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Dennis McRoberts Obituary


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MCROBERTS, Dennis II Age 23 of Fairfield, passed away Friday October 8, 2004 in St. Louis, Missouri as a result of an automobile accident. Dennis, who was nicknamed "Sam" by his aunt, Diane, was born September 30, l981 in Cincinnati, the son of Dennis and Toni (Koth) McRoberts. He was a l999 graduate of Fairfield High School and attended the College of Mt. St. Joseph. Dennis was a pitcher for the Florence Freedom Frontier League baseball team, and continued his baseball career in St. Louis. He also enjoyed hunting and other outdoor sports. Dennis loved every day of his life and was especially fond of the bond with his teammates. He is survived by his parents, Dennis and Toni McRoberts; brothers, Keith and Daniel; grandparents, Norma Koth, and the late Robert Koth, Alma McRoberts, and the late Elmer McRoberts, and also many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends may call at THE WEBSTER FUNERAL HOME 3080 Homeward Way at Rt. 4, Fairfield Wednesday October 13, 2004 from 4 PM until service time at 8 PM, with Rev. Simon Fussnecker, officiating. If desired, sympathy may be expressed by memorial contribution to a memorial fund established in the name of Dennis McRoberts II at any Fifth/Third Bank.

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Published by Journal-News on Oct. 12, 2004.

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Diane Roemke

October 1, 2024

Happy birthday Sam.miss you so.

Diane Roemke

October 1, 2024

Happy birthday Sam. We miss you so. Aunt di uncle stu

Stu and Diane Roemke

October 6, 2023

I guess some people wonder why the name "Sam". Simple , every time our family was together and Dennis (dad) and you , whenever I spoke your name both answered so a nickname happened.
We miss you. I found a pix recently of you and your uncle Dave when he coached Keith and your baseball teams. Now Uncle Dave is with you now.
Love Aunt Di and Uncle Stu

Eric Tirey

March 13, 2022

Hey Dennis . Did you think I forgot? Absolutely not I still think about you daily.. Time goes by so fast but I thought I'd share a story because it was something real meaningful that happened to me the other day. Before work last Wednesday My car wouldn't start because the battery was dead and what I was using to try to charge it wasn't working. I got really frustrated And on the radio in the garage what comes on??? La Grange ZZ Top. Thank you for letting me know that you're still with me. It's little things like that that There's been so many times little things like that have happened it is no coincidence you were there. Completely got me out of my frustration. All i could do is Laugh and chuckle to myself and smile. Your energy still is a fire that Burns so bright. I talked to Brent the other day for the 1st time he asked to hang out sometime soon I look forward to that. I miss those days. As always I love you I miss you And I'm gonna carry on.

Ken Carrier

December 31, 2021

My wife showed me some pictures that were posted of you recently. Miss you bro.

Diane Roemke

September 30, 2021

I remember the weekend Keith ,you and I spent camping at Houston woods . You were only five years old . It rained and we had to put all the food in the car because of the raccoons. THen on the way home we had a flat tire. What an adventure! Glad we had that time.
Happy Birthday Sam.
Miss you .
Love Aunt Di

Dennis McRoberts

September 30, 2021

Was just telling the salesman at phone store about how you went head to head against big Garrett Padgett and being the smallest player on the 8yr old team the coaches were going to pass on you hitting helmet to helmet with him. Then I said go ahead he will be OK. So after Garrett knocked you down few times. We'll with tears running down your face you finally hit him at the right angle and stayed up while he went down . That tough attitude got you on the team as a starter. They hid you on the line then told you to get to QB or RB. You made a defensive stop on a big running back on an end around 4th an 7. You threw your body in front of him to come up 2 yards short. Then Fairfield won the game and championship on next drive with game tied and time running out. Was looking at your Indians picture hold your helmet wearing #21. Love you God Only Knows Son. Thank you for all the fun you brought to our lives. You always made me proud. Love Daddy #3

DENNIS MCROBERTS

April 8, 2021

JUST TELL HIM IN HEAVEN ,THAT DAD MISSES HIM

Diane Roemke

October 20, 2020

Missed your birthday in the guest book but thought about you on the 30th. I could never forget you.
Happy belated Sam.
Love Aunt Diane

Dennis McRoberts

October 20, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Eric Tirey

June 20, 2020

Coming up on 16 years.. There still isn't a day that goes by where you don't cross my mind. And truth be told I wouldn't have it any other way. Even though you are not in the physical world with us or myself any more you have still gotten me through tough times. Whether it be thinking of memories, Things serious, or normally funny you would say, fun times. I tell so many stories to this day about you. Talked about you last night catching up with an old friend. I feel u with me at times. I'm still here truckin on but I'll be damned your memory will never die so many people love you. I LOVE you. And when my days are done here. And I head home in heaven. Make sure your butt is there at the gate. I miss you Dennis... My ol friend I recall the times we had hangin on my wall I wouldnt trade them for gold.

~Eric~

October 9, 2019

Happy Birthday Dennis, we miss you and want you to know you are loved by many people and you have awesome parents who love you more than you can imagine! Love Coach Hubb

Keith McRoberts

October 1, 2018

Happy birthday Dennis! !! We love you, miss you & will see you on the other side.

Ken Carrier

September 30, 2018

Wow this is special. Driving home from dinner saw a few young boys playing on a baseball field in Trenton. The sun was setting and it was beautiful outside. I got a glimpse of those 5 boys playing ball and it made me think of you and Tennessee when we used to play down there. Next thing i know i get home and see a message from your aunt wishing you happy birthday, sorry i forgot, but happy birthday. Thank you for being a great friend and more importantly one I promise I will never forget. Someday I want another shot at you pitching and me hitting Lol. Miss you bro!

Dennis McRoberts

September 30, 2018

Today my Son would have turned37 yrs old. Miss him so much. Doesn't seem like 14yrs. We Love you Son. Watch over your mother.

HELEN MCROBERTS

September 30, 2018

Happy Birthday in Heaven, never far from my thoughts. Aunt Helen loves you and misses you..ALWAYS

Diane Roemke

September 29, 2018

Wishing you a happy birthday . Miss you Sam.
Love Aunt DIane

DiANE Roemke

March 23, 2018

Sam,
Its Spring again and opening day is less than a week away which brings thoughts of you. I so enjoyed watching you pitch and miss you .
Love Aunt Di

March 22, 2018

Dennis just wanted you to know that I'm doing my part to keep your memory alive with the scholarship fund I started in 2002 and re-named after you!
19 FHS players below have received a scholarship under your name to further their education and play ball!
I loved you like a son and will always remember your smile and energy you brought with you everywhere you went.
See ya in heaven some day,
Coach Hubb

2002 Jason Brown
2003 Don Schultheiss
2004 Kevin Wolfe,Jeff McGuffey,Trent Hanna
2005 Alex Rulon
2006 Aaron Revel
2007 Phil Bauer
2008 Austin Ventling
2009 Daniel Constable
2010 Mitch Durbin
2011 Andrew Guenther
2012 Braden Burdine
2014 Kyle Luensman,Travis Rowland,Noah Heard
2015 Dalton Hansel & Dalton Whitaker
2016 Ben Matthews
2017 Lucas Sheriff

Dennis McRoberts

May 9, 2017

Have had you on my mind alot. Baseball is being played ,seems like every where i turn. Actually drove down to WaterWorks Park or FYBA.Started remembering on the big diamond#1 how you dominated the purple team with their 3 uni changes and purple van. Another Easter .Love you Son. Daddy

Dennis McRoberts

February 12, 2017

Son just talked to your girl Crystal. Well i don't have to tell you ,she loves you still. Hurts everyday. I tried to comfort her. But she won't be comforted until she is with you again. Sure miss you and Champ during hunting season. I try but its not the same. You understood how to be still ,be ready etc. But just wanted to say I Love You .Daddy

Dennis McRoberts

January 21, 2017

Son i haven't been at this site in a while. Just wanted to chime in and sure your getting a laugh out of sloth becoming a jar head. Miss you and champ so much . Hunting is nothing like the three of us . Oh keeping your gun out there lnocking them down. Well you seen we got a new president. Hope things get better. Well know i have said your name for a reason. One so you hear me. And 2 if that day comes where i can't remember peoples names, you will meet me when i come to see you. Hug my Dad and Mom. Give champ hug. Love you Son #3 Daddy

November 2, 2016

MIssing you Sam

dawn Phillips

October 28, 2016

toni i think about you a lot and hope that things are a bit easier for you and big dennis as the years pass by dennis will always be with you xxx love dawn xx i dont understand why but i felt an overwhelming feeling that i should read lil dennis s page

Chrissy Berger

March 8, 2016

I have yet to watch your bro Keith preach. He sent me an invite yesterday to his church which I then invited many family and friends. My father who is very into his own church messaged me and remembered you playing baseball with my brother Jason Berger. You were amazing. I remember how big of a crush my bff Vicky always had on you and how at Debbie Trailer Park wewould go out and play mainly so she could see you. I was older, but she definitely had a good eye. You were handsome before even becoming a teen, man. Miss those old Debbie Park days, your smile melted all the girls hearts. RIP Dennis!

