Michael J. Tarrats Jr.
Michael J. Tarrats Jr.
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Amy McCain
September 18, 2006
Michael,
It has been a long time and friends and family still come here to say hello. We all miss you so much. You were an amazing friend! I had married and now divorcing. I have two beautiful girls. They are three and one. I have a picture of you hanging on my wall and the other day Dylan, my oldest asked who you were. Brought several smiles across my face and some tears too.
To Michael's family, lots of hugs and kisses! Hope all is well and God bless.
Regards,
AKA Amy Curl
Michael Shepherd
April 28, 2005
What's goin on old friend? I've never posted in this before, and heck, maybe it took 4 years to finally visit this site. I have a little boy now, and lots have changed in the years, but I still drink too much and smoke too much, so not everything has changed =). I saw Carrie the other day, she is beautiful. You'd be proud. Man some times I just don't know what would have become of us if you were still here. I am a University Counselor now. Huh, it's kinda funny, cause I was never good at nuthin'. But I don't want to ramble on, as I talk to you still in my prayers. I love you, brother. God bless you and keep you tight in His arms, and I'll see you soon.
Forever,
Mike "shep" Shepherd
Laura Tarrats
May 13, 2002
I don't know why but I was thinking about you today...maybe because you were close to me, I hope so I've had such a shitty past month, and I've been thinking about you off and on...You stoped coming to my dreams, you must have met some realy hot Angel Chick up there LOL I wish you were here to talk to I know you can hear me but it seems so weird to talk to air, well I just wanted to drop a line and say hi, it always makes me feel better to write to you than to talk out loud to nothing...Love yah Babe
Laura
KARLA BARBER
March 18, 2002
I WROTE A POEM FOR MICHAEL AND THE SERVICE CALLED SILENT TEARS(YOU CAN FIND AMONG THE OTHER ENTERIES HERE)
I AM PROUD TO SAY IT WILL BE PUBLISHED IN A BOOK SUMMER 2002, THE BOOK IS CALLED, LETTERS FROM THE SOUL. CHECK IT OUT. I AM EXCITED ABOUT HIS.(THANK YOU MIKE FOR HELPING ME GET THIS WHERE ITS GOING. AND I'LL START ON THOSE CHILDRENS BOOKS HERE SOON. I LOVE AND MISS YOU)-XOXO KARLA
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Laura Tarrats
December 13, 2001
Well it has been a year and a day since I heard a loud knock on my bedroom door and my sister yelling "Get up Michale's dead" and ever since I heard those words life has not been the same! I would imagine it never will be the same because someone who made life so much brighter is gone. It just don't feel like a year, where did it go? I don't know but it is gone and we can not get it back. SOOOO much has happened in that quick year, loves gotten, loves lost, new friends, old friends coming back, Babies born, babies lost. I don't know why but I thought I would see so many people at my house yesterday, and I don't think anyone even called to say hi...It was kinda werid, because last year yesterday I couldn't stay in my house because there were sooooo many people at my house...If any of you see this drop me an e-mail or call and let us know your still out there...OK???
Love yah ALL,
Laura
karla barber
December 4, 2001
Mike, its almost been a year, and I miss you just as much as I love you. We all still talk about about old times...when you were still here. and lauph, lauph, lauph. you funny.
