raina

missing you so bad. still cant believe we'll never get to laugh together again.

miss you so so so so much :<

Bernie was such a special part of my life. As soon as I heard the tragic news my mind flooded with thousands of memories of all the time I got to spend with him. More than he was anything else to me, he was one of the best friends I’ve ever known. He stuck right by my side through some of the lowest and saddest points in my life- and carried me through to the other side. We kept in touch over the years and I was always so happy to catch up with him. He was one of those rare friends that I could go months without talking to and when we did it was like we hadn’t missed a moment. The last time I saw him was one of his last trips to Miami. He was in a rush to get back on the road, so we met up in a parking lot just to say hi and give each other a hug. After that we made plans for me to come up for a long weekend so he could finally show me around Jacksonville. We had a bunch of fun things planned and I was so excited, but at the last minute I couldn’t make it. I wish more than anything I would have dropped everything to be there. I really wish I had that last opportunity to hug him, laugh with him, and just enjoy and fully take in all the happiness and zest for life he exuded. Although I’m sure his legacy will be beautiful and profound- I’m absolutely devastated, as is my family who loved him very much too. I am so very sorry for everyone who loved him and is surely grieving this enormous loss. BB, I love you forever and always, and until we meet again I will miss you every day. Glad you’re finally happy and whole.