Dennis McRoberts

October 1, 2014

Happy birthday my baby boy. Was looking at a picture when you got your first squirrel. It reminded me of us hunting at eastfork. How at 10 you were shooting at those deer as they ran by with that 12 gauge. Well I know you here my voice every day. Your mom still as beautiful as ever. Hug Grampa and grandma for me. You got your champ . Love you.See you soon.Daddy

Ken Carrier

February 27, 2013

Well brother the baseball season is getting ready to kick into high gear. Still think about baseball down in Tennessee during the summer. Cruising the strip after games, the water balloon fight with our parents outside the hotel, and the still cannot forget when you picked off like 9 or 10 guys on first in one game. You even had me guessing at first half the time whether you were going to throw over or to the batter. Think about you all the time brother you are and always will be one person in my life who I will never forget. Thank you for all the memories.

DENNIS MCROBERTS

October 2, 2012

HEY SON WERE STILL LOVING YOU TODAY EVEN MORE DAD#3

Kristen Clark

September 29, 2012

I love that this is still going. I think about your family often :) hope all is well. The entries make me smile. And it reminds me to never take people for granted.

September 25, 2012

Sam
JUst wanted to remember you and your birthday. Wish you were here to do it in person.
Love Aunt Di

Sandy Bitter

September 18, 2012

Dennis, I didn't have a chance to meet you but I know your parents. Your mother speaks so joyfully of you. May you rest in peace and God Bless you.

DENNIS MCROBERTS

October 9, 2011

SO WENT OUT ,JUST LIKE LIL DEN AND I WOULD HAVE AND PLAYED SOME GOLF AT OUR FAVORITE COURSE. YOU WILL PROBABLY THINK I HAVE TRULY WENT OFF THE DEEP END AFTER READING THIS. BUT I PLAYED 2 GOLF BALLS I HIT MINE FIRST THEN I HIT THE 2ND ONE FOR LIL DEN. OH DRINKING GATORADE :) SO IT WAS AN AMAZING DAY. FOR SOME REASON :) I WAS CONCENTRATING ON EVERYSHOT. WELL I WOULD HIT A LONG DRIVE AND THEN I WOULD HIT A 2ND BALL AND HIT IT BETTER. WELL I ONLY ONCE WITH MY DAD ,SAME COURSE SHOT A 39. WELL WITH HELP OF SQUIRRELS FINDING THE BALLS IN THE ROUGH I SHOT WITH 1ST BALL 42 GREAT RIGHT-WITH THE 2ND BALL STARTING ON HOLE #3 I STARTED SAYING OK D YOUR UP THEN PROCEEDED TO PLAY BY MYSELF :) I NEW SOMETHING SPECIAL WAS HAPPENING BUT WHEN I DROVE THE GREEN ALMOST DARK OUT WITH LIL Ds BALL AND WAS A 3 FOOTER AWAY FROM THE FLAG . I BROKE DOWN. BUT IT WAS OK BECAUSE I LOOKED UP AND STARTED LAUGHING. SO I GUESS FAITH IF HELD ONTO CAN SHOW UP AT ANY TIME. I HOPE YOU HAVE ENJOYED THIS STORY. OH BY THE WAY WHEN THE OLD MAN AND GROUNDS KEEPER WHO WERE WAITING FOR ME BECAUSE WE WERE THE LAST ONES ON THE COURSE, THEY SAW THE DRIVE ON #9 AND ASKED "WELL WHAT DID YOU SHOOT".THEY COULD TELL I HAD BEEN CRYING AND ASKED IF I WAS OK. I REPLIED I DONT THINK IT GETS ANY BETTER THAN TODY. WE WENT INSIDE AND THE OLD MAN ADDED THE SCORES FOR ME HE LOOKED AT ME AND SAID CONGRADULATIONS ON THE 34 . I SHOWED THEM THE VIDEO ON MY PHONE OF LIL DEN PITCHING ON FOX TV. THEY BOTH TRIED TO HOLD BACK TEARS BUT , ISAID ITS BEEN A GREAT DAY TO WHICH THE GROUNDS KEEPER SAID HEY GOD BLESS YOU MAN . I SAD HE JUST DID.LOVE DADDY#3

diane roemke

October 8, 2011

you are certainly on my mind this week
miss you sam

DENNIS MCROBERTS

October 6, 2011

YOU HAVE GOT TO BE PLAYING A PRACTICAL JOKE ON ME. BECAUSE HOW YOU WOULD GET SO TAN IN THE SUMMER AND YOUR COLLEGE TEAMATES WOULD SAY YOU LOOKED MEXICAN. WELL I HAVE MET AND WORK WITH SOME REALLY NICE MEXICANS. OH AND THEY WANT ME TO COACH THEIR INDOOR SOCCER GAME.JUST GAVE THEM A FEW POINTERS AND THEY WON BOTH GAMES IN A ROW. OF COURSE WE CELEBRATED WITH 14 PITCHERS OF DOS EQUAIS. THEY ARE FUNNY . THEY HAVE SEEN YOUR PICTURES AND HAVE EVEN SAID YOU COULD PASS FOR A MEXICAN. MAN ITS TIMES LIKE THAT , IWISH YOU WERE HERE. LOVE YOU D3$ . OH YOUR TREE IS DOING FINE.

October 1, 2011

Happy Birthday Sam

MIss you

toni mcroberts

October 1, 2011

happy birthday angel love always and forever maa

DENNIS MCROBERTS

September 29, 2011

WELL I CANT BELEIVE YOU WOULD BE TURNING 30 YRS. OLD IN A FEW HOURS.I KNOW YOU SEE US HURTING OVER YOU . BUT STILL WE GO FORWARD WITH OUR LIVES ,KEEPING OUR FAITH AND KNOWING THAT SOME DAY WE EACH WILL STAND BEFORE YOU AGAIN. MAA SENDS ALL HER LOVE AND WANTED ME TO WISH YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TONIGHT. YOUR HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI GAME IS OCT. 15TH. SO IF YOU CAN HELP ME GET THROUGH IT AGAIN. THEN YOUR GOLF OUTING IS OCT. 22ND. SEND A COUPLE OF THOSE MONSTER DRIVES OF YOURS OUR WAY. HEY MY PRAYER INCLUDE YOU EVERY DAY AND MY LOVE GROWS STRONGER FOR YOU EVERY DAY. GOD BLESSED US ALL WITH YOUR 23YRS. LOVE MOM DAD DAN KEITH

DENNIS MCROBERTS

May 1, 2011

did some early morning pheasant hunting sat, watched cris l. dog work, got thinking even as smart as he is . you trained champ to be better than any dog i have hunted over. SO SEE ALL THOSE DAYS RUSHING HOME FROM SCHOOL TO GET YOUR GREEN EYED CHOCOLATE PAID OFF. I STILL PASS THE AREA BY THE TRAILOR PARK AND LOOK OVER BY THE POND AND VISUALIZE YOU AND CHAMP THERE CALLING IN DUCKS . THEN YOU SENDING HIM IN AFTER THEM. YEA YOUR SHRINE IS UP AT THE HIGH SCHOOL NOW. COACH HUB BROUGHT BACK SOME ITEMS THAT THEY HAD DOUBLES OR RAN OUT OF ROOM. YOU CAN STAY WITHIN MY HEART FOREVER. DADS LOVE.

