Dwyane Wade made the stunning decision on Wednesday night to leave the Miami Heat after 13 years and head back to his hometown of Chicago to play for the Bulls.

Perhaps even more stunning, however, is the way Heat president Pat Riley started a text message he sent to a reporter at The Miami Herald (he was “too raw” to speak but agreed to a text message exchange). Here’s what Riley said when asked how he was feeling about Wade’s departure:

“SADDDDDDD!!!! SO saddddddd! I will never forget the sixth game in Dallas in 2006. DW rebounded the ball, and threw it to the heavens and the Heat universe was perfect for that moment. Our first world championship. Our universe is not perfect today. It will be fraught with anger, judgment, blame instead of THANK YOU!!! Ten years ago. Ten years older. Ten years wiser. Ten years changed. All of us. Dwyane had a choice, and he made it. He went home. Bad, bad summer for us. But there will be another 10 years, and it will be someone or something else in 2026. Move on with no blood or tears. Just thanks. I truly loved Dwyane, but families grow, change and get on with another life. He will always be a part of us. ALWAYS! And no more bruises and enough fighting. Let’s just fly above it if we can and never forget. I feel his pain and pride for what pushed him over the ledge. Been there. Forever, for always, your coach I will be. FOREVER!”

There are quite a few gems in there, but you can pick your favorite lines out for yourself.