Dylan E. Collier

Dylan,
The last thing I said to you was "I miss you." The last thing you said to me was "You do?"
Yes I do.

I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to Dylan's family. Dylan was a very close friend of mine, though we lost contact a few years ago. I am so shocked and saddened to have learned of his demise. I named my son after him, at least in my heart and I will mis him forever and ever. Rachel, I had heard alot about you over the years and I'm so very sorry for your loss. I know how much you love hi.

At first, you were the cocky new painter from Memphis...tattooed, southern-proud, talent for miles. But then you became my huge-hearted, endlessy curious, dear friend Dylan...a wickedly funny, temperamental romantic with a penchant for late nights, strange beauty, and (of course) musicmusicmusic. So generous- you sincerely listened, even when I was too painfully serious, and trusted me enough to let me return the favor. To me, you will always be Nina Simone while the world still sleeps,...

...arguing in curtis' class, manton street, working in our studios on cecil b. moore, winston's, the hawaiian shirt, pumpkin carving on halloween, you constantly making fun of me, crepes in the morning, driving around in your car at night all over philly, lucero, beach excursions, sneaking into public pools and having the cops ruin the fun, bowling, being known as 'the mexican' thanks to you, going to see ET together with nate and jess on their first date, the trip to eric's house in va,...

I would like to extend my condolences to Dylan's family and Rachel. I now reside in Greece and read the unfortunate news via email, and must admit am still in shock that all of us have lost such a great artist and friend. I wish I could be there to attend the service, but know that he is being thought of from afar.