Robert Taylor Hendrickson

Thinking about Rob a lot lately. Holidays are almost here. This year we add Eli's first birthday on 12/24. The season isn't easy with him gone, but his not being here for his grandson's first birthday is another point in time with a feeling of emptiness.

So many years have passed and I still think of you Robby. I miss you and you will always be in my heart and in my thoughts.

It will have been 14 years Friday since Rob died in Iraq. Much has changed. Dylan was only 6 then; he is 20 now and on his own. What hasn't changed is how much I miss my son. Things often happen that remind me of him. Pleasant memories bring a smile and I remember his smile, but mostly I feel an emptiness without him here in my life. As we begin another year without him I wonder how things would have been different had he made it home and accept that I'll never know.

To Robby with love always and forever. You should know each of us looks out for each other and miss you intently. Love from your"step-monster"

Some 10-year anniversaries aren't happy events, but this year, during the Super Bowl, I received phone calls from many of your fellow soldiers and from some that you didn't know. They were all very respectful and I felt honored to receive their calls. They helped me through this day while honoring you. I love you son.

Another Super Bowl behind us...wish we could still watch these together. Missing you, thinking about you. Love you.

It's been 9 years since we last talked. You will be forever missed in my heart and thought of all the time. I miss you, Robby!!