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for Dexter Rodden
JUDI FITZGERALD
October 2, 2007
hello everybody....you will have to check out this...www.myspace.com/dexterrodden...please go out and add yourself as dexter's friend! thanks!
Blythe Anderson
September 26, 2007
Hey Dex, how are you doing? Sorry I missed your birthday. Lots going on here. My youngest son is doing great now and is getting so big. Shawn is getting so big too. I can't believe he is already 4 years old. Well, I need to get going. Take care and talk to you later.
MOM Judi Fitzgerald
August 25, 2007
Hi babycakes
i hope you had a great birthday yesterday! i miss you and love you!
Mom
JUDI FITZGERALD
August 9, 2007
Hi Dexter...it's mom! You have been on my mind alot lately. Well..you are always on my mind..i guess I should say..my heart is extremely missing you lately..i wish you were here..mom has had some things come up lately and i really really really need you around me.i so wish to hear your voice and see your big goofy smile..i miss your hugs and I miss everything about you! Your birthday is coming up soon! You are going to be 20 years old soon...i can't belive it. well..can you do me a favor? can you come down from heaven and give me a big hug! I could sure use one right now! I love you sweet heart!
always and forever your mother,
judi rodden-fitzgerald
Alexander Hall
July 9, 2007
It's been a while since I thought about you man. I was just trekking along through my favorite websites when I your name popped up and I figured I'd toss your name in google to see what sort of response I'd find, which lead me to your mothers site. You and I were never really friends, the earliest I remember you was in 5th grade and how you were so much better at drawing than I was. I disliked you so much. Everything that I enjoyed in my childhood you were better at, even the stuff I should have valued, you still were better. I only realize now that having met you has never hurt me, but rather it made me try harder, so that I could one day say that as was better, or at least as good. I only wish you had been around long enough for me to prove it. I'll keep trying, and if I ever make anything of myself, I want you to know, that I thank you.
Lexy Garcia
June 7, 2007
Hey Dex,
It's Lex. I miss you so much. I am 14 weeks pregnant and I thought you should know. I can't come and see you anymore because I moved, but I think about you alot. I love you.
Love, Lexy
judi rodden-fitzgerald
May 29, 2007
hi babycakes...it's mom...it seems that today i am having a bad day. i miss you so much and i just wish i could see you today or hear from you today. i love you so much.
mom
JUDI FITZGERALD
May 10, 2007
okay...sorry everybody...i did not realize that the guest book was down...it is now up and running again...sorry for those of you that could not post a message...BUT NOW YOU CAN!!! THANKS!
jUDI
Dexter's Mom
JUDI FITZGERALD
January 5, 2007
hi babycakes~
well another has come and gone and i still miss you just as much today, if not more. so much has been going on in moms life lately...i know you are looking down on me and you see every step that i take. always guide me dexter and never ever leave me side. i love you so much sweetheart and i wish i could see you right now. also...watch over your dad...i have not talk to him in such a long time...i miss him too and only wish him the best. love you lots babycakes.
love, mom
Jessica Spangler
January 4, 2007
Hey Dex! Miss ya lots hun. Jade's a year old now. You wouldve loved her and she wouldve loved you, shes her best to get your attention and she always does. i know your keepin an eye on her though. Oh btw im leaving out for arizona saturday. im enlisting in the army, i just want to do it so i can actually have a life for jade. well im gonna go. i love you dex
kurtis williams
January 4, 2007
Hi Lil buddy,
It`s been a while just stopping by to tell you that I miss you and I think of you alot you take good care of grandpaw up there until I come.
Love Ya Uncle Kurt
Alexii Garcia
December 8, 2006
Hey Dex,
It's CJ and Lexy, we just thought we would come and drop you a line. It has been almost two years and we miss you so much. I hope all is well up there. Save us a seat for when we come!
Love ya,
CJ and Lexy
MOM
October 19, 2006
Hi Babycakes!!!
