Dear Stan Lee,

You have been a huge part of my life since I was a little girl. I have always loved Marvel, and your characters have always been people I have loved. To say I was heartbroken when I heard you died would be the biggest understatement. Every cameo you had in Marvel movies and shows always were the best part.

You have influenced the whole world, bringing us characters like Spider-Man, Captain America, Thor and so many more. You have been the shining light of the geek world, which I proudly group myself with. You surpassed all of our expectations when you created these characters. With you being gone, a light dims in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Nobody will ever be able to fill your shoes, and the person who follows in your footsteps will never be able to create and inspire as many people as you have.

I will think of you each time a Marvel character passes the screen.

I don't think I will ever be able to acknowledge your passing, but I feel lucky to be able to feel the things you have given us through your characters. I can't explain how heartbreaking it will be to see your final cameo, and know that after that, you will never cross the theater screen again.

While you may be gone, you will always live on in our hearts. I will live each day thinking of living my life ever upward, and I am assured that all of my fellow Marvel lovers will do the same.

You will truly be missed, and while I knew this day would come, I never thought it would hit home so much. You were the true superhero behind all of the characters you created and without a doubt the most important. So, as it is time to say goodbye, I only have one thing left to say...

Excelsior!