Loss: A Tribute

A/N: I've always been a huge fan of this great guy who recently passed away. He was an awesome dancer and actor. And it was clear by the reactions of those who know him very well that he was deeply loved. For sure, he will be missed by millions.

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Loss

Perfect black hair that always seemed to be styled. Gorgeous brown eyes. And his best trait, his captivating personality. That was how I would describe Anthony James Perré. And I bet that was how a million other girls would.

You see, Anthony wasn’t just any other guy. He was the guy. The guy every man would want to be. He had the looks, the fame, the skills and the talent. And most importantly, he had the most amazing inside trait: He was down-to-earth.

He would smile that beautiful smile and all the girls in the front row would scream his name.

He was absolutely perfect.

And I’m sure you’re asking, “Why the hell does she know all about Anthony James?”

Yes. Why the hell would I even know Anthony James? I am nowhere near famous. I’m no one special.

But, I can say I know him. I know Anthony.

How? I watch every TV show he has. I go to every mall appearance he has. I watch every movie he’s in. I go to signings he has. And I follow his minute-by-minute twitter post. But no. I don’t stalk him. I just do what any other crazed fan would.

I was not off my rocker, though. No. I was simply in love.

I was in love with someone whom every other girl loved.

I was in love with a guy who doesn’t even know I exist.

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And one day, I finally got to meet him. He was as I described. He also had this charm that would pull you in. He was perfect. And I grew to love him more.

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I woke up and prepared to go to Church. But suddenly, I was receiving group messages, twitter retweets and blog posts saying he died. He simply died. I couldn’t believe it. Until the news came a few minutes later:

The whole industry is still in the state of shock for a beloved artist had passed away. Anthony James Perré, 18, died in a vehicular accident, suffering from multiple head injuries. The actor was announced as DOA or dead on arrival. From the bottom of our hearts, we offer our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of the deceased.

I was trembling and my heart was pounding. Why him? I asked to no one in particular. It was such a shock to see someone so young go. Someone who had a very promising future ahead of him.

But then, I realized, it was God's will for him to be gone at 18. And His will isn't something we could just easily doubt because He has a reason. He always has a reason. And it's also always for the best.

Every website I go, every twitter or facebook page I would visit, there would always be a post saying he was a great loss. Saying he would be deeply missed. Every page screams that Anthony was in a happy place with the Lord.

And they were right. Anthony surely is in a happy place with our Creator.

You see, this tragic incident had brought light on many things. It allowed us to learn a lot from life. That we have to live it to the fullest. That we are on borrowed time and must never waste it. That every second is to be spent not with grief and anger but with glee. And that everything and everyone has an "expiration date".

But, as what all would say, there was nothing left to do. Except to remember a boy who devoted a lot of his time and effort to bring happiness and joy to a million of people who loves and cared for him deeply.

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