Dearest Oli-

I am in shock and in grief as a bright light faded quickly.
I still remember you picking me up at the mall in San Francisco and heading over to your house to do our shoot.
I remember the post that you left about Bettie Page.
I remember you offering your couch at work, if I needed a place to crash.
I remember you stating "in my mind, it is finished" (in regards to our photos).
I remember the teasing...........Filippino on Bacation.
I remember joking about who gets the couch at Dan's place.
I remember a lot of little things.....and most importantly...that all of these memories are of laughter and smiles.
You will be missed, Oliver Mendoza, my comic book Fillipino friend.