Cuando Un Amigo Se Va : Alberto Cortez  / Sabes Quien (amigo del alma )
Cuando un amigo se va
queda un espacio vacío
que no lo puede llenar
la llegada de otro amigo.

Cuando un amigo se va
queda un tizón encendido
que no se puede apagar
ni con las aguas de un río.

Cuando un amigo se va
una estrella se ha perdido
la que ilumina el lugar
donde hay un niño dormido.

Cuando un amigo se va
se detienen los caminos
y se empieza a rebelar
el duende manso del vino.

Cuando un amigo se va
galopando su destino
empieza el alma a vibrar
porque se llena de frío.

Cuando un amigo se va
queda un terreno baldío
que quiere el tiempo llenar
con las piedras del hastío.

Cuando un amigo se va
se queda un árbol caído
que ya no vuelve a brotar
porque el viento lo ha vencido.

Cuando un amigo se va
queda un espacio vacío
que no lo puede llenar
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It feels like it was just yesterday  / Angelica Molinary (Cousin)

Mi primo adorado..

   no sabes cuanto te extraño..ya van hacer 5 años..thats crazy..5 years..and it feels as if it were just yesterday i was with you and bory and you kept making fun of me..siempre me contabas que mi cabello era una peluca..jaja tan malo!!..pero bueno..le doi gracias a dios que nunca tubimos un mal tiempo juntos..i always think about you..you will never ever be forgotten in my mind or in my heart..your my big little angel..i love you so much..please help our family..it feels as if we're not all getting along, and i know you would hate that jaja..please watch over your mommy..i love her so much..and watch over vivi and ur daddy..and bory!!...and nemo!!..i love u leoo!! muaahsss!! miles y miles de besos!! mi primito guapito muaahs!

 

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Always in my memory  / Thu Kiem (Classmate)

I remember one day I was waiting for the bus at Haymarket, you tapped me on my shoulders and said "Hi, Thu! How are you?!" You was such an easy going person. You were always that person that never judge or think badly of others.  I remember you as the goof ball in class, always in good spirit.

I still remember you like it was yesterday at the bus stop. Always in my memory, God Bless. 

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really thinkin latly  / Natalia Molinry (cousin)

its 2008. i think about you almost every day. latly ive seen you in my dreams and ive talked to you many times, n not just in my dream but even during the day. do you ever hear me?

im glad i didnt go to the funeral. and you know why..

i can still see you playing sega with me, i can still remember all the basketball games you made me watch, i can still see the mischeviousness in your eyes everytime youd go to scare me. we shared many good times because you were never too cool for me. i can remember all our good times because i loved you so much.

see ya later,

nati

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Amor Eterno  / Me Haces Mucha Falta
Tú eres la tristeza de mis ojos,
Que lloran en silencio por tu amor.
Me miro en el espejo y veo en mi rostro
El tiempo que he sufrido por tu adios.
Obligo a que te olvide el pensamiento,
Pues siempre estoy pensando en el ayer.
Prefiero estar dormida que despierta
De tanto que me duele que no estes.

Como quisiera, ay, que tu vivieras,
Que tus ojitos jamás se hubieran cerrado nunca,
Y estar mirandolos.

Amor eterno, e inolvidable.
Tarde o temprano estaré contigo
Para seguir amandonos.

Yo he sufrido tanto por tu ausencia,
Desde ése día hasta hoy, no soy feliz.
Y aunque tengo tranquila mi consciencia,
Sé que pude haber yo hecho más por tí.

Oscura soledad estoy viviendo,
La misma soledad de tu sepulcro.
Tú eres el amor del cual yo tengo
El más triste recuerdo de Junio.

Como quisiera, ay, que tu vivieras,
Que tus ojitos jamás se hubieran
cerrado nunca, y estar mirandolos.

Amor eterno, e inolvidable.
Tarde o temprano estaré contigo
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LEO: A GREAT MAN  / Anon Immis (Friend)

      Even today, after all the prayers and all the thoughts, I sit here trying to understand it all,  I cannot find the reason for what happened that night.  There was no greater good served.  Leo, you are the last person that I would have expected to go like this and I will miss you for as long as I am alive.  Your strength and dedication truly impressed me; in my mind you will always be there, giving me strength to help others and helping me accomplish a fraction of what you would have done on your own.  Reminding me that there are people in the world who are worth saving.  Reminding me that I should be one of them.  my condolences to all who were affected....

