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Blake Phillips Obituary
Family-Placed Death Notice
PHILLIPS, Blake Blake Phillips, 23, of Sugar Hill, GA died early Saturday morning in a car accident, next to a close friend. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at 4:00 P. M. at Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel. Burial will follow at Peachtree Memorial Park, Norcross. The family will receive friends Monday, September 29, 2008 from 6:00 p. m. until 8:00 p. m. at the funeral home. He is preceded in death by his father, Tim Phillips. Blake is survived by his parents, Ann & Gary Creel; sisters, Brooke Phillips; Christy Sheldt & husband, Chuck Sheldt; step sisters, Michelle Hickman; Christie Sargent; stepbrother, Brandon Creel and wife, Mary Creel; maternal grandparents, Effie & Louis Welborn; paternal grandparents, Lyndal Phillips, Vernell Creel; nephews, Cameron Sheldt, Cole Loy & Peyton Loy; as well as several aunts, uncles & cousins. Blake was a graduate of North Gwinnett High School, leaving there with a group of friends that continued to love him & watch out for him. Blake was involved in many sports growing up & loved the outdoors. He loved hunting & enjoyed using many of the tricks he learned from Boy Scouts. Blake lived a short life, but spent his days full of adventure. He enjoyed laughing at the table with his family & living life with his friends. We have all been touched by Blake & will always be reminded of his goofy sense of humor & his unfading smile. He had a big personality, a much bigger heart & was always around when you needed a shoulder. Blake loved smiling at people, saying, "It'll be alright," & that's exactly how we should remember him during this time. Blake's family would like to take this opportunity to thank all of his friends for the love and care that we have all shared through the years. You were all special to Blake and you are special to us, especially Abby & Addison McCullough. You two were so special to Blake and you know he loved you both so much. Remember Abby, you used to always tell him to say, "I Love You" because we have lost so many of our friends that we always need to let each other know how we feel. Also, our heartiest love goes to Brittany Hopkins's family as they too share in this joint sadness. Let's all stand together and remember Blake and Brittany with the love they deserve and remember to tell your own friends and family that you love them. We could have missed the pain of loosing these two that we so desperately loved, but then we would have had to miss the dance. Express online condolences at www.crowellbrothers.com. Crowell Brothers Funeral Home, Norcross (770)448-5757. BLAKE PHILLIPS
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Barbara Gail Wyatt Stacey
November 1, 2020
Love you always my boy
cameron sheldt
November 6, 2014
Hey blake its me Cameron everybody has been saying we look alike.Is that true cuase you must've been good looking when you were a kid.So I just want to yell you hi and I hope you still remember me.Love you and hope your singing "I LOVE ROCK'n ROLL". seeya bye.
Daddo
September 27, 2012
Hey Buddy, still missing ya! Daddo
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January 23, 2012
Miss you still.
Blake Phillips
December 5, 2011
i am so sorry he was like a brother to me.
Abby
June 13, 2011
Happy Birthday to my best friend! Miss you more & more everyday. Working up @ the tubing business makes me think of you too... I bet you DEFINITELY would have been working there with me! LOVELOVELOVE you!!!
Daddo
June 13, 2011
Hey buddy. Didn't realize yesterday was your birthday. But I was thinking about you cause I was floating in my pool on a float your mom bought. Anyway, Happy Birthday! Miss you!
George and Gail Stacey
June 12, 2011
We love you always
Mindy n Buckley
June 12, 2011
Happy birthday buddy! We miss you and love ya!
McKinsey Martin
June 11, 2011
Happy Birthday buddy. We miss you!! Hope you and all the other sweet angels are having fun!
March 22, 2011
I was talking with Cameron the other day and I was telling him I used to make rhymes with your name...remember Blake Blake fell in a lake and swallowed a snake and came out with a tummy ache? I know it used to aggravate you so much, but Cameron thought it was sooo funny.
I love telling him stories about you and what used to make you laugh or not. :) He is getting so big now and reminds me so much of you. :)
I Love You and Miss You More Each Day!!!
Mom
January 20, 2011
Always thinking of you and missing you.
I Love You,
Mom
December 10, 2010
Holidays are tough and you asked that I never forget you! I wish Heaven had a phone so I could hear you voice again. I thought of you today...but that's nothing new, I thought of you yesterday and days before that too. I think of you in silence and often speak your name. All I have are memories and pictures in a frame...I LOVE YOU AND I MISS YOU!!!
MOM
Mom
September 26, 2010
All the days written for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
Psalm 139:16
"God not only knows where He is taking you, but He also knows how to get you there."
Life is not the same without you my precious "Boy Child". I will NEVER stop loving you or missing you.
Christy
July 22, 2010
This one is the most memorable. It was my first breakdown when I went back to work after the funeral. I had tried not to cry for three days at work & one day I just couldn’t hold it in anymore. I was sitting here in the drive thru, looking out the window & just cried as hard as I could. I turned the radio up so no one could hear me & I tried pushing my shirt up under my eyes so my makeup wouldn’t run. Vain I know…haha…but you know how ugly I get when I cry! Ironically, I didn’t have one customer, which was good, because I didn’t want to be interrupted during my cry fest. But however, I swear someone threw a rock at the window. I just saw something dark flying at me & stupid me, screamed & jumped out of my chair & onto the floor. I don’t know why I did that, it’s not like anything would get through this bullet proof glass. Anyway, I slowly leaned up & saw a bird stuck to the window. He flew right into the glass…he must’ve been going really fast because his mouth was wide open & his tongue was hanging out & stuck like glue, plus the feathers were still floating in the air. I just stood there holding my mouth, feeling sorry for the bird, but wanting to laugh without hurting its feelings. I knew no one would believe what happened, so I ran out into the lobby and screamed for everyone to come & look at this bird. Everyone was out here in seconds. We all started debating who was going to pull him off the window, then he started to slide down on his own. Well most of it…his tongue just hung on like glue. At one point, he was hanging by his tongue then he finally dropped. It was quite a show…I instantly started laughing! It was the funniest thing I’ve ever seen. Again, I know this was a sign from you for me to pull it together & stop crying…you never were one for waterworks.
I was sitting at work with just my thoughts
Dazed & confused I think of you a lot
I tried to be brave, but it was a lie
So I gave in & began to cry
I cried real hard when no one was around
I shoved my shirt in my face so I wouldn’t make a sound
Then out of nowhere, from outta the blue
You sent me a sign…I know it was you
A bird flew at me & smashed into the glass
I can count on you to dry my tears up fast
I picked myself up off the floor
Then I had to look again before running out the door
“Y’all come quick,” is what I said
“This bird’s stuck to the window…he’s gotta be dead!”
We just stood there a minute or so
The he started to slide down very slow
So we laughed in amazement, while his tongue still froze
How he stuck on that long…I don’t know
Once he fell to the ground, I ran out quick
I started poking at him with a stick
His eyes were shut & wings spread wide
But his tongue hung out & feet bent to the side
I couldn’t help but laugh out loud
I knew you were doing the same up there on your cloud
Christy
July 22, 2010
This is the first dream I had of you after you died…it only lasted about 30 seconds. That night I cried myself to sleep, as everyone did. I woke up as soon as the dream ended. I remember feeling so peaceful that day. I didn’t know at the time that this was your way of telling me “it’s ok”
I saw you again with a smile on your face
You were enjoying yourself in a distant place
Sitting at a table leaning back in your chair
The smile on your face proved you were happy to be there
Your hands were tucked under your arms
I knew you were safe from harm
You were playing checkers with papaw Tommy
Dad was beside you laughing at something funny
I wish this dream would’ve lasted longer
To see you all again made my heart beat stronger
Abby McCullough
July 13, 2010
I know you welcomed Chrissie with open arms. On your birthday last year she told me... "you know, you may have had Blake the past couple years... But he was MINE all thru high school." I know you both are happy to be together again. And she can have you for the next years... but when I get up there... you're mine! I love you and miss you! xoxox
cameron asked me to take him to see you so he could say a prayer for you
July 9, 2010
cameron wanted to be just like you
July 9, 2010
at cameron's pre k graduation
July 9, 2010
this is my favorite picture ever
July 9, 2010
July 9, 2010
July 9, 2010
what you do best
July 9, 2010
mom said, "kiss your brother"
July 9, 2010
4th of july...our last picture of the 3 of us
July 9, 2010
my favorite brother
July 9, 2010
July 1, 2010
Hey Blake,
So Cameron lost his top tooth yesterday. Abby took him to school for me & stopped at McDonalds to get him a biscuit. After he took a few bites, while listening to your favorite song on the radio, Abby noticed his tooth was gone. It was so loose…hanging by a thread. He wouldn’t let anyone touch it. Luckily, the tooth was in his biscuit. Now he’s telling everyone that his uncle Blake pulled his tooth. It’s really sweet. Cameron really misses you. He’s been talking about you a lot & even carrying around his scrapbook of you that I made for him. Once again, you’ve made a lasting impression when it was needed the most.
We love you,
Christy
Barbara Gail Stacey
June 12, 2010
Always love you Blake. Always. Love Aunt Gail n Uncle George
Abby McCullough
June 11, 2010
Happy birthday best friend. Wish I could buy you a beer or 2 today. For the 1st time since you've been gone I had a dream about you. Wasn't the same but sure was nice. I love you and miss you like crazy. xoxox
Christy Sheldt
February 25, 2010
Blake,
I wish so badly that I could see you again. I sure could use your company right now. So much is changing in our family, you wouldn’t believe it. Tommy & Jenyee are about to have another baby, a boy this time, Stefanie is having a girl, Casey is getting married, Melissa’s engaged & she has moved to Alaska. I could only imagine how much fun mom would have being able to tell you this herself & seeing you laugh at everyone, calling them crazy. Oh, and mom is going to the gym with me now, this you’d have to see to believe! Addy is so grown up now. I got to babysit her the other day. Cameron thinks she’s his sister…in fact, she’s the only “little girl” he’ll play with. Cameron lets her play in his room & she even gets to pick whatever toy she wants. I can’t believe it. He did remind me of you that night. He gave Addison some of his valentine candy from school & hid her under his bed to eat it so I wouldn’t find out. So much is changing, so many memories are being made & it’s killing me that you’re not in any of them. I have so many things I wish I could talk to you about. No one put things as bluntly as you did
I love you always
Abby McCullough
December 14, 2009
I lit the candels last night for all my fallen soldiers. I had 17 total. So, it's a little comforting to know that you have 16 others up there in heaven to be with. Love you always!
