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Janet Curry
August 19, 2020
You bring a smile to my face everytime i think of you.
Hugs from earth.
Janet
Darril Slone
August 18, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss Tracy, prayers for peace and comfort. Condolences from the Slones in Georgia
Helen
August 23, 2013
Hey my Love,
As you know yesterday was filled with lots of tears and sadness.It's been 7 long years since we lost you and Michelle.It's still hard to believe. Aunt Cindy's service was very beautiful and touching today. But I never once stopped thinking of you. Not only did I lose you on August 22... we laid Cindy to rest on this same day. A very emotional day for me and all of those who loved you both. Please give her a big hug from us all and help her watch over her precious Avery and Uncle Johnny...the two loves of her life. I still miss you every day and I guess it will be that way until the day I die. Please continue to guide Jessica and watch over her as I know you always do...she needs you more than ever right now. You know that I love you more than all the leaves on all the trees in all the world.
Love,
Mom
alexis holt
August 22, 2013
Hey ryan its your Little Sister Alexis Holt . I Miss you and Ill Always Keep You Close To My Heart I Got A Tattoo In Memory Of You its a Swallow (bird) behind My Ear So I Can Always Hear You In The Wind . I Love You
Helen
April 11, 2013
Hey Love,
It's mom...I know it has been a while since I have written to you, but I think of you each and every day of my life. Things are going ok down here but there is an emptiness that is always present. I love you and I'm really missing you so much today...not sure why?? my heart is feeling heavy and I'm feeling very lonely for you today. I know that you are by my side all the time, because I can feel your presence. Keep watching over your little sis, she is doing great in school and she loves her job at Euchee Creek. She is working out at the Masters this week and she is seeing all kinds of people. I gotta go for now but always remember that I love you more than all the leaves on all the trees in all the world.
Your mom
Helen
August 22, 2012
Hey my love,
It's mom again! Today will be a difficult day for me, it's been six years now. Some days it seems like it was just yesterday. Time goes on and so does life and we all have to learn to live with you not being here. It is just so hard sometimes to just get out of bed. But, I do have memories of you in my heart and pictures of you in every room in the house, even the bathroom. I can see your smiling face at any time and that is very comforting to me. I will be coming by today to bring you some fresh flowers and just talk a while with you. I miss you so much!! Please help me through this difficult day and always remember that I love you more than all the leaves on all the trees in all the world!
Love,
Mom
Jennifer Lerch
May 23, 2012
thinkin of you always, miss and love you so much Holtay!
Helen
May 18, 2012
Hey Love,
It's Mom...well tomorrow is the big day!! Your sister will finally walk across that stage and get her high school diploma...what a journey this has been! She has struggled these last few years to make it to this point. We are all so very proud of her!! This will be the end of a chapter in her life and I know that the future will be something that she is looking forward to. She still has not decided what she wants to do with her life but whatever she decides I'm sure that you will help her to make that decision. She always looked up to you for guidance and approval and she still does. I know that you will be with all of us tomorrow in that auditorium and you will be by her side as she walks across that stage and reaches out to receive that all important piece of paper...her High School Diploma!! What a happy moment that will be for her and Keith and I. She has mixed emotions about graduating...because she's not ready to grow up and be an adult yet. She is still a little girl at heart. But, life does go on and she will grow up and be a successful young woman at whatever she chooses to do. Just always be there for her when she needs to talk...I know you will. I always feel better after I talk to you! Well my love, I have to get back to work now. Remember that I love you more than all the leaves on all the trees in all the world!
Love,
Mom
March 7, 2012
Hey boy,
Jess and I miss you terribly. The loss of you and Michelle has been the most difficult thing that we've ever had to deal with. There were so many good times that you and I had growing up that I can't begin to cover...Raising you was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. The other has been watching Jess mature into the young woman that she has become. Believe it or not, she wants to join the ARMY! This scares the heck out of me! The strength that she has developed I attribute largely to YOU!
The case that we've been fighting for justice for you and Michelle has been an incredibly difficult road, with many set backs that we've been able to over come, and we will continue to do so. Having Jess live with me has had it's challenges, but I'm sure you know that I turn to you for advice all the time. I talk to you on the way to work, when I'm at the lake.....all the time.
Please continue to help Jess in her life...you've done a great job so far!!!
Helen
March 6, 2012
Hey Love,
It's Mom, I haven't written to you in a while but it's not because I don't think of you every single day! Life goes on down here...Jess had her 18th birthday (I know that you are aware). We got matching tattoos in memory of you...a dove. Jess really thought a long time about it before she made up her mind. I was happy with what she chose. But, it really hurt!!! It was worth it though. Jess will be graduating soon...she is wanting to go to Augusta Tech. She's still not sure what she wants to be, but that's ok, she has plenty of time to decide. I still miss you so badly and wish that I could just see you and hug you and talk to you. Just keep watching over your sister and I and help us deal with life without you. Please send me a "sign" sometime and let me know that you are with me...I have got to get back to work now but always remember that I love you more than all the leaves on all the trees in all the world!!
Love,
Mom
Alan Notte
September 8, 2011
Dear Ryan, Although I never had the pleasure of meeting you, I have heard many things about your life from your Mom...she loves you and misses you very much. I know she has and Jessica have pain in their hearts that will always be there but I promise to love them both and to bring as much happiness to them as I can. Your Mom is the most wonderful person in the world and I love her very much. Rest in peace Ryan and keep an eye on them like you always do. Alan Notte
Helen
August 22, 2011
Hey Love,
It's mom again! Well, it has been 5 years today since you were taken away from us. It is so hard to believe. Sometimes it feels like it was just yesterday. You are missed in so many ways. I miss that beautiful smile and that laugh of yours. I miss the backward hugs that you used to give me when you were glad to see me. I miss the times when you would lay your head in my lap and fall asleep. I miss going to eat Mexican with you. I miss watching you play soccer...I miss everything about you and I don't know how I've made it without you. It's been a long and difficult time for me and if it weren't for Jessica and the rest of my family and friends I don't know what I would have done. People don't realize how quickly a life can be taken away. I know I haven't mentioned Michelle but you know that we all miss her and love her and think of her every day just as we do you. Jessica is finally a senior and she is doing so well and very excited about this year. She ordered her class ring and she wanted hers to look just like yours. The only difference is the color of the stone. She is having your name engraved on the inside. She loved you so much and she misses you terribly. Well, I'm really feeling pretty sad and lonely today but I will be visiting your grave today and bring you some beautiful flowers. That usually makes me feel better when I can come and talk to you. Gotta go for now but as always you know...I love you more than all the leaves on all the trees in all the world.
Love,
Mom
Helen
April 1, 2011
Hey Love,
It's mom! It's been awhile since I've last talked to you. You know that I think of you every single day of my life and sometimes several times a day. This time of year I remember all the soccer games that we used to go to. I miss those times so much. What a happy time in my life! Those memories will always be in my heart. I guess you know that Brooke got married and what a beautiful bride she was. She gave me the flowers from our table to put on your grave. I thought that was so sweet of her. Things are ok down here, Jess works at Food Lion, her first job...that was your first job too, I think that is cool that she wanted her first job to be where your first job was. She's not too crazy about it, they don't give her enough hours. She is doing ok in school, she will be a senior next year as long as she doesn't fail any classes between now and then. I know she can do it, she just has to be pushed a little. How about a little help Big Brother...please guide her and help her through this really hard time in her life, she needs you!!! Well, you know that you are always on my mind night and day. I love you and miss you terribly and always will. I am at work so I guess I really need to finish this quick letter to you. Just remember that I love you more than all the leaves on all the trees in all the world!!
