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for William Simmons
Rhiannon Simmons
November 5, 2009
william
i miss you so much and there is not a day that goes by that i dont think about you. isaiah talks about you all the time saying uncle william got this for me even though someone else did.just writing so you didnt think i forgot about you. love you so much and miss you lots.
ANGEL JACKSON
April 2, 2009
WILLIAM I FOUND A LETTER U WROTE ME THE OTHER DAY AND WHEN I READ IT IT MADE ME CRY I MISS U WILLIAM LOVE U LOTS
Bobbie Nails
April 1, 2009
Sorry for what had to happen to will. I wish it could of been a better turn out since he hasn't been around but at least he isnt suffering and in pain. Sorry he had to go the way he did.
Ashley Ellis
April 1, 2009
William was my first boyfriend in chesapeake. I loved him dearly. It broke my heart to hear about all the trouble that he got into as we entered high school and we stopped talking as much. I regret that now. I regret not being there like I should have and William if you are reading this I just want you to know that Im sorry. If I could go back to that day I would. We had the best of times... I really miss you. I was so upset that I didnt get your call when you got out because maybe I could have had some closer telling you bye even on the phone but I have been thinking that it's ok. Bye is forever and I know Ill see you again. One day you will brighten my day with your smile and make me laugh uncontrollably at your silly jokes. I cant wait for that day. But until then I will never forget all the joy you brought me... You touched so many lives. Continue looking down on us. Expecially that lil sis of yours. Shes beautiful and she misses you so much. Well I love you William.
To the family: You are lucky to have made such a fine man. Be proud. I send love and thanks for everything. If theres anything I can do you have the number.
RIP Ill Will <3
Amber Ell
April 1, 2009
William is in my thoughts all the time. He was my best friend and love. I miss him soo much, but I know he is my guardian angel now. We shared good times and bad times but he always knew how to make me smile. He was who I could share my thoughts with and know that they were safe. I see him everywhere I look but I know he would not want me to be sad. Here is a poem that he wrote to me and I say it every night before I go to bed even though it makes my heart ache.
I love you more than you know
Even though it may not show
So, here's the way
The way that's true
This is how I feel about you
If I die before you do
I'll go to heaven and wait for you
If you're not there by judgment day
I'll know you went the other way
I'll give the angels back their wings
And risk the loss of everything
Just to prove my love is true
I'll go to hell to wait for you
It killed me when I found out the news and then I found this poem and I ached. I have so many unanswered questions and just wish I could have seen him one more time. I will miss him til the day we meet again. I know he would want me to be strong and that is what I'm trying to do. I love you Will and you will always have a place in my heart.
Jeri O'Donnell
March 31, 2009
William, I miss you and think about you all the time. Sit and think about you all the time and just want to know that i will alway love you. You was the one that i alway told my secrets to and was glad that you opened up to me and told me everything about you.Even though we lived far away from each other. Something alway brough us back in contact with each other,and that person was the one you are with now. You are the one cousin that anyone wished they could have, cause you was really easy to talk to and understand everything, not judge someone because of who they are and what they do.. I Love You and Will alway be a big part of my heart and thought. I will miss you someday we will meet up again!
Candice Nails
March 31, 2009
We all love you will you will be in our prayers
rhiannon simmons
March 31, 2009
For who ever has payed for this for the next year our family would like to thank you and i would like to write to you. THANK YOU.
William's Family.
Alberta & Patrick Willingham
March 29, 2009
William, remember this one?
You were the only grandchild who asked for it, everytime Mamaw was there.
We miss you so much, but i know you have your crown now.
You touched so many lives, in death as well as in life.
You will always be loved and remembered.
You are our guardian Angel now.
THE OLD RUGGED CROSS
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,
The emblem of suffering and shame;
And I love that old cross where the dearest and best
For a world of lost sinners was slain.
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross,
Till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
And exchange it one day for a crown.
O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world,
Has a wondrous attraction for me;
For the dear Lamb of God left his glory above
To bear it to dark Calvery.
In that old rugged cross,stained with blood so devine,
A wonderous beauty i see,
For 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died,
To pardon and sanctify me.
To that old rugged cross I will ever be true,
Its shame and reproach gladly bear;
Then he'll call me someday to my home far away,
Where his glory forever I'll share.
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross,
Till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
And exchange it some day for a crown.
written: 1913 Rev. Geo. Bennard
With all our love, forever and a day,
Mamaw and Papaw
Rhiannon Simmons
March 26, 2009
William simmons was my brother and my best friend, no one will ever take that away from me and will never replace that spot. i miss him so much an di could not believe what the doctors had said to us. im sure that the whole floor had heard my heart just rip out of my chest. this is the hardest thing in my life that i have had to go through. i thank all of you for leaving these loving notes for us and for helping our family through this time of mouring.
