Dear Uncle,My heart is heavy with a mix of sorrow and gratitude. You and Julie, with your boundless love and warmth, created a home for me in a time when I felt lost and adrift. There are no words that can adequately convey the depth of my gratitude for the family you became to me.Uncle, you brought smiles to my face and the faces of my girls each and every day. You showed us the true meaning of aunties and uncles, teaching us that family extends beyond blood. I will always remember our moments of laughter and joy, whether it was my attempts at pronouncing Hawaiian cities, my unintentional use of words with entirely different meanings, the girls checking in your office to see if they could give you and Julie a big squeeze or me running in my heels in the mornings creating a loudly sound in your office. Through it all, you made us feel safe and secure.Your presence in our lives was a blessing beyond measure. Though today marks the end of your earthly journey, your spirit will forever live on within us. We will carry your love, kindness, and wisdom in our hearts, and strive to emulate the strength and compassion you so effortlessly embodied.Uncle, thank you for being a pillar of support and love that we so desperately needed. Thank you for making us feel at home when we needed it most.With love and profound gratitude,Hanne, Mia, and Elsa