Love,
Mom
Helen
December 24, 2010
Hey Love,
It's mom! Well, another Christmas Eve without you here,the 5th one to be exact! Still so hard during the holidays. We all miss you so much. Jess is with Keith tonight so I'm alone and have alot of time to think about you and how I wish you were here. I guess you know that Jessica's dog-Jessie was hit by a car last night and she died. Jessica was devastated, she loved that dog so much. Please look for her in heaven, the beautiful chocolate lab named Jessie. You know that you are always in my thoughts and in my heart.Your memory keeps me going when I feel at my lowest and depressed. I want to wish you and Michelle a Merry Christmas up there in heaven. Remember this forever...I love you more than all the leaves on all the trees in all the world!!
Love,
Mom
Helen
July 14, 2010
Hey Love,
I know that it's been awhile since I've written but you know that I think of you every day. I can't believe that tomorrow is your birthday. It's been 4 years since we have celebrated with you. You would be turning 22 years old...Wow! So many things you have missed out on. I miss you so much!! People say that time heals the pain but my pain is still just as deep as the moment I found out what had happened. My heart still aches for you. Our lives have changed drastically since your death and it's been very difficult to deal with. But we have to continue on with our day to day routines as best as we can. You and Michelle are always in our thoughts every single day. I tried to follow the World Cup Soccer Games. I watched several of the games and thought of you so much. I remembered all the fun times that we had during soccer games and tournaments. Those were the best times of my life and I will never forget them. I will always cherish my memories of our close mother-son relationship. You were definitely a "mama's boy" and that made me very proud to be your mom! What a very caring and loving son you were. Everyone that knew you always commented on how much you loved your "mom." Tomorrow is a special day and one that will never be forgotten. The day that my first child was born, what a happy day that was!! Tomorrow is your day and I will be thinking about you and missing you as always! Just remember that I love you more than all the leaves on all the trees in all the world!
HAPPY 22nd BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN
LOVE,
Mom
"Keefer"
February 24, 2010
Hey boy,
I haven't written in awhile. Kinda' hard to do sometimes...just opens old wounds. We had snow recently!! (although I know you're aware of that). I went by the cemetery to see the snow, and had to uncover ya'll's flowers! Jessica just turned 16...she's a handful. She talks about you all the time, and like all of us, she misses you terribly. It's been an unbelievably stressful time since we lost the two of you, but hopefully we can finally get some type of closure soon. We all need it. As a result of whats going on now, I've had to view many, many pictures with you in them recently. It's hard and painful to do that, but it needs to be done.
Just remember that the two of you are always on our minds and we miss you more than we can possibly explain....Love you!!
Helen
February 23, 2010
Hey Love,
It's Mom again! Just wanted to take a minute to talk to you.I've been thinking of you alot as usual. I had dinner with Katie last night and and our entire conversation was about you. Imagine that! You know that it helps both of us to talk about the happy memories we have of you. We shared pictures of when you and she were younger. We talk about many things and we still have so many questions that are left unanswered. I miss you so so much and wish you were here with us. Things are really crazy down here and I know that you are very aware of what I'm talking about. Hopefully, things will settle down soon and we can all get some closure. I want you and Michelle to be able to rest in peace. Please always remember that I love you more than all the leaves on all the trees in all the world!
Love,
Mom
Helen
January 29, 2010
Hey Love,
I am thinking of you as usual and wondering what your life in heaven is like. Are you still playing soccer? Or is there soccer in heaven? I just sit and wonder what you are doing. I miss you so much and wish that I could just see your beautiful face and hear your voice. My heart has a huge hole in it that will never mend. Nothing can repair the pain that I have endured since your death. But,life goes on and you have to continue even though some days seem like you just can't go on. You made me so proud to be your mom and you made me such a better person. I know that I can never have you back but you are always in my heart and soul. I love you so much and miss you more than life itself. Remember that I love you more than all the leaves on all the trees in all the world.
Love,
Mom
December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas Ryan and Michelle! I went by the cemetery last night to visit you....you've got a beautiful wreath placed there.....
Love you and miss ya'll!!
Helen
December 24, 2009
Ryan and Michelle,
MERRY CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN!!
We miss you both very much!!
Love,
Mom and Jess
Helen
December 24, 2009
Hey Love,
I'm here at work thinking of Christmas without you again. This will be the fourth Christmas without you and Michelle. It is still so unbelieveable. We miss you both so, so much! Jess is doing better in school, thank goodness! She's growing up to be a beautiful young lady. You would be so proud! She really misses you alot. She talks about you all the time. We wish you were here with us to celebrate the holidays. They are not the same anymore without you. I have got to get back to work now but you know that you are always on my mind and in my heart. Always remember that I love you more than all the leaves on all the trees in all the world!!
Love,
Mom
Jennifer Lerch
October 30, 2009
Hey Friend,
Im sitting at work on my lunch break and was thinking of you. I miss youu like crazy!!!!
Kristin Farr
October 28, 2009
Hey Ryan,
I haven't talked to you in a while, I've just been so busy with the new baby. Its hard but she is so worth it! I had her on the 30th of July, she weighed 7lbs 14oz. We named her Kayden Ryan Jackson. I got my GED and the HOPE grant to go to Augusta State!!! I'm excited. I hope you are proud of me and watching over me and Kayden!! Love You and Miss You!!
Helen
October 16, 2009
Hey Love,
I know that it has been a while since I have written. I guess things are finally settling down with Jess and I. We have gotten everything in place now and things are getting back to normal (I guess about as normal as can be). Jess is doing OK in school, but she's having a hard time in a couple of her classes. She'll be OK, I know that she can do it. I can't believe the holidays are almost here. The weather is cooling off and the leaves are beginning to change. It will be cold soon and you know how I don't like to be cold. But, I am excited that I have a fireplace in my new house. I can't wait to build a fire. Well, I have to get back to work. Thank goodness it's Friday!! It's been a long week. I miss you and Jess misses you so much!! And remember that I LOVE YOU MORE THAN ALL THE LEAVES ON ALL THE TREES IN ALL THE WORLD and I always will!
Love,
Mom
Helen
August 27, 2009
Hey Love,
Well, It's your mom! It's been 3 years since you were taken from us. I can't even begin to describe how hard it has been to live without you here. I don't think that I will ever find happiness in my life again. I do have Jess to make me happy but I only have her on the weekends now that she lives with Keith.I feel very alone, if I didn't have Hunter and Jake to keep me company, I guess I would just totally lose my mind! I think of you so many times during the day and I often see you in my dreams at night. I promise you that you will never ever be forgotten!! Your beautiful face and smile is in every room of the house and your picture faces me at work on my desk every day. I talk to you all the time and I know that you hear every word. I have to go but I will talk to you soon. Jess loves you and misses you very much!! Keep watching over her as I know that are. I love you more than ever and miss you terribly!!!
Love,
Mom
Helen
August 12, 2009
Hey Love,
I'm missing you so bad today!! I love you.
