He was the love of my life. My soul hurts ... He was my best friend.

He was home for Christmas, and then he went back January 1. That's the last time I saw him. We all want him to come home.

I knew something was wrong that night because it is very unlike him not to check in. We talked 10 times a day. If we went more than two, three hours without talking, that's a lot.

He had a heart of gold. He always wanted to help. He was an amazing man. I can't accept the fact he's gone.