John M. Yates Jr.

I remember when we were in high school we hung out a lot together and wherever we were, I could look up and see you. I knew you were there looking out for me. I find some comfort in knowing that you are still looking out for me. I still really cannot believe you are not here with us, but we will be together again. I love you big brother, Debbie.

Words, we had so many just a few years ago, and now they are hard to come by. Shocked by this news, but flooded with thoughts from the past, all at the same time.
I can remember our times we shared together some time ago just like they were yesterday.
The time we caught turtles for extra money and decided to cook some of them, if they were still cooking today they would not be tender! That same day we became blood-brothers (I think we both cut ourselves cleaning them turtles and...

Thanks for being there to help when we really needed you. I will miss you. I will try to fill the emptiness with good memories. Love, Your Sister, Debbie.