Hello everyone, my name is Cory Miles Deriso. I know this is a long shot, but this is all that I got because I’m a full believer in miracles… In fact, I’ve seen them with my own eyes. I’m writing this post for my best friend, who is considered more to me a brother and family member. We have more memories than the newest computer ever could and they’re much more valuable now because he is no longer with me after 34 years of growing up together, spending more time together than a clock could. I am making this GoFundMe in honor of him due to the fact of financial hardships surrounding this in particular situation and tragedy. I wish on a star I could just take care of this myself in his honor, unfortunately I literally can’t. I’m praying with all my heart and soul for something beautiful and magical in celebrating his life, and oh boy did he live one. He truly was a true miracle and he deserves it. Not only for his closure, but for all of us who knew and loved him very very deeply. I’m hoping to raise anything, but also set a somewhat reasonable goal. If I cannot pay for the funeral expenses, then I will use all donations towards a celebration of life that will be thrown and organized similar to a funeral, but also tied to a celebration of his life. Calling all family, friends and strangers with good hearts of compassion, and those that might be in a more stable financial situation. If one is unable to financially help the cause, I beg and ask you to just share the daylights out of this post so it might meet and reach someone else who can. This post is an honor of Gabriel Bryce Budreau, my best friend and brother… since we were six years old. Gabe was a one-of-a-kind. I know they all say that, but he truly was and they probably say that too. When he loved, he loved with every ounce of his heart often like me wearing it on his shoulder vulnerably, he wore it well. When it came to love, he was all in. Being monotone he still had so much amazingly beautiful expression and emotions you could truly feel through him and when he spoke. Growing up since tiny children, we lived a poor life, but always stayed rich with pure happiness, he was really good at that. In this picture, you will see me and him on his eighth birthday. I remember that day because he had passed out many invitations at his school and not one child attended his big birthday party, which made him very sad… I was there though. I think it was at that point that I knew we were gonna grow up our whole lives together, side-by-side and nothing could stop us. Gabe was such a go-getter. He had so much confidence, Charisma, spunk, will and drive, always standing tall, no matter how many times he had fallen, trying to make the best out of any situation. He lived a hard life, life that came with a lot of pain and sorrow. He also lived the life of love and pure innocent happiness. He loved life and lived it to the fullest every day best he could, he was a gentle and articulate wise soul way beyond his time. In fact, which ended up being his name in a music group created

calling themselves, “Dumbfounded Crew.” He went by the name, “Soul 7.” He took such pride and time on his writing and performance and was so proud of this hip-hop group and to be a part of it. every member of this group consisted of long-term, extremely close friends. A group of friends that were again more like family. Speaking of family, he learned to be a wonderful father and supporting single dad to his beautiful astounding 10 year-old daughter… Her name was Aaliyah, who now is tragically left without dad. He always called her princess and I look at her as if she’s one of my own, and to my three children he has always been uncle Gabe. He loved being outside, he loved to fish, he loved to get a helpful point across. He had a passion for people, he had a passion for so many things… And so many things he will now not get to experience. He was a protector someone you could always count on, someone that would put his own livelihood aside to help someone even a stranger with no hope. He loved to get all dressed up, there is absolutely no doubt that kid/man had his own style that was just his. From the way he looked the way he dressed the way his personality was, he was so interesting and unique… That was Gabe. I think he liked being a little different and he always did it with the coolest style. He did not have a dad growing up at least one that was around much. I think both of us thank my father for trying to take that role for the majority of his life. My dad was his dad, my mom was his second mom, and all of my family became his. We were around together all the time. If I was there, he was there, if he was there I was there. He has survived by his mother, Maxim Budreau. At the time of his passing, he was still currently her legal caregiver as she is very sick and ill, and cannot manage by herself. She is the furthest thing from physically and financially capable of this miracle I pray that may come some way. Death is death, but closure can comfort. Gabe loved his mother like like he did love, with all his heart he was all in. She is and was an amazing mother, beautiful woman, and a soul that shines light like no others, passing this down to her son Gabe. In his last moments, he got to see my attempt of getting sober from alcohol… He was so encouraging and so very proud of me only on my seventh day. As I write this post today, I am now 30 days sober on the dot. He has always been an inspiration to me and even in his passing still is. To strive, to fight what’s not right, to dream, to believe, to get better, to live life! His was taken way too early and it should’ve never happened. Gabe loved art and was extremely talented in this area, so much so, he probably could’ve made a living from it if he only knew. Gabe always thought outside the box which made him so creative in anything he did. Whether within his powerful words and music or even his dry humor, in which he was actually quite hilarious at times. He enjoyed computers and was very educated in many things. This was one he had a passion for at one point even becoming a computer programmer. I will forever miss the light in his eyes, the comfort of his presence, the sound of his laughter, embrace of his hugs, the support system we built for each other throughout our lives, keeping each other stable when needed. There are 1 million things, 1 infinity things we will all forever miss about this special, extraordinary soul of a man. He was a true blessing, a alive, angel, and 100%… An absolute miracle. I couldn’t be more grateful for the relationship and I love you with all my heart and everything I am. To everyone that took the time to read this. I’m more than grateful thank you, much love and God bless us all! Gabriel Bryce Budreau was born 02-01-84 and passed away the day of 02-18-25 Rest blessed and easy Gabe. Forever in our thoughts, forever in our hearts, forever in our memories you shall be! Love is love loves ❤️❤️ Please Share