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for Justin Espinoza
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Alyssa H
January 23, 2011
I miss you. I always will.
Alyssa Hernandez
October 20, 2009
Your 28th birthday came and went on October 12th of this year. Mom and I spent the day with Chaz and Asia. Of course, it's always around this time that we think of you MORE than often (if that's possible). Chaz and I talk of how you took him to the Haunted Houses and used him as a shield as you made your way through the scary characters. Ha. Your son, Roman turned 6 this year. Unbelievable how time flies. He has a new baby sister even. Life is quite a journey. I'm letting go off the hurt, pain and anger of losing you and have just come to celebrate the fact that you were ours for the 23 years you were here. I feel honored and blessed. Your existence taught SO much to SO many. I just wanted to take the time to say THANK YOU. Keep watching over all of us. You WERE always and WILL always be in our hearts.
Brigitte Cunningham
November 23, 2008
Hi, Justin.
I think of you every day. I miss your smile and your wonderful laugh. I miss how you made us all laugh. Your birthday came and went. I missed you so much on that day, especially.
I lost my friend Jim Hold this month. I know you welcomed him with open arms the way that you would and the way that Butch did you.
Some day you can welcome me too. It will be a sweet day.
Love always,
mom
Alyssa
October 12, 2008
Miss you more than ever. Need you more than ever. My everything.
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Alyssa
April 12, 2007
I hear the phrase, Time Heals All Wounds but it really doesn't. As time goes on, I don't wake up from my sleep sobbing but not a day goes by where I don't think of you.
You were such a constant in my life - always willing to keep me company.
I remember laughing so hard when we were trying to dress Roman in the parking lot of Target - such a wiggle worm! That was one of the last memories I have of you.
It seems sometimes when we fear something SO much, it comes true. I never imagined my life without you.....but I am forever glad that I did get to say those words to you.
I love you and miss you - there is such a huge void in my life now.
Alyssa
October 25, 2006
These months are the toughest.
You would've been 25 on the 12th of October and the day you passed (the 15th of December) is coming up. Your son turned 3 years old on September 25th. He is such a character. We all take great comfort in him.
You were the last to be born outta the four of us and the first to go - the fact that you know what is beyond this place on earth boggles my mind.
You save a place for me. I look forward to seeing you when it's my time.
February 7, 2006
WE ALL LOVE YOU JUSTIN AND MISS YOU A TON. HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN HEAVEN! WE WILL ALL SEE YOU AGAIN.
Alyssa
January 21, 2006
Your son is here with us now. I am so blessed to be his Aunt Lala. Thank you, Justin. Thank you for you. I physically ache I miss you SO much.
Brigitte Cunningham
December 18, 2005
Hi, my sweet baby boy. The last couple of months have been tough for me. My dear friend, Donna Curtis, died October 3rd of this year after a long illness similar to Butch's. She was always so good to you and always there helping me out with taking care of you for the summers while I worked. You spent the time with her Jimmy and you got to do a lot of fun things like summer day camp & going camping up north with Jimmy's dad, Patrick Curtis. I don't know what we would have done without them.
October 12, 2005 (your would-be 24th birthday )came and hit me like a ton of bricks. I knew I would miss you but had no idea how much. I couldn't get up to go to work as planned, so I gave myself the day off and reminisced about you instead. You loved parties and family get-togethers. You were always so funny and at the same time sweet. There was certainly a lot of laughing going on with you around.
Thanksgiving was OUR special day with you helping me out in the kitchen, preparing the turkey, stuffing it and putting it in the oven. That was our time together and I always enjoyed it. I missed that a lot this year. We had a nice day, but would have been better with you here.
Christmas will not be the same without you again. If it weren't for Roman Izaak to comfort us & bringing us so much enjoyment, it would be a really sad holiday season. He brightens our spirits whenever he comes around, even with coughs, runny noses, rashes on his little bottom and cranky, just because.
We all know you are in a better place, so I guess we must really be mourning for ourselves. The fact that we no longer have you around to entertain us with your antics & your gentle sweetness. We can console ourselves with the fact that some day we will see you again and what a happy day that will be.
