I don’t think you’ll ever know the impression you made when I first came into the scene years ago. You were warm and inviting, and many of our friends will always remember you for it. I know we didn’t agree on things politically in the last few months, but that’s okay. I’ve always held a lot of respect for who you are as a person, and for the works you’ve contributed to the world. You met me when my voice was still very small and a little shaky, before the first time I figured myself out, but you still spoke to me like an equal. You encouraged personal growth and greatness through example. We all miss you.
We’re all very sad to learn you died, and very sorry we never got to say goodbye.