I never thought I’d have to write these words for you. You were so full of life, so full of energy and dreams. It feels unfair that you’re gone, that someone so young, with so much left to experience, could be taken away so soon. You were my little brother, but in many ways, you taught me just as much as I taught you. Your curiosity, your sense of adventure, and your unshakeable belief in the goodness of people—those were things I admired about you.
Growing up with you was an adventure in itself. You were always the one pushing the boundaries, testing the limits, and dragging me along for the ride. I used to get frustrated with you sometimes, but now I’d give anything to go on one more crazy adventure with you. You made life exciting, unpredictable, and fun, and that’s something I miss more than words can say.
When you passed, it felt like the world stopped. I couldn’t wrap my mind around the fact that you were really gone. There were so many things I still wanted to do with you, so many memories we hadn’t yet made. I thought we had more time. But life doesn’t always work out the way we expect, and now I’m left with this emptiness, this void that only you could fill.
I think about you every day. Sometimes I’ll see something that reminds me of you, and for a split second, I forget that you’re not here. But then reality hits, and the grief comes crashing down all over again. It’s been hard, but I try to focus on the good times we had. I try to remember your laugh, your smile, and the way you could make everyone around you feel special.
You had such a bright future ahead of you, and I know you would have gone on to do amazing things. But even though your life was cut short, you made a lasting impact on everyone who knew you. You taught me to be more adventurous, to take risks, and to live life to the fullest. In your honor, I’m trying to live that way now.
I miss you, little brother, more than words can say. But I’ll carry you with me always. I’ll hold onto the memories, and I’ll make sure that the world knows how incredible you were. The love we shared and the bond we had—that will never fade. I care deeply that you were here, and you’ll always be a part of me. Rest easy, until we meet again.
— Arjun, India
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