Although we had not kept in touch in recent years, Joe did have quite the impact on my life. When I was 6 years old I moved to England from Texas because of my dad’s job and was forced to join a new school in a place where I felt very alone. On my first few days of year 2 at Thomas A Becket, I met Joe who was very friendly and kind to me when others like to poke fun at my very different texan accent because I was the “American kid”. His fun loving spirit always had me laughing and he never failed to make me feel welcomed and valued in our friendship even at our young age, from the good times walking home from school to inviting me to his super cool birthday party at Chessington Theme Park. He was also my only friend to move with me to Downsbrook from TAB for middle school and from there our friendship only became stronger. My 5 short years in England, from Years 2-6 in school, are still very dear to my heart and a lot of that is because of the countless amazing memories I have from then, many including Joe’s awesomeness. Joe is beyond one of the greatest friends I’ve ever had, and it breaks my heart that I won’t get to catch back up with him one of these days when I finally get to go back and visit England again, but I know the fun loving Joe I knew wouldn’t want anything more than for me to be happy doing the things I love. Rest easy buddy. I love you my dear friend and will always cherish the memories we shared. -Scott Kittlitz