[posted by Gina]
Luke was my first friend in high school and became one of my closest and longest lasting friendships. He listened to me complain about boys, even while he rolled his eyes, and knew how to make me laugh when I cried. When I felt alone he included me and made me feel accepted all the time. We talked about everything imaginable and that’s what I miss the most! He always told me the truth and had no problem telling me when I was wrong! One day in particular I remember him telling me to come pick him up from rehearsal and wouldn’t tell me where we were going. I was thinking oh great I’m not prepared for an adventure right now! He had me drive to Wendy’s, bought us each a frosty, and just sat and talked to me for hours. He knew something was wrong and knew I needed a friend at the time and he was fully prepared to listen, give me advice, make me laugh when we were talking too serious, and just be the person I needed the most.