To The Boy Who Was Taken Away Too Soon,

I will miss you as everyone else will. It’s heart-breaking to realize that you left this world at the age of 20 years old. You were suppose to have so much time here. I knew you were going to figure yourself out and get a plan with your life. I just wish it wasn’t drugs. I regret not trying hard enough to figure it out that it was drugs that took you away.

You were such a bright boy who could make any girl laugh. I knew I could always call you regardless of what time it was. Whether it was 3am or 6pm, you were always there for anyone and everyone. Even when I was beyond upset, you still managed to get me to smile on the other end of the phone. Growing up, I remember when you had a girlfriend and how sweet you were to her by getting her gifts or writing her notes. I can still hear the sound of your voice when I asked you about her and how happy you were to be in love. One thing that I noticed about you is your temper that you had when you worked at Aroogas. I was a hostess and you were a food runner. Although your job was a lot harder than mine. Even though you blew up sometimes, you always worked hard at what the task was at hand. I’m very proud of the man that was my friend.

The years have passed by after we both graduated high school, things change. I moved away and you remained in PA. I would check on you through Facebook and call you when we both could. It seemed me to that you were doing okay until I went to work to see the RIP posts about you. I was lost and confused to why a boy like you was gone when you were needed here in this world. I was in shock that it was drugs. I could not see how badly you were hurting on the inside to use drugs as a way to escape. I just wished that you would have talked to someone or seeked help. It hurts to know that you are gone. Your spirit touched a lot of people. You were loved by many and always will be. I hope now, you’ve come to peace with your inner demons and are truly happy wherever you might be. You are now another angel in the sky and open your wings to let yourself fly. One thing I want you to remember, is that you are loved. You may be gone for now but never forgotten in my heart.