My Brother, Leonard Edward Eugene Espinosa you are free and home!!   You touched so many peoples lives in a positive way.  Everyone you met became a friend.  You were such a people person.  I am so proud to say that for years I was known as Leonard's sister!  My little brother, you were also my friend.  I loved you unconditionally and we all thank God for you.  You were a Blessing and a Gift!

Leonard, why did you go My Friend?  I didn't get to say "Goodbye."  This isn’t the Leonard that I knew.  What about Danielle, Joshua, Jocelyn and Darlene and her family?  Sometimes I get so damn mad at you thinking of what this has done to your children and family; and to your friends and to those at Southwest. Why Leonard would you do this to them and to yourself?!

I know that that this is between you and God. You are the only two who know “Why.”  Those you left behind will always wonder and can only speculate but will never know what it was that made you make that decision.

You must have been in so much pain, to do what you did, knowing that it would affect so many that you left behind.

In my mind, you will always have that smile on your face and that joke ready to tell. I remember how much you talked about Danielle and your family. I remember how much you loved having more children, Joshua and Jocelyn. Anyone who knew you, knows your children were your world and you would do anything and everything for them!!  You were so very proud of them and it truly showed.

I remember our special friendship and working alongside of you at Southwest. Always laughing until my stomach hurt.  I remember the friendships you shared with other agents.  Especially with Jim.  You two were two peas in a pod. I remember your friendship with Tony and how he would tease us about WOP (Our own private joke)  I remember us rushing to get green chili enchiladas on our 30-minute break, always cutting it so close. Yet, you always remembered to call our order in ahead of time, so we could eat there and take a few minutes to catch up. I remember the accident we witnessed on one of those lunches and how we helped the injured girl until help arrived.

• I remember Eddie Money
• I remember Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches
• I remember Coronas, Margaritas and the Stars
• I remember Sneaking Food into the Movies
• I remember Our First Game of Pool
• I remember Good Friday both the Good and the Bad
• I remember Fireworks at the Park with Your Family
• I remember Runs between Your House and Darlene’s
• I remember Irish Night Downtown and the Roasted Corn
• I remember San Diego Weekend
• I remember Our Version of the Titanic
• I remember Sand Bottle with Seashells
• I remember How Important your Faith was to You
• I remember Danielle and My Girls putting on a Show for Us in the Back Yard
• I remember Family Picnic up in Jemez
• I remember Your Jokes (Funny or Not)
• I remember Painting the House to Your High Expectations
• I remember the Wardrobe Change
• I remember the SWA Christmas Party and What You Shared With Me
• I remember Napkins on The Windshield
• I remember Your Desire to Graduate College and You Did It!!!
• I remember So Many Other Things but Most Importantly.....................................  I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR SMILE!!!

Leonard I will never forget you. You showed me what it was to have fun again. You taught me back then who my friends really were and who I needed to be careful of. This lesson has stuck with me to this day.