Just wanted to tell you that I LOVE YOU!!! Wish you were here...I am folding brochures for the West Palm Beach Home Show this weekend that we are going to be in...could really use your help folding 5,000 brochures...geez!!! Well...I LOVE YOU LOADS BABY! I love being your mom...I am so proud of you and will forever be YOUR MOM!!!
LOVE YA,
Alexii Garcia
October 6, 2006
Hey Dex,
It's me again. Cody and I went to you grave the other day. You have more Faygo bottles on your grave. Everyone misses you so much Dex. Thanks for looking over us. We love you and miss you.
Alexii Garcia
October 1, 2006
Hey Dexter,
I miss you so much, wish you could be here. We went through so much together. Life is not getting any easier. But I have faith in what you said. I love you so much. Save a seat for me!
JUDI FITZGERALD
September 2, 2006
Hey BABYCAKES!
WELL...WE SURVIVED HURRICANE ERNESTO...THAT ENDED UP NOT TO BE A HURRICANE...JUST A BAD STORM! JUST SITTING A HOME ALONE THIS WEEKEND...LARRY IS IN COSTA RICA WITH SOME GUY FRIENDS AND WONT BE BACK TILL MONDAY NIGHT...SO I AM ALONE AND HAVE TIME TO THINK...AND OF COURSE YOU ARE ALWAYS ON MY MIND SWEETIE...EVERYONE SAYS THAT IT GETS EASIER WITH TIME TO DEAL WITH. THAT IS FUNNY BECAUSE THE ONLY PEOPLE THAT SAY THAT ARE THE ONES THAT HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED WHAT I HAVE. THE LONGER YOU ARE GONE....THE MORE I MISS YOU AND THE MORE I NEED TO SEE YOU, FEEL YOU, SMELL YOU, TOUCH YOU, HUG YOU AND EVEN YELL AT YOU FOR LEAVING ME! I MISS YOU SO MUCH DEXTER I CAN HARDLY STAND IT ANYMORE! PLEASE REACH OUT TO ME TODAY...I REALLY NEED YOU!
LOVE,
MOM
Savannah Young
August 26, 2006
Happy belated birthday DEX! me and wes were just talking about you last night and now here i am. i miss you dex! WE ALL DO! i really wish you were here with us to help out with the stuff that's going on right now (you know what i'm talking about) and help get my head on right. i'm going crazy, as you can tell! love ya bro!
August 24, 2006
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEXTER I LOVE YOUR MOM AND DONT WORRY I WILL TAKE GOOD CARE OF HER! IM NOT SURE WHERE THIS IS GOING BUT I WILL MAKE SURE SHE IS IN GOOD HANDS
August 24, 2006
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEXTER...I LOVE YOU FOREVER AND ALWAYS!!!
LOVE,
MOM
steffani brummel
August 10, 2006
Dexter,
hey well my sister had her baby july 12th 2006 his name is noah wolfgang and he is adorable..i wish you were here to see him so much...but hey you are keeping an eye on him..thanks..its been a long time and i miss you lots..we are still a juggalo family no matter what..you will always keep us together..always in my thoughts
John Nelson
July 30, 2006
Hey man what is up. What have you been up to. I just found out that one of my new friends was like your best friend dude. I think that is so awesome. I miss you so much dude. I wish you where here right now with me I love you dude. I am going to come see you out at the grave this weekend dude ttyl
lots of love your cuz John
Leslie Linnenbrink
June 29, 2006
Hey Dexter,
I wanted to let you know it was GREAT having your mom back a couple of weeks ago for our class reunion...she's a HOOT. Everyone LOVES Judi!
I also wanted to let you know that they announced your name at graduation this year! That was awesome. Kayla graduated so I was there. We really MISSED you! I know you're in a better place, one that we are all envious of.
Take care, Dexter--our hearts & memories are w/you.
