I think about you sometimes idk. I went through a period where I would just message random people and ask about you, because I don’t remember you as much as I would like too. Soon all be older than you were which is weird to say. Also I wish you were here bc I recently moved to the west coast, the mountains are pretty, and sometimes I wonder if we could’ve been looking at the same mountains or driving on the same roads. I wish you stayed long enough to understand the beauty that comes after our sad days.

… Ezekiel 25:17
… The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides
By the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men
Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will
Shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness
For he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children
And I will strike down upon thee
With great vengeance and furious anger
Those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers
And you will know my name is the Lord
When I lay my vengeance upon thee.

   To my most high, most endearing legendary God Brother,
I have officially changed my first name to Michael. We both share the same middle name Michael. The name of Gods favorite angel the Arch Angel Michael. I am doing this in memory of you. From what I remember you were never the biggest fan of sports but I cant help but think of you because the San Diego Padres absolutely punked MY TEAM THE NYM's. I'm hoping they make it to the World Series and do the same thing to the NYY if NYY even gets to that point.
   I always found it interesting why it was you chose San Diego, in my belief it was the name 'San Diego.' The name signifies spanish culture. A culture that you started to truly embrace. Call me crazy but I base this opinion off of your favorite pet being a SNAKE, An iconic animal in the bible that portrays the DEVIL.. lucifer the bad angel, the rotten apple... A belief in which you started to WRONGFULLY embrace.. its a title you were called your entire life. But deep down we know the truth Brendan. We know who the REAL rotten apples are don't we my brother. Anyway, i live for you everyday and cherish the life I still have after it was almost taken away from me by the same people that spent money for your funeral expenses but never offered you anything more then that of a coffin.
   Brendan my most beautiful God Brother, look down on both of our Mothers and bless them with the knowledge to know that NYC is TRULY ALL THEY HAVE LEFT IN THIS WORLD. BLESS THEM. AND CONTINUE TO BLESS ME WITH LIFE. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU.

MICHAEL CHASE

Hi,
I fucking misss you. LIKE MISS YOU! There isnt a day that goes by that I dont think about you..... I wish you were here so I could just give you a big hug and tell you I love you. I think about the times that we used to go to the pet storeee and of course when we left the store I always had a new pet that I had to come home and convince my mom to keeep. I miss those spontaneous adventures. Wish I could see you again.. anyways I MISSS YOU, and love you so much.

Brie Brie

I know it's a few days late but I wanted to say Happy Birthday handsome. I miss you and hope you're watching over me. xoxo

I love you so much Brendan, you are always on my mind. I miss you so much and my life is so difficult without you.

I met Brendan 10/21/12. We met at Reef-A-Palooza Aquarium Show in Costa Mesa. We met and immediately he wanted to take me to lunch. I couldn't deny wanting to get to know him. His eyes took me in and I trusted him right away. We went to lunch that day, sang songs in the car on the way and just really clicked! He spent the night in his friend hotel room so that we could spend the next day together too. We lived a few hours away so seeing each other often was difficult. But Brendan always texted me and called me to say hello. It seemed like things were getting stronger between us and we talked about the future together. I only knew Brendan for a few months but he has forever changed my life and the way I view love today. He had such a beautiful soul and here I am 2 years later wishing things were different. I miss you and I love you Brendan. Forever in my heart.