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for David 'Okusi
Mom
December 26, 2008
I love you so much son.
Netane
December 26, 2008
I love you daddy..
JARED, MARISA, NATASHA, LILYANNA, DONTAE, bAbY 'OKUSI
December 26, 2008
I LOVE YOU bRO!!!! :)
Tony (AKA Loc)
December 25, 2008
Hey Dave,
Merry Christmas Dave. Christmas isnt the same without you.
Your son really misses you today. Even though he doesnt say it, we can feel he misses you.
I came and visited you today, but you already know that.
Even though I dont write in this book as much as i should, I hope my coming and visiting every week makes up for that.
Everything went well today with everyone's Christmas. First words out of everyones mouths were, "I miss Dave". Especially me, because I know what it feels like not to be appreciated and loved by others.
There is so much I want to say to you right now, but I share my emotions with you every time I visit you. I love you so much Dave.
Netane is coming over tomorrow to build a snowman with me. I wish you were here to put the carrot on the face with us. We are going to have such a fun time. I iwsh you were here to see the expression on his face. He is growing up so fast.
Remember the days when I worked at Dees, and I would serve you a COBB salad, and you would say "HEY LOC, GET ME A COKE" and you would have 10 hard boiled eggs with your chalula sauce, and your ranch dressing.
Then us growing up and everytime you did soemthing wrong, I had to cover for you when the police showed up. But I would always end up singing like a bird to them. Hey I was young then. but there isnt any snitches up in here. Those were the good ole days..
There isnt a minute during the day, that i dont think of you and wish you were here with us. Its been 2 years, but seems like 100,.
When I was young, you were my hero Dave. Whenever kids would give me probelms, I would say "Do you know who my brother is. It's Dave 'Okusi" It was all gravy after that. No one gave me problems. HAHA the joke was on them. Thank you for being my brother and my protector.
I will always remember you as BIG TIME. You were never a small timer, you were always big time. That was one of the most imporatant things in your life was to be respected.
Even though we get older, the memories stay young. As long as you are in my heart, memories will never get old.
It's time to say goodbye for now, but not forever because I visit you every week.
You will always be remembered by the Oquirrh Shadow Boys family (and you all know who you are. I dont have have to say names because we always keep it "G")
Forever love, your little brother,
801 OSBFABC-6600-BLOCC FOR LIFE
REST IN PARADISE OFA ATU
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JARED 'OKUSI
December 25, 2008
HEY bIGG bRO LAST TIME TO TALK HU, WELL I FIRST WANT TO SAY MERRY CHRISTMAS IT HAS bEEN REALLY DIFFERENT NOT HAVING YOU AROUND THE pAST FEW YEARS, IM SORRY WE COULDNT SpEND MORE TIME WITH EACH OTHER OR OUR KIDS bUT IT LOOKS LIKE OUR FATHER NEEDED YOU FOR SOMTHING, I HOpE ALL IS GOOD THERE AND ITS LIKE EVERYTHING WE AMAGINE, I MISSED YOU SO bAD ON THANKSGIVING bUT I GOT TO KEEp MY HEAD STRONG AND KEEp MOVING FORWARD, WE ALL MISS YOU WITH ALL OUR HEARTS AND WE KNOW WE WILL SEE EACH OTHER SOME DAY, IM THE NEXT IN LINE FOR THE bIGG bROTHER pART SO I WILL TRY TO FILL YOUR SHOES bUT ITS GOING TO bE HARD CUZZ NO ONE COULD BE A bIGG bROTHER LIKE YOU DO, YOU AND I HAD SOME RUFF TIMES TOGETHER bUT I LOVE YOU DAVE AND THATS ALL THAT MATTERS, THATS WHAT KEEpS US ALL CLOSE, AND I KNOW THAT IS WHAT YOU WANTED TO DO WAS KEEp US ALL CLOSE TOGETHER. YOU WILL STAY CLOSE TO ME FOREVER AND NO ONE CAN CHANGE THAT NEVER!! I WILL SEE YOU SOME DAY AND WE WILL bOTH bE SO HAppY WITH OpEN ARMS UNTILL THEN DAVE I LOVE AND MISS YOU EVERY DAY. YOUR LIL bROTHER JARED :)
Ashley Alexander
December 25, 2008
Dave, I would just like to say thank you for the time you spent with my family and I in your last days. It ment a lot to us all we love you. Merry Christmas.
cory nelsen
December 25, 2008
To my brother Dave thank you for all the time we shared together good and bad i hold those memories close to my heart i miss and think of you everyday but I know your watching us from above i watch Netane get bigger every day and i will always be there for him i promise i miss you so much Dave you will forever be my big brother my family you will never be forgotton and forever missed i will keep my head to the sky looking up at you knowing that your looking down on me I LOVE YOU DAVE from your little brother Cory the frog
Mom
December 25, 2008
MERRY CHRISTMAS DAVE!!!
I am writing this with sadness in my heart because I know it is the last time that I can communicate to you in this book.
Netane was really cute this morning when I spoke to him. He was just too busy to talk to me for more than just a few seconds, because there were just too many things to unwrap.. haha
Later we got on the webcam and he had to show me all his toys... Of course Spiderman, Batman, The Joker, and Power Rangers all rock in his world.. If you are a Superhero, then all is good..
I love and miss you terribly son. Your brothers are really missing you today. They truly love you with all their hearts.
I will see you in the afterlife and I know you will greet me with open arms, and we will never let go again.
I love you Dave.
JOSEPH RODRIGUEZ
December 25, 2008
I LOVE YOU DAVE!!!!!!