All my love always,
Mom
December 4, 2005
Hey Justin it has taken me almost a year to write in here even though I think about you and Mikel everyday. I guess why I decided to write was because last night I was driving and in the backseat of the car infront of me there was a guy that I swear from the back looked just like you it made me miss you so much I couildn't help but cry. I think about all the crazy times that we had with everyone and how funny you were. You always had a smile no matter what was going on in your life. I love you Justin and miss you and Mikel so very much. I hope that you had a great thanksgiving and a good christmas as well. You are always in my prayers and thoughts rest in peace Justin.
kelly miller
October 13, 2005
Hey Sweetie, I bet you had a terrific birthday. We all Love you and miss you still very much. We will be seeing your sweet smile in time.
xoxo
Kelly
Alyssa
October 12, 2005
Happy 24th Birthday, Justin. We are thinking about you, missing you and loving you, as always.
I have no one to bake a Reeses Peanut Butter Cup cake for anymore.
xoxo
Jenn Hamblen
October 12, 2005
Justin, I dreamt of your birth last night which makes sense as today is your birthday. I dreamt of how you were the hope of our family, so devastated. And how happy you made me. How I was able to not think about me & my pain when you were near. It was only you.
What a heavy burden for a little boy. So many people around you already so hurt.
I'm so sorry I couldn't do more than carry you through my high school & love you from afar.
I have never loved a child as much as I loved you. As I love you.
I tried to visit your ashes today but I can't. It's all still too raw for me.
I have been crying for 6 hours. But, don't worry, I will publish my book for you. I will be successful for you. I will publish a book about you. You have my word.
Your big sister, Jenn
Alyssa
October 4, 2005
I love you, my sweet, sweet Justin. They say it gets easier but I just miss you more and more each day.
August 28, 2005
Dear Justin,
I am so sad for you and your family, I know I did not know you all that well but I know you were a good person and you were always so funny and kind. I pray for you and your family and I hope you are well. I am so sorry.
Theresa
August 17, 2005
Justin, We all miss your sweet smile and silly laugh. We will all see you again. Until then, We Love You!
Jennifer Hamblen
August 6, 2005
Just, I have been obsessed with you lately. I cannot stop thinking about you. I think about what a wonderful baby you were. How little you cried. You were so patient with me at softball practice & soccer practice.
Anyone who met you was in love. You were ridiculously cute & full of innocent playfulness. You were a ham & inquisitive & both your daughter & son are the same.
You had Life, you got Life, despite your early death & I can see & hear that your children have the same. Such clowns & without inhibition. As children should be.
I cannot believe in god because if there was a god he hates me. My life, & yours, was so painful. If there was any benevolence it was from our family. I do believe in our family. That's enough for me.
I will always be her for your & Alyssa's & Ted's children.
YOU were my only child.
I love you & think of you every day.
All my love,
Biggest Siss, Jenn
Roman and Chaz 05-19-05
May 20, 2005
Roman and Chaz 05-11-05
Your big sis, Alyssa
May 19, 2005
Hi Justin,
I was just thinking about when Mom announced she was pregnant with you and how happy I was. I remember hearing your heartbeat at the doctor's office before you were born and being so fascinated and excited about your mere existence.
Announcing to the world, the day you were born, "Henry's here!"
You changed my life from the instant on. When you were 3 years old, you grabbed my face and said, "SaSa, you are so beautiful," and I felt what true love was. My love for my little brother will never cease.
We met with Mike's mom, Kelly and it's as if we've known each other forever. She reminded me that the two of you are at peace. You are whole again, won't ever hurt again, are no longer colorblind. You are perfect.
I just mourn for me and my not being able to hear your voice or touch you but I also try to remember that our relationship hasn't ceased to exist, it has merely changed.
Had I had it all to do over again, I'd tell you everyday, every instant I felt it, how much I love you. We said it and we said it A LOT but I would've smothered you even more so.
When you were two years old, I used to send you to the end of the hallway at Mom's and have you run to me to hug me. I played the same game with Roman shortly after your passing. Funny how he knew how to play the game. He's just as cuddley as you.
We are all trying our best to cope with the loss of you physically with us.
