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On Wednesday, a friend of mine had been in an accident at school that caused him to have an aneurysm and go into a coma. He passed away on Wednesday at the ripe young age of 13. He would have been 14 in April. A talented visual artist and friend, my school mourned for our loss and pulled together a memorial for him. We all dressed in white in his honor and came to school with flowers.

When I showed up, no one knew where to put the gifts and flowers. So I went over to the stone steps of my school and set my pot of flowers down on the top step with the picture I drew for him. Others followed suit and soon the whole staircase was filled with photos, cards, drawings and flowers.

At lunch, hundreds flocked to the memorial all wearing white. I decided to go onto the platform looking out and everyone was just...staring at the stairs. Some were crying, others looked...sad. Like they were in pain. The kid was a huge Hunger Games fan. Was an active member of the HG club at school and a friend came up and suggested we do the three finger solute that's a sign of admiration and also used as a "goodbye" to a loved one. Going up in front of everyone, I said my request and showed how the solute was done. Hundreds to maybe a thousand hands rose up following my lead. People closed their eyes and looked up at the sky as though praying. I captured this moment that I know will haunt me forever.

Ajay, you were such a good friend and the sweetest little brotherly figure anyone could have. A star was gained in the sky and an angel was reunited with heaven. Your skills were beyond your years and I can't believe you're gone. I hope you saw what we did for you, because for someone so young, you captured the heart of thousands. And we can't thank you enough.

:heart:Ajay Anderson, rest in peace.:heart:
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~Maurikiano 4 days ago
May he rest in peace. My Grandma died two days after your friend. I'll pray to her to look out for him.
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~FlashyFashionFraud 4 days ago  Professional Writer
Thank you. :thanks: I'm sorry about your loss. :(
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~Maurikiano 1 day ago
Sorry about your loss as well.
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~PartyRockingPikachu Mar 23, 2013  Hobbyist Digital Artist
I have no idea what it's like to have a friend pass away. But I know what's it's like to lose a loved one (Every single one of my grandparents). It sucks passes away. May your friend rest in peace.
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~FlashyFashionFraud Mar 24, 2013  Professional Writer
It sucks to lose anyone. Losing a friend is hard because I miss seeing him around school, I miss talking to him online and I just miss everything about him. My grandparents are about to die and it'll be the same pain but at the same time it won't. If that makes sense.
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*NikkiFirestarter Mar 20, 2013  Student General Artist
What a tragic story... but a beautiful memorial. I'm so sorry for the loss.
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~FlashyFashionFraud Mar 20, 2013  Professional Writer
Thank you. It's been almost 2 months and it still hurts to think about it. His birthday is coming up in two weeks and I can't believe he won't be turning 14 this year.
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*NikkiFirestarter Apr 1, 2013  Student General Artist
Oh wow. :(
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~FlashyFashionFraud Apr 1, 2013  Professional Writer
He'd be 14 today :(
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*NikkiFirestarter Apr 1, 2013  Student General Artist
It's so surreal to think of someone that young being taken away.. I just couldn't even imagine. :(
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