Nearly a week following Brandon Clarke’s death, his fiancée, Amber Lorraine, has taken to social media to pour out her grief in a lengthy, poignant open letter.
On Saturday, May 17, she posted a heartfelt tribute to the late Memphis Grizzlies forward, grieving the future that they had planned together.
“There are no words to describe this feeling. I never thought I’d have to live life without you. I’m not really sure how to do this without you by my side. You were the most special person, with the biggest heart. You made an impact on so many people, but most of all me. I have never felt so loved and cared for, you made me feel like the most special girl in the world.”
Brandon Clarke’s fiancée continued by saying that he is “passionate” and “a man of many talents,” who loves playing video games, making music, and writing. In addition, she complimented him for being extremely selfless.
“One of the most giving and selfless people, always making sure the people around you felt loved and taken care of, especially me.”
Amber Lorraine mourns plans with Brandon Clarke
Brandon Clarke’s partner accompanied her pensive ode with snippets of them spending time together, his childhood photo, and clips of his marriage proposal aboard a yacht.
“I miss your silly jokes and childlike wonder. I miss your laugh and the way you made me laugh. I miss your big arms wrapped around me. I miss waking up to you by my side. I miss watching Harry Potter together with our favorite snacks. I miss the way you’d look at me. I miss how happy you’d get when I made your favorite breakfast and you’d scarf it down and ask for seconds. I miss our deep talks & talks about our future plans. I miss seeing you be so happy with our cats.”
She went on:
“We miss you so so much. This world isn’t the same without you. You were everything to me and more. The day you proposed was the happiest day of my life, knowing I was gonna spend the rest of my life with my soulmate.”
Before concluding her emotional tribute, Brandon Clarke’s fiancée mourned their plans for their supposed future.
“We were supposed to be married soon and eventually start a family and live on land with a bunch of animals and a garden. All I want is to hug you and kiss you and to hold you in my arms. I don’t know how to process that you aren’t here anymore. I love you always Brandon, forever and always. please keep watching over me, I need you.”
On May 11, Brandon Clarke died of a potential drug overdose, according to USA Today. The Los Angeles Police Department is actively investigating the incident.
Edited by Gladys Altamarino