Jaimie + Tommy
Two dead from earth treks, one freak accident on his birthday, one took their own life.
I didn't know tommy well, I won't pretend we were close, but he was always welcoming to every new member of the team in a way I could never see myself being. Compassionate, happy and continually inclusive, that's what I remember. We'd have talks every once and a while where he'd say something particularly poignant or just simply truthful. You could see his honesty and genuine care in his demeanor. Everyone says nice things about the dead... but this is all true.
He was a good person with a lot going for him, I could see the more difficult parts in his life, but he had a lot of life left to live. There's no explanation that will satisfy when someone is taken from this world. Jaimie was a caring and beautiful soul. They struggled with being born male when they didn't identify with that. Her family didn't accept her, we did.... but sometimes that's just not enough. I wish I could have helped.
I will miss your smile Tommy. I miss your laugh Jaimie. I wanted to be there for you. I am so sad you are both gone. I hope you two can have a drink together, wherever you are