Guam suffered a tragic loss on our roads, as our community honors and remembers Elliot Muguy - a life taken too soon in a devastating crash in Maite over the weekend. Those who knew and loved him shared their fondest memories, reflecting on the legacy he leaves behind.

“Love and miss you”, “You will always be a part of our family”, “Miss your laugh already” - these are just some of the heartfelt messages left at the site where 30-year-old Muguy tragically lost his life in a crash early Saturday morning. Family, friends, and loved ones are now mourning his loss.

Victor De Leon Guerrero, a close friend of Elliot, told KUAM News, “Honestly, all we have know is just memories.”

The tragic incident happening around 5am on Chalan RS Sanchez Street, near Benson hardware store in Maite.  Elliot was said to have been traveling eastbound before veering off the roadway and colliding head-on with a concrete pole. Authorities finding him pulseless and breathless upon arrival.

Another friend, Hugo, shared, “I saw the news in the morning—I saw his car and saw the sticker. But in my head I didn’t want to admit that it was him. I kept calling his phone, and when there was no answer, that’s when I started to get worried. I was like, oh, come on, Elliot.”

Elliot’s passing marks the fourth traffic-related fatality of the year, but he was so much more than a statistic. He was a son, a friend, and a beacon of light to everyone who knew him.

To his friends, Elliot wasn’t just an aquaintance - he was a brother in spirit and a source of unwavering acceptance and love. “I did hide my true self from a lot of people, and when I decided to open up, he was there to tell me that I didn’t need to hide–I didn’t need to be scared, I didn't need to be ashamed. He would be there for me 24/7," said De Leon Guerrero. 

Their bond growing strong while working together at what was once known as Onward Waterpark, and it only deepened after Typhoon Mawar. “We became close," Hugo continued. “He got to know me, I got to know him. And then after that, we just became buddies. I go to his house; he goes to my house. And then we… we became brothers.”

They now hope the community will remember Elliot for the full, vibrant life he lead and the kind-hearted legacy he leaves behind.  “He’ll  be there to pick you up, make you laugh when you’re down," said De Leon Guerrero. “I’ll just tell him. You’re not suffering anymore. You got no problems to handle–just watch us from above.”

Meanwhile, the investigation into the crash remains open.