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David MCKENZIE Obituary
This day is now a memory of the short time you were here. You will always be remembered with great love and many tears. But to only feel pain and sorrow would not be fair to you. Your life meant so much more to us, more than words can say. You were here so briefly, we wonder if you knew all the ways you've touched our world, our hearts and everyone who knew you. There will always be a big void in our life, and a hole in our hearts that will never heal. Our souls will grieve forever. Will we forget or stop loving you? No! Not now... not ever. As this day is upon us, oh how our hearts will hurt. But even as we mourn your death, we will always celebrate your birth... There are moments in life when you miss someone so much that you just want to pick them from your dreams and hug them for real. Forever Loved, Never Forgotten, Fiercely Missed by Mom, Dad, Rowen, Tonya and all your extended family
Memories and Condolences
for David MCKENZIE
Sponsored by Mom & Dad.
169 Entries
Barbara Lyon
April 3, 2023
My son was a student at St Joseph´s Victoria when this dear boy passed away. Although I didn´t ever meet him I think of him and his family. Our minds are not wide enough to understand why he passed so young but all that is mysterious will be revealed in His time. Dear David is safe in the loving arms of Jesus. Sincerely, Barbara Lyon
Doug Ballam
March 30, 2021
I will never forget him. God bless you and your family.
July 10, 2018
Hi David, Never far from my thoughts, till we meet on the other side . x
April 2, 2018
There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart.
April 1, 2018
Never forgotten
Gariele Wright (Braaksma)
April 30, 2017
Dear David,
It's been 13 years since you left us and for some reason tonight you took over my thoughts and filled my heart with many emotions. I typed your name on Google to bring back a memory; I had no idea this guestbook would pop up and bring me to tears.
We were in the same grade but I barely knew you - I had only just moved to BC the previous September. The memories of those days are hazy but your high kick is one I'll never forget. We were in choir together, and I truly admired how many different talents and passions you had.
I think had we spent more time together, our shared goofy sense of humour would have made us good friends. Or we would have annoyed one another - one of the two :)
Many years have passed since my teenage days - I now have a young daughter who also loves to sing and dance. I think of you often.
To your family, I send you so much love. I hope you know how many people's lives David touched.
Cidne Helm
March 30, 2017
Hello David,
Where has 13 years gone.. that is nearly half my life. I read something your family wrote for you on grief. It describes perfectly how I feel today. My heart has never been able to escape a heaviness since I found out you had passed. Sometimes it's too much to bear, even 13 years later. But I do, and I will, because I know that's what you would have wanted. I miss you, I love you. I hope there's a dance stage and an ocean wherever you are. Just keep swimming.
April 3, 2016
April 4, 2016
Hello David Allen,
It has been a while since I have talked to you in the book. But I do enjoy our silent talks.
We had a great sunny day on your Angel Day as you know. We went to Saxe Pointe and it was just beautiful. Just enough wind to carry the balloons and not too fast. Dad, Rowen, Tonya, Grandad and I sent up 14 ballons and then we watched as you read them and let them go. Took awhile as the messages were long.... the sun was shining and making the ballons glow. Or was that you making them do that?
We sure do miss you Toad. I'm certain that you are as tall as your cousins, as you were already on your way up when you were called away.
Grandad and I are doing the best we can for our ages. Grandad has bought a scooter and he is having a ball. You would laugh like crazy seeing him. He is in his second childhood. It is sad to see him having problems walking any distance but take a ride with him one day and I know you will be cheering and laughing. I can see you now. Ha Ha Ha.
Curled this past year with your dad. He is doing very well. I didn't think I would ever curl again but he talked into the "stick" and it works wonders. It felt so good to be on the ice again.
As you know Rowen is back on the Island which I am so very pleased about.
Well sport I must say good-bye for this time.... Let us hear your song when you want to see us really smile.
Lots of love, hugs and kisses
Grandma and Grandad Tony.
April 2, 2016
Hello McKenzie family, Your son passed away a month after my son's death. I don't like the year 2004 needless to say. Relief from the pain is hard to find but thank goodness my son sends me plenty of comfort in the loveliest of ways. I know you know what I mean. Much love to you.
Shelley Cadorin
March 31, 2014
I found myself thinking about David just the other day. I imagine David looking down with a big smile to all the hearts he touched :)
Heartfelt thoughts and prayers to your whole family Louise (((hugs)))
Michael Butler
December 28, 2013
Thinking of you this Christmas David, it seems like almost yesterday I'd be coming to your house near your birthday for a sleepover and interesting, and amazing pizzas your mom would make. Musical chairs in the upstairs living room. See you again my friend. Keep dancing
April 13, 2013
Hi David,
Last weekend I went to a wedding. When I was there I saw my old dance teacher, and that reminded me of you. Just last night I was visiting the high school and saw your picture mounted in the main hallway. This morning in the car on the radio I heard your song. I just wanted to let you know that you've always been with me, and this past week has been no different. I miss you lots, David.
Thanking of you.
Love always,
Alecia
March 30, 2013
Thinking of you today and always David.....keep dancing up there with Poppa. Sending big hugs to all of you. Love Auntie Caron, Uncle Mel, Amanda, Taylor and Lilly!
March 30, 2013
Thinking about all of you today we all miss him
March 16, 2013
Hello David,
Just spent the last couple hours searching the internet, looking for something to put in the paper for this year's memoriam. How can it be that nine years have gone by.... I miss you so much. Have moments in my life when it just jumps out and slaps me in the face... Hear a song, drive by a location, or just coming home from work... Was at Tonya's tonight for a quick visit, Landen was reciting a scene from a movie (accent and all), reminded me of you. You would have been an awesome uncle to both boys. Landen loves playing with lego. I remember the home movies you made with your lego... We will be doing a balloon release on the 30th. Dad, Uncle Grant and I are volunteering at the World curling so we will be going for lunch instead of dinner. March 30 is also Easter week-end, so we will be doing the egg colouring on Good Friday. Mitchell and Curtis aren't that interested in it anymore, but Landen and Riley will have fun. Will write again on March 30.
Miss you so much. Love you more,
Mom
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
March 31, 2012
Thinking of you at this time Louis as my girls have just flown off to Ireland to dance....we think of you often :) God's blessing and peace to you
Aileen, Ernie and the girls
March 30, 2012
I never knew David personally, but I am a very close friend of Cidne's, and over the years she has told me what he meant to her and everyone in his life. We have talked a lot about him, and every time we do I'm always left thinking about how wonderful he sounds and how I wish I knew him, too. Then I start to think - as Cidne tells me more and more how much she loves him and how he made her feel so happy and beautiful and strong when she needed to - that maybe I do know him, even in the smallest way. Because all the amazing qualities that David had are things I can see in Cidne, and it makes me believe that maybe he made her the person she is today.
To David ...
I may not have known you personally, but I certainly wish I did. Any friend of Cidne's is a friend of mine, and wherever you are right now, I'm sure you're shining just as brightly as it seems you did while you were here.
Sincerely,
Ryan Kavanagh, on behalf of your friend forever, Cidne.
March 30, 2012
So much love to everyone who knew and loved David. Beautiful words....
xoxoxoMaggie, Jaysun and Kane O.
March 30, 2012
Hello David Allen...
Eight years and how I miss you. Spoke to mom this morning and she is missing you also,very much.
Grandad and I have been fine, getting older and starting to feel it. We are re-designing our den and have to get rid of some furniture. As we sat over breakfast this morning I was saying how much I miss the van. For moving big stuff and for camping. I started to remember again all the camping trips you and I did. What fun we had. Swimming, walking, talking and of course finding huckleberries. I laughed some as I remembered that we went into Youbou especially to get milk and then we left it at the check out. You thought I had it and I thought you had it. So we had huckleberries and no milk for dessert. What laughter we had over that.
Todays ballon release will be different. Mom amd Rowen decided to do it at the house. We are going to have a BBQ after instead of going out to a restaurant. Too many people are working late and it seems that your dad is officiating at the Curling Classic so will either be there early or be there late.
Mom and dad had a grand time at the Scotties in Red Deer. It was good to see them both getting involved as volunteers. They stayed at your Aunt and Uncles. Had a good visit with all the family there.
We miss you so much David Allen. Know that you are with us and you do communicate at the oddest times, but that was your way.
Please watch over, mom, dad, your sisters, Landen and especially Riley during his hard time. He is so good and happy. We will be seeing them all to-day.
Be with us again next Friday as we colour Easter eggs. We are still doing them and will colour some for/with you.
Let every one in the family know that we are fine. Think of them all often. Tell great grandma that your mom and I will be going out to the cemetery to clean the stones and place flowers for every one. The time just flies by.
Love you all and miss you all so much
Love, hugs and kisses
Grandma and Grandad Tony
XXOO XXOO
Caron McKenzie
March 30, 2012
That is truly beautiful.. David, we all think of you and miss you dearly. Auntie Caron, Amanda and Taylor.
March 30, 2012
I miss you so much. I see people that were kids when you died and they are now young adults and it hurts because I know that I will never see you as an adult, husband or father. Life moves on, Tonya and Kenny have two wonderful children, Rowen is finishing her 3rd year of nursing and off to Namibia for a practicum. I always wonder what you would have done once you finished school.
It has been a rough go for Tonya and Kenny since 11/11/11. So scared for Riley, but he has a special angel in his Uncle David and I know you watch over him.
Tonight we are having a family bbq at the house. Not sure where we will be doing the balloons or at what time. The past couple weeks have been pretty hectic, and I feel like today has just snuck up on me. Not very organized, although Grandma and I did get to the paper on Monday for your memoriam. Found a poem a couple weeks ago that summed up the rocky path we have been on since March 30, 2004.
I miss you, want to hear your laugh, see your grin, hear your voice... Keep watch over Riley and Landen.
Miss you so much, love you even more
Mom
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
March 31, 2011
Hello McKenzie family - saw this on-line and just thought I would say I'm thinking of you guys. Sounds like there has been lots of changes in the family and I know, I know, it was my turn to plan the reunion!! Take care and hope we'll see you all again someday - Chris Patterson, Port Hardy
Katie Bone
March 30, 2011
This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life.