Bonnie Strohl
March 24, 2009
It has taken me this long to be able to read your kind words of sympathy. It has been one month since William left this earth. I miss him. I long for his smile, his laughter and those wonderful hugs. William was a special child and I knew from the time of his birth that he was God's Child, not mine. I was his earthly guardian tasked with nuturing and molding William's gentle soul. He was a gift to me from God. Through William, I learned to live in this world, not simply
"exist" in it. William was a tortured soul. He had an "old" soul. He was too kind for the turmoil of this earth. He loved deeply and completely. He was loyal and trusting. He would stand toe to toe with you and argue with you and then defend you against anyone who else who threatened you. He had a tender soul and was hurt esaly. When someone hurt him it was more painful to me than if they had hurt me themselves. My heart ripped every time he was in emotional, mental or spiritual pain. I always told him that he was special, that there was a "light" about him, he had a gift to give to this world. He asked me not long ago how I could tell him that I was so very proud of him after all the trouble and anquish he'd caused me. I told him that I was proud of him because he had "owned" what he had done. He did not made exuses or blame his situation on someone else. He had learned from his life's experiences and even though he'd been to a place that would "break" most of us, he had come out the MAN (my baby boy became a man) that I always knew he could be. I am proud of him. Even in his death, he's made me proud. His gifts of life will allow others to live and fulfill their destinies. I am humbled and deeply blessed to have been his mother. Thank you all again.
Bonnie
Stephanie (Andrews) Bonvillian
March 13, 2009
Condolences Aunt Bonnie and family from my family to yours. Keep your head up.
Dana Joyner
March 11, 2009
R.I.P Will :( You Will Be Missed...Thanks For Coat On Those Cold Nights.
Carol Webster
March 6, 2009
Please accept my condolences for the lost of your precious loved one. I did not have the pleasure of knowing him on this earth, I know I will get to meet him when I am called home. He must have been a very special young man. It takes a special person to donate thier organs to help others. I look forward to meeting him in Heaven for I know he is there.
Bebe Jones
March 4, 2009
TO Berta and Pat, Bonnie, Rhiannon, and all of William's extended family:
Though we only knew William via our "family grapevine", he was dear to us because he was family, and because you all loved him and kept us updated.
Please take comfort in knowing William is at peace with our Lord and will be one of the angels watching over the family until we can join him at the side of Our Lord.
As always, you are in our prayers. With love, Aunt Bebe, Becky, Chester, Uncle Dee, and all of our families.
Corliss Gardner
March 4, 2009
All our prayers and thoughts are with
the family.
James & Linda Willingham
March 1, 2009
Sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. May God put his loving arms around you to provide you the comfort you need. May he give you peace and understanding.
God Bless You
Sharon Savage
March 1, 2009
I never met William but he is family. My prayers are with you Aunt Berta and with Cousin Bonnie and all the family. Continue to lean on God because He is great and loving and will carry you through your time of grieving. William is in a far better place than we. William sees the face of Jesus and worships Him with the angels in heaven. I can only imagine what that must feel like, to be in His presence. To feel the love radiating from God. To see Jesus and to fully understand the price He paid for us. Rest in peace William. We will meet on those golden streets and rejoice together one day!
Sharon Holley Savage, daughter of William R. Holley Sr.
William R. Holley
March 1, 2009
With Love Thoughts and Prayers Great Uncle William, Polly, Sharon,& Billy. The Holley Family
Meggan Dunlap
February 28, 2009
Will was my brother! I love him always and forever. I will always wonder what he was going to tell me but I know one day we will meet again and he I'll tell me what that was!
Heather Brown
February 28, 2009
Although I only met Will once when we were both children and I have very little memory of him, my heart breaks for you Aunt Berta because I remember how much you loved him and how your eyes would sparkle when you told me about your grandbabies. The entire family is in my prayers as we all come to terms with our loss.
Christy Johnson
February 28, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss.You are in
our thoughts and prayers.
Christy Johnson&family
608 High Mesa Dr.
Wimberley,Texas
78676
Lisa Wilkins
February 27, 2009
Sorry to here about your lost
Lisa Wilkins
706 Appomattox St
Norfolk,Va 23523
janet and family
February 27, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Tina & Roy Hanbury
February 27, 2009
We are so sorry for your families loss. Our thoughts and prayes go out to all of you. Will is going to be missed deeply. He had a good and true heart. I will miss our many conversations that we had together about life, love, happiness and finding trust in God to lead the way. Take assurance in knowing that God has led him home now and he is forever at peace. God bless your families in this time of mourning.
Charity Davis
February 27, 2009
William you were a great person and cousin i have so many good memories with you and that will never be forgotten and you will always have a speacial place in my heart. I love and miss you deeply. Love always Charity
Robert and Anita Kufleitner and family
February 27, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
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