Leslie
(Minner)
JUDI FITZGERALD
June 28, 2006
Hey Dexter! Was just thinking of you as I always do...EVERYDAY...! I was just home for a visit about 2 weeks ago...and of course I went by to see you. I love seeing all the pennies on your headstone. I turned them all headsup for you and for all your friends that put them there. I love it that your friends come by and see you, it makes me so happy to know that you have friends that love you and care about you so much. I am so proud of you Dexter and so very proud to be your Mother. That does not mean that I my heart does not ache everyday in memory of you, because it does. Everyone has told me that with time the pain eases...I disagree...with time it only reflects on your memory more with each passing day....with time it only makes me wish that you were here to just to say hey....with time the emptiness in my heart only seems to weigh...with time the tears in my eyes just billow until I cry....with time I only seem to just get by....with time I remember all the love we shared and still seem to ask the question....why?
Love you Dexter,
MOM
ps...the guy that i hired to redo your site...ran out on my money with no new website...
CJ Davis
May 19, 2006
Dezter,
It has been quiet sometime, but I still havent forgotten you. I miss you so much and I always will. life lately has been a little hard but theres times I think of you and it makes it all better. I have wished so many times that you were still here for just a simple hug, for someone to talk to, just to see you. Its hard and it always will be, but I know I have some one to talk to even if You dont talk back tome physically. ill always love you.
Jessie Spangler
May 17, 2006
Hey Dex! Whats up? Only two more days left of school, i miss u alot. Jade is doing good shes 5 in a half months old. Things here arent so great for me but i know itll get better it always does. well imma go. i love you hun.
CJ Childs
February 17, 2006
DEX!!!! whuts up man nothing here just wanted to let you know i hella miss you dawg but you prolly already know that but yea sorry i havent been on here really i made this shirt way way back in the day like last year during school and it had you rockin the abk its hard core but yea im gonna ight later man
mom
February 5, 2006
okay....still having problems with new site....i am trying so hard to get it up and running correctly...hopefully the wait will be worth it..love ya!
heather Stephens
January 23, 2006
Dexter!!! I miss ya boy!!! hard 2 belive your gone!!!! My mom and dad... and ur dad ate dinner 2gether the other day!!!! ur dad was makin fun of me!!!! He was sayin i was slow 4 runnin into a propaine tank with a 4-wheeler!!! love ya bye!!
MOM
January 3, 2006
HELLO EVEYONE...SORRY FOR THE DELAY...BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH GETTING NEW SITE UP AND RUNNING PROPERLY...TODAY IS A SPECIAL DAY FOR US ALL..A DAY TO REMEMBER...A DAY TO KEEP FAITH...A DAY TO LOVE...A DAY TO SMILE...A DAY TO CRY...TODAY IS DEXTER'S DAY! LOVE HIM, CHERISH HIM AND ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM....
DEANNA Fernandez
December 30, 2005
HI THINKING OF YOU AS DEXTER ANNIVERSARY IN HEAVEN IS COMING UP.SENDING HUGS AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND PRAYING GOD HOLDS YOU CLOSE THROUGH OUT THE DAY.HE WILL BE WITH YOU IN SPIRIT ALWAYS.GOD BLESS
YOU CAN VISIT MY JASON RAMIREZ HERE AT LEGACY TOO.
MOM
December 6, 2005
HELLO EVERYONE!
PLEASE GOT TO THE WEBSITE AND SEE THE NOTE POSTED ON THE HOME PAGE REGARDING THE GUESTBOOK AND WEBSITE. THANKS!
LOVE,
JUDI
Blythe Anderson
December 4, 2005
Hey Dexter...how are you doing? Good I hope. Things are going okay down here. Not much to talk about if you ask me. Well, I just thought I would drop you a line since I haven't done so in a couple months. Love ya. Laterz.
kolt williams
November 25, 2005
hi, dexter this is the first time i have been on your site. just wanted to say hi and i miss you!!! love you lots,KOLT
Heather Stephens
November 25, 2005
HEy dexter!!!! I miss you bunches!!! Well Lets see what has been eventful in my life..... I am pretty good at playing the saxophone now...... I am the wrestling manager at school and it is sooo much fun!!!!! You dad misses you bunches but I am sure u already know that!!!! WEll i love and miss ya.... MY b-day is in 23 days!!! But i am gonna go!!!! bye!!!
