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Kevin Kimpel Obituary
Survivors: mother, Suzanne Kimpel; sister and brother-in-law, Kim and Mark Smith; sisters, Jennifer Kimpel and Karen Pierce; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Amy Kimpel; nephews, Markham, Brandon and Ryan Casey Smith; Nicholas and Jordan Kimpel; niece, Kristen Kimpel; Best Friends, Joe, Carrie, Katie and Molly.
Funeral service 7:00 p.m. Saturday at Stevens Chapel. Family will receive friends 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday at Stevens Mortuary 1304 Oglewood Ave. Knoxville, TN 37917.
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Kim Kimpel Smith
May 30, 2025
Kevin, I honestly don´t know how you can be gone 22 years I think of you often and smile. I wish you were here, but I know you are with Markham and each day I am closer to joining you guys. Tell everyone I love them and know you live on in all of us every single day
Tiffany Sullivan
February 22, 2017
Kevin I think of you often and miss the fun times we had when you lived in Az. We worked together and I hold fond memories. You were Uncle "Kev" to my kids. Patrice still remembers you and the red scooter you got her for Christmas. I learned that you went home to Jesus yrs after your passing. I still have the rings you found and gave me. Please know that your always in my thoughts and love you. Until we meet again. You will always be remembered♡
Amy
June 30, 2010
Hi Angel!! I've been thinking about you so much lately!! So much is changing and I wish you were here. Nick and the kids are doing great. I know how much Nick misses you......almost as much as I do. I love you my baby!
Katie
May 28, 2009
Kevin:
I always miss you more than ever this month. this month has alot of ups and downs for me, which you know.I still miss you all the time and you are very much a part of me and always will be. i love you!
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Kim Smith
May 28, 2009
Kevin,
I miss you more than you'll ever know, I can see you in my mind as if you were here yesterday, & then in another way it feels like a lifetime ago. I know you are looking down upon us, and we have our own Guardian angel. I know you are at peace, but it just isn't fair that your niece & nephews all dont get to know you the way we do. Mark & Brandon have many good memories, Ryan hears the stories & looks at your pictures. You will be alive forever in our hearts, I love u Little Bro XO Kim XO
Nicky
March 13, 2009
Hey Kevin
Another day another memory. The weirdest things make me think of you. I see paintball guns and laugh and have to tell the story of the time we took my dad's work shirt, hung it over a chair, and made it change several different colors. They are still making those sonic the hedgehog games. I think i buy and beat every one thinking if you were here you would be laughing every time i died. I remember small and big things. But it all comes down to you were an older teenage brother. You blasted the music when you were suppose to be babysitting and told me not to repeat the words i heard from the songs but you were allowed cause you were older. It makes me laugh when i think about it because i do it to Jordan now. But mostly I think losing you was a wake-up call for me. It really made me grow up and respect everything and everyone. Just thinking about you and remembering you helps me. And I know you have helped me grow up a lot. I just wanted to say thanks. You died but stayed in my heart and I question all the time if I am actually feeling you in me or is it me wanting to feel you? I dont know but I love you as much as anyone in the world can be loved.
December 5, 2008
hey everyone that goes on here and signs this for my uncle i made a myspace for him and i will have pictures and such up soon i would appreciate any help and ideas any of you guys could give me for his memory myspace thanks
Tom Meyer
September 14, 2008
Kevin,
Even though we lost your mom yesterday, I am sure you and your dad are glad to have her there with you. Take good care of her. Love and miss you.
Katie
August 9, 2008
Hey Kev:
I havent written in here in a long time. Buy you know your still in my mind and heart all the time. it actually feels strange writing in here being that i pray to you so often. Well as you know I am getting married in 2 months. Justin will be 6 and things are kinda crazy. I just wanted to thank you for watching over me and my family through some very difficult times we have had lately. many of our prayers have been answered through you. as we said when we were only 15 your "my angel of mine"
miss you a lot kev.
love Katie
Mark Olson
August 8, 2008
The Jets got Brett Farve man, they might actually have a good team this year. Hopefully they'll win a super bowl for you brother.
Mark
nicky kimpel
August 6, 2008
Kevin Casey Kimpel
You are my guardian and somewhat of an older brother to me. I still remember playing sonic the hedgehog on the dreamcast! I wish you would have met it to Pittsburgh. I think of you all the time. I look up to you as a person and respect you as a friend. I'm 14 now. You watched me through all those years and even though you cussed and listened to rap and did some stuff you shouldn't have you always told me it was wrong and to never do it. I have passed that down to My little siblings. I know in my heart your my guardian angel Kevin. I wish we could have grown up together and that i could have met the girl you told me about on the phone. You are my hero and one of the things I look forward to in heaven. Until then Uncle Kev.