October 5, 2009
Blake,
Well Son, we have finally reached that one year mark. All of our first have been completed, so now we move on and continue trudging forward, missing you more each day. The only thing that gives me any sanity at all, is knowing that you are in Heaven with your dad and papaw and knowing how absolutely wonderful Heaven must be. I know that even if you could, you would not return to us here on earth. There is some peace in knowing that.
How special you were to each of us. We all have our own special memories of you that bring both sadness and smiles to our faces. When you were born, you didn’t know who your mother was, Christy or me. When you cried during the night, she always beat me to your bed. She carried you around like you were her real live baby doll…and you were. I had to take you to school for her show & tell at least three days a week. No wonder she always thought she was your mother; she never outgrew that either. Her life was based all around you; as it was with all of us. I don’t think that really ever changed, did it?
Cameron joined Cub Scouts and is so excited. He found your Boy Scout things and was looking at them the other day. He wants to have just as many badges as you did and go camping and do the things that you did in Boy Scouts. He is so cute. It brings a smile to my face and a tug to my heart when I see him in his little uniform running around. It’s just like watching you all over again.
I used to tell the girls that one day you would be a preacher and I was going to reserve the entire front row for myself. After all the praying that I had done for you, I felt that was an honor I deserved. Christy used to laugh at me for this. Now, she tells me that you were a preacher in your own way. After the many stories that we have heard this past year, I have to agree. At first it aggravated me that I didn’t have the opportunity to help you with this “mission”, but God soon told me He didn’t need my help.
You have no idea how much hearing all of these stories has helped us through this year. Time flies by so quickly and you are never ready to let go of the ones you love, and of course, that was the case with you. But, God was ready for you to come home and so it was. My dear boy-child, I have said many times this past year, that I may have given you life, but you certainly taught me the meaning of Faith. It has been a lesson hard learned, but a lesson well learned. I pray that Heaven is much more than what we ever imagined it to be and I can’t wait to get there and experience it myself and be with you again.
I have finally made peace with God. Psalm 139: 13-16 has been my rock this past year. One night when I was reading this passage, I looked across the page of my Bible and realized that Psalm 139:1-12 was your favorite. This is talking about God always knowing where you are and He is always there for you. My verse is talking about how God planned your days in advance and He knew the day/time you were to be born and He knew the day/time He would call you back home to Him.
How can I be angry at God for fulfilling His word?! Again, we were not ready to let you go…even to Heaven. But, the choice was not ours. The only choice we had was to accept it or not. How could I not accept it, if I accepted Christ as my Savior and pray for His guidance in my life? It’s not easy and I still miss you here on this earth with me, but, I know God has his hands on my heart and He opens them only enough to let in as much pain as I can bear at any one time. God said he would never put more on us than we could bear. I never really understood this until this past year. When it became too hard for me, God just put his hands over my heart and pushed the world away until I was stronger, then together we would try again. We still go back and forth, but each day is a little better than the day before. Though our hearts will never heal from our loss, I think we all have to agree that there is comfort in the passage of time.
I still miss your smiles, I miss you aggravating your sisters-pulling Christy around on the floor or grabbing Brooke’s knee, I miss you aggravating me, I miss you calling me on the phone from downstairs to ask me something instead of coming upstairs, I miss you standing on the steps yelling up at me, I miss you calling me “woman” instead of Mom (Gary so hated that, but you knew that), I miss you watching out for Brooke, I miss you coming out on the deck just to talk or ask for advice, I miss you calling me every morning on your way to work, I miss all the things that we thought were to come, I miss everything about you, Son.
Because the accident happened two days before my birthday, I said I would never celebrate another birthday. However, Gary and the girls would have no part of that. They went out of their way to make sure I had a great birthday this year, and for the most part, I did. My heart was heavy, but I was going to try for their sakes. Tuesday (my birthday) when I got to work and opened my emails, the first thing I opened was my daily devotional and it only had one line on it and I could not believe what it said. I had to read it over and over to make sure I didn’t miss anything, and I didn’t. My answer was right in front of me in black and white. The ONLY thing it said was “IT’LL BE ALRIGHT”. Whew, what a moment!! And so it was. It was not an easy night, but we all got through it together, and it was alright!
Blake, you will always be in my heart and I will love you until I breathe my last breath and yes Son, I know that “It’ll be alright.”
I love you forever my boy-child,
Mom xo
Abby McCullough
October 1, 2009
I'm so mad it's been a year. Every new season this year brought back new memories. This fall has reminded me how this is perfect weather to roll the windows down and put the seat warmers on. We used to argue which button actually turned the top and bottom warmers on. Hopefully now that a year has passed, I won't stop remembering new memories.
Anyway- i love you best friend! Miss you as usual.
xoxox
October 1, 2009
Hey buddy!
So Saturday would be our big game! Wish you were here to talk trash with! I'll be thinkin bout ya!
Miss you! Love ya!
Mindy
Gail and George Stacey
September 30, 2009
Hey Blake Today is my birthday, and the last day I would ever see you. Sometimes time seems to stand still and all is ok, other times it is still so unreal.
Your memorial service was great. I think it helped heal alot of still open and hurting wounds and helped to mend my heart. There was such a tremedous out our of love and friendship everywhere around your Mom and everyone. I just wanted to tell you once again how much I love and miss you. There will never be anyone else in the world like you. And I am really proud and honoured to have known you, loved you, I thank God that you were part of my life because ..... just because you and your mom, christy, brooke mean so much to me. You were and always will be so loved.
Love so much Aunt Gail and Uncle George love u so much man, just so much
Brooke Phillips
September 27, 2009
Hey Blake,
Well it's been a year almost to the minute and I don't know what to think. It's definitely been a rough year for all of us. I know Mom and Christy have probably taken it the hardest since they were both your "mother".
Me though, I don't know. I have had my ups and downs. It still seems like yesterday when I found out. I can't tell you how many times I have thought about how it could have been different if I had just listened to you and mom and stayed at home that night. I know there is no way for me to have known what would happen, but there is still always going to be that wish that I did. Even though, you still seem to be with me everyday. You are always coming up in conversation, or I am seeing one of your friends, or somebody is telling me something about you. It's crazy how many people knew you or knew of you and it's always the same response when people find out I'm your little sister, "Oh hey, man I just want you to know, I loved your brother. He was always there for me." I'm beginning to think Mom had a MASSIVE payroll for all of your friends.
Casey had his baby, a little girl named Emma Jean. She looks just like him from the pictures. Christy dyed her hair back blonde, thankfully. Cameron turned 7 and started 2nd grade, you wouldn't believe how big he is now. I finally got my hunting license! I don't know how proud you would be of that because that would mean I would cut out some of your hunting time with Gary, but I just thought I would brag about it! Addi's birthday was fun. Abby rented out the gym where she takes gymnastics and a few of the little kids got lessons. You probably would have been out there on the trampoline showing up the little kids with your back flips. You definitely could have taught them to be little dare devils.
I hope you have had a great first year of being an angel. I'm sure Dad is happy to have you by his side although we miss you like crazy here. Keep looking down over us please, we all need it. Some of us more than others. I love you with all of my heart.
xoxo
Brooke
Abby McCullough
July 22, 2009
Hey Buddy. I've been thinking about you a lot lately. So obviously, not much has changed here.
Your mom threw an awesome birthday party for Christy this past saturday. The whole time I was there I couldn't stop thinking about what we would have been doing if you were there in the flesh. The funny things you would have said and the way you would have aggrivated Christy about being so old. I miss how we used to sit apart from most of the group so we could say little comments, laugh, and have the best time without most people realizing why. But I remember. And I swear it's like you're still with me at all the functions because, out of no where, I will just bust out laughing and people will ask why. They will never understand... and I don't try to explain to anyone why I'm laughing so hard cause they will call us crazy. We had the best connection. It's like we would always be thinking the same thing at the same time. You just always had a funnier way of saying it. And since I've been sitting without you, laughing to myself, I still feel you telling me those funny comments in my head. You were the best. God, I miss you.
Looks like our lease is about to be up. I hate that I will have to move away from our memories. You loved that place. It was OURS... well and Justin's when I was happy with him. But ultimatly, when I was looking for a house the only 2 people I knew for sure that was coming with me was you and Addi. You two have always been my baby's. It didn't matter if you came home later than dinner was served. Your plate was always the micro.
Last night I was at the Derby. More memories came up. Remember how mad at you I would be when you wanted me to take you home because your moms was closer than my dads? And youre bed was more comfortable than the guest room at my dads? I'm sorry. I just wanted you around all the time.
We caught a rat at the house not too long ago. None the less, here came more memories... I will never forget how hard I laughed when you told me I was crazy, there was no rat underneith my dresser and you stuck your hand under there a couple times. So after Pyrl was growling at the dresser you got a flashlight and realized that there was not just a rat... a un-averagely LARGE rat under there staring at you. Surprised, you jumped into my bed, gave me the biggest smile and said, "I HAD MY HAND UNDER THERE!" I'm laughing right now because I can still see your face. And then after the rat was assinated. We must have taken a million pictures of the rat, the 9, and our big eagos. It was our 1st kill of the hunting season. We couldn't have been happier. God, I miss you.
And what's up.... everytime I get into the car, "Low" comes on. Especially when I'm upset. I can still picture you getting down in the front seat! Addi tells me that "it's uncle Ears song!" She always talks about you when she sees you in pictures. And not too long ago she asked me if I remembered her riding on a skate board. And I'm pretty sure you were the only one that has ever put her on a skateboard. Addi asks where you are everytime we go to your moms. She always trys to run downstairs and look for you. I have taught her that her uncle ears is in the stars with Jesus. So, everytime we go to La Cauzuela and she gets a balloon, she sends it up to you. It's time to prepair for her birthday party again. I bet you're glad your not here for that week of stress! What am I going to do next year when I don't have new memories and pictures of you at her birthday party? I'll manage. But still, I miss you.
