John Joseph Lachowicz Jr.

Johnny, We will NEVER forget you because YOU live in our HEARTS FOREVER

Johnny,
It has been over ten years since you passed and although I cannot say I think about you every day, I think about you so very often. I do not know if I could every be the person I am today without losing such a close friend. For the longest time I was angry that someone would make such a young, innocent child suffer through such a painful disease, but I have learned over the past decade that life is worth so much more then many people care to acknowledge. I live every day of my life...

Johnny,
Missing you always hits me like a brick. We went to Vegas to celebrate Tyler's 21st. This would be your 21st in March. Everyone thinks of you often and will never forget. The little ones coming in to my room hear of you at the soccer field and golfing.
Love you the mostest,
Mommy

Johnny,
I think of you every day and miss you so much. If you find it possible, try to comfort your Mom & Dad. We all try, but it is hard when we have lost a part of our hearts too. Love Always! Aunt Lori

Johnny,
School will be starting again soon. Your friends are starting to get their driving licenses. They are all growing up so quickly. Remember the red Corvet. How I miss you!
Love always,
Mom

EASTER 2008
Johnny is my only grandson.
At 12 he became an angel boy.
In life he loved everyone:
His sister with glee
He tried to annoy.
He teased and tusseled
With his dad.
And he simply adored
His mother.
Grandma and Grandpa
Made him glad.
He treated each friend
Like a brother.
Johnny turns fifteen on Easter Day
He celebrates on God's High Stairs.
With a grin he turns to us to say,
"Be happy with me in your...

Dear Valerie,

I saw you the other day and gave you a hug. I told you I think about you often. You have no idea how often I do. I think about you, Johnny, and your family because I have a son Johnny's age and my heart bleeds for you. I know your life is changed forever. Nobody truly understands the loss of a child unless you have gone through it. You will never be the same, although you looked fine when I saw you, I know you are not. I know this because I am a mother. I know...

Johnny,
Christmas is here. You are now spending you second Christmas with Jesus. We miss you so much. Your stocking is up and we fill it with prayers as we think of you often. Our lives can never be the same without you.
Love,
Mom, Dad and Steph

Johnny,
Halloween is coming. I remember how you loved the holiday. You didn't like shopping though. Once you were Batman. The next year you used the same costume for Batman Returns. Yet, the next year you squeezed into it one more time as Batman forever. Oh Johnny, how I miss you.
Love,
Mom