my goodness people, they just said he is okay in the hospital

So then after backing off… slightly… Ocho Cinco decided that a situation of this magnitude deserved some deep contemplation:

The 9/11 was a bit over the top, i am just in an emotional state right now, bare with me while i regroup people, be back in 10 minutes

But just as 9/11 touched us all, Chad puts a personal touch on the Michael tragedy:

sorry 85 million times, today sucks man, i still have my jacket with the zippers on it, wow

Everybody need to call or reach out to someone and tell them you love them right now, especially a family member you dont get along with

From OC and my family, i love each and everyone one of yall whether i know you or not, regardless to how you feel about me i love you.

Today word is love, just tell somebody how you feel about them please, i am calling my moma right now even though we dont see eye to eye.

But if there’s one lesson that we can all learn from OC, it’s that even in the face of horrible tragedy and inconsolable grief, life must go on:

Down at fountain square enjoying the Spanish vibe and music

Doesnt the guy in the beer commercial for Dos Equis remind of that cool pimp guy in Kill Bill, anybody know who i am talking about

So I just want to say publicly, Thank you, Chad Ocho Cinco. I don’t know who I would’ve gotten through this if it weren’t for you.