Liza Mah
When I close my eyes, I can take myself back… back to when we were young, and I could hear Alli and Hannah’s laughter spilling through the walls. Their giggles were the soundtrack of those days.
Fast forward a little, and I’ll never forget Alli’s 21st birthday. I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many Jell-O shots in one place. Experiencing drunk Alli was an experience in itself—she was raw, unapologetic, and absolutely hilarious.
Through the years, I’ve been blessed to know Alli. She wasn’t just Hannah’s best friend—she was her twin in spirit, her right hand. And because of that, it was always understood: if Hannah was my sister-in-law, then Alli was too. She always called me “Hey Lili,” a nickname I’ll treasure forever.
There was never a dull moment with her. Alli could light up a room the second she walked in. She had the best jokes, she could roast anyone without missing a beat, and her sense of style was unmatched. The outfits she gifted my daughter over the years were some of the cutest, and her boys—always dressed to perfection—were a reflection of her love and fashion.
I’m going to miss her so much. I realize now how often we take time for granted. The last time we spoke, we said we’d hang out this summer… but this summer never stood a chance. She was taken far too soon.
But I know this—her memory will live on. Every summer, every season, I’ll carry her with me. Her laughter will stay in my heart. Our long nights that turned into mornings will live rent-free in my mind.
There will never be another Alli G. For some reason—even before she gained her wings—whenever I saw anything Disney, I thought of her. Kate Spade has a Disney line, and every time I see an item I still think, “Alli needs!”
Alli—thank you for being unapologetically you. I love you, and I will miss you always.
LiLi
