Dear Son,

 

As I grief your loss, I have found out that there is nothing that gives me more healing that surrendering my whole soul to the Lord with unshakable faith and honoring your life, as you were. A kind, respectful, and loving son. In the past weeks since November 15th, 2025 (the day of your tragic accident), I have gone through dozens, if not hundreds, of family pictures and realize how much you loved everyone around you and how much we loved each other.

 

I still remember when the legendary basketball player, Kobe Bryant (one of your idols) tragically died a few years ago, another legendary basketball player, Michael Jordan (my favorite ever), said and I quote, "When Kobe died, part of me died." And that's exactly how I feel right now, Son. With your passing, I feel part of me died as well. Alongside your Mom (Dagmaris), Frankie (twin brother) and Ari (little sister), you have been the greatest blessing I've had in life and the thought of not being able to see you around us anymore is very painful, to say the least. I was looking forward to see you graduate and enjoy college at TTU, getting married to a woman with your Mom's values and have beautiful kids that I would help with exactly the same or similar way we brought you and your siblings up. 

 

As I told you many times over, you could count on me to take them to practices (sports), school and anything else you needed me for and I truly meant it. I hope your siblings take me seriously if the blessings of having a family with kids ever happens to them. Please know that I was very far from being a perfect Dad but I went at it with a lot of heart, the same way you went at it in life. You did not leave anything on the table when living life with passion is all about. You have taught one of the biggest lessons of my life and I can't but carry "your torch" through this foundation as we begin the journey of helping young people find their calling. I will do my best to represent you to the best of my abilities, and help as many people as possible, on your behalf. Every handshake, every hug, every smile, every celebration of others finding their true purpose will be a "win" for you in heaven.

 

Please rest assured that I enjoyed every single moment with you and I will always, always, love and remember you to the end of times. Rest in peace, my beloved son, Gaby! - Your Dad