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for Buddy Horace
Robin Anderson
May 29, 2025
Karen Cross
May 29, 2025
Hey Budman, Another year gone by! You are always remembered! Make sure to save a place for your family and friends down here. Til we meet again!
Louis
May 29, 2023
Buddy, your memory lives on. Glad to have known you. Your courage is and always will be my inspiration for carrying on. I learned how blessed I really am through you.
Karen Cross
May 31, 2020
Time has passed by Buddy, but you will never be forgotten! So many memories of you and the other children growing together and having fun. Your memory has left a legacy that everyone will always cherish. Keep dancing with the angels Budman! You will forever be in our hearts! Til we meet again!
Richard Molnar
July 10, 2012
Richard Molnar
July 10, 2012
Robby Molnar
July 10, 2012
Hey bud man, how's it going up there. Missed you the other day on July 4th. Blew some cool stuff up. Lil man is getting so big, crazy how fast he grows. I'm glade your in a better place man. Lately the worlds gone nuts. I miss you bro, love you man from Robby, Bobbie girl and jaxson..
Aunt Terri
July 9, 2012
So here we are...over a year has gone by. I am so proud of the way your Mom has handled your loss and I am so proud of the way she is taking on the other issues in her life. She will always miss you but she is smiling again. She is laughing and enjoying other parts of her life. You made her the person she is today and I thank you for wanting us to be a family again. You achieved your purpose. She thinks she was taking care of you...but you and I know it was the other way around. Your spirit is guiding others and your life will continue to inspire others. All angels have to return to Heaven eventually so wait patiently for your Mom and all of your friends. You will all be together again one day. xoxo
Paul Creel
July 8, 2012
Hey Bud, I want you to know I love you and Always will. I remember all the good times we spent together. I miss you very much. Love Rooster
Lisa Puma Molnar
July 8, 2012
Hey Bud! How ya doin? I miss ya man. You are thought of often. You may not be here physically but the memories of you will remain forever. Last time we spoke RJ and I told you we were having a baby. His name is Trenton and he says hello. You may not get to meet him but he is going to know who you are. RJ and I will share all our great memories and stories of you with him. Say hello to everyone who is there with you for us! Love you Buddy. See you again one day.
R.J. Molnar
July 8, 2012
Dear Buddy, This guest book has been up for over a year now and here I am finally getting on here for the first time at basically the last second. Sorry man, I guess being a friend who you would consider being one of your best, I should've wrote my thoughts to you sooner. It doesn't mean my thoughts weren't there, they have and are there quite frequent. I made you an urn and it was honoring to know that the place that your remains will reside will be in something that I made especially for you forever. I made it from all different woods that come from places you've always said you loved around the world. Wenge is found in the Congo of Africa, bocote is from South America and tiger maple is named that for having stripes like a tiger. We've had a lot of great memories man, I feel like I'm one of the few that knew you when you could still walk. For instance, I remember like yesterday walking to the cafeteria outside on the sidewalk behind northwest elementary in kindergarten to get lunch. We were 5 years old! That's the last image I have that I can remember until all of the way to high school graduation. Walking with you was something I didn't think would happen, being that you were considered a student at a different high school just a few weeks prior. Luckily you had some amazing people like your mom, miggy and sue to make that happen. I'll never forget how much the whole gym applauded when the principal made the trip down the stage and presented you with your diploma. I'd like to thank your mom for including my brother and I along on the trip out west. It was awesome to have those memories of all those places with you. Things are pretty different now man, life seems to be going by too fast. There's no more staying up until 4 am playing playstation, no more cruising up and down Joe street with your kaboom box strapped to your foot rest blasting music, shooting up everything with your paintball gun and collecting knives and throwing stars that we bought from the car shows at great subs. I'm married and have a family now, being one of my honorary groom's men in my wedding you know that. Actually, the last time I spent time with you was my birthday. Lisa and I came over to see you with the exciting news that we were going to have a baby! His name is Trenton and he's the most important thing in my life. Like I wrote to your mom a while ago, you may not have been able to know Trenton but I will definitely make sure that Trenton knows you bud. I miss you bud, you will never be forgotten as I tell people of your story every time someone sees a picture of your urn. Love you man.
ellie antokas
July 7, 2012
Well Bud you know that we all still miss you and will never forget you. Greg still misses you and the time that the two of you spent together. Every time I walk into the house to see mom I say Hi Bud. The 4th of July just passed and Greg and I were talking about how we would all gather at the end of our street and you would come hang out with us all and watch as they blew up the fireworks all over the place. I think the best one was the year that the Sheriff came after all of us for doing it lol and of course me going nuts with all the mess in my yard and on my car lol, but it was all worth it to see you happy and for us all to get to spend time with you and as a family that this block has always been. Don't worry about Mom, she is strong and you know that from all the years of her caring for you from the love that she had for you and always will. She has allot of us by her side. We will always miss you but never forget you and the time that we had with you. So know that every time we see fireworks on the 4th of July we are all together with you. Was great watching you grow from a little boy to a great young man.
