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Jeffrey A. Melton

Skokie, Illinois

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Jeffrey A. Melton, 19, suddenly, at his home, graduate of John Hersey High School, member of Hersey Huskies Football Team and On Stage performer/Hersey Show Choir. Freshman at Western Illinois University; proud brother of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity. A former camper and counselor at JCC/Camp Chi....

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Dearest Jeff,

I cannot believe you are gone one year. You were the love of my life and I miss you so much I want to Die. I hope I will one day see you again and put my arms around you. I love you soo much I want to die without you in my life. You will be in my heart until the day I die. No one loves you more than me. I love you, I love you, I love you.

Auntie Hopie

jeff.. i can't believe it has almost been a year! There has not been a day that i haven't thought about you or wanted to call you! you made my sit summer amazing, and you were such a great friend! i love you so much!!

*once a sit, always a sit*

Jeff, just thinking about you as I often do. My grandmother passed away recently and the priest said something to me that really struck a chord. "It's not goodbye. That word comes from the phrase, 'God be with you, until we meet again."

To Jeff's family, if you should read this I want you to know that Jeff will never be forgotten in the memory of his friends.

Pascha, Gene and Hope:

I'm so sorry for your loss. Although I hadn't seen Jeffrey over the years I remember him as a little guy. Linda would always take him with us to go places and Bill would be his bud. I remember a sweet little boy and I really missed out not getting to see him again before he left so soon. God Bless all of you.

Love,
Toni

It's already been weeks and I still dream that your with us at our reunions from Mac and Hersey. You made me laugh in 6th grade with your dictionary wars with tony and aaron. You made me get "mad" at your when you'd poke me in the halls and you'd tutor me in science class the day before the test. We opened up a frog together in 7th grade and we were partners! I remember when you sprayed your hair white and i just laughed and smiled at you when you said"what areyou looking at?" You made the...

Jeff, I know I haven't talked to you in about a year, but I think that I got to know you pretty well, through the sports we did together. I had the privelege of being not only your teammate, but your friend. I think I speak for everyone on the team when I say that. The reason it took me so long to sign this thing is because I just didn't know what to say. All I can speak of is the unshakeable character you had in my mind. No matter what happens, I will always remember you in that light, and...

Jeff~
I know I haven't been the best friend to you these past couple of years. I feel terrible for that, especially since you tried so hard to keep in touch. You have always held a special place in my heart. You and I shared a bond that not many people are blessed enough to find. And I will always cherish the many memories you gave me. It was an honor and a priveledge to be one of your numerous friends. I will always love you. God bless you, Jeff. May you rest in...

jeff, Looking back on years of memories filled with
laughter, love and tears and I am at a loss of words to
describe how much you meant to me and to every person whose
heart you touched. From getting "asked out" by you in the
pool in Habo to being lucky enough to be the one cheerleader
who knew the 20 year old on the opposing football team and
even to waking up and finding you on the couch just a few
short weeks ago, your memories live on not only in...

Jeff -
I will never forget how much fun you always made onstage for me. I will never forget your contagious smile or how if I was in a bad mood you could easily snap me out of it. I am so glad to have known you and you were a friend that was usually on my mind. Now you're on my mind and in my dreams even more. I can't change what has happened, but I would give anything to spend just an hour with you and to laugh and enjoy life, what you always helped people do. My heart goes out to...