Your Nephew/ Younger Brother
Nicky
Rudy Alvarado
June 7, 2008
Hey Kev,
Its Rudy, Dang man cant believe your gone. So many good memories and good times we had in Germany. (RIP Kev-Dog).
Kim smith
December 10, 2007
Kevin, Toms entry sums it up for all of us. You had a connection with all of Mine, Jen & Kens friends, everyone thought of you as their little brother. We love and think of you every single day !!
Tom Meyer
December 9, 2007
Hey buddy...this is kind of crazy. I was on my computer and something made me think of you. I can honestly say if someone would ask me when your birthday was, I would not have remembered. I see the last entry was a year ago by Kim...on your birthday. It is now just 20 minutes into that day. I think in some way you were calling out to me. I miss you man, and just think of the time I was lucky enough to spend with you. When I see your brothers boys, I see a part of you in them and it makes me think of you...until we meet again.
December 9, 2006
Happy Birthday Kevin, We miss you so much, but know you are at a more peaceful place. I hope you are behaving yourself up there !! Love, Kim
December 8, 2006
Happy birthday Kevin,
I think about you everyday, I still hope to see you in my dreams each night when I close my eyes, you will always be my first love.
Katie
August 20, 2006
My Dearest Kevin:
Today I am 23. I remembered when we spent my 16th birthday together. You bought me a bracelett that i still have, your mom and kim got me a bunch of roses and i still have the card you gave me...i actually have all your cards and letters from the year we were together all of the letters from boot camp and Germany.I still read them from time to time, it bring s you back to life for a short while. I still miss you and love you very much and i always will, Thank you for being in my dreams as much as you are , i know you are watching over me. I love you Kev!
August 20, 2006
To all the Friends & Family of Kevin; We all will forever hold Kevin within our hearts, He lives on in those of our lives whom he touched. He is in Heaven with so many people close to him, He is at peace,,,no pain - no hurt - just love & understanding. May we all have just a little bit of Kev in us and we will all be better people. I send Thanks to his parents for bringing him into this world, and helping him grow into the person he was. God Bless you Kevin !!
August 18, 2006
Missing you and loving you everyday, you will be close to my heart always. You are the best.
Andrea
March 6, 2006
Hey Kevin, well it has been 9 years since we met and almost 7 years since I last saw you. You came back into my life out of the blue through a dream I had the other night. At first I couldn't figure out why, but after realizing the date I knew why. I wish we could have stayed in contact and I wish I could have been there for you the way I was when your dad passed away. I know now more than ever how much I really do miss you. I hope you stay with me now that you a have come back into my life. After having that dream I remembered all the fun times we had in our short time together..(like the time you and Joe rode your bikes from Port Jeff to Middle Island to see Laura and me). We were so young then and had no worries. Although I didn't know your family very well, my deepest sympathies go out to them. I miss you Kev!!
kim smith
December 8, 2005
Kevin, we miss you today, remembering your birthday and celebrating the day you were born. Happy Birthday and hope you arent getting your angel wings dirty !!! I love you !! Kim
You Knowwho
December 7, 2005
Hey little tall buddy,
How about sending some signs down here, it gets awful lonely without you for everyone who ever knew you, throw us a bone, let us know you are listening.
Mark Olson
October 14, 2005
Hey k-dog
Man you wouldn't have believed this but old vinny testaverde is the quarterback for the jets again!! I know how much you liked him so when I saw he was quarterbacking for the jets I knew you were probably laughing it up wherever you are. Well hopefully he'll get the jets turned around for you.
Your pal always
mark
Katie
May 28, 2005
Kevin its been 2 years but feels like 2 minutes. I drove past your old house today and our spot at cedar beach just like i did last year. I still was waiting for you to be out side playing basketball waiting for me to come over like it used to be. I miss you so much ans ill never understand why you arent here with me today the way we planed. Ill always keep you in my heart and my memories. I love you.
Mark Olson
May 23, 2005
I knew Kevin for about 2 years. I served with him in Germany. The great thing I can say about Kevin: Kevin was a caring person with a great personality. He was always outgoing I'll never forget the endless basketball games we played. Neither one of us wanted to lose. I know kevins gone now but I was proud to have known and proud to have him as my friend.
sincerely
mark
playground dedicated to you from me,brandon,ryan,mom & dad
mark
May 10, 2005
Uncle Kevin I miss you so much and cant wait to ride skateboards with you again.
Amy
May 3, 2005
Today is one of the hard days Kev, one of the days that seem so impossible to get through. Though time has brought some peace and has allowed for us to move forward without you, we still encounter these excruciating days. The anniversary of the day you left is fast approaching and this time of year will probably always produce the vivid memories of that day. Two years! I can hardly believe it's been two years although so much has happened and changed since then. We'll always see you as the young man you were fast becoming despite the amount of time that escapes us. I miss you Kev. So much I wish you could be a part of today!
kim
April 1, 2005
Kevin,
Katie is right,and although all this time passes by, and I know you are with us its really hard.
