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Jai,

I met you about 8 months ago. I was told I had a new account manager. This didn't mean much to me at the time. You called me to introduce yourself. We honestly talked nothing about business.. We talked mutual hobbies, music, and just in general the crazy industry. One thing I knew early on, you treated everyone first class. I knew that day that we would become good friends. You were one of a kind.

Over the course of the next few months you became increasingly part of my life. I'd wake up every morning to find 50 emails from you (did you ever sleep!?), and a fresh Aim box with the words "good morning!" I troubled you with a lot, I know, more often not even about work. The thing was, you were always there to listen. You were very thoughtful with wisdom way beyond your years. I really admired you Jai. I took for granted that you would always be on the other end of that Aim box or that phone call. I never said thank you, and I really reget that. Thank you for always being there Jai!

You came out a couple of weeks ago to hang out. It was probably the best weekend I've had for a long time. I never told you that, but I think and hope you knew that. When you left, I firmly shaked your hand goodbye. I really wished I had hugged you that day.

Jai, you became a dear friend in the very few months I knew you. You changed what I believed in and who I was. I will never forget you or the times we had. I am really missing you right now.

Love your friend, Darin