To Levi's Mother.... I am so sorry for your loss. This has been such a blow to all of Levi's friends. My name is Lauren Hensen, my boyfriend Marcus and I met Levi in the elevator of the hotel that the boys lived in when they first came to Mesa State. We introduced ourselves and I never forgot Levi's name. We instantly hit it off, the boys ended up moving into the same dorms on campus and Levi was always at our house. Levi and I grew together and bonded throughout our first year in college, I was with him the night that he got in trouble for the first time here, I remember that night he and I were outside together alone and he expressed his concern to me about how my boyfriend was mean to me sometimes and that he would always be a friend for me to go to. I remember some mornings when I was bored and alone I would bring bread and eggs to his apartment on campus and he would make breakfast for the two of us and we would just talk and bond. Other nights he would help me make chicken, corn, and salad for he, Marcus and I. I just found out today that he passed away and I have found something strange in that, I'm either sobbing because I miss him, or smiling, because I have the beautiful memories that he shared with me. His laughter is ringing through my ears, his presence is so missed by me, and I'm having a really hard time grasping that this is not a sick joke, this is real. The thing that Levi talked about the most was his crazy family. He adored talking about his sisters and all of the crazy things they did together. I think that's why I attached to Levi as a brother away from home as much as I did, because he knew how to deal with girls. He was working so hard on improving his life and building a future for himself. I am so proud to have known him and all day today (I found out this morning) I have felt like I have an angel following me around. He was supposed to be in Grand Junction, staying at our house tonight and tomorrow night. What I would give to have him here this evening. Instead, I am holding a celebration/memorial at my house this evening, open to whomever knew him, so that we can support each other and share our favorite stories and have a toast to him. I will send you pictures when I get them uploaded onto my computer. I want you to know how incredibly loved he was here and how many people are lost without him. I do not know you, but I know the person that you raised. I love you, just like I love him. He will be alive in our hearts forever, until we are greeted by his laughter in heaven. I lost a friend when I was 16, and his mom made a huge effort to stay in close contact with his close friends. I think this has helped her learn more about her son's life and helped her heal. I still go visit her whenever I am in Denver to check up on her and I hope that you find comfort in similar ways. I would like to stay close with you, if that's alright. (: Let us celebrate this incredible life, and let us always know that he is our angel, guarding us all. My love goes out to you and your family. We are all here to comfort your broken heart.