Arkadiusz Nylec was truly one of the sweetest people that I have ever met. In fact in pains me to say "was". I cannot stumble upon a memory of when Arkadiusz had a frown on his face. Every time I saw him, whether in school, on the street, or at a friend's party he always made it his business to say hello at at the least smile to acknowledge me. There was not a person who did not get along with Arek. The smallest comment he would never dismiss but instead welcome. I remember telling him, "You know, I have a cousin named Arek and you are the second guy I have ever know with that name. He smiled and had a huge conversation on unique Polish names. I felt so appreciated in that moment. Though we were not the closest of friends he respected what I had to say and built a conversation around it. He had the purest heart which made him react in ways that really impacted people-deeply impacted people. I have snipets of memories about him concerning trivial things which means that the smallest gestures of his had substance. I know that a large fraction of my friends can attest to what I am saying. Upon the news of his passing I have reconciled with friends that I have not spoken to since graduation. Only memories of his goodness can be so impactful. Only his purity could make distant friends cry at his passing. I feel awful to know that I have lost a classmate and a dear friend. His memory will never fade and I will always pay my respects to the wonderful person that he was when his name crosses my path. Pani Renato wychowalas niesamowitego mezczysne. Dan, entrust that your guardian angel Arek will forever be by your side. To all others who kenw and loved Ark, let us pray for his eternal peace and pray for each other so that God may give us the strength to heal. Rest in eternal peace Arkadiusz