Aaron was undeniably the most beautiful boy in elementary school — his blond hair perfectly coiffed, his blue eyes enormous and inviting. All the girls went crazy at the 6th grade dance when he appeared. He was the first boy to promptly refuse to dance with me as a shy 6th grader; but he made up for it a handful of years later by taking me to Prom our junior year of high school.
I always considered Aaron to be one of the most inherently talented people I have ever known. That stands true to this day, even while studying at Oxford, where I have described Aaron's enviable intelligence and amazing athletic ability more times than I can count. I would recall when Aaron would stroll into an exam and ace it outright, the fact that he alone would consistently set the standard for swim meets — he had the most potential of anyone I think I've ever met. I've realized that recounting his unbelievable aptitude is both a wonderful way to remember him, but also a painful realization with his passing — it is certainly something that has infected my thoughts in the past few weeks since his death.
June & Rashel — I am sending you both all of my love, support, prayers, and so many hugs from England, while wishing I could be there to deliver them in person...
Love always,
Angelica