Dear Mr. Robin Williams,

As I begin to search my thoughts for an adequate way to begin this letter, only one phrase seems to suffice: "Thank you." Thank you for your time here. Thank you for spending your short time with us entertaining and inspiring those around you.

Thank you for undeniable talent. Your work in "Mrs. Doubtfire" reminded us that a father's love knows no boundaries. "Jumanji" opened our imagination and let us be kids again. "Jack" proved to us that differences can be embraced and we can all be loved for being ourselves. In "Aladdin," you granted wishes. In "Dead Poets Society," you taught us to seize the day. In "Hook," you showed us that flight was possible if we believed in ourselves.

Your selflessness gave us the best wake-up call known to man. There's no better way to start off the day than screaming, "Gooooood Morrning, Vietnam!" You are an icon! You are a legend! You gave so much to those who love film.

Thank you for letting us be okay enough to laugh. You changed the face of comedy forever. No one will ever be able to match your ability to switch your voice on a dime like you did on Johnny Carson. Your funny faces, your impressions, you...there will never be anything like it.

I do want to apologize, however. I am sorry that your selflessness was not met accordingly. I am sorry that you could not find what you were looking for in the world we live in. I am sorry that the stigma of mental illness will now shadow your flawless work. I am sorry that the 43.7 million Americans that suffer with similar problems were not able to help you how you needed.

I'm sorry that you felt like the decision you made was the only decision. I'm sorry that the idea of being with us was too hard to face. I'm sorry that misunderstanding and helplessness overwhelmed the happiness that you portrayed to your audiences.

A year has now passed since you left us here to relish your greatness and though the pain of loss still lingers, I want you to know that we still love you. The world will forever celebrate your life and legacy because you were one of a kind. You were the man of the hour. You were at the top of the totem pole.

I hope that, since you left, you have found peace. I hope that you are resting as you so immensely deserve. I hope that whatever you were looking for was found. I want you to know that your work is not tainted; your image is no different. You will always be known as our "Mork," our "Sean Macguire," our "Patch" Adams." You are "Genie," "Fender," and "Parry".

You are a hero, Mr. Williams. We miss you. We love you.

Sincerely...