In working through his own grief, my husband wrote this letter to Michael. I share it here to honor our nephew's memory and our love for him ... and to work through the grief.
Dear Michael,
You took your life from us much too soon – for these brief twenty-five years went by much too fast.
We will miss your smile, the laughter, and even your silliness. But know this: your presence will be gravely missed because we loved you with unconditional and never-ending love.
Your life brought us much joy and pride, along with some disappointments – but that's life.
Our world is made a lesser place without you in it. We will not see you meet the love of your life or have a family to call your own. And for us that is perhaps the greatest tragedy of all.
Know this, Son: when we visit the fond memories of you ... and that will be often ... as we shed a tear we will call out your name "MICHAEL WAYNE WATSON" to let you know you will never ever be forgotten. You have earned a special place in our hearts for all eternity.
Now you must sleep the eternal sleep and until we meet again (and we will) know that you were and always will be deeply loved and you will be forever missed.
With our unconditional love,
Uncle Wayne and Auntie
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