Keke Palmer is honoring a past relationship following the death of her former boyfriend, Brandon, sharing memories of their early connection and first love experience.In her heartfelt May 28 Instagram post, the Good Fortune star said she learned of his passing the night before and described feeling immediate shock."I found out last night. I think I was in shock." View this post on Instagram Instagram PostShe then explained how they got to know each other on the defunct social media site called MySpace when they were younger, after a friend introduced him to her."I met you on MySpace! When I started performing full time, I no longer went to school, but I had one friend. Taylor, she told me about MySpace and the fine boy that would pick up his little brother from school. That was you, Brandon, the boy in the picture. I found you on MySpace as any girl would after hearing that and we became friends. Basically pen pals until one day I told my parents I loved you haha and begged them to let us meet."Keke Palmer calls Brandon her "friend," recalls school days with himKeke Palmer stated that theirs was a relationship that started out as a friendship through frequent communication before finally resulting in them having a chance to meet in person because she had convinced her parents.According to the Alice actress, there are many memories she has regarding that stage in her life when she had not yet become famous. She remembered things such as their first kiss, trips, and other experiences together.Hearst Magazines Hosts The 3rd Annual Women's Health Lab - Source: Getty"I remember sitting outside in the backyard sharing my first real kiss with you. I remember you taking me to Bible school and that theater I can't remember the name of in the IE. All the parties your mom would host, Montclair is special to me because of you."Keke Palmer accompanied her lengthy, poignant ode with a sweet photo of them in a tight embrace while their cheeks touch."This picture of us is from my sweet sixteen. You were always so shy but always got so much attention. I miss you and I pray for your family and I am deeply saddened by the minutes as I realize what we lost. Rest in Peace my friend and thank you for being there for me when I had no one. The hours and hours on the phone, feet kicked up and your mom telling me to stop calling after hours."World Premiere Of Amazon MGM Studios' "The Pickup" - Arrivals - Source: GettyIn her concluding remarks, Keke Palmer urged her readers not to forget "to tell people that you love them" as time flies by very fast."I can't believe you are gone. I can not believe sickle cell took you from us. Over the last few years I kept saying, I gotta go see Brandon. I gotta see what he's up to. I’m so sad I didn't get to see you one last time."She continued:"Little you would be proud of me, I finally told people how truly hard it has been for me to be happy. Thank you for giving my sadness a place to land."According to Brandon's sister's Instagram post, he died on May 23 because of complications from sickle cell anemia. He was in his early 30s.