Love from Greg & Ellie
Arlene Creel-Thibault
July 7, 2012
Hi Buddy, July 7th today and wanted to write alittle something to let you know I am thinking of you. I see you Mom often and talk to her almost everyday. Miss you Bud and or conversations and your presence at the house it is very quiet now. Your Mom is doing better. She talks about you often and how much you are missed . My brother bought you a beautiful stone to place ibn the front yard it is really nice with a porcelian picture of you on the stone. You look really handsome. Miss you and Love ya Aunt Arlene
Robin Creel
July 4, 2012
Hey Bud, It's the 4th of July and I'm doing the same thing I did last year, sitting here thinking of you. How much I miss you. Mike and Judy took me out for lunch. Thank god for them and a few other of our friends. They have really been there for me. They have gotten me through some really dark hours, and they're really patient with me,but they know how much I miss you. You still inspire me even thou you are not here. You give me the strength I never knew I had. I think of all the positive things in your life and how "I can't or no" wasn't an option, and that puts me on that same positive track. It's tough but I'm working on it.I won't ever get over the lost of you, but I know I will make it through this with your guidance and the help of our friends. You were my whole life Buddy, the air that I breath and I was really suffocating, and now I'm learning to breath again. I hope you know that you have made a big difference in all the peoples life that knew you. They have nothing but total respect for you. You inspired them in so many different ways. You have always inspired me. We had our ups and downs, but we got through them. We definitely loved each other. I love you still. Bud, I really miss you. You are in my heart and thoughts forever. I will never forget you, and just know, I love you more than life itself. LOVE YOU BUDDY.
MOM
Karen Cross
July 4, 2012
Hey Buddy, Youve been gone for a year, but your memory remains with many, many people.Youve touched many hearts in your years on this earth and im sure you have gotten your reward when you went home to heaven. If there were more kids like you, this world would be a better place! We all love you and will always remember the love you shared with all. Til we meet again Budman!
GINO PUMA
July 3, 2012
BUDMAN, I HOPE YOUR HAPPY THERE WITH THE FATHER. HAVE YOU BEEN ABLE TO PASS THAT HUG AND KISS ON TO MY GRANDMA ROSE? TELL HER WE ALL MISS HER, AS WELL AS YOU, SEE YOU ONE DAY BROTHR....
Linda Silva
July 3, 2012
Buddy, although I only had the privledge meeting you a couple of times, I KNOW that you touched and inspired many lives on this earth! Mine included! God bless!
Patti Molnar
July 2, 2012
Hi Buddy, It's been over a year now since you left us. Some things have changed a lot and some are still the same. R.J. and Lisa had their baby boy, Trenton. He is a cutie-pa-tootie. Robby and Bobbie's little boy, Jax, is getting so big and is a little pip, just like his Daddy was. Paybacks are hell! You would have gotten a big kick out of them. Your Mom is doing o.k. She has a great support system who are helping her get through losing you. Your loss will never be forgotten by all who loved and knew you, especially by your Mom. But it slowly is getting a little easier. Rich and I both feel the white light that was shining over him right before his truck was hit and flipped over, was you and all his other loved ones from up above protecting him. Honest truth, he has a picture of it from his dash cam. Even though I know you'd enjoy his company once again, I'm glad you knew we needed him more and saved him for us. Some day we will all be hanging out again, but until that time comes, know we all love and miss you. Your bravery and strength was an inspiration to everyone. ~Love, Patti
Mike Theodore
July 2, 2012
Hi Bud, You are and always will be a part of my life. You will always be in my thoughts and my heart you touch me and show me no matter what life throws at you its just another challenge for this I thank you. You'll always be miss but never forgotten. love you Budman,
You always brought everyone together, great job!
Richard Molnar
July 1, 2012
Richard Molnar
July 1, 2012
How could I forget, thank you for protecting me during my accident in "Goldie". "Your hands" surrounded me and protected me during the most scariest moment of my life, for that Patti, R.J., Lisa, Trenton, Robby, Bobbie, Jaxson, and I thank you with all our hearts. I know you were with me anyway but I will be putting your memorial decal on "Silvia" today. Love ya again and always. Rich & Family
Richard Molnar
July 1, 2012
Hi Bud, You were an inspiration to all who new you, and you still are to this day. Luv ya man!
Bud watching over Mom.....:)
Judy Theodore
June 30, 2012
Hey Bud,
Well it's been a little more than a year since we've lost you but your memory is still fresh in the thoughts of everyone that knew you ....especially your Mom...:'(
I know you were with all of us at the 1 year memorial at the park (we saw the beam of light shining down thru the trees while we let off your balloons). We had a great time walking the "Buddy Trail" (I'm sure you did too!)
Mom is slowly learning to smile again and know in her heart that it's ok to be happy again because no matter what you'll always be with her and opening doors for her to enjoy life again. Me & Mike and several other friends and family are helping you out on our end so keep helping us help her! (Keep watch over Terri & DJ and their children too...)
This book has been an easy way for everyone to communicate with you and now...it has served its purpose and is going off line and we'll just have to communicate in a different way.
Once again....Thank You for letting us share your life and showing us that nothing is impossible even if life gives you hurdles because even though you lost the ablility to walk....you could leap over most of the obstacles in your way!
