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September 11, 2003

Dear Tyler:

Two years.

Two years.

It is easily said.

I haven't forgotten that day. Anyone had and guess it will be kept in our minds forever.

You know? We never found your body. Not that we had expected to. But it would have been fine to tell you goodbye at least.

I never said you "goodbye".

When I saw the towers going down, my first reaction was surprise. Then, I denied it could possibly be truth. And, finally, when I realized it was truth, I got this awful pain that keeps living in my chest with every beat.

You were my brother. You are my brother, my protector, my support, the only one able to understand me. I will never forget that day when you went to my school and gave those girls the lesson of their lives. I was so young, so innocent. And you defended me. You always protected me.

During these last two years, I tried to be stronger and smarter, so I could take care of myself, but it is too difficult without you.

However, dad now pays more attention to us. You were right, he really cares about me. And mom is working hard to keep me safe. She has become a little over-protective. You can imagine how it was for her to lose two of his sons, so she doesn't want to lose me now.

She cannot replace the emptiness you left with your departure, neither me.

Where are you now, Tyler?

I'm pretty sure that in heaven, since you were the most incredible brother in the world.

Is it pretty there? Are you having a good time?

Do you miss me?

Can you hear these unspoken questions?

Will you give an answer?

I feel alone. Even when I know I'm not, since mom, dad, Aidan and even Ally are always there for me.

Can I tell you something?

Some nights I can't sleep thinking of how you died.

Died… the word itself keeps hurting.

Did you suffer? Was it really so terrible?

Answer me.

Sitting here, in front of your grave and writing makes me remember how you used to write to Michael.

I hope you both are together now.

Well, I think I better go; I have some things to prepare. Oh, I didn't tell you, right? I got a scholarship to study art in France! I'm leaving in two days and will be back when the semester ends. Are you proud of me, Tyler? I know I'm too young to go, but it is like a dream came true. I promise I'll keep writing to you. I never forget you, bro.

Mom, dad, Aidan and Ally send you their greetings. They are all fine, don't worry.

Kisses and hugs:

Caroline