by Christy Aho for Daily Soap Dish

The Young and the Restless spoilers indicate that if there was anyone who was as devastated as we were about Kristoff St. John’s death, it is Shemar Moore. Moore has made quite a name for himself in the world of television. Moore played St. John’s brother on the Young and the Restless. He told sources that the two of them had a bond just like brothers in real life too.

Moore had so many great memories with St. John. He said “Kristoff, what I believe, he carried me through this career. You know, I had to earn my way to develop this career, but he really got me started and embraced me and rooted for me and told me that anything was possible.” He was even happy to share with sources a running joke that the two of them had together.

During their many appearances together, one of them would always come in on the other one’s shoulders. Moore said this was because St. John carried him through life and his career. It became a hilarious, yet heartwarming joke that was carried out through their entire friendship.

On the Young and the Restless, Moore’s character, Malcolm, delivers a beautifully written eulogy at Neil’s memorial service. Josh Griffith, head writer on the Young and the Restless, wrote it from the bottom of his heart. Moore had just recently met Griffin, but he said that the eulogy couldn’t have been more perfect for him and he felt like he would have written those same words about St. John himself.

Moore was happy to be back on the Young and the Restless and wishes that it could have been for happier circumstances.

We know just how sad the memorial episodes have been for us and the fans of the show. St. John had such a great impact on the show and the cast and crew. He will be forever remembered in his role as Neil and the cast has spent a lot of time with the episodes that share what a great person he was.

Wishing Shemar the biggest of Happy Birthday’s today. Love from Gemma & Audrey and all the Shemar-moore.net visitors.