Love,
Mom
Helen
July 15, 2009
Hey Love,
It's your mom! I just want to say to my Angel in heaven >>> HAPPY BIRTHDAY! You would be 21 years old today. So unbelievable! I miss you and need you so much!! Today is going to be difficult because I can remember it like it was yesterday when you were born. I was the happiest mom in the world. I wanted so much to be a mom!! When I first laid eyes on you my heart melted! You were beautiful and so perfect. You made me so proud to be your mom. It is so hard for me to live my life without you. You are always on my mind. Everywhere I go there is something that I see or hear that reminds me of you. When Jess and I go to certain restaurants that we all went to together I always remember what you would order. It's just HARD! I put some new flowers on your grave yesterday. Daisies >> your favorite! I will visit you later today. I love you more than you could ever imagine!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY -- MY RYAN --
Love,
MOM
July 1, 2009
Hey Ryan,
You would be so proud of Your mom and Jess.They are trying to get a new start by moving but it is so hard without you there.They are getting so close and wish they had you here to share in their new adventures.GOD has a plan for them in their new life.We miss you so much.See ya again in heaven.I will visit ya'll(you & michelle) on Friday.
Love Ya,
Aunt Bobbie
Helen
June 11, 2009
Hey Love,
Well, today is Michelle's birthday and we are all thinking of her and missing her terribly. I know that she is with you right now, so please wish her a Happy Birthday from all of us and let her know that we love her. You both are always in our thoughts. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHELLIE!!! I love you Ryan with all my heart!
Love,
Mom
Helen
June 2, 2009
Hey Love,
I miss you terribly. I had a really bad day on Sunday. Everything reminded me of you. Our song "The Reason" by Hoobastank came on the radio and I just lost it. The words in that song make me think that you are saying them to me. We were going through some tough times when that song became "ours"...... Today is better but it is still so painful. I will write again soon. I love you more than all the leaves on all the trees in all the world!!
Love,
Mom
Helen
May 8, 2009
Hey Love,
Just wanted to tell you that I Love You and miss you so so much! Things are still kinda rough at home with me and Jess but it's gonna be better soon I hope. I think of you everyday. You are in my thoughts when I open my eyes every morning and the last thought when I close my eyes at night. My life is forever changed without you in it!!! This Sunday is Mother's Day and I know that even though you are not here with me you are forever in my heart! Always remember that I love you more than all the leaves on all the trees in all the world!!
Love,
Mom
April
April 19, 2009
Aww Ryan, I miss you so much. I think about you all the time. I've been to a lot of funerals, but yours & Michelle's was the saddest. A lot of people love yall. I miss you Sir Holtay.
Jennifer Lerch
April 13, 2009
Hey friend..thers not a SINGLE day that goes by with out you on my mind and it breaks my Heart to pieces...I LOVE YOU and MISS YA as well as Broc!
Brooke
April 7, 2009
Hey My Love,
Just dropping in to tell you how much I love you & miss you even though I know you already know.
Love you soo much my Ryyan.
Brooklyn
Helen
April 2, 2009
Hey Love,
I know that it has been a while since I last talked to you, but I have been so busy at work. But, that doesn't mean that I don't think of you every single day. You are always on my mind. Jessica and I are gonna be moving soon, because I can't afford the house by myself. I don't want to move but I have no choice. There are so many things about the house that remind me of you. I especially love the Weeping Willow Tree that you planted in the front yard. It is so pretty now that spring is here and the leaves are beginning to grow. I just miss you so much and wish I could just talk to you. I gotta go for now but always remember that I love you more than all the leaves on all the trees in all the world!
Love,
Mom
Helen
January 8, 2009
Hey Love,
Well the holidays have come and gone again. It's just not the same any more. I try to put on a good front for everybody but deep down inside I am screaming for you. I miss you more than ever. I know that you and Michelle are in a better place but you were taken from your families and friends way too soon. You still had so much more to do in your life. So many things that we will never experience together. But, I guess the man upstairs had a different plan for you. I love you more and more each day and I miss you so. Please watch over your little sister because she is having a hard time with some things in her life right now. Please guide her and help her make the right choices. We love you and miss you. Hugs & Kisses
Love,
Mom
Helen
December 24, 2008
Hey My Love,
It's been so long since I have been able to write to you. I am trying to get my life back on track, it's been so hard! Today is Christmas Eve, I can't believe that another year has past us by. I still can't accept the fact that you are never coming back. I wish that I could have one more day with you.I miss your beautiful smile and your hugs and kisses. I miss watching you play soccer, I miss all of your friends, I miss everything about you so much! Christmas time seems to be more difficult for me than other times. It is supposed to be a happy time but it's hard to put on a smiling face for everybody. Jessica insisted on putting up a Christmas tree, I just don't have the Christmas spirit anymore. She decorated it with your soccer ornaments that we have collected over the years. It really looks good.It makes me think of all the fun times we had going to soccer games and tournaments. I watched you grow into a great soccer player. Those are memories that I will always cherish. I know that you and Michelle are watching over us down here and I sometimes can feel your presence. I just want you to know that we all here miss you so much and wish you were with us. And always remember that I love you more than all the leaves on all the trees in all the world! Merry Christmas My Love!
Love,
Mom
alexis holt
November 19, 2008
Hey bubba this is your sister alexis holt :D i miss you like crazzy i cant waight till i go to heaven then i can see you i havent really talked to thomas or tracy lately but im going to start talkin to them again im now in 8.5 Ha i know. and im doing pretty good there.i love you and just know that im always going to be your lucky charm. i go by the reck where you used to play soccer and it is a happy place to be and remebering how you use to play there. ily ryan
Keith Finley
October 4, 2008
I know your second anniversary has come and gone. I actually went to Bellevue the day before to speak with you....it just hurts too much to stay there for long. I miss you terribly boy, especially now. I have the ATV's in the shop being serviced, and the thought of our many, many rides on them just breaks my heart, but I guess that I am grateful for the memories. Sarah's Creek was a blast! I am going to try to take Jess up there when I can, it's just that everything is just so expensive now.
I miss you an awful lot and please, please try to help Jess and your mom all you can....
ashlyn.
September 30, 2008
okay well the truth is - i think about you guys all the time. i miss you a loTt &* at this particular moment.. i can't quit thinking about when we were at crossroads &* you hit me in the head with a football.. haha ;) i miss you &* can't wait to see you agian somedayy !! lovee you..
Brooke
August 22, 2008
I saw you on your birthday..the big 20-whoop whoop :)
i miss you so much Ryyyan. I saw your mom & Jess too, on your birthday at the cemetary. Jess is getting so big!!!! shes beautiful just like Ma!! I see you in your mom's smiLe; && i love that. I could watch her sMile all day. It's been 2 long, hard years today. It's been hard. But i hold your pictures close && our memories closer. I will always love you. See you soon brotHer.
I love you<3
ashlyn key
August 22, 2008
hey !! just thinking of you :) it was this day two short years ago, God graced you with his presence !! i know you got your hands full watching over all of us down here who miss you and shelle soo dearly !!
jenn lerch
August 15, 2008
hey friend its me again just was thinkin of you and had a chance to write....I miss YOUUU MOre than everrr and LOve yOUU.....ill try to write more often..