Almost 2 yrs and Little Mark is just coming to terms that you arent
coming back. I am thankful for those people in our lives that have remained to be there for him.
I love you little bro, and you live on in our lives every day. I would prefer it if u were here to fight with me over the computer !
Missing you so much - Love Kim
Katie
March 31, 2005
Kevin, as you probally are aware you have been in my thoughts a lot latley. I miss you so much it hurts somedays. It hasent gotten better in time, Id give ne thing to be with you agian. Thank you for looking out for me, I know your still with me i just wish it were more real to me sometimes. I love you,,,but you know that.
Amy
December 24, 2004
Merry Christmas Kev! We love you and miss you with all of our hearts!
Amy, Ken, Nicky, Jordan and Kristen
Amy
December 8, 2004
Happy birthday kiddo! Birthdays and the holidays make not having you here that much more difficult. I put your ornaments on the tree. At the very top where you liked them. There will always be some things that are just a real reminder of you. We miss you. Time has given us the ability to remember you more easily with smiles then sadness. We can laugh more now when we talk about you at the fun things you did and said. Life has a way of just moving forward and I am so grateful for the ability to take the spirit of your life with us. And though the tears still come and some days feel just impossible to get through, we are finding ways to accept that heaven is a much safer and happier place for you to be. Nicky says you must have the coolest Christmases there and how do you argue with that? We love you Kev!
Barbara Stevens
December 8, 2004
Dear Kevin,
You have been in my thoughts so much lately. Today, your birthday, has always, and will always, be a very special day.
Happy Birthday!
Love,
Aunt Barbara
Heather " The other one"
December 7, 2004
******"HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEVIN"******
Your FOREVER in our thoughts as well as our hearts we all love you very much & miss you more then you know,
with all my heart xoxox
Kim
December 6, 2004
Kevin,
Happy 22nd birthday lil bro', you are with us as always, we all know your life was taken way too soon and life is not fair, but I know you are with us, and time will never change our love for you. xo
Kim, Mark, Markham, Brandon & Ryan
katie
November 21, 2004
Dear Kevin
I was looking through your guest bokok and was so surprised to see the last time some one left a meeaage just want you to know you are always with me me i love you.
love Katie
katie
July 28, 2004
I totally agree with kim and amy. Just the other night I was feeling kind of blah and i was trying to fall asleep and i just couldnt so idecided to check my email where there was apicture of you sent from kim. You had such a sweet smile on your face and it just reminded me even at my most helpless of times you are still here strong as ever i miss you so much and of course you know i love you
Big sister
July 20, 2004
I got chills reading amys entry
because I feel the same way.
Every time we go to the church the boys want to look and see the dedication sign. I miss seeing u online, and I miss joking back n forth. Some things will never be the same - and some things I am trying to bring back to the same just in memory of you. Love u and
Miss u Kev xo
Amy
July 19, 2004
It's so strange how many times you've entered my life despite your absence. There are the obvious memories brought on by the daily routines of life, there are the dreams that often bring you back to life, at least in my sleep, and then there are the momentos that keep coming to light. I found a couple of emails and pictures you'd sent to me last May. Somehow they hadn't been erased despite all the other many, many that have been. I could almost hear you saying the words and I found myself laughing at all the jokes you shared. Somedays I don't know how we've made it this long without you and then I'm reminded once again that you're still with us, tucked away in that special place in all of our hearts. We are the lucky ones for having known and loved you. I miss you kiddo!
kim
June 29, 2004
Kevin,
The church has been working on the fence I am having dedicated to you, We all miss you very much, some say the pain gets easier, but I dont see that happening. We love and miss you lil bro
Love Kim
Richard Resnick
June 26, 2004
Kevin (RIP), I think I remember you as a little boy. I went to school with your older brother Kenny on Long Island. You left our planet so young. May G-d take care of you.
Katie
May 29, 2004
Kevin,
Its almost to much to handle knowing this time I was on my way to TN, for the reason I was, time does not heal many wounds, I still hear your voice and see your smile like you and I had just seen one another. Im very greqatful for that and ypu are sill very much alive in my heart...and many others as well. One year closer to seeing your face again, I love you and always will.
Amy
May 28, 2004
I have never known grief like this in my life but the memories you left with us continue to bring smiles. Although too short, your life was a very true blessing to all that had a chance to really know and love you. A day at a time is all that we can handle as we continue to miss you. And though time does not heal all wounds, it gradually moves us forward to when we can see you again.
I love and miss you Kev!
Eileen Blickhahn
May 28, 2004
Kevin,
One year in heaven, you are too young to be there and not here with your family and friends! Try to bring them peace, I know where you are is a better place than here. One day we shall all meet again. You will be forever missed.
