Dear Brother,

Thank you! For being the best role model I could've asked for. I always have looked up to you. You now inspire me to continue my journey at full force. You left your legacy and good deeds behind for us all to remember forever.

You taught me to do for others and they will do for you. The true meaning of selflessness... Remember the year you went and gave blood platelets for almost 6 months just to give us all Christmas presents? Everyone else does.

Thank you for giving me my first beer before I turned 21. I can never forget all the fun parties you would bring me to because the ladies thought I was cute. I also appreciate you teaching me how to chug a beer in 6 seconds... it comes in use A LOT.

Thank you for always answering your phone when I needed advice. You were the only person I could go to and ask for help without you getting angry. Remember when you drove over 20 hours in a broke down car to save me from an abusive relationship? I will never forget... you saved my life.

What about all the other lives you saved? I remember you talking a few of your friends off the ledge. They all remember. Or the time you did mouth to snout on that dog on the beach who was drowning. He remembers.

Thank you for unconditionally loving me no matter what! Even when I made stupid decisions you were always right there to pick me up and guide me. Remember calling all your friends at 3 am to help me to not get arrested because you were 6 hours away and couldn't save me yourself?

Thank you for teaching me self love. You would constantly remind me how important I was and how to not take shit from anyone because I only deserve the best. If anyone has a problem "fuck em".

Thank you for teaching me to be myself. You were always so genuine and the center of attention. You never changed for anyone... and like you said if they have a problem with that... "FUCK EM"

Thank you for teaching me to fight back... Remember all the times you would sit on me, poke me, annoy me, and wait for me to respond. I know your goal wasn't to teach me a lesson it was just to annoy me... but it did. I learned to be a strong woman.

Thank you for getting into so much trouble when you were younger that mom, the school, and EVERYONE knew what I was trying to do before I even did it. It taught me "don't make the same mistakes your brother made." Even though I did sometimes.

Thank you for teaching me to sing better. I never took chorus so learning harmonies with you was always so inspiring. Not to mention the many times you would over sing songs and make up your own lyrics just to make me laugh.

I couldn't thank you enough for all the things you had done for me in your 28 years. But every last thing even down to making me breakfast, lunch, and dinner.... and letting me come to your house just to escape mom sometimes. I will miss you more than the world. I may not ever be able to call you for advice anymore but I know you will always be with me. And I know ALL that you taught me growing up will stay with me forever.

Thank you for being the best brother anyone could've ever asked for! I love you....

Never goodbye... See you next time...

Love,

Your annoying little sister