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Donna Sims
May 26, 2020
I still look at your pictures every day Justin. You are still loved much and missed greatly.
Stephen collins
May 24, 2020
I miss ya buddy, even after all these years I still think about you.
Donna Sims
January 15, 2016
Many years have passed since you left us but our memories of you are still with us. I still have your picture hanging from my rear view mirror in my car. I look at you every day.
January 14, 2016
So hard to believe it's been 10 years since you left us. Seems just like yesterday... You'll always remain in our hearts and souls.
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Donna Sims
May 25, 2015
Hi Justin
Thinking of you on this day. You are missed and will always be remembered.
Mike and Pam Dustin
May 24, 2015
I'm sorry that it has been a while since I have visited your guestbook. I have been a little under the weather for the past year.
I just wanted you to know you are thought of often, and, HEROES LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER, NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN.
WITH LOVE AND RESPECT
Terry Menville
May 26, 2014
On this Memorial Day, I sending prayers for your families comfort and honoring you.
D J Sims
May 26, 2014
Hi Justin
Just dropping by this Memorial Day to let you know that we are still thinking of you and missing you. You will always be remembered and never forgotten. Your pictures are still in my office and car.
GrMa Pam and Mike Dustin
May 25, 2014
Thinking of you, honoring you and remembering you on this Memorial Day weekend
Donna Sims
January 14, 2014
Hi Justin
Been thinking about you off and on all day today. Can't believe it has now been so many years since you left us. I still have your pictures up in my office and my car. Just know we all still love you and miss you. You will indeed never be forgotten.
Gramma Donna
grma pam Dustin
January 13, 2014
It seems like yesterday but the years just keep on going by. I jyst want you to know you are thought of often. HEROES LIVE IN OUR HEARTS. You and your family will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.
Pam Dusitn
November 10, 2013
Just wanted you to know that you are being thought of on this Veterans Day. I hope you are up there with your brothers in arms celebrating yourselves.
D J Sims
May 28, 2013
Hi Justin - Thinking about you this Memorial Day 2013. I know you will find this hard to believe, but I still have your picture hanging from my rear view mirror in my car and one in my office. Indeed, you will never be forgotten ever. Love you.
Mike and Pam Dustin
May 27, 2013
Just wanted you to know that you are being thought of on this Memorial Day. I can promise you one thing; You will NEVER be forgotten.
Cindy
May 27, 2013
Thinking of you on this Memorial Day. May God be holding you gently in his mighty arms, til one day we will see each other again. Love and miss you.
Peggy Childers
January 14, 2013
To the family and friends of Cpl. Justin J. Watts:
It has truly been my honor to sign Justin's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Justin will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy
Mike and Pam Dustin
January 12, 2013
Just wanted you and your family to know you are in lur thought and prayers. You are a forever HERO, and will NEVER be forgotten. HEROES NEVER DIE, THEY LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER! With love and respect,
Flag&Flower
D J Sims
January 11, 2013
Hi Justin
Another year has passed - time seems to pass so fast lately. Wanted you to know that you are still sorely missed and loved by many. The TT's do not forget any of our own - ever.
jen
November 20, 2012
mom and i signed up for the leap of faith today. jumping out of a plane is something crazy that you would do. looking forward to the part of falling through the clouds and being closer to heaven knowing you are there. missing you everyday forever.
Mike and Pam Dustin
November 19, 2012
We are thinking of you on this Thanksgiving Day. We will say a little prayer for you, your family, and your brothers in arms. You will never be forgotten as HEROES live in our hearts forever. I will continue to write in your book of all holidays as long as I am here. Then, I will be looking forward to meeting all of you there and getting a good ole GrMa HUG!
Mike and Pam Dustin
May 28, 2012
Just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you on the Memorial Day weekend. It would be impossible to not think of you on this day. I still keep in touch with your Mom on occassion. She is doing well, but, as always missing you. My wish for this year is that every American will take just a minute or two and say a little prayer for our fallen Heroes. That would be such a perfect honor.