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IN MEMORY OF AN ANGEL  / LISA COPELAND

 

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in remembrance  / J. Le (friend)
Wassup man … I guess I shouldve left some type of message a long time of ago… I like what bory has done … I really juss like looking at the pictures … kinda felt bad reading what people wrote … never finished one … imagined it was more of a personal thing … but I guess everything is on the web nowadays … and prolly the best way to contact you would be thru the internet … like in that movie pulse … juss without the craziness … scary stuff … though I haven’t really seen it … but I really wanted to write something down and express my thoughts … but maybe writing it the same time I allotted for my two term papers and after 16 hours of best buy without dinner isn’t ideal … but after a trying day of weird and demanding customers this might be my release… I really wanted to say in most simple terms I miss you man … things are sooo different … wu’s been good … ask him to go to the gym all the time … and he turns me down all the time … I guess with you around he felt like he had to go … or you’d body slam him or something … mike’s juss been working … he’s asked me to go clubbin with him … but not what I do anymore after freshman year with tu and thang … hahaha … like to relive the times you were over our dorms and us getting yelled at by the RA for playing in the halls … but she loved us … the new gym is amazing … you’d love it and you’d prolly find some way to alwaiz get in free … meet someone or find some ID to get in … I try to go as much as I can … but with 40 something hours of work and skool full time … I feel like a fatty … but when being at the gym … you’re presence kinda lingers … makes me kinda smile in a corny way … I guess the same reason your mom goes to the gym … reminds us of you … but people do little things to cope … makes us feel better … but with you gone, certain things become clear … the lives we carry are short … I’ve learned that a better way to think of the past is to remember the positive … the negative becomes transparent … I’m almost getting watery eyed … as a spider-man 3 ad pops up on my screen … damn viruses … to cut things short and continue my thesis … you’ve taught me its not the things you’ve done in your lifetime … it’s the people who remember what you’ve done and the impact you’ve made on them … I try to tell people you were the most incredible person I’ve met … but man if they knew you … they would say that would be an understatement … but I would say I was never good with words … Close

Speechless / Susana Rosa (friend)
I get emotional right now because you are the first and only friend that has passed away- physically that is. I've experienced the death of  friendships of which forgiveness, time, and desire can rekindle. But yours, Leo, is one that has disappeared abruptly with out a trace. The  friendship has become intangible and  the substance of such is hope; the hope that all those who miss you will see you in heaven. I browse through this web page brimming with thoughts: How come you've left so soon? 
What does that mean?
How does one cope with your absence?
Has it really been two years?

Leo, you're one of maybe.....2 subjects that link me to Chelsea. During my short stay there I never managed to develop long lasting intimate relationships with anyone. It's amazing, however, how so "little" can give you so much. I will never forget your childish sense of humor, your charisma......your positive attitude....you inspired me, seriously. Sometimes there are things others would not understand but you would because you were compassionate. So today I'd like to take the time thank you for that. It's a shame that after your absense my sense of belonging or my affinity to chelsea left with you. 

Love always,

Your friend
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IM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS  / Connie (sammy's Aunt
To Leo and his family - I didn't know you but I share in the families pain.  I know you met Sammy in heaven as the both of you had alot of similarities.  Take care of your family. RIP - beautiful boy. 



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Very Special Person  / Mariela Barthe (Friend)
Friends A friend is someone we turn to when our spirits need a lift. A friend is someone we treasure for our friendship is a gift. A friend is someone who fills our lives with beauty, joy, and grace. And makes the whole world we live in a better and happier place. - By Jean Kyler McManus -

Leo was that special friend that no one will forget.  He will alway be remember. Close

something to be returned..  / Annie L. (Friend and fellow classmate )

Dear Leo,

The last time I spoke to you,  I would have never imagined that I would never get to talk to you again. 

You had asked me to keep your book in mint condition and to return it to you with all the pages intact.  I still have that book.  It sits on my desk at home.  Every so often,  I flip through it to see your handwriting scribbled here and there with random notes for class.  I even remember meeting you at the Sawyer building where you lent me that book.   To ensure that I would return it to you..  you wrote you name neatly in the front cover of the book.  "This belongs to Leonardo Lopez"..   like I would forget who lent me the book.  