Love Katie, and the Fanily @}-->---
March 30, 2011
David,
It is just after midnight, the date is now March 30, 2011. How can seven years have gone by already. It doesn't seem like that long ago that we were driving home from Rex's house, talking about Quinn, the play, school.... I miss your laughter, your sense of humour, you! You would be an awesome Uncle to Landen, he reminds me so much of you at four. He has a wicked memory and loves to recite lines from movies, just like you did. His favourite has been the Lion King, but he is now starting to branch out to other movies as well. I talk about you to him when he visits so that he knows who you are. My favourite question from him was "Did you take Uncle David to the barber in your smart car Nana?" Made me laugh but also sad as you will never get to ride in my smart car and you thought they looked pretty cool when you saw the first one zooming around town.
This year, I used "100 Years" as your memoriam as you would now be 22, the second age in the song. It was your favourite song in 2004 as you were 15 and had your life ahead of you.
Do you still visit us? Sometimes, I think you are because Meiko is being a crazy cat and there is no one else around. You did like to tease / play with her, so I think you might still be playing with her.... Like Grandma, I hear "100 years" at moments in my life when I need some affirmation that everything will be ok and that you are still with us, although the song can still make me cry.
Look for the balloons at 6:00, hopefully the sun will shine and there will just be a mild wind, not like your birthday in December, when it was really blowing and the balloons were gone in a couple seconds. We will them go to Montana's for dinner, one of your favourite spots.
Miss you so much and love you even more,
Mom
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
March 28, 2011
Hello David Allen
Here it is another year and still it seems like yesterday.
I have trouble reading all the clippings I have saved. Ones which I woukd like to pass on to you on your Angel Date. But I don't know what to do. It seems so hard.
Grandad and I have had a different year as you probably are watching. Aging makes one get all sorts of things. Are you still dancing for us? Your song "100 Years" still comes on the radio and it always seems to be when you are on my mind or I'm having a problem with some thing or when I just see some thing and think " Gee David would get a kick out of that!". It lets me know that you are watching over me. Thank you...
Your cousins are growing into fine young teen-agers and remind me so much of you. Guess teen agers are the same.
Well, love must go. Watch for all the ballons on Wednesday. There will be lots, with lots of messages.
Miss you ever so much.
Lots of love
Grandma
X0X0X0X0X0X0X
Elizabeth Fitzmaurice
March 31, 2010
Your angel day this year was truly a special one. We thought that rain would wash out our "Pro-Women, Pro-Life" display, but somehow we had sunshine all day. It was a joyful day in which such a joyful person was remembered!
Grandma Janet
March 30, 2010
Papa Larry is now taking care of his boys; Jim, Kerry and David. Thank you for sharing some of David's Jewish heritage. A beautiful reading.
March 30, 2010
Thinking of you all today and always.
Katie and Dayle Shotton
December 20, 2009
Happy 21st Birthday little brother. I wonder how life would be if you were here and what you would be doing. Would you have made it to Hollywood? Would you be a rich and famous actor/ dancer? Would you have your name up in lights? Or Would you have travled the world?
I miss you today. I miss talking and laughing and going for pointless car rides- and dragging the cat along. I miss your smile and your sense of hunour. I miss your laugh and your talent- no one will ever be as good a dancer in my eyes as you were.
I miss what could have been, what might have been, what should have been. But I'm happy I have what was. I'm happy I had the time I did with you and the memories I do have remain as vivid as they were 6 years ago.
I love you and miss you always. Rowen xoxo
Victoria Strongman
March 31, 2009
David,
Wow, 5 years have gone by. It doesn't feel like it. I was watching that "Rejected" Cartoon the other night, the one you just HAD to show us. It is pretty bad, but crazy funny. You always had the best sense of humour. Whenever your song comes on I think of you. I miss you and think of you often. xoxo Tori
March 30, 2009
How can five years be gone already? Some days it feels like forever, some days it feels like last month. Your Dad and I have been busy doing yard work, we are levelling the backyard, building a couple retaining walls and putting in a new fence. Doesn't sound like much, but it sure is a lot of work. You were 9 the last time we did some major yard work, you and Daniel sat on the wood for your Dad as he pulled you around the yard to level the soil for the sod. Right now, the backyard is a big dirt field, but it is going to look great when it is finished. The first game of croquet will be in your honour. Today, we will be sending balloons your way, going up to Mt Tolmie for 5:00. Rowen wants to go to Montana's for dinner after, we have some good memories of eating there as a family. Hope you enjoy your messages and continue to send signs that your are with us. Miss you so very much and will always wonder what the future would have been like if March 30, 2004 had never happened. Love you so much David,
Mom xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Sharon Whittla
March 26, 2009
Hi David Allen
You have been on my mind the last few days. In fact I woke up the other night and knew you were with me. I thought about getting up and sending you as message. But grandad is not feeling all that well so decided to comute with you in silence.
Another Angel date is coming up. Five years seems like a long time when one is working , etc. but it has gone by too quickly when I think of you and remember your 15 years.
What would you be doing at the age of 20 years? So well I remember you 20 years ago at Uncle Derek and Auntie Karols wedding. You know what happened only from the family talking about it. Yes, David sleeping in a dresser drawer. Only safe place with so many people in such a small place. Your sister watching out for you as she played with Grandad's grand daughters. You were so good for one so young. not quite 3 months old! Not many people get to travel so far at that age. I was talking to Rowen before Jon and her left for holidays. We talked about the young ones at the Day Care Centre. (she is now right next door to us at the Lampson St. School building since Feb 1). I thought about you at the day care down the road at Queen of Peace Church. And then running around at the Buchaneer Day parade dressed as a pirate, handing out day care literature. What memories.
As I look at your picture and boy angel I know I am so blessed to have had you with me even for what I call a short time. The memories are so many that I know also that they are for a life time.
Be sure to read all the messages we send up to you on Monday. There may be some for other family members so share them. This will be the first one for Curtis and Mitchell so watch for their balloons.
Miss you so much David Allen. Watch over mom, dad and your sisters.
Love, hugs and kisses
Grandma
Rowen McKenzie
December 20, 2008
Happy 20th birthday little brother- I miss you and often wonder what your life would be like now...
I love you, Always,
Rowen
xoxoxo
Louise McKenzie
December 20, 2008
Happy Birthday David. Missing you so much, wishing you were here with us.
Love you,
Mom
Sharon
December 16, 2008
To my David Allen,
To-day we said good-bye to another David, Uncle Dave. I am sure that Great Grandma has let you know that another trickster is in heaven with you. I know that you will remember him as he was the person who made some of the lawn games we played at the family reunion at Fairmont Springs. If my memory is correct, you won most of the awards for those tournies. Champion David!
Victoria has had a complete winter which you can say Thank You to the Man for us. But enough is enough. I know that you liked to play in it and all, but if you were driving in it you would say what I say. PICTURE--You driving in the snow. Would you have more patience then Uncle Brett? Some thing to think about.
Christmas is coming up fast. We are all getting excited as all the family - except you - will be at Uncle Grants and Auntie Martha for dinner. Owen and Austin are going to be here. But I do know that you will be with us in spirit. You'll have to watch and cheer all the Wii games competition. Mitch is quite the bowler. Uncle Brett is good at golf. Guess it will be decided as to who is on whose team on Christmas Day.
Thank you for going shopping with me last week. When I heard "100 Years" in the morning and then again when I went to the bank, I knew you were going to help me pick out ornaments and books. You did very well.
Rowen and Jon had a Christmas Brunch on Sat. This will get to be a new Christmas Tradition. Your sister is a good cook. Curtis and Mitchell thought it was great. Auntie Martha had to work and Uncle Grant was on his way home from Japan so Grandad Tony and I took them over to Row's. Landen liked it also. He is getting to be a self server/feeder and likes to help himself. Getting big and active also.
Well love, we will be sending off balloon messages on Sat. Do not know yet where they will be launched from because of the snow but Uncle Brett says we will be sending them up. I hope that Uncle Dave will be with you as I have already told him that there will be messages for him.
We'll all be thinking of you over the holidays so leave some messages or signs for us. Be sure to give our love and kisses to all the family members who are there with you. Have a Heavenly Christmas, all of you.
Love and miss you so much my David Allen,
Take care of dad, mom and sisters
Lots of love, hugs and kisses
Grandma
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
August 19, 2008
David,
I haven’t written anything since your Angel Day. So much has happened since then. As you know, (I know you still watch over us because I get signs all the time) Uncle Grant and family have moved here from Ottawa. That was Rowen’s “news” in April. Uncle Grant and Aunty Martha were out for their house hunting trip and surprised everyone at dinner. They bought a house out in Langford and arrived on the 10th of July.
I have been working as Chief Steward on “C” watch on the SOVI since June. It is nice to be on a regular shift for the summer with proper days off. Staffing pool can be a pain sometimes. I still think about your comment you made when I was first doing my Supervisory Stewards exam study back in the summer of 2003. “I get it, more money, less work…” Hate to tell you, it may seem like less “work” but the responsibility more then makes up for it. I have been trying to be a good supervisor, very fair and supportive to my crew. Even been doing an 8 day shift raffle with prizes which I just found out yesterday from a casual is very popular with the on-call crew. (Yeah, everyone likes coming to “C” watch to work so I guess I am doing a good job)
We have some major yard work coming up in September. Dad and I got permission to cut down the Sumac trees at the end of the driveway on the neighbour’s property. What a mistake… We had about a hundred suckers coming up everywhere, had to have an excavator come in and dig out most of the roots. Now just have to get the ones enclosed under the driveway. Looks like we are installing a swimming pool from the size of the hole in the yard. We plan on leveling it more, Rowen would like to build a garden, and I would like to be able to utilize the space better. The plan is to build retaining walls with Allan blocks. Very hard work, but worth the effort.
