My heart broke into pieces today when I found out about Andrew’s passing. He was my very first boyfriend and very first kiss. When we were kids, he was always so sweet, smart, talented, hilarious, and cute as can be.
We lost touch after middle school and then reconnected in our early twenties over our shared love of playing guitar. I had never known someone who could play by ear like Andrew. He was always singing and always had a guitar in his hands. The songs he wrote would legitimately blow my mind. He often talked about how his grandpa was his best friend and taught him everything he knew about the guitar.
It’s been years since we last spoke, but it still hurts knowing that one of the most talented guys I had ever known, someone who held such a huge place in my childhood, is gone at such a young age.
I spent the evening looking through old pictures and unlocking so many memories. My heart and prayers are with his parents, friends, and family. I know there are simply no words to express the loss of a loved one.