I love you with all my heart and not a day goes on that I don't think about you and miss you more.
xoxo
Barbara Gail Stacey
July 14, 2009
Hey Blake,
This is Aunt Gail calling. Am I interrupting your time with your Dad? I won't keep you but a minute. I was just thinking about you and how much I love you. I know you are ok, but sometimes I just get sad knowing I have to wait a while until I can see your wonderful smile again. Blake, you will never know how much a part of my life you still are. I know you were a great influence on the everyday lives of your friends, and that makes me happy. You will always be one-of-a-kind and that is a wonderful thing. Just remember you are still lived so much. I will always love you. Love Aunt Gail
Shearer Goode
June 22, 2009
Hey Blake,
I miss you answering the phone when I would call your house. I knew if anyone was home, it would be you and you would answer just to say hello, or to keep me from having to listen to that gosh awful answering machine!! Thanks for being my friend and for making me laugh.
Love ya,
Shearer Goode
Christy Sheldt
June 19, 2009
Hey Blake,
I sure do miss you. I’ve given up on your scrapbook for now…sorry but I just can’t work on your pictures without crying. I’ve been to Archiver’s several times on their crop nights with some friends so I could work on your book. I sat there for 5 hours just going through all the pictures of you. I’d try to work on one page & ended up starting another page & changing my mind on the ideas I had…nothing seemed good enough. In the end, I knew that a completed page wouldn’t have as much victory without being able to call you & tell you about it. You always loved looking at the pages I made you. Now it’s so depressing to even pull the book out. My friend suggested I work on another scrapbook, one that doesn’t make me cry. Maybe she’s right…or maybe her ear just hurts. I spent hours telling her stories. She’s such a good friend to sit there (for hours) and listen to me talk about you. I’d pull out pictures & share the stories behind them & we’d cry then I’d pull out more & laugh…one week a lady sitting next to me at our table stopped working on her scrapbook to listen in…ironic thing is she knew you! You were friends with her daughter…small world.
Shortly after all this chaos & when everyone went on with their lives…I guess you could say I had a mental relapse. You wouldn’t have even recognized me. I cut my hair to my chin (actually in short layers) and died it red (ugh…it hurts to think about it now) also…I ate & ate & ate & ate & gained 40 lbs. I had no more goals or ambitions in life…no more 2-5-or 10 year plans…nothing mattered. Just living day by day & eating tons of rotel. I would get up & wash my hair & that’s it. No more hairdos no makeup and no more matching outfits. Besides I was fat & nothing fit. After a few months, mom, Brooke and even mammaw were on my case about looking nice. I don’t know why it bothered them, why they wouldn’t leave me alone…but not long after I started having dreams about Brittany. This really bothered me. My dreams of you stopped and for some reason my dreams were about Brittany now. They were the weirdest dreams. Off the wall dreams…no matter where I was or what I was doing in my dreams, Brittany always appeared. In my dreams I would be working out & leave in a designer dress…I would be walking down a dirt road with chuck & end up in a mansion in an empty room. A girl (Brittany I assume, in this dream she didn’t have a face) showed me all these dresses…racks full of clothes & asked if I’d like to try one on…before I could answer I was fully dressed and this girl put hoop ear rings in my ears…along with a lecture of “how pretty I was to look so frumpy” you know I’m dreaming now if someone’s telling me I’m pretty huh? I talked to a few people about it & they all agreed. As upset as I was that I wasn’t dreaming of you anymore, they all agreed that you sent Brittany to snap me out of it. Blake, I feel so blessed to have you as my brother. I do believe God speaks to us in our dreams, but I have never had anything compare to the dreams I have of you and Brittany. Every time I’m down, I think of the dream I had of you popping out of the ceiling, saying “hey we don’t talk anymore write me”…guess you could say that’s what I’m doing now…”talking to you”
I miss all of your sayings…your faces…your comebacks…all the things you did that only you could get away with. Just a few months ago, we were all in your room cleaning it up. it was a hard thing to do…but needed to be done for mom to get through. I never knew what a pack rat you were. you still had your beeper from high school, so much of dad’s work stuff, our remote control car we played with growing up, receipts from every place you’ve ever been, but most of all, we found a notebook you had to make for school your senior year. There were many topics you had to write about. My favorite was the thoughts you had about your family, you expressed your love for us and acknowledged that you knew we really cared about you…mom’s favorite topic is how you said although you’ve made several mistakes, you wouldn’t change a thing if you could redo it. You said your experiences good or bad have made you the person you are and without those experiences you wouldn’t be the mature genius that we all love…ha-ha your humor! It was very bittersweet for me. Going in your room boxing up your stuff you’ve saved from the ages of 8-18…but it was all worth it to leave the room feeling so comforted with some “last words” of yours through this school project.
This has really been a tough year. Without mentioning the obvious reason of you not being here…I’ve learned a lot about my strength and turned to my faith which is a hard thing to do. Usually, I just go home and have a drink or two or vent to friends or sleep it off. But, when your circumstance doesn’t go away or get any easier what else can you do but pray about it (uh, I hear mom’s voice ringing in my ears) Chuck & I decided not to register Cameron for tball the past two seasons. Instead, we’ve really dedicated our time to church. We’ve found a great class on Wednesday nights and made some good friends too. Cameron has been so excited about his church time. Kind of reminds me of you when you were his age. Dad & I use to take you to RA’s and you loved it. I’m surprised that Cameron hasn’t missed tball…but I guess when you put God first, everything else falls into place. Since I have been going to church, I’ve really been able to think with a clear mind. Instead of asking the normal questions…”how come, why MY brother, why has God chosen to affect our life with this situation, it’s not fair” & so on. So many of my questions have become so clear…weird…me with a positive attitude. Because of you and your influence (whatever you did in the privacy of your friends) I’ve seen the changes some of them have made. One in particular is doing away with all the bad choices they’ve made, spending more time with their family and they’ve even talked about going to church. When I asked what’s sparked the change…the reply…”your brother” Mom has always prayed that you would be a great disciple for God and in a weird way, I think her prayer was answered. You know they say be careful what you ask for…you may get it. Honestly, it breaks my heart to think this, but if you weren’t taken away, we wouldn’t have any idea what a great disciple for God you really were and when I get down and ask God why my brother & question the irreversible impact this has had on our family, I’m quickly reminded of the irreversible impact you’ve had on so many other lives. That’s such a treasure we all will carry for the rest of our lives. After all, God gave his son to help us all out, why would you be an exception?
Casey had his baby a few weeks ago. I can’t help but to wonder what your reaction would be…the crazy things you’d say. Whether it’s “man what have you done, now how will we hang out…or you see what parent hood has done to my sister…or just pure excitement, saying, Man I gotta get me one of those.” One thing I’ve learned in the grief share classes the family has been going to is that as we all mourn you…we are mourning the things we had planned…but in actuality you were sent here for a limited time to follow God’s plan and you’ve done that. Your time is done…you were called back home and although it’s not fair and we are all saddened with the fact that we’ll never see you buy your first house or get married or have a child & so on, we are upset that these are the things we have planned for you. But these things were never written in your book of life. I read a quote the other day that was perfect…it’s not how long the flower lives, but how great it blooms. You sure did have a great life. One full of laughter & excitement!
We had a birthday party for you the other day at Wild Wings. Since that was the last place you spent with some of your friends, mom decided to invite your friends to join us there for a birthday dinner to celebrate your life & the mark you left on us all. We had a great turnout. There were lots of laughter & great stories. Oh, I must mention…before the dinner…I had a hair appointment. I’ve made friends with the hairdresser…her dad died recently too. I mentioned how many people around me were dying & she said she was facing the same thing. “So many people are dying,” I said and then she said…yeah, but you know what…God’s collecting his army & when the time is right they are all coming back to get us. You know what Blake, I can’t wait for that day & I can’t think of a better person I want to see take me back home. I love you with all my heart.
June 18, 2009
hEY BLAKE,
I've been thinking about you alot today,I talked with Auntie Ann this morning,she was on her way to work.I had asked her to please get a White Rose to give you for your Birthday.
We Love You & Miss You So Very Much, Christmas will Never be the Same @ Mammaw's, That was the time of year you, Kevin & Aaron got to hang out, although I did find one picture of me & you that was taken this past year, it turned out really good.
Well Blake, I'll never forget your ears,hey I thought they are kinda cute. Most of All I'll never forget your smile, I've never see you without one.You are a good kid & one day We will be together again.
Love You Very Much.... Your Cousin, Tonya.
Chrissie Clark
June 17, 2009
Hey friend. Your birthday party was awesome! I stayed at your house afterwards b/c me and Brooke had training the next day (yeah, we're working together - TROUBLE) and I slept in your bed. it was definitely... strange. I even slept on "my side" and put pillows all the way down the middle to make it 2 separate sides b/c I'm so used to that. It's been so long, I just don't want to forget anything about you or our wonderful friendship, and I'm so afraid I'm going to forget. I feel guilty that I don't cry everyday like I did for the first few months because it makes me feel like I'm forgetting.
I'm not though. I know I could never... Oh yeah, btw, Cameron looks JUST LIKE you. I love it!
Love ya kiddo. xoxoxoxo.
Abby McCullough
June 15, 2009
Hey buddy. Sorry I didn't get on here on thursday and tell you happy birthday. You were definatly on my mind all day. I can't believe it's been almost 9 months since I've seen, talked, or hugged you. I still miss you so much. Right now is definatly a weak moment for me. So... I'm going to come visit you after work. I love you.
June 11, 2009
Happy Birthday!!
We will definitely be celebrating your life tonight with all your friends and family! Just like you would!!
Wish it was like last years!
Miss you friend!!
