We meet at a show where her brother was playing music and I’ve never been more grateful to have known anyone. She was hilarious and decided we were friends and I desperately needed friends at that time–there’s no way she knew what I was going through but she was so kind anyway. She helped me through a terrible heartbreak by reminding me of what real love and care is and I’ll be forever in her debt for it. My hope is to honor her by living fully and helping anyone I can along the way.

I’ll love you forever, Stephro.