The kids and I are currently reading, A Series of Unfortunate Events which sums up how we feel really well.
~*~*~*~
It is a curious thing, the death of a loved one. We all know that our time in this world is limited, and that eventually all of us will end up underneath some sheet, never to wake up. And yet it is always a surprise when it happens to someone we know. It is like walking up the stairs to your bedroom in the dark, and thinking there is one more stair than there is. Your foot falls down, through the air, and there is a sickly moment of dark surprise as you try and readjust the way you thought of things.
This dark and curious feeling of falling that accompanies any great loss.
If you have ever lost someone very important to you, then you already know how it feels, and if you haven't, you cannot possibly imagine it.
~*~*~*~
I still love you just as much as the instant I knew of your existence. You made such a huge difference in my life, the lives of my children and continue to do so, baby boy.
Until I physically feel your embrace again,
kelly
May 17, 2005
Hello Sweet Justin,
I spent time with you Mother and sister Alyssa this weekend. It was very healing for me to be with them. They are such beautiful caring people. It is very obvious were you got those traites.
Alyssa sent me pictures of you when you were young and a beautiful picture of Roman and Michelle. Your precious son Roman looks so much like you Justin it is unreal.
I miss you and my Mikey so much but I rejoice for the real life that you both have now. What is it really like walking with Jesus? I guess I will know in time and some times it is so hard waiting but I will just have to be patience.I Love you both and miss you but I have some great new friends now to help me get through this.
Patiently waiting to see your beautiful smile again,
Kelly
Asia and Michaela 05-02-05
Alyssa
May 3, 2005
What a blessing yesterday was! It seems in the last couple days you have sent me/us a lot of signs.
I can't help but believe you are a part of all the good that has been going on lately.
You have always had so many good people loving you and to come in contact with even more of them. Ones willing to open their lives to us has made all the difference in the world.
You live on, Justin, in more ways than one.
Jenn, Alyssa and Justin June 27, 1986 & Jenn, Alyssa and Roman April 10, 2005
Alyssa
April 15, 2005
My sweet Jungee,
This last weekend, we sprinkled your ashes in the ocean and Golden Gate Park. They were the most peaceful places on earth that day. We know you loved those two places your entire life so we decided that is where you should be for all eternity.
Four months to the day that you left us. I visited the shrine last night. I know you wouldn't expect any less from me. You always said I was tenacious but I'm pretty sure you appreciated that about me. I won't let you go forgotten no matter how much it makes it easier for other people.
Nearly 20 years after we got photo booth pictures taken with you, Jenn and I had photo booth pictures taken with your son.
Can you believe how many people have tattoos to honor you now? I personally have two of them. I proudly display my eternal love for you, my little brother.
You knew me better than most and loved me despite of it all. It hurts to know that I will never hear your yelping laugh again - we were partners when it came to that.
Michele is beautiful and magnificent. She is our little sister. Chaz is looking more and more like you. Roman just loves Chaz and still calls him, Daddy, no matter how much we correct him. My days would not be complete without the love of your little boy.
For me, it feels like I lost my first born. I'm doing my best to cope, reaching out for help, going to a grief camp this coming weekend. I know what you would want for us.
You touched so many lives and still do. I don't think you had any idea how many lives you had touched before you were gone or that you realized how many you would continue to touch once you were gone. You've made a difference and you still are making a difference to so many.
You were the best brother I could've hoped for. I had to describe you in three words at grief group on Tuesday. I said, "Loving, because he never had anything bad to say about anybody even when they had wronged him. Charming, because he could charm the pants off of anyone and silly, because he'd do anything for a laugh and being comical came so naturally for him."
Nope, none of us are perfect but we could always laugh at our idiosyncrasies.
Asia misses your laugh. She says you laughed when you took her to an amusement park and she got wet in the bumper boats. She is very sad that you aren't around anymore.
My children were blessed to know you, as was everybody that came in contact with you.
I miss you, Justin. I love you more than life itself.
kelly- mikels mom
March 21, 2005
Good morning Dear Justin,
Just sending you a little note to say we all miss you sweetie and we Love you! I'm sure you are having a beautiful day.
