You were my best friend. Since we were 12 we were mates. We made so many amazing memories talking all night on the phone for years and becoming family with our favorite lake trips to sleep overs, we went through it all together. You are the only person that could make me laugh myself to stitches and call when we needed to vent. The first person I would have done anything for. We went through life together. I loved you all these years and it breaks my heart I can't just pick up the phone to reminisce or swap funny stories. I smile at all of our amazing times together and miss you more than you will ever know. My heart breaks, but is enlightened by what I learned through our friendship. We loved fishing and the outdoors more than anyone I know and knew how to make anytime a great time. You are such a beautiful soul, so down to earth and loving anyone that you came across. The world lost a shining star that day and it was too soon. I imagined us growing old together and taking trips. Until we get our next forever, I love you.