Diane Roemke

April 27, 2011

Sam
Well it is that time again . Baseball in the air . Reds doing ok ...Sure wish you were here. The other day I was talkinhg about our trip to Hueston Woods , camping out marshmallows and hot dogs.. That was a special time and am glad I had that time with you and Keith.
Love Aunt Di

DENNIS MCROBERTS

April 23, 2011

HEY SON YOUR MOTHER AND I ARE BOTH NOTICING THESE TWO GEESE SHOWING UP ALMOST EVERY WHERE WE GO ;)

DENNIS MCROBERTS

February 26, 2011

WELL CONTINUE TO MEET PEOPLE ,BECAUSE OF YOU. BUT I REALLY WANTED TO SHARE THIS WITH LIL DENS FREINDS. THIS WEEK ONE OF THE YOUNGER GUYS AT THE SHOP HAD HEARD SO MUCH ABOUT YOU AND SAW ALL THE PICTURES AND YOUR DEER PLAQUE,ETC., SO HE WANTED TO GO UP TO FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL AND SEE YOUR TREE AND PICTURE. WELL WHEN WE ARRIVED THERE STANDING NEXT TO LIL DENS TREE WAS A YOUNG MAN . HE WAS A FAIRFIELD FRESHMAN WHO PLAYED BASEBALL. WHEN WE PULLED UP HE STARTED TO WALK AWAY , WHEN SAID ITS OK , HE IS MY SON. HE THEN SAID MAN I AM SO SORRY . I HEARD HE WAS LIKE THE NASTY,S PITCHER THAT CAME OUT OF FAIRFIELD.I TALKED A LITTLE ABOUT HOW DENNIS LOVED THIS CITY AND WAS SO PROUD OF FAIRFIELD BASEBALL. HIS MOM PULLED UP TO PICK HIM UP AND HE SAID HE KNEW HE COULDNT COME CLOSE TO THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS THAT DENNIS HAD ACHEIVED, BUT JUST THE LOOK IN THAT PICTURES EYES OF DENNIS MADE HIM WANT IT EVEN MORE. I TOLD HIM I WOULD KEEP AN EYE OUT AS I ALWAYS DO ON HOW WELL FAIRFIELD DOES THIS YEAR. AFTER WE SPENT A COUPLE MOMENTS LOOKING AT HIS TREE AND PLAQUE , WE LEFT AND THE GUYS FROM THE SHOP WERE LEFT SPEECHLESS. ONE OF THEM JUST TURNED 22. SO YOU SEE IF YOU TRULY ARE SINCERE TO PEOPLE IT DOES COME BACK TEN FOLD. SON YOU STILL MAKE ME SO PROUD TO SAY I WAS AND STILL AM YOUR FATHER. LOVE DAD#3

Helen McRoberts

January 11, 2011

See you someday soon Baby..Love you

DENNIS MCROBERTS

January 9, 2011

HAPPY NEW YEAR SON . JUST MISS YOU SO MUCH .LOVE DAD

December 16, 2010

Sam
Missing you again this holiday season .
Love aunt di

dennis mcroberts

December 11, 2010

today is a sad day as we were hunting rabbits one of my brother daves best dog ran up on to a railroad track when a train came speeding by. peanut , she was a great hunting dog and even a more lovable beagle. so lil den you must of needed a great rabbit dog. dad#3

DENNIS MCROBERTS

November 11, 2010

HEY LIL DEN JUST WANTED TO CHIME IN AND SAY I LOVE YOU. LOOKED AT THE SUNSETS THE LAST FEW NIGHTS AND COULDNT HELP TO THINK OF YOU AND I HUNTING ALL DAY AT BROOKVILLE AND SEEING THE SKYS AT SUNRISE THEN SEEING THE SUNSET WITH THE PEACH COLOR REFLECTING OFF THE RIPPLED WATERS .SO APRIL FINALLY CALLED YOUR MOM AND MADE HER SO HAPPY. SHE REALLY LOVES APRIL. MA IS HAVING IT A LITTLE TUFF , DEALING WITH THE HOLIDAYS COMING , KNOWING YOU WONT BE HERE . BUT DEN KNOW THIS YOU HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH ALOT OF FRIENDS WHO TALK ABOUT YOU EVERY DAY. AND COME ON I HAVE YOU VIDEO FROM 3YRS. TO THE LAST HUNT YOU SPENT WITH ME AND CHAMP AND YOUR UNCLE BOBBY.SO WHEN I WANT TO SEE YOU AT ANY AGE I CAN JUST LOOK AT THE TEAR ON THE TAPE AND WATCH YOU LAUGHING AND SEE YOUR BEAUTIFUL PERSONALITY. WHAT ABOUT YOUR OLDER BROTHER HAVING HIS OWN CHURCH NOW. GREAT JUST GREAT.LOVE DAD#3

Chris Harrison

October 20, 2010

Hi everyone I never had the opportunity to meet Dennis. However, I can tell what a wonderful individual he was by everyone's input. I did meet his father yesterday and i just wanted to say what a blessing it was to get to speak with a devoted and loving father. My wife and I are so happy we met him. Today, many fathers either don't get too, or take the time they should just to love their children. I can tell this was not the case for Dennis. I can only offer the encouragement that the grace of our Lord will be shown through this situation some day. That is my hope and belief. Isaiah 55:8 tells us that "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. With so many disappointments in my family's lives we can only trust He knows what He is doing. I sincerely wish your family didn't not have to go through this pain. We are so sorry. My family and I offer our sincere condolences to a wonderful family of people and hope the Creator continues to work in your lives the way He does to provide the peace we all need.

God Bless,
Chris and Erica Harrison

DENNIS MCROBERTS

October 17, 2010

OK WELL YESTERDAY WAS A BEAUTIFUL DAY OUTSIDE.THE 5TH ANNUAL DENNIS MCROBERTS MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING WENT OFF AND IT JUST KEEPS GETTING MORE FUN . IT WAS GOOD TO SEE THE BASEBALL PLAYERS FROM LIL D s CLLEGE TEAMS. ALSO ADAM KEEL AND HIS DAD CAME OUT. MERCKEL(SAM) , JOZZY, DONELLEY,BIG BEN CRONIN, NAGEL, MCKEEVER,COACH MURRAY,AND LOTS MORE I JUST CANT REMEMBER ALL THE NAMES.MY GROUP LIL DENS UNCLE BOBBY,TWO OF MY OLD FRIENDS TERRY AND CHRIS READNOWERS, AND MYSELF HAD PROBABLY MORE FUN THAN YOUR ALLOWED ON A GOLF COURSE.SORIES WERE TOLD ,LAUGHTER WAS A CONSTANT. WE SHOT 2 UNDER PAR AFTER STARTING THE FIRST HOLE BY ME DRAINING A 15 FOOTER FOR BIRDIE,I THOUGHT WELL LIL DEN THIS IS THE ONE. WE PLAYED GREAT ,BUT LEFT 6 OR MAYBE SEVEN PUTTS INSIDE OF 6 FT. SO WE SHOULD HAVE BEEN 8 OR 9 UNDER. THEN WHAT REALLY STINGS IS THIS YEAR 8 UNDER PAR TOOK 1ST PLACE. ONCE AGAIN THE HAPPINESS I SAW IN HIS TRUE FRIENDS FACES MADE THE WAIT FOR THIS OUTING WELL WORTH IT. GOD BLESSED US WITH PERFECT WEATHER AND EVERY NOW AND THEN I CAUGHT MYSELF SAYING MAN DENNIS WOULD BE LAUGHING ALONG WITH EVERYBODY. AND IN SOME WAYS BECAUSE HE WORKED AT THIS COURSE AND HE AND MYSELF PLAYED ALMOST EVERY NIGHT THAT YEAR I COULD FEEL HIS PRESENCE. GEESE THAT JUST SAT RIGHT NEXT TO US WHILE WE PUTTED, THE SKY WITH ITS BIG FLUFFY WHITE CLOUDS WITH A BEAUTIFUL COLOR OF BLUE SKY AS A BACKDROP. SO NOW THE WAIT FOR NEXT YEARS BEGINS. IF YOU DIDNT MAKE THIS YEARS ,DONT MISS NEXT YEARS.TIME TO START DUCK HUNTING AND DEER HUNTING . BUT 1ST TODAY I AM GOING TO SEE MY 14YR OLDS LAST DOUBLEHEADER FOR FALL BASEBALL. HE,S PITCHING IN BOTH GAMES.LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST , THATS THE MESSAGE I LEFT WITH THE CROWD AT THE FAIRFIELD HIGH MEMORIAL BASEBALL GAME,AND TO THE GOLFERS AT THE OUTING, AND TO WHOM EVER READS THIS NOW. LIVE LIFE LIVE BIG D