You and Mikey keep up the good work watching over us all. We will be seeing you in person in time.
I'll visit with you again very soon,
Love Kelly
Chaz's Hero
Jimmy Hernandez
March 14, 2005
Justin,
I think of you at Chaz's baseball practices. I know you are watching but would give everything I had to have you there with us. I am doing my best with him. He wants so much to be like you. He is doing his best out there and I am so proud of him. We dearly miss and love you Justin.
March 10, 2005
Forgive me if I stare/But I am taken back/That you would let me here/Regardless of my past/Oh my hands are shaking now/But I catch my breath somehow/I am free at last.
Unaware of my fears/Unaware of my shame/Nothing else matters here/But glorifying your name/Unaware of everything/Knowing You're aware of me.
Tell me how I got here/Couldn't make it on my own/Just tell me I can stay/Cause it feels so much like home/And I lose all track of time/When I look into your eyes/Your love is all I know/I'm aware I'm in a placeI couln't be/If you weren't there to call my name and rescue me.
Unaware of my fears/Unaware of my shame/Nothing else matters here/But Glorifying Your name/Unaware of my heartbeat/Unaware that I still breath/Unaware of everything/Knowing Your'e aware of me.
Justin and Roman July 10, 2004
March 9, 2005
Kelly Miller(Mikels mom)
March 1, 2005
Hi sweetie, I wanted to send you a little note and say hello and that we all Love You! I saw Roman the other day. He is so Beautiful and he looks so much like his daddy. Michelle seems to be doing ok. She really misses you. But of course you already know that. Give her a big hug in her dreams tonight. How great is it to be walking around with Jesus? Give Mikey a big hug for me.
I Love You Boys and miss you. See you when God calls me home.
Kelly
Dear Bridgette, If you ever just want to talk please call me- Michelle has my #
Alyssa
February 23, 2005
My sweet brother,
While I spend my 34th birthday without you, I have to remember what you'd want for me - to be happy and keep your memory alive.
You were so thrilled when you found out about Roman. You knew how important he'd be to us - the life you created with your love for Michele.
When he is sleepy, I lay with him and I trace his face. His eyes study me, as if you are looking at me. I'm sure you are looking over the two us. He twirls my hair and rubs my cheek. I see you through him - the same eyes just a different color.
I keep thinking about the fact that you named Roman after Chaz. You included myself, Chaz and Jenn into your choice for a name for your son, for your legacy. Roman insists Chaz is daddy and is quite stubborn when we try to correct him. Chaz will be a great "big brother". He learned from a great example - you.
You know how I love you. You always did. I hope that you know that I love your son in the exact same way and will always. Thank you for that gift.
Justin feeding Roman 07-10-04
February 14, 2005
Chaz and Roman 02-09-05
February 14, 2005
Justin Robert 1986 - 5 years old
Alyssa
February 14, 2005
Jungee,
It's today especially that I wanted to thank you for being the one that taught me to love. You showed me how easy it is to love and it was always so easy to love you unconditionally.
;Chaz and Asia benefit each day from your influence. Roman benefits as I am blessed enough to spend each day with him. He resembles you so much. I am ever so grateful to your face in his.
Roman will be giving momma Michele flowers today. She is such an excellent mom. I see what you saw in her - she is truly a magnificent human being and a wonderful mother.
Chaz and Asia request to hear a 1962 hit called End of the World by Skeeter Davis in the car each day:
I wake up in the morning and I wonder,
Why everything's the same as it was.
I can't understand. No, I can't understand,
How life goes on the way it does.
Why does my heart go on beating?
Why do these eyes of mine cry?
Don't they know it's the end of the world.
It ended when you said goodbye.
You were always so wise in the way that you loved. You were always an angel, always our angel. I love you and I miss you, my baby brother, my best friend.
Jenn Hamblen
February 13, 2005
Baby, I miss you so much. It will never be okay to me that you're gone. It's been so hard for me to even be here but you were a reason to continue. Now you're not here.
What does that mean? GOD, are you really dead, Justin? Not YOU. Not my love. NOT my baby.
You're dead? Oh my god.