Love always- Mindy
April 27, 2009
hey big brother
you know, they say this is supposed to get easier with time...they might be right for some people but apparently not for me. it seems like all i think about lately is you and things we could have done that i wont ever get to do now, and how much i miss you. it just seems to be getting worse for me because we have never gone this long without talking or seeing each other and its been over half a year and that just seems crazy to me. i wish you were here so bad blake, i need my big brother to make me laugh!
love you
brooke
cyndie reid
April 26, 2009
Ann,Christy and Brooke, yall just dont know how it warms my heart everytime i get a email that Blake has a new posting, i love reading them and seeing how much he was loved, i know he's in a better place with Tim and papaw, but he is missed by all I love you very much cyndie
Daddo
April 23, 2009
Hey Buddy! I was at the airport yesterday and saw a mini-ears. He was about 6 years old and looked just like you. Made me smile and sad at the same time. Love and miss you, Daddo
Abby McCullough
April 22, 2009
Hey there. I still think about you everyday. Mindy's right about this weekend... I thought of you the whole time. Carillo's bike was definatly yours. Everythime I go to the back shop I think about you riding your skateboard while pushing tires around the shop. Theses new boys ain't got nuthin on you back there.
Miss you tons!
Love you still
AML
Mindy McCullough
April 21, 2009
Hey buddy!!
Thought about you a lot yesterday and this weekend at Duramtown. Seeing someone ride Carillos bike brough back some good memories... that was always your bike to ride!
Jeff does a really good impression of you messin with the throttle while you rode. We all had a good laugh.
Hope your havin so much fun up there! We're missin ya down here!
Miss you and Love you soooo much!! Watch over us!
Mindy
Abby McCullough
April 2, 2009
Hey best friend-
I can't wait for you to slap me across the face on sunday when i get home.I miss you more than ever!
I need my best right now more than ever. miss miss miss you.
AML
Chrissie Clark
January 15, 2009
My favorite goofball,
I haven't written on here since like 2 days after the accident, but I look at it at least once a week. Gosh, EVERYONE misses you sooooo much! I'm so glad I had the chance to really know you. Every time I'm feeling pessimistic or cynical (which is alot) I just try to adopt the "Ears" attitude of always looking on the bright side of things and always making people smile. I miss your signature sayings that only YOU could get away with... I miss getting onto you about trivial things and you just taking it and not arguing back... I just miss everything. I started writing down every single memory I've had of you a couple of months ago, and there are just so many. I add to it all the time, whenever something new pops into my head. You were such a good friend. Whenever I called you were there, whether I wanted to hang out, wanted you to come get me, wanted you to drive 4 hours to Tuscaloosa just so you could sleep on my dorm room floor, anything... you were there. I'm never going to be able to find that again! But at least I can say that at one point in my life, I did have someone who was GENUINELY a friend to me through everything.
I'm with Abby on the dream thing. Come on man! Quit being like that and come visit me in a dream. I had a dream last night that I was being attacked by bears, I could've really used you on that one.
Anyways, just wanted to let you know that I'm "thinking about you" alllllll the time. The tables have turned! I love you Ears, thank you for all you did while you were here. Miss you.
Abby McCullough
January 12, 2009
Hey Buddy! Still missing you. It doesn't matter how we change your room around or who moves into it; you definatly made your mark with those blue walls. We celebrated Bentley and Johnny's birthday yesterday at the house. You would have loved it. Right up your alley.... skeet shootin, fire pit, a keg and cookout. I thought about you the entire time.
And now I'm getting packed to leave for Hawaii. I wish you were here so I could give you a 3rd degree lecture about throwing a party at the house while I'm gone. As much as I acted like you aggrevating me made me mad.... I miss it. I know now that you were just thinking about me. God, I miss you so much.
And ohhhhhhhhh myyyyyyyyy..... do you know that guitar hero came out with an Ear's eddition???? Yep, it's called World Tour and you can have the whole band (drums, guitar, bass, and mic) you would have LOOOVVEDD it!!! I'm so mad that you never got to play it. You would have loved the drums too. I just know it! Since your sister wants your playstation I was forced to go get a new PS3. Nobody will ever share the bond we had while rockin out. Whether it was taking turns playing and doing my homework or batteling it out. You will always be my (guitar) Hero! I miss you so much.
Times have been hard lately and I really wish you were here to talk to. I know I can still talk to you but... it's just not the same. I need to see your face, and hear your advise, and since your care and concern. There isn't anyone here on earth that I can talk to like I used to talk to you. Whether they are judgemental, or careless, or they will use my struggles against me as a weakness, or maybe all them are just not you. And that's really just it. I keep trying to find comfort thru others thinking it will help void my pain longing for you. And I just need to stop. That's why I decided to get on here and just write straight to you.
It's almost been 4 months and I'm still trying to find ways to hold onto you. Someone reset the answering machine at the house and I'm SOOOOOO mad! For some reason, when it said "Hey, this is Abby, Ears, Bentley, & Addi. Leave a message" It made me feel good for a second because it reminded me of when you were here. At times I wish we would have left your room exactly how you left it (dirty clothes, water bottle and snack on your bedside table... everything) so I could look and feel like you still may come home. But I know this isn't healthy and I had to do it. Plus the help of Johnny and his girlfriend moving in really helps with the bills!
I guess now the initial shock of you leaving us is gone and all that is left is thoughts of "what if" and "why" and "what would have been". I loved you so much and know there will never be another person I will feel completly comfortable around or share the bond we had.
So now I guess I feel sorry for myself for not having you. And I just want to be stingy right now. I don't care if you are having a good time and you are happy and you don't want to come back. I miss you and wish you were here. My strength will build back up and I'll go on acting like a rock and not let anyone else see my pain. But you always saw thru all this. You would call me out and talk to me and reassure me everything would be alright. But right now I'm just mad! Sure it will be alright but.... dang it stinks getting to the "alright" stage!
I miss my best friend more than ever and want to tell you that I'm mad at you for leaving me. Andanother thing... why can't I have a dream about you. Just to see you one more time, or get one last hug, or hear your voice ONE LAST TIME??? COme on Ears.... eveyone else has had at least one. STOP AGGREVATING ME AND PLEASE STOP BY IN MY DREAMS. I miss you.
I LOVE YOU!
Effie Welborn
January 6, 2009
Blake,
Here I am again, just remembering stories with Mamaw. We were putting up some of the Christmas decorations and Mother was talking about you and your Christmas stocking she had made for you. As the story goes - she had made about 3 or 4 stockings and gave you first pick. There were some really beautiful ones, kind of small. But your eyes went immediately to the largest one. Mamaw said Blake why don't you take on of these that have deer and animals on it? Without any hesitation you grabbed the one you set eyes one. Mamaw said, Blake why do you want that on. It was beautiful but simple. You looked at Mamaw like she was crazy, with a twinkle in you eye, a smile on your lips, "Mamaw this is the biggest on. That means I get a lot more stuff in it. We laughed and continued our work, but you were there with us, because all day we were smiling because of you. Such a small memory can carry such love between us and you in Heaven. Hope you joined in with the laughter and had as much fun as we did.
Everyone loves you and misses you, but you will live on in our hearts. I am sure there are countless stories to tell. You were always such a character. Nobody could help but to love you. More stories to come I am sure. Love ha no boundaries. This is what Mamaw wanted me to tell you.
She loves you so much.
Love Mamaw
brooke
December 27, 2008
big brother,
well christmas definitely wasnt the same this year without you. mom and i left last saturday and went to gary's moms and stayed until monday. i missed you so much. i didnt have anybody to walk outside with me or fight over who got to sleep in the bed. gary's mom couldnt stop raving over the shawl you bought her with the red bird on it. she was talking about how she has always loved it. we left on monday and came to shreveport. uncle kenneth, aunt g, kelly and zane came in this year also. aunt gail and uncle george were in florida until today. tonya had her baby but you knew that. it was the first time i saw baby hannah. she's cute. christy decided she was going to surprise mammaw for christmas by flying in to see her. when we got home she decided she was going to walk around to the humming bird feeder and tell mammaw to look through the window at her. well you should have seen her trying to climb over the fence talking on the phone and trying not to make a sound. it was funny.
when mom and i pulled up first thing i did was run to make cheese toast...too bad mammaw didnt have any bread. we have gone through 2 loaves if not more making it for everybody. mammaw also had a big box of cinnamon toast crunch that reminded me of you. we went to eat jans tonight and when we were pulling in christy looked and saw that water town was closed and said ugh water town closed down...we all just looked at her and said yeah its winter....i guess you just had to be there.
over all christmas went really well for me and i think it did for mom and christy also once she was in shreveport. im just ready for the new year to start and see what it brings.
i hope your christmas was great also. i mean yours had to be. you were with brittany, dad and peppaw. probably killed the biggest buck ever next to dad's im sure.
just a few other random thoughts while im thinking about them: casey is having a baby and it's due date is june 11. we thought it was pretty cool. adam made it home safe. i havent heard from him yet, but hopefully we will soon. there are a few other things im thinking about but those are things i only want you to know and read....so ill probably write you a letter.
i miss you so much big brother.
but i think im going to go to bed now.
love you and miss you everyday
Mindy McCullough
December 24, 2008
Merry Christmas Ears! Sure wish you were here with us for this one! Miss you buddy!! Love ya!
Abby McCullough
December 24, 2008
Hey Buddy. I sure am going to miss you this chistmas. A lot diffrently than every other christmas. I wish we could go to Burlington Coat Factory and get lost buying everyone's x-mas present again this year. I miss my partner. I thought this would get easier in time but, it seems just the opposite. I love you man. Merry christmas in your paradise above. xoxo
December 2, 2008
Blake,
Well it's Christmas time again, and this year nothing will be the same without you. I started decorating my apartment today. I got pretty far into into it too. When I was putting the lights on, all I could think about was last year when you came to my apartment and helped me put the lights on and we were taking pictures and having so much fun. I was doing so well until The Dance came on and made me think of your funeral again and now I can't stop crying. This is the first time I have cried this much since I came home and was on my own. I just don't want to deal with that fact that I will never see you again. I just want to keep thinking that you are gone on a trip but that you will be back soon. I really don't want to face reality again. I know I have too, but I just don't want to at all.
I miss you so much. I want you back so bad. I would give anything to see you again, but if that happened I would still want more.