DEANNA FERNANDEZ
November 23, 2005
THINKING OF YOU THROUGH THANKSGIVING PRAYING GOD GIVES YOU COMFORT AND STRENGTH THROUGH OUT THE DAY GOD BLESS
Savannah Young
October 26, 2005
Hey Dexter. I know it's been a while since I've dropped by to talk to you, but i've been in hawaii trying to make things work with me and dominiqiue and justyn's daddy. justyn is my youngest. yes i had another one! i miss you so much and even though i really didn't know you i still feel that you were a great friend to me!
love ya dexter
Jessie Spangler
October 14, 2005
Hey Dex! How are you? I miss you lots. The baby will be born in close to another 6 weeks. I still havent decided on a name yet. But ive got a couple in mind. I love you dex
Richard and Michelle Avera
October 10, 2005
We do no not know you guys very well but we send our prayers to you and your family.
Blythe Anderson
October 10, 2005
Hey Dex, how are you? I am doing good. I had taken my son out to your gravesite not too long ago with Chelsea. Well, when we were getting ready to leave my son said, " nigh nigh Dexter". I thought it was great! I hope you are doing well. I am going to be moving up to Columbia in December. I found a place I like and everything. Well, I guess I will write to you again soon. Miss you. Laters.
MOM
September 24, 2005
HELLO EVERYBODY~
JUST WANTED TO LET EVERYONE KNOW THAT IN THE NEXT MONTH OR SO A BOOK WILL BE COMING OUT CALLED "CROSSES ACROSS OUR NATION". IN THIS BOOK DEXTER'S STORY WILL LISTED ALONG WITH HIS ROAD SIDE CROSS, HIS PICTURE AND A SHORT SUMMARY OF HIS WONDERFUL LIFE. I WILL KEEP YOU POSTED WHEN IT COMES OUT ON THE MARKET FOR SALE. A PUBLISHING COMPANY FOUND HIS WEBSITE THAT I DESIGNED AND CONTACTED ME TO PUT HIS STORY IN THEIR BOOK. THEY ALSO ARE PUBLISHING MY 'MOTHER AND SON' POEM IN THE BOOK AS WELL. THE POEM THAT IS ON THE HOME PAGE OF HIS SITE. I AM SO EXCITED AND CAN'T WAIT FOR IT TO BE OUT IN PUBLICATION.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS KEPT DEXTER IN THEIR HEARTS AND NEVER FORGET HIM....HE WAS ONE IN A MILLION...I LOVE YOU ALL FOR LOVING MY SON!
LOVE,
JUDI
MOM
September 20, 2005
HI BABYCAKES~
I KNOW...I KNOW...IT HAS BEEN ALMOST A MONTH SINCE I WROTE TO YOU. I AM SORRY. MOM HAS BEEN SO BUSY AT WORK WITH THE BUSINESS AND STUFF, IT SEEMS THAT TIME SLIPS AWAY FROM ME. I KNOW...NO EXCUSES! I AM SORRY THOUGH. I DON'T THINK THAT I TOLD YOU THAT I GOT ANOTHER TATOO. YEP..I DID IT AGAIN. THIS TIME IT IS A DRAGONFLY AND IT IS ON THE SMALL OF MY BACK, BUT IT IS BIG THIS TIME...IT IS LIKE 5 X 6 INCHES IN COLOR...IT IS SO COOL, BUT IT DID HURT GETTING IT. IT IS NOT FINISHED THOUGH...I AM SUPPOSED TO HAVE TRIBAL ARTWORK AROUND IT,BUT I COULD NOT FINISH IT. IT HURT TOO BAD..OUCH!!! WELL...MOMMA LOVES YOU AND MISSES EVERY SINGLE DAY AND I WISH YOU WERE HERE IN FLORID A WITH ME..YOU WOULD LOVE IT HERE. JUST 15 MINUTES TO THE BEACH. COOL HUH! WELL..MOMMA JUST WANTED TO SAY HI TO YA DARLING. HUGS AND KISSES TO YOU.
ALL MY LOVE,
CJ (The girl) Davis
August 25, 2005
Hey buddy.
