1. Because his "this is awkward" face was unparalleled.
2. Because he was often the wisest person at Seattle Grace.
3. Because he always had the right answers.
4. Because he said the most oddly romantic things.
5. Because he always handled awkward situations gracefully.
6. Because he had many names.
7. Because he understood the struggle perfectly.
8. Because he wasn't afraid to call people out.
9. Because he dealt with this question many times.
10. Because he told Thatcher about the real Meredith.
11. Because he saw how ridiculous Meredith and Christina's nicknames were.
12. More than once.
13. Because of the time he finally got to tell his brothers off.
14. Because when he learned a lesson, we all learned it too.
15. Because he knew when to stand up for himself.
16. Because of the time he gave Karev the hit that was coming to him.
17. Because he was the most loyal friend.
18. And a wonderful son.
19. Because he could always make us laugh.
20. Because he was completely honest.
21. Because he loved deeply, even when he was in love with the wrong person.
22. Because THIS WAS REAL AND NOT A DREAM YEP HE IS VERY MUCH ALIVE AND THEY LIVED HAPPILY FOREVER.
