Oct 06, 2009 21:21
I had written this long post but there really isn't anything to say. My words fall so short in times like these. One man bettered my life and I'm not even sure he knew it. He encouraged me to make new friends and become involved. Because of this I have a few of the best friends I have ever had. I never got to thank him for the constant joking that lead to my self growth, not that it would have made a difference but still. He always made me feel welcome in CP when I was new and didn't know any members. He always made me laugh even when i didn't want to and helped me though when my friend stepped out in front of a train. He even made jokes about "how could i love Shakespeare so much yet not want to act it!"
All i can say now is that I hope he is happier wherever he is. I hope the pain is gone and he can be who we all knew him to be. I hope he can see how loved he was and for the people he left behind to only remember the happiness and not dwell in the sadness. May Mike Altieri find the happiness in the next life he couldn't find in this one. May his friends and family find peace and acceptance in what has happened and become stronger from it.
It's times like these that you realize that you can never really know someone.