My dearest Tom, This goodbye comes too suddenly, too soon, too hard. The gift of your friendship and the inspiration I get every day from your capacity to love and your ability to smile through enormous hardship is something I will treasure forever. Thank you for sharing your laughter, your hugs, and your support through innumerable challenges. You have touched so many lives in so many positive ways, and I am so proud of you for the way you lived and loved. Go peacefully, dear friend, knowing that we will be there for your family and for each other, as you would be for us.