See you on the "other side" Budman....xoxoxo
Love ya,
Judy & Mike
Diane Ruggiero
June 1, 2012
Dearest Buddiliscious
It is 1 year ago today that your mom called me and told me the news of you leaving us. I have the memory of us watching Americas got talent the night before. We laughed so hard that night watching all the crazy acts. I am watching it this season Bud and I know you are sitting right beside me watching it. I love you so much and miss you. The sky has opened up this morning and sending cleansing tears from heaven to let us know you are fine.
Love you my friend
your WIfe lol
Diane
Robin Creel
June 1, 2012
Hey Budman,It's your mother again. It is June 1st - 4:30 am. 1 year ago today I lost the most important part of my life, and that was you. It's hard to believe it's been a year already. It doesn't seem it. Sometimes I still hear your voice, But I would rather see you. Life is just not the same with you gone,But I do know you are in a better place, pain free,very happy that you are doing things you were never able to do before and I know you are missing me as much as I am missing you. You have definitely left a big mark on this world. You inspired and touched more people in your life than you can ever imagine. I know I learned more from you than I could from anyone. Not just by listening and being with you, also by having the privilege of taking care of you. Sitting back watching and seeing all the things you had to go through and the way you dealt with them is a major lesson in itself. I really miss you Buddy. I have this big feeling of emptiness inside me and it's because I don't have you. Rich, Patti, Miguie, Mike and Judy are really there for me,and helping me through alot, but it's not the same as you being here, making me laugh, giving me a hard time, yelling ma, ma all the time, giving the nurses a hard time. You were the center of attention. You were my center of attention. I'm learning to deal with it a little better now, but that is because I hear you telling me, " You are not alone, I am here with you, You're always in my heart, We will never part." YOU'RE ALWAYS IN MY HEART BUD. I really miss you, But I will never let you go. I love you more than life itself. I will see you again, wait for me.
I LOVE YOU BUDDY
MOM
Diane Ruggiero
January 4, 2012
Dear Buddy
I miss you so much. I know that you were the one who almost knocked me over and started my musical tree working last month. You almost knocked me on my face. LOL Christmas was so quiet. Just the boys and me were here. New years eve Tipsy and I danced to Lady Gaga on the New Years Rocking eve show. We watched the ball fall and I thought of you Buddy. I cannot believe how long it has been since I last saw you. I know you are doing well all healed and no more suffering. I love you Buddilicious
Diane
Robin Creel
December 24, 2011
Hey Budman, Merry Christmas. I am really missing you. I hope you are having a good time, whole new life for you. I am happy for you that you finally have a better life without suffering. I wish I was with you. You couldn't even begin to know how much I want to be with you. I just love you so much. Right now I am missing you telling me " 6 more days mom, 5 more days mom etc... did you get Miguie's gift,I want to go to sleep early so I can get up early." I am really missing that right now. You are with me always and in my heart forever. I think of you all the time and will never let you go. I love you Bud, and I will see you again. MERRY CHRISTMAS SON. MOM
Diane Ruggiero
November 24, 2011
Dear Buddy
Well it is Thanksgiving and I am missing you. I will be at moms with my boys and all the friends and family that will be there. We all will be missing you but I know you will be there with us. I know you are enjoying a feast at Gods table. Now do not be a hog Buddilicious I love you my friend.
My Life
Robin Creel
October 10, 2011
Hey Bud, It's me again. I am really missing you. I'm trying to take steps to move ahead with my life but I'm having a really hard time. I know you would not want to see me hurt like this,but I have never felt so alone. You were my life and now its empty. Nothing is the same. I know you are at peace now and that my son is a great relief,but it doesn't stop me from missing you. I guess you never know how lucky you are,untill it's gone. I am lucky though. That I had the chance to be in your life. I hate what you went through in life, but I'm glad I was the one who was chosen to see you through it. You really taught me alot. I wish you could teach me how to take the next steps now. I hope you are getting everything that you couldn't have before and teaching them up there at lease half of what you taugh us. You are with me always and will never be forgotten. You are in my thoughts, sole and heart forever Bud. I miss you and I love you always. Mom
DIANE TEEGARDEN
September 8, 2011
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUDDY
I CANNOT BELIEVE IT HAS BEEN 3 MONTHS SINCE I LAST SAW YOU. I MISS YOU SO MUCH I KNOW YOU ARE AT PEACE NOW YOU ARE SO LOVED AND MISSED
BUDDYS LAST BIRTHDAY
DIANE TEEGARDEN
September 8, 2011
Noni Patton
August 12, 2011
well Bud, its still hard to believe I wont be hearin ya rhyme my name or fuss about how the TV folk changed stuff just to annoy you! lol It took my breath away when Miq called to tell me about what happened. The realistic me knew, one day you would walk on to another place, just like the rest of us will one day. But by goley, I never imagined it would be so soon. I'll always remember your smile, the good and not so good humor, the chats about everything from the world to the people you love, and how to position that dang remote so you could change the channel! lol I love ya Bud
Arlene Creel
August 10, 2011
Hi Buddy, Miss you and our conversations about the movies , you were watching when I went to visit. You were always so knowledgeable about them. I remember going to the park with you ,your Mom and my brother to see the alligators and to Busch gardens. Even when I was away for awhile, I would think of you,the things you liked . Whenever I had a moment were I wanted to complain to much I would remember the positive young man that you always were so often,enjoying whatever life had to offer you.. The courage of your Mother as she spent her days caring for you to see that you were well taken care of. My brother that would make sure he was home for you when you needed him. Your brother that would help. All the friends that surrounded you with so much love. You are loved and missed very much
THE TRUE LOVE OF MY LIFE!
