The following is an open letter to the Boston College community from Anna Ruscito, mother of Michael Ruscito,'09: Dear Friends of Michael, and all of Boston College, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for being such an important part of Michael's life. He loved BC with such an enormous passion. A great deal of his personal self-worth came from the pride he felt by being a student there. To all that knew him personally. Thank you for the love and friendship you shared together. He had the time of his life with all of you and he knew how much you loved him. Please honor his memory with love and kindness within your hearts, and live your lives to the fullest. With deep appreciation and love, Anna Ruscito