Friendship is a powerful bond, one that lasts a lifetime. While many friends come and go, a true friend is there to stay. Tommy was a true friend, through thick and thin. While Tommy’s life was short-lived, he managed to make a great impact on the lives of many, especially his closest and dearest friends. Tommy was able to make this impact not by just hanging out with his friends frequently, or having a few laughs, but the great qualities he held, qualities that everyone can appreciate, and qualities that all true friends should aspire to have. You see, Tommy was one of the most loyal, selfless, and loving friends one could ask for. Seldom did he not inconvenience himself for the benefit of his friends, he always remained loyal, and he always showed appreciation for his friendships, whether it be through his words or his actions. These are testimonials to the impact that Tommy had on the lives of others:
“Having Tommy as a friend was something that I will cherish and speak of for the rest of my life. He was someone that I could go to with anything. When I had a problem, he would help me fix it. When I was having a good day, he was one to celebrate with. I will speak of the things that Tommy taught me for the rest of my life.”
“Tommy, I don't even know where to start. My brother, my friend, my partner in crime and my "papa pendejo." You were a huge part of life whether it was playing basketball, going to Coconut Grove or staying at your house late on weekdays and having my dad complain that it was too late and that I should be asleep by now. You helped me with my schoolwork at times, you helped me in life situations and you always helped me and never asked for anything in return. You could be the guy who would cheer me up when I was feeling completely down and in the dumps. I miss going to Buffalo Wild Wings on Thursdays and playing basketball at LA Fitness, I miss you like crazy my brother. I wish you were still here so we could go to Chipotle and so you can defend me from Charles and Mason. Every morning before I go shower, I have pictures of you and me on my wall of us having fun and enjoying life. Everyday I ask why did it have to be you. I just always have you in my mind. Tommy I love you, I miss you and know that you're always with me.”
“Up until I was seventeen I only had one person in which I idolized and strived to be like and that was my Mother. I always saw my mother as a hardworking, beautiful woman who could defy all the odds and accomplish just about anything. I hold my standards extremely high when it comes to modeling my life around a person that I would like to be embody. When I was seventeen, I was blessed to meet someone who would become my second role model, a kid that was of the same age as me. I met him through a friend in which I keep in very high regards. From the very first moment I got to speak to my future role model, I knew there was something special about him and from that moment on I wanted him to be involved in my life. As time went on our friendship grew more and more. We started to spend every day together and during that time I would analyze him. What makes him so great? The answer to that question would definitely surpass 500 words…”
Quotes like these show the impact that Tommy had on the lives of his friends. Think about the impact you’re making on your friends. What can you improve on? Have you been a good friend? Think about it, reflect, and determine how you can improve. We all can.
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