Sorry i didnt get on yesterday to tell you happy b-day but i am now so......Happy Late B-day. Your 18 now. I hope you had a great B-day. I wish you were here now. Im having some problems and i needed to talk to you. I know i can now, but what i really need from you is a world famous Dexter Rodden hug. I just wanted you to know i love you and i think of you all the time. You were always a great friend and always a great listener. Well once again...Happy B-day. Hope it was a good one.
Love me always and forever: CJ
mom
August 24, 2005
HI BABYCAKES!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEXTER, I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU LOTS! LARRY AND I ARE HAVING BIRTHDAY CAKE FOR YOU TONIGHT.
LOVE YA,
CJ (the girl) Davis
August 21, 2005
Dexter,
Wow, its been so long since I've been on here. Everything looks great! Man i miss you so much.....It's been hard without ya and it always will be...I cant believe you'll be 18 soon...my b-days coming up soon too. On september 14th...i wish you could be here for it. Just wanted you to know i havent forgot about you and I'll always be thinking of you. Love you and miss you lotz and lotz.
Love me always and forever: CJ
mom
August 19, 2005
Hi babycakes-
Well...your birthday is coming up next week. I can't believe you are going to be 18. Seems as if just yesterday I had you. And it still as if just yesterday you left me. I miss you so much Dexter. This next week might kind of hard for mom and dad too. Keep me close to your heart the next few days...momma's gonna need ya alot. I miss you and love you with all my heart Dexter.
Love ya babycakes,
Jessica Spangler
August 17, 2005
Hey Dex! How are you doin babe? Im doing good, im having a baby in november, mom is wanting it to be a boy. As you can tell I dont know what it is yet. I just wanted to say hi. I love you Dex.
MOM
July 30, 2005
HI BABYCAKES,
HEY JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT SCOTT AND TJ ARE FLYING BACK TO MISSOURI THIS AFTERNOON...I DONT KNOW IF YOU REMEMBER HIM OR NOT, BUT TREVOR IVEY....SCOTTIE'S BEST FRIEND FROM CAMDENTON...HE PASSED AWAY YESTERDAY MORNING FROM INJURIES HE RECEIVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON THURSDAY NIGHT. SO DO MOM, SCOTT AND TJ A FAVOR...CAN YOU FIND HIM UP THERE IN HEAVEN...SHOW HIM AROUND AND HANG OUT WITH HIM...IT WOULD MAKE ME HAPPY IF YOU WOULD SWEETIE...I LOVE YOU AND I MISS YOU AND YOU ARE ALWAYS AND FOREVER IN MY HEART, MY THOUGHTS AND MY LIFE. WISH YOU WERE HERE. LOVE YA BABYCAKES.
LOVE,
Karen Hartfield
July 15, 2005
Dear Judi & Family, I came to Dexter's website by way of a child loss group. I was drawn to come here because Dexter "lived, ate & drank on the computer" so did my angel, Jamie. I am so sorry for your loss, such a handsome boy and so tragic. May God hold Dex in his arms until you can hold him again in yours.
MOM
July 7, 2005
HI BABYCAKES....WELL...I AM GETTING READY TO GET ON A PLANE IN A FEW HOURS TO COME TO MISSOURI FOR A VISIT...I AM COMING FOR GRANDMAS BIRTHDAY...SHE IS GONG TO BE 60 ON SATURDAY...CAN YOU BELIEVE IT...GRANDMA 60!!!LOL. I AM GOING TO COME AND VISIT YOU WHILE I AM THERE. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND MISS YOU EVEN JUST AS MUCH. CYA THIS WEEKEND BABYCAKES.
LOVE,
Amanda
June 19, 2005
Hey Dex!How are you? Im ok i guess. I miss you alot and i think about you all the time even thought i never really talked to you.
Love tonz
miss you always
Manda
MOM
June 14, 2005
HI BABYCAKES.