I went camping up at Gordon Bay last week with Uncle Grant and the family. Aunty Martha doesn’t camp in the rain, so we were very luck that we only had a bit of rain on Tuesday. It was the first time I had been back there to camp since you died (so many memories of camping there with you and Rowen). I am glad I had Grant, Martha, Curtis, Mitchell and the doggies with me. It helped with the memories and to create new memories. Rowen and Tonya went up on the Friday for the week-end. I hear they had a great time as well. Landen loved the water…
This week-end is our trip to Alberta and Natasha’s wedding. I had a good cry in the car on the way home from work last night because you won’t be there (in person) and all that you are missing. You would be so proud of Natasha, I am sure you would have teased her as well. If you could give Natasha some sign that you are there, I am sure she will appreciate it. (So would I)
Well Toadster, I should get going, this is very long and may not be able to be posted. Will keep my fingers crossed. Love you and miss you more,
Mom
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Sharon Whittla
June 25, 2008
David Allen,
An evening of memories..... Dad and I attended the Awards Night this evening. What alot of memories. All the concerts with Rowen or you or both of you, there in Sacred Heart Church. Then Awards Ceremonies for the past 5 years and presenting your scholarship and seeing all the young students becoming adults. I could close my eyes and see you singing with the choir and playing all your tricks and playful things with your friends. To-night the choir sang a jazzy song with lots of different sections and I saw you flitting around and joking with the guys as they sang their parts. It was such a joy. I knew you were there.
The winner of your scholorship was Nicolette Pearce (hope I have spelled this correctly). She looked pleased when dad presented it to her. I thought that the awards were spread out more this year. Of course there were some who received several, whether it was a Service Award, a Special Award or a Scholorship/Bursary. But that happens at all the schools.
You were there, this I do know. Dad was very quiet but he was in Alberta last week to see your Grandma & Papa. I understand that Papa is not doing too well. Be with him love, and take away some of his pain.
We are getting excited. Uncle Grant, Auntie Martha and the boys are just about ready to leave Ottawa. They hope to be in Victoria by July 10. Your mom and I picked up Marty and Trey at the airport on Monday. We ran them on their leashes as they were in flight for 7 hours. We then took them to a kennel in Central Saanich. Mom went and saw what it was like and she said it was nice and clean, and the animals who where already there looked well looked after. We can even go out and visit them if we want, as they will be there for 4 weeks.
Mom has booked a week at Gordon Bay for family camping. The G Whittla's for the week, mom and maybe dad for 4 days at least and Rowen for afew days. Grandad and I will go up for a day trip. We would never be able to sleep in a tent. You will have to guide Curtis and Mitchell through the trees and at the beach. You know all the good places to go. Uncle Derek and Auntie Karol are bringing Austin back with them so maybe they will even go up for a couple of day trips.
Well love, just wanted to say I saw you to-night and you made me smile.
Take care of mom, dad and sisters.
We miss you so much.
Keep dancing my David Allen and I'll watch the clouds for you
Lots of love, hugs and kisses
Grandma
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
Sharon Whittla
April 8, 2008
HiYa Sport....
Well I finally got up the courage to get rid of the van. Over the past few years I just could not do it. Every time I thought I could sell it, you would come to mind and then all the memories would just flood over me. All the happy camping trips we did to-gether and then the trip to the family reunion at Fairmont Springs. Cousin Jerret and I talked about that trip when he was here last year. You and Uncle Brett on the ferry from Needles. And then you at Fort Steele. It was quite the trip.
I haven't camped at all since you jouneyed on, but I couln't sell the van neither. I was using it for trips around the city. As I drove I would remember all the specials times we had in it. As the insurance was coming due and Grandad had bought me a small car, I felt the time was right. A friend of ours has it now. I drove it from Uncle Bretts, where it was being stored, over to Bernie's on Sat morning. Grandad said that Bernie would go get it but I wanted one last trip with all the memories of you and our camping trips. I even heard you playing Snap and Crazy Eights. OUR CHAMPION!!!
We had a sunny evening for your balloon release. We watched the balloons for a long time. The sun reflected off them at just the right angle. We guessed that you wanted to play for awhile before reading the messages.
We have been invited to a specical dinner by Rowen. She wants to tell all the family something important. Guess we will have to wait until the 14th to find out what the news is. We'll be thinking of you at that time as you also liked secrets.
Miss you so much David Allen, grandad Tony and I see certain things or hear some song or phrase and you are there.
I've just looked out the window and it is cloudy but the sun is shining right on the down town area only and it is just glowing. Quite the sight. Are you letting me know that you can do tricks also?
Take care of mom, dad and sisters.
Miss you so much
Love. hugs and kisses
Grandma
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Quinn Manley
March 31, 2008
David,
although it has been 4 long years since you passed away, I still think of you every day. I don't think I can honestly say there has been a single day where a thought or memory of you pops into my head. Whether it is a movie we watched together, a place we hung out at, or something you said..you have never left my thoughts. On the day of your funeral Rowen gave me a beautiful ring, and I have worn it every day since then. Without it, I can feel a piece of me missing. That ring is a constant reminder for me that I had someone like you in my life, and every time I look at it, the memories come flooding back. There is no way to describe the impact you made on my life, David. I miss you and think about you every day. I couldnt make it to your balloon release, but around 6pm, Five For Fighting came onto the radio..it was the song that was played at your funeral 4 years ago..I believe that everything happens for a reason, and at that moment I knew I was meant to hear that song as a reminder of the amazing young man you had become. I miss you every day and you are constantly in my thoughts...
Love, Quinn
March 30, 2008
Hi Toadster,
I hope you enjoyed your balloons... There were lots of orange and purple ones and they stayed together in a group. Daniel, Sarah, their parents, Matt and his Mom were there along with Uncle Brett, Ray, Uncle Derek, Aunty Karol, Tonya, Kenny, Landen, Granma, Grandad Tony, Rowen, Jon, Dad and I. Rowen videoed the balloon release so I hope she puts it on Facebook for everyone to see. It was very easy to see the orange balloons, even at a distance. It was good to see Sarah, Daniel and Matt and to get caught up on what they are doing in their lives. Mrs. Hagell still thinks about you and remembers you wanting to include her (even though she was an adult) when you were over visiting and watching movies.
We went out to dinner after. The Zwicker's meet us at Spinnaker's. Rowen made the reservation there after our Macaroni Grill place fell through. She remembers us going there when Dad came home from Haiti in 1994 (the summer you fell in love with fireworks - Commonwealth Games), so it seemed like a good spot. We are trying to go to different restaurants that you have been to. One day, we'll get back to Cafe Mexico...
Well, we are now past the hour that you died, so theoretically, we are into year five (CRAP). Sure wish you would do a dream visit, missing you so much. Keep watching over us and sending signs when you can.
Love you so much and miss you more,
Mom
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Marie Onyszkiewicz
March 30, 2008
We miss you and think of you often. We have many happy memories of you trapsing through our house with Michael, giving us running commentaries of the shows and videos watched, and the excited yells and shrieks of you kids running through the front and back yard during all the frenzied water-gun fights! You are a wonderful ray of sunshine. We'll keep you and your dazzling smile and bright inquisitive eyes forever in our hearts.
Love,
Tony, Marie, Jonathan and Michael Onyszkiewicz XXXXOOOO
Ness Stephenson
March 30, 2008
<3RIP.
March 29, 2008
Hey Toadster,
It is now Saturday night, tomorrow evening is your Angel anniversary. I can't believe it has been four years. That is almost 1/3 of the time you were with us... I miss you so much, always wondering what you would be doing if you were still here. Hope you enjoy the balloons. Love you very much and miss you even more. Mom
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Natasha
March 29, 2008
Dear David,
You'd think that after four years it would get a little easier but it hasn't. I miss you just as much as I did the first year if not more...All I can say is sorry...I wish I would have called you that night to ask how your badminton games went. I remember thinking that I needed to call you when I got home from school but I never did...I don't know why I forgot but I was sure regretting it the next morning. The thirty first of March was horrible and I'll never forget it. I lost my best friend who I could confide in and be totally at ease around.
As the years past, I find myself thinking of you just as much and hoping that you are around me and listening..
I miss you David.
March 27, 2008
Hi David,
Just sitting here thinking back four years. It was a Saturday, you and Vanessa had your audition for the Totally Teen Talent show at CHEK Studio. Lynne, Vanessa and Shanti had come down for lunch and then to the audition. Shanti was so excited because she had suggested a change to your routine and both you and Vanessa thought it was a good idea. You and Vanessa made a great couple for dancing. You both had the height and moved well together. After the audition, the Wood's went home and we went to Wal-Mart because you needed a belt for your costume in "Those Damn Yankees". You also wanted film for the camera, so that you could take pictures backstage of your castmates for your grade 12 journal. I still have the receipt, it was our last shopping trip together... I took you out to Spectrum school later as you had an evening performance. Charlene was visiting from Vancouver and I had to get home, as Kenny and his parents were coming over for dinner and to meet Char. Kenny's parents brought a portable fire pit over and we lit it. We were sitting around it, chatting, and I left to come and pick you up after the perfomance. You were so excited. It was the second perfomance and it had gone well. When you got home, you laid down in front of the fire pit and got toasty warm. You ended up sleeping on the couch that night as Char was sleeping in your bed. I had no idea that in three days you wouldn't be sleeping in your bed ever again. I miss you so much, tonight your Dad and I had DQ blizzards and I sat in the car and cried, because that was the last treat I ever bought for you on Tuesday, March 30, 2004. Missing you so very much, sending you so many hugs, Love you, Mom
March 22, 2008
Hi Toadster,
Just want to wish you a Happy Easter in Heaven. Wonder what the celebrations are like...
Dad is in Quesnel visiting the Martin's. He will be driving home tomorrow with Chris. I am working early tomorrow. Rowen is out at Tonya's watching Landen, she is going to take him swimming.
