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McCULLAGH
JAMES of Philadelphia, PA on May 19, 2006 at the age of 21. Beloved and loving son of James J. and Michelle M. McCullagh; dear brother of Sean, Michele and Patrick and uncle of Kevin. All who knew him loved James. Family and friends are invited to his Funeral on Wed. May 24 at St. Hilary of Poitier's Church, 920 Susquehanna Rd, Rydal PA with Viewing at 10 A.M. and Mass of Christian Burial at 11 A.M. Interment following at Resurrection Cemetery Bensalem, PA. Viewing Tuesday eve. from 6 - 9 P.M. at St. Hilary's Church. In lieu of flowers contributions to Father Judge High School - Ice Hockey Program, 3301 Solly Ave., Phila., PA 19136 would be appreciated. WACKERMAN F.H.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on May 22, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for James McCullagh

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98 Entries

August 7, 2017

Every step I take
Every move I make
Every single day
Every time I pray
I am missing you

Thinking of the day
When you went away
What a life to take
What a bond to break
I am missing you....
Thinking of the day
When you went away

On that morning
When life is over
I know
I'll see your face...

Can't imagine all the pain we feel.
Love your forever
Our Sweet baby James

Nat

June 30, 2009

I've been up for the past 3 hours thinking if I should leave a note or not...then I got an email showing a new note had been left, I'm taking it as a sign...

I had a dream about you last night. It was so vivid and so real, so happy and so sad at the same time. You came back to visit us here for a short time and God was giving you the choice to stay on and live to old age or to go back to wherever it was you came from (heaven??).

You stayed with us for about a week or so, and then you made your tough decision and went back. You were so happy there that you would wait for us all to join you when our time comes instead of living out your dreams here.

I was sad you decided to go, because it meant losing you all over again. But, when I woke up, I found some peace because I know that you're happy where you are and that there are plenty of people that have gone before you who love you so much and are making your stay a happy one. I hope you do the same for us when we come up there!

Love you so much, miss you even more.

shawn

June 29, 2009

Jimmy,
just wanted to tell you that I miss you.

May 29, 2009

James- We all miss you and love you.
~Allison

Chris McDermott

April 13, 2009

James - I miss you - I see you in little things many times and wish we could have a little tease between us. Love Uncle Chris

April 12, 2009

Sean, call 215-887-7203

Aunt Jeanne

April 5, 2009

Miss you. I saw a boy that looked just like you. He was surfing and I took his picture. He gave me a big beautiful smile and I laughed. It was a generous smile, just like the one you always wear. Uncle Ray and I just laughed and smiled back at him. It was a great feeling. Love ya.

Ashley Petruska

March 18, 2009

It was so nice to wake up this morning and actually had the feeling that I got to see James again. As soon as I woke up I knew that I wanted to share this. I had a dream last night that James sent me a text message saying that he was finally home. I then was explaining it someone that maybe he just was in limbo and finally happy. Then I started receiving all of these phone calls and everyone was so excited to see him because he was home. I went over to see him, everyone was crying including myself. His hair was a little bit longer and he looked very happy. I then started showing him a scrapbook that I made explaining all the dreams I have had about him and all of the different colors in each dream. Soon after I woke up with a smile and feeling some sort of peace for his happiness.
It was the luck of the Irish on St. Patty's Day, to have gotten a short visit from James, who will always hold a place in my heart

February 22, 2009

James, we all miss you and love you so much.

Eric H

October 12, 2008

James I love you bro. I miss you and you are in my thoughts. I know your watching and can see all that is going on. I miss you.

Mom mccullagh

February 17, 2008

James ,you would be 23 yesterday Many a tear shed missing you and wishing we still had you here with us.I made you a birthday cake and dinner.We really feel such a sore,aching, burning loss. But we were together but for you.We talk about you and try to keep that all up beat.And remember the funny things you always did. WE were all at the shore and on the beach yesterday. I guess the cold water felt good and I called out your name as I dove in and I know you were just laughing your head off at us. The past couple weeks have been hard for us at home, and probably for many others we are not even aware of. James your were a great guy, I'm sorry you fell that way. But, your in a great place now, and it is us who are suffering without you. WE are praying hard and praying to you and All our Moms and Dads to help us be what and who we should for each other. Please help us if you can. We all love you and miss you every day Sweet Baby James.

Aunt Jeanne Clark

February 16, 2008

Hey James. It is Saturday, February 16th. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Your whole family is down the shore for Polar Bear Saturday. Yes, they all went in for a dip. What a way to celebrate your life! Laughing and having fun. I am sure you are smiling and laughing the way we all remember you. I hope you had a good chuckle today watching them. They love you so much and miss you. Always take care of them and watch over them.
All my love,

February 1, 2008

It's a new year and the first month has already flown by. Even with all the "new" going on every day in our lives..new friends, new family life, new homes, new jobs, new everything...we're not forgetting the old stuff. We still miss you, think about you, and love you. Same goes out to your mom, dad, brothers, and sis...they're always in our thoughts. Although it may no longer be every second, every minute, its still every hour, every day! Love you James.

