it's hard to believe that it's been an entire year since this world has has been been lit by your presence, but I think that's because I feel your presence every day. this past year has brought me some difficult changes and obstacles that I've had to overcome and it was you that kept me grounded and strong enough to persevere. your inspiration, your message, your light. your picture is on my wall, at my desk, and other random places always reminding me you've got my back. I wear your bracelet on my wrist and your key around my neck and it reminds me to power through because that's what you would do. it reminds me not to take anything for granted and inspires me to do things to make you proud--to spread your infectious outlook on love and life. and the edition of the teke magazine they published my article on you stays in sight daily to remind me to keep honoring your memory and continue to cherish my memories of you. your influence is so strong it is still with every heart you've ever touched and we miss you every day. I love you pledge brother, and thank you for being you...I am so lucky to have known you and I am honored to have you alive in my heart. because I knew you, I have been changed for good #livelikematt #fall09