If you could say one last thing to someone who has passed. What would it be?

If I could, I'd read/send him this poem I wrote. If it has to be shorter than that, I'd say "I'm sorry I didn't help your depression enough."

I'm sorry Brandon. I didn't do enough. I knew you were struggling. I didn't realize how much.

I should have known. I should have seen. You needed me. I kept my hands clean.

I saw the beer. I saw the vodka. I could have helped. I didn't wanna.

I put it off I let it go I thought it was a phase I thought it wouldn't grow.

I thought you were improving I thought you were good You mentioned suicide I didn't think you would.

I cried when I found out. I couldn't believe it. I was so confused. You'd never commit.

I cried at visitation I couldn't look at you Nate had to hold me. It was then that I knew.

This was really happening This isn't a nightmare This wasn't going to end. This was more than I could bear.

They told me what you did. They told me about the gun. I saw what it did to you. I wanted to run.

I looked into your eyes. I realized they weren't real. I saw the patchwork of the coroner. It was the worst pain I could feel.

I sat with Brooke at the funeral. I held her as she cried. It had never really sunk in. She just realized you had died.

I watched the soldiers fold the flag I heard them fire the shots. I listened as Taps played. I could tell their stomachs were in knots.

They kept their composure. They gave their condolences. They lowered your body down. They covered your casket.

I will never forget that day. It's lessons forever ring true. I'm sorry Brandon. I really failed you.

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