Sean McCullagh

January 1, 2008

I appreciate all of the kind words of everyone who drops in here. It does not go unnoticed. I check in here all the time, to remember James and the people's lives he touched.

Rose Webster

April 15, 2007

Dear James
I've been thinking of you and missing your smiling face. Your responces of "No bother" when heling anybody. By now you have helped Pop to peace. Just like you helped him last year when he first got so sick. I hope you are all happy together. We will all try to keep your loving ways alive with each other, until we meet again.

Nat

March 1, 2007

Hey James-
Jeez, I miss you so much. I thought it might go away with time, but the tears haven't stopped.

Happily, they don't come as often as I'm starting to smile more when I think of you instead of cry.

I'm starting to laugh a little more when I remember back all the time we spent together growing up. I laugh at the jokes you made (which I probably didn't find too funny at the time because they were directed at me!) and I smile as I think of how you often acted like my older brother even though you weren't.

I wish we had been given the chance to continue growing up together, but since no one can change the past, I'm going into the future with the happy realization that I got to know you for as long as I did. I got to spend a lot of time with a great person, and I am so thankful for that.

I love you, make sure you still watch over us all down here, because we all need it!

Aunt Esther

February 28, 2007

James, your in our thoughts every day. We can feel you surrounding the whole family. Continue to always be present. We need you to be our angel and help us out. We celebrated your birthday and I could tell you were with us. We were slip sliding away. I could feel you laughing and at the same time I could see you saying I'm ok Aunt Esther. James as the days go by I know your ok but we miss you and that beautiful smile of yours. Take care of yourself and your family. Your in our thoughts.

Ashley Petruska

January 1, 2007

JIm I was thinking about you last night on my birthday because that was the last time I talked to you. You called to wish me a Happy birthday last year. I miss you so much and think about you everyday. I wish you were here to go out with me now that I'm finally 21! But I know your spirit always will be.

Claire Holland

December 30, 2006

Hi James,
Christmas just wasn't the same without you. I am always thinking about you. I love you and miss you so much.
Love, Claire

Anna Vitak

December 4, 2006

Every day I think I should really post this and then I think well it seems so final, and I don’t want that. A couple of weeks ago I was in Genaurdi’s and I saw a young man who took my breath away, he looked so much like James. I know that it will never be final, that we will be reminded all the time of James and his spirit..so I decided to send my thoughts along…..

How do we express our thoughts and feelings about someone so special who is so young and gone away too soon?

We really didn’t get enough time to know him, to know where he was going, to participate in that path. We all know that James should be being living, loving, and planning a life that includes many opportunities and special moments. We shouldn’t be thinking which star now holds his heart, so far from us yet so close to others who loved him.

We have all struggled with how to express our feelings to Mickey, Jimmy, Sean, Becky, Michelle and Patrick. To a family (and extended family) that will never ever be able to spend another day or occasion without thinking of the lost times, dreams, hopes and tribulations that one so young should have an opportunity to experience.

How do we go on and all the while help Mickey and Jimmy go on and honor a life that was lived every moment -- with passion and adventure?

How do we figure out a way to skate to the edge of every moment and turn, smile a whimsical heartfelt smile, and go on skating to another edge?

How do we hug with passion those we love every time we see them?

How do we reach out and lend a helping hand when we would rather sleep in on a Saturday morning, have a drink with friends, or spend another hour at work?

We do it! We do it because we want to honor that life that was taken too soon. We do it because we will miss every smile, hug and helping hand that would have been James’. We do it because we loved James and never said it often enough. We loved his spirit, his passion for life and his heart that helped friends whenever and wherever. We just do it because those who loved James need us to do this in his honor. To speak more gently, to love more deeply and enjoy every moment the way he did. We have an opportunity to do this, we need to do this, and Jimmy is smiling at us now when we try to do this to honor him and his life. To live on in his memory, for his family and for what he most certainly would have been -- a loving young person turned into a loving man.

Sweet Baby James go in peace, skate with the angels, sing in our hearts. We miss you and we will always love you.

Hugs and kisses with love,

Aunt Anna (Banana), Uncle Joe, Sarah, Charlotte, Joey and BreBre.

