Dear Flavia, I honestly never thought that I would be here writing this. I really wanted to do this sooner but I didn’t feel ready to speak, even now I still don’t feel prepared. I wanted to give it time to think about what to write but, I figure it would be better to speak from the heart. I remember meeting you for the first time last year at FIU. You came up to me with the biggest smile and said we had many of the same classes that semester and that we should stick together and help each other out studying and such. Since then we practically had every class together. Spent many hours studying and reviewing for tests. I have so many memories hanging out after classes or a test and thinking wow you are such a great person, always smiling and always happy. When I was in a funk, you would always try to cheer me up and I thank you and appreciate all your kindness. There hasn’t been a single day since what happened that I haven’t thought of you. Sometimes I think if there was something I could have done to change things, help you one last time. I’m still in shock and it all feels surreal. I know you’re at peace and that gives me comfort. You were an amazing person and friend, I will always remember you with the warmest and happiest thoughts and memories. I don’t believe in goodbyes, so with that, I’ll say…Until next time my dear friend.- Chris "Woody" Valladares