September is a month of important dates. I don't think I feel that way only because of my birthday tomorrow. Aunt Jean's birthday. Mimmie's birthday. 9/11. Gary died September 8, which is also a cousin's birthday. Howie died September 10. Rudy died September 25. September 17 has more than one anniversary. In 1982, college friend Don committed suicide. In 1995, Rudy was born at the shelter. And today, Aunt Dot died.