You are in my thoughts and paayers always.
HEROES NEVER DIE. THEY LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER. I truly do believe this. I know it is that way for me. I can go to bed at night and remember you as well as many others. I promise you that you will never be forgotten. You made the biggest sacrifice for your country and those of us that live in this country. For that I will always be thankful.
with love and respect,
D J Sims
May 28, 2012
Hi Justin
Wanted you to know that "my thinking of you yesterday during the playing of TAPS" broke my heart all over again and brought a lot of tears to my eyes. You are so remembered, thought of and prayed for by so many. May this Memorial Day bring a little comfort to your family knowing that there are many of us that HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN YOU.
Meghan
May 28, 2012
I have found my thoughts drifting to you more and more lately. Sharing your memories with those who never knew the warmth of your smile. This memorial day I am honoring your memory and want you to know you are not forgotten.
Robert Mohlmaster
May 25, 2012
As Memorial Day approaches you are even closer to my thoughts than usual. Miss you brother.
January 23, 2012
2012 In Remembrance
http://marinefamilynetwork.com/group/31marines/forum/topics/in-rememberance-cpl-justin-j-watts
USMS insignia
D J Sims
January 22, 2012
Hi Justin
Just wanted to let you know that you are still in our thoughts and that we miss your great big smile so much. Time passes, but our memories stay with us. The TT's will never forget you, ever.
Peggy Childers
January 14, 2012
To the family and friends of Cpl. Justin J. Watts:
Always remembering Justin. "Some gave all."
December 8, 2011
Cpl Watts,
I miss you brother. MSgt Jason E Spangenberg USMC.
Mike and Pam Dustin
November 25, 2011
I just wanted to tell you that you were thought of yesterday. Thanksgiving is a special time to give thanks, and we give you thanks, respect, and love. Not just on Thanksgiving, but always.
Ginny & Family
November 24, 2011
Especially on this Day we would like to Thank You Cpl. Justin Watts and your Family for your Service and Sacrifices for our Country and Freedoms. Thank You and I Pray your Family and Friends find Comfort, Peace and Strength in your Courage and Love.
Mike and GrMa Pam Dustin
September 5, 2011
You are never out of our thoughts and prayers, Justin. I really believe that HEROES NEVER die, they will always remain in our hearts and will never be forgotten. We love, honor, and respect you.
D J Sims
September 5, 2011
Hi Justin
Time goes by, but we never forgot those that are no longer with us. I know you have your great big smile up there in Heaven looking down on your family and friends. We honor you with our thoughts and prayers.
Janelle
September 4, 2011
Justin,
It's been six years ago today that you called from the airport to see if I could come see you before your plane took off for Iraq. What a surprise that was! I felt so blessed that day, to have you stop by so close and have the opportunity to hug good-bye, but would gladly give back that 30 minute visit to see you now. We miss you and will love you forever!
Mom & Dad
June 3, 2011
Thinking of you today, Justin. Missing you always.
Cindy
May 30, 2011
My soul still aching and my heart still breaking, I miss you Justin.
May 9, 2011
Mother's Day will never be the same - missing you, Justin. ~Mom
D J Sims
January 15, 2011
Remembering you Justin and your great big smile. Your pictures are still in my car and in my office. I look you each and every day. Luv you and will never forget you.
Peggy Childers
January 14, 2011
To the family and friends of Cpl. Justin J. Watts:
Please accept my remembrance of Justin on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
January 13, 2011
Five years ago, USA time, the evening of Friday the 13th of January, 2006 - a very sad day. You are loved always Justin, never forgotten.
Laura
January 10, 2011
Thinking of you often and again today. Never forgotten.
Pam Dustin
December 24, 2010
Merry Christmas, Justin. Party with the angels. You will never be forgotten.
D J Sims
December 24, 2010
Merry Christmas Justin. We are missing you this season and every season.
December 23, 2010
Missing you this Holiday Season Justin.
