I still can't believe it's been a year since Sayuri passed away. It feels like just yesterday we were laughing and joking together. She was such a talented singer and songwriter, and she had such a bright future ahead of her. I don't know why she had to be taken from us so soon.
Sayuri was more than just a singer to me. She was a friend, a mentor, and an inspiration. She always had a way of making me feel better, no matter what I was going through. She was always there for me, and I always knew I could count on her.
I remember the first time I met Sayuri. I was just a young girl, and I was auditioning for a spot in her band. I was so nervous, but Sayuri was so kind and welcoming. She made me feel like I was already part of the family.
I spent the next few years touring with Sayuri and her band. It was an amazing experience. We got to see the world and meet so many different people. Sayuri was always the life of the party, and she always knew how to make everyone around her happy.
But behind the scenes, Sayuri was struggling. She was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, and she knew that her time was limited. But she never gave up. She continued to write and sing, and she never lost her sense of hope.
Sayuri passed away on September 20, 2024. She was just 28 years old. Her death was a huge loss for the music world, and for all of us who knew and loved her.