This past June, I thought about returning that book to your family.  Perhaps in some way,  I felt a little bit better if I returned something that wasn't mine.  Especially when you wrote your name in it to make sure that it was returned.   But I decided to hold on to it.   It's all I have left of you.  In that book,  I will always remember the times we sat next to each other in class and copied notes from each other.  Even cheating off of each other during exams from time to time.   I will always remember your name came after mine during roll call for class attendance.  I will always remember those little talks in the library and sharing grapes.  During all those times,  you always ranted on and on about your newly renovated bedroom with green walls that I was suppose to check out.  You told me how hard you and your dad worked on that room and that it was like sweatshop labor for you.   I always promised but never got the chance to stop by and see you room.

The day you were supposed to graduate with me,  your name appeared close to mine in the ceremony's program.   As I sadly looked at our names,  I was reminded that you bright face should have been sitting close by as I received my degree.  Whatever it was, I felt the urge to look to my right.. as I always did when I wanted to talk to you in class.   Instead,  I saw your family sitting there.  They were waiting to hear your name be called.    I saw their faces and thought of how proud you would have made them. 

I miss you Leo.   You were a dear friend to me in the times I needed an ear to talk to.   You left so suddenly that I never got to give you your book back or to congratulate you on completing your degree at Suffolk.   I guess all that will have to wait.   For now,  I will hold on to those memories and that book of yours, Leonardo Lopez.


Yours Truly,
Annie

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MEMORIES OF A FRIEND  / MAYRA (FRIEND(CO-WORKER)

Its taken me so long to have the courage to write here. Let me tell you how much we miss leo and how much we loved and cared for him. I worked with Leo and he was one of the most talented person that i have yet to meet. He was always smiling and had such positive energy around him that it was impossible not to like him. Sometimes i am at work and all of sudden a memory comes of him and all i can do is smile because he always made me smile. I miss him and i will never forget him in a way knowing Leo changed my life. I learned to  appreciate life just like Leo

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Until We Meet Again  / Monica And Nghia (friends)

It's been one year to the day since we have parted our ways.  Not a day goes by that something reminds us of your roaring voice, your contaigous laugh, your charismatic character...sometimes it feels as though you never really left.  Life seems a bit more empty without you around, but both Nghia and I are glad to have known you and been blessed with your friendship.  Until we meet again, Leo you will ALWAYS be in our hearts and memory, we love you.

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nearly a year  / Myles O'Neill (friend of a friend )
almost a year now leo. I remember june 7 2004. My boi (best friend) Sokha was shot in a drive bye shooting in chelsea ... he made it... returning from the hospital thaty day i ran into anotha boi (oscar castro) .. he gave me a ride home .. told me that you had been shot and killed the night before. When i heard your name it clicked taht you n my brother knew each other .. used 2 play ball 2getha i think ... i thought that was the worst 2 days of my life.... Unfortunatly i was mistaken ... My girlfriend (of 2 years) Shalisa Bahadoor died in a car accident 2 weeks ago (May 17 2005) ... I never imagined that i would have to go through the pain bory has been bearing this last year ... ... ... ... you two should chill up thea in heaven .... both madd cool people that put every1 first and cared 4 every1 ... watch out 4her for me... and tell her i love her ... I pray that you rest well leo. You will be missed beyond recognition... keep outta trouble up thea .. hopefully we'll meet one day ... Much love .. peace Close

i remember...  / Doris Aka Starburst Chung (Unfortunately, No relation at all. )
...sitting in class hearing that someone got killed, i thought in my head, "and yet another?". First it was my homeboi's dad, yesenia at the train tracks, and now...Leonardo Lopez. It's frightening when you think about how life is such a thin thread, that can is sooo hard to built up, but yet so easily to be broken, ripped, diminished. Unfortunately, in the event of his demise, happened so abruptly. The word death should never exist. I never knew him, and unfortunately i will never get a chance to know what looks like such a wonderful guy. A picture can say a thousand words, thank you leo for teaching me about yourself through what is left of your pictures. Buddha Bless your soul. Rest in forever peace. Close

Missing a piece of the puzzle  / Bory Sok
I'd like to think that you are able to read and see everything on this website.  I hope with all of my heart that you see and hear all the wonderful things you've done for people and realize all the wonderful memories you've left for so many. 
I want tell you how much I miss your beautiful face, and your beautiful heart.  I want to tell you how losing you has hurt me so much...but I also want to let you know in all the years knowing you, you've help me become the person I am today.  Every little bit of me, has a piece of you.  I know I am a better person because of you Leo.  You've carved so much memories into me and because of you I know I am a stronger person, your strength baby is in me more now than ever.  Close