A Murdered Friend

Dear Stranger,

Hi. How is your day going? I'm going to tell you about something that has been eating at me & hopefully you'll listen... or continue reading.

So last Monday my friend was murdered. He was walking home & BOOM. Someone shot him. It's a shame when anyone gets killed like this, but I believed this guy was going to change the world. You would too if you knew him. It's been 4 days since he died, & and I'm still wondering "Why?"

Why does God or whoever is up there decide to take people like that? Quite frankly, I'm not so sure there is anyone up there anymore. If there was, this wouldn't have happened.

If you have lost someone, then  you know how it feels. If you haven't then  you couldn't possibly understand the pain. Geeze, I sound like the begininning of a Lemony Snicket novel. I will try to explain what losing someone is like: it is like hearing every goodbye you've never been told. I hope that was an adequate explanation.

If there's one thing I can tell you that I've learned from him it was to be kind. Be gentle & rought at the same time. Be spontaneous with a dash of planning. Decide to save the world and work to do it. Never EVER settle for "Good enough." You deserve more than mediocrity. Put your best foot forward & even if you fail it doesn't matter. What matters is the feeling you get when you accomplished something truly amazing. No dream is ever out of your reach if you want it enough.

Most of all he taught me that one person really can make a difference & you really should appreciate everyone in your life. You never know what you have until it's gone alright. So that was more than one thing. Doesn't he sound amazing though? He was & you would have loved him. I don't even need to know you to tell you that.

Hopefully, I made a difference in your life even if it was just for today. I hope you have a great & full life! Also, please know that just by writing you, you have helped me with this healing process. Thank you so much.

With all the love in the entire world,

Anonymous