All our love forever.
Mom & Dad
Judi & Pat Sweeney
November 15, 2010
Justin, you are never far from my thoughts... Your smile must light up the heavenly sky. God Bless you and your wonderful family...
Pam Dustin
November 11, 2010
Justin, we just got back from the Veterans Day Parade. Just wanted to let you know that you will never be forgotten.
with love and respect,
Mike and Pam Dustin
Pam Dustin
July 3, 2010
It seems only fitting that I would be thinking of you on this Fourth of July. If not for you, your brothers in arms, our veterans, and all branches of the Military, we probably would not be enjoying the freedoms that we have.
From freedom of speech and religion, to the very small things like shopping, taking a drive, or owing a home, we have to thank you.
Thanking you doesn't seem enough. I will Honor you for as long as I live, and, I Will Never Forget.
Cindy Seaton
May 31, 2010
Missing you dearly and cherishing all the good memories on this Memorial Day. You're always in my thoughts.
D J Sims
May 31, 2010
Hi Justin
Just wanted to drop by this Memorial Day to let you know that you are and always will be in my heart. I still have your pictures in my car and in my office. You are so loved and so missed.
“The Final Roll Call”
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 are 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.
Pam Dustin
May 30, 2010
I just wanted to stop by and let you know that I am thinking of you on this Memorial Day. You will forever be a HERO and will never be forgotten.
I still hear from your Mom on occassion. She is a great and stong lady. You would be proud of her as she is of you.
I would like to think that you are up there in Heaven celebrating yourselves with your brothers in arms on this day.
with love and respect,
Mike and Pam Dustin
Peggy Childers
January 15, 2010
To the family and friends of Cpl. Justin J. Watts:
Remembering Justin on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
D J Sims
November 29, 2009
Hi Justin
Just thought I would drop by and let you know that I am thinking of you this Thanksgiving Holiday weekend and know that you are greatly missed. I continue to hold you and your loved ones in my thoughts and prayers. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten; you are my Hero.
Pam Dustin
November 26, 2009
Justin, I am so sorry that I didn't write on Veterans Day. I try to keep in touch so that you know you are thought of each and every day.
Today is Thanksgiving and I will be giving thanks to you. You are a true HERO, and, I promise you will never be forgotten. I hope all is well with your family who I know miss you every day.
with love and respect,
Mike and Pam Dustin
Janelle
September 4, 2009
Missing Justin today and every day.
love,
Mom
Chris and April
May 25, 2009
Thinking of you always.
D J Sims
May 22, 2009
Hi Justin
We still remember your wonderful smile and we still miss you greatly. I look at your pictures all the time and talk to you, even when I am driving since I still have that one picture of you hanging from my rear view mirror (I have never removed it). We love you and we honor you, this Memorial Day weekend.
Sam
May 21, 2009
Remembering Justin on this Memorial Day - you are missed!
Teri Ann Tate
February 17, 2009
I can't believe it's been three years since your passing. I know my son, LCpl Sims, misses you as well.
Rest In Peace
Michael Iezzi
February 16, 2009
Justin,
Thinking and praying for you on the 3rd anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
Janelle
February 15, 2009
24 years ago I was SO ready to hold you....... I'd love to be able to today too. Love, Mom
In Memory of Justin ~ (Debra Estep)
January 19, 2009
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Justin, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
January 15, 2009
Justin,
Thinking and praying for you on the 3rd anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.
Judi Sweeney
January 14, 2009
Our precious Justin... You will always be in our heart. I know you are watching over your family and they miss you deeply. God Bless
Doug & Nancy Haviland
January 14, 2009
God bless you always.
Laura, Proud Marine Mom
January 14, 2009
On this 3rd anniversary of Justin's passing, please know we haven't forgotten and send our love and prayers to all his family, friends, brothers-in-arms. I have no doubt he's smiling down on you all. A toast today to our hero.