JOSEPH RODRIGUEZ
December 25, 2008
WHAT'S GOOD BIG BRO WELL TODAY IS CHRISTMAS AND I'M MISSING YOU ALOT TODAY LIKE EVERY DAY AND I'M STUCC AT WORK BUT WE GOTTA PAY THE BILLS RIGHT? ANYWAYS I GOT NETANE SOME HOT WHEELS FOR CHRISTMAS I HOPE HE LIKES THEM I KNOW HE WILL BUT HE REALLY LIKES BATMAN AND ALL THE OTHER SUPERHEROES THATS WHAT ME AND LIZ GOT HIM FOR HIS BIRTHDAY AND THAT'S THE ONLY PRESENT HE WANTED TO OPEN. HE'S FUNNY. BUT YA I JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU MERRY CHRISTMAS AND I WISH YOU WERE HERE TODAY WITH US AND TODAY IS THE LAST DAY WE CAN WRITE IN THIS BOOK SO I JUST HAVE TO WRITE ONE LAST PARAGRAPH TO YOU AND I HOPE I CAN COME "C" YOU TODAY... I HAVE TO GO BACC TO WORK SO I LOVE YOU AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY THOUGHTS FOREVER AND WE WILL TAKE CARE OF YOUR SON. I WILL MISS YOU TILL THE DAY I PASS AND WE WIL REUNITE ONE DAY. I WILL NEVER FORGET THE GOOD AND BAD TIMES WE HAD GROWING UP IN OQUIRRH SHADOWS AND I WILL ALWAYS HAVE UNCONDITIONAL LOVE FOR YOU CUZZ... UNTIL WE SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN I WILL KEEP MY HEAD UP HIGH UNTIL THEN. MERRY CHRISTMAS BRO OFA A TU---SWOB 1
JOSEPH RODRIGUEZ
December 22, 2008
HEY BRO ITS ALMOST CHRISTMAS THREE MORE DAYS THEN WE CAN'T WRITE IN YOUR BOOK NO MORE. MAN THIS YEAR WENT BY SO FAST IT'S CRAZY AND I'M DOIN OK I GUESS IT COULD "C" WORSE BUT ANYWAYS I WISH I COULD SEE YOU PHYSICALLY JUST TO GIVE YOU A HUG YA KNOW. WELL I WILL TRY TO COME AND SEE YOU ON CHRISTMAS I DON'T WANT TO SAY I WILL CUZZ IF I DON'T I DON'T WANT TO LIE TO YOU SO I LOVE YOU DAVE AIN'T NUTTIN CHANGED CUZZ SO KEEP LOOKING OVER US. WE MISS YOU BRO!!!! I LOVE YOU......
Everyone here loves and misses you terribly
December 18, 2008
R.I.P.
December 18, 2008
Samantha Roberts
November 29, 2008
It's hard to believe it's been 2 full years. I guess in my mind you are with me and therefore time has no real meaning.
You are in my heart and on my mind. May peace be with you and all that you have left behind.
Happy Birthday Netane!! XOXOXO
Mom
November 28, 2008
It is Netane's 4th birthday today... Hard to believe he is 4 already. He has so many of your traits.. Stubborn, strong willed, smart, wants to do things for himself, Knows how to smooze someone..lol He is his fathers son...
He is so happy it's his birthday. He thinks now that he is 4, he is grown up..
I know if he could ask for one present, it would be that you were here to enjoy it with him. He misses you Dave. he misses you a lot. He loves his daddy. I hope that you are able to look down upon him at his birthday party, and hold him tight so he knows you are with him.
I love you son.
JARED 'OKUSI
November 27, 2008
WUSS GOOD bIGG bRO HAppY THANKSGIVING, I REALLY AM MISSEN YOU TODAY, I WANT TO bRING OVER SOME OF MARISA'S MOM'S POTATOES TO YOU CUZZ WE KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVED THEM, I DONT bLAME YOU THERE SO SCRAM, MMMMMM bUT I KNOW WE WILL bE AbLE TO EAT THEM AGAIN SOMEDAY. ME AND DONTAE CAME AND SAW YOU ON THE23rd HE MISSES YOU TO, HE ALWAYS LOOKS AT MY ARM AND SAYS I LOVE YOU UNCLE IT bREAKS MY HEART. WE MISS YOU EVERY DAY, WE HAVE GOOD TIMES TALKING AbOUT YOU EVEN THE pEpOLE AT WORK LIKE GENE HE MISSES YOU TO bRO. 2 YEARS SEEMS LIKE FOREVER I MISS YOU & LOVE YOU DAVE TALK TO YOU LATTER HAppY THANKSGIVING!!
JOEY RODRIGUEZ
November 27, 2008
DAVID,
WHAT'S UP BIG BRO JUST THOUGHT I'D WRITE YOU TO TELL YOU HAPPY THANKSGIVING. THANKSGIVING JUST ISN'T THA SAME ANYMORE WITHOUT YOU HERE. WE MISS YOU BAD ESPECIALLY AT THIS TIME OF THE YEAR. WE ALL LOVE YOU CUZZ!!! REST IN PEACE BROTHER----- SWOb 1-----
Mom
November 27, 2008
It's Thanksgiving... You always loved Thanksgiving..
Maybe one day, we will enjoy Thanksgivng again. Right now, it is still too raw, because you should be here enjoying it with your son, friends and family.
If there is a Thanksgiving feast in heaven, I am sure you are first in line enjoying it all...
I love you son, Happy Thanksgiving..
Elisa Garcia
November 24, 2008
Hey big brother.
Its been 2 years already. Time goes by way too fast. There was a group of us that got to spend that last night with you here on earth and I am honored that I was one of them. I will never forget that night, ever. You were so happy and it showed. I miss you Dave. You will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.
