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Paulea Benoza

<p>Mere hours following the controversial death of Brian Velasco, Razorback featured vocalist Nicole Laurel Asensio has posted her lengthy farewell message for the late drummer, whom she revealed to be a close friend.</p><p>“While on the plane this morning, I found myself staring at this photo for a long time. I don’t know why. I was deleting old photos to make space on my phone. Then while staring, I was thinking to myself about how you’ve always been there for me through everything,” she began.</p><div> </div><div><iframe allow="encrypted-media" allowtransparency="true" frameBorder="0" height="707" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnicole.l.asensio%2Fposts%2F10156851905170890&amp;width=500" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" width="500"></iframe></div><p>Through Facebook, Nicole looked back on the glorious days of her friendship with Brian, which dates back to when she was as young as 16 years old.</p><p>“You were one of my best friends since I was 16. The guy I could sleep next to for nights without any malice, just full on trust.<br/><br/>“I love your entire being, even all the darker sides. I love your thoughts, even the painful ones. I loved our days-long exchanges of words and when we ran out, I loved when we had no words but sat there giggling,” she said.</p><p>Having shared the stage for 13 years, the singer confessed that she’s still in shock because of Brian’s death.</p><p>“I am raging with anger but I love you. Like family and more. Now I’m back there, in that drowning lull because I don’t know where you are... I’m miles away, there’s nothing I can do and I don’t have any words. No words. No giggles,” she wrote.</p><div> </div><div><iframe allow="encrypted-media" allowtransparency="true" frameBorder="0" height="230" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnicole.l.asensio%2Fposts%2F10156851817790890&amp;width=500" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" width="500"></iframe></div><div> </div><div><iframe allow="encrypted-media" allowtransparency="true" frameBorder="0" height="179" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnicole.l.asensio%2Fposts%2F10156851826885890&amp;width=500" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" width="500"></iframe></div><p>Brian died from apparent suicide, which he recorded live on Facebook, early this Tuesday. The video has since been taken down.</p><p>READ: <a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2019/1/16/fresh-scoops/razorback-drummer-brian-velasco-dies-after-filmed-200131"><u><strong>Razorback drummer Brian Velasco dies after filmed building jump</strong></u></a></p><div><em>If you are going through a tough time in your life, don&#x27;t hesitate to contact (02) 804-HOPE (4673) 0917 558 HOPE (4673) or toll-free number 2919 for subscribers of TM and Globe. </em></div><div> </div>