There’s an urge we have when someone we know dies. We desperately try to hold onto our connection to them. In a world of social media, we want to show the world that connection – how we knew the person. How we met them. How we existed within their orbit.

Bastian’s orbit encompassed so many people. How lucky we all are to have known him.

But his passing isn’t about us. No matter how many photos we have with him.

Bastian’s favourite saying was #PayItForward. It was one of the core principles upon which he built #dedoc°. It is why #dedoc° has always been a platform upon which others stand and shine. Bastian never wanted #dedoc° to be about him, or for #dedoc° to be the story. It was always about elevating others with diabetes. Making sure the platform was sturdy enough to hold as many as possible. That was how he wanted to #PayItForward.

This is the story of where that saying came from, in Bastian’s own words from a very old tweet.

Perhaps the best way to honour Bastian is to remember these words and look to how we can support others, just as he did for so many. And take a back seat while doing so.

Go well, my dear friend. Thank you for showing up.