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Shannon Sylvester
December 25, 2007
Billy, Billy, Billy
Janie passed away tonight and I know you're together at last. She was lost without you but you've found eachother again and can be eternally happy. You've got a fighter up there with you and you better be careful or she'll give you a quick slap!! I miss you and I'm definately going to miss Janie more than anything but I know you're keeping her out of trouble! While you're up there tell Bubba I said I love and miss him!!
This is definately a sad and difficult situation, but I firmly believe that everything happens for a reason and there's always a lesson to learn from everything. I took more knowlege, understanding and strength from that woman than anyone could ever begin to comprehend. I love you. I love Janie and I know that you both will ALWAYS be with me, through good and bad times. Thank you both for influencing my life in such a positive and fulfilling way. <33333
Love you!!!
Patty
September 7, 2007
Billy..Billy... 5 years today since you have been gone.. It's so hard to believe. We all miss you so very much!!!!
Give Bubba a great big hug for me.. ohh and please help your Etta Etta to stay on the right track!!
Love ya..always and forever, Billy
Patty
janie obrien
August 24, 2007
billy how are you as you probaly know bubba mcgrath died in a car crash the other nite and i know you can,t wait to yell at him but i'm sure you guys will be best buddys up there . i miss you every day more then i can even begin to say.i love you and will see you when i get there can't wait to hold you in my arms again.love you forever and ever jt
Patty Sylvester
May 20, 2006
Samantha.. I was checking out Billy's guest book tonight and saw your last note.. You and I have never met, but I know that you are a wonderful person..from all that I have heard from Janie and Gary.. and the fact that you go there and keep his memorial in order is so sweet of you.. I can tell by your words how much your 45 minutes with Billy changed your life.. I am so glad that he had you there with him! We still miss Billy so much..I wish you happiness always, with your new family ... take care, Patty - (Billy's niece) ~
Samantha Cowan (Stuckwish)
November 21, 2005
It's been so long since I visited, my life has changed so much since all this took place. I am now married and have a little girl! I still go to the sight and maintain the memorial stone for you. I will always try to do my best to maintain your rememberance! Although I'm sure that is just a small part, when it comes down to it! I just want your family and friends to know that your memorial is taken care of and all is well!
I hope that your family and friends are doing well!
samantha stuckwish
December 26, 2002
I just wanted to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and to let you know that your all in my heart. I love and miss you all!
Merry Christmas!
~Samantha~
samantha stuckwish
December 7, 2002
I had a thought the other day....
It came to me after a talk with a friend of mine, and I wanted to share it with all of you! I was told that when you least expect it life will turn around for the best. So as I pondered upon that thought it came to me how true that, that is and that out of everything comes something good. It's just taking the time to realize what that good is....
I only met Billy for the brief of 45 minutes. But in that 45 minutes it was him that introduced me to the life and friends I am fortunate to have. In that 45 minutes, I saw that there is so much good in the world, even through all the bad that there is upon us. It's taking that time to see the beauty in life. He gave me in that 45 minutes a new meaning to life and the word friend, and for that I am eternally greatful. It is because of him that I have met the most wonderful people in the world and know that no matter what, that there are people out there that will stand beside you when you need them most.
In my eyes Billy is the most wonderful person that I have ever met. Even under the circumstance, he carried a lighting smile, and a chuckle!
Billy I want to thank you for all that you are! And for letting me be a part of your life!
With Love and Respect,
Samantha
samantha stuckwish
December 3, 2002
I just wanted to say, that I think of you all everyday. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving! Love You All! Samantha
Samantha Stuckwish
November 6, 2002
Nature's Parade
The passing of time, the seasons change,
and nothing ever seems the same again,
as spring turns to summer and summer to fall,
the casting of shadows against the wall.
When flowers start their fade,
and mornings turn bleak and grey,
the seasons change within the heart,
to yellow-brown hues from finish to start.
At the moment in passing,
the time slips away bringing with it another day,
to seek out the memories of better years,
a summery season without the tears.
The face cooled by the kiss of a pleasant breeze,
freezing in time the thoughts of thee,
withering in the coldness of winters' onset,
forgetting the truth of the love you lent.
Grasping to hold the passing of time,
unwilling to wither upon the vine,
yet accepting of fate as it be delivered,
the passing of season, to Taker from Giver.