Joey Rodriguez
November 24, 2008
Dave,
What's up big brother I can't believe its been two years since the day you left us and there is not a day that goes by that we all don't think of you you have alot of love from alot of people down here and it will never fade. I was gonna go and see you yesterday but I was stucc at work and I'm sorry and I should've and my bad for not writing in this book yesterday also. But I know you forgive me. I still think of the last day we spent together over at Kermits house kiccin bacc drinkin that was fun I will never forget that night you told me you love me little bro and gave me a big hug but I didn't think it would be our last and now I can't hug you anymore. Thanksgiving is this Thursday and Im gonna come see you too if i can find a ride I hope. You are my hero because you overcame so many obsticles in your lifetime I could write so many memories in this book but it would take forever to put down. We still look up at you in the clouds and I wrote this song for you I actually wrote it right after you passed but its only one verse I need to write more to it and I play it everyday at least 10-15 times and everyone thats heard it says they think its tight it just says everything straight from my heart. Im not a songwriter but when I wrote that it just makes me think of you and everyone else we lost in Oquirrh Shadows. But man I just wish i could see you Dave just one time and tell you how my day went how good we are all trying to do for ourselves. Everyone misses you all of O.S. And I just want to tell you I love you so bad Cuzz.... Well i gotta go big bro I will come see you 1 LOVE CUZZ---SWOb 1
Shannon Ackman
November 23, 2008
Hello my friend. It's hard to believe it's been 2 years since we lost you. There isn't a day that goes by that you don't cross my mind. You are constantly in my thoughts. I thought it would get easier the more time passed....I was wrong. I miss you more and more every time I think of you. I only have 1 picture in my room and it's of you. I love and miss you more than anything. That last night we all went out, runs through my head all the time, and I remember you saying "love you Shan" and giving me a kiss goodbye...I can still feel it if I close my eyes. Visit me in my dreams, until we meet again.
Love you,
Shan.
Tony & all of Oquirrah Shadows
November 23, 2008
Hey Big Bro,
We miss you down here. Netane is doing good, he is getting big. Everyone from OS misses you. We talk about you like crazy even two years later.
It's still tough dealing with the fact that you arent here. I guess its just the way life is.
Thanksgiving is coming up. Its not the same without you. We will eat a lot of turkey for you. We will manage to get by.
Kermit, Kenny and I stopped by to see you today...
Dave, I love and miss you so much.. Words cant tell you how much I love you and miss you.
I will see you on Thanksgiving bro.
We wish you would be here for Netane's birthday. We will take care of him bro... We promise..
With love and respect, your little brother
Mom
November 23, 2008
Son,
Sadness overwhelms me today. I know you are in a better place. I know you are happy, and are no longer in pain, or having seizures. I know you have a special place up there, and are being used to make it a better place for when we arrive one day. I know you look down on us, and make sure we are ok. Especially your son. I know you are watching over him every second of every day. I also know you love him more than you had loved anything in your life.. He was your salvation. He is what made you the man you were when you left us 2 years ago today.
I know you had to leave, that there were things our Father In Heaven needed you for, but I wish you were here to help your son grow, and be the man that I know you will be proud of. We will make sure that happens, but I still wish you were here to help him along the way.
I hope you realize you were loved by so many. You are missed every day that you are gone. Your brothers miss you terribly and it's still very hard for them. If I named every person that misses you, this entry would be miles long. That is how missed you are. Nana still has a hard time with you gone. I know you loved her so much.
I miss you son... If I could only have a day back with you, to let you see and know much I do love you and miss you. I hope you know that. There isnt a day that goes by I don't think of you. I wear you around my neck.
R.I.P. my first born son.
Ofa atu,
Elisa Garcia
November 3, 2008
Dave,
This Halloween just wasn't the same with you not there. My mom was sad cause she didn't get to hear you ask for momma sue's chilli this year. Even "the bear" said this holiday reminds him of you. It was good to see Netane. He made sure to ask uncle Eric to take him trick or treating.
Love and miss you tons
Mom
October 31, 2008
It's Halloween , and your son is Spiderman this year. I'm sure you know this, as I know you are always watching over him. He loves Halloween and couldn't wait to go Trick or Treating with Keenan. He said "Keenan is my best dude".
He is growing up so fast, and so like you in many ways. I wish you were here to help him along the way. He asks questions about you now, and we try to answer them as honestly as we can,so he can understand. He misses you. I know he still remembers you. When we drove by the cemetary, he told me "My daddy is there". He doesn't miss a thing.
I miss you son... This is such a rough time of the year for all of us.
I love you so much. My heart is heavy with how much I love you.