Robin Creel
August 10, 2011
Hey Bud, It's me again. I can't begin to tell you how much I am missing you. You are on my mind 24-7. This house is just so empty without you. It will never be the same. I know you are in a better place, that you are no longer in pain or suffering, but I really miss you. Now your b-day is approching and I am not looking forward to it. I am going to your favorite park on that day and I am walking your favorite trail. I'm going to make a sign and naming it " The Buddy Trail". Hopefully they will keep it there. Tammy planted a low quat tree there and put a memory stone there for you, and they left it there. I got the jeep you wanted me to have, but its no fun without you. I rather have you. Football's not going to be the same, especial for Mike. I have a hard time leaving the house, like I'm abandoning you. I guess I just feel close to you being here. It's really hard. I just want you back. I love you so much. The little things, the big things, the good times and the bad. It's just so different. I wake up to a totally empty house. I know you are happy now and having a good time, but I hope I am with you as much as you are with me. I LOVE YOU BUD,and miss you dearly.
MOM
Marianne Kitchen
August 10, 2011
Buddy,
It has been several years since we had seen you, but Rick spoke of you often. He would say to me on a regular basis "I wonder how Buddy is doing". You are the reason that he has pushed on and is still here today. Rick has said if Buddy can do it I can do it. I know that your leaving has been hard on your mom and the rest of the family, but you are in a better place now. Knowing that you are no longer in pain is what has kept everyone going. Buddy it was a pleasure to know you, I just wish we got to know you better. We will never forget watching you fly through the yard in your chair and not let anything get in your way. Godspeed Buddy
P.S. keep watch over your mom and keep her safe. Keep giving her Angel Kisses she knows that they are from you her special Angel.
We love ya Buddy,
Marianne & Wheelchair Rick
Elisa Parrillo
July 27, 2011
PS. I remember when you pulled Jackie on the skateboard. As I remember it she was more of a gluten for punishment than it was that you were trying to make her fall going down that hill. If my memory serves me correctly she even tried it again on roller blades....Don't worry Bud, I got your back!!! :)
Elisa Parrillo
July 27, 2011
Buddy,
Since I was little I often wondered why certain things happen to us. For example, how it is that we can meet a person in kindergarten and still think of them when we are well down that path called life, and here it is today that I am thinking the same thing but because of you I now know the answer. I had the pleasure of meeting you almost twenty years ago. When I first met you I remember thinking how horrible I felt about you having such a debilitating disease and further more how horrible you must feel seeing all of us running around and doing things that you weren't able to. It was even harder for me to know that you did have the ability and memories of walking etc. but I learned very quickly that even though you were dealt a life of less than ideal situations you were not going to let it stop you. You always had a smile on your face, you always brought a smile to others faces. Even when you went through your many surgeries as a young child you never complained and handled whatever was thrown at you with courage and a smile. I remember your mom telling me that according to Dr.s you wouldn't live long enough to graduate high school. (PSST...little secret....she never believed them for a minute!!!). I couldn't understand how a mother could be told something like this about their child and she could still get up everyday and push through the hurt and knowing the distant outcome of the miracle she brought into this world, but now I see it. You had allot of your moms fight in you and you were the fuel that got her engine going and kept it running everyday!!! It's really true what they say though "Mom knows best"!!!! A mom knows her child better than any person in the world and I have to say whether she really just knew it or you inspired and gave her that hope everyday I truly believe that you were meant to be her son just like you were destined to cross every single one of our paths and make an impact on us in a very profound way. I know we hadn't seen each other in a long time but in the time that I had the pleasure to spend with you, you have shown me that it's ok to fight and be strong (even if your scared), you have shown me that pain may be something that we feel in life but Love is the medicine that takes it away. You have in many ways taught me to be thankful, courageous, positive, that it's ok to be scared as long as you don't give up and most importantly to live and love like I'll never have the opportunity to ever again!!!
I really missed your friendship while you were here and I was up north. I miss your friendship even more that you are gone.....Thank you for not leaving us behind but for lighting the path for us when it's our time. I hope when it's my time you will be waiting there with my family and friends for me.