Knowing destiny will be what it may,
hoping that strength will be blown my way,
before the heart of the flower withers and fades
with the seasons of time, Nature's parade
Short time has passed since the day I met, and lost one of the most wonderful people that I've ever met. Though your not in eyes view I know your still here. I thank you Billy, for giving the gift that most take for granted "Friendship".
With Lots Of Love To All!
~Samantha~
Shannon Sylvester
October 15, 2002
Billy Billy we miss you! Its been how long? Wow,over a month! It seems like yesterday that me, mom, Janie, and you were eating hamburgers (chicken burgers for you)on the grill! Everyone misses you alot, and I hope that you are riding your brand new motorcycle up in heaven and eating REAL hamburgers!
~Love Ya!~
Your Etta :->
Mike
October 15, 2002
Not a day passes that I haven't thought of you and not a day passes that I haven't started laughing out loud at something I remember you saying or doing.
Thinking of you.
samantha stuckwish
October 10, 2002
Billy,
The slightest of smiles,
The blue in your eyes,
The briefest incounter,
Maybe all that ever matters,
You have changed so many lives,
In so many ways,
And I'm just glad that I was with you that day,
I wish that I could have actually got to know you. The time was brief, nevertheless. I will never forget you, in all that you are, in all that day!
With Love,
Little Halo (so they say)
Love You Billy!
samantha stuckwish
October 10, 2002
"What You Are To Me"
Have you ever felt like you knew someone a long, long time ago?
Another place, another time, a friendship of the souls?
Two people who share a bond for reasons neither know,
A feeling that they were friends, a long, long time ago?
Did they stumble onto each other by pure circumstance,
Or was it fate and destiny that played a certain hand?
Two souls intertwined, they are worlds apart,
But the soul, it knows no difference, in matters of the heart.
Somehow they are drawn together, fate has brought them back,
Each living worlds apart, they journey separate paths.
When this life is over, and a new life begins,
Their souls will find each other, two souls that we call friends.
This poem speaks the exact feelings of my heart! I miss and love you all!
Jeanie O'Brien
October 9, 2002
It's been one month since you were taken from us,but your smiles,tears, and memories live on in all of our smiles,tears and memories of you.We miss you
Samantha Stuckwish
October 2, 2002
Those who leave the fondest of memories,
Leave the deepest of impressions upon our hearts!
~Samantha~
Shannon Sylvester
October 2, 2002
Uncle Billy's Poem
My uncle Billy was a great man,
All the time I spent with him was grand.
He was funny, smart, and very silly,
I always called him my Billy Billy.
Him and his bike could never be apart.
After one trip -we'd wait for the next one to start.
He used to eat chicken burgers on the grill.
I used to think -boy, that's no thrill.
He said he chewed little kids up and spit them out.
To that -I don't have a single doubt.
He didn't always have a lot to say,
But when he'd joke -you'd laugh all day.
He always called me his little Etta,
But I liked calling him my Billy, Billy better.
We'll miss you Billy for all our days.
But remember you in so many ways.
Shannon Sylvester
9/13/02
susan obrien
September 15, 2002
dad,
miss and love you
sue
Samantha Stuckwish
September 13, 2002
Billy,
Although our meeting was brief, through your eyes I saw all the good that the world has to offer.
In a matter of 45 minutes you changed my life forever. I will never view things the same, and never take a second or any passing person for granted. For that I thank you! Although you've passed to a much better place, I know that you will be deeply missed!
To Gary: You are a wonderful good hearted person. Hold your head high, that's how Billy would want it to be!
Jeannie LoVuolo
September 12, 2002
Billy,
They say time heals all. This time it will be awhile for all of us. I will never forget the good times our families had and the bad times we all hung on each other for support. Thanks for always being there when Sonny & Kevin were sick and in the hospital. They always appreciated too wake up and see you sitting there beside them. You may not have said too much, but just being there beside them was all you had to do. So please watch over all of us from where ever your journey led you to.
Love
Jeannie & The Crew
Michael Lo Vuolo
September 11, 2002
Billy,
You will be missed terribly. You passed into the next level while performing your favorite past time -- riding your motorcylce through the beautiful countryside.
I'll always remember what a great friend you were to my entire family. The jobs you gave me while in high school, the support you gave my entire family during tough times. It was great having you as a "second father" and I know you're in a better place, with no pain, and no worries. We'll watch after the family until the day we're all re-united.
God Speed.
Love always
Michael.
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