~Heather~(The other one)
May 28, 2004
Hi Sweetie,
Im not to sure what to say today, I cannot believe it has been 1 yr already, We all miss you so very much, Please keep doing what your doing from up there giving your friends & family the strength to keep going,We feel your love, we know your there holding our hands in the time of need WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH KEVIN and miss you, so we sit here awaiting the day we will all be together again..do me a favor and give my love to the DADS!!!!! just remember Im thinking of you always!! I know youll be with me today as I go out in the rain to do that something special for you That Kim & I put together in Port Jeff, Im sending kim the pictures..lol... I love you sweetie and miss you bunches...xoxoxox
Kim
May 28, 2004
Kevin,
There is no way to bring you back, but I want it to be known that you are still so very alive with us. To think last year on this day in 3 hours you and I sat up talking until 6am. I'm so glad we shared that time. I love you with all my heart - but you know and knew that, and I am grateful you did. Keep watching over us, we need to continue feeling your presence.
Love your sister Kim
Phillip Trainer
April 25, 2004
Dear Kimple Family.
I knew Kevin for a short time. He was a decent man. He was a great soldier in the field, I only wish I could have kept him in the field. I have a small break in service of my time in Iraq. I now have the oppurtunity now to try and get in touch with Kevins family. I have one picture of Kevin working in the motor pool, and a few of him and his platoon training in the German countryside on Blackhawk's. I would like to send you these few pictures I have. Please contact me at this e-mail address. [email protected]
Katherine Byrne
April 12, 2004
Know that you were always loved by everyone!
Happy Easter!
Molly Byrne
March 28, 2004
kevin,
Hi babe, remember me? your old friend Molly? It's been a long time coming for me to sign this guest book. I guess I've just had a very hard time coming to terms with you not being here. I was reminiscing about us the other day, and all the crazy stupid things we used to do as kids... I'll never let go of those days, no matter what.
Kevin, Kevin, Kevin... You're still my best friend, always. I'll never not love you. You were my first friend, and you'll always be the most important one I ever had.
I love you more with every breath I take.
E
February 17, 2004
My Dearest Kenny, Jenny and Kim, I am so very sorry for your loss. It is unbelievable that such a short time has gone between your sufferings. My heart goes out to all of you, but know she is in a better place, with her soulmate. May God bless you all.
E.
Mark Kim Marky Bran and Ry & Casey
February 15, 2004
Kevin,
Happy Valentines Day if all the love we held in our hearts for you could bring u back, you would be here. Missing you so much ! We love you ~ The Smith Bunch
Katie
February 14, 2004
Dear Kevin,
Happy Valinitnes Day. Can you belive it's been fivie years already since we had Valintines Day together. I still have the rose and the neckless you had gave me. I hope you know how much I have been thinking about you and pray to you for guidance with all that is going on. I miss you so much still and I really wish I could talk to you about so much stuff you always gave me the best advice and made me laugh, I know I can still tell you anything and I do, but its still not the same. There will always be a peice missing. I love you and you will always be my valintine.
Kim
February 1, 2004
Kevin,
On this superbowl sunday I think of you and last year how we spent the game on the computer b.s'ing around and me pretending you should know who won since the time was earlier there. I miss you alot, but you are still here and always will be. I love and miss you and hope you like what we are doing to honor your memory. Love u lots - xo Kim
I love my uncle Kevin
brandon
December 28, 2003
everyone says i look just like you
brandon
December 28, 2003
uncle kevin i miss you but im pleying basketball and im gona be as good as you were i promise i love you brandon
( The other one)
December 26, 2003
Hey Sweetie,
Just wanted to say Hi, and that you are missed very much,and pray for you and the family all the time...Merry Christmas sweetie, and ask the big guy up there for us a better year then last..I think we can all agree on that!!!! miss you and love you bunches..."you know who"XOXOXOXOXOX
Katie
December 24, 2003
Dear Kevin,
Merry Christmas. I dont knw what to say except for that I miss you a lot. This was a special time of year between you and I...its been 5 years since we met. Although Id give ne thing to have you hear and see your smile when you'd open a gift I feel bleesed that I have a Christmas angel now. To know your in the place where Christmas miracles are made makes me happy to know you are surrounded by the true Christmas spirit. I love you and Merry Christmas.
Mark,Kim,Marky,Bran,Ryan & Casey
December 24, 2003
As we prepare for Santa to arrive thoughts of you are all in our mind.
