Pablo Rivera

Mr. Rivera, your legacy will never be forgotten. It has been nearly 2 decades since you've been my music teacher back in elementary school, but I still remember the kindness you shared and your amazing sense of humor. I still often regret not talking with you more, hopefully one day I will be able to.

You would have been 63 years old today. I think I will miss you and know I will love you forever. Hope you´re singing and enjoying heaven with Darlene today. Love you both. ><

"Thinking of the day that you went away...I´ll be missing you." Yet another year of missing you...that place deep inside will never fully heal. May I figure out how to use my time here to make even a fraction of the difference you made in the lives you touched to finish what I have to do in this life before "we meet again."

Mr. Rivera, you sparked something inside of me I didn´t know I was looking for. You truly opened my eyes to the beauty and complexity of music. You showed me and my classmates how it can truly connect everyone with a feeling. I was a very quiet and shy kid but I never felt neglected in your class. You taught me to never hide my gifts and for that I will always be grateful. When we got the news you passed it was heartbreaking. I felt like I lost a dear friend. I respected you so much when you...

Dad, I miss you so much everyday. I wish your grandson had memories with you. I have your granddaughter on the way now. I'm currently 19 weeks. I'll put a photo of both your grandkids together once she is born next to you. She would have loved you. Axton would have loved you. I hope your private musical Island is all you ever imagined and wanted. We'll meet again some day Dad. I love you so much. Give my grandma a hug and a kiss for me please. Rest in peace. Your child and grandbabies.

Pablo, you have left such a beautiful memory in our hearts! Never forgotten!

“You used to captivate me by your resonating light
Now, I'm bound by the life you left behind.”

I cannot believe four years have passed, and I know that he was a great teacher. He touched a lot of students and was a friendly coworker. He is missed and rest in peace.