Carlito

He is someone who I will dearly miss, my mentor and my friend.


Dear Carlito, you have been such a strong-standing pillar who has stood by me and have taught me well. And today, when we both go our separate ways, we wish each other well but truly, I fear the times I will have no pillar to lean against. I step out into unfamiliar territory knowing in my heart of hearts that there will be no other Carlito.

A motivating soul, you had us each hold our heads up through every situation and with might, moved forward into the battlefield. You are a great leader, my friend, with the soul of a warrior who would not only ‘never back down from a challenge’ but would drive in us courage to confront it as well. And if a frown were to ever cross our foreheads, you would know just how to iron it out. Where went that frown when your fine logic erased all signs of it?

Your fine logic. More defined as your ability to present the perfect analogy related to any situation at any point in time. Relentless, you always endeavor for the best which is why I am certain you will be at great places all your life.

You are a fine person, who I have observed, read people well. And with a solution to everything, you are the one we always turned to. What a vibe you exude with your presence, you light up the darkest moment and make our hearts purr again.

Would I like to be like Carlito one day? Without the blink of an eye-lid. However, as I had mentioned earlier, there will be no other Carlito. Try as we may, such people are the hardest to come by - which makes me realize the privilege I have had of knowing you and to have worked with you. Until later, Peter.