Max Mills Will Be Missed, But Not Forgotten

Max and I
Isn't he a charmer? ;D

Max Mills is possibly the coolest person ever. I feel so strongly about him because I look up to him! It's pretty cliche sounding, that statement is said too often, but this time I really do mean it.
I met him in marching band and he seemed really tough and I was so intimidated, I refused to make eye contact and the only means of "looking up" to him was because he was tall.
Later in the season, I randomly started to talk to him and his "tough exterior" started to seem all mooshy! It was great, he was 12 year old trapped in a 18 year old's body! He was funny and he gave out compliments like it was candy. This was just the friend I needed and his jokes were never put downs towards other people, he was just a true comedian!

Now "looking up" to him was easy, the more I got to know him, the more I absolutely adored! He was the nicest of all the Seniors I met, not saying there wasn't any other friendly ones, but  Max was the most welcoming of all. He was always so focused while on the marching band field and that gave me motivation to become a better marcher and person.  From what I witnessed, he was never rude to anyone, no matter what grade, he was constantly smiling and in a good mood, ready to brighten up someone else's day.

On the last night of band, when everyone gathered around Mr. Harmon to listen to his speech, there was already people with watered eyes, but when we finally realized this was the last night as a family, everyone's face was flooded in tears. I was hugging everyone in sight, saying how much I'd miss them, and then I saw Max. My friend Celeste and I talked to him everyday for the past 6 months, and now we could never do that again. We were heartbroken. That is when I started crying.

We hugged so tight and I will never forget what he told me.

"I know I've only known you for a year, but you were the best and I'm going to miss you", that practically made my life.

I honestly love Max to death, and I do not say this alot. He has changed me as a person, for the better. He made me more motivated and determined in life. Before I was just going with the flow, that is no more.

So, I thank him from the bottom of my heart, he will not be forgotten!