Tracy Holt
July 17, 2008
Hey Son, Well your birthday has come and gone again. Me and Thomas did good till tuesday night when everybody started calling. We came to see both of you and will come back in August. We saw Johnny and Dean last weekend and that was great !!!! They will make you laugh till you cry. I have met two kids (men) that went to school with you on your last year. They work with me and talk about you all the time. One of them was in your home-room. Alot of people has asked about you at work and I like to talk back. It gives me a chance to talk to someone besides Thomas...... Me and Thomas are going to the boat races this sunday. Have not been back sence me and you went when you was Thomas's age....... I love you son and can't wait to see you when my time comes. Your Daddy !!!!!!!!!!!!
Johnny boyd
July 15, 2008
What's up Ryan I still look at your pictures daily and wish you were here.. Your Mom has had a hard time she is on her own with Jessica hoping for the best to come day by day.. We wish you a very Happy Birthday wish you were here..You are in our hearts and memories and will be forever!! Love, Uncle Johnny, Aunt Cindy, Bruce and Avery
Helen
July 13, 2008
Hey My Love,
Wow, it's been so long since I've written to you. Things in my life are crazy!! I still am not working and I'm really struggling to make ends meet. But, it will all work out, Right? I miss you so much and I wish that I could just hear your voice. It will be your birthday in 2 days, you would have turned 20 years old. I can't believe you are not here to celebrate with us. But, I know that you will have a Happy Birthday in heaven. We will all be thinking of you on this special day!!! Jessica is doing better I guess, or she puts on a good front. I love you and miss you with all my heart and you are always in my every thought.. Hugs and Kisses!! Remember that I love you more than all the leaves on all the trees in all the world!!
Love,
Your Mom
Jenn Lerch
June 23, 2008
hey Friend =)
Im foRever thinking of youu and wanted to write and tell you HOw much i love and miss YOuuu**
ill be back to write soon...Love YOu ALwayS JlerCH
Jesse James
June 20, 2008
Hey ryan,
I usually do not ever get on this thing.It really just kill's me to read everything.Your always being thought about over here,but I am pretty sure you know that.I've been wanting to come visit but everytime I think I can thoughts run through my head.It really is hard to Im very sorry hopefully soon I will be able to.I am sure you remember Debra my fiance,she has been by a few times.I really wish soon I'll be able to join her to come see you .. I have not visited your mom or Keith since around Christmas.I hope they are not angry with me,It's just hard to talk w/them I am afraid of saying something to upset them.I hope everything is going great.I plan to go by soon to visit,I miss them alot.Well I plan to come back very soon,and I promise i'll come by and see you .. until then my friend take care.
alexis holt
May 9, 2008
hey bro this is alexis i miss you like crazy i wish that you were here but i know that you are always in my heart and i will see you as soon as i go to heaven well i got to go but i will rite you sometimes kay i love you bye
Helen
March 26, 2008
Hey Love,
I know it's been a while since I last wrote to you. Things have been a little crazy! Well, I got some news from work today that was totally unexpected. I no longer have a job after Friday, they are laying off alot of people. What a shock! Just what I need! I guess everything happens for a reason. Life goes on doesn't it? I sure do miss you so much!!! I want to talk to you so badly because there is so much going on right now, but I know that you see everything that is happening. I feel your presence around me all the time. Well, gotta go! I LOVE YOU and MISS YOU SO MUCH!! Hugs and kisses to you always and forever.
Love,
Your Mom
Helen
February 14, 2008
Hey Love,
Today is Valentine's Day. I sure wish that you were here. Today is supposed to be a happy day but it's kind of depressing. I put a balloon on your and Michelle's grave for Valentine's Day. Holidays are just not celebrated like they were when you were here with us. They are not the same anymore. I have to get back to work now but, I wanted to tell you one thing Jess is on the soccer team. I know that you probaby already know. She's pretty excited. Gotta go! Lots of love and hugs and kisses! Miss you so much!
Love,
MOM
Helen
January 29, 2008
Hey Love,
I know I haven't written to you lately and I'm sorry. I have got alot going on in my life right now. Things are just crazy. I wish you were here to talk to! I need you so badly right now. You know that Jessica's bday is coming up, so we are trying to plan something special for her. She's getting so excited, she will be The Big 14!! It's hard to believe that your little sis will be 14. She really misses you alot and talks aout you all the time. I wish that you could be here to see her at soccer tryouts. She wants so much to be like her big brother at soccer. I know that you will be coaching her from heaven! I saw your dad and Michelle's parents yesterday. I haven't seen them in a while. I have got to go now. I love and miss you (and Michelle) more than ever. You are always in my thoughts!!!
Love,
Your Mom
Sierra Lasiter
December 29, 2007
Hello Darling, I know its been a while since I've wrote you but I keep you in my mind everyday. Christmas has just passed and you came to my mind while we were at dinner eating. My plate had corn on it & i just grinned ear to ear because I thought of you when you told me in class one day how much you complained until you got some corn one time at dinner. I thought it was cute. Your sister told me about it too when we were visiting you & michelle I just laughed. It must've been a pretty big deal. I miss you so much. I want to tell you so many things like everyday & i constantly have to keep on telling myself that I have to wait until I see ur beautiful smiling face await me at heaven's gates. I hope you & michelle like the flowers. See you in my dreams darling:)
Helen
December 26, 2007
Hey Love,
Well, another Christmas has come and gone. You were so missed yesterday! It's just not the same without you here with us. I had a pretty depressing day, didn't do much. I did come visit you and Michelle when I got up. That is part of my daily routine. I feel a comfort when I talk to you. Jessica had a good Christmas. She got too much as usual. Gotta go for now, yes I'm at work. will talk to you soon! Hugs and Kisses to you forever and ever!
Love,
Your Mom
tracy Holt
December 25, 2007
Hey Son, Well today is X-Mas and me and thomas are playing with his toy,s and I was thinging about you. I think about you every day. Things will never be the same with out you. Your sister is going to have a babie next july. Don't think she will name it Tracy, but it is her last name, Thats cool !!!!!!!! Me and Thomas will come see both of you tomorrow and wish you both a merry x-mass.... Times are hard but I will take care of Thomas. We had the can corn for both thanksgiving and x-mass. Nobody knows what that meens to us but you and Katie and Thomas. I will not write back till next year, but you know how I fill about loising you.... I love you son........... Daddy
Kim & Jesse
December 25, 2007
Well, this is your second Christmas in Heaven. We still miss you so much. We have such great memories of you and that will last until we are called Home. We just wanted you to know that you will never be forgotten. Merry Christmas and tell Jesus that we wish him a Happy Birthday.
Helen
December 20, 2007
Hey My Love!
I have a few minutes before work to tell you that I Love You and miss you so much!! I can't believe that it is almost Christmas. I went shopping the other day and saw so many things that reminded me of you. So many things that you would have probably ask for this year. I always think of you when I see or smell your favorite cologne- ETERNITY. Jessica still has what was left in the bottle in your truck. She said that she will always keep it with her. I saw some boxers at AE that you would love. There are so many things that remind me of you! We finally put the xmas tree up last weekend and Jess insisted on hanging all of the soccer ornaments that we have collected over the years. It was very sad for me because it brought back so many memories that we shared as a soccer family. I truly miss those games!! And I truly miss watching you play. I know there has to be soccer in heaven and I can't wait to see you again!! I have to go to work now but I will talk to you soon. I love you more than ever! Tell Michelle that I love her and miss her too. Gotta Go!
Love Always,
Your MOM
Helen
December 7, 2007
Hey My Love!!
