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Tab
January 8, 2025
I miss you my dear sister
Justin
November 27, 2024
O Jessica it has been 17 years now.. it doesn't feel like that long tho. I think about you often. This past week your mom, sister, and myself got to meet your newest niece. She is so precious. Even to this day it is hard to come to terms with your passing. We always ask why the good ones die young? Still no answer for that. However if I had to think of one it is because the Lord is testing us all. Why tho? You will forever be the tender age of 21. If I was asked to describe you it would be "a brave and resilient young woman" love you forever.
Justin
May 14, 2024
Happy Heavenly Birthday Jessica. I wonder what you would be doing if you were still with us. I love and miss you so much.
Justin
December 24, 2023
The 16th Christmas without you. It seems so surreal. I miss you so much. I always wonder what would of been. May of only had you in my life for 21 years but that is 21 years of memories that I have. Talking with your sister about you sometimes just makes me laugh. Never saw the bad side of you. Lol. You were always the "perfect" kid. I love you and miss you. Merry Christmas kiddo.
Alan
November 27, 2023
It's been 16 years and it still feels like yesterday. I miss you & Love you so much.
Justin
November 24, 2022
Hey Jessie. Here we are Thanksgiving. Just another day. Except still a holiday without you. 1st Thanksgiving where the family was not somewhat together. A sad day. Today is a day I couldn't wish more that you were still with us in person. I miss you more then words can express. I love you.
Justin
December 25, 2021
Hey Princess. This marks 14th Christmas without you. It doesn't even feel like that long. I miss you and always think about you. You only had 21 years here yet you made your mark on so many lives. I miss and love you so much. Merry Christmas Angel
Mommy
November 28, 2011
Jessi , I miss you so much !!! Yesterday was a anniversary I rather foget, but I can't. It was a very tough day on me and, everyone else I am sure. Everytime I would tear up I would just try to remember you are by my side as long as you are able to be, and do my best to remember all those heart's that I get from you that appear out of know where and ,I say to myself that is Jessi showing me she is with me, I don't feel you with me most time's , and I don't see you but I know in my heart you are with me as long as you are able to be. I also remember, You are other people's little Angel as well , so I still need to share you, just like I did while you were with us. One thing I know is you are also with Your Aunt's, and playing with Shrek, and Fiona's baby and Daisy's baby (which I am sure you named, cuddling , and loving them so much). So my Jessi , please keep those heart's coming and, help me to keep your wonderful smile and all the special time's we have had in my memories. Oh , and could you ask God to help with the memories to return.
I miss You and Love you so much my little girl and yeah you still are my little one, LOL.
Love Mommy
Justin
November 27, 2011
Fours ago today the lord had decided he needed you home. Yet it is tough for all of us, it was a plan he had set. I am sure that day heaven became even a better place because your smile could brighten up a room. For me to smile at times I will go through photos. I love and miss you kddo. You were weigh to young but way to special for us to have you to ourselves. R.I.P. Jessica. Until we see each other again. xoxo
Justin Hilton
November 24, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving Jessi. I miss you every passing day. Life does go on but it doesn't get easier. Holidays are the worse. I do know that you are in a great place and your not alone. So do me one favor and make sure Aunt Chris goes easy on the stuffing, lol. I love you princess and keep watching over all of us. xoxo
August 26, 2011
I still think about you every day, if I would have known it was going to hurt this much...I would have spent even more time with you and cherished the extra pain. I regret not calling you every time I could or driving out to visit every weekend but I will never regret any of our time together. I love you sweetheart and I always always will.
Justin Hilton
May 13, 2011
Happy Birthday Princess. I miss you so much.
(Mommy)
March 13, 2011
I also think of Jessi every single day, and pretty much every hour, also many times every minute, thing's have gotten easier over time and a little bit more bearable. Jessi cannot ever be forgotten since we all have our own special memories and, our years of enjoyment and laughter (god was her laughter catchy / contagious and missed so much). I miss the wonderful time's Jessi / I had together and, all our learning together about our project's we had interest's in and book's to read, and Yes ,I even miss those day's of disagreement's boy could she argue and, be totaly stubborn (don't know where she got that from , LOL). I get through my day's by remembering her smile / laughter, and remembering she would want me to finally enjoy life and to be there for my other kid's. Jessi, loved everyone soooo much and she would try to show it but,( Jessi knew her pain and medicines sometime's made it so difficult), But alway's remember Jessi loved everyone and, would be there for anyone that needed her, she was so full of Love and Laughter , and her eye's would alway's show that in the way they would sparkle and her beautiful smile.
Jessi is another word for Angel and she sure is our Angel.
Jessi I love you , and I know you are still by my side when I need you !!! Jessi you will never - ever be forgotten or could be forgotten !!!
Jessi, Love our Shrek and all your family and friend's , until we see them again, keep them laughing and smiling !!!!
Mommy
Kristopher Hilton
March 11, 2011
Years later and ill never forget that day. I would do anything to see her again. Not a day goes by that I don't miss her and wish she was still here. R.I.P Jessi I love you and miss you
Justin Hilton
March 11, 2011
Just wanted you to know I am thinking of you kiddo. I miss you every single day.
