Best way to get through a close friends death?

[The Zodiac Killer]

I just found out that one of my closest friends, Damian, 18 years old, died yesterday.. He chose a wrong path and he ended up overdosing on heroin.. What are some suggestions to help me get over this? I can't make it to his funeral because He is in Utah, which hurts even more. You guys are like family to me so I would just like some input on the situation.. Love Ya guys..

[Boxorino]

don't let him be forgotten. share the good memories with people. allow yourself to grieve for a while.

[Hyorinmaru]

think about the good over the bad...and remember that he is now free and in a better place. if u want to talk to someoen u can pm me whenever ill help u the best I can.

[Icamenal]

Allow yourself to feel sad. It's okay to be sad. Nobody should blame you for being sad, unless they're jerks. It's okay to cry. It's better than keeping your emotions locked inside, until one day you explode. Don't be like me.
And maybe thing about doing something rad to honor your friend. This gives great honor to your friend's name. When my best (and only) friend died, I did a bike ride in his name. Oddly, it helped a lot. I'm sure why.