Everyone was here for egg decorating yesterday. We are still continuing the family tradition. Grandma had sharpened all the crayons for the decorating. Landen wasn't too interesed yet. He was having too much fun climbing on the coffee table and playing with the water dispenser. Alecia, Rebecca, Jamie and a friend of Rebecca's came over as well. We had breakfast pizza first. Rowen and Tonya wanted to start a new tradition. Kenny hadn't had it before, he really enjoyed it, as did Jamie and the girls.
Well, just want to wish you a Happy Easter. You'll be getting lots of balloons next Sunday for your Angel day. Mt. Tolmie at 5:00...
Love you lots and miss you even more,
Mom
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
March 5, 2008
Hi David,
I just wanted you to know that i'm thinking of you...As i'm trying to plan my wedding I find myself dreaming about your attendance. I miss you terribly and wish that I could give you a big hug right now...
This month is a hard one for me. I am thinking about you non-stop.
I'll save you a seat on Aug. 23rd...I know you'll be there.
Love always,
natasha
February 29, 2008
Happy February 29th David. You always thought leap years were funny because if you were born on this day you only got to celebrate your birthday every four years. This is your first since you died, which means your balloon release will be on a Sunday instead of a Saturday this year. Dad, Tonya and Landen are off to Vancouver to visit Char and family today. I am working all week-end and I think Rowen/Jon are doing the tourist in your own town thing. Missing you very much as the month of March starts. The countdown begins to your Angel day, it's the lead-up to it that is so emotional. Well, I just wanted to wish you a happy leap year, miss you very much and always will. Keep watch over Landen. Sending you lots of hugs.
Love you and miss you more,
Mom
Vanessa MacDonald
February 8, 2008
happy valentines day David..
Louise McKenzie
December 24, 2007
Merry Christmas David. This is your fourth in Heaven. Tonya, Kenny and Landen were over for dinner tonight. Uncle Brett was here as well. We had ham and hash brown casserole (mmm) The Jupp's are staying home for Christmas tomorrow so did the tree tonight for them. Landen isn't to sure what is happening, he is more interested in the gift wrap. I did Rowen, Jon and Dad's stockings after everyone had left. Dad had to run out to Tonya's to drop off the stocking gifts (forgot to give them to her) and he was dropping off the Zwicker family gift. We got the family a Sponge Bob Monopoly (plus some certificates). I know they will think of you when they play it. Rowen still got her Christmas Eve pj's even though she is technically "on her own" (she is still under the same roof). We are having breakfast pizza tomorrow morning. One of your favourites and also Grandad Tony's. Uncle Derek and Aunty Karol will be down around 11:00, we are having dinner at 3:00 as they are flying to Edmonton at 7:30 pm. Everyone will be here, but your presence will be missed. If you could make your presence felt, it would be greatly appreciated. We miss you so much, hope you have a great celebration with Jesus. Love you and miss you more. Say hi to Rupert Croft, it is his first Christmas in Heaven and I know his Mom misses him as much as I miss you.
Mom
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Grant & Martha Whittla
December 24, 2007
Hiya David,
It is Christmas Eve here in Ottawa and I am reading the entries from your Birthday - I hope you had a good one up where you are. 19... You would have been able to do a lot of things in your lifetime.
Curtis is almost 5'8", and Mitchell is 4'8" and both growing like weeds... I see you in them all the time - I think Grandma did too when she was here in October.
We got 37cm of snow last week and figures, yesterday it poured rain.
We were thinking of you on your birthday and maybe next time your mom has a balloon release, she can send some to you from us.
Love you and miss you more each year...
Uncle Grant, Aunt Martha, Curtis, Mitchell, Mary & Trey (he is a new dog that we got a month ago - I think you would like him.)
xoxoxoxoxox
Lesleigh Constant
December 21, 2007
Well David your 19th, I wish we could have celebrated with your favorite meal and pie(I have not made blackberry pie since).... but I have the memories and that I will cherish. Our love.
Auntie Lesleigh, Uncle Mario and girls.
Louise McKenzie
December 20, 2007
Happy Birthday David. We did a balloon release on top of Mt. Tolmie. We had to release them in the dark, as everyone was working today and the earliest we could get the family together was 5:00. Sydney was there along with a friend (didn't catch her name). Sydney has grown into a very beautiful young lady. She now works at the Roxie. I let her know that that was your favourite theatre. Very fitting that she should work there. We went out for dinner after, we were going to go to Swiss Chalet, but the line-up was too long so we went over to Montana's. Remember the silly moose antlers that Grandad Tony wore at his birthday when you were 11.
I have been busy the past couple weeks watching Landen for Tonya and Kenny. He is a cutie, and I know you are watching over him. When he gets older, I will tell him all about his Uncle David.
Well, just want to let you know how much you are missed by everyone. Some days are better then others, but this time of the year is pretty difficult. Love you lots and miss you more. Happy 19th birthday Toadster...
Love Mom
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Rowen
December 20, 2007
Happy 19th Birthday David- I'll have a celebratory drink for you today ;)
Love you and miss you always....
Sharon
November 22, 2007
Happy Snowy Weather David Allen,
I've been thinking about you since the other night when the Curtis and Mitchell were swimming. I had spoken to Uncle about how Curtis's strong stroke and your's were the same. Thank you for letting us know that you were there with us. It was too bad that the boys stayed in the car. Uncle Grant and I both knew it was from you when "100 Years" came on the speaker at the grocery store. We told the boys that a guardian angel was with them swimming that night. Wish they had heard your response. Uncle Grant also said you let us know when the cashiers name was David.
Well, it really is the white season here in Ottawa. The family says it is too early but I was glad to see it as we do not get his kind of snow in Victoria.
Did you have fun building the snow fort with Curtis and Mitch yesterday? I was watching from the window and could see your patience and guidance with the boys. Good thing it was in the park next door and not accross the street as it was 4 years ago. We plan on going to the Orleans Santa Parade and the Celebration of Lights on Sat evening. I do not know if you and your mom saw them before or maybe you arrived afew days later.
Well love, I just wanted to say thank you for letting us know you are here with us. Watch over your cousins. They have the memories of their Christmas with you and talk about you. I've made a note to call Gerry and Lori so will let them know you are here also.
Miss you so much my David Allen. We,ll be sending you messages on your b-day so be ready to read and read.
Love, hugs and kisses
Grandma (in Ottawa right now...)
Miss you so much
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Sharon Whittla
October 15, 2007
Hi David Allen....
Just had a message on my computer that there had been a new entry on your Guest Book. When I opened it, I could not find one, so after thinking for a few minutes and talking to you I realized that it was probably your way of saying that you have not heard from us for awhile. (Other then each morning when I talk to you and your angel).
You certainly helped me with all the cleaning while Granddad was away. Talking to you made the jobs go that much faster. Granddad had a good trip to Halifax even though he didn't like the long flight. You must have been watching over him as there were no glitches, etc. He is now glad that he went. He saw lots of old friends and told lots of stories and heard some which he had never heard before. These "old farts" can sure talk up a storm when they get to-gether.
He saw a seat sale last Friday in the paper so he has booked me a trip to Ottawa in November to see the gang there. Since I made the trip to Northern Sask. this summer, I did not think I could afford to go to Ottawa right now.I had been thinking about maybe going in Feb or March of next year so now I am really happy about going this year.
I want to see your cousins as they grow into teen-agers. Guess you heard Uncle Grant tell us that Curtis is taking the first part of Life Guard training. He has to wait until he turns 13 before he can carry on with his lessons. Maybe you can whisper in Uncle Grants ear that Curtis and Mitchell would be happy in a swim club, just like you and Rowen were.
Uncle Brett was very upset when he knocked your angel off the cabinet. Guess you caught it as only the wings came off and we could glue them back on as they were a separate part and had only been knocked out of the anchoring spot. They are now back with your picture as you know.
I feel so full of sadness right now, miss you so much and would like to just talk to you about what you would like for Christmas; what you are going to do for Halloween; are you going to be with your nephew when he goes Tricks 'n' Treating? Just so much....
This would also be your big B-day year. I can remember when your sister turned 19, so I can imagine what would be in the works for you.
I have to stop typing when I start to think about all the memories and all the things I want to say to you and to laugh with you again.
Look after mom, dad and sisters... we'll be sending up messages on your birthday so get ready to read lots of news.
Say hi to all who are with you. Yes, there is a new angel, my cousin Paul. I hadn't seen him for a good many years as he lived in Florida, but let him know that our family speak of him often and have good, happy memories of him and his family.
With lots of love, hugs and kisses,
Grandma and Granddad Tony
OXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Nicole Pike
June 29, 2007
David,
Last night was Graduation. We were all given purple pins to wear in memory of you. Mrs. Goldsack said that, in 19 years, there has never been rain on Graduation day. She equated this phenomenon (yes, it poured, just as we were taking our class picture outside) with the fact that you were watching from Heaven, crying because you couldn't physically be with us. Yet, when we all exited the Church after the ceremony, the rain had stopped and the sun made its way through. You were celebrating with us.
June 28, 2007
Tonight your friends graduate from high school. I am an emotional wreck, I've been dreading this day since school started in September. You should be there, excited to be done finals, anxious to get on with the rest of your life... We have been invited to attend, I don't think I have the strength to go and be happy for everyone without breaking down and crying. Matt is the valedictorian, I am sure he will do an excellent job. Rowen, Dad and Grandma went to the awards ceremony last night, Veronique and Elizabeth both got your memorial scholarship this year. We decided on two, as this was your grad year and your friends. Rowen had asked for a copy of the year book, everyone has changed so much since grade 9, they are young adults now. Had a good cry when I read some of the write-ups, they miss you as well. Four years ago, we were celebrating Rowen's grad, tonight we should have been celebrating yours... I miss you David, hope you are celebrating in Heaven.