DENNIS MCROBERTS

October 13, 2010

THE GOLF OUTING IS HERE. IT JUST SEEMS STILL SO STRANGE THAT WE ARE GETTING TOGETHER TO REMEMBER YOU. JUST SITTING ING MY TREE STAND THE OTHER DAY WHEN I COULD HEAR IN MY HEAD YOU SAYING WELL TIME FOR DUCKS AND DEER DAD. THEN THIS SEASON WILL FLY BY AND I CAN HEAR YOU SAYING ON THE LAST DAY OF HUNTING SEASON "JUST 5 WEEKS TIL PITCHERS AND CATCHERS GOT TO REPORT TO CAMP. AND IT WAS THEN WHEN I REALIZED THATS HOW WE LIVED OUR LIVES.SPENDING EVERY DAY ,WARM,HOT ,RAINY,OR COLD OF THE YEAR DOING SOMETHING WE BOTH ENJOYED. YOUR MOM THINKS THIS IS THE YEAR I DROP THAT GIANT BUCK THAT HAS ELUDED ME FOR YEARS. SHE SAID DO IT FOR YOU. SO I HAVE A MISSION SON. JUST KEEP SHOWING EVERYBODY THAT COMES INTO MY AREA OF THE SHOP THAT PICTURE OF YOU AND ME GRILLING DEER STEAKS WITH SNOW IN THE BACKGROUND AROUND MIDNIGHT. LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND MISS YOU EVEN MORE. UNTIL THAT DAY. GOD SPEED DAD#3

helen mcroberts

October 9, 2010

Hi Baby,
Today you left us so many years ago. That evening will always stick in my mind, I know where your at and the joy you feel but I;m selfish and wonder what you would look lke and the children you would have had. We will meet again Dennis. I love you and miss you. SAVE THE LAST DANCE BABY,,,,

October 8, 2010

6 YEARS AGO TODAY I LOST MY LOVE, BEST FRIEND AND ALL AROUND COMPANION. IT TOOK ME A LONG TIME TO UNDERSTAND WHY YOU WERE TAKEN SO EARLY, WHICH I HONESTLY STILL CANT FULLY UNDERSTAND NOR MAKE SENSE OF, ALL I KNOW IS THAT GOD NEEDED A SPECIAL PERSON IN HEAVEN AND HE CALLED ON YOU, HIS ANGEL TO TAKE HOME. DENNIS, I KNOW YOU ARE HERE WITH ALL OF US EVERY SECOND OF EVERYDAY. THERE ISNT A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT I DONT THINK OF YOU. YOU ALWAYS HAVE A WAY OF MAKING ME LAUGH AT THE MOST ODD TIMES. ITS WEIRD, I WILL JUST THINK OF SOMETHING YOU DID OR SAID IN MY HEAD AND BUST OUT LAUGHING, PEOPLE AROUND ME WILL JUST LOOK AT ME LIKE IM CRAZY AND ASK WHAT IS SO FUNNY. I CANT EVEN EXPLAIN. NO ONE WOULD UNDERSTAND. I JUST SMILE DENNIS AND KNOW YOU UNDERSTAND AND KNOW WHAT IM LAUGHING ABOUT. ITS KIND OF LIKE OUR WEIRD WAY OF COMMUNICATION FROM HEAVEN TO EARTH. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN CONTINUE TO WALK WITH ME EACH DAY AND WATCH OVER ME AND MY LITTLE ANGEL.

DENNIS MCROBERTS

October 2, 2010

WELL TODAY OCT.2ND FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL IS HOLDING THERE DENNIS MCROBERTS ANNUAL ALUMNI BASEBALL GAME TO HONOR AND KEEP LIL DEN,S LEGACY ALIVE.THEY HAVE COMPLETED HIS SHRINE AND ARE DONATING FUNDS TO A HIGH SCHOOL ATHELETE. EMOTIONS . THEN OCT. 16TH THE DENNIS MCROBERTS MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING IS RIGHT ON SCHEDULE. I SPOKE TO TOM BROWNING AND HE IS OUT IN ARIZONA AND WILL NOT MAKE IT THIS YEAR BUT IS SENDING SOME AUTOGRAPHED BASEBALLS TO THE OUTING. SO IT HELPS TO KNOW THAT YOU RAISED A CHILD THAT PEOPLE LIVED , LOVED AND LAUGHED WITH. WE JUST CELEBRATED OUR 34TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, YESTERDAY. BUT IT IS SO HARD TO FOCUSS ON OUR TIME TOGETHER WHEN THE DAY BEFORE WAS LIL DEN,S 29TH BIRTHDAY. BUT KNOW MY SON I AM DENNIS MCROBERTS , AND UNTIL I AM CALLED YOU WILL STILL BE WALKING ON THIS EARTH. I WILL TRY TO HIT ONE OUT OF THE PARK TODAY FOR YOU.AND ALSO I PUT TOGETHER A TEAM THAT I THINK WILL WIN YOUR GOLF OUTING. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SPIRIT HAS DONE FOR ALL OF US WHO NEED TO FEEL WHAT LOVE IS. I LOVE YOU SON THANKS FOR LETTING THE REDS OVERTAKE THOSE DREADED ST.LOUIE RED BIRDS :{ :}]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]

Keith McRoberts

September 30, 2010

Just went down memory lane today by going down to waterworks ball fields.As I walk down by diamond 3 I could almost see my grandpa McRoberts wearing his Bombers hat by the 3rd base dug out.As I looked over to the t ball field I was waiting for Dennis to come running out of the dug out with his purple Stallions baseball uniform completly cover in dirt with a red mustache from his cherry snow cone.I almost scene my dad picking up the equiptment bag on diamond 4 starting his coaching carreer while I was 8 yrs old on the Packers.I made my way across to Diamond 2 and I almost thought I could here my mom cheering me on as I struck out another batter while my grandpa Koth was saying that`s a boy. I walked down to the the babe ruth fields in tears thinking of my baby brother who was taking away so soon but strange enough as I looked up in the sky(God as my Witness)the clouds formed a giant #3 over the park.I`ve got a picture of it captured on my phone.Happy Birthday Dennis

September 29, 2010

Just a note to say Happy Birthday to you. WE miss you Sam . Stopped by your tree at the high school just to feel close to you.It is looking a little weary as we have had so little rain. Send some our way .
Love Aunt Di

TONI MCROBERTS

September 29, 2010

WELL SON ANOTHER YEAR ,AND SOMEHOW I MADE IT THROUGH . YOU KNOW THERE IS NOT ONE DAY GONE BY THAT I HAVENT THOUGHT OF YOU AND MISS YOU. SO FROM YOUR MA HAPPY BIRTHDAY WITH LOVE FROM THE ALL OF MY HEART.SOME DAY I WILL HOLD YOU IN MY ARMS AGAIN. BECAUSE I BELIEVE, I BELIEVE :)

September 29, 2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE MOST AMAZING MAN I EVER KNEW. CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER ME EVERYDAY. THANKS FOR ALWAYS LETTING ME KNOW YOU ARE THERE. I WILL LOVE YOU ALWAYS.