Joey Rodriguez
August 29, 2008
Hey was goin down in the big sky Dave? I hope you doin good I'm doin ok I guess just trying to survive out here in this crazy world. I aint wrote in this for awhile but you know I aint forgot about you cuzz and i never will. Im just working my butt off got two jobs now trying to get a car now and get my tattoo of you on me I been wanting to do that for a long time just havent had the skrilla. Me and Liz just got a house out here in Taylorsville we are doin good I guess it could be worse and we been there ya feel me? So ya like I said just trying to survive....... I miss you big bro I gotta go bacc to work just thought Id write in here to tell you whats up and much love CUZZ!!!!! Rest In Peace...........---SWOb 1---
Joey Rodriguez
August 4, 2008
Was up big bro just writing to let you know that I'm doing good and still breathing I know your watching over me every day....Thank you. I want you to know I LOVE YOU CUZZ!!! When we meet again I can't wait to give you a big hug. Man,Dave I miss you sooooo bad bro its hurts so bad still every time I listen to D.J.Quik or Suga Free I think of you. I wish I could call you and tell you things or ask for advice but I can't and it succs. I gotta go I will stop by and see you cuzz much love,
your little brother Joe Joe
JOSEPH RODRIGUEZ
July 14, 2008
Was up bro just thinking of you like always wishing you were here I went and visited you yesterday with Liz and Kenny Reilly. I love your pictures they look so good you are finally put to rest. I love you Cuzz I left you a blue flag also so you know i was there but you know i was. Anyway we really missed you at Jared and Marisa's wedding they looked good (sorry bout the trucc) we had to it was his wedding but ya know. So how's the big sky up there? Me im just trying to get bacc on my feet again starting over but its all gravy. We will get through it we always do just can't up when things get rough. Man I miss you Dave sooooo bad it kills me knowing you aren't here you have no idea how much people love you we all have mad love for you unconditional love and it will never fade. But I gotta go bacc to work Cuzz I love you bro miss you tons!!!!!!! O.S. 4 LIFE
ANTHONY RODRIGUEZ
July 7, 2008
whats iN ,,,how you doin bigg brother ,me im livin but it could C worst ya FEEL ME ,,NATHANE IZ GETTIN so bigg cuzz ,,,,we all miss tha hell up out of you words cant even explain locc......im just so proud of who you became . . ..you always seem 2 keep your head up and that makes me want more out of life then just doin dirt or stuff like that you know what im screamin .....well im on my way 2 come C you right now......soooooo,1LOVE, , , , , O.S.B.FA.B.C 6600 BLOCC C-LIFE
Mom
July 2, 2008
We thought of you with love today.
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence.
We often speak your name.
Now all we have is memories.
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake.
With which we'll never part.
God has you in his keeping.
We have you in our heart.
Son,
Finally today, you are at rest. Today, it became real... Today, I know you are REALLY gone.. But today, you can Rest In Peace.
I love you & miss you terribly.
Memorial Day 2008... You Are Missed And Loved By So Many.
July 2, 2008
Happy Fathers Day, Daddy
June 18, 2008
Jared's Wedding.. All the guys were there and talking about how much they miss you.
June 18, 2008
Netane
June 15, 2008
happy daddy day.
i love you daddy. i miss you daddy.
Mom
June 15, 2008
HAPPY FATHERS DAY SON.
I am taking Tane to visit you today. We miss you.
Love you
arsadia fenton
June 3, 2008
hey Dave, always thinking of you
and missing you i just wanted to say
i love you and i wish to see you
again hope to see you dave ,
arsadia
abreah and russes daughter
Mom
May 30, 2008
HAPPY 34th BIRTHDAY SON!!!!
How I wish you were here to enjoy it, and be with your friends and family. You are still missed so very much.
Netane misses you.. He knows who you are, and can pick you out of a picture in a minute.. We will always keep you alive in him.
Missing you,
Love you always
Mom
March 23, 2008
Happy Easter son....
I miss you so much,as does the rest of your family and friends.
Love,
JOSEPH RODRIGUEZ
February 17, 2008
Hey what's up big brother just writing you again I don't know what to say except I miss you and thank you for being my brother as well as my homeboy. I thought Christmas was gonna be my last day writing you but thanks to Eric and Cristylyn we can talk to you for another year. (Good lookin out you guys 1 love to ya'll)Ya know it's hard knowing that I can't talk to you face to face but I know you are happy up there in heaven and I'm doing good down here I messed around way too much in the past and after you passed away I finally woke up and realized what I had to do also after living in a 16 foot trailor freezing and starving to death I know you wanted me outta there bad. I had no choice though the place I lived in burnt down and I lost everything I had so that was the only place I could go. You told Kermit that you were gonna drive to my crib,knocc me out cold and pacc my stuff for me and leave bacc to O.S. I never listened and I should've that wasn't the life for me not for anyone but then you left us I was sitting all alone in that trailor thinking like " What the heck am I doing to myself why am I still here?" but you know Kermit and his mom let me stay with them so I could on my feet and I did ( Much love Kermit and Brenda I love you guys). Now I'm working at the new Intermountain Medical Center Hospital and I got an apartment with my girl it's FAbULOUS!! I want to thank you I know if you could do it why can't I do it you know how it is to hit rocc bottom it's not fun at all so I quit doing alot of things I used to do and woke up and I will continue to do what's best for me noone else will it's all on me. But I know you been by my side alot lately and I think your part of the reason I'm working here I prayed to you and God hoping I could make a change and the next day I knew my prayers were answered cuz i got that phone call and here I am. I still haven't got my tat yet but it will be there soon. I miss you so much Dave I want to just give you a big hug but I can't all I can do is think of the good times we had having fun. But I gotta get going to bed I gotta go to work tomorrow so i will holler bacc at you real soon.I LOVE YOU CUZZ MUCH RESPECT!!!!!! OQUIRRH SHADOWS 4 LIFE!!!!!
Netane
February 14, 2008
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This means I love you and miss you daddy. Happy Valentine Day.
Mom
February 3, 2008
Woohoooo!!!! Your Giants are Super Bowl Champions... I bet you are smiling up above...
Love and miss you
Mom
January 1, 2008
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
Well I thought Christmas was going to be my last post in here, but thanks to the sweetness of Eric and Cristylyn, we can still continue to tell you how much we love you..
This year you will finally be put to rest once we get your marker layed down. I think I have put it off because once its put down, its final. I have avoided it being final. Its going to be beautiful Dave. You can thank a lot of your friends and family for helping to make it beautiful. It shows how much you were loved.
I love you baby...