-brooke
Blake loved his family (most of the time)
December 2, 2008
St. Augustine Flordia what fun
December 2, 2008
Blake and Mamaw Welborn
Barbara Gail and George Stacey
December 2, 2008
Blake,
Yeah, you know me – I am always late – but finally I am here with you. Of course, you know this is Aunt Gail and Uncle George. I am sorry I have taken so very long to let you know how much you have meant to me and our family. And NO, I don’t have any money to let you have, you are so silly. That’s what I love about you. I never in a million years thought I would be writing you this way. I always thought Paul being a cop and going to Iraq, Saudi and so many combat zones he would be the first to leave us. God has His reasons even though we disagree and don’t understand. We have to accept His will in order to carry on with our lives. That is what I am having trouble doing – going on with my life. I just can’t understand why 3 lives had to be taken that horrible night. Guess that question in the 64-million dollar question. I firmly believe, even though I don’t understand, God’s handiwork is in place here. You are forever in my heart, mind and will always be part of me.
Remember, the visit just three weeks before that when Mamaw and I came up for a couple of days. Brandon’s room was where I stayed. You would come home at night and get in bed to go to sleep. I would run and knock on your door, then jump in bed with you. Main question was, hey, Blake what are you doing? Usual answer, trying to go to sleep. This would go on for a while then you would tell me Aunt Gail, leave me alone, and let me go to sleep. This usually led to OK on my part; just tell me what you did all day and night? You finally relented and we dished about you day and some of your friends. I will always remember those few last nights. I think you really did enjoy me bugging you.
By the way, I had the privilege to meet a lot of your friends. One of God’s greatest gifts to you was the ability to easily like, love and befriend others regardless of appearance, or, statue, you were a true friend. Listening to you friends, you had so many wonderful qualities that often as family we don’t see or appreciate. But, taking a few look backs, I do see so many of the reasons you were loved so much by so many. I don’t think I have ever seen you without a smile on you lips, or mischief in your eyes. Your love for Christy and Brooke (even for Ann and Gary) was always in evidence even when you didn’t like them (which really weren’t very often). Always the protector. After your Dad died, you took over being the MAN of the house at what age what it 7 or 9. Anyway, you would not let anyone, I mean anyone even think about hurting your Mom, Christy or Brooke. That trait stayed with you throughout your life. That was a good thing. I can’t tell you often enough how I admire your zest and love of life and people.
I meet Abby and Addi. I can see that she loves and misses you tremendously. I like her, right off the bat. Abby is a lot like you it seems, when she loves, she loves; she loves with all her heart. And, Blake, she really loves you. You are always going to be a part of her life. She will compare all other men to your memory. That is a lofty categorization to jump, because there are no other guys out there that can measure up to you in a lot of ways that really really matter in life. I met her mother and really enjoy the quick visit. She also is one to love you always. I have met or heard of so many of your friends and the impact you had on their lives. That is some legacy to leave. You reached out to all and gave all to life. You are greatly loved and greatly missed.
Your Mom, Gary, family and friends made a Hunters Christmas tree for you this year. Yeah Blake, enjoy it. It was all about you. Mamaw and I found strings of lights that were shotgun shells. I think you would have liked them. They were a big hit. A lot of your friends came over and helped decorate, and celebrate your life. From what I hear it was a great success. Remember, this is a tribute to the influence you had on others lives. Good going my Blake.
I am a selfish person I guess, because I would give anything to have you and Brittney back. But of course that can’t be and I know you are with your Dad and others in our families that have passed before us. You better be holding me a spot up there in Heaven.
Being that we were always moving around the Army way, we didn’t get to spend a lot of time together until we finally landed in Florida, then in Louisiana. I will everyday bring to mind one memory and laugh and love and hold it close to my heart so I never loose you. Blake, I can rattle on forever because I don’t want to say goodbye. But I really should let you go so you can enjoy all the truly spectacular things Heaven has to offer. You will always be in my heart. I will try hard not to miss you, because I can pull you from my heart and mind anytime I want to talk to you. This lately has been quite a bit. I know you are tired of me by now. Just you remember we love you and your presence will be greatly missed. However, we do rejoice in your salvation and know you are causing quite a jolly ole’ time in Heaven. We will be together once again. I love you so much, Blake, remember that ok. Then everything else will be al’rite. Love Aunt Gail and Uncle George.
Christy and Brooke,
Christy, I am not even going to pretend to know your pain. I have lost a brother, Bobby, but he had lived his life and his death was expected sooner or later. To lose Blake, in such a terrible tragedy, so early in life, no words can explain my deepest sorrow and sympathy. Christy, after your Dad passed away you were the one that kind of took the rains and helped your mother so much, raising Blake and Brooke. No one asked you to do this. You saw what you thought was your way of taking a lot of stress from Ann. You did a wonderful thing. It took a lot of courage to do that, (and you still do) but you just plowed through it. You will always hold a special place in my heart. What you gave up and what you did with out complaint for my sister was special. Always, remember you helped shape Blake into the wonderful man that he will always be remembered as. You nurtured, love, scolded, ragged and with all the love you had, you finally turned him loose in the world. Remember, the world is a better place because of Blake. And, you helped that happen. Hold you head up high. Don’t let anyone tell you how to grieve, act or what your emotions should be. You are entitled to all you feel – grief, love, happiness, most of all the wonderful memories you hold dear to your heart. Always share these memories and keep Blake alive in our minds and heart – never let him go. LOVE LAUGH AND LIVE for him. That’s how Blake would have wanted it. Then everything else will be al’rite.
Brooke, you are so young to have had so many tragedies in your young life. I know you are having a great deal of trouble dealing with this. I know if something happened to Ann, I really would loose it. I am so proud of you. You have grown into a wonderful woman. You and Blake had grown so close the last few years; it was kind of like an extension of yourself. You knew what each other needed and were able to enjoy each other only as an older brother and baby sister could. You enjoyed a lot of time together, shared friends, secrets, things only you two knew. This unique friendship helped you, but also gave Blake a sense of pride. Blake helped shape you into the wonderful person you are today. Blake was always so protective of you and Christy. After Christy and Chuck married Blake became your personal bodyguard it seems. It was Blake that taught you what not to do and what good things can be done with your life. Later, Blake showed us all how you can turn your life around and be an inspiration to others. Just think of all the things you admire about him. These things came at a price for Blake. He learned the hard way. Thank him everyday for sharing and caring for you as he did. He really loved you and wanted your life to be easier than his. What a great brother. Take the advice I gave Christy - Hold you head up high. Don’t let anyone tell you how to grieve, act or what your emotions should be. You are entitled to all you feel – grief, love, happiness, most of all the wonderful memories you hold dear to your heart. Always share these memories and keep Blake alive in our minds and heart – never let him go. LOVE LAUGH AND LIVE for him. That’s how Blake would have wanted it. Then everything else will be al’rite.
Gary,
I don’t know what to say. You are a rock. I admire you so much. I probably have never said it, but I do love you as a brother. I know you put your heart and all your love into raising Blake. I know you loved Blake and you hurt like all of us. But somehow you managed to push your hurting aside and focus on Ann, making sure she was as OK as Ok could be. You and you alone I believe in my heart are the only reason Ann is still sane. You hold her in the palm of your hand and dare anyone to hurt her. You protect her as only a truly devoted, loyal, totally committed husband can. That kind of love is so so very hard to find. I am truly thankful Ann found that in you and you have no trouble letting anyone know you would protect her with your life. I always worried so much about her because she was so far away from family. When you guys married I didn’t worry so much. Now, I know I have no reason to be anxious. She has you. I respect, honor and love you for not only yourself, but for all you are to Ann, Christy, Blake, and Brooke. You are beyond doubt amazing. And I will always love you.
Ann,
You are last but not least here. I just can not find the words to express myself to you. I know you have days you think you will not ever have another good day, night, weekend, holiday, or life. You have a right to grieve over what has happened you’re on way. No one can tell you when the grieving stops, or even if it really does. You are my only sister and I want to be there every moment to take care of you. I know that there is nothing I can do but be there. Just to see a smile and get a laugh from you. You are so strong and resilient (not sure if that is the right word, but you get my drift). Your are a class act, tough to follow, no one I know can hold a candle to you, (except maybe Mother). Blake will always be the lovable, lighthearted, mischievous, fun loving and totally all around good guy. Our memories of him will always burn in our minds and hearts. But, we want them to. We never want to loose him. Keep him close and you will always have a lighthearted chuckle – direct from Blake – special delivery. Ann, I love you as only sisters can love. You taught me and are still teaching me about life. You have taught me how to stay in control in times of the most awful stressful times. You give of yourself to all others regardless of people’s importance. You and I are so different, yet so much alike. We come from the same tree ( is that good or bad he he he he). I made Mother a collage of Blake and she was so proud. She wants me to make a special display for him. I already have a few ideas. Do you have any?
When you loose some one you love, first, we rejoice in Blake’s home going. But, also part of yourself dies too, your hearts were intermingled, but remember, as much as you loved Blake, he did no belong to you. He was always God’s creation, and child. The physical hurt you have is so real that you feel surrounded by emptiness. You have the right to follow your own values and standards concerning what is acceptable to you and your family, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. You also can determine and honor you own priorities and to have your needs and wants to be respected by everyone else. Most of all you and you alone have the right to your own feelings. Don’t let anyone tell you different. You are you. You know better than anyone else what you need when it is time to experience personal feeling. And then when it is time to let go of fear, guilt and whatever emotions you are holding on to that are preventing you from moving forward in your life. Ann, I love you so much. My heart hurts because you hurt. I mourn not for Blake, (for he is with our Savior) but for what could have been. However, I am trying to reconcile with God’s will, accept that we will know all things when we are all united once again. Ann, I could go on and on. I don’t want to end this letter. It's like saying GOOD-BYE to Blake. But I know he is in my heart, soul and mind. And love is translucent through time and space. Sister, you will never know how much I love you. Always Gail
Christy's wedding Brooke Blake Christy
Barbara Gail and George Stacey
December 2, 2008
Blake,
Yeah, you know me – I am always late – but finally I am here with you. Of course, you know this is Aunt Gail and Uncle George. I am sorry I have taken so very long to let you know how much you have meant to me and our family. And NO, I don’t have any money to let you have, you are so silly. That’s what I love about you. I never in a million years thought I would be writing you this way. I always thought Paul being a cop and going to Iraq, Saudi and so many combat zones he would be the first to leave us. God has His reasons even though we disagree and don’t understand. We have to accept His will in order to carry on with our lives. That is what I am having trouble doing – going on with my life. I just can’t understand why 3 lives had to be taken that horrible night. Guess that question in the 64-million dollar question. I firmly believe, even though I don’t understand, God’s handiwork is in place here. You are forever in my heart, mind and will always be part of me.