As for Robin & Rooster, I've watched you effortlessly be by Buddy's side; tend to his every need and make sure he ALWAYS without fail had the care he needed. I've watched Robin fight harder for Buddy than I've ever seen anybody fight in my life and I hope that when it's my time to be a mom that I can learn that strength and courage. I love you all (Terri, DJ, Robin, Rooster, & Buddy) as you were the first people to welcome me not only as a friend but as a member of your family when I moved down here. I will never forget that and I am grateful for your kindness & friendship. I love you guys and I hope this gets easier. Remember .....gone but NEVER forgotten and always in our hearts....xoxoxoxoxo
Love Always, Elisa
Bud & El
greg & ellie antokas
July 26, 2011
Bud Man,Everyone is still missin ya.Ellie is in the hospital not doing so good so if she try's to get into heaven where you are tell her she has to come back.do the best you can Bud i need her.Robin i hope you dont mind me asking Buddy for some help i really need it Thanks
Dale+Wendy Davis
July 12, 2011
BUD, I think of you as an HONORARY NAVY SEAL! Being a SEAL is what you expressed you would have done to serve the country you loved so dearly. To be a Seal a person must show superhuman fortitude and mental toughness just to attempt the grueling training required. The success rate is very low, only the best of the best get to go on and actually become a Seal. You posessed the will and stamina that would stand out even among the amazing Navy SEALS! You are an inspiration to all that know you, and will remain so throughout the rest of our lives!
Dale
Dear Buddy,
I don't have the words to say the the way I feel about you other than I love you very much and will never forget the talks we had. You had such a bright mind, I liked it when you told Dale you'd already heard a story he was in the middle of. We love you and wish the best for your Mom and Dad. No goodbye, just so long for now. Love, Wendy
Tina Humphrey
July 10, 2011
hey Buddy. It's me, Tina. You have been on my mind all day. I wish so much that we could sit and talk like we used to. Although I was there as your nurse to take care of you, you were there as my friend and you also took care of me. I could talk to you about anything and you always listened with an open mind and gave me advise to help me to see things through. I learned so much from you Bud and Im really missing you, my friend, today. Im gonna put on that heavy metal CD that we made together and jam with you today. I know you'll enjoy that. I love you Bud. Thank you so much for being my friend.............Love, Tina
Aunt Terri
July 5, 2011
Hi Buddy, I know this...your Mom NEVER has to say goodbye. The two of you shared each other's lives for so long. That creates a bond that could never be broken. She misses the physical you but I know that the spiritual YOU is with her. She told me a lot about you so I know that no matter what came out of your mouth...your eyes reflected the love you felt for others. You were the center of the lives of many people and they don't know yet how to carry on without you. But they will, and in time they will speak of you and smile. The little heart tug will go on forever...as will your memory, but joy will return and all of those who feel sadness now will rejoice when they all see you again. I know you'll wait patiently , Buddy and show everyone how to WALK into the light that warms you now. You were God's gift to your mother and I know that you changed her path in life. But He only lent you to her until He needed you home. You have fulfilled your mission successfuly and now you have your reward. It is not an end of life...it is the life AFTER life and we will all meet again there. Ask God to bless your Mom and to lighten her heartache...I do every day but I think (logistically) that you are closer to Him. If you see the Archangel Michael, please tell him that Bobby would really like to borrow that sword.
Grace Batchelder
July 3, 2011
Dear Buddy,
I am happy to have met you and your mom. Although I met you later in life as a patient at WPPA, you were an inspiration to all of us there...I spent many a days talking to your worried mom about your care because she was always looking out for you. We became friends, and she would share some of her concerns as well as her love for you. I know mom and your family are hurting but our concern is that you are not any longer. You were truly a brave person and I am so happy to have shared in your care. You will be missed and I already miss mom's calls to the office for your needs. My only regret is that I didn't get to meet you earlier in your life but I did get to share some of it. You and your family will be missed but again your mom and I developed a friendship that will go on...please rest peacefully Buddy, you will always be remembered. Love Grace B.
Robin Creel
July 2, 2011
Bud, Its your pesty mom again. I want you to know that I'm really missing you. I wake up in the morning and it's really tough for me not seeing you in your bed. I know you are in a better place now but I really wish you were here with me. When Diane and Miguie come over and we are out in the livingroom talking, I keep waiting for you to call them. They keep waiting for you to call them too. I just want you to know that I think of you always and my life is so empty without you.It's just not the same. It's very hard for me, but I will get better in due time only because I know you are no longer in pain. It really hurt me to see you like that and it hurts me not to see you at all, but you no longer suffer and thats a good thing. Well I'm going to go for now, but I will never say good-bye. I LOVE YOU
MOM
Diane Teegarden
July 1, 2011
Buddy it is one month ago today that God took you from us. I know we all miss you so much Buddy. I also know you are at peace. So somehow I have to over come the sadness and be happy for you my friend. I love you and miss you so much.
Diane
greg antokas
June 26, 2011
Buddy,we are so gonna miss you,from the time we used to jam out my stereo and shake the walls.i truly wish i could trade places with you so your mom and roosterand everyone else could have you back in thier lives R.I.P Bud Man
Buddy's Tree
Tammy Philipp
June 26, 2011
Hey Bud,
It's me again. Here is a picture of the tree I planted for you at the park yesterday. Of corse I didn't ask permision, you know me and "rules" I figure as as long as it doesn't hurt any one it's ok to bend a few. The rules didn't say you couldn't add to the park, just that you couldn't take any thing away, so I didn't take anything away. Now you have your own tree there and all the wild lfe will have some good fruit to eat.
and rooster won't have to get his BB gun after the squirls there. He can make a sign and just send send them all to the park!
