Thomas N. Tripp Sr.

I still can't believe you're gone. You promised to always take care of me and protect me. What I hate most is that the suns still rises every morning and it's not as bright without you. We shared so many things other than our love of the mountains. I guess we were lucky being the two youngest since we had time to get to know each other and share so much.
Now there's no one to make me laugh the way you could. My heart breaks every new day without you.

With that last burst...

Uncle Tom,

My godfather,the one who had a big heart and big hugs. We will all miss these two things about you, but I will especially miss your laugh and your love. Until we meet again. Your oldest niece, Angela.

From you youngest neice,
I'll always miss you, you were my only uncle, with the biggest heart
& the biggest hugs, Love you always.
KATRINA

Tommy,
A pal,A friend, A buddy, and most of all My brother. I will always remember you. My heart is broken. When you passed away you took a part of me with you. ( tears are flowing as I write this) You meant so much to me and my family. The memories I have of us growing up are priceless and what is cool is Dianna (my wife) and my daughters Heather and Kimberley know all the stories of our adventures to pass along. You will not be forgotten. Everytime I see the mountains of Colorado I...

Tommy,

The dawn has come again and you're not here to share it with me. The wild flowers are blooming. The mountains still rise. The snow will fall and my heart will still be broken. I will love you forever.

Eternally,
Your loving sister,
KATHIE

Uncle Tom,

The sound of your laughter will never be forgotten. You were a great uncle as well as a terrific friend. You will be deeply missed, but will always have a place in our hearts.