November 2, 2006

HEY BUDDY ITS ME I WANT TO LET YOU KNOW ME AND KATIE ARE GOING TO HAVE ANOTHER BABY AND THE DUE DATE IS THE DAY AFTER KEELEY'S BIRTHDAY TALK ABOUT IRISH TWINS YEAH I KNOW DUDE BUT ITS HOW THINGS WORK OUT... OH AND PS DID YOU LIKE THE MESSAGE THAT I LEFT WHEN I WAS OUT IN LAS VEGAS I HAD A BOTTLE OF CROWN ROYAL FINISHED BEFORE 1100
WHAT A GREAT DAY THAT WAS...ALRIGHT I'LL TALK TO LATER
LOVE YOU AND NEVER FORGET YOU
PATRICK

Jeanne Clark

October 25, 2006

James,
Keep watching over all of us. We love you. I'll be praying to you today. I know you can hear us. Everytime I think of you I picture your great smile and that twinkle in your eyes. You make me smile when I think of you! I love you, always.
Aunt Jeanne
[email protected]

Rose Webster

September 13, 2006

Hi James, I wes putting pictures away the other day. I found one of you in the pile . You look so handsome. I still can't believe you are not going to walk in to pop's some day. I think of you everyday. I accept that you are in heaven, but I got to tell you you left alot of people hanging. We would never guess in a million years that we couldn't have another chance to see you and talk to you. I think back to the last few breif conversations we had. The superfical chat that relatives do: the light teasing, You trying to be helpful. I wish I had told you I loved you. I always will.

PS I'm glad so many people have written, I feel like we get a little closer to touching James. Thank you Sean I love you, and Michele,Patrick & Kevin and all the extended family I have met with you guys....too many to name. Love Aunt Rose

Rose Metzger

September 11, 2006

You are in our prayers and thoughts every day. Call us if we can do anything for you.

Mike & Rose Metzger

james mccullagh

August 14, 2006

James i miss you so much . I hope it good where ever you are. I just can't put in to word how much i miss you love Dad

Ashley Petruska

June 28, 2006

JIm-

I remember when I first had a crush on you in the 2nd grade, you were the new boy. As the years went on I always wanted to be like you and around you. I was so fascinated by the way you skateboarded and did so many different bike tricks. You had no fear. As the years went on, we still were friends, and I am so thankful that I had one like you. You would do anything for anyone in a drop of a dime. You would make every single person in a room laugh, until they cried. You were crazy.

I just ask why? Everytime I see a truck like yours I look for you in it. Everytime I see a tall, pale, skinny guy with dark hair and beautiful blue eyes, I think its you. After you died, I seen you in my dream. I was talking to you and you weren't answering me, but you handed me a bouque of unbloomed flowers, with a smile on your face. And I woke up and felt that everything was going to be okay. I think of you everday. I am not afraid to die because I know you will be waiting there, to make sure everything is okay. Just like you did on earth.

I miss and love you very much. Your family is in my prayers everyday and my heart goes out to them.

Jennifer Petruska

June 28, 2006

The McCullagh Family~

I was so sad when I heard the news about James. He was such a wonderful person with a great personality and kind heart. He could always put a smile on anyone. He was loved by so many, especially my sister-Ashley. It broke my heart to see how much pain she was in. She loved your son/brother so much. I do not think she ever experienced a loss like this. He may not be with us physically on earth, but he is with us in our spirits and hearts. You are constantly in my thoughts and prayers. May God continue to watch over you.

Tracey Carroll

June 19, 2006

Dear McCullagh Family,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son James. Pat Betz and I were in a meeting today and I asked how Jim (Blue Eyes) was doing and she told me about your son. My heart truly feels for you all at this time. Please know that you will be kept in my prayers.

Esther Malazita

June 16, 2006

Dear James, Do you remember? Do you remember? I have been saying this to you everyday. I have been thinking and speaking to you like you never left us. When we talk it is mostly at the end of the day and I always start out with do you remember. I know you remember everything your family was and is today. I know you know because I speak to you everyday,that you brought so much joy it is over whelming to remember all of our encounters. Watching from afar, like so many of your Aunts and Uncles did, they will always remember how special you were to all of us. It is hard to say words remember because it is not a feeling of the past it is a feeling of the present. It is a feeling that you want all of us to have and cherish. We do James cherish our family times. We will always see and speak to you everyday. The present and future will always include you James. Their will always be a seat for you to come and rest and join in our celebrations. We are here for today and tomorrow. Remember everytime we saw each other we always parted with a kiss, a simle, and hug. I would look you in the eyes and tell you if you need anything just call me and I will help. This hold ture today James, Michelle, Sean, Patrick, Mickey and Jimmy - just call. James you are our love and since you have loved your family as you did, you will never leave us. With all my love, Aunt Esther

Patrick McCullagh McCullagh

June 11, 2006

i really dontknow how to tell people how to the this and its taring me apart. James Loved so many and he'll never really know how bad him leaving hurts me people tell me its goin'a be ok but its not its goin'a get worse and James will never really never leave any of us. I want my friends and Family to know i'm feeling very thankful to have you guys.

i love you James

R.I.P

James "SKLooCH" McCullagh

Mary Webster

June 8, 2006

James,

I can remember always looking forward to seeing you at family BBQs and parties and wanting to bike ride with you and Paul. As we all got older, it was less frequent that we saw each other. I am so glad for the time we had in Ireland and the recent stops at Pop's house that are still so fresh in my mind. I will miss you and think of you everyday. Your gentle and kind heart was always so full of love for the family and that will go on forever in all of us because of how you made us feel. We all loved you so much. Rest in peace James.