Well, I know you know what today is. I'm getting old. I sure wish that you were here to celebrate my birthday with me. You would always pick out the perfect cards for me. They were so sweet! And now they mean so much more to me than I ever thought. I have to go now, but you know that I love you and miss you terribly!! I will talk to you soon!!
Love,
Your Mom
Helen
November 20, 2007
Hey Love!
Well, it's been a while since I talked to you last. I can't believe that it's almost Thanksgiving! This will be the 2nd one without you here. Still so unbelievable!! There is so much to say to you. I wish you were here to just listen. I need you terribly right now. My life seems so empty. I could sure use one of your HUGS! The holidays will be here before we know it and it's just not the same without you and Michelle here with us. I talk to JLerch sometimes and also Sierra. Jess and I saw her at the mall last week. They both miss you so much. I am at work and really need to answer the phone, it's ringing alot today! I'll talk to you soon. Remember you are always on my mind and in my heart. I LOVE YOU MORE THAN ALL THE LEAVES ON ALL THE TREES IN ALL THE WORLD!!
Your MOM
Helen
October 29, 2007
Hey Love!!
I am really needing you right now. Things are kinda crazy around here. I wish that you were here so I could get one of your hugs that I miss so much!! You could always make me feel better. I have so much that I wish I could say to you. I have to go now because I'm at work. I love you and miss you so, so,so much!! Talk to you again soon. Hugs & Kisses
Love forever,
Your MOM
Jenn Lerch
October 29, 2007
hey Hun.=)
i just wanted to tell you that i finally got to talk to ((YELDarB)) yesterday..i Feel soOo mUch better; i wanted to thank You though because i know you made it happen..and i finally got to see BroOke friday night at Shannon's wedding. i sure wish i cOUld see youu, but i know i will again some day. oh' yea i saw a little kid with a Gumbi costume on and all i could do was think about you wearing your favorite Gumbi shirt!! whenever i saw you in the mornings at school wearing that shirt it just made my day...I Love and miss Youu tremendously...talk to you again real sOon.XoxXo...LOve always YOUR JlerCh..<3
October 27, 2007
wish you were here.
lots to tell you, but i know you see everything already.
misssss yoooooooooooooouuuu so much!
Brooke
Shorty b
October 23, 2007
well it has been a long while since i have written you anything... well things are going pretty good right now... still miss you and think about you everyday, i dont think that that will ever change... i really miss being able to talk to you when i had problems you never steered me wrong you are so awesome... but i am at school so i better go... i love you!
"Keefer"
October 5, 2007
Hey boy.....haven't written in awhile. Been lookin' for a better job for awhile, tired of chasing my tail. People think that when you work for yourself, life is just a bed of roses.
Yeah right....as you can testify yourself, you saw otherwise. "Keefer" wore every hat, searching for new work, transporting people and materials, estimating everything,putting out fires all day, etc, etc, etc. It takes ALL or you, both mentally and physically. You helped me a lot in that area but when we lost you, it just became too much. Without sincere help from someone, it just became too much. Who knows, maybe someday those problems won't be as bad, but until then we'll just have to keep our fingers crossed.
We miss you terribly, help us all you can....
Helen
October 4, 2007
Hey Love!!!!
It's your Mom again. Just wanted to let you know that I'm really missin' you today! It is raining outside and I've just been thinking about ya all day. I'm at work and I don't want to be here. I've got to go now because the phone keeps ringing. I'll talk to you again soon! Remember you are in my thoughts when I wake up and you are the last thing on my mind before I go to sleep. I LOVE YOU and MISS YOU So Much!!!
Love,
Your Mom
Jennifer Lerch
September 27, 2007
I MISS YOUUUUU!!!!
I LOVE THIS PIC OF YOU SWEETIE!! i have it in my srapbook and it will stay there 4everrrr and everr!! love and miss YOUU like crazy fRiend!!
September 15, 2007
Jenn Lerch
September 14, 2007
heyy FrieND..Its me Jlerch.
im at my new job trying to get the hang of things..trying not to stress about it. sometimes i just think about the silly things you would always do it ALWAYS makes me laugh inside and sMile =)..i KNOw i will be alright as long as your watching over. your mom is soo sweet im glad we can stay in contact with each other shes only person i can really talk to besides broc which we always talk a lot about youu because we see your picture as soon as we wake up and before we shut our eyes. i lOVe it i got it from your mom and Keith!! Me and Brooke talk sometimes just not as much as i would like, but when we do of course its about YOu=).well i g2g for now.. I MISS AND LOVE YOU LOTS FRIEND<3ALWAYS~ME LERCH~
Helen
September 6, 2007
Hey Love,
I don't have alot of time to talk today, I'm kinda busy at work. But, I just want you to know that I'm thinking of you, as always! I love you and miss you so much! I have to go for now. I will talk to you soon!
Love you always,
Your Mom
Helen
August 21, 2007
Hey Love,
Well, the one year mark has come. It still seems so unreal! It can't be a year yet! Our lives are forever changed without you. But, I can tell you one thing, you are always in my thoughts all day, every day! Just about everything I see reminds me (in one way or another) of you. Songs that I hear on the radio or passing by your favorite places to eat. Smelling your favorite cologne "Eternity" always reminds me of you. You would always ask for that from me on your birthday or Christmas. And I would always get it for you. I miss you!! I miss your smell!! I miss your Hugs!! I miss your beautiful Smile!! I miss saying to you " I Love you more than all the leaves on all the trees in all the world" and you would say " I love you more!" And I remember always singing to you "You are my sunshine" when you were little. I still think of those special times that we had. They are forever in my heart. You are missed by so many people because you touched so many lives. Jessica talks about you all the time. She is proud to say that "Ryan Holt is my brother". She wants to be able to play soccer like you. She says that she has a feeling that this
is "her year" for soccer. I will support her all the way, just as I did with you. She can't wait for soccer season. I am excited too. But it will be hard at first. I miss watching you play and going to soccer tournaments. It did keep me very busy but I loved every minute of it. I know that you will be looking down watching her and guiding her down the field. Well tomorrow is going to be a difficult day for all of us. I'm sure that I will relive everything that happened over and over.(Not that I haven't already). We are all dealing with your death differently. I guess that's normal. I visit your grave everyday and try to water your grass. You and Michelle have the prettiest lot out there! Keith has really worked hard to make it pretty for ya'll. I could sit here all day and talk to you but I really need to get to work. Just know that you are loved and missed so much, and that you will never ever be forgotten. Keith and I and Jessica and everyone else whose life was touched by you will always keep your memory alive!
Love,
Your Mom
August 20, 2007
Hey boy...I haven't written in a while....sometimes I just can't bring myself to do it. I replaced some of the sod at ya'll's site a few weeks ago. Didn't think that I could get it to live, but it's doing fine. Your mom and I go by all the time and water it by hand. I'm just waiting for the folks that run Bellevue to try to run me off when I show up with all my yardworking tools to clean it up (but you know me, they'll have a hard time getting me to stop!) I don't go by as often as your mom does, it just hurts too much.....We miss the two of you terribly....
Tracy Holt
August 18, 2007
Hey Buddy, Just wanted to talk before next week on the day you left us. That day will suck but I still pray EVERY night to god about you. Thomas will ask crazy things about you and will do my best to answere what he ask's. Will never get over you being gone. I know that you can hear us and will talk to you every night. You will allways be my #1 son. I LOVE YOU And ready to see you soon.
