The fact that the most important person in my life next to God is now with God is something I doubt I will ever understand. I never really knew how much she meant to me until she was gone. This is the hardest thing I've ever had to face in my life and knowing that she is gone and won't come back is what hurts me the most. I realize many others were devestated with the fact that she is gone, and they are able to accept it and go on. But I honestly believe there isn't a person out there that could empathize with me when I say that I can never do anything or go through anyday in my life where I won't think of Aaliyah. She will always be on my mind and in my heart no matter what. My life is forver changed. The feelings I had for Aaliyah, no one can imagine or even try to know how much I loved her even though we never crossed paths. The love I have for Aaliyah is like to love God has for all of us; there is no measure. Many people that know me, knew that I loved Aaliyah very much, but no one can ever come close to know how much I loved her with my heart and soul and my very being. She was the very reason that I could make it through another day because her spirit lifted my heart each time I heard her music, saw her videos, or saw her on T.V. She was my inspiration to follow my dreams and never give up or give in to anything you don't believe in. She taught me how to stay true to myself and to always stay humble and remember where I come from. She taught me how to live my life with a love for it and to never take for granted the blessings of friendship, family, and love God has given me. She was truly an angel on this earth. She was the only reason for me to keep going on with my life. But hearing of her death devestated me so much that I wanted to give up on everything and go to be with her. But at the same time, I realized that giving up on my life is not what she would want me to do. I must live the rest of my life in honor of her. I had the same goals and dreams as she did, and now I will follow them and accomplish them in her memory. I want people to see Aaliyah through me because I don't want anyone to ever forget what an ANGEL this world really had. I will use what she taught me about life and love and live mine as paying tribute to her beautiful spirit. Although I know that there will always be an void in my heart that only she could fill. My heart is truly broken in ways beyond thought and there will never be a day that goes by where I don't think of her.

All I can do now is continue on the path where Aaliyah left off and pray to God that she be with me every step of the way. I pray that she be a guardian angel and watch over all of us through the rest of our days. Aaliyah, I know that we will be together again someday and when that great day comes I will have honored your life with accomplishing my dreams. I will be with you in heaven and we will still be making beautiful music that is only worthy of angels like you. Until then, Aaliyah, may your beautiful spirit, joy, and soul rest in heavenly peace with the Father. I love you and will miss you immeasurably.

R.I.P - Aaliyah Dana Haughton