Your cousin, Mary

Paul Webster

June 7, 2006

Well James, this is for you. I'm sorry it's late.

a prayer for James McCullagh

the sound of birds

invites the sun to rise

over a house

still awake,

with tears in their eyes.

hours ago

a coffee maker hummed

and the kettle whistled

as hands covered

their owners mouths,

who could hardly say a word

anyway,

sadly united

in the last phone call

one wants to receive

photographs in every room

once just decorative scenery

quietly spoke

to the coffee sipping sadness

that knows to well

a tragedy.

the truth of all photographs

is finally realized –

the images of smiling faces

is always of another time

handshakes and head-nods

are a silent sign of the cross

a prayer to crying parents

wishing to rid them of their loss

here with a pen

i pray

that when James sees his grandma

he will not be scared

no, he will not be scared

as i write those words

and try to pretend

that it may lesson the hurt

but I know

a million prayers

and even more poems

will never answer why-

the kindest hearts

who knew life best

are now the bittersweet photographs

a vague comfort

like the hug i give my mom

and her hand caressing my back

i continue to try and pray

for all those beautiful songs

that have already been sung

for the butterfly in my stomach

i knew once when young

i pray a wish

for the call on May 19th

to not be true,

i pray a prayer for James McCullagh

that i could hand my love to you

and watch you fall from a photo

to make your life

the work of art like you wanted to

i guess i pray

the same for me too

Paul Webster

June 7, 2006

Hey, I know I already signed the guestbook, but after talking to my Mom about James and a few of my memories of him, she said it would be a good idea to tell this story and leave a poem I wrote for James. While there are so many memories of James that portray the tenderness that James embodied everyday, I will leave with this-- I remember in Ireland I brought with me a folder that contained a lot of my writings, including a poem about Mommom. We spent many nights talking about how amazing our grandmother was and we were able to share in our love for her and our pain from losing her (of course we also shared a few pints) and I had told him that I wrote a poem about her, and he said that he heard that I did but I don't think he ever read it. I was very reluctant to show James, I'm not sure why- I think because I didn't want him to think that I was weird for writing poetry. When I mentioned the poem he asked if I had it with me, which I did. I think in less than a second he was bringing me towards my hotel room where the poem was. He read it and started to get a bit choked up, and he told me to never stop writing, then he gave me his email adress and told me to email him my poems when I got back home, even if they are not about the family.

It may not sound like that big of a deal, but it meant a lot to me and I think it's a represtation of the subtle love that flowed from James so naturally. I emailed James a few times while at school, but did not think to send a poem due to my absent-mindedness. So that this is not too long, I will open a new entry to offer James a poem.

Joe Corcoran

June 7, 2006

Dear Jim and Michelle,

I just learned of the loss of your son, James. The last time we met your children hadn’t been born yet so I never had a chance to meet him. However, I’ve read the messages in the online guest book in which I am writing this and it’s clear that he touched many hearts and was loved by all of them.

I can’t comprehend the heartache you must be feeling at such a great loss and am frustrated that I can offer only my condolences to help ease the pain. You and your family – especially James - are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jim and Michelle, I will be thinking of the words you wrote on these pages when I hug my son tonight, and I will keep them in mind as he grows older.

Sincerely,

Annemarie Malazita

June 7, 2006

Dear Patty,

I don't really know how to explain the pain that I feel for you right now. I think about you, your mom and dad, Sean, Michelle, and James everyday. He was a great kid and a loving cousin. It really is true that you should love and cherish what you have till it's gone. If you ever need anything or if you ever need to talk to someone, I'm here for you. I love you soo much and you, James, and everyone are in my prayers.

<3 Annie

Maureen (Deely) Barrett

June 6, 2006

Michelle, Jim and family,

I think of you often and just want you to know you are always in my prayers.........

Jeanne and Ray Clark

June 6, 2006

Dear Jim, Micky, Sean, Shell, and Patrick,

I have taken so long to sign this book because I just didn't know how to say all that I feel right now. It is funny, even though I can't express my feelings to all of you, I know that James knows now how I feel.

When James was first born Ray and I fell in love with him. We knew. This is what we wanted in our life. Remeber how Ray would wake him up at night just to kiss and hug him? We would steal him from you guys just so we could pretend he was ours. We could never get enough of him. His sweetness always stayed with him. He always had a smile on his face that let you know he loved you. He had a sparkle in his eyes that not many people have. I can't help but think of him now without imagining that grin and that twinkle. We are ashamed that it has taken your loss for us to tell you how we loved James. He will always hold a special place in our hearts. Thank you, Micky and Jim, for sharing James with us. We will love him forever and know that he wil be in our hearts for always. Love, Jeanne and Ray

Lisa Mustico

June 3, 2006

Dear Sean, Michele, and Patrick - I am so so sorry for your loss. You all are so close. I can't even imagine the pain you must all feel. I know what it is like to love a sibling with all of your heart.

