My condolences for everyone who knew and loved Elliott. He held a special place in my heart and made a big impact on my life. We walked in some very dark and light places together. I thank Elliott for my sobriety today. Elliot fought hard with addiction but it did not define him.
Elliot had one of the best personalities and a extremely creative mind. He always knew how to lighten up a room with his ridiculous humor. He loved to draw, skate, and eat. I used to call him the garage disposal haha. He always demanded to be Dj in the car. Rap music was his jam. He loved to wear beanies, vans, and joggers, and of course a designer belt. Most of all he had a heart of gold, he always saw the good in people and never judge a soul. He has goals and ambitions and knew what he wanted in life. Unfortunately that was taken away from him, but the impact he had on me will last forever. I Love you and will miss you so very much.
We are raising $7300 for a Black Granite White Etched memorial W Proverbs & Romans scriptures giving Insight into the Heart of Elliot who quoted these verses and said “I didn’t lose my way mom. I have clarity. I’m found.”
I remember going to peachtree city and playing nerf guns haha. We had me, Jared, Elliot, and Austin running around the house firing away. Chelsey and Erica got in on it too. Then, the video games haha. As kids, we usually played lots of basketball outside, played a bunch of video games, and just goofed around. I remember going to the Davidson basketball camp together. Elliot did great. I think we were maybe 11 or 12. But, it was just fun going to camp, playing ball, and hanging out!
I will always carry you in my heart and mind. I love you and miss you deeply. If only I had known you needed help, I would have moved mountains to save you.
I don't know how to sum up just how much Elliot was a complete blessing in my life. I don't know how to shrink so many things I want to say. Nothing I could say could ever sum up how important he was to me and to those who loved him. He was a light in my darkest days. I will never forget the years I spent always waking up and looking forward to spending any time I could with him. He was this wave of drastic discovery and change when I finally worked up the nerve to say hello. One thing was in Drama class, we were always up to no good and today was sneaking in the back of the class to listen to music. But this time was special. Each of us had an earbud and he turns on Lips of an Angel" by hinder. I had never listen much to music like this, it was as if he had said to me here is a beautiful and exciting part of life I want to share with you. He put the other earbud in my ear and my other side of the music there he was singing and dancing. My cheeks hurt from smiling at his flushed cheeks and silliness. I don't think I've ever been so in awe with a single person, so intrigued. He gave me the strength I needed when I had none. He gave me happiness on my absolute worst days. He gave me hope when no one else had any to offer. He saw me for everything good and none of the bad , he was a sweet soul like that, but only to those that he would let in it seemed. Elliot was a phenomenal individual. He had a personality of wild and carefree but so shy as well.
I remember visiting Angela, Michael, Elliot, and Erica with my family when they lived in Atlanta, probably around year 2000, we had to be less than 10 years old. Elliot and I would play video games in the basement and tried to win a million dollar sweepstakes from pop cans. We never did win that million dollars, but it was a fun way to pass the time. We also would play on the swing set out back and ride on the golf cart. Such fun childhood memories with my cousin, Elliot, that I will cherish forever.