DENNIS MCROBERTS

September 27, 2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAY , YOUNG MAN. WELL YOUR MOM WAS GOING THROUGH SOME OF YOUR ITEMS AND FOUND A BAG OF DRIED LEAVES FROM 2006 THAT I COLLECTED OFF YOUR TREE STAND . I HAVE TO ADMIT I FORGOT ALL ABOUT THEM. ME ,DAVE AND RABBIT WENT TO W.VA. SATURDAY DEER HUNTING. I SPENT MOST OF THE TIME THINKINKING ABOUT YOU YOUR LAST TRIP THERE. VISUALIZING YOU FLYING ACROSS THE TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN,S ROLLING GREEN HILLS. I KNOW YOU ARE UP THERE JUST LAUGHING AS THOSE TERRIBLE ST.LOUIS CARDINALS WILL BE HOME WATCHING OUR REDS TAKE THE NATIONAL LEAGUE TITLE. WELL JUST CONTINUE TO SHOW ME SIGNS WHEN I,M OUT THERE WATCHING ,WHAT I TAUGHT YOU , THE SUNRISES AND SUNSETS. I LOVE YOU .SO UNTIL THAT DAY DADDY#3

September 23, 2010

HI BRO AND SIS N LAW... IM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT CHAMP. NOT ONLY THE PAIN OF LOSING A BELOVED PET,BUT IM SURE IT WAS LIKE A PART OF LIL DEN MISSING AGAIN. I FEEL YOUR PAIN. IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.....LOVE YA SIS

helen mcroberts

September 14, 2010

Im sorry to hear about CHAMP, HE WAS A AWESOME DOG. I can only envision lil den and him walking together

Diane Roemke

September 13, 2010

So sorry to hear about champ . We miss you Sam.
Aunt Di

DENNIS MCROBERTS

September 10, 2010

HEY LIL DEN THANK YOU FOR TAKING CHAMP. HE MISSED YOU EVEN BEFORE YOU LEFT FOR HEAVEN. THE GEESE FLYING OVER SECONDS AFTER HE PASSED SHOCKED ME. THEN AS I HELD HIM AND HE STARTED WAGGING HIS TAIL WHEN I SAID HEAR THE GEESE CHAMP.THEN I KNEW YOU WERE THERE BECAUSE HE STARTED WAGGING EVEN FASTER , I SAW IT WITH MY OWN TWO EYES, WITH NO BREATHING HE DID THAT . I TOLD HIM TO GO TO YOU.ITS KINDA STRANGE THAT HE WOULD DIE ON THE EXACT DAY HE WAS BORN AT 15 YRS. OLD. THANKS SON FOR LETTING ME EXPERIENCE SUCH A GREAT PET. I,M PRETTY SURE YOU WERE JUST AS HAPPY TO SEE HIM AS HE WAS TO SEE YOU. WELL ITE THAT TIME OF THE YEAR WHEN WE START GOING ON OUR EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER.THE LOVE FOR YOU GETS STRONGER EVERY DAY. WELLTHANKS FOR LOOKING OVER ME THROUGH THAT ANGIOGRAM, IF IT WASN,T FOR YOUR MOM ,WELL ENOUGH SAID LOVE YOU FOREVER DAD#3

Helen McRoberts

August 25, 2010

It's been a long time since I have wrote in here. You haven't been far from my thoughts this yr. Trevor was playing ball this year and I couldn't believe his talent. Lil Den he's pitching and is really good at it. I absolutly love watching him, his stance is awesome and he really gives it his all. On state tournaments we faced teams that were well trained and killed us. The tesm was giving up and Trev was still giving it his all. The boys on the other team had poor sportsmanship and hit one of our players in the chest on purpose and that lil guy got up holding his chest and ran to first base. They tried so hard. On the last game the kids on the team decided not to play and Trev was mad, we wound up going swimming and on the way Trevor asked me if you would be disappointed in him. I told him no, he said but mom he and Grampa are my Angels. He so believes you are there with him, I have to say I believe it also. You are his idol, I cant wait til next season to see how he grows in a game he loves. Thanks for standing by his side out there. Aunt Helen loves you and misses you. Save the last dance for me. I only pray he becomes half of the player you were. Thank you Ken Carrier for a great story ,keep them coming. I love you Angel.

Ken Carrier

August 23, 2010

Dennis just had to let you know I am always thinking about you. I still refuse to believe that you are gone because I always find myself talking about you whenever someone is telling baseball stories. I always laugh when someone tries to tell me how good some left-hander's move is, I then have to tell the story from the wooden bat classic when you picked off like 10-12 guys in one game because the ump was squeezing the zone on you. I will never forget that day. It got to a point where I was having trouble knowing when you were throwing over. Then the 1st base coach kept complaining that I was tagging them too hard and I remember you laughing on the mound. I am coaching now and find that I am always talking about you when I am coaching. You will never be forgotten dude, I miss you and love you. Do me a favor, watch over my boy and be that voice in his ear when I get him on a ball field. I know if you are talking to him I've got nothing to worry about. If you can talk him into being a lefty that would be even better. Rebels forever!

DENNIS MCROBERTS

August 5, 2010

JUST NEEDED TO LET YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I MISS YOU. I HAD YOUR MOMS CAR FIXED AND HAD TO BE DRIVEN HOME BY THE GUY WHO WAS GETTING OFF WORK AT THAT TIME. WE STARTED TALKING ABOUT THE YOUNG PITCHERS THE REDS HAD HERE AND IN THE MINORS. WHICH HE SAID HOW TOM BROWNING WAS WORKING HIS SKILLS INTO THESE KIDS.WELL THE NEXT THING YOU KNOW WE WERE SITTING FRONT OF YOUR MEMORIAL TREE AND PLAQUE IN FRONT OF FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL. HE LOOKED TOTALLY SHOCKED,BUT KEPT SAYING MAN I,M SO SORRY. AS YOU CAN SEE I WILL KEEP YOU ALIVE ,JUST BY EVERY DAY TALKING ABOUT YOU. LIKE TRAVIS SAYS THE APPLE DIDN,T FALL TO FAR FROM THE TREE. LOVE DAD

DENNIS MCROBERTS

May 1, 2010

HEY LIL DEN JUST HERE TO SAY I MISS YOU. I GUESS ITS BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN GOING TO KYLERS BASEBALL GAMES AND SEEING MCROBERTS 3 JERSEY. HE REALLY MISSES YOU. HE ASK ME QUESTIONS ALL THE TIME ABOUT YOU. WE WERE AT JOE NUXALLS DRIVING RANGE AND JOES SON KIM CAME AND STARTED TALKING TO US . I FOUND MYSELF SAYING TO KIM REMEMBER WHEN LIL DEN WAS HITTING YOUR GOLF BALLS OUT OF THE COMPLEX AND HE LAUGHED. HE HAS THAT BASEBALL DREAM ALONG WITH THE POWER PITCHING TO HELP HIM ALONG. WOW HE CAN CRUSH A BALL. WELL LOVE YOU DAD#3 WE ALL SEE YOU IN LIL MALYKI,ITS GOOD BUT HURTS SOMETIMES

April 24, 2010

JUST FOUND OUT TODAY THAT THE DENNIS MCROBERTS MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING WILL TAKE PLACE AT WALDEN PONDS ON OCTOBER 16 TH . SO THAT GIVES YOU PLENTY OF TIME TO GET YOUR TEAMS TOGETHER AND JOIN US FOR A DAY OF FUN AND CELEBRATION . YOU CAN GO TO WWW.MSJ.EDU AND GO TO THE BASEBALL SECTION AND LOOK FOR DENNIS MCROBERTS MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING THEN CLICK ON IT , TO GET YOUR ENTRY FORM. HOPE TO SEE ALL THERE. NEVER FORGET HIS SPIRIT. LAUGH WHEN YOU THINK OF HIM. BIG DEN

