i don’t think i’ve really experienced what a defining moment is until now. losing somebody close this young feels like a piece of your life has been ripped from you. i got the news last saturday and time has stood still since then. writing this post has been one of the hardest things ive ever had to do. dom was my hero. that word gets thrown around a lot but to me he was the real deal. he was an incredible craftsman, musician, programmer, climber, skateboarder, fighter, chef, entrepreneur and the most devoted, unconditional and accepting friend you could have. he knew how to have fun and chase the joy in life. he was curious about the world and driven to always keep learning. dom lived with true purpose and an infectious smile. when i was younger i wanted to be like him. i was the weird, awkward kid but dom never cared. as i got older he remained my inspiration. last month he told me he was inspired by my own successes. now he’s gone. i’m going to hold onto that moment forever. i’ve always told people about my amazing friend dom. i’m never going to stop. its a tragedy that his life was cut short. i don’t want to believe it. we made some incredible memories together. it feels like only yesterday we were throwing tomatoes in valencia or playing xbox after school. 17 years went by like a blink. i’m sorry i didn’t visit more. thank you for everything. i will carry your spirit with me and ill miss you forever. i hope i do you proud. RIP 💜