Dear Friends, Family and Loved Ones

I am writing to all of you because you have touched our lives in a significant way.  This is the hardest letter I have ever had to write so I will keep it brief.

My dear, sweet, strong, shining and loving Ayrie passed away 9/29/09. Ayrie lived a happy and full four years.  Over this last week he shone so brightly, falling asleep with a grin on his face, giving his family extra hugs, learning to count to 100 and appreciating everything and everyone with such reverence, enthusiasm and with a genuinely open heart.

Ayrie, I miss you in my heart and my soul.

Love, your mother, partner, friend, teacher and students.