Traci Fornoff
February 8, 2005
Justin,
I just want to thank you for being you. Lately, Kylie has been having some bad dreams, but I told her not to worry "Jungee" is here watching over you. That has brought her so much comfort and allows her to sleep peacefully. She wants you to say "Hi" to her Aunt Christy for her. Butterfly and Black Bird is what she says.
Console your sisters with their grieving and remind them we need them here for many more years. Help to bring the family back together... We love and miss you.
Rosemary Morris
February 1, 2005
Justin,
I met you several years ago when you came to the office where your mother (my dear friend Brigitte) and I worked. She is still there, but I have since left Arizona to be near my children and families in Kansas. Your mother and I both are so very close to our loved ones. I know the grief and loss that she is feeling since you have left. May you find peace and know that you were much loved as is your son Roman. He will be well cared for.
Blessings to you,
Rosemary Morris
Brigitte Cunningham
January 22, 2005
Justin, I can't tell you how much I miss you and our great conversations on Saturday or Sunday mornings. I'm sorry, but I haven't been able to clean your room yet. It is just as you left it. I don't want to change a thing. I know I will have to eventually, but right now that brings me comfort to leave it as is. Give Butch a great big hug for me. I'll see you both some time soon.
Love, mom
Traci Fornoff
January 20, 2005
Justin
Just wanted to let you know how much we miss you. Kylie and I spent last Monday with Roman and what a joy he is. Michele looks good and is holding up but you can tell she misses you so much. As does your sister,neice and nephew. Even last night we were talking about you, Jessi wants to learn how to breakdance and I said only if Justin were still here, he could teach you. Thank you for being so good to my kids, they love and miss you too.
Thanks for watching over your family during this time.
I love you...
Traci
January 19, 2005
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Brigitte Cunningham
January 19, 2005
Justin, my youngest child, what can I say about you that hasn't already been said. You were all those kind words that people have acknowledged already. You came into our lives when we needed someone as sweet and loving as you. You brought joy into our world when we needed it most. You were so loving and made us laugh at the most appropriate of times. You were so easy going and happy go lucky! Not much ruffled your feathers. You were a joy! Wish you were still here to amuse and love us. I wish we could have had more time with you. It seems like we had you on loan for such a short time, but we will see you again some day.
Love always and forever,
Mom
Leslie McCrea
January 19, 2005
Dear Justin,
I wish that I wasn't writing this, and that we'd all wake up and it would be a terrible, tragic,dream. The number one thing I remember about you is your joy. We have a picture of you when you were about two eating watermelon. You were enjoying it so much! It seems that you approached life like that. I know personally, that I saw you when you were real little, then you moved, I saw you a few times after that, and then I remember getting together with you, your brother, and your sister. I was about your age, so you must have been about 13 or 14. We were bowling I think. Most kids that age would have thought that was boring but you were so happy to be there and so genuinely happy and interested to see me. My mother says she remembers you at my wedding. The day was a blur for me, so I don't remember but am not surprized. Your sister has been sending me pictures of your son ever since you had him. I envisioned my kids, Alyssa's kids, and your son all playing together in Alyssa's backyard my next visit to Arizona. I still want it to happen because your death has made me realize how precious our time together is with the ones we care about, but I can't believe you won't be there.I know you would have been the same as always, genuinely interested in me and my kids and glad to see me. My parents told me they couldn't believe all the young people who were at your funeral. It's a testament to how you lived your life. People gravitate to people who are joyful and as sincere as you were. Your son looks just like baby pictures I've seen of your sister. My parents told me about him blowing kisses at your picture. I am so sorry that he will not know you but he sounds just like you. You will be missed so much. Love, Leslie
Alyssa & Justin 1986
Alyssa
January 19, 2005
Jungee,
I realize I don't have to type anything here to speak with you. I just can't imagine my life without you and it's only been a little over a month.
I feel your presence and take delight in your signs. I wouldn't expect any less from you. You were always extraordinary.
You were my first baby boy, my baby brother. We spent many weekends together. You were the best company I could ask for. Always a sweet baby, a sweet boy and a sweet man.
I miss my everydays with you. My heart aches to physically touch you and speak with you but I know you are here with me and I know someday we will be reunited - how I look forward to that huge hug from you.
