Dustin Ryan Duman

Dustin,
I just found out about your passing yesterday. I was on my way home from caping when I saw in loving memory of you on the back of a car.
I remember all our good times riding our bikes around at Riverglen Jr. High, and playing basketball. You were such a great friend and I will never forget the great times we shared! I know that you are in a great place.

Just now hearing about Dustin has a strange effect on me. There isn't a single person from my childhood that had a more positive and influential impact on me. Ever since we met in the second grade at the tetherball court we were inseparable. Randy, Shawn, and myself would always find ourselves at the back of the line when Dustin showed up. From basketball to bicycles, Dustin could do it all. Unfotunetly I moved away in the fourth grade, not stopping our friendship of course, it just included...

Dustin, It has been a year now and yet it seems like yesterday when I kissed you goodbye. My comfort is knowing that you are still with me in spirit. I have so many memories of you and I. I cherish every one of them and hold them close to my heart. I have received so much love from our family and friends this past year. I know how much they all miss you too.

At Christmas we placed a small Christmas tree where we laid you to rest. We put a Santa hat as the tree topper, just like...

There are very few days that go by that I don't think of you and see your endless smile. Your birthday was a day of reflection and all the great memories I have of you over all the years Tyler and I had the pleasure of knowing you.
It was a bittersweet day- you bring joy to my heart but also a saddness that comes with missing you.

I just wanted to leave you a note to tell you that I love you and I miss you every minute of every day. I hope you had a wonderful birthday, full of the things you love the most. Even though you were not physically with us on that day, we still tried to make it beautiful for you.

I had a dream about you a little over a week ago. Actually, I dream about you almost every night, but this one was different. I dreamt that you came back to us and you let me feel your heart beat to prove...

Dustin, Today is your 19th birthday. Your dad and I gave you 19 white roses. I remember the day you were born, like it was yesterday. You came into this world two weeks early. You just couldn't wait any longer to be here. It was a struggle for you as you became very ill within a few days of your birth. The doctors said it was a virus. One of the pediatricians taking care of you told me he wasn't sure if you would make it or not. You suffered for the first few weeks after your birth, but...

Hi Duster, we miss you, and hope you are having fun up there.

I first of all would like to express my appreciation for all the love, support and prayers that we have received. The words that have been written in this book are words from the heart of those who loved our son.

To lose a child is the most painful experience that I will ever have to endure, but I do find comfort in knowing that he is in a beautiful place and is happy.

Our family has found strength to get through each day because of the constant overflow of prayers...

Dustin was one of my best friends and I have known him since grade school. He, Randi, Steven, and I were known as the fearless foursome throughout high school. We all loved each other very much, and we are all lucky to have known him and been able to love someone so special. He will always be in our hearts. I love you Duster. And like I have said before the Carroll laughs are for you.