Gone Too Soon: An Ode to a Friend

Some people leave a mark so deep, it can never fade. You were one of those rare souls. Creative, kind, and unapologetically unique, you lived a life that inspired others. Your early departure has left a void. A space that no one can fill. This is my ode to a friend.

You loved to create, but you also loved to destroy—artfully, playfully, and meaningfully. Burning things wasn’t just a habit. It was your form of expression. You found beauty in ashes, poetry in smoke. Whether it was bonfires that lit up the night or projects that tested boundaries, you turned destruction into creation. And watching your love for Gene. A deep, unbreakable bond.

But there was so much more to you. Your kindness touched everyone you met. You listened without judgment, laughed without restraint, and gave without expecting anything in return. Your warmth made even the coldest days feel brighter.

And now, you’re gone too soon—the words “why” and “how” echo endlessly. But there are no answers.

Only memories. Beautiful, bittersweet memories.

We’ll remember your spark, the laughter that filled the room, and how your eyes lit up when you spoke about your passions. You lived boldly and left a legacy of love and inspiration.

Though you’re not here, you’ll never truly be gone. Your stories will be shared, and your kindness will live on in our hearts.

And your fire—oh, your fire—will keep burning in everyone who knew you. Here is my ode to my friend.

Goodbye, my friend. You left too soon, but your light will guide us always. I will see you again. Click here to view more photographs.