.219 Yutaka Kumagai

Each day that Yutaka was in the office was always a good one. He brings such a charming, cheerful, and kind energy to the world around him, and I am lucky to have crossed paths with him for even the short amount of time that we did. My day was genuinely made better when I would see him stroll into the office with that wonderful smile on his face.

In addition to Yutaka’s incredibly compassionate aura is his true intelligence and wit. He always knew the answer and if not, he was already figuring out a solution to get there. His entire presence and personality are both things that I and so many others gravitate towards. He’s fun to be around and empathetic in his words and his actions. On top of all of this is his contagious smile and laughter, which were, again, parts of him that made each day that much better.

Yutaka, thank you for being such a sweetheart and for always being so honest and kind. Thank you for your wonderful sense of humor and for being such a great listener, too. Thank you for making me laugh and for the way you get visibly passionate about something - it makes us all want to share in your positivity and joy. Above all, thank you for being all that you are.

-BD