Mr. Austin Marcel Sosa

Hi Aníbal,
I´m not sure if you remember me, but we used to date. Maybe you do... I hope you´re doing well.
I´m not even sure if you´ll get this message, but if you do, please know how sorry I am to read about Austin.
I was just reaching out, because I stumbled across the obituary on Austin. First off, I´m so very sorry. I can´t even imagine the pain you´re feeling and I have no real words. I only remember him being in the 8th grade and being a funny, kind and smart kid.
It´s hard to imagine him being an adult. Let alone gone.
Again, I just wanted to say how sorry I am. He really was a smart, silly and caring human.
Please take care,
Lisa

Happy Birthday my amazing beautiful,smart,handsome,talented and big hearted son
I miss you so much . Wish you were here enjoying life and your birthday and our Rams in the Super Bowl . We all miss you and love you very much. I cherish all our memories from the day you were born till the end of time. I love you .

I am so sorry that I am just now finding out of your passing Austin. I was just thinking of you today because your birthday is coming up and I am sorry that we haven't talked in while. You were a great friend who would always take the time to reach out. I will remember our talks and the times we were able to hang out when you were in Chicago. Your photography was amazing and I'm glad that you always went after your dreams. I will remember your loyalty, kindness, humor and the one team we could both agree on.. Go Cubs Go!

Thinking of the Sosa family and sending my condolences to you. Austin would always talk about how much he loved his family.

My loving son, I miss you so much, can't believe it's been 2 months.. Always in our hearts XO Love MOM

Here are more beautiful moments and memories of our sweet Son. ❤

Hi my Beautiful amazing Son. I can't believe it's been 2 months since your passing. So unfair in so many ways. You were such a beautiful soul with a great big heart. Always thinking of others and being so kind. I took you fresh flowers today along with a Halloween bat. We all miss you so much . I cherish our 31 year's together immensely. You deserved a full long lifetime etc. I miss going on our adventures and exploring new and old places. I know you are at peace with the familia in Heaven.. Know that we all love you very much and miss you everyday. Bless you my Son.

Austin was one of the kindest and caring person I have ever known. We were so looking to going to another Dodgers game. Last time I made him sit in the all you can eat outfield ❤

Austin had a huge heart and amazing hugs. He was so kind and loyal. We made each other laugh. I will miss his texts, his smile, and his positive, warm presence. My heart and thoughts go out to Austin's family.

More precious moments. I love you son.

My Beautiful Son. It's been a month and I miss you so much. So I'm writing you another message. I know you are at peace with our family in heaven. Our bond was so strong as a father and son that I miss so many things about you. I am posting more precious moments and how I cherished our time together. It's still unbelievable that you are not here. . I love you so much. Dad.

More pictures from my amazing talented son's blog. I miss you so much Son. Love you.

Austin was an incredibly dedicated and compassionate friend. My heart is full of the memories we built, the ambitions we told, and the positivity and love he shared with all of our conversations.

So so sad to hear this beautiful soul has passed. Our hearts ache. You are so loved.

Just weeks ago, I reached out to you for the first time in years to talk about the Cubs. Just reminiscing over the GHS baseball days, warming up for a game and practice. Left us too soon kid ! You played a role and shined that bright energy you had in everyone’s life that you touched from the moment you met them. Even though you may not be here physically, I know you will continue to shine that light on your family and friends that loved you so much. REST EASY BROTHER !

“People will forget what you said and what you did, but they’ll never forget the way you made them feel”.

Thank you for always being kind and greeting me with a smile all the times we crossed paths. You will be missed.

Sending my condolences to your best friends and family.

Austin we already miss you so much but I know that you are still alive in our hearts. Growing up with you was so much fun, I remember all the Dodger games we would go to during the summer as kids. It’s one of the memories I’ll cherish for a lifetime. You were family to us and it felt like I lost a big brother when I heard the news. I wish we got to spend more time together but I know we will see each other again soon. This isn’t goodbye because you’ll forever live in our hearts and one day we will meet again. Thank you for being a big brother to Andy and I, we love you Austin, you’ll never be forgotten. Thank you for always being so happy and goofy, I always could count on you to cheer me up and get me to smile even when I didn’t want to, you always found a way to see the goodness in others. May you Rest In Peace❤

Austin, was very especial, with a beautiful smile and a big heart, we need more people like him.
I'm still is disbelief about this, I'm so sad that you are gone.
Our warmest Condolences to you and your family.
Keeping you in our Prayers always, WHEN YOU LOSE SOMEONE YOU LOVE, YOU GAIN AN ANGEL YOU KNOW.
He always will be remembered and loved by all of us.
Rest in Peace.