Eric Garcia
December 26, 2007
"I would like to thank Jared and Grace for giving me and Russ the key to Dave's apartment. I know that having access to his place and seeing it one last time, and how he last left it was a big part of my healing process, although I didn't realize it at the time. And thank you Grace for letting us speak at his viewing it meant so much. And Jared I cant thank you enough for giving me Dave's golf clubs, I will cherish them until little man comes of age, then of course they are his. All except for one. And Nana everything you did for Dave and Tane, and still continue to do, bless you.
There was a time when I thought I was pretty good with words, but they still seem to elude me. How can I possibly express your loss? I guess it is self defeating to even try. You wont ever be replaced, although for some dumb reason I tried, I tried to fill your void. A void that that is too wide and too deep.
You and I, the great deceivers, or so we thought. But you couldn't lie to me and I couldn't you. You besides my wife, were and are the closest people to me.
We invested so much time. It just seems so tragic that all that time and energy that you and I invested into your personal growth, will never be realized! Or was it?
Telling you to get back up on your feet again, and try harder! And against all adversity, you did try hard, you strived for a better life. To have you actually listen and succeed. For you to take my advice, what a friend, my best friend. Many times I watched you defy the odds. Watching you change overnight after the birth of your son was a beautiful experience. For me to be the first one to watch you shed a tear over him, I will never forget.
We had hard times and we had some really great times. Staying up late talking all hours of the night, my wife used to call us a couple of old women. I always said you and the roaches would be around forever, but I was wrong. I was wrong about alot of things. I know Dave, I know you were tired. But to watch such a trajedy unfold in front of my eyes, has far and away been the most painfull experience.
Who will tell them? Who will tell him, how you walked in the snow 2 miles after catching a hour and a half bus ride, just to go to go to work. And turn around and do it the next day, so you could provide for your him. I will. And who will give legacy to your place in this world? I will. I just hope I dont let you down. I will speak of the catterpillar that turned into a butterfly. The master manipulater, who decided, maybe it's harder to earn something, but it sure feels good, because no one gave it to me and no one can take it away from me. And for that my friend you will always have my deepest respect.
We were all young once. The times and memories we all had together, will always remain. I know I won't ever have another friend like you, and I won't try to search anymore. There is a place that resides in my soul that is your place, and yours alone. I will end this with someting I had written 17 years ago. About one night in youth as you are forever sealed.
"Oh heck yes! I Just came along for the ride. And heck yes! I'm just happy to be young and alive! To the young consequence is another sign on the side of the road. For the young dont have a care. They just dance and scream into the unknown!"
Your friend and fellow traveler. Thanks for listening, thanks for being my friend, ERIC
(for an un-edited version of my poem please contact me.)
I love you daddy!!!
December 25, 2007
Like Father, Like son
December 25, 2007
This is my favorite picture. You love your son so much.
December 25, 2007
These 3 miss you so much.
December 25, 2007
Did you ever think you would see a picture of Russ and I together?
December 25, 2007
These ladies have been THE BEST!!!
December 25, 2007
Mom
December 25, 2007
MERRY CHRISTMAS Son!
I wished you were here to spend it with Netane. He is so excited that Santa Claus is coming to town, and that he is bringing him a skateboard. 3 years old and this boy wants a skateboard Is he his fathers child, or what? He has no fear of Santa Claus either. Jumps right up on his lap and lets the big guy know exactly what he wants.
I got the pleasure of taking him while I was home on Thamksgiving visiting you and the family.
He asks for you Dave. He always wants to know where his daddy is. When we ask him "Where is your daddy"? He will look at us with those big brown cow eyes and tell us "In Heaven taking care of the puppies". I got him the movie, :All dogs go to heaven". You did good with that kid, son.
This will be my last entry in this book. I miss you so much, and love you. Its hard to believe that after tomorrow, I wont get to look daily in this book and see what wonderful things people write about you. You were so loved by so many. You just didnt see it at times. I see it.. Especially when I see how your friends have taken Nana and Netane under their wing and made sure they are ok. Even your job honey. The guys there made sure Nana and Tane were thought of at Christmas. That was so nice of them. Never ever think you werent loved. You were!!!!
I dont know why God took you from us, or what special plans he had for you in heaven, but I know you are happy. I know that you are at peace and dont have to worry about having a seizure. I also know you watch over your son each and every day. Could you get him to quit being so bossy?... hahaha.. He is a mini David...
My heart aches to hold you in my arms and tell you that.
Until we meet again,
I love you.
Liz Rodriguez
December 20, 2007
Hey Dave this is Liz I just wanted to say even though I didnt get a chance to kicc it with you that you were known as a great guy. But I guess I do spend time with a part of you that is still here your son Netane he is a great kid with a good personality just like you had. Me and your brother Joey took him to Las Vegas to see mom bacc in August he had a fun time with us and his grandma and riding uncle Joeys bacc like a horse.He had a great time with his uncle Joey and aunt Liz. We love him so much and on his birthday as uncle Erics house he had a blast playing with his cousins uncles aunts and friends and nana he got alot of presents we had fun. Anyways I just wanted to say you are truly missed by everyone even your son Netane I love you Dave even though I didnt know you but your family talks about you all the time and I dont think they will ever stop talking about the Big David Folau 'Okusi you were a brave strong young man that left way too early and god will take care of you. We love you bro. Your family misses you rest in peace 5/30/74-11/23/06 DFO
Joey Rodriguez
December 17, 2007
Was up big bro I just wanted to was up 2 ya and how your doing up there in the big clouds. Sorry cuzz I didn't write you on ThanksGiving its so hard for me every time I write in this book cuzz you shouldn't be gone anyways. We had alot of fun on Netanes birthday party at Erics he got alot of presents.WE miss you so bad bro mom made all of us a dvd of your life it was funny at the first cuzz we look so goofy bacc in the day but towards the end we all cried especially when you were holding Netane with your big smile on your face. You were so happy thats the happiest I've ever seen you but its all gravy I miss you Dave so bad Cuzz I'm gonna get my tattoo on Christmas. My wife Liz is gonna get it for me it's too bad you didnt get a chance to see me get married you would of liked her shes a good person just like you were.Its crazy its already been a year since you left it went by so fast and there aint a day that goes by that I don't think of you. Anyway Cuzz i gotta go bacc to work so I will write you bacc again so watch over all of us. We love you Bro!!!!! R.I.P.