Love you Buddy, You are forever in our hearts!
Diane Teegarden
June 25, 2011
Dear Buddy
It has been a year since I walked into your home and Tina introduced me to you. I knew the moment I looked at that handsome face of yours that I would never leave you. I knew right then and there that you were in my heart for life. I remember how you always said you wanted to be a Navy Seal. I know you would have been the bravest of all Navy Seals there ever was. You fought the bravest battle of all against MD. I don't think there is anyone who could be as brave as you in that battle. I told you if God came down from heaven and told me to lie down in your bed and he would make you whole again I would do it in a heart beat. You looked at me with wide eyes and said,"you would really do that for me Diane?" I told you in a heart beat and meant it. You, Mom and Rooster welcomed me into your family with opened arms. I felt so welcomed with all of you. You had the greatest parents to take care of you and you said so Buddy. I remember how you would tell me how your Mom was there for you always and that you truly appreciated all she did for you. That you loved her so much and she was truly the best Mom ever. You also told me how Rooster was the greatest dad how he truly took great care of you all these years and that you really loved him. I know you liked to argue with me bacuase that is the only thing you really had control over. I would let you win sometimes because I knew you really did not mean it. It was all a game to you and I know your laughing right now about it. Your Mom used to call us the married couple. I remember the last night I was with you we watched Americas got talent. We laughed and enjoyed it so much. You told me that night how much you loved me and appreciated all that I did for you even though you argued with me you really did not mean it. I have not seen you in 25 days and when I walk into your room and see your Camo Bud that I brought you for your 26th it reminds me of what a great soldier you were in your fight against MD. You will always be my Budalicious and I will always be your Diran. I miss you everyday but know you are in my heart for life. I love you so much Buddy. I know you are walking, dancing, running and eating more pepper steak then anyone has ever eaten. I will see you again one day.
Diane
MIGUIE MARCANO
June 23, 2011
Buddy
I thank God for giving me the mission to care for you in this world and teach you about his unconditional love for you.
Knowing that you are by his site without pain or suffering gives me confort...also to know that I will see you again in heaven.
Your beutifull memories will be with me for ever.
LOVE MIGUIE
Tammy Philipp
June 22, 2011
Hey Buddy,
I sure do miss you! Sometimes people come into our lives for a special reason, to teach us things that we seem to take for granted. You came into my life for that reason. You have taught me that no matter how bad of a day I might be having, that there is always someone out there that is having a worse day. I have seen you during some of your "bad" days, but you always seemed to find the good in it. You made me aware that I have taken my children's good health for granted. I even told my kids that I wished I could have been in this position before they were born and then I would have appreciated them more. I also want to thank you for allowing me to use you as a "pin cushion" because now I can access any port on the first try… as long as I count to three! I will truly miss our weekly visits.
Aunt Terri
June 22, 2011
Hi Buddy. I see your Mom's postings and know how much she misses you. You made up a big part of her life and the loss that she feels is inmeasurable. But she has many good friends that are taking care of her and helping her to get past her feelings of devastation. I just want you to know how much I truly care about your Mom so that you don't have to worry about her. She feels your presence so maybe you could show her a few more signs. Come to her in her dreams and let her know that it is real. I know that's an odd request but I also know that you can do it. You can do anything you want now Honey. Forget just walking...you can fly. Say hi to Grandma and tell her we miss her too. Give Mom a whisper kiss...she'll know its you. xoxoxox
Robin Creel
June 21, 2011
Hey Bud, It's your Mom again. I'm not going to leave you alone.It still isn't real for me. There's times when it seems like you are still here and times when I really know you're gone. I hate that you're gone, but the one thing that helps me is knowing you are no longer in pain. I know for the last 6 months one of your biggest fears was " What will happen to you if I died". I know you talked about it alot. As much as I wish you were here, I always prayed that God would let me deal with the pain of loosing you and not you of loosing me. I believe that you went through enough in life, and should never had to deal with that, for that I am thankful. I wish I had told you just how much you have taught me in life. If half the people could be as strong as you, this world would be a better place, But you definitly gave inspiration to many and I know they thank you for that. I really miss you. My mornings are the toughest. It's way to quiet, I never thought I would miss hearing "ma, ma, Get my mom" but I do. I just wish you were still here with me. I would gladly give up another 26 years for you. You were worth every minute, good or bad. I know alot of our friends are also having a hard time dealing with this, So let them know you're ok. I really miss and love you, more than you'll ever know! I LOVE YOU MY SON.
MOM
Mike & Judy Theodore
June 20, 2011
Buddy....I've been reading all the tributes to you and you family and wanted to add to my original post from when the guest book was 1st online....it's still difficult to believe you're gone from this life but it's very evident that you have touched many lives in such a profound way that you will "never really be gone" just "away". Mike and I had the pleasure of knowing you for about 11 years and like everyone else....we watched the "challenge" of MD "try" to take over your life....I say try because no matter what challenges it brought your way, you either overcame/fought/accepted those challenges and moved on...never giving up. In the end I believe it was still your wish to continue your fight, however another "plan" was to be your destiny....now you have the freedom to handle things without the confines of MD....your Mom (Robin) and Dad (Rooster) protected, cared and fought those battles side by side with you and were the "champions" of a "true champion" and now I'm sure you will be close by them and watch over, protect and send them comfort when they need it most...because that's the kind of Man you are.
