

To our loving Nicky...
In life we learn to love, in loss we learn how much we loved...
How can you sum up someone's life in a few words? How do you describe their impact on the world? How do you talk about all the little moments of happiness, hope, love, and all of the inbetweens? What words define a person, what they believed in or what they lived for?
When those closest to Nick were asked to describe him in one word....those words were clear. Courageous, Strong, Loving, Fearless, Caring, Free. These are wonderful and true descriptions of Nick. Each has 100 beautiful stories behind them. There was something more powerful than the words they were saying. It's hard to describe it in one word but there were smiles, a glow, an indescribable look of love on each of their faces when they were thinking of Nick. I think this is what best describes Nick. Not a word, but the feeling he gave to us. This is how we will remember him best.
Anyone that really knew Nick can't help but smile when they think of him and all of the warm memories they shared with him. This is his legacy, this is what he lived for.
Thinking of Nick makes us realize how important it is to love those closest to you. This is what we will take with us. This our gift from Nick.
Nick lived life to its fullest; more than anyone I've ever met. In his short time with us he was a skateboarder, bass player, Marine, fisherman, loving son, brother, and loyal friend. Nick did all of these things well, Nick did all of these things to the fullest. I can only imagine what he would have done with more time. But the time he had was truly incredible.
Nick was simply larger than life, and had a spirit much larger than his body. Last week that spirit was set free.
Nick left us with loss, but gave us all so much more. He gave us courage, he showed us strength, he left us with love, and taught us the meaning of fearlessness. He cared for us all, and defined the meaning of free; but most of all, he just made us smile. And as long as we smile, Nick will always be with us.
My your spirit rest in peace Nicky. You will live on forever through each of us. We love you.
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