Noah was the kind of boy who made everything feel like an adventure—always outside, chasing trails, rivers, and sunsets, full of life and the kind of positivity that lifted other people up. He lived like an otter: playful, curious, always finding joy in the current, turning ordinary moments into something fun, like the world was meant to be explored with a grin and a splash. He tried hard to stay hopeful, to be the steady light in the room, even when his own days started to feel heavier than he knew how to explain. Over time, life took a different path—one shaped by quiet pain and battles others couldn’t see—and it ended far too soon. But Noah is remembered for how brightly he lived: for his love of nature, his big heart, and the reminder he leaves behind that even the strongest smiles can hide real struggles, and that reaching out, checking in, and not carrying things alone can matter more than we ever realize.