Aunt Michelle and Uncle Jim - I don't even have the words to express my sorrow for you. From one parent to another, my heart just aches for you. If you can find any peace with this, just know that you created a young man with one of the kindest, sweetest, gentlest hearts. As you can see from the pages of testimony, James touched so many people. He always had a big hug and kiss and smile even if he hadn't seen you in years.

I am very lucky to have had a cousin like James, even if it was for too brief a time, and Mike, the children, and I pray for him and for all of you every day. You all have not left my thoughts. We love you.

Barbara & Dan Ferrari

June 2, 2006

Jim, Michelle and family,

I was thinking of you today and wanted you to know James and your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Marton Galambos

June 2, 2006

Dear McCullagh family;

I only knew James for a few short years, but in those years he taught me so much about life that I will value forever. I cherish all of the time I spent with James and will never forget the memories that we shared. I will truly miss him and never forget him.

Claire Holland

June 2, 2006

Dear Mr. and Mrs. McCullagh, Sean, Michele, Patrick, and Kevin;

It has taken me a long time to write because words can not adaquetly express the sorrow I feel. James was like a brother to me and my best friend for as long as I can remember (his C-Bear). He was the most kind, generous, sincere, and loving person that I've ever known. As you know James thought of everyone else before himself. This was an aspect of his personality that I experienced time and time again whether it was walking me home late at night or doing a favor for a member of my family, he was always selfless and there for me no matter what. I have so many memories of James; hockey games, our long talks, movie nights (when he was supposedly grounded), his Jimmy, parties and special occasions. It will not be the same without James. He always made me smile and laugh under any circumstance. James was definitely loved by everyone that knew him. I miss him so much , everywhere I go I am looking for him and hope to see him one more time. It is true what his grandfather said "James was too good for this earth".

michelle mccullagh

May 31, 2006

Our Sweet Baby James,

How could you go this way? You have left before ,but we were always OK, and you always returned. I'll be looking for you everywhere. Hoping to get a glimpse of someone I think, for just a moment is you. My heart crys everyday. Just one more conversation with you, one more Hi Mom! Every baggy pants skateboarder, biker, surfer will be you. Every ice hockey game will be you. Every group of young man laughing and talking will be you. James, you said you were fine. Where would you sleep when you came home? We talked about that, do you remember? We have an extra bed upstairs or if you like we will put the bed downstairs by the TV and video games. You were OK with that and I couldn't show you how excited I was. I see your friends now, they all seem kind like you. I try to feel a connection to you. I see Dad, Sean, Shell,Pat and Kevin and I do feel you.

Why James? You did not know how much you were loved and enjoyed by everyone, did you?

I will never understand.

I will never forget how you rested your arms on my shoulders before you hugged me. "Don't worry Mom ,I'll be fine." Thursday afternoon you said that to me. There will always be a tear in my eye and an ache in my heart for you. There was a tremendous tribune to you Tuesday night and Wednesday but no larger than the one Dad and I and your brothers and sister will alway have for you. I hope someday we will all have peace with what happened to us the night you died.Skate board through the clouds in the peace and love sometimes only God can provide. I'll be watching for you. Your Mom.

Paul Webster

May 31, 2006

James

I will forever miss you. You lived so naturally that it is so hard to believe you won't be around. I will never forget any of the time we spent together. Ireland was a good thing. When I reflect on you and our memories I realize that even in death you teach me so much about life. Love, Your Cousin -Paul

Chris McDermott

May 30, 2006

Mick, Jim, Sean, Michelle & Pat,

I still can not find words that adequately express the emotions I feel for you. You are all in my heart.

I know that if I were to look up the definition of life I would find a picture of James. He was, is and will always be part of our family life.

He had such a basic way about him. Small things made him smile and laugh. We used to have this running joke about my car. He knew I liked cars and it was a way of staying attached and ribbing me a little. Just the type of ribbing that would make me just laugh. He is with Uncle Jim now. He and Uncle Jim are a lot alike. They each quietly reached out and touched many people. And with both of them there was always more happening. I know that he will keep coming into my thoughts at unexpected times just like Uncle Jim. I need those thoughts and will cherish them just as I know you all do. Love, Uncle Chris

Deirdre Reilly

May 29, 2006

To the McCullagh family,

My deepest sympathies go out to you during this time. I didn't really know James but I know he was loved. I am so sorry for your loss.

Allie Rinkus and Family

May 28, 2006

Jimmy is a person of whom I will always remember, he filled my St. Hilary days with laughter, and he was such a goofball and was always making people smile!! He will truly be missed and never forgotten.