Justin Hilton
September 15, 2008
I wanted to stop and let you know that you are still always on my mind. I just imagine that you and Aunt Chris are riding bikes or swimming or just being goofy up there. Well just keep in mind you are forever in my mind and my heart.
Justin Hilton
July 14, 2008
Hey there my lil princess. I have been thinkin about you. It's been a lil while since I have wrote but don't think thta you are not on my mind all the time. I just wanted to stop by and say I love you. just keep lookin down on all of us ok kiddo.
mommy Hilton
June 22, 2008
Hi mommy's Angel,
I actually did alot in your garden today, and it's all the color roses like you loved , and so many other colorful plant's pretty much a perennials, so they will return next year.
Jessi , I know you are still around me sending me the beautiful glass angel's with the heart's, my favoite one this week was the little blue angel with the blue birthstone heart.
Time has gone to fast , but there isn't a day that goes bye that I don't think of you and Christine. , and how much you are both missed. It alway's come's back to I know you are better off where you are, God had you here for such a short time , but we have alot of memories, good and not so good. But know matter what kind it is , it's still a memory. I have been thinking about Geremiah, and what kind of memory he has to remember you by ,(boy what a memory), you running him over with the go-kart, not once but twice. Thank God he came out of that ok, a little banged up , but no major damage. God and the Angel's where watching over him then. Jessi, I was also thinking about when you did all the balloon animal's for the church , and how happy you were that day. You had so many gift you could share with all the children, I am so happy you alway's tried to share with other's what you learned. I do wish I watched a bit closer with those balloon animal's , because I was thinking if I can find them in your room, and learn how to do them like you did then I can take your place in honor of you. I am sure it's not all that easy but I am willing to try. One day I am hoping to complete your jewelry design's by taking them and actually make the jewelry, this probably a long time to come, but I am getting back to myself a little at a time. There are good day's and bad day's.
Well Jessi, I love you so very much. , and miss you so very much also.
Keep sending me your special little angel's, that help's me get bye.
Love mommy
mommy
May 15, 2008
Hi mommy's Angel,
Well I know you have been with me expectually lately, you've sent me your own personal signs. I tell you, my favorite is the the heart from you on the pictures, you were there when I truly was falling apart. I didn't write you on your birthday, due to we were celebrating it as a family with your cousin Justin, I am sure you were with us in spirit, you and Christine. Baby girl, Happy 22nd Birthday. I am sure you and Christine partied all night, with other's you cared about so deeply that we all lost. Well Jessi, your passing is still very tough on everyone, but now I understand from reading something that why would we want to say goodbye to you if we truly feel your spirit is still among us, I feel your presence someday's , but I wish we were able to enjoy everyday together once again, ok maybe we weren't enjoying every moment, even argueing is better than not having you there. But if you have the pain alway's, to spend a minute or moment with us, it wouldn't be worth it. I bet your new life is pain free, free of argueing, full of laugh's , and enjoying every moment, one day we will all be together again.
I love you so , very much, and miss you so .
Love
Mommy
Oh, Tell Christine and all the grandparents hi, and we love them, and Ben
Justin Hilton
May 13, 2008
Happy birthday kiddo. You are just so mssed. Today when I was at your house your cat actually came up to me and juped on me when normaly she would justlook at me. It was like having you right next to me. Someimes thats all we need is a lil remider and it just brings a smile. Well princess I kow I don't have to say it cuz u know. But I will anyway I love you and think about you often.
Justin Hilton
April 10, 2008
People come into your life for a reason, a season or a
lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what
to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a
REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They
have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you
with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally
or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are.
They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then,
without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient
time, this person will say or do something to bring the
relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they
walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a
stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met,
our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent
up has! been answered and now it is time to move on.
Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your
turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an
experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you
something you have never done. They usually give you an
unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only
for a season.!
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you
must build upon in order to have a solid emotional
foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person
and put what you have learned to use in all other
relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is
blind but friendship is clairvoyant.
Thank you for being a part of my life, whether you were a
reason, a season or a lifetime.
Jessi,
I know the reason you came into my life was to show me what it is like to be brave. N matter what you din't let things get you down. You faced life head on and that is tough for anyone. the reason you left is because the lord needed you up in heaven. Who knows Maybe your Aunt Chris was lonely and you were the one she asked for.
Season-Like I said you taught me to face life head on. That right there helps anyone grow as a person. You def gave me joy. Just knowing that you wanted to spend time with me. Not so I will buy you toys or take u out. U just wanted to spend quality time. I remember you makin me a gift. It's a little glass jar with green sand in it. I still have it. I remember when u spent a couple nights with me and you seen it on my shelf. The way your face lit up when u seen it. U were surprised I still had it and I always will have it. I even have a birthday card from u and tab and the boys..
