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Because I met you when your rebellious, half-hippie, half-revolutionary image captivated us, a handful of teenagers, sitting every afternoon in the old Galería del Este in front of the Agujerito record store, where Borges used to hang out. Because I followed your entire career and time granted me the privilege of being considered your friend, because everything I did I always did selflessly. Because you shared many anecdotes and some intimate details with me that showed me your trust, because with your successes and mistakes you were consistent with your thinking and your way of living; because you made me know the Sermon on the Mount in a simple and pleasant way and you taught me that love is the only religion. Because being so independent you couldn't leave until the day of our independence and because despite not being from here or there, we both know that your heart always wanted to return to Buenos Aires. You see, old man, God accelerated your move to free you from the suffering your body was subjecting you to and you will surely be with the Father. Bye, Compinche. Carlos