D J Sims
January 14, 2009
Good Morning Justin
Just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers today - the third anniversary of your passing beyond Heaven's Gates. Your picture is still hanging from my rear view mirror in my car and the other two pictures are still on the top shelf of my big bookcase. I look at you all the time. Know that I hold your mom, dad and sisters in my prayers for their daily comfort and peace. We know that you are "keeping watch" over your family and your brothers-in-arms. We miss you greatly and know that you will never ever be forgotten. EVER.!!!!
Chris and April Abreu
January 14, 2009
I can't believe it has been 3 years. We will never forget you.
Peggy Childers
January 14, 2009
To the family of Cpl. Justin J. Watts:
Justin gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
pam Murray
January 14, 2009
Dear Jim, Janelle and girls, Thinking of all of you today, keeping you in my prayers.
Marine Mom
December 27, 2008
Jim, Janelle, Jennifer & Jessi-
Thinking of your family this Christmas season - wishing you well. Justin will never be forgotten. I hope your Christmas season has been peaceful even though your family has a missing piece.
November 12, 2008
Laura, Proud Marine Mom
November 10, 2008
Today being the birthday of the United States Marine Corps and tomorrow being Veterans Day, I find myself back here to state my thanks to this hero of mine. May your star forever shine down brightly, Justin, as your loved ones bask in the light.
Chris and April
May 26, 2008
We are thinking of you Justin and your family too this Memorial Day. You are missed and never forgotten. Thank you for sharing the "Ice Boy" story Janelle, we love learning new things about Justin.
Michael Miner
May 26, 2008
Justin,
My wife Susan and I celebrate our Memorial Day 2008, in your HONOR. You are always in our prayers and thoughts.
Our Love to You.
Mike Miner
D J Sims
May 25, 2008
Thinking of you and your family on this Memorial Day Weekend. I thank you for your service to our country and your sacrifice for our continued freedom. You are never far from my thoughts and prayers. I know you are watching over all your military brothers and sisters. May you continue to rest in peace knowing that you are loved and missed not only by your family and friends, but also by your extended military family.
May 18, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Cpl Watts!
Pat & Judi Sweeney
February 15, 2008
Happy Birthday our Hero. You and your family will always be in our hearts and prayers. We feel better knowing that you are in God's Heaven watching over your Brother Marines... even though we would rather have you still with us.
Love,
Doug & Nancy Haviland
February 15, 2008
Janelle, Jim and family: Special prayers on this special day. A happy birthday to our hero.
Doug & Nancy
Teri Ann Tate
February 15, 2008
Happy Birthday Justin. You are so missed, by your friends and family. We know you're looking down, watching your family.
Mom & Dad
February 15, 2008
That's funny April - it was always Jen that people called 1,000 Watts - especially at Volleyball. Justin was known as Ice Boy in Hockey because he loved to try for slapshots, and ended up getting icing penalties from time to time. A lot of goals with his shots too, though!
We love and miss you forever, Justin!
Chris and April
February 15, 2008
Happy Birthday Justin, we will never forget you. It was raining yesterday but it is nice and sunny out today - almost like your thousand watt smile is shining down.
We miss you.
D J Sims
February 15, 2008
Happy Birthday Justin. I hope all the Angels are singing to you today. You and your family are never far from my thoughts and prayers.
Bob Ellis
February 2, 2008
My sincerest condolences to the family of Cpl Justin J. Watts. I pray that the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand and give you his peace.
Rest in honored peace Cpl Justin Watts, an American hero.
You are not forgotten.
D J Sims
January 14, 2008
Good morning Justin. As I think a lot about you today, the second anniversary of your passing beyond Heaven's Gates, I continue to pray for your family and for you. I know your job now is to continue watch over your Marine brothers and all our Troops, no matter where they are. I still look at your pictures every single day, in my car and in my home office. You are so loved and so missed.
Rest In Peace
Michael iezzi
January 14, 2008
Justin,
Thinking and praying for you on the 2nd anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
D J Sims
December 25, 2007
Merry Christmas Justin. You are still so missed and thought of by so many of your family and friends. Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you today, this most beloved of holidays.