YEP..ITS MOM...WELL IT SEEMS MY BIRTHDAY HAS COME AND GONE WITHOUT A HITCH. JUST REALLY ANOTHER DAY...I CANT BELIVE I TURNED 37...I DONT FEEL 37...I FEEL MORE LIKE 27...THINGS ARE GOING GOOD FOR MOM IN FLORIDA...BUSINESS IS DOING EXCEPTIONALLY WELL. SCOTT AND TJ ARE HERE AND WORKING THERE LITTLE TAILS OFF FOR US. WELL...GRANDMA IS GONNA BE HERE ON FRIDAY FOR THE WEEKEND...I BOUGHT HERE A PLANE TICKET FOR MOTHERS DAY TO COME AND SEE ME...I CANT WAIT TO SEE HER. I WISH YOU WERE HERE WITH ME...I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU WITH ALL MY HEART SWEETIE. TALK TO YA AGAIN REAL SOON.
LOVE YA BUNCHES AND BUNCHES,
mel warner
June 10, 2005
HEY MAN!! WHATS HAPPENIN!!??
IM GOOD WOW THIS SITES BEEN LIKE UPGRADED. IT LOOKS GOOD THO! SO HOW YA BEEN? OF COURSE THAT WAS DUMB QUESTION, I ALREADY KNOW. SO ITS GOOD.YA IVE BEEN DOIN ALOT BETTER NOW THAT EVERYTHING IS LIKE ALL NOT HECTIC IN MY LIFE IT WAS BAAAAD FOR A WHILE BUT NOW ITS BETTER. IM GOIN ON VACTION THIS WEEK IM LEAVIN SUNDAY ITLL BE GOOD. I NEED TO GET OUT OF TOWN FOR A LITTLE BIT. ANYWAYS, I GAGED MY EARS YEAH RIGHT NOW ITS AT 14G BUT I WANNA GO BIGGER. WHICH I THINK I WILL. CUZ I LIKE IT OKAY! ANYWAYS GEE WIZ IM KINDA TIRED RIGHT NOW WELL ITS CUZ I HAD TO WAKE UP AT LIKE 7:30 THIS SMORNING SO THATS WHY IT WAS IRRITATING. BUT I GOT OVER IT. DUDE, ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO I WAS AT CHURCH RIGHT, AND THEY PLAYED THAT YOU RAISE ME UP SONG AND I WAS LIKE OH CRAP THIS SONG...SOB SOB...I STARTED BALLING! I MADE IT HALF WAY THROUGH THE SONG THEN THE MORE I HELD IT BACK THE MORE I CAME TO REALIZE THAT I WOULD CRY MORE SO I JUST LET MYSELF BALL YEP MY SISTER WAS LIKE YOU OKAY IM LIKE YEP JUST FINE (HUGE SNIFF)EVERY TIME I HEAR THAT SONG OR "I CAN ONLY IMAGINE" THOSE TWO SONGS ARE BIG OOO THERES ONE SONG BY TIM MCGRAW BUT I DONT KNOW...ANYWAYS IMA BUST OUT THIS PEACE MAYBE LOOK AROUND A LITTLE MORE. SO ILL BE SEEIN YA
MUCH-CLOWN-LOVE
MEL
Blythe Anderson
May 21, 2005
Hey Dex, how have you been? I've been okay i guess. lots of things running through my mind. I miss you. I wish you were here so I could talk to you face to face. You always had a way about you that made people smile and forget their problems for a moment. I have decided that as soon as I can I am going to move out of the country. I am thinking either paris or sydney at the moment. I'm not really sure yet. Well, I guess I should get going for now. I miss you Dexter. And I hope you're doing well. Later hun.