Sierra Lasiter
July 26, 2007
Hey KiD!*
>>> It's me... the one & only .... SIERRA!* I remember if I would walk into class and I was late you always had to announce me. I LOVED it!* I know i haven't "signed" your book or left you a message but writing this is actually really hard for me. I was so used to picking up the phone & calling you or just hanging out w/ you. I can't really do that now. But don't think for one minute I don't come by to visit you & michelle @ the cemetary b/c I do & I also visit your family, which by the way I absolutely LOVE!* Preston's little brother chase got his high school schedule in the mail today & when he read it out to me I just thought about us b/c he has 3rd & 6th period construction. I just sat there in awe in my own little world on the couch just thinking back about us & how we had every single class together. Now, i can't stop thinking about it. Your on my mind constantly. Not just tonight>>>> all the time. I was trying to go to bed but I just simply can't! Everything I try to do today our memories and how it used to be together is just in the back of my head. There have been so many times when i just wanted to pick up the phone & say:" hey kid!I'm coming over,... i need to talk to somebody before I explode or, I really need a shoulder to cry on..." Right now I'm saying to myself..."If i could just have one more class period w/ you.... but then, in the middle of that sentence I stop b/c everyone that knew you would want that one moment. Actually, they would want you back at home w/ your family. Everyone would like you and Michelle back @ home safe & sound. Our memories of us will always be cherished by me forever. I know I've told you this a million times but I'm gonna say it again>>> I LOVE YOU! I remember @ school when we would say it all the time going down the halls walking each other to class. We had alot of people think that we were dating. :)nope! but I still loved you just as much! Goodnight snook-umms!* Sierra*
July 17, 2007
Hey Brother.
Well, Sunday was your birthday and today is mine. I remember my family and yours when we all got together and ate mexican for our birthdays; we always loved to eat mexican. i miss you so much that words cant even begin to describe. I miss you calling, talking, asking for advice, putting your long finger toes on me =), i miss everything. Im trying to get settled into my house and i ran across a box of things; "our things". It had everything in it; even down to that corn stalk rose you bought me when your family and myself went to Savannah. There were pictures, hundreds of pictures that break my heart with all the memories they hold. Im back home for good now, and it hurts worse than ever. Riding by Willowick, passing the house where all those memories of "us" are, riding by patriots park where i use to watch you play soccer. I know you will give me the strength to get through each day, just know today; on my birthday, im missing your more and more. I didnt get a chance to come by and see you Sunday, but i did talk to Ma. However; you do have my card with you that i know you read again on Sunday just as you did last year. Keep it close to you and never let it go, then you'll always have a piece of me with you!
I love you, keep a watch out over me.
talk to you soon,
Brooklyn
Jennifer Lerch
July 16, 2007
hey friend!!
i kNow im late but i juSt wanted to tell YOu HAPPY BIRTHdAY And I love ANd miSs YOU tremendouSLy. i have moments and i just stare at your Picture up on the wall in my bedroom! GOsh boy there is No oNe else in the woRld like yOU thats for sure. You had your on little ways, your on Special Personality that we ALL miss SO mUch! ill write back soon buddy!
watch over us and just know we cant wait to see your bright loving face again!
Love ALWays
J.leRCh
Helen
July 15, 2007
Hey Love,
It's Mom! Today is your 19th Birthday and I am visiting your grave! Why? I can't accept that you are gone. I remember your birthday last year. I asked you where would you like to eat and you said Rhinehart's. So, you and Michelle met me at the one on Bel Air Rd. I had bought you a couple of your favorite shirts (Ralph Lauren Polo). I remember Michelle carved into one of the table benches "Michelle loves Ryan", it's still there. I couldn't sleep last night because you were on my mind so I was up early and I went to your grave. I can't believe that I spent your birthday this year at the cemetary. I was there for about 4 or 5 hours just thinking of your childhood and all the happiness that you brought into my life. So many memories that can never be taken away from me. There were alot of people calling and checking on me and some came to the cemetary. Jessica and Keith came to sit with me. And , he bought 19 balloons, one for every year. He also put your picture and a short paragraph in the newspaper to acknowledge your birthday to everyone and to let you know that we miss you. Your grandmother and Katie came by and brought some pretty flowers. And, Aunt Bobbie and Uncle Howard also came by. Your birthday was certainly not forgotten by anyone. I am very tired and kind of drained from today. It was a very hard day for me and it's not over yet. I love you, love you, love you!!! And, you are sooo missed. Life is so not the same and never will be!!!! I hope that you are having a "Happy Birthday" up there in Heaven. I have to go now but I will be talking to you again real soon!
Your Loving Mom
Tracy Holt
July 14, 2007
Hey son, Wanted to say me and Thomas miss you very much. We talk and pray every night about you. I am not use to talking to god, but that is all I have left as far as you are concerned. We have a present for your birthday that we will bring out once everybody has come and gone. Ben found me on the internet and me and Thomas are going down to see him next week. Things are not the same since both of you have left. Wish you could talk back, so many things I want to tell you. Me and Katie took Thomas and grandma to Salsa's tonight to eat and talked about you and the crasey things you use to do. We had a good time and left with a smile. Ran into one of your teacher,s today, think he taught auto. shop. Told him I taught you how to jump start your truck the night before you left us and how you could not understand how you could crank a truck by rolling it down a hill. I will always remenber what you would say, Dad I will always have your back. I love you son and will keep talking to you and god Every night. Daddy and Thomas
Helen
June 26, 2007
Hey Love,
I've been thinking of you so much. I miss you terribly! I went to Hilton Head this past weekend to visit Johnny & Cindy. There were alot of people at the beach. Every young guy that walked down the beach wearing a GA cap made me think of you. And believe me there were plenty of them. I missed watching you throw the football to Bruce or kicking the soccer ball with yor buddies. It just wasn't as fun as it used to be. I MISS YOU being in my life!! I talk to you every day when I stop by the cemetary. It's 5:45 and I'm still at work. I guess I need to go home, but I'll be talking to you in a little while when I make my daily stop. Tell Michelle that I miss her very much. I LOVE YOU more than all the leaves on all the trees in all the world.
Love,
Loving MOM
Scarlet Wright
June 5, 2007
Hey Ryan,
I think of you often but latley its been more. Tiffany came to town to visit from Texas. She's been gone for about 6 years now. She has been trying to catch up with all the old soccer gang. She's been hanging out with Sean and Jared. Its like old times. They actually have gotten a few of them together to play a few games. Just not the same without you running the ball down field for a goal!! You were pretty good at that. I hate that i have not had time to visit your Mom. I've spent the last 6 or 7 months or so getting Patrick ready for the Marine Corps. Hes been gone for a while now and it been hard not having him around. I think of your Mom not being able to see you even though its not the same. I know its got to be hard as close as you two were. I have so many great memories of you and what a great person you were. Any one that knew you knew how much you loved your Mom and did not care if they saw you loving all over her in public. That is what sticks in my mind more than anything. I will always be glad I can say that you were a part of my life and still are. Keep watch over you family. And stay close by, we will all be together again just not soon enough. Take care and know that you are one dearly loved young man.
