"It is with profound grief and a very heavy heart that I mourn the death of my good friend and associate Paul Lopez. Paul was someone I had known since a young age, and I have remained close with his family for quite some time. His intelligence, wit, and love for his community were the hallmarks of his demeanor and professionalism; and as a man of conviction and family, he personified the values which made him a true example for others to look up to. My heart breaks for his wife and daughter and the rest of the Lopez Family, with whom my sincerest thoughts and prayers are during this undoubtedly painful time.
I strongly urge you all to care for your loved ones and show them exactly how much so, because you never know what sort of unspoken pain someone may be experiencing, or what lonely path he or she might be struggling to navigate."