You must know that you are alive in all of us - We miss you but we are content in knowing that you loved us and we know that you knew more than anything we loved you. I myself couldnt be more thankful than to have had that last conversation with you and hear the things you said to me the night before you went to heaven. I love you Kevin and you will never be forgotten. All our love - Kim, Mark - Markham,Brandon,Ryan and Casey
December 23, 2003
It's not fair that you're not here. I know you are in a better place. I would have liked to have known you better. I would have liked to hear your jokes, your stories, and see your smile. I wish we could see you this holiday season. It would be nice to see something in the store and say it's a perfect gift for you. My gift this year is to remember you everyday and try to help people. Love you.
mom
December 19, 2003
Kevin just thinking of you and how much I miss you Love Mom
Cindy Kuehn
December 8, 2003
Hey Kevin! Happy 21st! It's a special day to celebrate a very special person.... I never got the chance to know you as well as some.. but for being just a chat buddy I know you made me laugh and smile and I hope you know.. I got to TN just like I said I had hoped to... and as long as I live here.. you will live in my happy thoughts too!
December 8, 2003
Happy 21st birthday kevin!!! i know you waited along time for this one. Wish i could be with you to celebrate but i know you know we are all celebrating for you down here. im sure your celebrating in style this year. happy birthday i miss you.
December 8, 2003
Happy Birthday Kev!! We love and miss you. Save me a piece of cake. Your birthday party up there has got to be the most awesome ever!!
December 8, 2003
Happy Birthday Kevin,
I hope you saw your cake. Wish us luck from heaven on the new venture. I hope you can see how much you are loved. You are missed very much. I hope you can celebrate where you are, for today is and always will be a special day. Happy Birthday.
Barbara Stevens
December 8, 2003
Dear Kevin,
Happy 21st birthday!
I said a special prayer for you this morning. I know you will have a great celebration with your dad and all the relatives and friends who are with you.
Love,
Aunt Barbara
December 7, 2003
No farewell words were spoken no time to say goodbye you were gone before we knew it and only god knows why .....
kim
December 7, 2003
Kevin,
Happy 21st Birthday - This should have been one of the happiest days of your life and I hope it still is.
You know we think about you every day but today our tears are not for the sadness of just missing you, but also for the sadness of not getting to celebrate with you one very important day in your life.
When I light the candles on your cake, I will let all three boys blow them out for I know that you are a part of each of them.
I love you Kev and we miss you so much. Your life was cut way too
short.
Your Sister, Kim
Kim,Mark & boys
December 1, 2003
If tears could build a stairway
and memories a lane
we'd walk right up to heaven
and bring you home again.
Missing you so much
Kim, Mark, Markham, Brandon & Ryan
suzanne
November 28, 2003
Kevin
I miss my baby but I know you are happy with daddy. I can barely get
through the day without thinking of you, just know your mom misses you.
Love Always Mom
Kim
November 28, 2003
Kevin,
Its so hard to believe that tomorrow six months you will be gone. You are gone in body but not
in our hearts and soul. You live on through me, Markham, Brandon, Ryan, Mark,and the rest of the family. We love you very much and keep your memory alive, which I am sure you already know. Happy Thanksgiving Kevin - Rest in Peace
my little brother I love you xo Kim
November 27, 2003
Kev,
Today I was thankful for the many wonderful memories you gave to me, your love, your smile. I was even thankful for the not so sweet memories. I realized that a bad day with you is heaven compared to any day without you. Thanks for the sign, until the next time, remember I love you as much as anyone can.
Katie
November 27, 2003
Happy Thanksgiving Kevin. Im sure your day is magical. I miss you but today Im thankful for you in my life and all the wonderful things you brought to it. You have changed my world in sucha good way and for that I am Thankful. I love you.
Amy
November 19, 2003
When I found this poem it gave me some comfort for I can swear without a doubt that there are many times I feel your presence. The poem reads:
To those I love and those who love me,
When I am gone please release me.
Let me go for I have have much to do, that you musn't tie youself to me with tears,
Please be thankful for our beautiful years.
I gave to you my love. You can only guess how much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown, but now it's time I traveled on alone.
So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must,
then let you grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a time that we must part,
so bless the memories within your heart.
I won't be far away, for life goes on.
So if you need me just call and I will come.
And though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near.
And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear all my love around you soft and clear.
And then when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and say - "Welcome Home!"
