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To My Good Friend Chip Hooper,

~Shared by Anton Saleh~

I haven’t had to deal with a loss as great as this in my life, and I don’t really know how to. I know saying thank you through a letter can’t begin to show you the compassion and admiration I have for you. That in itself, is beyond what words can say. But like you always told me, take it one step at a time. Thank you for being a more than a mentor to me, but an amazing friend. You always challenged, encouraged and supported me. What a blessing it was that you gave me the time of day you did, and then some. Every conversation we had about life, music, and everything in between is something I will continue to cherish. I’m so thankful for those wonderful times we had. I remember the first time we had a one-on-one. It was in New York in the Paradigm office where you got me my first college internship interview, and I was sure that I failed my interview the day prior to our meeting. I remember coming back and walking into your office the next day. When I opened the door and sat down, you were

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