I am certain that you are in a better place now, but we still miss you.
Today, we had your memorial service. Pathways helped organize it, and it was a really special service. You touched a lot of lives out there. Even some of the community members who just new you from Panhandling stopped by during the service and shed a few tears. In case you didn't know it while you were here, a lot of people loved you.
People had some really good memories of you. You were a pretty sweet guy. A lot of people appreciated your gentleness and humility, as well as your ability to care for other people. Though Kat reminded us all to keep it real--so I have to say we're all pretty sad that you were really unable to take care of yourself well.
Your service was a really special, and I think it reminded a lot of us exactly how life should be. We had a lot of people, creeds, races, socio-economic statuses, and sexualities. We all came together to celebrate your life and to remember what you meant to all of us. I think you would have really liked it.
I miss you and your high-fives, your stories and our discussions about what you read in your Bible. But El and I talked today, and we can both imagine you smiling down on us, and sitting, laughing with Jesus. And I think that's pretty awesome.
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