You are quite the guardian angel for all of us especially Chaz and Asia.
I'm so glad you were born into this world - October 12, 1981 was the first day in my life, I felt true hope and joy and I want to thank you for that.
I know you know peace like we can't ever imagine. I just miss you so!
Like we ended every phone call - I love you! K-bye!
I'll see you soon.
ERICA MARTINEZ
January 14, 2005
I just found out a week ago that you passed away. I was on my way to my new job and saw your cross. When I got off to see if it was you I couldn't beleive my eyes and went in to total shock! I called up friends who knew you and gave them the devistating news. You were such an incredible human being Justin. Friendly,caring,goofy,funny and handsome. Although the last time I saw you was in high school we were really good friends back at Anderson and I will never forget you and that smile =} I know your in a better place and in time we will all meet again. GOD BLESS!
Renée Cicerone
January 13, 2005
It was the look in his eyes when we went up 50 floors in the elevator the night I took him to the Carnelian room. I wanted him to see the view from the tallest building in S.F. He must have been about 11. I am still not sure if he enjoyed the view or the elevator more.
He loved to walk down the streets of S.F. holding my snake Aurora.
He loved to love.
He was the sweetest boy I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.
An angel. I weep for Jennifer,and her family, I know Justin is safe from harm and pain.
I wish love were enough to make pain go away.
Katrina J
January 12, 2005
It's taken me some time to post an entry here because I simply didn't know what to say. I still don't, not really. We never met, but I heard so much about you and saw so many pictures, that I feel as if we have. I know one thing for certain: You were and are loved fiercely by your family and in that love you will live on and help their broken hearts heal.
chanel tanner
January 11, 2005
OH MY GOD! I JUST FOUND OUT TODAY THAT YOU WERE NOT HERE ANYMORE. LAST TIME I SEEN YOU WAS IN 8TH GRADE AT ANDERSON JR HIGH.WE WROTE LIL LETTERS BACK AND FORTH TO EACH OTHER, I HAD SUCH A CRUSH ON YOU, YOU HAD ONE ON ME TOO!WE USED TO TALK ON THE PHONE WITH EACH OTHER. I DIDNT FORGET ABOUT YOU, JUST ALOT OF TIME WENT BY,WOW I WAS 13, NOW IM ALREADY GOING TO BE 22. I WONDER IF YOU REMEMBER ME. ITS SO STRANGE OUT OF NOWHERE AROUND LAST MONTH YOUR NAME, AND FACE POPPED INTO MY HEAD! I WAS WONDERING HOW YOU WERE DOING! I COULDNT EXPLAIN AT THE TIME WHY YOUR NAME CAME INTO MIND, NOW I UNDERSTAND WHY!WHEN I HEARD ABOUT YOU TODAY I JUST KEPT SAYING NOWAY! NOWAY! BUT NOW THAT IM ON HERE AND I SEE ITS TRUE, I WONT CRY ,BECAUSE YOUR IN A BETTER PLACE, AND IT SEEMS YOU WERE VERY LOVED, AND,YOU LEFT YOUR MARK WITH A SON! I GIVE MY CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS! ILL SEE YOU AGAIN SOMETIME, HOPE YOU REMEMBER ME, WOW LAST TIME I SEEN YOU, WE WERE SUCH LIL NERDY KIDS,NOW I SEE YOUR PICTURE NOW, SAME CUTE FACE,JUST OLDER UNTILL WE MEET AGAIN, CHANEL,
Justin and me in 1991
Jenn Hamblen
January 11, 2005
I raised you the first year. I folded your diapers & took you to school in a wagon. You were my baby when I was 16. You are my only baby though you were my brother.
I miss you SO much. I feel the loss of you. The world will never be the same for me.
You were my hope & now my hope is dead.
I'm so glad I got to see you in September & so sad you left two days before I'd see you again. Roman is much loved & well taken care of.
Justin, I can never say enough to you. I love you so much.