Love Mom xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Victoria Strongman
June 5, 2007
hi David,
I was working on your page in my scrapbook tonight and I couldn't help thinking how long it's been. I put in that picture of us at my house on halloween in Grade 9.You were a Vampire, and I completely forget what Sidney was. It is probably the worst picture of me because I have those huge shiny eye lashes on cause I was supposed to be a 'model', although you gave my costume another nickname. And there was the time when we passed each other in the hallway and at the exact same time high-fived each other, without the knowledge the other one was going to do it. We had a good laugh about that one. Your Stuart impressions always made me smile. Another picture I put in was the one of everyone at my party in grade 8 when your hair was bleached on the top and you looked like David Gallegher at the time. Such a looker :P . I have a quote in there from the 'rejected' video you showed me in grade 8 and we got so many laughs out of. Well, I miss you. Talk to you soon.
Louise McKenzie
May 26, 2007
Well David, we went and saw Pirates of the Carribean tonight. Went with Raelyn, Ted, Dad, Rowen, Gio and Gio's Mom (Bernedette). You would of enjoyed it, you always liked Johnny Depp. I remember the first time you saw "Edward Scissor Hands", you were probably too young to watch it, but it was playing on the tv in the kids room on the Queen of the North. You were scared, but you watched it again when you got a bit older and really enjoyed it. "Honey I Shrunk the Kids" was on the tv today, another movie you always enjoyed watching when you were younger. I picked up the "Little Mermaid" on DVD a couple weeks ago, can still remember your "Ariel, Mommy, Ariel" requests for the movie, about 7 times one week. I hope to introduce Ariel to Landen when he gets older. "Harry Potter 5" comes out in a month and a half. We won't be going on opening night this year, I am away for my two weeks up north, we will go after I get back. Tonya will have to come with us as well, keep up the tradition of seeing the movie together. Well David, I just wanted to drop you a quick note, really missing you tonight, some days are better then others, some are just emotionally exhausting. Love you, miss you even more, Mom xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Annette
April 7, 2007
Philip and Louise,
Three years that your angel has been living in total peace, joy and pure love for each of you and your growing family.
Know that whenever Davids guardian angel taps me on the shoulder it is to say a prayer for you and with much gratitude I say a 'hail mary'.
Blessed Easter.
Annette
Louise
April 6, 2007
I was driving home last night, thinking about you and wondering what kind of celebration goes on in Heaven for Jesus' death and resurection. Today is Good Friday, your 4th Easter in Heaven, I know you will be watching as Rowen, Tonya and Rebecca do eggs with Grandma. Landen is a little young to participate, but he will be here to see the finished eggs. I miss you and look forward to visits in my dreams.
Love you, Mom
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Sharon
April 2, 2007
Hello David Allen....
Did you get all the reading done? The weather held off the rain so we watched the balloons rise up . They went a different direction. Guess you were watching from the States.
Oh how we miss you... to think that you would have been graduating this year. Time has flown by since you were the baby mom brought to Toronto for Uncle Derek's wedding. Those memories are so clear to me. People laugh when I tell them we had to put you in a dresser drawer as there were so many of us and we were afraid you would get jumped on by your sister or grandad Tony's granddaughters. Then I picture you wanting to sing at the 1st Family reunion. You were so unset that mom did not have your tape to sing to. I still picture you just marching right up onto the stage, not afraid of anything. Just like you had done it all your life. All 2 1/2 years.
Great Uncle Jack and I went up to Youbou last Thursday. The historical club is making a book on families who lived up there. As we have so many pictures and stories I wrote up a Lundquist History. We picked Bev up on the way to the hall then went back to their place for lunch. Bev was saying that George has a new boat. Guess you were with us ... I stood out on the deck and saw you running up from the float yelling that you had caught 2 fish. It was so real.
Every day I think that all my memories will not be so painful the next day. But the next day a new one comes to mind and it is just as painful. I miss you so much and can hear you so often.
I was concerned for your mom this past week, as dad & Rowen were in Alberta and she was alone at home. She said she was O.K. when I called her. Guess she wanted to have a good visit with you. I know that she went out to the cemetery. She wanted to clean your bench up and get some weeding done. She was upset as some one had tried to pry your picture off the front of the bench. I guess who ever did it thought it was just plastic. We'll have to see about getting the cover repaired.
Getting late. Grandad is in bed already. Come vist on Friday. We are going to be colouring Easter eggs at mom amd dad's. Tonya has been asked to bring Landen. Yes, we will start him young on this family tradition.
Watch over the family and say hi to all who are with you.
Lots of love, hugs and kisses
Grandma
XXXOOO
Daniel Hagell
April 1, 2007
David,
I've been thinking a lot about you lately, I can't beleve it was three years ago since I last saw you. I read your memoriam in the paper, the picture of you with the shaved head was a wise choice. I went to Mt. Tomie alone yesterday, I figured it would be an appropriate to reflect, we had some good times. Our friendship taught me a lot and I still miss you a lot, everytime your memory comes to mind I can't help but smile at myself. We could of used your help with grad pranks this year, your sense of humor would have gone a long way. I will never forget you and what you have done for me.
Quinn
March 30, 2007
David,
Today, three years ago was the worst day of my life. Everything happening at once, being called to the office, learning about what happened and the funeral were some of the hardest days I have ever had to go through. I look back on them now and realize how much I have learned from the time we have spent together. You taught me to be my own person and not to be afraid to show people who I am. Ever since then, that is what I try to do every day. I always keep you in my thoughts and I hope everything is well with you. I was so disappointed I couldn't make it to the balloon release today. I was at work and felt so bad I couldnt be there. It means a lot that your family does this and I wanted to be there for them and for you.
I heard everything is going well with the new member of the family! That's so exciting!! I'm so happy for everyone! School is a lot of work right now, especially since we graduate in 3 months! I can't belive it's coming up so fast. I got my grad dress already, too. It's so beautiful, it's a coral strapless gown that's sort-of poofy and goes to the floor. Only a few more months, and then we're home free!
Thinking of you..
Louise
March 28, 2007
Hello David, haven't been here in a while, the message I posted at Christmas was once again lost... David, as you know, you now have a nephew, Landen James Jupp, born on Friday, January 12 after what I would describe as one of the longest and most intense labours I have seen or heard about. Tonya, Kenny and Landen are doing well, settling in to being a family.
Your 3rd Angel anniversary is coming up in two days time. I keep thinking back to what you were doing that week, opening night for the school play with dinner at Romeo's after, your dance competition with Vanessa, playing badminton with Rowen at the Base gym, finding out you qaulified for the Totally Teen Talent Show, helping Rex with his hard shoes, our long drive in from Sidney. We didn't take the highway because of the ferry traffic...
The memmorium will be in the paper on Friday. I wasn't sure which picture to put in, it was a toss up between one of your baby photos (you in your highchair) or your "Balding for $" photo. Have to admit the second one won. Your smile is what did it. That impish grin, like you are having a secret laugh at the rest of us...
We'll be doing a balloon release agin this year. If you can put in a request for some decent weather, we would appreciate it (not like your birthday release last December...) We'll be on the top of Mt Tolmie at 5:00. Not sure if any of your friends will be there. Matt and Quinn both said they would try and make it, but it is a Friday, and I know Quinn has a part time job now.
Well I have to go, having dinner at Grandma and Grandad Tony's tonight. See you in my dreams,
Love you forever, Mom
Quinn Manley
December 20, 2006
DAVID!!!!! Today's your 18th birthday!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! I went to your balloon release today at Mt. Tolmie. It was amazing. I've never been a part of something like that before and I'm glad I got to go. I have my N now and when I was driving up there I missed the turn! I thought you might have gotten a laugh outta that. I was so scared everyone would do it without me because I dont think anyone knew I was coming. I hope you got my message okay..it's pretty long but I have so much to say to you, it would be impossible to put it all into words. I hope you had a great birthday! I wish we could have just one more day - then I would tell you everything. I love you so much and miss you every day. Keep on truckin'.
Grant Whittla
December 20, 2006
David,
I hope the balloon release goes well and you get some messages from people on this earth who miss you loads. As you know, your grandma was here visiting and as she stated in her post, thought about you quite often. I see you in Curtis and Mitchell every day they do someting quirky... Curtis is tall and lanky like you were - I think you would all get along quite well. We miss you everyday and more so during this time of the year - we are thinking of you, your mom, dad and sisters as well as our extended family. We miss you and love you.
Uncle Grant, Aunt Martha, Curtis, Mitchell and Marty too!
Natasha
December 20, 2006
Dear David,
Happy Birthday! I miss you soo much and want you to know that you are always in my thoughts...I think of you every day and miss you terribly...especially this time of year. I remember going to your house for christmas dinner and enjoying a fabulous meal with yorkshire puddings (my favorite holiday treat). I have such great memories of us celebrating the holidays... I miss you soo much and i wish we could spend this christmas together as well... I will be thinking about you and praying to you on christmas day so listen for me David.
I love you and always think of you..
Natasha
Lori Kemp
December 20, 2006
David,
Just wanting to wish you a happy birthday. You’re in my thoughts more than usual these days. I wish we could go to your balloon release, but I know you’ll understand for our absence.
They say we are going to have a green Christmas this year. It will be different not having any snow. It has been so mild here the canal hasn’t even began to freeze, unlike the Christmas you spent with us. Although we didn’t have a lot of snow, there was enough to do a little sledding and go for a skate (walk) on the canal.
We moved into our new home last week, the "sold sign" goes on our old home today. There’s a lot more room now in the new house. Hopefully your family will come for a visit soon. We miss you David. Always in our heart, our thoughts and our prayers.
Love Lori
Grandma
December 20, 2006
You knew that I was talking to uncle Wayne just now about the balloon release to-morrow and how you would now be a young adult of 18 years. How tall would you be? I think that you would give Uncle Brett and Uncle Grant a "go for their money". When I was in Ottawa in Oct. I thought of you so many times as I watched Curtis, who is now about the same height you where when we had our family Xmas there. I'd look out the front window and see snow and you helping your couisins sleigh down that short hill and having so much fun. I want you here for Christmas..... I moved your picture and your angel out into the living room and put it next to the Nativity scene. Jesus is watching over you so now you can watch over him on Christmas Day. We are having breakfast and Christmas lunch over at mom and dads. Hopefully Grandad will be feeling well enough to get through the day. He has such a cold. Rowen is doing well at all her jobs and crafts. I do think she is enjoying curling with us. We could have a family team if you could play lead. Dad is skipping and I'm helping him as 3rd. Then Row has taken over the 2nd. and doing very well.
