I met Nick when I still lived in California. After I moved back to Oklahoma we stayed in touch and every time I would visit California I would stay with him ... except this last time... If I would have known that he was going to be gone 2 weeks later and that was my last chance to see him again I wouldn't have changed what i usually did... he was a huge part of my life and I am going to miss him so very very much! I was trying to get a hold of him to let him know I was coming out for another visit and that is how I found out he had passed. It took this long for me to find out. We both would get busy from time to time so we would go weeks at a time without actual communication but this time was different. I noticed he hadnt even posted stuff on facebook so today I went onto his page to see what is going on, I was wondering if he was posting and I just wasnt seeing and was going to email him about my coming out since I couldnt get a hold of him via Phone. Then I found out and I am still in shock! I'm thinking about poems he wrote that he said I inspired our conversations and the great enjoyable times I had spent with him. He was one of the few people I called my friend. I miss you so much Love you xoxoxox

Such a wise and witty soul.

A friend back at Birmingham High School. He always made me laugh . . .

Very touching to read through the messages here, and on Facebook. He sure touched many people. And, was loved by all . . .

Peace, my brother.

I remember doing the talent show in 9th grade at Mulholland jr. High.I remember Dennis and you Steven doing "I'm a California Man" and hanging backstage during rehearsals Nick was a cool guy to hang with I wish I'd gotten to know him better. Rest well Kev

Nic was my best friend in junior high and into high school. Our friendship was one of love for rock and roll, playing in bands and tons of in-jokes. Like Janet Delahoussaye (who commented below), I too will never forget the sound of Nic's laugh. I don't believe that death is an end for anything but the body, so I am sure that the person we love and knew will again bring laughter and aesthetics to this life again soon.

----Original Message-----
From: Nick Faigin
To: Aggie Ariola
Sent: Sat, Jun 19, 2010 3:19 am
Subject: On Leaving

Hey

I'm really bummed out that you're leaving. I just wanted you to know.

I'm your biggest fan and you're my bestest
friend. That said, I hope you know by now that I support you 200%.

Lemme know where you land. I might just have to visit and drag you to the Lower East Side.

Luv ya always
Nick
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Take care Nick. Will never forget you.