May 28, 2006

Thank You Anne Marie. Your Poem has summed up all that we are feeling right now. Thank God that James is in a far more beautiful place than any of us could imagine. He will be missed but we can have peace in the fact that he is with God now. He knows no pain, only the pure love of all that surrounds him in heaven. I can just picture him there... That big grin on his face saying "this is cool". We can be happy and celebrate knowing that he is really "home" now. We should all be so lucky.

Jarrad Hartzell

May 28, 2006

To the McCullagh Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God guide you through this rough time, and in time help heal your pain.

Sean King

May 27, 2006

Jimmy was always a great person to have as a friend. He was always looking out for his friends and trying to help them any way he could. It's hard to face the fact that Jim is gone even though he has move on to a better place... Jim, you will be missed by everyone you've touched through the years. We love ya and will see again. R.I.P

Ann Marie Belcher

May 27, 2006

Poem for James

We shake our heads

dab the salty water of eyes

stare blurry at the sky

and

We open lips and ask,

why

We are people of faith

have belief fully in the Sacred Gift of life

working toward the Heavenly goal even in strife

and

we close our eyes and ask,

why

we know James used God's great Gift of choice

living this life with such goodness of heart

that this early end is really his Heavenly start

and

we know why we cry

we cry for the emptyness of James on earth

worlds changing with grief of loss

success, joy, kindness, life and love preserved some in the pictured gloss

and

we know why we cry

we think and try to make sense of life

God gifting James's earthly life to parents of Christ's way

nurturers growing James's goodness and helping him grow the Gift to use every day

James noticed by the Creator, sharing this Gift of love for all

and so goal completed, the Heavenly call

James receiving seemenly too early, the Divine nod

and so rewarded, was taken back home to God

and

we cry for the sad and noted absence of James in our lives

and, eventually

we cry and celebrate the wonderful James of earth, now the joyous James of Heaven.

Ginamarie Meyers

May 27, 2006

Dear McCullagh family,

I just want to let you know how deeply sorry i am about the loss of your son James. Altough i didnt not know him, i can see what a great person he was, and how loving he was , By knowing all of you. And even though his time here on earth is over, he will always live on in your hearts, and always love you. and if you need anything at all just call us.

All my love and prayers,

Pat Betz

May 26, 2006

To the McCullagh Family,

I was truly saddened to hear about the loss of your son, James. I referred to him as "Blue Eyes Junior" James had a way of making everyone smile as he entered a room. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Jillian Mele

May 26, 2006

I knew Jim for as long as I can remember. He was always the one smiling and laughing. Over the past year I have not seen him as much, but he will always be remembered. He left footprints on many peoples hearts...and now everyone has an angel in him.

Ryan Prodoehl

May 26, 2006

To The McCullagh Family,

Just to let you know, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Our hearts go out to you. Rest in peace, Jim and God Bless.

Hail to Our Crusader!

FJHS Class 03

Rose webster

May 26, 2006

Dear James, I am going to miss you. You know how much we love you,You will remain in our thoughts and heart always. You were like sunshine & a breathe of fresh air when ever you entered the room, Thank you for your visits to pop's kitchen. Your gentle heart and patience made me proud to be your aunt. I will try to treasure all brief encounters for angels leave too quickly.

James J Mc Cullagh

May 25, 2006

James as I called him was like a breath of fresh air in a smogey world.I was proud of him for all he was and what he stood for.I wish I had the ability to face life in such a happy way.His loyality,kindness,integrity,charact

er was unmatched. I'm sure that is why he had so many friends.We are all human and life does not always meet us the way it should. It is not always fair but you have to deal with it and some time dealing with it is hard. It is not a easy task these days. I love James in so many different ways. I am sure people that have met me know I was capable of loosing my cool some times. Anger was not a part of James life and he was teaching me. He worked hard ( when he didn"t miss work), played hard but there was always a kindness in all he did. I don't know if I will get over losing James . But he was loved deeply by me and my wife Michele. All parents hug your kids tonight ,and kids hug and kiss your mom and dad, we don't know when life is going to throw a curve ball. I want to thank every one who helped Michele and I deal with loosing James. There is no doubt in our minds how much James was loved. We will never forget what you did for him and us. I will take you back and cover all of you just as James would. We must learn from what has happened. James J Mccullagh

Josephine Young

May 25, 2006

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Beaty and family,

I just want to let you know I am very sorry and sad to hear about the lost of your nephew. Although I have not met James, yet I understand the pain you, your sister and the rest of the family is going through. It is an extremely difficult time and my thoughts are with you all. I just want to send my condolences to all of you.

Please don't worry about reply to me as I know what a tough time everyone is going through, I just want to send you my thoughts through email because I care about all of you.

Again, I am very sorry about James.

Love,

Josephine

Emily Wackerman

May 24, 2006

McCullaghs,

You have been my second family for the past 14 years. Always there for me no matter what, always including me... even at "family" events and vacations. James was like a little brother, and he'll never be forgotten. Watch out for Patty, he's going to be a charmer just like his brother. My whole family sends their love and prayers.

