Yo Homie.

Today is your viewing and I can't be there but I just wanted to say that I don't just miss you now that your gone. I have been missing you for a long while. For years we skated on a daily basis and hung out every night. You were one of the prodigies that is not supposed to have any problems in life but we all know that is seldom how things go in real life.

We joked and clowned a shit load. Went places and have times that I will never ever forget! You and Scaps are the direct reason that I am in another country, with out even knowing it, you guys started me on a different path in life and it was super simple but I thank both of you for that.

It was a long time ago that we spoke and now this is the only way I can talk to you. It is selfish of me to think about the good times we had, knowing that you were going through tough shit. I wanna always remember that shit, the house and Scaps car that turned into a Bum's Summer home... All of the years of skating, laughs and tears... I have, and will continue to miss you.
Rest in Peace J.R. Neves!!!