DENNIS MCROBERTS

January 20, 2010

Something happened today THAT WAS AGAIN PROOF THAT LIL DEN IS STILL COMUNICATING. WELL BEFORE YOU THINK I HAVE TOTALLY LOST IT. HEAR THIS. MY BOSS AND I WERE TALKING ABOUT ALL THE GEESE HE SAW ON THE WAY UP THE STREET TO OUR SHOP, WHICH BY THE WAY IS RIGHT UP THE STREET FROM THE TRAILOR PARK WHERE LIL DEN WAS BORN AND RAISED, . WELL WE WERE TALKING ABOUT HOW THE SEASON IS OVER IN TWO WEEKS AND WE,WALKED TO THE FRONT WINDOWS OF OUR SHOW ROOM WHEN, WOW, LIL DENS TRUCK PASSED BY SLOWLY. MY BOSS SAID OUT LOUD THERE GOES YOUR SONS TRUCK.WE LOOKED AT EACH OTHER AND I JUST STARED, AT THE DARK TINTED WINDOWS AND JUST FOR A FEW SECONDS, I FELT LIKE LIL DEN MIGHT HAVE BEEN DRIVING IT. OH IT GETS BETTER, THE GUY THEN AS THE TRUCK SLOWLY MOVED OUT OF SIGHT , THE FRONT WINDOWS WERE FILLED WITH HONKING GEESE, THOUSANDS. WE JUST STOOD THERE AND I STARTED LAUGHING. BY THE WAY HIS TRUCK LOOKS EXACTLY THE SAME , BUT SOUNDS VERY HOT ROD LIKE WITH THE DUAL EXHAUST STICKING OUT THE BACK. I GUESS LATELY I HAVE BEEN HUNTING BY MYSELF SO I CAN LET MY FEELINGS OUT. SEE THIS IS THE TIME WHEN DEN AND I WOULD GO FROM BEING SAD THAT THE SEASON WAS ENDING , THEN GET HAPPY AND START SAYING WELL PITCHERS AND CATCHERS START REPORTING FOR BASEBALL IN A COUPLE WEEKS. HE WOULD ALWAYS SAY THIS YEAR IS GOING TO BE BETTER THAN LAST FOR HIM. WE WOULD SMILE AT EACH OTHER AND I WOULD SAY I BELIEVE YOU. ITS HARD ITS VERY HARD. BUT FOR LIL D I WILL KEEP MY HEART OPEN. LOVE YOU #3 DAD

DENNIS MCROBERTS

January 7, 2010

YEA SIS YOU ARE 100% RIGHT, IT IS A SMALL WORLD.THAT I BELEIVE IS WHY LIL DEN LEFT AS EARLY AS HE DID. SEE , I THINK HE SAW MORE IN HIS 23 YRS. THAT HE REALIZED IT IS THE SAME WHERE EVER YOU GO.BECAUSE I ALSO HAVE CONTINUING VISIT AT WORK AND OTHER PLACES JUST LIKE YOU HAD. WE DID A KITCHEN GRANITE COUNTER FOR THIS WEALTHY OLDER COUPLE . WELL THEY SENT THEIR NEPHEW IN TO DELIVER THE CREDIT CARD FOR THE DEPOSIT. HE LOOKED AT ME AND SAID YOU LOOK FAMILIAR , HAVE WE MET?. I REPLIED WHERE YOU FROM. HE SAID FLORIDA , BUT THEN QUICKLY SAID WELL I WAS BORN THERE BUT I LIVED NEAR HERE IN HAMILTON FOR MOST OF MY LIFE. IASKED HIM HOW OLD HE WAS . HE SAID 27 , I KNEW RIGHT THEN HE WAS SENT BY LIL DEN . NEEDLESS TO SAY 1 HR. LATER OF LITTLE LEAGUE GAMES , AND HIS DISBELIEF OF HOW THE CAR CRASH HAPPENED ,AND WE TRADED NUMBERS AND HE SAID HE WOULD TELL ALOT OF GUYS THAT KNEW D AS HE WAS KNOWN BY HIS FRIENDS.HE SAID HOW HE WAS THE ONLY PITCHER HE COULD NOT GET A HIT OFF OF. HE WAS BLOWN AWAY WHEN I CALLED TOM BROWNING AND TALKED TO HIM .BY THE WAY TOM WISHED OUR FAMILY THE BEST HOLIDAYS . SO HE WILL LIVE ON , NOT EVEN A STUPID CAR WRECK CAN KEEP HIS GREAT SPIRIT FROM MOVING AROUND . HE WAS GOD SENT. MAY GOD GUARD YOUR SOULS , BIG D

January 4, 2010

It never amazes me how small our world is. Yesterday a young man that worked at Michel Tires picked me up at work so I could retrieve my vehicle. I was just making some conversation . He was getting ready to go to FLa.He is originally from Orlando but came here to go to school at MIami.He has graduated but I ask him about his schooling and it turned out he played ball for Miami University. He was a pitcher and his brother catched for Mt St JOe so I mentioned I had a nephew who played for Florence Freedom and Mt St JOe. He said your name and knew you . He was a senior in high school when you left us but said he knew you through Mt St JOe and friends of his who went there.
It just amazes me how many people who know you and still remember.By the way for all reading this is name is Brandon Bellomy(not sure of spelling ) .
Aunt DI

dennis MCROBERTS

January 2, 2010

WELL LOTS OF YOUR COUSINS AND RELATIVES GOT TOGETHER AND ONCE AGAIN YOU WERE THE TOPIC. I HAD TO STEP BACK WHEN I WOULD HEAR THINGS LIKE D-MONEY WOULD HAVE DONE THIS OR THAT,JUST AMAZES ME STILL. BUT AS YOU KNOW SON WHEN YOU WERE CALLED TO GO ,WHO KNEW HOW MANY LIVES YOU WOULD HAVE TOUCHED. BUT IT IS SO EVIDENT WHEN YOU ARE TALKED ABOUT LIKE YOU SHOULD BE WALKING THROUGH THE DOOR . PROUD , SO PROUD OF YOU. YOU WERE THE ONE THAT TRULY GOT IT. LOVE AND MUCH RESPECT . I LOVE YOU D # 3

DENNIS MCROBERTS

December 14, 2009

GOT A COUPLE OF DUCKS AND MY BOSS SHOT YOUR GUN . HE ACTUALLY HIT A WINGED HEN MALLARD AND PUT HER DOWN. I COULD TELL HE LIKE THE WAY IT SHOT JUST FROM THE LOOK ON HIS FACE.THEN IT POURED DOWN RAINING AND THE CREEK JUMPED UP LIKE A TEENAGER AT A DAVID LEE ROTH CONCERT. OH WELL JUST CHIMING IN SON AS I KNOW YOU SEE ME EVERYDAY BUT IT STILL IS FUN SHARING OUR STYLE OF LIFE WITH YOUR FRIENDS , ETC, ETC. LOVE YO MERRY CHRISTMAS LOVE DADDY

December 9, 2009

Sam, Merry xmas
Love you know who

Helen McRoberts

December 8, 2009

It's that time of the year again for all of us' Look down upon us all Jesus and give us the strength to enjoy the birth of Christ, and enjoy the treasured memories of our loved ones who have gone to be with you. Lil Den Aunt Helen thought for a while (long while) going home to be with the father, and those who left before me was where I wanted to be. I learnt in mid October after a car accident that destroyed my truck and gave me the scare of my life. When its time for me to go home I will go and rejoice. Even though we would we cutting the rug lol My work isnt done here yet. I love you my Angel..Save the Last Dance for Me!!!!!! By the way your Big Brother helped me through alot, Thank you Keith love you.