KARLA BARBER
August 20, 2001
I THINK OF WHAT HAS HAPPENED.. AND I ASK MYSELF, WHY MIKE???? I BEAT MYSELF UP THINKING, WHAT COULD WE HAVE DONE TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING. I ALWAYS COME UP WITH NOTHING.. I MISS MIKE SO MUCH. MY HEART ACHES. I AM UNABLE TO PUT INTO WORDS HOW I TRULEY FEEL. I TELL MYSELF EVERYDAY THIS HAPPENED FOR A REASON, MIKE CHOSE TO GO.. ON TO HIS NEXT LIFE.. I DON'T UNDERSTAND, BUT MAYBE SOMDAY I WILL.I ALSO LIKE TO THINK HE FELT NO PAIN. SO YOUNG. HE DID NOT HAVE A FULL LIFE....BUT HE CERTAINLY LIVED HIS LIFE TO THE FULLEST, AND WE ALL KNOW THAT. IF YOU NEW MIKE 2 MIN.. 2 DAYS .. 2 WEEKS ... 2 YEARS.. HE DEFINATLY LEFTED A MARK IN YOUR LIFE. I AM JUST BLESSED HE TOUCHED MINE..HE WILL BE IN MY HEART AND THOUGHTS AS LONG AS I BREATH. AND I KNOW I WILL BE WITH HIM AGAIN ONE DAY. I LOOK FORWARD TO THAT DAY. MIKE IS HAPPY NOW, HE IS WITH PEOPLE HE LOVES AND WHO LOVE HIM JUST AS MUCH AS WE DO. MY GRAMPA IS ONE OF EM. PROBLY STILL TEASING HIM ABOUT THAT BLONDE HAIR...OR HIS EAR RINGS..LOL. I KNOW HE IS IN GOOD HANDS. WE ALL MISS HIM. LARRY MISSES HIM TOO. ALOT... ALOT. ALOT. HE IS JUST NOT THE SAME. ITS LIKE HIS OTHER HALF IS MISSING??? ANYONE REMEMBER THE VIDEO UP-DATE INCIDENT???(5 0 OINK OINK) JUST RAW WORDS I GUESS.SORRY TO RAMBLE ON. JUST KEEP YOUR HEAD UP AND BE THERE FOR MOM AND DAD. OTAY?? WE WILL UNDERSTAND SOMDAY WHY HE CHOSE TO GO SO SOON. I LOVE YOU MICHAEL,AND I MISS YOU EVERYDAY.YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY THOUGHTS. AND I'M HERE WHEN YOU NEED ME. LOVE ETERNALLY,KARLA.
Laura
June 3, 2001
Day is done
Gone the sun
From the Lakes
From the hills
From the sky.
All is well,
Safely rest.
God is nigh.
Fading light
Dims the sight
And a star
Gems the sky,
Gleaming bright
From afar,
Drawing nigh,
Falls the night.
Thanks and praise,
For our days,
Neath the sun,
Neath the stars,
Neath the sky,
As we go,
This we know,
God is nigh.
jackie black
May 10, 2001
Late at night I will try to hide, cause I think of you I start to cry.
I try my hardest to find some gain,but instead I can only think bout the pain.
The day I found out about what happened to you, I tried so hard to beleive that it wasn't true. All of my emotions ran though my head. How could I accept that you were really dead?
I thought you were untouchable, and now that you are gone, my life seems almost unbaerable.
jackie black
May 9, 2001
hey michael i was thinkin bout u one day and wrote down some of my feelings...
I keep tellin myself your in a better place.But i would do anything to just touch your face. My eyes burn from all the tears, and my heart aches with so many fears. I keep asking God why? Why couldn't he just let us say good-bye?But i know i shouldn't doubt his way and i just might understand this all some day.
Laura
April 16, 2001
It's odd, you think you have something to say and when you get here, you can't seem to find the right words...I wanted to simply say Happy Easter, but I does not seem fair that the one and only God could raise his son and we celebrate every year, but he let someone as great as Michael go away from us. I have been so mad that I can't go to church and look at the front of the alter because that was the last time I was with Michael...Yes I'm selfish! I wanted him to be a part of my life, my husbands life and someday my childrens lives, and all I'm left with are memories...I know I should hold on to those memories, and remeber the time we did have together, but that's easier said than done! I wanted to be able to call him up one day and say "I'm getting married" or "I'm pregnant" and now I can only go to a cold stone and talk to a name plate....GOD THIS SUCKS! I want my brother BACK!
jackie black
April 15, 2001
Mike,
Wish I could have had a chance to say goodbye, or even just have seen you. I miss you so much! I keep tellin myself you're happy where you're at now and you even have Cheekah with you. But it's still hard fighting the tears. I think about you every day, and i promise i will never forgette about you, never! Well I'm not sure what else to say other than i love you soo much! Take care. Love ya lots Michael.
carrie black
April 15, 2001
michael
Happy Easter!
I miss you
I love you
I miss you a lot actually
and love you even more than that.
