We (the Straw Family) were so very moved by your kindness and compassion towards our beloved Elijah, and in the midst of our darkest days, your love and kindness were a shining beacon to all who saw it. Your actions also inspired this award, and in doing so, we hope that they will encourage your classmates and friends to truly experience the value of kindness, friendship, and caring for others and our world.
Elijah considered you a great friend, and we want to thank you for being such a good friend to him. We cannot think of a better tribute to both of you than creating this award, and we are so pleased to be able to present it to you. You are a wonderful example of the good in this world, and we sincerely hope that you treasure these wonderful traits as you travel forward in life.
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