John Marcus Drees

Today it has been one year since John was taken away from you. Not a day goes by that I dont think of the Drees and Gowing families. I still wonder "why"... I hope that God will continue to surround your families with the courage and strength he has given you the past twelve months. Bobby and John will always be in my thoughts as well as their families. Each time I see the Ace Tow Truck it brings a smile to my face knowing that even though he is physically not here his spirit lives in every...

Karen and children,Sue and family,
It has been a year since John went to be with our Lord. And yet I know there is still so much pain. Please know that we continue to keep you all in our prayers. Providence is blessed to have your family as part of our church family and we want to help in any way we can in the future as you face the challenges of raising John's 3 beautiful children. God loves you and so do we.

To the Drees Family,
I can't begin to imagine how difficult and painful the past few months have been for you all. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I was shaken when I heard the news and my thoughts and prayers have been with you since.
I have many happy childhood memories of the time I spent in your warm and loving home. Mostly, I remember the laughter. Of course there was also the Hot Wheels, dirt clod fights, wrestling in the living room and so much more.
Daina,...

To the Drees Family,
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. John and I went to Dare Elementery School together and I remember playing football and Hot Wheels cars with him as a child. Unfortunately John and I lost touch of each other in middle school. I only wish I would have stayed in touch with him. My prayers go out to you and your family on your recent loss.

WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. JOHN WAS ONE OF A KIND. HE LOVED YOU AND YOUR 3 PRECIOUS CHILDREN. HE IS IN GODS HANDS NOW AND YOU ALL WILL SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN. NO WORDS WE CAN SAY CAN EXPLAIN WHAT OR WHY THIS HAPPEN. BUT GOD KNOWS. YOU WERE SO BLESSED TO HAVE JOHN COME INTO YOUR LIFE AND WAS EVEN MORE BLESSED TO HAVE 3 OF HIS BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN EVERY TIME YOU LOOK INTO MATTHEWS FACE YOU WILL SEE JOHN. MAY GOD KEEP YOU AND THE CHILDREN CLOSE TO HIS HEART AND BLESS YOU ALL. AND REMEMBER IF YOU...

Wal-mart Pharmacy in Newport News is so sorry for your loss. We all pray for your family. Stay stong.

Your family will be in our thoughts forever.I went to Tabb several years with John, he was a funny and genuine guy and Mike grew up with The Drees boys and we want to extend our love and help if you ever need it.God bless you and your family.Brandy(Jirik)Cheatham and Mike Cheatham

Nothing I write can come close to how I feel- sorrow for the perfect father and husband taken from you and your children, the amount of rage for the loss of a good friend.
Karen we are here for you and your family- always!
Thank you to everyone who has given support to John's wife and three beautiful children and please continue to do so.
John we miss you and will always remember!

Karen, I want you to know I am praying for you and your little ones. I believe heaven is a perfect place and that our loved ones never leave us in spirit. I am so sorry for your loss. I send you continued prayers of strenght and comfort. God Be With You All.--Kitty