Remember, the visit just three weeks before that when Mamaw and I came up for a couple of days. Brandon’s room was where I stayed. You would come home at night and get in bed to go to sleep. I would run and knock on your door, then jump in bed with you. Main question was, hey, Blake what are you doing? Usual answer, trying to go to sleep. This would go on for a while then you would tell me Aunt Gail, leave me alone, and let me go to sleep. This usually led to OK on my part; just tell me what you did all day and night? You finally relented and we dished about you day and some of your friends. I will always remember those few last nights. I think you really did enjoy me bugging you.
By the way, I had the privilege to meet a lot of your friends. One of God’s greatest gifts to you was the ability to easily like, love and befriend others regardless of appearance, or, statue, you were a true friend. Listening to you friends, you had so many wonderful qualities that often as family we don’t see or appreciate. But, taking a few look backs, I do see so many of the reasons you were loved so much by so many. I don’t think I have ever seen you without a smile on you lips, or mischief in your eyes. Your love for Christy and Brooke (even for Ann and Gary) was always in evidence even when you didn’t like them (which really weren’t very often). Always the protector. After your Dad died, you took over being the MAN of the house at what age what it 7 or 9. Anyway, you would not let anyone, I mean anyone even think about hurting your Mom, Christy or Brooke. That trait stayed with you throughout your life. That was a good thing. I can’t tell you often enough how I admire your zest and love of life and people.
I meet Abby and Addi. I can see that she loves and misses you tremendously. I like her, right off the bat. Abby is a lot like you it seems, when she loves, she loves; she loves with all her heart. And, Blake, she really loves you. You are always going to be a part of her life. She will compare all other men to your memory. That is a lofty categorization to jump, because there are no other guys out there that can measure up to you in a lot of ways that really really matter in life. I met her mother and really enjoy the quick visit. She also is one to love you always. I have met or heard of so many of your friends and the impact you had on their lives. That is some legacy to leave. You reached out to all and gave all to life. You are greatly loved and greatly missed.
Your Mom, Gary, family and friends made a Hunters Christmas tree for you this year. Yeah Blake, enjoy it. It was all about you. Mamaw and I found strings of lights that were shotgun shells. I think you would have liked them. They were a big hit. A lot of your friends came over and helped decorate, and celebrate your life. From what I hear it was a great success. Remember, this is a tribute to the influence you had on others lives. Good going my Blake.
I am a selfish person I guess, because I would give anything to have you and Brittney back. But of course that can’t be and I know you are with your Dad and others in our families that have passed before us. You better be holding me a spot up there in Heaven.
Being that we were always moving around the Army way, we didn’t get to spend a lot of time together until we finally landed in Florida, then in Louisiana. I will everyday bring to mind one memory and laugh and love and hold it close to my heart so I never loose you. Blake, I can rattle on forever because I don’t want to say goodbye. But I really should let you go so you can enjoy all the truly spectacular things Heaven has to offer. You will always be in my heart. I will try hard not to miss you, because I can pull you from my heart and mind anytime I want to talk to you. This lately has been quite a bit. I know you are tired of me by now. Just you remember we love you and your presence will be greatly missed. However, we do rejoice in your salvation and know you are causing quite a jolly ole’ time in Heaven. We will be together once again. I love you so much, Blake, remember that ok. Then everything else will be al’rite. Love Aunt Gail and Uncle George.
Christy and Brooke,
Christy, I am not even going to pretend to know your pain. I have lost a brother, Bobby, but he had lived his life and his death was expected sooner or later. To lose Blake, in such a terrible tragedy, so early in life, no words can explain my deepest sorrow and sympathy. Christy, after your Dad passed away you were the one that kind of took the rains and helped your mother so much, raising Blake and Brooke. No one asked you to do this. You saw what you thought was your way of taking a lot of stress from Ann. You did a wonderful thing. It took a lot of courage to do that, (and you still do) but you just plowed through it. You will always hold a special place in my heart. What you gave up and what you did with out complaint for my sister was special. Always, remember you helped shape Blake into the wonderful man that he will always be remembered as. You nurtured, love, scolded, ragged and with all the love you had, you finally turned him loose in the world. Remember, the world is a better place because of Blake. And, you helped that happen. Hold you head up high. Don’t let anyone tell you how to grieve, act or what your emotions should be. You are entitled to all you feel – grief, love, happiness, most of all the wonderful memories you hold dear to your heart. Always share these memories and keep Blake alive in our minds and heart – never let him go. LOVE LAUGH AND LIVE for him. That’s how Blake would have wanted it. Then everything else will be al’rite.
Brooke, you are so young to have had so many tragedies in your young life. I know you are having a great deal of trouble dealing with this. I know if something happened to Ann, I really would loose it. I am so proud of you. You have grown into a wonderful woman. You and Blake had grown so close the last few years; it was kind of like an extension of yourself. You knew what each other needed and were able to enjoy each other only as an older brother and baby sister could. You enjoyed a lot of time together, shared friends, secrets, things only you two knew. This unique friendship helped you, but also gave Blake a sense of pride. Blake helped shape you into the wonderful person you are today. Blake was always so protective of you and Christy. After Christy and Chuck married Blake became your personal bodyguard it seems. It was Blake that taught you what not to do and what good things can be done with your life. Later, Blake showed us all how you can turn your life around and be an inspiration to others. Just think of all the things you admire about him. These things came at a price for Blake. He learned the hard way. Thank him everyday for sharing and caring for you as he did. He really loved you and wanted your life to be easier than his. What a great brother. Take the advice I gave Christy - Hold you head up high. Don’t let anyone tell you how to grieve, act or what your emotions should be. You are entitled to all you feel – grief, love, happiness, most of all the wonderful memories you hold dear to your heart. Always share these memories and keep Blake alive in our minds and heart – never let him go. LOVE LAUGH AND LIVE for him. That’s how Blake would have wanted it. Then everything else will be al’rite.
Gary,
I don’t know what to say. You are a rock. I admire you so much. I probably have never said it, but I do love you as a brother. I know you put your heart and all your love into raising Blake. I know you loved Blake and you hurt like all of us. But somehow you managed to push your hurting aside and focus on Ann, making sure she was as OK as Ok could be. You and you alone I believe in my heart are the only reason Ann is still sane. You hold her in the palm of your hand and dare anyone to hurt her. You protect her as only a truly devoted, loyal, totally committed husband can. That kind of love is so so very hard to find. I am truly thankful Ann found that in you and you have no trouble letting anyone know you would protect her with your life. I always worried so much about her because she was so far away from family. When you guys married I didn’t worry so much. Now, I know I have no reason to be anxious. She has you. I respect, honor and love you for not only yourself, but for all you are to Ann, Christy, Blake, and Brooke. You are beyond doubt amazing. And I will always love you.
Ann,
You are last but not least here. I just can not find the words to express myself to you. I know you have days you think you will not ever have another good day, night, weekend, holiday, or life. You have a right to grieve over what has happened you’re on way. No one can tell you when the grieving stops, or even if it really does. You are my only sister and I want to be there every moment to take care of you. I know that there is nothing I can do but be there. Just to see a smile and get a laugh from you. You are so strong and resilient (not sure if that is the right word, but you get my drift). Your are a class act, tough to follow, no one I know can hold a candle to you, (except maybe Mother). Blake will always be the lovable, lighthearted, mischievous, fun loving and totally all around good guy. Our memories of him will always burn in our minds and hearts. But, we want them to. We never want to loose him. Keep him close and you will always have a lighthearted chuckle – direct from Blake – special delivery. Ann, I love you as only sisters can love. You taught me and are still teaching me about life. You have taught me how to stay in control in times of the most awful stressful times. You give of yourself to all others regardless of people’s importance. You and I are so different, yet so much alike. We come from the same tree ( is that good or bad he he he he). I made Mother a collage of Blake and she was so proud. She wants me to make a special display for him. I already have a few ideas. Do you have any?
When you loose some one you love, first, we rejoice in Blake’s home going. But, also part of yourself dies too, your hearts were intermingled, but remember, as much as you loved Blake, he did no belong to you. He was always God’s creation, and child. The physical hurt you have is so real that you feel surrounded by emptiness. You have the right to follow your own values and standards concerning what is acceptable to you and your family, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. You also can determine and honor you own priorities and to have your needs and wants to be respected by everyone else. Most of all you and you alone have the right to your own feelings. Don’t let anyone tell you different. You are you. You know better than anyone else what you need when it is time to experience personal feeling. And then when it is time to let go of fear, guilt and whatever emotions you are holding on to that are preventing you from moving forward in your life. Ann, I love you so much. My heart hurts because you hurt. I mourn not for Blake, (for he is with our Savior) but for what could have been. However, I am trying to reconcile with God’s will, accept that we will know all things when we are all united once again. Ann, I could go on and on. I don’t want to end this letter. It's like saying GOOD-BYE to Blake. But I know he is in my heart, soul and mind. And love is translucent through time and space. Sister, you will never know how much I love you. Always Gail
Brooke Phillips
November 18, 2008
Blake
Hey big brother. This is the first time I have been able to bring myself to write something since I found out. I was the last person to find out about the accident. Mom didn’t want to tell me over the phone so they asked me to come home, and boy was I mad I had to come home again because I was there last night. I pulled onto the street and saw Christie and Michelle and thought they were there to hear about Mom and Christy talking again. I bet you were thinking how dimwitted I was right then. Gary told me in the driveway and I just collapsed. I just couldn’t believe it, because I had seen you the night before. I wish you would have given me a hug when I left but how was I supposed to know what was going to happen. I wish I would have taken you back to your car that night. I could have stayed home that night, but I just wanted to come home. I just keep thinking if maybe I had come home, I could have gone out with you and driven you or something. Maybe I could have prevented what happened. I know I can’t change things now, and it hurts.
