You had your last birthday three years ago today. How could any of us had known that three months later, you’d be gone? We all loved you immensely, but we failed you. You were like my brother for sixteen years, and I failed you, too, and I’m so sorry.
I wish you could see Adler now. She’s so brilliant and hilarious. She looks like the most precious combination of you and Heather, and she’s always happy. Sometimes, she’ll mention that her Daddy is in heaven, but it’s always positively and in a hopeful manner.
Jace is happy too, but he hasn’t been quite the same without his Uncle Casey. I try to pick up the slack, but you cannot and will not ever be replaced. He loved you so much, and always will.
I’m so thankful for the positive influence you had on him when you were here, though. You and your dad were the positive male role models he needed, especially after my dad died. Jace even started learning guitar because of you, and is loving his lessons. You’d be so proud of him. We all are.
Despite those last few, terrible months, I’ll always remember you as the sweet, quiet kid I met nineteen years ago in a Burger King (LOL) when my brother and your sister started dating. Throughout the years, you almost always had a smile on your face, and exuded positivity. Everyone who knew you was better for it, myself included.
Until I see you again, Brother, keep looking out for our nephew. I love you, and will miss you in meantime.
