Dear Mr. & Mrs. Gelman,
I
apologize for the distance I've kept since Jascha's passing. I want you
to know that I think about you and Gabe each and every day. There is
nothing I would not do for you. Jascha, as you know, was a dear friend
of mine. We crammed more in to 8 years than most friends do in a
lifetime. I will forever take with me a seemingly endless line of inside
jokes and stories and moments. No one made me laugh like your son could,
and quite honestly, I don't think anyone ever will. His passing has left
a massive void in my life, but without question I cherish all of the
wonderful times we spent together. I consider myself lucky to have had a
friend like him.
I also
want you to know that I will always look after Gabe for you. I know that
he is having a very difficult time getting through this. I think in some
sort of strange way, we have a symbiotic relationship; We each view the
other as an extension of Jascha. I hope I can help him get through this
as much as he is helping me. My thoughts are always with you. I am
here if you need me.
Love,
Erik Wildstein
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