Aaron,

You have always been a good friend through thick and thin. You have always been the kind of guy who was willing to sit and listen to my problems, and the best part is you could always cheer me up.

We have been through a lot together from being classmates to hanging out together. At school, we always borrowed each other's homework, just before school in the parking lot. We played sports together and fished together, we chased girls together and just talked together.

I will always have many great memories of us, Aaron. Mostly good and some that seemed bad at the time, but to look back now they seem quite great. I just wish we had more of them.

Do you remember when we were in the 8th grade on Coach Olore's basketball team, before the game? You got all dressed in your uniform and took off out of the locker room and headed towards gym, when I reminded you that you need more on for shorts than your boxers. We gave you a hard time about that for a long while! Another great memory I have is the Phish Concert with you, Paul and I. And we can't forget about the naked guy who stepped on your hand while you were sitting in the grass. I know how much you were looking forward to going back this summer.

I hope to see you someday again, Aaron. Keep a close eye on us all.

Good-bye,Aaron.
Love,
Matt

Note: Matt read this letter at Aaron's funeral on January 29, 1998