I miss you so much everyday. I have no more big brother to protect me or to call me when you wanted me to leave the door unlocked or to come get you or take you somewhere. I have no more big brother to pick on me and then expect me to take you someplace. I can’t go anywhere with you anymore. These past few years were great, because we had become so much closer and talked a lot more. I don’t know what I’m going to do now without you. I have dreams about you all the time. They are just like if you were still here.
If you were here you would be able to see Christy still picking on me and telling me what to do, I guess I’ll never get away from that. I had someone tell me yesterday how much of you they saw in Christy. Christy said the same thing when we were getting Christmas decorations down out of the attic. She was leaning over and doing things to scare Mom and she laughed and said, “This is what Blake would do, and you wonder where he got all of his pranks from.”
Mom is having a hunter’s themed Christmas this year just for you. You would love it if you were here. There are deer everywhere. We are putting the cardboard deer head up as the angel again this year. You were so excited about it from what I remember of that year. All of your friends are going to come over with an ornament to decorate your tree. I hope you love the tree.
Well, I’m going to go for now, but hopefully I will be able to write again soon.
Tell Dad I say Hi.
Love you
Your lil sis
Barbara Gail Stacey
November 12, 2008
Ann, Gary, Brooke, Christy
I still am at a lose as what to say. I remember parts of a song or poem that sounds just like something Blake would say to you'll. I am sure I can't remember it exactly so I put some of my thoughts and prayers.
When Blake left this world without ya'll, He knew it would make you sad. Your tears fell so freely, Blake watched; He knew this was true.
While ya'll were weeping, after Blake passed away - while Blake was surrounded by silence within himself, He saw you kneel to pray.
From the wonderful, peaceful place we call Heaven, where all Blake's pain is gone. Blake sent you a gentle breeze to whisper, Mom, and all the ones I have loved, please go on.
Blake sayes the peace that he has found in Heaven goes far beyound compare; no rain, no clouds, no suffering - just LOVE from all directions - everywhere Blake goes.
Please Mom, Gary, you do not need to be troubled, just stay close to GOD in prayer. Someday we all will be reunited, and my love for my family, and GOD's love surrounds you always, every day, every hour, every second Blake's love for his family is great and you will feel it everywhere. Mom, Gary, Christy, Chuck, Cameron, Brooke, remember this and every time you feel a gentle breeze pass by you, reach out and capture the essense of Blakes love.
Daniele Bondie
November 8, 2008
Blake,
Words cannot describe how much I will miss you. I know its been years since we really hung out, but you were always one of my very good friends. I'll never forget all the fun times we had. You had the most beautiful smile. Honestly I still can't believe this happened. I always thought you would grow up to be a rocket scientist someday. I love you Ears and will miss you forever.
Christy Sheldt
October 30, 2008
Blake,
I can’t believe you’re gone! I thought it hurt when dad died…but nothing compares to the pain I’m feeling now. I hope you enjoyed the poem I wrote for your funeral. I was very nervous about reading it in front of so many people. Before I started reading, I just stood there in front of all those people & instantly thought of my wedding day. I was so scared of walking down the isle with everyone staring at me. I told you I was scared & you said, “It’ll be alright.” Since you were the one walking me down the isle, you joked around saying that you’d wave hello to everyone staring at us…you’d say “Hey…how are you…glad you could make it…or catch you later.” I remember telling you after the wedding how much you helped me & you just smiled & asked, “If I can’t make you smile then what good am I?” Since your funeral, I have heard several of your friends say how much you liked to entertain….how you’d joke around…how much you liked to laugh & cut up. I can honestly say, when I think of you & the impact you’ve had on so many people, I now ask myself…”if I can’t make someone smile, then what good am I?”
I remember when you were in high school; you liked to drive me around. Whenever we were able to get away & I’d go on & on about random nothings, you’d laugh & tell me to quit complaining…when I kept on, you’d grab my knee & squeeze as hard as you could & laugh. Then you said, “Now you have a reason to complain.” You were so good at aggravating me but I guess you learned from the best…by the way…I’m sorry for putting your face in the ground & making you eat the grass when we were growing up. You were such a good brother to me. You’ve always backed me up…telling Cameron not to talk back to me, willing to “take care” of any guy that looked at me, buying my favorite candy bar to cheer me up. Anytime I needed help moving furniture around or cleaning out my garage, I’d call you & ask when would be a good time for you to help…most of the time you showed up bright & early the next morning trying to hurry everything along. Most of the time, you ended up playing with Cameron & asking me to fix you breakfast. Not to mention the time I was on bed rest & you skipped a week of work to keep me company.
I’ll forever miss coming home to mom’s & having you run towards me giving me hugs so tight I’d yell at you because I couldn’t breathe. I’ll miss you throwing me to the floor & tickling me so hard I’d get mad & go home. I’ll also miss the door chime going off or mom saving a plate for you after dinner or leaving the house, hearing your voice on the porch. You always let me get to the car & then you’d yell out, “Hey, you don’t have a hug for your baby brother?” I won’t have anyone else to join me when I make fun of Brooke. I guess now I’ll have to be nice to her. You & I always antagonized the other. Oh, yeah…remember when you were 7 & we woke dad up by being too loud & he threatened to spank us if we made another noise. Well when he went upstairs I called his bluff & you took the blame. I guess you learned early how to take the brunt of things. You were always willing to put yourself in harms way to protect me & Brooke. You stood between me & an old boyfriend when we were in the yard arguing. You told him to leave me alone & go home or you’d throw rocks at him…it didn’t matter to you that he was nine years older & three feet taller than you. When he left, I remember telling you that you shouldn’t have done that. You said that if anyone was going to make me cry it would be you & that you were a boy & you could handle whatever happened to you. The next day when he dropped me off, you waited for us…looking out of your window with your slingshot…just in case you needed to use it. I also remember the time when you were in fifth grade & you ran home because two boys were chasing you trying to beat you up. You ran inside & locked the door. You sat on the couch & looked out the blinds, making sure Brooke came home behind you. When the boys started teasing Brooke you ran outside & defended her. Again, it didn’t matter what you had to do to protect her. You saved the day for her & the two boys ended up running home & the next day you walked home as slow as possible. I’ve always admired your bravery. If I remember correctly, you & the boys were friends the next year. You were able to make friends with anyone. You were so carefree & easy going…I’m going to miss that.
Your friends have been great to us throughout this tragedy. There have been nothing but kind words said about you. Some of your friends are still calling & coming by to visit with mom. I’m proud of you for surrounding yourself with so many people that loved you as much as your family does. I’m sorry if I was too hard on you. My repetitive words were only out of care & concern. I’m so sorry to have gone on & on about how you should prepare for the future & getting a job & saving money. It was only because I didn’t want you to go down the same road I’ve been down. I wanted an easier life for you. But I guess it was so easy to always lecture to you because you always stood there listening without saying a word. You’d wait for me to finish talking and then you’d ask, “Are you done?” you’re the only one in the family that let me talk & speak my mind without interrupting me. I love you more than you could imagine & I’ll miss you more than you’ll ever know. I don’t think I’ll ever feel complete without you in my life. I know one day without you, is one day closer to the day I’ll see you again. You have taught me so much without even saying a word. Tell Dad I said hello.
Your big sis,
Christy
Heidi Hay
October 25, 2008
Christy and Family ~ I only met Blake a few times, but it felt like I knew him for a long time from the stories that Christy would tell me. I am so sorry to hear about your tragedy. I know at this time there are really no words to help comfort you, but God will help you and guide you with this difficult time. If there is anything that I can do for you all, please don't hesitate to call me. Again I am very sorry to hear about Blake.
Daddo
October 22, 2008
Hey Buddy! Sure do miss you! I'm so glad we had the last few years as friends. I got to meet the real "Ears". You are absolutly the most gunuine, honest and loyal friend my kids could have had. Way to many of you young soldiers are leaving us too soon. God has his purpose and I'm not here to question it. I'm so glad you are with him. I miss your goofy smile and our back porch talks. I laugh when I remember the night you are that pile of wasabi. Sorry but it was just too funny. Typical Earboi stuff. Those times will never be fotgotten. Thanks for including me in you life. I know I stayed on you too much sometimes but I guess it was okay. You always came back for more. Love you kiddo!
Abby McCullough
October 12, 2008
Hey Blake,
It's taken me some time to be able to figure the words to write to you. As if I didn't say enough, or too many, while you were here with me. I know that I will NEVER find another friend as amazing as you. You stuck by me through everything, no matter how good or bad it would be. There are too many examples of this: Albany trip (and the ride home), Addi in the hospital, a helping hand in the kitchen, a room-mate, a shopping partner, a shoulder to cry on, or a person to vent to about other people and other things, a diaper changer, an onion cutter (sorry- that was always your job), you’d give Addi a bath anytime, going ridin (even though you had to ride Carillo’s trail bike), our late night trips to McDonalds and Taco Bell, and many more missions. I remember how Mindy called you Addi’s “Uncle Ear Daddy”. And that was exactly what you were. You would have been a wonderful husband one day and an even better father. I’d like to say thank you for letting me enjoy these qualities you showed me these last 2 years. And you know what else I loved about you? You knew exactly how lucky anyone was to be in your presence. I loved how you never wanted anyone to frown around you. You wanted to spend every second together smiling having fun. That’s one of the reason’s I loved being with you. I don’t know who could still rock out to “Low” after it’s been played out for a year except you and me. It was like that with anything… we just loved to laugh until we cried. And that was easy with your since of humor. Now, who is going text me “knock knock” jokes all day just to know I was smiling? YOU WERE THE MOST HONEST GENUINE PERSON I’VE EVER KNOWN. The perfect best friend. The funniest person I’ve ever met. The most optimistic person. The biggest joy. The best room mate. The most considerate person. The most laid back. The loudest person (next to Brittany). In my eyes you were perfect. And I loved you more than you ever knew. There was a day the week before you left us that we spent the whole day just you and I. My mom had Addi and Bentley was with his mom. I hope you realize how much that day meant to me. I love you so much. No one will ever replace you in my life. I wouldn’t even try to find someone, they would never be able to match anywhere close to the person you were to me. I wish I could have just one more day with you. But then that would leave me wanting one more, and one more, and more. And I can’t be so stingy. I know you’re SO happy to be with back with your dad. And you wouldn’t come back to me even if you could. So, I’ll just keep remembering how lucky I have been to have you on my side for the years I did. I love you and miss you. You would want me to be happy for you right now, so I am. Fly free and rest peacefully. I love you.