Elisa Garcia
December 11, 2007
Dave, Christmas is coming up and Im not sure how the Garcia's are going to take it. Mama Sue always had to buy the biggest pair of pajamas for you lol! Its going to be hard not buying you a pair this year. I miss your face and your laugh. Until we meet again bro....
Grace:
Will you please send Russ and Abreah a extra dvd for the rest of our family to share. It would be muchly appreciated. Thank you and Happy Holidays.
Kristi Chambers
December 11, 2007
Dave,
Its hard to say why I havent written yet. I guess I figured if I didnt do it, it wouldnt end and I wouldnt have to realize how true it all is. You were a great person, you are missed dearly. There isnt a week that goes by that we dont talk of you. So many great stories so many great memories. You are a very loved spirit. Hopefully your see all the small memories left at your grave.:) We love and miss you very much Dave!
Love Always,
Kristi
Justin Nicholls
December 8, 2007
I guess ill have to try and make up all that time of not writing in just a couple weeks. David Okusi was one cool guy its hard to even describe his sense of humor or his personality. The best way to describe him would be one of a kind. I guess you served your purpose {Netane} Its just unfair that god or whomever chose to take you so early in life. I know we all wish we knew why? why? why? Much love from your bro justin.{juggy} p.s. I think I wrote the wrong email adress. This
time ill get it right. Hey all you homies drop me a line.
Justin Nicholls
December 7, 2007
Dave, I didnt even know this site existed until recently,not to menton i didnt even have a computer.Grace, thank you for the dvd i havent got the nerve to watch it yet either. But I want to say how much I looked up to you Dave I always admired your courage and your compassion for anything you did. We were like brothers for many years Jared you to. I loved and miss those days alot. Life seemed so easy then. Dave you taught me how to stand up for my self and you were always there anytime I needed you. For anything Im sorry and regret growing apart from you and everyone else in the original os family. I respect how far you came after all the trial and tribulations that you had to go through. Dave I miss you intensley and think about you all the time. I am proud to say that you were one of the best friends that anyone could endure in this lifetime.Ill miss you.Ill see you on the other side homey.
Samantha Roberts
December 1, 2007
This last year happened so fast, I'm still running to catch up! This album is coming to an end and Justin still hasn't written anything!! I'll have to kick his @$$ for you!
Your mother made a dvd album.. I can't bring myself to look at it. I think I'll wait till I go back to Utah and round up the boys. It's about the only way I think I can get through it.. support. Friends/family are all we truly have. No one remembers that great shirt they remember that great guy. Strange how death makes you realize that. Death keeps it real. Here's to remembering YOU- YOU GREAT GUY (I can hear you whisper....lame sammie)
I love you too!
Your friend through eternity
We love you Dave!
November 27, 2007
November 23, 2007 - 1 Year Later
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Elisa Garcia
November 24, 2007
Words can't describe how much we miss you. Can't believe its been a year bro. Me and a few others are honored we got to spend the last night with you on this earth. I will always remember you very happy and you living your life to the fullest. I miss you!
Kelly
November 23, 2007
TO GRACE :
Children who die are not really gone,
But go to a place that is something like home,
Where they sleep the deep sleep, as quiet as stone,
Until we can join them when our lives are done.
Children who die are not really dead,
But just like good children tucked into bed,
Wait the long wait while we go ahead
Till our tales are all told and our tears are all shed.
Children who die feel no pleasure or pain
In the place where they wait till they see us again,
And all of us dance in a world washed with rain
Where the sun shines so brightly no sorrows remain.
A Friend
November 23, 2007
One year ago you died, and still we mourn,
Nor will our mourning end till it be night,
Even as time turns our tears to light
Years hence, when this may be more easily borne.
Each moment of your passion and delight,
As clear as sunshine, bountiful and bright,
Remains our fortune now that you are gone
Cortnie Williams
November 23, 2007
Dave,
Whats up big cuz, I just stopped to say Happy Thanksgiving and to let you know how much we miss you.
Man this year went by so fast it still seems like we just moved that couch into your apartment the other day. sometimes I want to call and see what your doing and then I remember I can't and it sucks. Sunday is Tane's B-day I don't know what to get him, I know he want's a skateboard really bad but I think Nana got him one. Well I'm am about to eat dinner at my mom's with your mom & Nana. I love you and miss you till we meet again.
Your little cuz,
Cortnie Ofa Atu
Netane
November 23, 2007
THIS IS FROM NETANE. HE WANTED TO SAY SOMETHING TO HIS DADDY.
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WHICH HE SAID MEANT I LOVE YOU DADDY. I MISS YOU.
Mom
November 23, 2007
Son, Today is a very rough day. Knowing it has been a year since God decided he needed you to help him in ways only he knows. I am sure you are happy with him, and that you are serving him with your all.
We miss you here. More than you will ever know. Netane talks about his daddy all the time and talks to your pictures that he has in his room. He always says "I'm talking to my daddy" He is so much like you in many ways. He wants to know how everything works, and he wants to "Do it himself" He doesnt't like people to help him. He is growing up so quickly. I know you are looking out for him, and love him and all of us very much.