So many pictures are flashing through my mind right now. So many Christmas's and yet so few. Do you remember the one where you and Rowen did the Nativity scene and Uncle Brett helped with the costumes. You both liked to act even then and you where what? 3 years old? I want to remember all the things you did but it leaves such a pain and empty feeling inside me. You will always be with me love, and I do like it when you let me know you are there. Scary some times but I do like it.
You'll be with us especially to-morrow and then at Christmas.
I miss all the family who are with you and will think of them and all the great Christmas's we've had. Such happy times. Keep smiling your sweet grin love and know we love and miss you so much.....
Mom
December 18, 2006
December 18, 2006
Hey Toadster, your "18"th birthday is coming up on Wednesday. I'm choking up just typing this in. I miss you so much and know how excited you would be to be turning 18. We are having a balloon release on the top of Mt Tolmie at 4:00 on Wednesday. I am not sure which friends still read this but everyone is more then welcome to attend. If I ask your name, don't be offended, Rowen says everyone has changed in the past 2.5 years. Matt M wants to know when the next balloon release is, so I'll send his Mom an e-mail. David, I would imagine you were with Rowen when she went up to the grade 12 retreat to do a talk about how a life can be changed in an instant and not to take things and people for granted. She did a slide show as well, pictures of your life, picture of what you have missed since you died. She has had a couple requests for copies of it. Well, I just wanted to put the notice about the balloon release on here, miss you so very much. Sending you many hugs and kisses, will write again later in the week.
Mom
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Mario Constant
November 6, 2006
Bonjour jeune homme, tu me manques beaucoup ainsi qu'aux restant de notre famille. Je pense a toi quand la chanson de ton service se fais entendre au radio de mon automobile. Je te remercie de ta presence autour de nous. Il va toujour y avoir un vide dans notre vie qu'il est remplis que de bonne memoire ont te manque tous. A la prochaine Mario
Mom
October 31, 2006
Just wanted to wish you a Happy Halloween Toadster. Wonder what you would of dressed up as for school? Dad, Tonya, Kenny and I are off to the Esquimalt Lions bonfire tonight. Rowen has school, so she can't come. Grandma is in Ottawa visiting. She is having Halloween with Curtis and Mitchell. (But you already know that don't you...) Miss you big time, hugs and love to you, Mom xoxoxoxoxoxo
Mom
August 13, 2006
It's 4:35 am, I just woke up from the best dream visit I have ever had had with you. I have to write this down so I don't forget. Thank you Lord for allowing David to vist. I am so very grateful.
Where do I start. In my dream, you were alive, you had come back to life, a coma or something, very wierd but I remember being to happy to question it. Then the dream jumped to a feis, you were competing, Mairead was one of the adjudicators. After your first dance, she came over and was so excited to see you alive and dancing. On your first dance, you had keys in your pocket, they kept jingling, the other adjudicator looked at me with a "What is he doing!!" You were holding your pocket so they wouldn't jingle. I was laughing because it reminded me of the time you danced at the school at the open house, you were wearing the necklace that Quinn gave you and it kept bouncing out of your shirt.
I don't remember if your first dance was a soft shoe or hard shoe, I think it was soft because there was no sound from your shoes. The dream then jumped to your next dance, a hard shoe. You blew everyone away with your feet. They were like lightening. The sound and speed stopped other people and dancers from talking and everyone just watched you speed dance your way through the set. It was beautiful. After you finished, we watched another dancer, his pants falling down. I am sure was your joke and in real life, probaly your fear when you were competing...
Then we were outside, we had a wonderful talk about going to the next Oreachtas. I know it was present day because I said that you had missed two and asked another dancer where the next one is because it should be in Alberta. We talked about whether you wanted to dance at Mairead's school or Alison's school. You said if you switched, you wouldn't be able to compete for a year, but we talked about how many times a week you wanted to practice. Then in the dream, it hit me that you were really alive. I told you we had to phone people, they wouldn't believe it, I wanted to rush home and send out e-mails, to post it in here, to call all your friends. I was so happy and then I started crying, sobbing for joy, for the pain and anguish that I have lived with for the past two and a half years. You tried to console me, but I kept sobbing, because one day, I will die and you and Rowen would go through the pain and anguish of missing me. Then I woke up.
I laid in bed, just letting it sink in what I had just dreamt, then the tears hit because I know it really was a dream. Meiko was laying on my chest, she doesn't normally slep there, so I'm crying, trying not disturb your Dad or the cat and thanking you over and over again for visiting. I decided I would write it down, before it fades. I'll go back to sleep now, not sure how long that'll take.
Thank-you Lord for letting me see David dance, for talking with him, for letting me know he's ok.
I love you David, missing you so much, visit me again anytime....
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Mom
June 20, 2006
Well Toadster, I drove Kenny and Tonya down to Seattle today to catch a flight to Las Vegas for their honeymoon. Grandma came with me to keep me company on the trip back. I showed her where the Rainforest Cafe was (remember dinner there with Vanessa)
The wedding went very well. Tonya had a photo of you on a table, with your angel and a couple frogs, a purple tablecloth, a candle... You were even mentioned in the comments given by the JP before the vows. Tonya was so beautiful, your Dad, Char and I cried when she came out of the bedroom in her dress. I bet you were laughing along with the rest of us when Blake dropped the rings (not once, but four times). He sure broke the ice, and made it a joyous occasion. Definately a wedding everyone will remember. Sure missed you, it was difficult, had a few moments that day, thinking about you and your future that isn't to be...
We had a good visit with Gerry, Lori and the kids. They went out to the cemetary on Sunday, loved the bench. Gerry thought the bench was made of wood, so he was pleasently surprised to see that it is made of granite. Daniel thought it was very nice as well. I think he was a bit lost, not having you here to play the game cube with or do boy stuff with. It was the first time that both Raelynn and him have seen us since before you died. Another first....
Well, just wanted to tell you we miss you, hope you keep an eye on Tonya and Kenny in Las Vegas.
Love you, miss you more...
Mom xoxoxo
Tonya
June 15, 2006
Two days and counting! I have a request do you think you could put in a good word to the higher up and ask for some nice weather in saturday lol. I know you'll be there you are always there, I'll be thinking of you as I walk down the aisle to some celtic music knowing your somewhere in the room. Miss you and always thinking of you. Love always
Tonya
Natasha Constant
June 7, 2006
Dear David,
I had my graduation almost two weeks ago and it was fabulous! I had soo much fun and adored seeing grandma, grandpa, Auntie Caron, Taylor, and your dad. I can't believe that I will be finished high school in a matter of weeks....It seems like not so long ago I was terrified of going to high school, the big bear hallways, the mass of teenagers...But I made it, somehow, and I can't wait to start university in the fall...As I sit here and write this, a golden glimmer grabs my attention and the pendant that I received from your parents and sisters (which happens to match perfectly with the beautiful ear rings grandma and grandpa gave me) comforts me enormously. Despite my excitement for the new chapter of life to commence, I can't help but hope that I am making the right choices and that I will succeed and accomplish all my craziest dreams...Thanks for watching out for me, i love you...forever
natasha
Tonya
June 2, 2006
David,
Well it's getting close to the date only about 2 weeks and I will be Mrs. Jupp kinda weird eh. Well I know you already know but yes Kenny and I are going to be parents and you'll be happy to know that the due date is in December. Crazy I know, you would have been the best uncle ever they would love to visit their crazy uncle David who would teach them all the things that their not supossed to do haha. I know you will be with Kenny and I on our special day and you will be in our hearts as we get married. Dad went to visit Grandma and Papa and got to see Natasha in her grad dress she was beautiful. he drove there on his bike I think he enjoyed it but I think he was sore by the time the trip was over. I'm sure you were watching over him on his journey. Well we sure do miss you alot and all your crazyness that always would make us laugh even when we were in a bad mood you would find something to giggle about. Miss ya, love ya
Tonya
Mom
May 10, 2006
I'm sitting here, just thinking about you, missing you so much. Had some awesome news last night, but I'll have to wait to put it in writing. I know you already know about it, you would of been with her, but many other people also get updates from this site on how we are doing. I'll ask her to post instead, makes it more special.
Just over a month to Tonya's wedding. Her bacherlorette party is this Saturday. Rowen has been busy planning it. Char and Chrissy will be coming over from Vancouver. It will be good to see them. Didn't really get a chance to talk with them when they came for the wedding shower. Rowen and I were too busy being hostesses to the large group. Thanks for putting a good word in for the weather. I wasn't sure if thirty plus people would fit in the living room....
I took the big plunge on Saturday and went to the Feis. Rowen, Jon and Gramdma met me there after work, made it in time to see Vanessa dance. She is such a beautiful young women now. Also saw Rex dance and talked with Jan. I didn't talk to anyone else, I don't think I was recognized, it has been two years since I've been there. I have to admit, it brought tears to my eyes, to see them dancing. Had to fight it, but a few slipped out. You would have been there, joking with everyone, handsome in your black pants and coloured shirt. I wonder what colour you would have worn... The treble reel was the hardest, your all time favourite dance. Well, now Jon and Rowen know what happens at an Irish dance competition.
I guess I should get going, just wanted to let you know I miss you. Love you baby boy,
Mom
Annette Turgeon
April 18, 2006
Dear David,
I did not know you, yet, I feel like I do as a result of getting to know your wonderful parents and sister. I was at your farewell and remember thinking what a wonderful young man you are and how many lives you touched.
Your parents remain in my prayers and whenever I am with them I think of you and ask Gods blessings upon all those you loved.
