Dear Anthony,

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It’s hard to even find the words. It’s taken us time to put this together, to make sense of a world without you in it. But through all the tears, the memories, and the laughter that still echoes when we talk about you, one thing has become clear: your story can’t end here. You gave too much, loved too deeply, and fought too hard for us to let it fade.

 

That’s why we started Stay in the Fight.

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You had this rare gift, Ant. You saw people. You carried everyone’s pain with quiet strength, always putting others before yourself. You never tried to fix people, rather you stood with them in their struggle. You taught us that being strong doesn’t mean being invincible. It means showing up every single day, even when life hits hard. And that’s exactly what you did. You stayed in the fight.

But we know too how heavy it got. The anxiety, the depression, the DPDR battles that most never saw but that you faced head-on. You tried everything—meditation, journaling, breathwork, lifting, gratitude—as you lived the habits you preached. You fought with courage, with love, with an open heart. And while that fight ended too soon, your impact didn’t.

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So here’s what Stay in the Fight is about, Anthony. It’s you.

 

It’s your story, your strength, and your spirit, living on in a way that keeps helping others who are where you once were. Every dollar we raise goes toward providing free therapy and counseling for people who can’t afford it. We’re tearing down the walls that keep people silent, the stigma, the shame, the fear. We’re building community, offering connection, movement, mentorship, and all the things that kept you grounded.

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We’re taking your love for the outdoors and turning it into wellness retreats and nature-based healing programs. We’re creating spaces where people can talk, breathe, move, and remember they’re not alone. Because no one should have to fight their battles in silence.

Not anymore.

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You used to say the sunrise was proof that you could start again. So many mornings since you’ve been gone, we’ve watched that sun rise, grateful, breathing, trying to stay connected to you. It’s our reminder that light always returns, even after the darkest night.

We miss you more than words can say, but we promise this: your purpose lives on. Every story shared, every person helped, every heart healed through Stay in the Fight is you. You’re still changing lives, still coaching, still leading people back to themselves.

Thank you for showing us what it means to love deeply, to serve others, and to fight with everything you have.

 

Rest easy, Anthony. We’ve got it from here.

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With all of our love,

Your family and friends

Stay in the Fight

For Anthony.

For all of us.