Alyssa
January 11, 2005
My first baby, my brother, my very best friend, I miss your big hugs, your contagious laugh, your sweet and gentle ways. You came into our lives and were our first source of joy and hope. As much pain as I feel now, I would not trade it for the last 23 years with you. In your short years with us, you got what life was about - family, friends, love, sincerity, compassion and being true to ones self. You were simply too sweet for this world. Thank you for loving my children and for giving us, Roman. Thank you for introducing Michele to us. She is an excellent mother and a wonderful addition to the family. We will take good care of Roman for you and make sure he knows you.
Kris M
January 11, 2005
Justin, I didn't know you but came to love you through the words of your sisters. I'm sending light and love to all of you. May you stay strong through this painful time.
Jen W
January 11, 2005
Dear Justin . . . I never had the opportunity to meet you, but I felt I knew your sweet heart through the lovely words of your sister, Jennifer. I am so terribly sorry your journey ended so soon. May you shine upon your family and live on in the hearts of many.
Mila Dean
January 10, 2005
I didn't know Justin, but I know his sisters. My thoughts are with them, and I would do anything in my power to make things ok for them again. I know I can't, though, all I can do is lend my ear for when they need to rage. You are missed, Justin.
Lindsey Vandeventer
January 10, 2005
Justin, you are blessed with the two most amazing women as your loving sisters, who I know miss you incredibly. It seems your family is a team of exceptional people, championing life's obsticles, to find a better place, always evolving, while sharing such love and passion for others. Although I did not know you personally, I recall many stories they have both shared, and the first time I heard a story about you was when I visited San Francisco, and stayed with your sister Jenn, my friend, and she told me about you coming to visit her when you were little, and her taking you around the city, telling you about the dragon's under the streets which made that steam come out of the manholes, I'll never forget that story.
I know that you are in a better place, I know you will never be forgotton, and I know that someday, your spirit and the spirits of your family will be together again in complete peace and happiness, away from the pains of living on earth.
you're free now, and I hope that this fact can help to comfort your amazing family, as I know that they miss you so much.
Thank you for brining such love and light and joy into the lives of your sisters, my friends, as I am sure they brought you.
Claudia Mackey Dinkoff
January 10, 2005
Justin, I only know of you through your sister Jenn's stories. I would have liked you if I'd met you. Your son is beautiful. I wish you were still here. You are much loved.
Athena Douris
January 9, 2005
Justin, I never knew you but you sound like the type of person I would have a big secret crush on. Big heart and very loveable and out in the world. You sound like someone I would want to be around even though I didn't have any rights to be around. I am so sorry your family lost you. I know they will love your baby fiercely.
Tre Caffall
January 9, 2005
Justin Espinoza, the friend I've only known in words. Your departure seems to soon, your mark indelible. You are free.
Jane Beck-Barton
January 9, 2005
Justin,
I wish I had known you. My world would have been a brighter place had I of had the grace of you. I read about you through your sisters words. That one person can mean so much and touch so many hearts across the world is an amazing thing. You are missed
Jillian Salazar
January 9, 2005
My heart goes out to the family. No parent is supposed to ever feel a pain like this. The world just doesn't feel the same when a tragedy like this happens. Justin, I never met you but your sister Jenn has described you with so many beautiful words. I can tell just by that what an amazing person you were.
Heather
January 8, 2005
Justin - I only knew you through your sister's words. What a beautiful soul. The world is an emptier place without you.
Donna Albino
January 8, 2005
I never met Justin, but Jenn has done such a beautiful job in describing him in her online journal that I feel sad I never got a chance to meet this bright soul. My thoughts are with you all as you go through your grief. He was a wonderful young man.
Pat Williams
January 7, 2005
I am sincerely sorry. Justin must have been a great man to have been loved so much by such wonderful people. Remember, he'll always be in your hearts, and if you talk to him, he'll answer you there.
Asia
January 7, 2005
You were a silly, cuddly, nice Uncle. You were always caring towards me. You always included me. I loved your smile and your laugh. I miss you so much and I think and dream about you. You taught me a lot. I love you in my heart. My heart is beating for you.