Cathy Glass

May 24, 2006

Dear Jim, Michelle, Sean, Michele, and to our good friend Patrick,

Your family has been through so much that it's hard to imagine going on. GOD keeps throwing us curve balls and somehow we keep catching them and throwing them back. It is amazing how much strength we find in ourselves. We did not know James, but Patrick is a good friend of my son and always a pleasure to be around. The fact that my 10 year old son insisted on going to the viewing to give his respects to Patrick's Big Brother speaks volumes. By the amount of people we saw last night at the viewing, James must have touched so many lives. May you find strength in all the love around you and let us be there when we are needed.

All Our Love,

Cathy, Alexander and Tyler Glass

May 24, 2006

To the McCullagh Family: Sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest sympathies are with you during this time of sorrow. All of my thoughts and prayers - Mike Gillespie

The Donahue Family, Kevin & Chalie

May 24, 2006

To the McCullagh Family, There are no words to express the depth of our sadness for your loss. Kevin & Chalie had the pleasure of playing with Jimmy during his senior year at Judge. May you find strength from those whose lives Jimmy touched. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Mike & Rose Metzger

May 24, 2006

Jim, Michelle, Sean, Michele, Patrick & Kevin, Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. We cannot imagine the pain and sorrow you are feeling now, but hope that in time, it will be lessened by all the memories. Please do not hesitate to call if there is anything we can do for you.

Cynthia Towers

May 24, 2006

Dear Michelle,Jim and family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to your family. The family is in my thoughts during this difficult time, and in the days ahead.

Sincerely,

Cynthia Towers

(friend of Chris McDermott and family acquaintance)

Pat McGroarty

May 24, 2006

To the McCullagh Family,

I didn't know James but I know Michelle through her friend Natalie. My prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.

"Death leaves a heartache, no one can heal; Love leaves a memory, no one can steal"

May you find peace in the many memories of James.

Pat & Roger McGroarty

mike lebisky

May 24, 2006

jim.. you always found a way to make me laugh, you will be missed but never forgotten. You and your family are in my prayers.

Sean Deely

May 23, 2006

To the McCullagh Family: We extend our deepest sympathies, and we are extremely sorry for your loss. Jim was a wonderful person, and we were lucky to have known him. The Deely Family

Rick Zambino

May 23, 2006

Dear Mr. and Mrs. McCullagh I am very sorry for your loss of your son James. Even though I did not get to meet him I did see him at practice and he looked like a great son and person. Again I am deeply sorry for your loss.

The Weiseman Family

May 23, 2006

McCullagh Family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers. We did not know James very well, but im sure he was a wonderful person, and he will be missed dearly. <3 He will be looking down on all of us and he is in a better place now. He will be missed and We will be sure to keep your family and James in our prayers. GOD BLESS.

KEVIN SULLIVAN

May 23, 2006

JAMES, WORDS CAN NOT EXPLAIN HOW I FEEL. YOU WERE MY PAL, MY BUDDY, MY FRIEND. YOU WILL BE MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. SLEEP IN PEACE.

LOVE ALWAYS KEVIN SULLIVAN

Bree T.

May 23, 2006

The Entire McCullagh Family,

It may have been many years since I've seen or heard from Jim but he will always be a huge part of my years at St. Hilary's. He was one of those special people that leave a lasting impression on your life. His originality and sence of humor will linger on in my memory forever. My prayers are not only for Jim but for all of his friends, family, and the lives he changed while with us.

John Terrizzi

May 23, 2006

Dear Sean, Michelle Pat and Mrs. &Mr.McCullagh ,

James(Jimmy)was an amazing person. He treated me like a little brother.Pat you got the honer to be his real little brother. Michelle & Sean you got to be a big Brother or Sister which means you were his mentors. I know I learned a lot from my big sister and I don't even have a real Big Brother. I know all of you influence my life. Even though your time with James on this earth wasn't long I know you all learned alot from him, and not just you but every one he met.I am very sorry about your loss and you are all in my prayers.

Kristyn Melly

May 23, 2006

Mr. and Mrs. McCullagh, Sean, Michele, Patrick and Kevin - My heart goes out to you all. James was a special person and will be missed! You are in my thoughts and prayers!

Amy Metzger

May 23, 2006

Michele & family,

So sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our prayers and thoughts. If there is anything you need, please do not hesitate to ask.

With Love and sympathy

Amy & Joe

Shaina McCauley

May 23, 2006

To the McCullagh Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. I am so sorry to hear about your loss.

I am a friend of Michelle's from High school and just wanted to send my condolenses.