Annette Turgeon
Mom
April 17, 2006
Hello Baby Boy,
Hope you had a wonderful Easter with Jesus. Sure miss you big time. Strange to think this is your third Easter in Heaven. Grandma, Rowen, Tonya, Alecia and Rebecca decorated eggs on Friday. The girls have continued the tradition of doing eggs on Easter Friday. We have lots of photos of you and Rowen decorating them as children. I know Grandma still enjoys it, but I am sure she misses your laugh and humour. Rowen gave me a wonderful gift this morning. It is a clip-on for a key chain, a frog with a photo frame, with your photo inside. It is attached to my work bag, along with the BCF bear I had on my "O'Brien" bag that kept yours and mine distinguishable. I will put a photo of Rowen on the other side, as it can hold two.
We had brunch at Grandma's this morning, very good, Uncle Brett was late, and I imagined you sitting in the empty seat beside me. I could hear you laughing at the discussion on the hashbrown casserole.
Uncle Derek and Aunty Karol will be out next week. They are doing their house hunting trip, will be here for a couple weeks, so Aunty Karol will be able to attend Tonya's wedding shower. Two months tomorrow. I know she is getting nervous.
As you know, we did a balloon release on your Angel day. Sydney was there, so very nice to meet her. You had talked about her, but I had never met her. She was there with a friend from school. I am glad she was able to send up a couple balloons with messages for you. I gave her one of the toad stones I had received at Christmas. Something to hold and keep you close.
Well David, I sure miss you. I have a emptyness in my heart that just never seems to go away. I wonder what you would be doing, what you would look like. Please know that you are loved and missed.
Holding you close to me,
Love you,
Mom
Daniel Hagell
April 4, 2006
Hey David,
I couldn't stop thinking about you all day. There have been a lot of hard times I had to live through since you died and thinking about you, your friendship and forgiveness helped me through those difficlut times. I said a prayer to you on the 30th, hope you enjoyed it. The life you lived will always be an inspiration to me. Also, To David's family I just wanted to tell you that you have me and my family's support always. Missing you always.
Grant & Martha Whittla
April 3, 2006
Hiya Toad...
This is the first thing that I needed to do since I got the computer back up and running... Curtis was playing a game on it on Wednesday night and it crashed - found out the video card suffered a fatal error and then the power supply let loose with a huge puff of smoke. Got it back up today! Did you have a role to play in all this?
Aunt Martha and I thought about you last Thursday and I know you were here helping me paint the house - thanks for not making me spill the paint all over the carpet.
Two years have come and gone - haven't talked to your mom or dad in a while and figured that with the ferry sinking and all, your mom would have enough things to deal with without having me to put more stuff on her plate.
Curtis and Mitchell still ask about you and still maintain that you were the best Zelda player on the planet (more than a few people look up to you). I hope they continue to have fond memories of you and your short time with them.
I appreciate reading the stories and things that people write here to you and to your family... You continue to touch peoples lives in ways that no-one imagined.
We miss you and continue to love you... As Rowen mentioned, the hurt lessens, but he pain will never go away - we concentrate on your laughter and smile and remember the good times...
Love Always,
Uncle Grant, Aunt Martha, Curtis, Mitchell and Marty the Farting Dog too!
xoxoxox
Janet McKenzie
April 2, 2006
Dear Grandson,
I have just finished reading your guest book (sort of catching up on the news as I didn't know it was still available).
PaPa and I hope that your soul is now at peace. We are both extremely blessed having had you in our lives, even if it was such a short time. I smile everytime I look at your pictures and remember how blessed we were. Natasha was very upset around your birthday and I had to remind her that even tho we are sad that he is not longer with us physically think how sad it would have been if we had never had David in our lives.
There is a saying out there that "it is better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all" In my life this is how I see you, Uncle Jim and Uncle Kerry.
I hope you three are getting to know each other.
I hope to see your bench when we are out for Tonya's wedding. My grandmother and aunt are in Royal Oak as well.
Thanks for the memories Toad.
Love You.
Grandma
Natasha Constant
March 31, 2006
Two years...I cannot believe it. Two years without a best friend, two years without hysterical laughter, two years without that goofy smile...I miss you terribly David. This whole week you have filled my thoughts and I cry. I cry because I can't touch you, I can't hug you and I can't sit next to during thanksgiving and christmas dinners. But then I stop, think, and realize that I can talk to you and hear a response. I can call for you and you always come...I am thankful for having you in my heart, thoughts, and my life. I love you David and I promise to never forget you since I know you are always by my side, my angel that guides me through the various obstacles that life throws before me. I love you and will always be listening for you.
Rowen McKenzie
March 30, 2006
It's been nearly two years now
Time has gone by and healing has started
But when she walks down the hall,
she still is haunted by the look.
The look that says people still talk about him.
The look that hurts her more than anything.
The look that takes all of her mind back to that day.
She wonders if they've never lost someone that close to them.
But most of them haven't and won't have to go through that pain.
Nothing can change the hurt she feels inside
and the look they give her only makes it worse.
It's been nearly two years now.
Time has gone by and healing has started.
But when she walks down the hall, the look she gets still takes her back to the day her brother died.
~ By Kaytay
Miss you, love you, never forget you...
Grandma
March 30, 2006
Hello my love,
Wasn't going to write until to-night but have been sitting here having coffee and with all the thoughts and memories going through my mind I decided I would do it now.
So much to think about and try to forget to-day. The horror of 2 years ago last night and knowing now that you weren't ready to leave us.
I was getting all the photo albums in order yesterday as mom wants to take them with her when she heads up to Invermere on Sunday. Her and Gwen are going up to see Margaret who is not well. Mom wants to share all the years of the McKenzie family, as Margaret was in on the beginning, as Maid of Honour.
As I was placing the pictures from your memory boards back into the books, I had to stop at each event and remember the laughs and also the secret planning which took place for some of them. I look at a younger Rowen never wanting to have her picture taken and then a very young David hamming it up right from the time he could walk. Do you remember the rattle which you used to "zap" everyone with because we were all watching Star Trek? So many wonderful memories.... and you are as much a part of them as everyone else in the family.
Did you just wink at me when I looked up at your photo? Made me smile and lets me know that you are sharing all the good times we had with the family who are with you now. We always were a big party family, aunts, uncles, grandparents and all. The one thing that you and Rowen did inherit from all these people, is the music.
I could go on all day love, as I want to talk to you so much. Grandad is ready to go down and get the balloons so I have to go. We will be writing lots of things on the balloons so be sure to read them all.
Love and miss you so much...
Mom
March 30, 2006
My baby boy, I sure miss you. Two years since I heard your laugh, talked to you, hugged you. I keep wondering what you would look like, what you would be doing. Today, we are going out to the cemetary and doing a balloon release at 1:00. Rowen will pick up Tonya, Alecia and Rebecca, and we'll meet with Grandma, Grandad Tony, Grandpa and Andrena. Later, we are going to go out to dinner, your favourite, chinese food. I am sure you'll come up with a way of showing us you are with us.
It has been a very emotional week. I have been so scared for my friends on the North. Hard to believe a vessel I sailed on for four happy summers and a crew that I worked another two years with had to abandon the ship. Scenes from the Titanic keep going through my head. I am so very thankful that they are all safe.
I read a couple blogs online. One from a couple in Hong Kong. Tess has a great parallel to life. I cried the first time I read it, still makes me wonder who will be there at the end of my race.
"AMAZING RACE participants start out the race as we start out life. with a group of people, some of whom exit as you keep going, others who stay with you almost to the end. you learn, you cry, you fight, you excel in ways you never thought you could. sometimes you miss the obvious. sometimes you lose simply because of timing, or luck. you choose the wrong option, and it is a terrible error that changes your luck for the worst overnight. even worse, your partner might not have wanted to do it. you disappoint your partner, yet on other days you exceed their expectations. and each step you travel, your experiences together mount, whether good or bad. you realise that although other teams are faster, have won more, that there is no one else you would want with you on this incredible journey. you help your friends when you can, you make the choice to either appreciate the world you are witnessing, or to exclaim in horror over a culture or life that doesn't make sense to you.
and finally, finally, weary with new wrinkles around your eyes, tiredness seeping from every pore, you see the finish line. you start running. and you get closer. and you see the people you started on the journey with, and they're clapping for you. cheering you on to the finish. some are faces you haven't seen in so long...others you mourned just the other day when you had to say goodbye to them. but they're here now, healthy looking and smiling, encouraging you to the finish of your race.
i have my ideas of heaven. you know they include animals. and goodness knows i don't think God looks anything like phil (although i like the idea of the new zealand accent), but the concept of approaching death with anticipation...to meet God and have him confirm not only is my earthly race finally completed but that i have done it well...is overwhelming to me. and to have my loved ones and friends welcoming me to heaven, well that's where the tears start.
despite the mistakes i make on my amazing race, despite the clues God gives me and the challenges...i don't always finish first. or well. but i know my race will end at some point, and when that day comes, the thought that God will be there, and i will see loved ones, makes me realise again that death is not to be feared. it isn't about what i am leaving behind, it is what i am going to. it is about what i have learned on the way. how i reacted. who i let myself become.
i can hear the cheering now.
i want to be tired when i jump triumphantly on to the finish mat. when i see the finish line i hope i have dumped my baggage...necessary for the trip, but not important anymore. my eyes will be on God, but i will hear the voices, and my tired smile will expand.
what fatigue? what aches? what disappointment that i didn't rest more and see more and enjoy more of my race? forget the regrets. my race is over. my amazing race. i don't know who will get there first, but i will see you there."
Miss you more then words can explain, looking forward to seeing you when I cross the finish line at the end of my amazing race.
Love you so much,
Mom
Tonya Idington
March 30, 2006
David,
Well yet another year has gone by and still miss you like yesterday. Today we are going to have a balloon release for you do you think you could make it sunny like you did last year that was nice. I hope you enjoy them who doesn't like balloons. Rowen and I bought a ceramic mushroom (from IKEA as if you had to ask)to go in the garden at home we thought it was cute and reminded us of you. I can't believe I'm getting married soon (yes to Kenny G hahaha) I know you'll be there giving us your blessings. I miss ya and think of you all the time. Lots of Love
Tonya
Lesleigh Constant
March 30, 2006
2 years have gone by already, times may go fast but it never takes away the reality of the loved ones we so miss! Always in our thoughts and never far from our hearts..
