Dear Cooper
It’s been three years without you, and still, it doesn’t feel real. I miss you with everything in me. There are moments when I think I’ll hear your laugh in the background of a live or see your face pop up in someone’s story—but then reality hits. You’re not here, and the silence you left behind is deafening.
I’ve seen so many memories shared by Jaden and Nessa—your closest people—and through them, I’ve gotten to know even more of your beautiful heart. I think about the late-night talks you had with Jaden, where you both would open up about life, love, pain, and healing. The way he spoke about how you understood him better than most—like brothers in a world that didn’t always feel kind—makes it clear just how deep your friendship ran. You were his safe space.And Nessa… the bond you two shared was something gentle and powerful. I’ve seen the photos, the videos, the little inside jokes. She’s kept your memory alive in such a loving way—through music, through stories, through the quiet way she always makes sure your name is still spoken.
I remember her sharing how you used to sit and just talk about everything—mental health, hope, fear, dreams—and how you never judged, only listened and loved. You made her feel heard, and I know she still carries you with her in everything she does.Your honesty, your soul, your voice—it changed people.
You helped so many feel less alone, and that legacy is still so strong, even now. I think that’s what hurts the most. You were doing so much good, even while you were struggling, and I wish so badly the world had been gentler with you.I miss you, Coop. I miss your heart, your energy, your way of making everyone feel like they mattered. The way you spoke about healing and creating a safe place for people battling mental health—it still lives on. You still live on. And even though you’re not here physically, I feel you everywhere—in the art your friends create, in the love people still show you, in the movement you started.I hope wherever you are, you’ve found the peace you always gave to others. I’ll always love you, always remember you, and always carry you with me.
Forever your friend,