Mike always enjoyed watching movies with you and he especially enjoyed watching the "Patriots" win while everyone else watched the "other" team lose :) We have your Pats jersey framed with a picture of you wearing it in our game room so you'll always be there for game day with us...it won't be the same but we'll always remember you with a smile :)
Thank You for your Inspiration, Courage and the Privilege of having been part of your Life....see you again some day on the other side....:) Love Ya! xoxo
Bill & Francine Hicks
June 18, 2011
Buddy, I fell in love the first time I saw you. I'll never forget your smiling face, and your twinkling eyes. You were a good neighbor and a friend, I know you are at peace. You and and your familly taught us what love and carring was all about. The neighborhood will not be the same without you. Sadly missed but not forgotten.
Your Neighbors,
Bill and Francine
terri horace
June 18, 2011
buddy,
i cant even begin to tell you how much i miss you. i had my first dream about you last night since you been gone. i guess its my conscience eatin at me for not bein there for you like i could have been because in my dream you were tellin me you will never forgive me. im the one who has to live with that everyday but just know that even though i wasnt really there for you i still loved you very much and i think bout you everyday. i always talk to teliyah bout you everyday. i'll never let her forget her uncle buddy. but i love you and your always in my heart.
love always, terri n teliyah
June 17, 2011
Buddy
You were 5 when i fisrt met you and your family. You were a cute,clumsy shy little boy with a big smile.I learned that you had M.D and your prognosis for a long or normal life was not a good one.
It didnt take long before you and your family to stop being not only my friends but my family as well. you all were so easy to love.
The first couple of years i watched you run and play with your brother, sister and many friends. You always had a big smile.
I watched as you were forced to crawl and play because you no loner could run.your smile never fading..
I watched as you had surgery after surgery (so much pain you endured) your smile never fading..
Then one day you were in a wheelchair, playing as hard and happy as anyother child. your smile never fading..
Problems came and problems went and you faced everyone of them with a smile that never faded..
In a instant you were a young man with a broken body that didnt match your intelligence, heart or soul. still your smile never fading..
In the 21 years that you were in my life you taught me many things. "COURAGE" is one of the first things that come to mind. you faced every obstacle that came your way with determination and grace. you never gave up or complained "why me". you are the most courageous person i have ever known.
You also taught me about family.family is not just about having the same DNA. family is about who you love and who loves you in return. family is about giving unselfishly something of yourself to help someone else because who you love should always come first. its the most important lesson i have ever learned. i thank you for that.
I often had wondered why god would inflict such pain and hardship on a innocent such as you? i now understand that god made you the way he did so you would touch the hearts and souls of everone that was part of your life and to teach them to love oneanother unconditionaly,unselfishly. you have taught me that no matter what hand life gives me"go foward with courage and grace,never give up".
I am blessed and honored that you were my family,friend and teacher.
Rest in peace my little brother. i love you! Sharon (fertigger) Jones
DIANE BISSEY
June 16, 2011
HEY BUD, ITS YOUR PAIN IN THE RUMP NEIGHBOR. YA KNOW THE TIME THAT I HAVE SEEN YOU GROW WITH EVERYONE AND EVERYTHING AROUND YOU LEFT ME AN INSPIRING MIND TO KNOW HOW SPECIAL YOU CAN BE NO MATTER WHAT. YOUR PARENTS ARE THE GREATEST IF YOU DID NOT ALREADY KNOW...YOU HAVE, THE BEST MOST OF US OUT HERE WOULD WISH WE HAD LOVING PARENTS LIKE YOU WHO WATCHED OVER YOU LIKE TWO LITTLE ANGLES..WHO MADE SURE YOU HAD THE BEST NURSES WHO FOUGHT FOR YOU WHEN NEEDED...IT WAS SUCH AND ENSPRIRING ADVENTURE..YOU WERE VERY WELL LOVED BY ALL OF US...YOU ALSO SHOWED TO EVERYONE HOW STRONG SOMEONE COULD BE NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS IN LIFE. THEY SAY GOD GIVES US WHAT WE ARE SUPPOSED TO HANDLE, AND YOU JUST DID THAT...SO INSPIRING YOU WERE BUDDY IF YOU ONLY NEW HOW IMPORTANT YOUR ATTITUDE, YOUR GOOD SPIRIT AND EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU MENT TO ME AND MY FAMILY . WE WILL MISS YOU ALOT DIANE, CHRISTOPHER, DALTON, BREANNA, AND THE GREAT WHITE HUNTER YOUR FRIEND LOUIS.......LOVE YOU
Erica Daley
June 16, 2011
Buddy, I am going to miss you. I am so glad i got to spend time with you this past year. I loved how you always would explain the movie to me when i didnt get it. You are amazing and inspired me to be a better person. I love you and you will always have a place in my heart.
NANCY SMITH
June 16, 2011
GOD BLESS YOU,BUDDY. I ONLY HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING YOU ONCE,AND I HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN YOUR BRAVERY. GRANDMA IS THERE WITH YOU NOW.