Love me
Amy Curl
April 14, 2001
Dear Michael,
I didn't think you were leaving, I didn't think you would really go,now I'm left with only bitter tears to show, memories of times we've spent together are branded in my heart, I know I will go on, I just have to find a place to start,A smile runs across my face,when I think of how we shared that special place, we shared so many fun times, and sad times too, I guess what I am really trying to say is baby, I Love You! I know you are trying to show me, and I have begun, to hear the love and laughter you gave to everyone, even though I can't see you, I know you're still around, I laugh when I think you'd leave me, because I know on YOU I could depend, you are waiting for us to get there, and in my heart I know that is true, and oh, how much I love you. You are such a good person, and I can't wait for us to be together again. I miss you soooo much. I think of you all the time, and visit you often, and yet I am scared that my memories will start to fade, I hold you close to me heart, and know you will always be there. Take care and one day you'll see how much you really mean to me. Good bye for now, but I'll catch ya later, I Love You!
Jackie and Carrie black
February 22, 2001
I CONSIDERED HIM A BROTHER,
BUT MOST OF ALL A TRUE FRIEND.
SO NEVER DID I EXPECT,
IT WOULD SOON COME TO AN END.
I HAVE BEEN TOLD TO LET MY FEELINGS DRAIN,
BUT IT HASN'T TAKEN AWAY ANY OF THE PAIN.
SOMETIMES I CAN'T HELP BUT THINK THAT THIS JUST ISN'T FAIR,
AND I EVEN ASK MYSELF, HOW COULD GOD DARE?
WHAT KIND OF PLAN WAS THIS OF HIS?
SURELY IT SHOULDN'T HAVE ENDED LIKE THIS.
ALTHOUGH I KNOW HE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH ME IN MY HEART,
IT OFTEN FEELS LIKE A SHARP DART.
SO HERE I AM WITH ONLY MY MEMORIES,
CONSTANTLY ASKING GOD, HELP ME PLEASE.
Nana & Poppa Tarrats
February 19, 2001
MIKE we miss you so much can't stop the tears. Wish we could hold you in our arms just once more. Util that time we will pray for you till we meet again. Love you always Nana& Poppa (MOM & POPPA
Jackie Black
January 26, 2001
Michael,you have made, and put a huge difference in my life.I always thought of you as my older brother growing up,and I will always look up to you.Growing up I remember all the times playin Marko Polo in the pool, or challenging you in a game of b.ball out front, which I pomise someday I will beat you! But till we meet up again, I just want you to know I love you so much and you will always be with me in my heart!
carrie black
January 23, 2001
I wish I knew where to start,
But even worse,
I wish there was no end!
You were and always will be my hero, my family and my dearest, favorite friend.
In my heart you will always remain,
for having the privelige to have you enter my life, will always be my greatest life's gain!
Even though you always got the pink vet, and the blue firebird and always won at shark attack, and got me in to trouble while hiking on mercedes' i'll always love you. You always made me happy and were always there to beat up the mean boys. I miss you so much and will always love you... forever...and ever 'til we meet again.
karla barber
January 16, 2001
I MISS YOU.
I TOUCH MY HEART,
I FEEL SADNESS.
I REACH INTO MY SOUL,
I FIND LONLINESS.
I EXAMINE MY MIND,
I FIND EMPTINESS.
I LOOK DOWN AT MY TEARS,
I SEE YOU.
1/16/01 I LOVE YOU.
The Shepherd Family
January 1, 2001
Mike, I was looking at our family Christmas memories today and you were in it. Even though there is so much I cannot understand, you are there and you understand. We were sad when we heard the tragic news and although we feel it was untimely and we grieve the overwhelming loss, you are at peace now. Our comfort is remembering the happy times with you and knowing you are in a happier place.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Denny, Marian, Michael and Joey Shepherd.
lori schrader Tarrats
December 27, 2000
I could not have loved you anymore than I already did even though I wasn't your birth mother ,I fell in love with you the moment I met you when you got off that plane wearing that cowboy hat & boots, I took one look into those baby brown eyes and you had me hook line and sinker. When someone you love becomes a memory the memory becomes a treasure.
I love you always and forever !
Love Mom Lori
Bobby Ann, Chas, Daniel Ibarra-Scurr
December 25, 2000
All of our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most tragic time.We are sorry that we cannot be with you in person but we are truly thre in spirit.
Roger
December 25, 2000
Never having been there, I can't say I know how you feel. But I do understand the loss you feel.
My sympathy and condolances to all.....
