R.I.P. Tombol

Many things that happen in life seem unreal and totally unexplainable. Unfortunately, the world can be a very ugly and scary place at times. To the Malik family, I would just like to emphasize that Tombol represented the opposite part of the world. He was an exemplary young person and someone who served as a symbol for how young men should be in the world today. He was very kind, compassionate, and loved to laugh and have fun. He was the type of person that people wanted to be around. Since I first met him at Ray school all the way through the last time I saw him this past February, I never once had anything negative to say about him or saw him act in anything but a positive manner. Though we were not the closest of friends, I always knew that Tombol was a unique individual and a shining example for his friends and those around him. In the difficult time to come, I hope that the Malik family finds solace and peace in knowing that though Tombol was taken from you far too soon, the impact he made on those that knew him can never be taken away and will never be forgotten. My mother and I extend our most heartfelt condolences.

-Adam D