Michael Miner
December 24, 2007
Justin, You wouldn't have remembered me, but I was good friends with your Mom and Dad many years ago. Your Dad and I worked together at two different jobs, doing Heating and Air Conditioning.
Your Mom and Dad are GREAT people, and your Dad is one of my best friends. Sometime over the years we lost touch and just talked to each other about two weeks ago.
Your Dad has always been a very honorable man and a man of his word, and your Mom is a great woman, and very dedicated mother.
I can see that you picked strong traits up from each one of them.
I personally thank you for what you have sacrificed for our Country, and what you stand for.
Thank you and I honor you.
Pam Dustin
August 28, 2007
Well, Mr. Justin, what an honor to be on the first hole for this great golf tournament. I can't think of anyone who deserves it more. I know you are watching down on all of us and will probably be playing along. This will be your perfect. All hole in ones!
I hope you know that you are missed and will never be forgotten. You are on my wall every memorial. I hope to eventually clear a wall and you and several of your brother in arms will be permanently on my wall.
with love,
Pam aka/GrMa Pam
August 14, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
D J Sims
July 26, 2007
Good Morning Justin. You are on my mind this morning so I wanted to say hello. I look at your pictures every day, the one in my car and the one on my desk. You are sorely missed by so many. Keep "a close watch" over our guys.
July 25, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Cpl Watts and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Mom & Dad
July 15, 2007
We love & miss you, Justin.
Stacy Jordan
June 26, 2007
I will lend you, for a little time,
A child of mine, He said.
For you to love the while he lives,
And mourn for when he's dead.
It may be six or seven years,
Or twenty-two or three.
But will you, till I call him back,
Take care of him for Me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you,
And should his stay be brief.
You'll have his lovely memories,
As solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay,
Since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught down there,
I want this child to learn.
I've looked the wide world over,
In search for teachers true.
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,
I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love,
Nor think the labour vain.
Nor hate me when I come
To take him home again?
I fancied that I heard them say,
'Dear Lord, Thy will be done!'
For all the joys Thy child shall bring,
The risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness,
We'll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we've known,
Forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call for him,
Much sooner than we've planned.
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
And try to understand.
Edgar Guest
Patricia Mann
May 1, 2007
I want to honor Justin, by thanking his family, and telling them, all was not in vain. Justin paid a high price for our freedom, and I appreciate his sacrifice. God bless you, his family.
Michael Iezzi
April 30, 2007
Father we entrust our brother Justin to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Justin in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
Nancy Sahlberg
April 29, 2007
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 1998-2007
Carl Raines, Sr.
April 29, 2007
Dear Watts Family,
I am indeed saddened at your loss. My only son L/Cpl. Carl L. Raines II was KIA 10-06-05 by a roadside bomb near Qaim, Iraq. I noticed he and my son had the same birthday 2-15-85. I know Justin is dearly loved and sorely missed, just as my son Carl. I wish God's peace.
Carol Cline
April 29, 2007
Know in your heart that Justin is a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace Justin. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.
To Justin's family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.
Henryk Zaleski
April 29, 2007
Rest in peace covered with a blanket of honor.
Cory and Mary Orvik
April 28, 2007
We can't imagine what you have been going through since being notified of the death of your young Warrior. The Military and families all over the USA and world are grieving with you and praying for you. What a very brave individual you have in your family that would give up a life for their homeland and its people so they can remain free. Your Freedom Fighter has served the Country above and beyond the call of duty, let no one ever tell you different. With the mission now completed your Warrior has been redeployed to Heaven to sit on the right hand of the Supreme Commander and Chief. The Father above has Justin in his arms and will give him peace as well as eventually easing your pain and suffering. God speed to you and Cpl. Justin J. Watts, our HERO. We are so proud of them that are willing to sacrifice for this great Nation, THANK YOU.
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