Chaz
January 7, 2005
Thank you for buying me the baseball bat and playing ball with me. It was funny, you with dye in your hair, shirt off and cigarette in your mouth teaching me how to play. The last time I saw you, you kneeled down, gave me a huge hug and told me, "Happy Birthday, I love you." I miss your laugh. I wish I had more time with you. I love you, Uncle Justin and I'll always miss you.
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mikel's mom- kelly
January 6, 2005
Justin was and is a terrific young man and he will be greatly missed here on earth. I'm sure he will be keeping the angels laughing. Justin and Mikel were great friends. We always called them Mutt and Jeff. They always managed to get into trouble together. No matter the circumstances these two always stuck together and would do anything for anyone. Thank you Justin for being in my sons life and being such a good friend. I will dearly miss you until we meet again. Luv ya!
Sallie McNett
January 1, 2005
I didn't know Justin but I can tell from the wonderful comments his sisters have made online that he was an amazing, fun, sweet, kind and intelligent young man who has left us all too soon. May you find the peace you have been looking for Justin and watch over your surviving family. They need your guidance and will always draw strength from your love for them.
Jody
December 25, 2004
I didn't know you, Justin...but through those who did I feel an immense sense of love and gratitude for all that you brought to this world. Rest in peace.
Rachel Shively
December 24, 2004
I never met Justin, but I felt like I knew him through reading Alyssa's online journal. When I read of his passing, my heart wept for him, his son, and his loved ones. My deepest sympathies to his entire family.
Jean Lorenz
December 24, 2004
My heart goes out to Justin's family. Warm hearts and loving thoughts are with you every day.
Nico H
December 23, 2004
Alyssa and Jenn.. much love to you in your time of loss. Justin sounds like such an incredible, fantastic person that I mourn his loss in the world.
Lisa Pruett
December 22, 2004
I'm so sorry for your loss. I met Justin a few times, and know that Alyssa loved him very much. My prayers are with you all. Lisa
Rosie
December 21, 2004
I didn't know you...but I knew of you...and through your sister's words, I knew you had a beautiful soul. Rest in peace. You will not be forgotten.
Sarah
December 21, 2004
Justin, the few times I did hang out with you, you were always the sweetest person. You never had anything bad to say about a person and seeing your picture makes me cry. You are a wonderful person and ill see you in heaven. R.I.P
Litza Echeverria
December 21, 2004
Through the love that both your sister share for you, I got to know what a great men you are. You are part of a great family that will truly miss you, but will keep you and your dreams alive.
May you rest in peace!
Jimmy Hernandez
December 21, 2004
You are my little brother. I will miss you. I will see you again. Give Butch a hug for me and rub bears belly.
Melissa
December 21, 2004
Justin we loved you and mikel and we will miss you.
Kim Norwood
December 21, 2004
I am so sorry for your loss. Justin was a wonderful man, a great Daddy and he will be sorely missed. I'm sending my condolences to his family. You are all in my prayers and thoughts.
carolyn t
December 21, 2004
justin has two beautiful and caring sisters, jenn and alyssa, and i know of him through their beautiful words. there's no way to articulate how much i feel for them and how i wish i could be there to offer up positive energy. justin will live on...death ends one incarnation of life, but can never truly end a relationship.
Tracy Severson
December 21, 2004
He was so full of life and loved his family with so much vigor. Even though I hadn't met him, I knew him because of his sister, Alyssa. It was apparent of the unconditional love she had for him. His untimely death is such a travesty. My condolences go out to his family.
Dana Martin
December 20, 2004
We are so sorry to hear of your loss!! You will be in our thoughts.
Jim Hamblen
December 20, 2004
This has to be the most divistating thing that could happen to a parent. I do not know what to say next. It would never be enough.
Jim
joey devlieger
December 19, 2004
i will miss you
Traci Fornoff
December 18, 2004
Justin,
You were such a big part of all of our lives. We will miss you very much. I'll never forgot Lys's b-day party when you were so little and you wiped the chocolate cake all over my arm. I love you,
Traci and family
Helen Olson
December 18, 2004
To the family, I am so sorry for your loss of Justin. He was a sweet young man with a precious heart and a man who truly adored his precious son, Roman. His eyes always lit up everytime he looked upon his son. A part of him will always live on in Roman!
Justin Hute
December 18, 2004
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