If any one has read my sister’s keeper by Jodi Picoult, at one point she says “If you have a sister and she dies, do you stop saying you have one? Or are you always a sister, even when the other half of the equation is gone?” The disappearance of one does not invalidate their legacy. If they pass away we still consider them part of us because they have made us who we are.
I met Richard Jaeggi six years ago. It was my first time being involved with Gandhi brigade, and that year we made a Documentary called “Rights of Butterflies” It was my first time being involved in fighting for the common good, and through the process I was able to learn about Richard and his passion for the common good. I describe Richard as zealous, amusing, energetic, fierce, optimistic, and passionate. He was able to shape our community in a way that no one has before. He was able to give youth a voice. He gave the next generation a power that is able to shape their future and ours as well.

Richard has been a sensation to youth and the community. He was a great man. He still is and always will be the Executive Director of Gandhi Brigade. I am sadden by what happened but I am also pleased because I was blessed enough to meet someone as great as Richard. I am pleased because I was able to walk with him in the road to the common good.
—-Binyam, GB youth