I miss and love you my son, so very much. my heart and arms ache to hold you in my arms.
Abreah & Russ Garcia
November 23, 2007
We miss you so much yesterday and to day was very hard. it has been thee hardest year ever! I miss and love you so so much! till the day
If Tears Could Build A Stairway
If tears could build a stairway.
and memories buil a lane.
I would walk right up to Heaven
and bring you back again.
No farewell words were spoken
No time to say "Goodbye"
You were gone before I knew it.
and only God knows why.
My heart still aches with sadness.
and secret tears still flow.
What it meant to love you-
No one can ever know.
But now I know you want me
to mourn for you no more.
To remember the happy times.
life still has much in store
Since you'll never be forgotten
I pledge to you this day-
A hollowed place within my heart
Is where you'll always stay.
Never forgotten we love you Dave!
andrea mcconnell
November 23, 2007
I ate an extra plate of food and drank a few extra beers on your behalf. I know this is your favorite Holiday. This last year I have gone through so many emotions. What I have realized the most is how big of a part of my life you were. I learned so much from you about so many things. You are one of a kind who always kept it real. I wish I could give you the biggest hug right now. Thanks for visiting me in my dreams.
Jared 'Okusi
November 22, 2007
I cant belive it has already been a year, I think about you every day, time goes by to fast and I wish you were here to spend it with us, we all miss and love you so much its hard to hold bacc the pain and tears, you are talked of by many people who care for you deeply and they have many of wonderful stories of you when you were with us. One day we will meet again and I will give you the biggest hug I have ever given cuzz I miss you so much bro, your son is healthy and strong and he is getting big so fast but you already know that cuzz I know you watch over him every day. You are in my thoughts every day and I want you to watch over us as we can get through this as strong as we can. HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAVE Ill see you when I do, Love allways your brother Jared
Mom
November 22, 2007
This is a day I am sure many people of thinking about you and missing you. I am one of them. I miss and love you so much. I will be visiting you today.
November 19, 2007
Can't get you out of my mind. I miss you.
TONY RODRIGUEZ
October 26, 2007
hey there big bro nuttin down here just missin on u ,sorry its been a minute but its hard puttin this things on paper but I want u to know I love n wish u were here cuzz I cant stop thinkin about that day jesus took u away from us but i guess we all gotta go sometime but not yet,atleast not 4 u life is a trip lately its hard haven to ndeal with this but there aint 1 minute that goes by straight up that I dont think about my brother so 1 love REST IN PARADISE OSBFABC-4 LIFE
Malakai 'Okusi
October 14, 2007
Hey big bro what a joy it is to be with Tane. We just got back from spending time with him. We took some of my b-day cake over there for Tane & Nana. We loved hearing Nana talk of the sweet memories of you. I wish you were there to greet me everytime we go over there. I miss you a ton.
Ofa atu,
Kai
Malakai 'Okusi
October 14, 2007
Hey big bro I dont think I have signed this at all. I've just never done this before.(typical tongan excuse hugh) We was just with Netane a couple of weeks ago. It brought the biggest smile to my face to see him, because it was like seeing you. Tane is such a joy to be with you. It was crazy Nana asked him who I was when I was holding him. Nana says is that uncle? Tane took us by surprise & said its dad.(tears) Bro, I'm so so sorry for not doing what I promised you. Can you forgive me? There is no excuse at all to be that busy to check up on Tane. I cant make that mistake twice in one lifetime. I will make it up to you. I'm greatful that Nana is so good to us & never turns me or my family away. Please bro forgive me. You know I miss you. Please watch over us always.
FAMILIES ARE FOREVER,
your little bro. Malakai 'Okusi
David and Jared 1976
October 12, 2007
Mom
October 9, 2007
I have missed you so much these last few days. My heart hurts.
I love you.
JOEY RODRIGUEZ
August 12, 2007
Kiccin bacc just thinkin about the good times,
With the homies when everything was just fine,
Now my mind it's gettin a little off tracc,
But I gotta push forward can't think about the past,
It's hard for me and my locs to stay motivated,
I miss my brother for real cuzz I love you David,
Why do the good go young does anyone have the answer,
I wish I did life just keep goin faster,
Why did you have to take him he really turned his life around,
But I guess thats how it goes down in the K-town,
One day your here the next day vanished,
Off the face of the earth but still we gotta manage,
And do what's best for us and all the little children,
I try to stay stong but it's hard to hold bacc my feelings,
Especiaaly when a soldier d--- tears shed moms cry and noone knows why oh why,
But David don't worry Netane he's takin care of,
By family and friends we gotta shed one love,
I know your above the clouds I pray that your doin good,
We even put your name up all over the neighborhood,
Oquirrh Shadows cuzz thats where we were all raised,
Searching and hopin and lookin for a better day,
Another way I have somethin else to say,
If you wanna pray it's okay just do it today,
For all the homies who ain't here no more,
We will always mourn yall for life Oquirrh Shadows,
AND THAT'S FOR LIFE HOMIE!!!!!
WE MISS YOU DAVID LOVE YOU CUZZ!!!!! R.I.P. 1974 -2006
JOEY RODRIGUEZ
August 10, 2007
Dave,
I really miss you big brother I wish you was still down here with us kiccin bacc the way it used to be so much has changed since you left us but one thing is certain you are never gonna be forgotten no matter what. I think about you all the time and pour out a beer for you every time i get faded cuz i know you would do the same for me. Im taking Netane to Las Vegas next week and we will have fun. I just wish you could see him grow up. Kermit and Jared got your face tatted on their arm and Im gonna do the same me and Tony. I still have dreams about you as if you were still here. I love you David and i will always mourn you untill its my time to go. Untill we see each other again Ill be praying and missing you. Watch over all of us especially Netane. Uncle Joey will make sure he will be strong just like you. I always looked up to you growing up even when you were struggling you changed so much bro its so messed up that you had to leave us. But now your in no more pain and your in God's hands now and I know he will take care of you be good up there. Love you cuzz for life. You are truly missed even if you thought noone cared about you we will always love you David Folau 'Okusi. REST IN PARIDISE!!!!! OQUIRRH SHADOWS 4 LIFE
Abreah Garcia
July 28, 2007
Its so hard~! Who do I talk to now? I need you!