Mom and Dad Tarrats
December 24, 2000
My First Christmas in Heaven
I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below...With tiny lights, like heaven's stars, reflecting on the snow...The sight is so spectacular; please wipe awa that tear, For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year...I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear; but the sounds of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here...I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring, for it's beyond descriptionto hear the angels sing...I know how much you miss me; I see the pain inside your hearts, but I am not so far away, we really aren't apart, so be happy for me dear one, you know I hold you dear and be glad I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year...I send you each a speacial gift from my heavenly home above, I send you each a memory of my UNdying love, after all "Love" is the gift more precious than pure gold, it always most important in the stories Jesus told...Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do, for I can't count the blessings or love he has for you, So, have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear, Remember I'm spending my first Christmas in heaven with Jesus Christ this year.
LARRY MARTIN
December 23, 2000
Mike you and always will be my best friend and my brother.I cant remember one day that we werent together.We known each other almost are whole lives you left me with alot of great stories and memories that only me and you could understand.We thought we were invincible or even untouchable.Everybody that you met you left a positive impact on them thats why you had so many friends.Well bro you are loved and missed very much and I'll see you when I get there I'll look after mom for you don't worry.
Love always
LARRY MARTIN
R.I.P MIKE
Mikes Big Sis and his biggest fan!
December 22, 2000
I Miss You
I still remember the time you chased me arround the kitchen with the butter knife because I didn't get the peanut butter all over the white like you liked, and the time I was trying to save you from that bully and you knocked me out by hitting me in the head with your toy gun...I also remember the time I told you to tell mom and dad that I was never coming home again. Well you changed, I changed, and I still live with mom and dad...The only problem I have now is knowing your never gonna come walking through the door and say "Who Loves Yah Babe?" or "You want a piece of me?" which allways ended up in a girlie slapping match, and you allways let me win...All I can say is ...
I MISS YOU :(
sarah shehorn
December 20, 2000
Michael was a wonderful person. He
was a good friend and listened when
u needed it. i won't ever forget
him
KARLA BARBER
December 19, 2000
MIKE WAS AND STILL IS A WONDERFUL,
BEAUTIFUL PERSON. MY MY MEMORIES
WILL NEVER FADE. I HOPE EVERYONE
HAD A CHANCE TO KNOW THE THE GUY I
KNEW... AND LOVE HIM THE WAY I
DID...AND STILL DO. AND KEEP IN
MIND, LOVE IS NOT HOW YOU FEEL
ABOUT SOMONE, ITS THE WAY THEY MAKE
YOU FEEL INSIDE.
YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN MY
HEART AND SOUL MICHAEL.
KARLA MARIE BARBER.
SILENT TEARS
YOU WALK THE PATH OF OVER GROWN
WEEDS,
WALK SLOWLY BE SURE NOT TO FALL.
DO NOT STOP TO SMELL THE FLOWERS,
MOST ARE WILTED AND DEAD.
THE TREES HOVER CLOSE TO YOUR HEAD,
DO NOT DUCK,
LET THE LEAVES BRUSH THROUGH YOUR
HAIR.
AS YOU WONDER DEEPER INTO THE
WOODS, THE SUNLIGHT REFUSES TO
SHINE IN,
DARKNESS OVERCOMES.
YET THERE IS A LIGHT AT THE END OF
YOUR PATH,
AND WE ARE ALL STANDING IN THESE
RAYS SMILING UPON YOUR ARRIVAL.
OR IS IT WE ARE FAR BEHIND THE PATH
YOU'VE JUST TRAVELED....
ALONE... WITH SILENT TEARS.
-KARLA M. BARBER
THURSDAY DEC. 14, 2000
April Ferruccio
December 18, 2000
I will always remember the memories
I shared with Mike. I will cherish
the relationship ang love that we
shared together. But now I will
know that he is in a better place
watching over us. I wish that this
never happened but I'm am thankful
that I will always have our
memories. Also that there were so
many other people who got to know
what a special person that he was.
He will be misssed.
Laura Tarrats
December 15, 2000
I would like to say on behalf of my
family...Thank You for visiting
this site, and Thank You for the
prayers, God knows we need them!
Remeber if you keep Michael in your
heart, He will allways be with
you...I know he's happy because
he's with family and friends and
Chiqua (His Dog) and we all know
how he felt about his dog...God
Bless and ***SAFE*** Driving!
Laura
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