Judson Carter York

Dear son, Soon it will be the 6th anniversary of your passing and I still can't believe it. I miss you every single day. Each December, I attend the Christmas box angel ceremony in Stow. The people there have one thing in common- they have lost a child. Your dad and Emersyn each went once but mostly I go alone. As we light our candles and the music plays, there is such love surrounding all of us. Love and grief, smiles and tears and all those memories. You are not forgotten. I love you. Mom

Forty three years ago, I was eagerly waiting the arrival of my baby. I didn't know if I was having a girl or boy. You had two older brothers so many of my friends and family were hoping you'd be a girl. When I looked at your sweet little face and those big eyes, I fell in love. It didn't matter to me if you were a girl or boy. We bonded immediately and I never wanted to let you out of my sight. It's been five years since your death. I miss you so much. You will always be that baby boy to me....

Dear Judson July 1st marked the third year anniversary of your death. The family wores something personal in your honor. I wore the Blackbird (Beatles) shirt and locket with the words to that very song. Josh wore a pair of your wintet sox even though it was in the 90's that day. Your Dad, Josh, and I went on a hike in your honor this past Sunday. We shared stories and laughed and took your photo along for the ride. Later that evening I cried- because I miss you so very much. I know that...

I miss you. I love you. I like you. Happy Thanksgiving Daddy.

Thinking about you and how great it would be if we could spend time together now that I am retired. Know that you are in my thoughts.

We were always so close that you seldom left my side as a toddler so when it came time for you to go to kindergarten, I thought you would cry and beg me to stay the day with you. The first day of kindergarten came and I decided to walk you to school. I was prepared for the tears but I had no idea they would be mine! You turned to look at me as you walked to the door and simply said "goodbye. I cried all the way home. You didn't say goodbye when you left this world and I think about that...

Dear Judson
There is not a day that goes by I don't think about you. Every time I am with my three precious granddaughters, I see you in each one of them. Emersyn looks so much like you and has no fears. Shelby is so smart and knows exactly what she wants. Hadley definitely has a little bit of Judd in her, the wild child, but is also very loving. I know you are with all of us in your own way and watching out for us during this most difficult time. I miss you so much. Love, Mom

My deepest sympathy to your whole family. Judson was a terrific person and we all missed him when you left Cincinnati. I had the pleasure of occasionally working with Judson, and he was very talented. On behalf of his friends at Danny Bs he will be greatly missed. Gina Kerth