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I don't think it's possible to stress in life how important it is to take every moment that you have and use it to your fullest potential. I don't think I can say enough words to put into perspective how short life is, or how short it can turn out to be.

I find it incredible how intertwined the world is... how the loss of one person affects an immeasurable amount of people, and in a way that is really amazing. I think people have a way of touching each other without even knowing it... without ever even thinking they are making an imprint on the rest of that person's life. I hope one day you will think I left an impression, no matter how big or small, on your life.

With the loss of another young person taken too soon, another sad day engulfs my life and many others. Another friend is put to rest after a tragic crash ended her life last night at SFU, and while I will admit I hadn't seen or spoken to Autumn in quite some time, I think it's important to spend a small moment to remember someone. I spent much of my afternoon contemplating life, thinking deeply, and shedding a tear for a good soul taken far too soon from this world. Our world is a little worse now that she is gone.

As a distant friend, I can only imagine how those lucky enough to be close to her must feel. To her family: I am so sorry. There are no words to console a family who has lost a daughter, especially one as amazing as Autumn. To her friends: You do not feel your pain alone. There are many close and far who spent today in a somber mood, wishing it was anyone but her. I hope that no one forgets the impact, big or small, that she made on your heart. In the short time I knew her, I know that she made an impression on me that will remain with me even as the memories of her fade a little over time.

I was lucky to know her.

With this, I ask that you spend some time thinking of the people you care about, I've spent today in deep thought about who matters to me, and who I need to tell a little more often that I care about them. Anyone can be taken from you at any time. Life is too fragile to hate, to be mad... we must love.

It's raining in this city, this city who loved you. This world is a little worse than it was yesterday. A little less bright, a little colder, and filled with a little more pain.

Rest In Peace forever, Autumn. Your memory lives on in the hearts of the people who love you, in the lives of the people you touched, and in the thoughts of the people who were lucky enough to know you. You are a bright light blown out too soon.

And the world dims.


Kyleigh.