Xiomara, Perfecto, Carlos and Pilarcita

Going to miss you Sosa

I was lucky to have a step brother like you, one who was supportive and funny, who was intelligent and kind. I am going to miss you so much Austin. I hope you are resting now, taking pictures of all the amazing things you’re seeing.

Always a Pleasure to be around and have around amazing person you will be missed

Austin!!!

“There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother”-Proverbs 18:24. There are no better words to describe you. You always checked in on me after all these years and busy schedules. I know the smallest things are going to remind me of you. All the inside Jokes-Winners Pizza, Our LA World Tour, Diet Coke, Deer Trapsetc. You took all the photos when we hung out but I am left with so many fond memories.

It was great coaching the Hoover JV baseball team together. We joked that we were just like our fathers since they coached our little league baseball team together.

July 5th was the last time I saw you and it was such a great day. We hung out for the entire day, and we just travelled all over town and just talked about pretty much everything. We made plans for the future and I am in disbelief that those plans are going to be unfulfilled. I will miss you buddy and I am so sad you are gone.

There is so much I would like to say, but I would have wished it was to you in person while you were still with us. Sosa, Mi Hermano, I’m still in disbelief with all of this. I’m still in shock and in denial that this is true. One thing that is true is that you were my Best Friend and will always be. I hope you knew that, but if not, I apologize for not being more transparent. You were always making sure that my family and I were doing well and that is why I refer to you as, Mi Hermano, because you were and always will be Family. You would text/call on a regular basis to check-in on us and to just catch up. You had a Heart of Gold. You Loved always. Sometimes I felt like some people didn’t understand you because they never had anyone that had so much love to give like you did. We need more people like you in this world. There hasn’t been a day that I don’t think about you and cry. You were taken from us too soon. I guess that’s just Life. You have the good and the bad, but at the end Life is Beautiful. We have to accept all that Life gives us. I give thanks to Life for giving me the opportunity to have met you, to have gotten to know you and to have been able to share the moments that we did that will forever live on as memories. Today I am Celebrating your Life. You might no longer be with us in person, but your spirit will live forever in our hearts and memories. May You Rest In Peace. Until we meet again, Mi Hermano.

Austin,

You are one of the most passionate people I’ve ever met. You did everything in life with all of your heart whether it was photography, your die-hard support of the Lakers, and most of all your friendships and commitment to your family.

You were one of my very first (and best) friends at photography school and the first person to ever show me around L.A. You helped me see the beauty in a city I now call home. You stood by me through some difficult times in life with generosity and encouragement. Your love for your family always inspired me and reminded me of the importance of loyalty and commitment.

You also never let me live down being a Celtics fan. I’ll never forget watching game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals with you on my very last night living in Santa Barbara and the absolute joy you took in reminding me of the fact that your team beat mine lol. But when it came time for me to leave, you gave me the biggest hug and made sure I knew we’d stay close even if I was living in Missouri. You stayed true to that promise and I’m so glad that we got to share so many more memories when I finally moved back to California.

I can’t thank you enough for all of the laughter and memories we’ve shared. I miss you Sosa.

Amazing memories continue ❤

Tons of beautiful memories of my sweet son.

We will never forget you Austin. You were a beautiful person. Always enjoyed the the few chats we had. We will miss his friendly smile. Until we meet again.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Javier & María Aguayo

Sosa... You were my first friend in college and we opened savings accounts together. From that point forward we were friends and in constant communication... something you were always way better at than me. A true gift of a friend, and a relationship I'll treasure my whole life. We cheered each other on, gave each other a hard time, and never went too long without a laugh.

Your presence is missed and the void is felt by so many. You are permanently in our hearts and I know you'll be sending us signs of the fun you're having in Heaven with Abuela and Kobe.

Love you bud.

Sending love and condolences to you all.

When I think of memories of the times you were around and times at Brooks, I remember you smiling a lot. An all around nice guy that loved photography and life. It’s been years but I still remember your kind personality. Rest easy and sending your family all the love and prayers.

Austin I’m still is disbelief about this. I’m so sad that you are gone. Thank you for always being an amazing friend to not only Brian, but to me. You really stepped up and checked in on me constantly after he passed. I hope you two are together watching over all of us now and laughing in your reunion. I already miss you so much. Much love to you. You were such an amazing soul.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Austin,

I remember your first internship in San Diego and having to wear a crash helmet with a GoPro attached to it driving in San Diego traffic practically 24/7. It was the funniest thing I have ever seen and thinking about it to this day always makes me laugh inside. You loved to joke around with everyone and that is what made you special. Your talent and creativity was amazing and your love of photography and your next adventure always kept you going and striving to be the best.

I will miss you as I know your family will also, I know you will be watching over them. Take piece in knowing that you are loved now and forever by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing you and just being around you and you will never be forgotten.

Take care and I know you are with your favorite pet Dakota who would only listen to you and nobody else, in heaven.