Robin Creel
June 15, 2011
BUD, I miss you more than words can ever say. You were the air that I breath, and now I am suffercating. I know that you are in a better place (not that you didn't have it good here)and your pain is no more, and that is what helps me deal with this. When you were here, you made me see a whole new life that I did not see before. I realize that life is one life and not to take it for granite as I believe we all did until you became part of our lives. We have the options in life to do right or wrong, better or worst, where you had none. You had to deal with whatever was dished out to you and excepted it, in which I believe a lot of people realized and made most of them better people. I will never say goodbye to you because you will always be with me. I will miss your presents but think of you always. I love you, I love you, I love you
MOM
Deb Mayberry
June 11, 2011
Buddy, It has been a long time since I have seen you, but you were always a great inspiration to me. You looked MD right the face and showed it you could beat the odds and you did. You did so much that you were told you could not. You showed more strength and courage than many adults could. You have many friends and family waiting for you, though many more here missing you. Rest in Peace Buddy, you deserve it. Love ya, Deb Mayberry (formerly Deb Dean, Hudson, FL)
Tina Humphrey
June 11, 2011
Buddy, It was such a pleasure knowing and caring for you. We became the best of friends and Im gonna miss you terribly bad. I never stopped fighting for my job to come back and care for you, just like you never stopped fighting the battle with your illness. You taught me so much about life, and i enjoyed our long conversations. I could talk to you about just about anything and you always knew what to say to make me feel better. I love you and will miss you so much. You are truly a great friend for anyone to have and those of us who had the pleasure of knowing you will cherish your friendship forever. May you rest in peace, Buddy, and shine down upon us all. I love you, your nurse and friend, Tina.
Ryan Lennox
June 10, 2011
Buddy,
You will be truly missed but never be forgotten. The parties will never be the same with out you but I know you will be watching from up above. Try to stay out of trouble up there or I will come and arrest you. Until then you have the badge. May you wear my patch proudly then I know you are watching over me, and keeping me safe. I thank you for that and keep Jackie out of trouble. Can't wait to spend another birthday with you when I meet you again. I love you and will miss you.
Love,
Ryan
A.K.A Uncle Fester
Jackie Fertig
June 10, 2011
Buddy,
I have known you for 22 years of my life, you were such an inspiration to me. I am going to miss all the fun times we had together most of them when we were kids. One of many memories I have of us that i'll never forget is when we use to eat the fireballs and when I wanted more you were always the one to go ask for more or the time when we tied a rope to your wheel chair and tied it to a skateboad and you pulled me around not to mention the time you almost killed me by pulling me down the hill (LOL). I will miss you very much there will not be a day that you wont cross my mind. I love you so much. I will see you later.
Love always & forever,
Jackie
A.K.A Cousin It
Mary Teegarden
June 9, 2011
BUDDY :D Everyone misses you and it was great to meet you :) Im happy that you got to see Marissa and I on her prom night! Love you lots xoxoxo miss you silly :) Love Mary and Marissa xoxoxo
Gary Teegarden
June 7, 2011
Hey Buddy. I just gotta say you are one of the toughest and coolest cats I ever knew. You fought through some pretty tough odds. And your the only person I know that loves movies just as much (if not more) than me. Your a great guy. Ill see ya at that big jam in the sky man.
Diane Teegarden
June 7, 2011
Buddy you are truly missed by your nurse Diane I know you are walking and eating at Gods buffet I love you so much Just like one of my own kids I will never forget you sweetie and I will see you in heaven when I get there
Patti Molnar
June 6, 2011
Buddy, your strength, dignity and courage was an inspiration to us all. You fought so hard all these years against that horrible disease called Muscular Dystrophy to not let it get the better of you.
My sons have so many memories of years of being Buddy's friend. Sometimes with the older one, R.J., sometimes with his younger brother, Robby. Most people thought that Robin was actually their mother as one of them was always there with Buddy. I don't ever recall a time during their adolescent years when it wasn't "Buddy this and Buddy that, Buddy, Buddy, Buddy."
~ RIP Budman. You will be sorely missed by everyone that loved and admired you. If there is a "Rainbow Bridge" up above for humans, I know you are there, running wild and free.
Aunt Terri
June 6, 2011
Buddy, you are a cherished child of loving parents. Your life inspired many and your passing will light the way for all those who follow. You made a large footprint on the world my Nephew. I wish I had known you longer.
Canio Verrastro
June 6, 2011
Buddy , It was certainly my pleasure getting to know you. Your courage in all that you faced was inspiring. You will be missed, my friend. Rest in peace.
Buddy Horace ~ <3
June 4, 2011
Richard Molnar
June 4, 2011
Dear Buddy you will be greatly missed. I will miss our highly intelligent conversations about the world and nature. You were quite the movie aficionado and could "name that movie" after a simple quote from me. Love ya man. Rich
Judy T
June 4, 2011
"Budman" you were loved & will be missed by many :'(
We know you'll be watching over us until we meet again :) xoxo
Louis
June 4, 2011
If there is any thing after this crazy world, it better include plenty of pepper steak. Rest, my friend.
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