Kim
November 18, 2003
Kevin,
As your 21st birthday approaches I can only think of how you would have celebrated it. I know you were
so upset when you had heard about Dennis, so I know you know how we all feel losing you - and I know that you dont want us to stop life but you do understand there are days when we go slower or are not as happy, but as its known that is selfish. Markham misses you more than I can even explain, at 6am the other morning he was asking about your sneakers that I wont allow him to wear - a size 15 just does not look ok on a size 9 foot, nor is it healthy - but I let him keep them in his closet, and he always wears your sweatshirt as I am sure you know because you are with us every day. I am sure you were looking over me the other day and thats why things were not as bad as they could have been. I love you Kevin and I am so grateful that I had the last days to spend with you, so grateful that you and I sat up the night before talking and that you said the things you did. You know that I and everyone else will always love you, and never forget you. Thanksgivings going to be a hard one - but when I get upset I will think of your smiling face and the " get a life" saying ;-) Love ya Kev Always - Kim
Katie
November 16, 2003
After reading Amys entry,It made all the feelings ive been trying to hide come back. Not only are the holidays and your brithday comming up but 5 years ago this December will mark the anniversary when we met. December has always been a magical month for everyone, yet it held greater meaning to me and you I know as well. January 15th 1999, we the day you asked me to be your girlfriend...when I said yes you said it was like Christmas all over again...and it was and always will be. I will try and make the best of the weeks ahead but I want you to rember that you will be in my heart and my mind each step of the way. Like Amy had said its almost selfish of us to want you here so bad for you are with God now...
the true meaning of the holidays...however you are still missed to no end and everyone is trying best they can to deal with it. I think this guest book is truley a wonderful idea its keeping all the people in your life close together all though everyone lives far away and leads thier own life we still greive over the same person.
This holiday season will truley be magical knowing you are working the miracles of God throught this season.
I love you.
Amy
November 13, 2003
The closer we get to your birthday that you'd been looking so forward to, and the closer we get to the holidays, the harder it seems to get through a single day. Amazing how such a short life can leave such a lasting imprint on a heart. I caught myself looking at clothes for your birthday and had to stop myself. I'm trying desperately to let you go Kev. I know how much happier you must be. It's my own selfish desires that crave your presence. I can still hear your laughter and find myself laughing when I can remember all of the practical jokes you constantly played to keep the family laughing. That was your best way to keep yourself out of trouble. I just miss you kiddo. As you know, I'm working on something permanent to mark your name on this earth forever. It's not that we as your family will EVER forget, but I need to know that when the day comes that we have all joined you, you will have a permanent mark left here on this earth. I love you!
November 11, 2003
Another day passed by
Another day I have to cry
I've been told there is no
reason as to why -
but yet you were way too young to die. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten - I Love You
Amy
November 9, 2003
Tomorrow we'll be one month away from what should've been one of the most exciting days of your life. One that you had been dreaming of for many years! We're also coming up on the 6 month anniversary of when we had to let you go. To some those days will just be another day but for those of us who love you and miss you and think of you each and every minute, those days will signify something much more and will be just another of the near impossible days to get through. We sent you a balloon on Kristen's birthday. It was Nicky's idea. He even wrote the note. He's talking about you a lot more lately. He remembers things about you and things you've said to him (some of which we'll have to discuss in private!) LOL I've been told that time makes losing someone you love easier. I don't feel that way. This is going to be a very difficult holiday season for all of us who are missing you. Enjoy your feast for we know that you will be celebrating on a much larger scale than us. I miss you kiddo. We all do!
November 7, 2003
Im really missing you now and wish you were here so bad, but I know your love is like the wind although I can not see it, I feel it. I love you.
kim
November 2, 2003
Kevin,
Trick or Treat ....You'd pick trick,,,remember ding dong ??? LOL
Mark and I were reminiscing about that the other nite the doorbell we put under your bed. I hope you are happy and I hope you are at peace. I love you - But I dont even have to tell you that because you know and knew that.... You are #1 bro Love Kim
Katie
October 30, 2003
Well tomarrow is halloween. Happy holloween Kevin, I rember how much you liked this holiday. I was just rembering the halloween we spent together at my house handing out candy to the kids all night and watching stupid "scary" movies on T.V...We had so much fun. With the holidays comming I dont know how im going to deal with it...especially new years cause well you know that was the day we were saposta meet...new years eve of 1998. And we began to talk in December of 98' so Its gonna be a very bittersweat time of year for me. I just want you to know I love you and are thinkin of you all the time. Instead of slowly comming to grips with your death everyday i want to speak to you more and more...I knew i loved you and valued our closness and friendship dearly...however as each day passes I relize more and more how much you truley mean to me and its more than you know...or maybe now you do know. I love you Kevin...and see to it that Brandon gets all the "big" candy bars tomarrow...i rember how that was always his biggest wish for the day :).
October 26, 2003
Kevin,
152 days and not getting any better. I'll never understand why it had to be you, I would give my life to have you back here, living your life, preparing for your 21st birthday and dreaming about what the future holds. I cant do that, because they tell me it just doesnt work that way, but Im still looking for a loophole there. You are in my dreams, my heart & soul and every breath I take is just one more closer to being with you again.