Peggy Patterson

May 23, 2006

Dear McCullagh Family,

We were so very sorry to hear about James. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Sincerely,

The Patterson Family

Joe, Peggy, Megan, Colleen, and Joey

John & Kathy Terrizzi

May 23, 2006

Dear Michelle,Jim and Family,

Words probably could never express your sorrow at this time. Our prayers are with you ,and your family. I am confident in our faith that James is happily home now, and in time you will see him again. Until that time comes I know he is around you, and able to guide and watch over you all. I believe it is not the quantity of time that we spend here but the quality that counts. In knowing your family I know James must have touched many in ways that will be revealed to you over the course of your lifetimes. May god bless you and James,and may he keep you in his prayers as we keep him in ours.

Geoff Mang & Melissa Comber

May 23, 2006

To the McCullagh Family-

We are very sorry for your lost. Our thoughts are with you.

Tina Marzullo

May 23, 2006

Mr. & Mrs. McCullagh, Michele and Family

I didn't know James but I am friends with Michele and If he is anything like Michele I know he touched a lot of lives. My heart breaks everytime I hear of such a young person passing, but please know that you are all in my prayers and that James is looking down and watching over all of your family.

The Malazita Family

May 23, 2006

Jim, Mickey, Sean, Michele, and Patrick,

James was loved by all of us and we will miss him deeply.

We are fortunate to have shared in so many of his joys, trials and tribulations, celebrations, milestones, and memories.

His love, loyalty, beauty, and promise have delivered him to God, and he will forever be in our thoughts and prayers.

All our Love,

Esther, Bill, Elizabeth, and Annemarie

Katie Baird

May 23, 2006

To Sean and the McCullagh family, we are very sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Love, Katie, Libby, Christian, Kerri and Heather.

Sean McCullagh

May 23, 2006

Thank you to everyone for their support. Please spread the word about the guest book here, I know it is a big help to our family, as we have not met all of the people that James has touched.

Terri McGowan

May 23, 2006

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Marc (Zeke) Ross

May 23, 2006

To all the McCullagh Family, We are very sorry for your loss and we will keep all of you in our prayers. We look back at the hockey years at Judge and how lucky Marc was to play with Jimmy for a couple of years, you will be missed.

The Ross Family

Natalie Metzger

May 23, 2006

James-

You've been a great "brother" for the past 14 years. You will be missed by all and loved forever.

I pray that we can all look at your life and live like you did - with family and friends surrounding us everywhere we go.

Keep an eye out for me up there, just like you did down here.

"doo doo do do doo dooo do do doooo"

Brian Kehl

May 23, 2006

I hope you enjoyed your time spent here with all of us Jim, I know we did with you my friend. You part from earth, but your journey continues to the Heavens, Rest in Peace.

Chuck & Theresa Kuhar

May 23, 2006

Our families thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. God bless you!

Lydon Family

May 22, 2006

Dear Michele, Jim and Family,

With heavy hearts, we send all of you our love and deepest sympathy. We all loved Jimmy and have many fond memories of this special young man. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, Eileen, Michael, Mike, Sarah & Conor

Thomas Boyle

May 22, 2006

. I heard the news of your son's passing from the crew e-mail and my heart goes out to you and your family.Jimmy God has put alot on your shoulders to bear at this time and I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

PATRICK SULLIVAN

May 22, 2006

JAMES YOU WERE THE GREATEST FRIEND THAT A GUY COULD HAVE

I LOVE YOU MAN I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU...

WE LOVE YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH

THE SULLIVAN'S

PATRICK, KATIE & KEELEY SHAYE

Nadine

May 22, 2006

Dear Michele, Jim and Family:

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I am lucky to have known Jimmy. To know him is to love him and I do. He is and will always be one of my favorite JUDGE ice hockey guys.

Kathleen Beaty Young

May 22, 2006

Michele, Jim and family - my heart goes out to you during this very sad time. Be assured that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Matthew Palmer

May 22, 2006

James,

You were a great friend who was always willing to help and one of the toughest hockey players I've ever met. There are a lot of great memories and I'll never forget you.

Patricia Morgan

May 22, 2006

James ...Our prayers and hearts are with you and your wonderful family. Love, Jason, Trish, Brigid and Rose Ellen.

Phil, Amy and baby Kyle Klish

May 22, 2006

Hey, James just wanted you to know you will be missed dearly. You were a cool and caring guy. Thanks for everything and you meant alot to Phil he enjoyed working with you everyday and will sincerly miss those days. It was a pleasure knowing someone like you. The phones calls and messages will be missed. I guess it is a true saying " Only the good die young". Well just remember to save us a seat up there and watch down on us because we are all going to need it during this time. GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.

To the McCullagh family,

We are very sorry for your great loss, just remember you are always in our thoughts and prayers. We send you are condolences and deepest sympathy.

Donna Armstrong

May 22, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Don & Sue DiGiulio & Family

May 22, 2006

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bernard McCullagh

May 22, 2006

Dear James...we hardly knew you...we will never forget you...and we will always love you. Be happy in Paradise...Love, J & B

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