Howard was a true, genuine and loving person who poured light into my life. He taught me to have faith in myself and to keep my eyes open so I will not get lost. He never gave up on me during the darkest times of my life and his words of encouragement and wisdom taught me what love and compassion is. I am really thankful to have met Howard. First, just a classmate below my year in CIS, and gradually, one of my best friends, a brother, and a person I will never EVER forget. He will be terribly missed.