Tom Meyer
October 25, 2003
Kevin,
You were the little brother I wish was my own. I wish we could have been in touch more the past few years, but once Ken and I left Vegas, it was a little tougher. There are so many memories...the 3 of us on my boat to letting you drive my convertible before you were legal...sorry Mrs. K., but most of all I remember your smile and the happiness you brought to everyone around you. As I'm sure you know Kev, I've been going through some rough times myself lately, but when I think of you, it helps me out more than you know. Be good up there and say hi to the homey. Miss you. Tom
October 24, 2003
Kevin,
I wish I would have gotten to know you better. I would have been nice to share some moments with you before you left this earth. I say I prayer for you every day and I hope you can hear me as well the as the people that loved you the most that you left behind. Love you and hope to see you in another life.
Katie
October 15, 2003
I finially had the chance to make a web site in Kevins honor. Id really like for all of you to see it, and if any one has any picture poems or anyhting else they think sohould be added or taken off please let me know. http://www.geocities.com/justinsmam i03/index.html
I MISS U KEVIN
Love and miss you so much sweetie...
October 14, 2003
To my dearest family & friends, some things I'd like to say
First of all to let you know that I have arrived okay.
I am writing this from heaven, where I dwell with God above
Where there's no more tears or sadness, there is just eternal love.
Please don't be unhappy just because I'm out of sight
Remember that I am with you, every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you, when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and he said, " I welcome you
It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone
For your dearest family, they will be here later on.
I need you here so badly, as part of my big plan
There is so much that we have to do to help our mortal man".
Then God gave me a list of things, he wished for me to do
And most of that list of mine, is to watch and care for you.
And I will be beside you, every day and week and year
And when you're sad, I'll be standing there to wipe away the tear.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight
God and I are closest to you in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth and all those loving years,
Because you're only human, they are bound to bring some tears.
Please don't be afraid to cry, it does relieve the pain
Remember there would be no flowers unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you, of all that God has planned
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over,
I am closer to you now then I ever was before
And to my very many friends, trust God knows what's best,
I'm still not far from you, I'm just beyond the crest.
There are rocky roads ahead of you, and many hills to climb,
But together we can do, taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you, too,
That, as you give unto the world, so the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow or in pain,
Then you can say to God at night, "My day was not in vain,
And now I am contented that my life it was worthwhile,
Knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile".
So if you meet somebody who is down and feeling low,
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you are walking down the street and you've got me on your mind,
I am walking in your footsteps only a half a step behind.
And when you feel that gentle breeze or the wind upon your face,
That's me giving you a great big hug, or just a warm embrace.
And when it's time for you to go, from that body to be free,
Remember you are not going, you are coming here to me.
And I will always love you from that land up above,
We'll be in touch again soon, P.S. God sends His love.
Amy
October 13, 2003
I'm working on a scrapbook for you right now and going through the pictures of all the years we shared. I laugh and cry, sometimes at the same time, when I remember all the years we shared. There is nothing more painful than losing a child but I'm learning that loss teaches us to appreciate the many blessings we are given. I found the prom pictures Kev. I couldn't help but laugh at the pictures of me having to stand on the counter so we could get your hair "just right". You'd never looked more handsome. Remember how long it took you to pic out the perfect tux? Those times of just you and I together are the most precious to me.
As I watch Nicky get older I'm amazed at how much he looks like you. What a lucky dog you'd say. He misses you a lot and talks about you and all you two did together. You were an incredible influence in his life.
I think about you every day Kevin and still miss you more than ever. I know you are happy where you are and I'd wish for nothing less than that for you. And despite the distance in the family right now, I assure you that we will work it out someway out of respect for you. We all love you sweetie! Thank you for the time you gave us on this earth and the beautiful memories that will last a lifetime.
October 6, 2003
I Thought of You Today
I thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new,
I thought about you yesterday,
And each day before that too.
I think of you in silence,
I often speak your name,
Your memory is precious,
And your pictures, in their frame
Your memory is my keepsake,
With which, I'll never part,
God has you in His keeping,
And I have you in my heart
October 2, 2003
"A GIFT FROM GOD"
" I lend you for a little time, a child of mine", He said.
For you to love, the time he lives, and mourn for, when he's dead.
It may be, for six or seven years, or twenty-two or three,
But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me?
He will bring his charms, to gladden you, and should his stay be brief,
You'll have his lovely memories as solace for your grief.
I can not promise he will stay, since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught down there, I want this child to learn.
I've looked the wide world over, in my search for teachers true, and
from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate Me when I come to call, to take him back again?
I fancied that I heard them say, "Dear Lord, thy will be done".
For all the joy thy child will bring, the risk of grief will run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may,
and for the happiness, we've known, forever grateful stay,
But should the angels call him, much sooner than we've planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief, that comes and try to understand.
