Thomas A. Kessler

My Big Brother, Tom - This time of year is always so difficult for those you left behind, but I know it pales in comparison to the pain you went through before leaving. I hope your spirit has reconnected with Ma and Dad's. Their remaining time on Earth without you was never the same. I miss your handsome face, your wry smile, your mischievous sense of humor. I hope you hear your name called out often, as it floats through the universe on our memories of you that we lift up daily. You are not...

To my beloved baby brother, I cannot put into words what your loss has meant to me. Even after 19 years of missing you, it still hurts to know I will never see that handsome face of yours. The image of a 44 year old you makes it impossible to think of you in your 60´s. You will forever remain the handsome guy you always were, forever and ever in my mind. When you left us, a piece of my heart went with you. Until we reunite when my time comes, I will always keep you in my thoughts and will...

My sweet big brother, forever young and handsome. How I wish I could have watched you grow old. It was not to be, so you shone like a diamond while you were here. Your humor lightened our struggles and sorrows, but could not be there to shepherd us through the sorrow of losing you. I thought by now I would only have smiles when I remember you, but the tears still come. Your loss is not so easily shaken. Watch over Ma and Dad. Wait for me. Love, Kelly

My dear Tommy, I miss you more than you would ever believe. You would think it silly that anyone was still sad that you are gone after 18 years. You were too humble to think that way. Your kindness is what´s missing in this world today. You were definitely one-in-a-million! I love you, little brother. And I will never stop missing your sweet face. Till we meet again Your loving sister, Kathy

My sweet, sweet brother. Oh how I have missed you over these past 17 years. I´m not even sure how it could be that long already. You were a handsome 44 year old when you left so tragically. I know you would have been the most good looking 61 year old if you were still here! Keep watching over all of us. We definitely need an Angel like you on our side! I miss you and love you like always. RIP, Tom Love, your still very broken-hearted sister Kathy

My sweet big brother, forever young and handsome. How I miss you, your humor, your kindness, your smile. It's been 17 years since you left us. I'm glad the pain is over. You deserved so much better. You are remembered with love.

Tommy,
What can I say? It’s been 15 years since that horrible day, and yet I feel like it was just yesterday. I remember the phone call, word for word, like it was just yesterday. I go through pictures and I feel that those moments just happened. I guess what I’m trying to say is, no matter how long you’ve been gone, I can remember everything about you as if you are still here. I thank god that you were able to leave such lasting memories. I don’t know what I would do without them. I...

My dear brother,
Over these last 14 years, so much has happened that I just know you would have loved to have been here for. But on this awful day in 2005, you left us and are now hopefully resting in peace. Mom has joined you and Dad now. All of us that were left behind, miss you and love you like crazy. Till we meet again, sweet Tommy

Forever, your loving sister, Kathy

Hi Tom, This day is so hard. You're forever young and we are all pressing on, passing you in years but missing you every step of the way. I'm glad this year you have Mom. I love you, big brother. -Kelly