Helen
May 10, 2007
Hey Love,
It's your MOM! I've had a hard time lately. I miss you so much. I miss the talks, the hugs, the laughs and especially your beautiful smile. Mother's Day is this week and I'm really not looking forward to it. It's supposed to be a happy day for me but without you it will definitely not be the same. I try to think of all the wonderful memories when I get depressed. I know that you see me visiting you and Michelle almost every day. It's my routine on my way home from work. My Jeep automatically turns into the cemetary. I feel the need to stop. I am comforted knowing that I can stop and look at your picture and tell you how my day went. I know that you are listening to me. I just wish that you could talk back to me and let me know how your day is going. I am at work again so I need to go. I Love you with all of my heart and soul and miss you terribly!! Gotta Go now, but keep a watch on Keith and Jess. They need you too. I'll be in touch soon!
Love,
Your MOM
Kristin Farr
May 10, 2007
hey ryan! sure wish you were here right about now! i miss being able to talk to you about everything...i miss your advice. it always helped me back in the day!! i wish i could talk to brooke but i dont have her number. shes the on person who knew like i did...maybe you could help me out with that. i got your birthday present 2day but its a surprise so dont try to peek in on me while im wrapping it..ill bring it by the cemetary on your B day!! i miss you terribly and i wish i had someone to talk about you with and tell stories of all the goofy times we had together!! but ill definately tak to you soon and i have a doctors appt. today in augusta so i'll try to stop by and see you! I love you and miss you dearly!!
Love,
Kristin N. Farr
April 13, 2007
Hey My Love.
I havent wrote in a while because i've been at a loss for words. I miss you so much, there are just not enough words to describe my feelings. I saw you on Easter!! sorry i didnt stay very long. I hope the easter bunny didnt hop over you =) i know your doing GREAT up there & watching out for me. I think about you every day, every hour, every minute. The memories i have of you are what pull me though each day..all the Great, GRAND times we had together Brother!! Today was hard, and im not sure why. I really miss your family. I always say im going to stop by and then something always pops up. I know you already have seen, but i bought a house..and it seems like everytime i plan on stopping by to see ma, jess, and keith..something with my house has to be done. Just be sure they know that i love them and think about them every day too.
I Love You && I cant wait until i get to give you a biG Ryan*hug again.
Love you, Brooklyn!
Helen
April 12, 2007
Hey Love!
Guess who? Yep, your Mom! Just had a few minutes to send you and Michelle a quick message. I've talked to a few of your friends lately. J Lerch came over and we looked at pictures and talked for hours. She shared some of her favorite times with you at school. And, how the two of you were very close friends. She misses you alot just as eveyone who knew you misses you. You were a big part of so many peoples' lives and you can never be replaced! There will never be another RYAN HOLT! I also saw Justin and Lea yesterday. We talked a few minutes. I was very glad to see them. It's been a while. Well, gotta get back to work. I truly miss you more today than yesterday but not as much as tomorrow!! Just remember that "You Are My Sunshine" and always will be! I remember when you used to tell me that you loved me more than all the leaves on all the trees in all the world and I would say "Love you more" I will keep in touch!
Love, MOM
Helen
March 14, 2007
Hey Love!
It's your MOM again. I just miss you so much. I think of you and Michelle so many times a day. I sit and think of what you would be doing if you were here. It's soccer season and I know that you would be out playing with your buddies somewhere! I miss watching you play. You know I spent alot of years out on the soccer field watching you and taking you all over the southeast to games. You made me so proud to be your Mom! And I think that you were proud to be my son. You always acknowledged how much you loved me to all your friends. I have an emptiness that will never be filled. Jessica is talking a little more openly about you. She misses you alot. Keith is doing better. He still has bad days just as we all do. I do feel your presence around me. I see signs that you are near. I need this to help me make it through this difficult time. I love you more than ever and miss you more than ever. I will see you again one day! But, until then I will keep writing to you. Michelle, I love you and miss you terribly. I will keep in touch.
Love,
MOM
"keefer"
March 2, 2007
Hey son. Just wanted to send you a quick note...really missin' you a lot! The weather is starting to warm up which gets me to thinking about gettin' the boat out for the lake. I know that the first few trips that we take to the lake are going to be tough...We have SO MANY memories of us at Clark Hill. Teaching you how to ski, watching you and your friends tubing, going fishing, camping....it's gonna be very tough. Your mom took Jess to a soccer game recently at Patriots Park and she stayed in the car. Too many memories attached to that place. Time will continue, as it already has, to heal all of us.
Jess and I went to church last Sunday with Jessica Barnes and it just slapped me right in the face. What has been missing in my life is not enough talking to the Lord. Although I grew up in church and know all the "moves", I've been trying to handle everything with help from no one, and that Sunday taught me otherwise. I CANNOT do it without him. I'm trying to re-dedicate my life to him and let him just handle it all. I can already see a big difference. I can also "feel" your presence more! Just continue sending us your little "signs" and help us all you can...I miss you terribly..I love you!!!
Rhiannon Carter
March 1, 2007
Ryan & Michelle: babys your missed so so so much and there not a day that goes by we dont think of you. this past weekend was fun i bet it would have been so much better if you were here. should have seen keith, Matt, G, Kim, & i this weekend. we all miss you both so much. its hard to be strong sometimes. but we all manage. i remember how it was 2 days before.. and G Kim & I were at G's house, Michelle jumped out around the corner and scared us all, lol. so many good times. bunch of fun memories. i love you its been so long sense weve talked. but im gettin off work now, and i got to beat the weather home. i love you and miss you both so very much. sooner or later we will be all together agian one day. hold it down and continue to watch over us. forever and always in our heart.
Jennifer Lerch
February 16, 2007
RyaN-hey friend...geese i MIss Youuu i have been to see you at belvue 3 times since the funeral and it sucks bigg time..i MiSs youuu sooo much i keep having flash backs of me and you from school and our silly phone conversations!! i always giggle to myself when i think of those times! it was wierd because i was at work the other day and the orthadonics beside my work had a white durango parked out there and on the back window it said in loving memory of my nephew ryan holt with a georgia G above it! ALL I could do was think about you. i know your up above with michelle and looking down on your family and friends! theres Not a single day that goes by that yall arnt missed!! Me and Broc talk about Yall a lot and how we miss Youu!! my prayers and thoughts are still with your parents and jess! i will never forget the time at school our freshman year when someone said something to me at the lunch table i started crying and then you and mrs. brown came to me in front of the office and you were crying just because i was crying i could tell you really cared about me. well i have to go for now just wanted to write to youu! I Love and miss YOu LotS <3
Helen
February 15, 2007
Hey Love!
It's MOM. Just wanted to take a minute to let you know how much I love you and miss you terribly! Life is so lonely without you. I miss everything about you, especially your hugs! They were the best. Yesterday was Valentines Day and I thought about the days when we would pick out Valentines for your friends at school. You would always pick out the perfect cards. I pull the cards out that you gave me and read them alot. You would always put alot of thought in your cards. I just can't get over losing you. I'm trying to be strong. I visit the cemetary almost every day. I placed a silk flower heart arrangement on your and Michelle's grave for Valentine's Day. My heart is broken forever.Well, I have got to go home now,it's 5:00. Just remember I love you!!
Your MOM
"keefer"
January 11, 2007
Hey son...it's Jan.11th and I thought by now that this would be a little easier. It ain't. I am still having trouble sleeping and finding motivation to face the day. I feel that my drive has diminished almost completely. There is still so much to do to this house and I just walk around and stare at it. As you well know, that is NOTHING like the man I've always been. I wish I could put my finger on what the problem is and just simply fix it because that is what I have always done, FIX things. I've always proudly stood on my own two feet without help from anyone at all, but I realize that I simply cannot do it without your help.I have always faced life with an optimistic view and drive, always had a sense of hope for the future, but the days that I feel that way now a few and far between. I have a huge amount of respect and admiration for your mom even more now...she's an incredible woman. She seems to face this tragedy with a strength and calmness that I can't.