By Edgar Guest
Kim
September 27, 2003
Kevin,
Its hard to believe tomorrow will be four months that you have been out of our lives. I can still see you standing in front of me. You can bring a smile to my face when I think of you with the Kirby and the "ARE YOU POSITIVE", we had our good times, and our bad but more good than bad and as I reflect back on the time I spent with you right before you left us,I just want to thank you for being the big brother you were to my boys and being the best little brother to me. You are gone physically, but not mentally and you know you are thought of on a daily basis. Mark says to give him 10. ;-) I love you Kevin and just wish there was something, anything in this world I could do to bring you back. Love Always your Sister - Kim
Katie
September 21, 2003
Dear Kevin,
Its so late right now but i cant sleep, its one of those nights where you pop into my head and i cant get you off my mind, and i dont want to, thats the problem i miss you so damn much, i feel like im drowing in all my tears now. Im so glad however that it looks like my mom is ok for now and I know you played a huge part in that. and yo would have ither way here or there and thats what i love so much about you. id give ne thing to talk to you now i dont care if you told me about the most rediculous stuff i just miss you.i just had this urge to write to you tonight even tho i know u here me talk to you everyday. im going to try and sleep and i hope to see you in my dreams. i love you and miss you.
Katie
September 13, 2003
Dear Kevin,
hey angel. sorry i have written in here in so long but as im sure you know ive been so busy. like amy said i know u know of our daily conversations but the past few days have been extra hard with my mom being "sick" and all. I just hope you can help heal her in ne way mentally, physically and/or spiritually. Its times like these where I really wish you were here in person to cmfort me. altough i know your working in your magical ways, i wish i had a visual aid here. :). I continure you to miss you like crazy so much stuff around me and in my life reflects upon you and/or us and its heart wrenching at times. I love you.
Amy
September 8, 2003
I know it's been a while since I wrote anything here. But between you and me, we know of our daily conversations. Today's one of those extra hard days. One of the days that I just don't know how to go on without you on this earth, without your smile, without your voice. I read the entries in this book so often and it helps to know just how very much you were loved in this life by others. And I'm so happy that you are at peace Kev. You longed for that kind of happiness and deserved it. But for those of us left behind to miss you, it's the songs, the movies you loved (they had 2 of your favorites back to back last night). I miss you kiddo. I love you.
September 5, 2003
Today, it's been 101 days since your passing...but who's counting?
Me, that's who, almost down to the second I heard you had passed on. I know you're still here and your love continues on in us all, from a higher level.
Carrie
August 17, 2003
Kevin,
Everyone misses u more and more, day by day. You are in all of our hearts and always will be. I finally had a dream about u and it was awesome! I kept tryin to go back to sleep that morning, wishing that i would have another one. I still have ur picture on my wall and think about u everyday. You are in all of our prayers and we all wait to see u again. I miss you so much and i'm happy that u are finally resting in peace.
yours always, Carrie
katie
August 15, 2003
Dear Kevin,
Thanks for watching over me, I now know you are. I also wanted to thank you for giving me a new sister,,,Kim, my clossness with her has helped so much in my time of griving. I think of you everyday as im sure you know and i love you and miss you just as much as i always have. Yet Ill always have in the back of my head, what would have become of us if things went how they should've with you comming to visit jen this summer and us trying to give it another shot. I know you see all the BS i am going thru with Bill and I know if u were here youd make it all better. Im still waiting to here your voice on the other line or see you im pop up with i love you or miss you. to tell you the truth i dont think i will ever stop looking and waiting for that. I miss you and i know so do alot of other people. I think its so special that markham is using your school bag,,,god knows what the thing looks like lol. were all trying to keep a peice of you with us,yet i know ill always have our memories:)i love you.
Annie
August 14, 2003
Kevin
Hey i miss u so much I wish we had more time together i never got to tell u how i falt about u but now that ur gone its to late and i don't know what to do U were like my best friend and a brother u were always there for me everyday even the days i cried, I love u and miss u soo much Kevin
Kim
August 12, 2003
Kevin,
I know you probably know,,,but today was the boys first day of school and Markham refused to get a new backpack...he is using your black one. I finally got him to take off your sneakers (5 sizes too big is ridiculous)...but just know
we love you and miss u more with each passing day ! Love Kim,Mark & boyx
Kim
August 10, 2003
Kevin,
The boys and I talk about you everyday, and Mark included. We miss your jokes, we miss your smile - but we know deep in our hearts that you are with us forever.
I dont know why God cheated us of our time with you...but it must have been for a good reason - I love you, and I also know how much you loved me. Always, Kim
August 9, 2003
Kev,
I feel your presence a bit more everyday, your love continues to inspire me. The things I do now are all for you and I am not alone in that respect because you touched so many lives.I know you will be with me today and tomorrow, in my heart and soul, just as you have been everyday since you were born.
I miss and love you.
August 8, 2003
Kevin is one more Angel up in Heaven, and Katie is one more Angel here on earth.
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