Dear Matt,

I dont even know where to begin. As I heard the news this afternoon, all I could remember was being shocked. I thought, "No. There is NO way this true." I numbly made my way to class. As I was in class, the text messages and the facebook statuses finally got to me. It finally hit me that I would never see you again. The tears started flowing down and they wouldn't stop. I can't believe your'e gone.

I remember the first time I met you. It was the first day of classes at UGA and we both had Calculus II, remember? I sat right behind you and you turned around and introduced yourself to me and asked if I was korean. the funnier part was when I saw you later again that day at O-House Dining Hall and I was with Henry and Dahye. You realized that I was SDA too and then you proceeded to sing "It's a small world." I knew at that point, your comedic awkwardness would make us good friends. :)

You were a positive influence in every aspect of my life. I can honestly say I can not be in this position I am today if it wasn't for you.
For all the times you helped me out with my physics hw and explain mechanism and stategies in detail to me
For all the times you mentored me on what I should do to prepare for applying to dental schools
For all the times you made me laugh at your corny sense of humor
For all the times you talked to me about our future in dentistry and helped me see the bigger picture
For all the times you encouraged me to go to Bible studies and draw more closely to God.
Thank You.

I know you really can't hear right now but if you could I just want to tell you how amazing you are. You were perfect in every way. It upsets me that youre gone right now, but I know if anyone was right with God, it was you. Thank you for being such a positive influence in my life. Our memories together will never me forgotten.

Sleep tight! Next thing you know, well all be reunited with Jesus. I know you'll be there. I pray that through this wakeup call I'll be ready too.

Love,
Judyth

PS. these next 4 years are for you. i promise Ill do the best that I can to succeed in dental school.