Amy Devore
Thank you to everyone who attended. For those of you who couldn’t hear a video will be posted in a week or so. Here is a copy of my speech.
Hi my name is Amy DeVore I am Aarons little sister for those of you who don’t know me.
First off thank you all for being here and showing your love and support during this incredibly difficult time to our family and for Aaron. I wish we were gathering for a different reason. I would have loved to meet many of you in a different way but Unfortunately we are all here to share the pain of loosing my brother and the light he shared with all of us.
Growing up with Aaron was always an adventure, As little kids we all had a lot of fun together. He was a major influence in my life early on and I followed him anywhere I could. I’ll never forget all the backseat bike rides or the chaos we caused in our neighborhood, the friends we made together and the trouble all to managed to get in, on a pretty regular basis. If you know you know
As I look back at my childhood; memories are flooded with Aaron and the time we spent together. I cherish all the silly times playing games or just goofing off at home. He always had my back, no matter what!! And I knew I could go to him for anything. He protected me and taught me more than I can put into words.
I never forget all the fishing trips with our dad or the Halloween’s we would swap costumes just so we could get more candy. Or the time he opened my Barbie for Christmas and got so upset because he didn’t understand why Santa would bring him a girl toy. I still suck at mortal combat and most video games but I am fond of all the times you tried to teach me how to play.
Because of his fearlessness I always felt safe growing up by his side. Aaron was such a cool kid and I loved being his little sister! He could turn everyday into something fun just by being around him. One of my favorite things about my big brother was his laugh and how it could fill your entire spirit with joy whenever you heard it. I miss it so much.
Aaron had a huge heart and loved to his fullest, he gave 100% at anything he set his mind to and is one of the hardest working people I have ever met. I don’t know how our family will navigate this world without him in our lives, he had such a big impact on all of us and in such different and personal ways.
I know many of you here today have a hole on heart and I sympathize with all of you. I’m so sorry we have to endure this struggle but know that you are not alone, take a look around this room and please recognize the love. Aaron was big on that and shared love with anyone he crossed paths with.
Memories now become treasures as we all morn the loss of such an amazing person, father, son, brother, friend, hero, or companion.
Loosing him only 2 years after our mother is going to take a lot of strength to persevere but together we will get through this and learn how cope. Air bear if you are listening I love you, I miss you and can’t wait to see you again! Weeeeeeeeee