Each day I look at your photo. It's pasted on the door of my office. It reminds of the importance of staying true to one's friends, living life to its fullest, always giving 101%, and caring deeply about family. You always exemplified those traits, Eloi, even as a 7th grader in my class. It does not take years to leave one's mark on the world; only excellence. You left too young, but you also left your mark. I was so proud and thrilled to hear you were going to Cal, and I'm glad the community there had a chance to have you in its midst.