Lifetime-You were not in my life for a lifetime but 21 years is long enough. I can guarntee that you will be in my heart for the rest of my life. I am so proud that I was in your life. I just can't say how much I loved you well let me say love you. I will always cherrish the moments we had. I just wish we had more. However the memories will have to suffice. I love you princess and won't ever forget you. Take care of your Aunt Chris for me. I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mommy Hilton
March 29, 2008
Well Jessi, Time has gone fast but it still feels like you passed yesturday. We miss you so much!!!! Thank God we had the time we did with you and you knew how much you were loved and are loved even today , and always will be. You are our personal Angel , and I know you are alway's by our side (probably laughing at us when we do stupid things). You being gone still is so difficult , but I just remember your wonderful smile, and laughter were you would laugh so hard till your ribs hurt.
Jessi I love you so, and miss you daily , You are mommy's baby girl and my own guardian angel.
Justin Hilton
February 23, 2008
Well Jessi time still has not healed the pain. You are just missed so much. I was ging through the photo alblum and right before my eyes you were there growing up. Yet I will always treasure those photos I will always treasure the love that I had for you and you had for me. You were always glad to see me even if I wasn't bringing gifts or food. Sweetie I miss you and love you so much.
Kathi (Jessi's mommy) Hilton
December 26, 2007
Hi everyone signing Jessi's guest book.,Thank you so much for taking the time to write a note to let us know how important Jessi and our family is to you, we so greatly appreciate the Caring, and the prayers , we need them to get through these horrible holidays this year. The holidays / and our daily living will never be the same without our Jessi in our lives.
Thank you once Again,
Alan, Kathi , Tabetha, Kristopher, and Zachary Hilton
Jessi's smile could always make someones day and it still does
December 25, 2007
Justin Hilton
December 25, 2007
Well my little princess this is gonna be the 1st Chritmas without you. Today is suppose to be a day of cheer but is just another day of somber. I miss you kiddo. We all do. I have been thinking about how you are not to alone. Your Aunt Chris is with you and togather the 2 of you are looking down on us all. I miss you so much jessi. Well Merry Christmas. I love you, miss you and constantly thinking about you.
Tricia Mahoney
December 3, 2007
To the family of Jessi,
I am so sorry for the loss of such a special young woman. Jessi endured so much during her short time here on earth. I am grateful for the time I had to know her and for the many things she taught me. Many here at Shriners will never forget her. May God give you strength and comfort.
Tricia Mahoney
Physical Therapist
Shriners Hospital, Erie
Ray and Betty Davis
December 1, 2007
There were so many facets to Jessi's life than anyone realized.
She has been a very special loved
granddaughter who captured the heart
of all who knew her throughout her
21 yrs. with all her precious, loving ways. Even with all the pain she experienced, she still wanted more out of life than her body and mind could allow. Her
determination was her asset. She
certainly was a blessing to her parents and siblings. We will ALL
miss her. Grandpa and Grandma Davis
jim dipaola
December 1, 2007
kathy and alan...im very sorry to hear about jessie,my thoughts and prayers are with you.
lorraine nelson
December 1, 2007
I didn't know you but may god bless you and your family.
Lisa Kehoe
December 1, 2007
Al and Kathi,
I am sorry to hear about Jessi's passing. If there is anything that the family needs, anything at all, that is what John and I are here for, as your friends. Please do not hestitate to let us help.
Love, your friends,
Lisa and John Kehoe (GM)
Ken O'Keefe
December 1, 2007
Mr & Mrs Allen Hilton
Our thoughts and prayer are with you.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Ken & Bridget O'Keefe
Samantha Weimer
November 30, 2007
I wish there was something I could say to help you guys feel better but I know there is nothing that I could say to bring her back. Just know that I am here for you guys whenever you need me.She will be greatly missed.Love you guys
Justin Hilton
November 30, 2007
I always reffered to jessi as a Princess. Her smile was always so big and bright. I keep looking at photos and just remember how she was. That is a memory that I will never forget, I will always cherrish it. Jessi you touched so many people's heart with your bravery and courage. I miss you so much. You will always be in my heart and I know you knew that. I love you princess.
Liza, John, Anthony and Jonathan Soto
November 30, 2007
Alan, Kathi, Tabetha, Kristopher, Zack,
We are so sorry to hear about Jessi. We miss her very much. She was a very special girl. She ment a lot to us. Your family is in our prayers.
Vernetta Kenyon
November 30, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. Hilton and Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you all. I will be out of town this weekend so I will not be able to see send you my sympathies in person
Tim Hortons Crew
November 30, 2007
We are very sorry for your loss. We understand what you are going through, and alot of us have been their ourselves. Call if you need anything.
Jessica Steinmetz
November 30, 2007
Jessi you will be be missed so much! I remember ann maries class when all the jessicas would sit together it was intresting girly. i will miss you so much. To the family if you guys need anything dont be afraid to ask and i'll be just a phone call away
Tricia Greenlaw (Davis)
November 30, 2007
Kathi & Alan,
I was so shocked to hear of Jessi's passing. My heart and prayers go out to you. I personally know how difficult it is after losing my Isaac last year. Time doesn't heal your heartache but it softens it to make it tolerable.
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