DENNIS MCROBERTS

December 7, 2009

WELL PUT UP THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS YESTERDAY IT WAS HARD YOUR MOM WAS BRINGING ALL THE DECORATIONS FROM UPSTAIRS AND I SAID" I,LL BE HERE ALL DAY AND THEN SOME , I DONT HAVE ANY HELP". SHE SAID IF LIL DEN WAS HERE SHE JUST HAD TO MAKE US HOT CHOCOLATE WITH MARSHMALLOWS AND HE WOULD BE RIGHT THERE HELPING, AS SHE STARTED TO CRY. SO THE HOUSE LOOKS LIKE SOMETHING FROM THE CHRISTMAS VACATION MOVIES, BUT IT HELPS HER TO KEEP HAVING FAITH. ALSO HAVE BEEN DEER HUNTING ALOT. GOT ONE DOE SO FAR{CROSSBOW} . ALOT OF TIME SITTING IN A TREE STAND WANDERING WHY. DUCK SEASON RE-OPENS THIS SATURDAY AND MY BOSS AND A COUPLE OF GUYS ARE GOING TO A COOL HUNT. I AM ACTUALLY GOING TO LET MY BOSS USE LIL DENS SHOTGUN.I TALKED TO TOM BROWNING NOT TO LONG AGO . JUST BASEBALL AND WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN.WELL AS WE NEAR CHRISTMAS I HAVE BEEN WATCHING VIDEOS OF LIL DEN . JUST GOT DONE WATCHING THE ONE WITH APRIL AND DENNIS AND IT FELT LIKE HE SHOULD STILL BE HERE. BUT I HAVE TO KEEP REMINDING MYSELF HOW LUCKY I WAS TO HAVE SPENT HIS ENTIRE LIFE WITH HIM AND NOW HE IS WITH MY DAD ,MY MOM,HIS OTHER GRANDPA, AND ALL THE GOOD WHO HAVE PASSED BEFORE US. IN CLOSING I WISH YOU ALL A SAFE HOLIDAYS AND DONT SPEED AND WEAR YOUR SEAT BELTS.LOVE DAD

Helen McRoberts

October 8, 2009

Today its been 4yrs, its seems like yesterday. I love and miss you, To my Brother I am very sorry from the bottom of my heart and Toni my thoughts are with you. Save that last dance for me baby,think they will laugh at us doing the electric slide.Until we see each other again xoxoxoxoxoxo

October 8, 2009

TODAY IS THE HARDEST DAY OUT OF THE YEAR FOR ME AND MANY OTHERS. DENNIS, SHINE DOWN AND GIVE US A SIGN FROM ABOVE TODAY. KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS EVERY SECOND OF EVERYDAY. WE LOVE YOU DEN AND ALWAYS WILL. #3

HELEN MCROBERTS

October 1, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIL DEN, MISS YOU AND ALWAYS LOVE YOU, SAVE THAT DANCE FOR ME

September 30, 2009

Happy BIrthday Sam.
Missyou
Love Aunt DI

September 30, 2009

Happy Birthday little bro.
We miss you kid.
See you when I get there.
Keith

September 29, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A VERY SPECIAL ANGEL! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING MY GUARDIAN ANGEL AND LETTING ME KNOW EVERYDAY, IN YOUR OWN SPECIAL WAY, YOUR RIGHT HERE WITH ME. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER DENNIS MCROBERTS #3

LOVE ALWAYS, ME.....

September 27, 2009

HEY LIL D JUST WANT TO SHARE THIS ,WITH YOUR FRIENDS. I WAS AT FAIRFIELD FOOTBALL GAME (HOMECOMING). I WAS ON THE TOP OF THE BLEACHERS FACING OUR TRAILOR PARK. JUST BEFORE DARK WE WERE ALL STANDING SINGING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM . AS I STARED INTO THAT BIG FLAG AS THE SKY WAS JUST A LIGHT MAGENTA COLOR LIKE ON CUE AT THE ENDING OF THE SONG A BIG FLOCK OF GEESE DID A PERFECT FLY OVER THE MIDDLE OF THE FIELD AND FLEW TOWARDS OUR TRAILOR. I GOT CHOKED UP WHEN I HEARD THAT HONK COME FROM THAT LEAD GOOSE. OH WE BEAT THE FAVORITE OAK HILLS 1O TO 7 LOVE YOU BUT YOU KNOW ALL THAT . UNTIL THAT DAY LOVE DAD #3

September 27, 2009

WELL SWEETHEART I JUST WANT TO SAY I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU , MA I THINK OF YOU EVERY DAY. THE GEESE FLEW OVER ME GOING TO WORK THE OTHER DAY AND I JUST CRIED. MUSIC, SCENERY, PLACES , EVENTS, ALL ARE WAYS I THINK OF YOU EVERY DAY. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETHEART LOVE MA :0

helen mcroberts

September 10, 2009

I have a hard time i the fall and spring, I think of you and our family who is with you. You are talked about often and like your dad and mom I brag on your ball playing. I love and miss you bunches.."SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME". Love you bub. Aunt Helen

DENNIS MCROBERTS

September 7, 2009

WELL I WATCHED BY MYSELF AGAIN THE WEBN FIREWORKS LAST NIGHT WITH YOU RUNNING THROUGH MY MIND. YOUR BROTHER DAN WAS DOWN THERE. . I TALKED TO HIM BY PHONE,AND HE SAID IT WAS GREAT. I GOT EVERYTHING READY FOR ALL THE DIFFERENT HUNTING SEASONS. BUT I REALLY ,TRULY DONT KNOW IF I WANT TO PUT MYSELF THROUGH THOSE BEAUTIFUL SUNRISES AND SUNSETS AGAIN WITHOUT YOU.THE GOLF OUTING WAS GOOD. I TOOK ANOTHER LEAF FROM YOUR TREE AT THE HIGH SCHOOL AND PUT IT IN MY WALLET. YOU ARE OHIO BORN AND BRED AND WILL SPIRITUALLY ALWAYS BE RIGHT HERE ...... HOME.MA IS DOING OK ,BUT SHE CRYS ALOT ABOUT MISSING HER BABY. SO SEND SOME OF HEAVENS STRENGTH OUR WAY WHEN YOU CAN. UNTIL THAT TIME . I KNOW I DONT HAVE TO EVEN SAY IT , BUT MY HEART IS FILLED WITH LOVE FOREVER FOR YOU DENNIS MCROBERTS #3 DAD

Matt Stanley

August 24, 2009

I use to play baseball against Dennis back in high school and I had the opportunity to meet his father today at his work! He and I had a conversation about Dennis for 2 hours. I can honestly say I now feel like I have known Dennis (junior) my entire life!

Dennis, I know you are watching down on your dad/family right now. All I can say is that you have one of the proudest dads I have ever met! His eyes would light up everytime your name was mentioned! The stories your dad was telling about you will stick with me for a lifetime! I wish I would have had the opportunity to meet you! From the stories he told it sounded like you had more fun in 23 years than most people have in a lifetime!

August 23, 2009

ofallon has taken you but you will always be in our heart.
Love
Di

August 21, 2009

JUST THINKING OF YOU ANGEL....YESTERDAY, TODAY, TOMORROW AND FOREVER! I WANT TO THANK YOU AGAIN FOR THE SIGN YESTERDAY, ITS AMAZING HOW YOU ALWAYS HAVE A WAY OF LETTING ME KNOW YOUR WITH ME EVERY SECOND OF EVERYDAY! XOXO

PATTY ELLIS

June 5, 2009

MY THOUGHTS ARE OF YOU TODAY.I WOKE UP AT 400 AM THINKING OF YOU AND KIM ...FUNNY I CAME ACROSS A PICTURE OF YOU SITTING ON UNCLE KIMS LAP.. YOU MUST HAVE BEEN ABOUT 6 ...THEN I THOUGHT TO MYSELF, 2 ANGELS TOGETHER.. IM SURE HEAVEN HAS 2 OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ANGELS ,CANT WAIT FOR THE DAY WHEN I CAN HUG BOTH YOUR NECKS..UNTIL THEN YOU ARE FOREVER ETCHED IN THE MEMORIES OF MY MIND... MISSING YOU BOTH .. AUNT PAT

HELEN MCROBERTS

March 8, 2009

I MISS YOU ANGEL...