Erin Potts
March 30, 2006
Today is the second year anniversary of your passing. College is almost over for me, but as I sit here writing yet another term paper, I recalled the fact that I've made it to college. I'm sure you know that you helped me get here. Last year another student (Meghan Doyle) and myself recieved your memorial scholarship. Thank-you, I'll make sure that I put it to good use.
You'd be so excited to hear all the things that are going on with dance! Our group made it to Nationals with the dance drama. And the May Victoria Feis is coming up. I remember the one time I was there and you came and chatted with me for something like an hour and a bit, because I was manning a feis table all by myself and you knew I'd appreciate the company.
I hear your song all the time on the radio; most of the time I don't like listening to it because it just makes me remember being in choir and having to sing it at your funeral. But sometimes I can step back from that and just use the music as a way to remember you. There have been dedicated yearbooks, school plays, scholarships, and experiances all committed to the memory of you. When I go to San Diego for the Nationals, I'll think of you; I have no doubt that you would've made it to Nationals on your own, and been up on a podeum there. Know that you are missed, loved and not (nor will you ever be) forgotten.
Love always.
Vanessa Mac Donald
March 29, 2006
Hi David/Family.
Wow its been 2 years already..quite sad. Your family sure misses you and I know all your friends do as well, I wish I had known you better. But your with god now, I hope everything is well.
Sounds beautiful what they are doing for you eh? I wonder where that bench is..id love to see it.
Well take care, best wishes to you and your family during this immensley difficult time. Your in my prayers and heart forever.
Grandma & Grandad Tony
February 26, 2006
Hi love...
Yesterday we decided that we'd go and see your bench in the beautiful surrounding God has created just for you. You are going to be very contented when all the flowers and bushes are in bloom, especially the huckleberry. The crocus and snow drops which mom and I planted last fall are coming up but since it is the first year I do not think there will be too many showing. At least you will have early flowers. The ones we put in the additional spot are coming up also.The ones over at Great Grandmas and Great Grandpas are really growing but then there is more sun there. Just hope that the deer do not get to them before they have a chance to grow. As for your bench, it is so peaceful looking. It has a Celtic cross which makes it yours. Of course your picture also gives you that right.
Talked to Uncle Grant to-day and he will be in Victoria come May for a week. Something to do with his new job. Uncle Derek will be out here in March to look for their new home. They hope to buy up near Shawnigan Lake. What a time we could have up there hey? We know you will be at any fun and games that we will happening. Just make sure you do your thing.
I thought I saw you on Friday morning. Were you trying to say something to me? I know the coocoo clock had stopped, but maybe it was just your pranks.
We find it hard to think about 2 years without hearing you laugh and seeing you smile. Mind you we do hear and see you in short spurts when ever you want us to but it is not the same.
Tonya and Kenny's wedding is coming up fast. Received their invitation last week. Rowen and Tonya are busy, busy, busy. Mom has made the flower girl,s dress (used her new COMPUTERIZED machine!)
Well love I must go. This is harder then talking to you each morning.
Watch over mom. dad and your sisters. You are in our prayers,
as are all the ones who are with you.
Love, hugs and kisses
Mom
February 24, 2006
Hey Toadster, just wanted to let you know that your bench is now in at Royal Oak. It was finished last week, delivered on Monday, and I stopped on my way home from work today, and they had just finished installing it. It sure looks nice. The worker installing it loved the saying that I had had inscribed. He thought it was very touching. Dad and I both cried when we saw the completed bench. Very emotional to see your child's name engraved on a gravestone, with birth and death dates. Don't know when we'll put your ashes out there. I'm not ready for that yet, I like having you still in the house. I will stop by again tomorrow and put one of the frog rocks that the Zwicker's gave us for Christmas on the ledge. I know you love the spot, reminds us of the many week-ends spent camping up at Lake Cowichan. The forested area was everyone's first choice when we went looking. Glad you left us a sign of a slug (remember when you licked one at Jerry's Rangers) to show us your approval.
Back at Christmas, I wrote an entry on Christmas Eve, but it must of been lost, gone into cyber neverland I suppose. I'll just have to wait until next year to put the poem in I found that I thought was very fitting.
Your anniversary date is coming up again, I can't believe two years have almost gone by. I still cry everyday, missing you so much that it hurts... You are always in my thoughts, holding you close to me.
Love Mom
Grandma
January 30, 2006
Well David Allen, I meant to let you know that I really enjoyed listening to you dance at the Ukranian Dinner at the Eagles. The song the Newfie Trio palyed was just up your alley. Boy, was it lively and bouncy. I just closed my eyes and could hear and see you dance up a storm. It would have brought the place down if everyone could have seen you like I could. The feet were just a-going.
Uncle Harold passed on as you know, hope you have seen him and welcomed him to Heaven. His service was on Sat and mom, dad and Rowen came to the church with us. It was a lovely service as the Cdn Scottish Regiment (pipers) and the Legion were involved. We all had afew hard moments as the momories of your service came back, especially for mom. She is still just wondering. Please help her. Talked to dad yesterday and he said that your place of rest is just about ready so we will have a great balloon release with lots of messages for you when it is done.
I feel so lost and sad right now. So much I want to say but don't know where to start or how to say it all. Think I'll say good bye for now and be with you and your angel for awhile.
Love you ever so much, the ache is my missing you.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Rowen
December 25, 2005
Hey Bro,
Well today is Christmas day, and once again, you are not with us. It's weird to see your stocking hanging up but know that, like last year, nothing will go into it this year.
Last night, Mom, Dad, Jon, Uncel Brett, Grandma, Grandad Tony and I all opened our presents. It was nice but I still miss your "Mwa ha ha" when you opened a present that you really enjoyed.
Do you remember the first Christmas we had in this house and our rooms were on seperate floors? Neither of us thought it was fair that one of us would be able to see the presents before the other so we slept in my room. I pulled my matress off of my be and put it on the floor and you slept on that and I slept on my box spring? OMG! It was the worst sleep of my life but hey...we got to see your presents at the same time in the morning.
And what about the christmas in Ottawa when we went to the Royal Ontario Musem and we all dressed up like Ninja's and then you rode that plastic Camel? And then later you, Curtis and Mitchel sang, "Santa's comming tonight tonight, Santa's comming tonight" from Spongebob for hours on end.
And what about the Christmas at Grandma and Papa's when we had to sleep in the back seat of the car? Now that, was a horrific ordeal. And what about when we went sledding at Grandma's and all we had was a cardboard box so we both climbed into it but no matter how hard we tried, the box wouldn't move. And eventually, the sides ripped and the box fell apart and we tried to slide on the peices of box shrapnel, but that didnt work either. And finally, a man who had been watching us the whole time and was probobly feeling sorry for us because "we were poor and couldnt afford a sled so we had to use a box", offered us his sled to use.
And who could ever forget, "I like nuts!"..."Yah, nuts are good".
Well, I am happy to have all of the Chrismtas memories even though we will neve have a Christmas togheter on earth again. What is Christmas like in heaven? Do they have Egg Nog? :)
I miss you lots and love you more,
Rowen
(xoxoxo) to thge power of a million
Grandma & Grandad Tony
December 20, 2005
Dear David Allen,
What a young gentleman we would see to-day. I can close my eyes and see you. All of 17 years old with so much in front of you. Each morning as I say hello to you and your angel I know that you are with us and even know that some of the odd things that happen around the house are tricks by you or your way of wanting attention. When you were very small you always did funny things to get our attention.
We went over to mom and dads for supper to-night. And of course the dessert was ice cream cake. Mom had picked one out with a snowman on it. Mmmm so good. Rowen and Jon; Tonya and Kenny; and Uncle Brett were there. As sisters had to work until 5:30 we did not get the balloons sent up to you until later, but I am sure that you received all your special messages. It was abit difficult to see them as it was cloudy and only the lights of the city. Mom watched as the balloons formed a circle with one in the centre. Guess you are still performing for all the family who are with you. Always had to be the #1 actor in the family even when small.
So many memories go through my mind to-day. All the b-days and parties. Remember one when you wore a sailor suit. Out ranked dad that is for sure. Then there was one at our place where you couldn't get the candles blown out and got so upset. Wanted no help and finally did it. Think there were only 3 or 4 candles but you did it.
Christmas is in afew days. Mom will be working so we are going to have most of Christmas Day over here. Hope dad can get through it. He has Great Granma's Geri-Chair which has helped him sit in a more comfortable position. I knew that chair would come in handy. Tonya and Kenny are going over to Coquitlam to be with her mom,Rob and siblings. It's to be a surprise.
Well love, I just wanted you to know that you are still with us and we miss you so very much. Pictures sure suck when we want you here.
Keep every one happy and look over mom, dad and sisters.
Love and miss you ever so much
Grandma and Grandad Tony
Rianna Mitchell
December 20, 2005
Happy Birthday David!!!
Wow you would have been 17 today...I feel so young since I just turned 16. I still think about you so much, so many songs remind me of you now. I put your name up on my MSN name today like I do for everyones birthday. Someone told me I shouldnt because it would bring back the pain. I dont think thats right, we should never forget you even if it does cause pain. Every time I hear someone say something nasty to someone I think of you, and everything that happened. I think I speak for all of us when I say I miss you so much. I wish you were still here with us. It's funny you know, usually during summer or spring or xmas break I dont know wat time of day it is let alone the date, but some how I just remembered your birthday. I wish you could be here to celebrate with us. I also remember when Harry Potter 4 first came out, I thought of the time we drew a lightening bold scar on your forhead and gave u a pencil crayon and u ran around all lunch pretending to be Harry Potter. Every time I think of you it brings a tear to my eye. I should probably stop now since im rambling, but I'll continue to add to this guestbook as long as its up.
Thanks for being such a good friend and person to me and everyone else.
I love you
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