Your best friend,
Abby
XOXO
Lindsay Hopkins
October 8, 2008
I just want to start by saying... My prayers and thoughts are with your family!
Blake (Ear Boy)- I dont even know what to say because words will never be able to express what I am feeling. You were an incredible man. You stood by my big sis when most people would have walked away. She loved you as you loved her.. Yall were two of a kind! You were always so dependable...thanks for everything you have done for me and also my sister! I miss you but atleast I know you are in a better place. I look at pictures and still don't think it is real-- it hurts and the pain is still here! But I have so many memories that I can look back on that make me smile! I love you very much!!!
To your family,
Ann- I met you probably two years ago when my sister and I came to pick Blake up from your house on Halloween night. We were all dressed up in costumes. We went downtown that night and had a blast. You were so kind when I met you...My sister thought the world of you. She always said how beautiful and cool you were! I just want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It is a very tough time for everyone and please call me at any time, really would love to hear from you!
RIP~ Ears
Brandi Brock/Dulin
October 6, 2008
I wish your family the best in this time of healing. I didn't know Blake very well but I was a friend of Brittany's. God bless your family.
Elizabeth Hanft
October 5, 2008
No words can describe just how thoughtful, kind and sweethearted Blake was. He always had a smile on his face and constantly had me laughing. That is how I will always remember him. He was an amazing person. Blake, you will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
Mindy McCullough
October 5, 2008
Blake~
You will be missed by so many! You were the funniest person I have ever met and your wit amazed me. You could bring a smile to anyones face at anytime. You were a wonderful friend, and I will miss you. We'll always have my charcoal burnin spaceship and everytime i hear Gucci Mane or "I'm so hood" I wil think of your smiling face. I love you Ear Boi and I will see you soon. Until then you will be missed.
Ann, Brooke, Christy and the rest of the Phillips family-
If you need anything please call me. You are all in my prayers.
Love, Mindy
Therese and Roman Harmel
October 3, 2008
Hi Ann and Family,
Roman and Therese would like to extend to you and your family our prayers for Blake. We can remember taking them to hockie games with Uncle Romie. Please do not hesitate to call us if you need to come to the mountains for a "get away". Love all of you...Christy and Brooke hang in there.
Matt Huitron
October 3, 2008
Its been a couple years since I've seen Blake. I remember riding to high school together and all the crazy antics we would get into. We had a lot of fun. Blake was a very fun person to be around. My heart goes out to your family, I know this is a difficult time. I am so sorry and I know "ear boy" will be missed.
Richard L
October 3, 2008
"Ears"! I will never forget watching work on that four wheel for days. You kept saying you knew what you were doin and you actually did. Look forward to having some air gun fights with ya up there boss. Don't worry about us down here. We got ya'll lookin down and watchin over us. "It'll be allright" See ya on the other side brother
Megan Bailey (Mccachren)
October 2, 2008
Blake,
It has been years since I have seen I have seen you, but I have never forgot you. You were the first friend that I made when I moved to Sugar Hill when I was 6 and until you moved out of the neighborhood we got into a lot of troule together!!! The endless days of 4-wheeling, skate boarding, bike riding, and playing the creek. I will never forget you my friend, and the wonderful times that we had. My families hearts and prayers are with your family.
God Bless!
Megan Bailey (Mccachren)
VICTOR CARBINE
October 2, 2008
ANN, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT BLAKE. VALERIE AND I WERE SO SHOCKED .TO HEAR THE NEWS. OF ALL THE KIDS I COACHED OVER THE YEARS THERE A FEW WHO ALWAYS STICK IN YOUR MIND, AND BELIEVE ME BLAKE WAS ONE OF THOSE. GREAT KID AND A GREAT DISPOSITION. ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE. WE ARE SO SORRY.
Livi Batin
October 2, 2008
Blake, I'm glad I got to spend those few nights with you back in the day. We had some good times, memories that will never be forgotten. I'll miss you but at least you’re in a better place. My heart and prayers go out to you and your amazing family.
Candace Morgan
October 2, 2008
Blake (aka Earboy),
David and I miss you soo much. It just seems like yesterday you were at the house bringing David some crutches for his ankle because ya'll thought it was a good idea to skate in the warehouse(go figure David hurts himself). It just isn't the same without you here. You could make everyone's day with your silly remakes and loud mouth. Your will always be one of our best friends. We both know you are in a better place and will one day be there with you. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. We love and miss you very much!!!!
Shawa Payne
October 2, 2008
Christy & Family,
There are no word to express my sympahty at this time. I can only pray that the Lord touch your hearts and help ease some of the pain. I pray that your wonderful memories will carry you and that you always look to God for healing. YOu and your family are in my prayers. May God bless you all!
October 2, 2008
Ann--I understand your deep pain. Remember for comfort, he is in heaven with the "Great One".
Love--Haroleta
Allison Overby
October 1, 2008
Blake was one of my good friends. He would always find a way to make me laugh, even if I didn't want to. I'm going to miss everything about him. He was ALWAYS there for me when I needed him the most. My heart is broken so much right now. His family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless. I LOVE YOU BLAKE!!!!
Eileen Boone
September 30, 2008
Ann and family,
I am so saddened by your loss. My hope is that joyful memories can help heal the pain.
Mark Baugh
September 30, 2008
Gary and Ann, I don't know what to say other than my heart is broken for you........
Breanna Glazier (Evans)
September 30, 2008
Blake, you were one of mine and steve's very best friends. I'm going to miss your spur of the moment calls and visits, your crazy thoughts and acts. You knew how to live life to its fullest, thats why its so hard to believe youre gone. I hope you knew how much you mean to us, how much we love and care for you. Thank you for every laugh you have ever brought me. I will always remember you EarBoy!
Ann & family, if you need anything at all were right down the road, just call.
Love, Bre Glazier
Kim Hover
September 29, 2008
Ann and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God will bring you through.
Brian Edwards
September 29, 2008
Blake,
My memories of you are filled with laughter. I'm so sorry that I didn't get a chance to see you again before all this! I'm truly crushed.
Patti Williamson
September 29, 2008
To Christy and the Phillips family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May the promise of Heaven and being reunited with our loved ones sustain you and your family during this time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Patti, John & Ashley
tommy reid
September 29, 2008
Blake, I sure am gonna miss you dude... Im glad that we got lots of awesome memories. It looks
like im gonna be the only Phillips with "ears" now. I know that you are in a better place now. You are up there with your two best friends. Jennye and I will both miss you dearly. Love ya dude. "tomcat"
Doris Abbitt Edwardes
September 29, 2008
Ann and family,
Our prayers are with you and the girls. I hope you can find comfort in knowing he will be with Tim in heaven.
I pray that Cyndie and her family can help you thru this even though their stay will be short.
Doris and Richard Edwardes
(Cyndie's freind)
Danna
September 29, 2008
May God bless you and your family at such a sad time. Rest in peace Blake. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers! Love and miss you..
I miss you!
Brittany Boggs
September 29, 2008
I don't even know where to start. You've lent your shoulder when I was having one of those days. Your smiling face, your optimism, your kind words, your goofy sayings that I LOVE, your little comments that I can believe you'd say, your outlook on life itself...I could go on and on. When we rode to graduation together, we were just so excited and proud of ourselves for making it through. And we sure did. I will never forget you ever. You were one in a million and I mean that. You touched many hearts and meant so much to many people. I love you mister and your family will be in my prayers.
Leigh Tipps
September 29, 2008
I didn't know Blake very well, only from when he came to visit our son, Steven Glazier, while my husband and I still lived in Suwanee. He always had a smile on his face and seemed to always be enjoying himself. I know my son, and his wife, Breanna, will miss Blake very much. I'm truly very sorry for your loss and can't imagine what you're going through. My prayers and heart go out to your family during this tough time.
Jessica Kaminski
September 29, 2008
You will be in my thoughts & prayers. I can just remember like it was yesterday sitting next to you in class for 2 years straight. Stay Strong, Love you
Christy Hewatt
September 29, 2008
Remember you are never alone the Lord is beside you every step of the way. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and will continue to be. You have too many memories to name so hold on to them tight. I haven't seen Blake in about 8 years but by his picture I always knew he would grow up to be an exceptional Man. I will always remember his Wonderful SMILE! My brother says he remembers him best by coming to swim at Mom's and always being So Happy and Smiling Always. We love you guys.
Louie Cobb
September 29, 2008
Ann,
I am thinking about you, Kristy, and Brooke.
If you ever feel like talking, please call.
With love,
Louie Cobb
cyndie reid
September 29, 2008
ann how great to see all the wonderful friends that blake has what great memories to leave us with blake we love and will miss you love cyndie
eric polewski
September 29, 2008
Hey bro you will be deeply mis but never forgotten. My thoughts and prays will be with you and your family. Your in good hands now. In the name of the father and the son and the holly spirit amen i'll miss you .
Chrissie Clark
September 29, 2008
It was 8th grade math class with Mrs. Williamson when an irreplaceable friendship developed between us. During the 4 years after high school when I had moved, you were the only one who stayed in touch almost daily and came to visit me 5 hours away. You could always brighten my day and make me smile no matter how bad (or frequent) my mood was. I can not believe this has happened, never in a million years did I think I would have to live life without my lil Ears... if I had known I would have told you how much your friendship means to me and what a great person you are. I would tell you over and over and over again. But I can't so, I just hope you can see now how much you meant to EVERYONE whose life you were in. Love and miss you soooo much.
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