March 7, 2009

i love you son and as you know i need to say your name every day. I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH. WHEN I HERE ZZ TOPPS SONG LA GRANGE I CRANK IT UP AT WORK AND THINK ABOUT YOU WALKING TO THE MOUND. THANK YOU FOR KEEPING MY HEART CLEAN. LOVE DADDY

DENNIS MCROBERTS

January 25, 2009

WELL ANOTHER HUNTING SEASON IS NEARING THE END. IT HAD ALOT OF JOYOUS MOMENTS. BUT I STILL KNOW THAT NO MATTER HOW HARD I TRY TO JUST ENJOY THE SCENERY AND THE EXCITEMENT OF THE HUNTS , I CANT STOP THINKING ABOUT MY SON. HE WOULD HAVE HAD A BLAST THIS YEAR, ESPECIALLY AT ONE OF THE HUNTING SPOTS WE HAVE . YOU START OUT AT 5 :AM REPELLING DOWN A CLIFF , 40 FEET OR SO.DEER WERE TAKEN WATERFOWL, SUIRREL , RABBIT. WE WILL SPRING TURKEY HUNT HERE SOON. SAW LOTS OF BIRDS. I USED HIS SHOT GUN AND KILLED A FEW BLACK DUCKS LOVE MY BOY DAD

December 26, 2008

MERRY CHRISTMAS LITTLE BRO
Things are never the same with out you around Christmas but we are pressing on to a bright future in 2009. We love you and miss you very much kid. Your nephew Kyler says hello and he wants you to know he is following in your foot steps bringing the heat from the mound.
Malyki reminds me alot of you when you were little with his giant smile.
Rest in peace and we will all see you on the other side.
Keith McRoberts
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Helen McRoberts

December 26, 2008

Merry Christmas my angel. You have been in my thoughts and in thoughts of your family thru these holidays. You'll never leave us, embedded to our hearts. I can hear you.grampa,grama uncle kim and the rest that are with you singing Happy Birthday to the BABY Jesus. Look down upon us and pray for and with us. I love you my angel,save the last dance for me. You are dearly missed. Aunt Helen

DENNIS MCROBERTS

December 22, 2008

JUST WANTED TO LET ALL KNOW THAT LIL DENS GOLF OUTING IS ON JUNE 20TH THIS YEAR. THE FORMS WILL SOON BE ON THE COLLEGE OF MT. SAINT JOES WEB SITE . IF YOU DIDNT MAKE IT LAST YEAR ,TRY TO COME THIS YEAR. IT WILL BE AT WALDEN PONDS GOLF COURSE OFF RT.4 THIS ONE WILL FILL UP FAST. SO AS SOON AS YOU SEE THE FORMS GET YOUR TEAMS NAME REGISTERED. THE AFTER PARTY WILL BE AT THE UAW OFF SYMMES RD. FREE BEER FOOD CORNHOLE DOOR PRIZES AND LOTS OF STORIES AND LAUGHING. SO HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THEN. FORMS WILL ALSO BE ON MY PORCH AS SOON AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE. ANY QUESTIONS YOU CALL 513-895-4723 LEAVE MESSAGE AND WE WILL GET RIGHT BACK THANKS BIG D

Helen McRoberts

November 29, 2008

Hi Baby, Thanksgiving is just not the same with the two of us carrying on, Seen your mama and daddy ,brothers and nephews they are all doing great, you would love the youngest he's a riot Den, he has glasses and is a lil man ..I see some of you in him. Give your gramma a b-day kiss for me, thinking of you always, save the last dance for me angel. I Love You, Aunt Helen

DENNIS MCROBERTS

November 17, 2008

I HAVE HAD , STILL SO MANY ENCOUNTERS WITH PEOPLE THAT KNEW THAT SON OF OURS. I MEAN , HE JUST GOT ME A RIDICULOUS PLAN FROM SPRINT WITH ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES FOR ALMOST NOTHING , BECAUSE TWO GORGEUS YOUNG LADIES WHO WENT TO SCHOOL WITH LIL DEN RECOGNIZED THE NAME . THEY WERE SHEDDING TEARS AND SAYING HOW HE WAS COOL AND HOW HANDSOME HE WAS. THEY GRADUATED WITH HIM. SO SOME HOW ANGELS FIND LITTLE WAYS TO SAY THANKS DAD, FOR ALL YOU GAVE ME. LOVE WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN GIVE A CHILD. SO ALL OF YOU , PLEASE DONT TAKE IT FOR GRANITE THAT THEY WILL ALWAYS BE THERE. TAKE TIME BECAUSE GOD HOLDS THE DESTINY OF ALL. MAY GOD GUARD YOUR SOUL, BIG DEN

TONI MCROBERTS

October 31, 2008

HAPPY HALLOWEEN SWEETHEART. WELL THE PAST 2 YRS. I COULDNT PASS OUT CANDY AND SEE ALL THE CUTE KIDS AND COSTUMES BECAUSE IT WAS JUST TOO HARD.WELL THIS YR. YOUR DAD WENT OUT AND BOUGHT CANDY AND PUT THE OUT DOOR FIRE PLACE IN THE DRIVEWAY. HE PUT OUR ROCKING CHAIRS THERE,BUT I STILL AT FIRST FOUND IT HARD TO DO.BUT I MADE MYSELF.WHILE WE WERE OUT THERE WE TALKED OF ALOT OF HALLOWEENS FROM THE PAST.2 OF MY FAVORITES WERE WHEN LIL DEN WAS ABOUT 7 YRS. OLD AND TOWARDS THE END OF THE NIGHTWE CAME UP ON THIS HOUSE THAT THE MAN WAS DRESSED AS JASON WITH KNIFE AND ALL. WE WALKED BY SLOWLY AND WHEN HE STARTED TO MOVE LIL DEN WAS DONE TRICK &TREATING. THE OTHER TIME WAS WHEN HE WAS 19YRS. OLD. HE AFTER GOING OUT THEN LEFT AND WENT TO A HALLOWEEN PARTY AND TRIED TO GET SOMEONE TO GO OUT AND COLLECT CANDY THERE.SO HE TRULY STAYED A KID IN HEART.IF YOU LOOK DEEP IN YOUR SOUL YOU WILL FIND THAT THERE WAS NO BETTER TIME IN YOUR LIFE.SO WHAT I,M TRYING TO SAY IS IT WAS A VERY GOOD NIGHT.I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND MISS YOU LIKE NO OTHER. ALL MY LOVE MOM

DENNIS MCROBERTS

October 30, 2008

HALLOWEEN IS HERE TOMMORROW AND I HAVE THE MEMORY OF LIL DEN ,APRIL , TONI AND MYSELF SITTING ON THE FRONT PORCH LAUGHING AT ALL THE COSTUMES WHILE PASSING OUT CANDY. I REMEMBER LIL DEN WANTED TO GET DRESSED UP AND GO OUT AND GET CANDY. WE ALL LAUGHED AT HIM. I MISS THOSE TIMES. WE WILL PUT THE POT BELLY FIREPLACE IN THE DRIVEWAY AND DRINK SOME HOT CHOCOLATE AND HAVE A GOOD TIME WITH LIL DEN IN OUR HEARTS. MAY GOD GUARD YOUR SOULS BIG D

DENNIS MCROBERTS

October 11, 2008

YEA I SPENT OCT.8TH WATCHING MY WATCH , WHILE WORKING . I WAS TRYING TO WATCH FOR THAT HOUR THAT LIL DEN WAS TAKEN . AS USUAL I WAS CAUGHT UP WITH WHY ? WHY MY SON , WHY IN A CAR? WHY IN A STRANGE STATE AND NOT HERE AT HOME. WHY IS THE PICTURE OF WHERE MY SONS SPIRIT LEFT THIS PLANET THAT HANGS ABOVE MY DESK AT WORK , HAVE EAGLE HILL ON A SIGN? WHY ARE THERE STILL PARTS OF THE CAR STILL THERE AT THE SEEN? WHY DOES EACH YEAR THAT PASSES NOT BRING THE ANSWERS? WHY? BECAUSE GOD KNOWS ALL THE ANSWERS AND SOME DAY I TRUST HE WILL REVEAL WHY? MY BLOOD RAN THROUGH THAT YOUNG MAN . MY SPIRIT WAS CONNECTED TO THAT YOUNG MAN. MY LOVE IS HIS LOVE. BIG DEN. ? ARE YOU SURE WE LOVED YOU ? MAY GOD GUARD YOUR SOULS !

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