Your sister went to church with Jessica Barnes and her mom last night and told me when she got home that she had been "saved". Of course I'm glad and I know that seeing you again is her primary goal, so help her out in any way that you can. Please use your "inside" connection with the man upstairs to help us all, we need it. I know that you are taking care of Michelle now just like you were when you were here. Take care and we all miss you terribly......
Helen
January 9, 2007
Hey Love!
Well, I haven't had time to write lately. I just want you to know that I made it through the holidays. It was a struggle but I tried to be strong for everyone. I hope you liked the daisies and balloons. I thought it was pretty cool. I think of you every day! And Michelle too! I miss you more and more each day, but I know that you are in a better place. Please help us to make it through each day without you. Some days are almost unbearable, but then I think of your beautiful smile. I love you and miss you soooo much!!
Jessica is trying out for the soccer team at school. She is so excited. She said that she is going to make you so proud of her. Well, time to get back to work. I'll talk to you soon! Love you always!!
Your Mom
Helen
December 14, 2006
Hey Love,
It's MOM again! I was thinking of you as usual. I am missing you so much. Keith and I are trying to stay busy with the house. We have almost finished except for the kitchen. I have decorated the spare bedroom with the GEORGIA
BULLDOGS theme. I know how much you loved GEORGIA! For my birthday, Keith had your soccer uniform from HHS framed and it is also in that room. We have dedicated that room to you and your memory. I feel a comfort when I'm in there. Well, there's only 11 days until Christmas. It just isn't going to be Christmas without you here. I'm struggling to try and be happy. I did put a small Christmas tree at the cemetary for you and a small angel windchime next to Michelle. I have to get back to work but remember that you are always in my thoughts and my heart. I love you and miss you terribly. Please keep in touch with me.
Love,
MOM
Helen
November 21, 2006
Hey Love,
It's your Mom again! Yes, I'm at work thinking about you as always. I miss you so much. I feel like I have lost a part of me. You know how important you were to me (and you still are). I went to the cemetary a few days ago, I usually try to go every day if it's not raining, but anyway they have finally put your markers out there. I'm so pleased with them.They are so pretty. Yours has the soccer ball that I wanted and my favorite picture of you. Michelle's has a vine with a flower and her picture. It's very feminine like she was. We all miss her very much just as we miss you. The holidays are almost here and I think that it's going to be a very difficult time for me. I know that you would not want me to be sad and upset but I don't feel like celebrating. This is the saddest time in my life. Nothing could be any worse for me right now. But, I'm going to try to be strong. Please help us through this struggle. I need your help. Watch over your little sister. We are going to see Grandma Em and Grandma Ray for Thanksgiving. They are excited about us coming. It won't be the same without you. But,I know in my heart that you will be there with us. I Love you and miss you terribly. Words cannot describe how I feel. I will keep in touch. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Michelle and Tyson.
Love, Your Mom
shorty
November 9, 2006
hey you!! i miss you so much!! i dont know what to do wihtout you... you are one of my best friends and i miss you more than you will ever know, and Laura wanted me to tell you that she is sorry for what she said to you the last time yall talked she feels like you left while you two were on bad terms and she feels horrible... you meant so much to so many people and when you walked into a room you lit it up... it really tears me up inside when i think about all the great times that we had and that there arent going ot be anymore... it really hurts... but i know you are in a better place and you are happy... i miss you... i could be in the worst of mood and you could always make me laugh... i love you ryan and you wont be forgotten... i cant wait to see you again
Gary & Jackie Posey
October 21, 2006
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Helen
October 18, 2006
Hey Love,
It's your MOM. I was just sitting here at work looking at one of my favorite pictures of you. I've been thinking about you every day. I miss you so much!! My life is not the same without you in it. I miss your hugs & kisses and all the times that you would say "I LOVE YOU MOM." I saw Justin's family at our favorite Mexican restaurant in G-town. We all talked for a while about how much we all miss you & Michelle. I was glad to see them. It is still so hard for me to accept the fact that you are not coming back. But, I know that you are with me at all times. Please watch out for your little sister, she needs your guidance right now. Help her to make wise decisions. She is at an awkward age right now. She misses you alot. Keith is going through a hard time too. Help him deal with this. I know that he will listen to you. He loves you very much and misses you just as much as the rest of us do. I gotta get back to work but just know that you are always on my mind and in my heart forever. I LOVE YOU!!!
Your MOM
Brooke
October 13, 2006
Brother...well as you can see, i'm failing ALL my class except ONE. I just can't find a way to pull myself back together. I keep having dream after dream after dream..and they dont make things any better. I know your watching over me love. Please, Please, I'm begging for your help. I NEED YOU!
I Love you Always & Forever Ryan.
"Keefer"
October 1, 2006
Boy, I'm still having a hard time dealing with this. On the surface, I seem to be holding it together fine, but if you dig just slightly, you'll see that I am still just as torn up inside. I just bought Jess a rifle to start taking her deer hunting this year. I'm sure that you remember I took her a few times a few years ago and had some pretty good luck, well she has bugged the HECK out of me since to take her again. You know me, I do nothing half-way,so I got her a new wardrobe, a new .243 rifle from Howard's dad. He's been very helpful to us.I bought two, two man ladder stands for us to use. Joined a club up in Wilkes county, and am STILL trying to get your mother to go with me just once (help me out on this, will ya'?).
One of the pictures at your funeral was the one that I took of you when you were about 5 or 6 on a hunting trip with me to Yuchi.We were in a river swamp, and you were following behind me as closely and as quietly as you could. I still have that image of you very clearly in my mind. I told you to walk "softly" and slowly behind me.Put your feet in my tracks. Then we heard a noise (obviously a deer walking, and sounded LARGE).....all of a sudden you yelled out " Keefer, I'm hungry and I'm ready to go home !!"...I turned around and looked at you as you just shrugged your little shoulders at me as to say "what did I do?" Deer was gone, probably the largest that I had ever seen, but I didn't care at all...you were just so cute standing there.I hope to have these experiences with your sister also, I love her so much...so much.
Well, its about one oclock on Sunday morning and Jess and I are going to church with Dean and Marcie. This whole experience has brought me closer to our lord, you know, the guy in the bleachers watching you play....gotta go. I miss you so, so, so, so, much and I just want you to know how much we all miss you....help us out every chance you get!!
Brooke
September 18, 2006
Hey Brother!!
I think about you everyday, like i always have. I got a package from your mom and Keith today! :( You kept some things, that makes me happy. I know you really cared about me..as did i you. Im really missing your *sneaky little phone calls. Im trying to be strong because i know thats what you'd want. But its HARD, please help me!! All i can do is think of the crazy, fun times we had and regret that i didnt do more for you when i could. I saw MeMaw at the funeral home..shes doing much better since i saw her last..when she was staying at your house. Jess is getting soooo big.shes taller than me :) I have soooo much to say, but theres not enough time in the day or words to express the way i feel right now. You know everything im thinking....you can see and hear everything i say to you* just keep an eye on me!! PLEASE!
i love you brother!
Brooklyn.
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