My big brother, my friend, my protector! I will miss you more than words can say! So many childhood memories have flashed through my mind. You would always tease me about being the same age til your bday came around in December. This still seems so surreal. You protected me from afar, even after high school where unbeknownst to me you threaten any boy who would look at me twice, you still did the same well into my twenties as I later found out. You always had a big heart and would do anything for anyone you loved unconditionally. I love you! Rest in peace! Say hi to Mom and Ruben when you see them! Until we see each other again!
~Dennissee Z Mercado, Sister Class of 1981 [11/17/80]