Mom
July 26, 2007
All these tears,
Reminiscing about all the years,
Look back at the past,
Even though we had a blast,
He took you too fast.
God came and took you away,
With him he wants you to stay,
One thing we have to say,
That forever from this day,
In all our hearts you will always stay.
We will grow old together Big Bro.
June 19, 2007
JARED 'OKUSI
June 17, 2007
Happy Fathersday BigBro I wish you were here so you could hear your son tell you that,you are deeply missed by him and all of us. I see you every day on my arm so you and I will grow old together,you are never forgotten in my heart, LOVE & MISS you Dave your brother Jared.
Mom
June 17, 2007
Happy Fathers Day son..
How I wish you were here today so your little boy could tell you "Happy Fathers Day, Daddy"
He loves you so much David. Asks about you constantly, has your pictures in bed with him so that he can "sleep with his daddy". You were such a great dad with him and to him. That is the one thing no one can take from you. Your love for your son.
He is getting so big. Talks a mile a minute, and know how to get his way..Hmmm sounds like his daddy to me (grin)..
Just remember that we will NEVER let him forget you, or the love that you felt for him.
I love you son.
Samantha Roberts
June 7, 2007
I knew your birthday was in May I was going to call but... but you wouldn't answer. You must be busy.
You're so heavy on my mind. I just can't seem to let go. I just want to pick up the phone and call you to tell you how much I miss you and that's just not possible now is it? Where did you go? What are you doing there? You should be home so when I come visit we can take our kids to the fun park together.
Netane was such a good boy the night Nanna let me take him for a sleep over. Sure broke my heart every time he called me mommy. I know it was just because Asha called me that but what was even more heart wrenching was when he asked me about daddy. Oh David.. all I could do was point to the stars and tell your sweet boy that daddy was in the heavens and always in our hearts. This seemed to please him and he and Asha continued to play. We wish you were there.
All my love,
Samantha
It's Not The Same Without You.
June 5, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
June 5, 2007
We Miss And Love You Bro.
June 5, 2007
Kermit
May 30, 2007
Happy Birthday Dave!!!
You are forever missed.
We see Netane all the time.
Love you.
From your little brother
Loc
May 30, 2007
Happy Birthday Big Brother!
Down here missing you.
Love always and forever.
Your little bro
Joey Rodriguez
May 30, 2007
Happy Birthday Big Brother!!!!
Thank you for being a friend as well as someone to look up to.
I miss and love you.
Netane
May 30, 2007
Happy Birthday Daddy. I miss and love you.
JARED 'OKUSI
May 30, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRO LOVE AND MISS YOU!!
Elisa Garcia
May 30, 2007
Happy Birthday Brother! I can't explain in words how much I miss you. A big part of our family is missing... but not in our hearts... I love you Dave!
Arsadia Fenton
May 30, 2007
Hi Dave happy b-day I miss you!!!Love,Arsadia & Keenan
Abreah, Russ & kids Garcia
May 30, 2007
Happy Birthday! We Love and miss you!
Mom
May 30, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SON!!!
Today is a very hard day for me knowing that 33 years ago, I gave birth to you.
I know that you felt Nana,Netane and me at your side this morning.
I love and miss you sweetheart.
Angie Powers (Bircumshaw)
May 30, 2007
Happy Birthday Dave!!
Mom
April 8, 2007
Happy Easter Son.
I love you..
Verna Tripp
April 3, 2007
Grace and family: What a priviledge to read the entries and feel the love expressed in David's Guest Book. It was an honor to be the first principal of Jim Bridger and get to know the great kids there. What fun I had in those seven years. Each time a child I knew and loved passes on I cry---for their family and friends and for me---cause unfortunately I don't understand why young people have to leave this earth. Since I'm older than all of you by many years when I meet them again, I'll get to say---I'm not sure what---but something wonderful from all of us. (I'll be smarter by then, I hope!!) Take the best care of yourselves. With special love to David, Verna Tripp
Kasey
March 26, 2007
Mom, please don’t feel guilty
It was just my time to go.
I see you are still feeling sad,
And the tears just seem to flow.
We all come to earth for our lifetime,
And for some it’s not many years
I don’t want you to keep crying
You are shedding so many tears.
I haven’t really left you
Even though it may seem so.
I have just gone to my heavenly home,
And I’m closer to you than you know.
Just believe that when you say my name
I’m standing next to you,
I know you long to see me,
But there’s nothing I can do.
But I’ll still send you messages
And hope you understand,
That when your time comes to “cross over,”
I’ll be there to take your hand.
Mom
March 23, 2007
You are missed so much. Netane and Nana just left from visiting here, but you already know that don't you? You have a yellow balloon to prove it. It's been 4 months today since you were needed back in Heaven.The pain does not not lessen. I think about every day, and wish I could hold you in my arms and tell you how much I love you. Netane is so much like you when you were that age. He is so special. I know you are watching over him,making sure he will always be ok, and grow up to be a great of a dad as you were. I'm so proud of you. Everyone is making sure that he stays happy and healthy. He will always know how much you love him.
Ofa tu
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