I knew you so much longer
                       than the month we had together

I knew you so much longer than the month we had together. You were an intricate part of my life from the moment I began having thoughts and dreams of my future. You gave me a purpose for living and a direction to go in. I pictured our love as more overpowering than time itself and had so many aspirations for our lives together.
        That was before I met you.
        When you walked into my life you brought me so much more than I could have ever imagined or dreamed of. What you gave me cannot be described simply with words. I thought that I knew what love was before I met you, but the definition I had in my mind was in no way comparable to what I feel for you now. What you gave me in the short time that we were together is so much more than anything I could ever have wished or dreamed for. You touched my soul and filled my heart and I cherished every moment that we spent together.
        I've come here to meet the people in your life and share the memories that we have of you. I see how many people you have touched and it makes me happy to know that they all had a chance to meet you. I see the places they hold in their hearts for you and the sparkle in their eyes that shine because of you. It makes me smile to know that you are the person who touched us all and it makes me cherish you so much more.
        I never got the chance to tell you Claire, but you knew anyway. I love you Claire and always will. We will miss you so much but you will always be in our hearts.

from… Michael