Billy Paul Ponce

Dear Christina,

I coached Billy in under 10 youth soccer, "back in the day;" and your dear Billy taught me a wonderful lesson in seven words.

I retold the lesson about two dozen times, and had not known that Billy passed away. I found that out from this site.

I had always hoped to get a chance to tell this story to you and Billy's father some day, so you could enjoy it also. It's an example of a great spirit that shined through a gentle, strong, caring young...

Dear Billy,
How's it going? Good I hope, otherwise I'll have to have a stern conversation with the big guy up there, and straighten it out. I've been doing fine. I work now, at the Roxy. I'm a senior, and I drive. All the things that were wrongfully, and cruely taken away from you. I miss you terribly, as so does every one else. I'm sorry that I haven't written sooner in your memory. I was young, arrogant, and naive. I'm sorry that I didn't spend as much time with you as I should...

Hey Bla, miss you. Yesterday was another Mother's day without you. I thought of you several times, felt your love in my fiber. I know you'd want me to be happy and I was. I missed you physically being here, but I felt your presence. I wish I could hug you and hold you in my arms again. Nothing is the same. I keep on trying to make it doable for all of us. I wish we could at least spend a day together. I love you baby. Love, Mom

Hi Baby, I miss you. I can't believe it's already been 4 years. Everyday I wake up, I think of you. I think of you all day long. I cherish our memories, the sound of your laugh, and how your whole face would light up every time you smiled. Your eyes would glow. Yesterday we all had breakfast together to honor you and Bubba. We played Guitar Hero and I got a lesson on all the new technology available through the video games. I instantly thought of you. I bet you'd love it. We all had a good...

Hi my love, how time has flown. I feel crummy for not writing in your guest book for a whole year. Sometimes I feel it's strange to do this and sometimes I feel like I am talking to you directly. Oh my son, how I miss you. Theres this big empty space in me that was filled with you. Every day I try so hard to learn to be happy and be respectful to others, I feel thats how you'd want me to be. I try to be strong for our family, and try hard to be a good leader in our family. What I would give...

Hi honey, I hope you enjoyed watching us at your graduation. It was a wonderful ceremony. We got to see Jordan and we saw Charles. I could not believe how lucky we were to have two of your best friends that night at your graduation. Well of course Jordan graduated with you. We miss you and hope you got the balloons. I have your cap in my bedroom so I can see it every day. I am so proud of you. I know you would be making all of your college plans with Jordan right now. Please keep an eye on...

Hi Bill,
Well I've been really thinking about you lately. I've felt your presence and it feels good. I think about you almost every day and especially with graduation coming up there are a lot of reminders. I also think of how much you would have loved spending time with your little nephew -- especially these days with his little voice asking questions and seeing how easy going and what a good boy he is. He so reminds me of you -- there is alot of you in him. He's a very special...

Hi My Love, I've just been thinking about you alot lately, not that a day goes by without thinking of you. I felt you really strong at Concha's party. I hope you had a good time. I miss holding you, talking with you, and just being together. I miss you and especially your laugh. I was remembering your laugh the other day, and it brought a smile to my face, and warmed my heart. We'll never forget you. I love son. Until next time.

Hi Babe, I hope you enjoyed watching all of us enjoy celebrating your birthday. We all feel you here with us, but definately miss you physically. I'm sure you're proud that we all raised $415.00 this year. We all love doing something special for your Birthday. I LOVE You Babe, until next time. Love, Mom