Memorials

Patrick Stephen Shannon 1987 - 2012

To my son Patrick:  It's been a year now.   

You were so loving.
You were so sensitive.
You made me so proud.
You made me so mad.
You made me so glad.
You were so handsome.
You were SO tall.
You had the biggest, brightest smile.
You were a great father.
You were your best with your son.
You love him so much.

You couldn't drive well.
You brought me so much joy.
You brought me so many laughs.
You made some problems.

We solved them together.
You cared for your family.
You adored your family.
You loved your family.
Your family loves you.
All woman fell for you.
You knew it too.
You had the keenest wit.
You were a beautiful baby.

You were a precious toddler.
You were a wonderful grandson.
You were a great nephew.
You always stepped up once you realized.
You had good morals.
You forgot that sometimes.
You influenced folks in positive ways.
You always put others first.
You were so worth every moment.
You were.
You lived.
You died.
It hurts.
It always will.
You are my son Patrick.
You are missed.
You are blessed in Heaven.
You are at peace.
I feel your love.
Your spirit feels mine.
Our love never ends.
You are my son forever.

Dad

Jim Simons 1948 - 2011

I miss you every minute…your smile….laugh….presence.  I’m glad your pain is gone and know that God holds you in his arms.  You were a good husband, father, son,  and guiding light to so many children.  So many lives you’ve touched.  If only you could have felt that.   

I will always think of our years together…….my heart is broken forever.

Myra

Daniel (Danny) Eugene Swartz Jr 1982 – 2010

Danny, I know you did not want to hurt me or anyone else in leaving. I know one day I will be with you again, I love you with all my heart. I know you felt like things were to a point of no return, I wish I could have made things better before you left. You have left a hole in all of our hearts that can never be filled in this lifetime. You are a special, beautiful, tender hearted, very caring, awesome man. Please know how much you mean to everyone.

 Amy Lynn Moir

Channing Werner Stowell 1974 – 1995

Golden-haired boy, unsure in a crowd, you took my hand, and touched my heart. Because I knew you, I have been changed for good --- Ronnie Walker

“I've heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason, bringing something we must learn and we are led to those who help us most to grow If we let them.  And we help them in return.   Well, I don't know if I believe that's true, but I know I'm who I am today because I knew you.  …  It well may be that we will never meet again in this lifetime, so let me say before we part, so much of me  is made of what I learned from you.  You’ll be with me, like a hand print on my heart.  And now whatever way our stories end, I know you have re-written mine by being my friend”