Editor’s note: University of Wisconsin student Kenneth Luangpoomyut passed away on June 23, 2015. Luangpoomyut was a rising senior studying kinesiology. A memorial is being planned for early September for friends who were unable to attend the funeral. Below is a letter written by his friends.

To Ken: the coolest, chillest, sweetest person that we were lucky enough to call our best friend. A person sweeter than you does not exist. You were always smiling, always laughing, always happy and always the best person to be around.

You are one of our best friends whom we loved as a brother. You were a smart, wonderful individual who touched the lives of many loved ones. Your warm and loving presence will be missed. You were the most compassionate and wonderful human being we ever had the honor of knowing.

Your irresistibly warm and loving heart will be missed immensely and not a day will go by where you are not thought of fondly.

Your positive attitude and ability to bring a smile to anyone’s face will surely be missed. Our memories with you will be cherished for many a years to come.

We love you forever.

Connor Braun, Kara Kurland, Divyank Shah and Trisha Costouros.