mom
May 20, 2005
HI BABYCAKES~
YES...ITS MOM.....I KNOW I KNOW I HAVE NOT BEEN ON HERE IN A WHILE. WITH THE MOVE AND EVERYTHING IT HAS BEEN SO CRAZY...AND I JUST GOT INTERNET SERVICE HOOKED UP SO THIS WAS THE FIRST CHANCE I HAVE HAD TO EMAIL YOU. FLORIDA IS OKAY. THE SUN SHINES ALOT AND IT RAINS ALOT TOO. SOMETIMES IT DOES BOTH AT THE SAME TIME. HAHAHAHA. THE BUSINESS IS GOING GOOD, WORKING TOO MANY HOURS THOUGH AND NOT HAVING ANY PLAY TIME. BUT PLAY TIME WILL COME. (I HOPE) MOM WISHES YOU WERE HERE WITH ME TO GO AN HANG OUT AT THE BEACH AND JUST GOOF OFF, BUT I GUESS I WILL JUST HAVE TO DO THEM AND HAVE YOU WITH ME IN SPIRIT. WELL..I LOVE YOU AND I MISS YOU SO MUCH IT HURTS.
LOVE YA BABYCAKES~
Blythe Anderson
April 24, 2005
Hey Dexter, how are you. I have been better. I guess I am thinking about moving back up to North Dakota now. I can't take much more down here. I am going to try to get to your gravesite ASAP to see you but I don't know when or how. I hope you are doing better than I am. Well, I guess I am going to let you go. Love ya lots.....MMFWCL
Debi Einhorn
April 23, 2005
Hey Judi...
Just checkin' in to see how your first week in Sunny Florida went. I tried to call your cell #, but I guess it's changed. Wanted to try to hook up with you sometime. This is my only point of contact right now. Hope all is well and that you'll be very happy here. I love Ya!
Hugs!
Aunt (more like your big sis)
Debi
Blythe Anderson
April 22, 2005
Hey Dexter, how have you been? I'm just writing to tell you that I am going to be getting married! We have set the date for June 24th of 2006. I know you will be there with me in spirit and in heart. The only thing I don't like is that my fiance is in the Navy so I really won't get that much time with him. It is going to be difficult when we decide to have a family too but I know we will make it work. I hope you are doing well and having a great time. I haven't had the chance to get to your gravesite yet but when I do you will know. Love you lots Dex. MMFWCL
MOM
April 20, 2005
HEY BABYCAKES-
JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT I MADE IT TO FLORIDA. ALL IS GOOD AND I AM BUSY BUSY BUSY WITH THE NEW BUSINESS. I HAVE NOT EVEN HAD TIME TO UNDLOAD OUR MOVING TRUCK YET. I HOPE TO DO THAT TOMORROW. THE WEATHER IS GREAT. I HAVE NOT HAD TIME TO CHECK OUT THE OCEAN/BEACHES YET...BEEN TOO BUSY WITH THE BUSINESS. I JUST WANTED TO CHECK IN WITH YOU SWEETIE AND LET YOU KNOW THAT MOM IS OKAY AND I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU MORE THAN THE AIR THAT I BREATHE.
LOVE,
Linda Rapps
April 11, 2005
Dear Judy: You may not remember me...but I remember Dexter----he was my daughter, Kirsten's, special BUD!! You probably didn't know, but I lost my son (age 14) to a bicycle accident in 1986...so I'm here for you. Getting active was also a way I dealt (and that's all you can truly do...those special hearts never truly disappear!!...and they truly shouldn't!!) with it. My son, Alan, has a touring bicycle helmet safety presentation that goes throughout MO to schools, etc., promoting the use of safe bicycle use. I'm told it has reached more than 100,000 kids---so his soul is still doing what he always did when alive....being a special, helpful person (albeit also a stinker sometimes of a 'kid'). Drop a line to me...maybe we can talk. THINKING OF YOU!!! Kirsten's Mom, Linda
MOM
April 6, 2005
Hi there babycakes~
Well I guess I should tell you that mom is moving again. I know I know I know....mom just moved.
But I got some good news though. Larry and I purchased a business.It is in Florida. Larry has been gone for almost 2 weeks already. We took over on April 1st. So it is just me, TJ and Jack here in columbia. Larry is flying back on the 15th and on the 16th the movers will be here to load up our truck. We should be on the road on the 16th or the 17th the latest. I just wanted to let you know...and know that i love you with all my heart and i miss you just as much.
love,
Bkythe Anderson
March 30, 2005
hey dex, how are you? i'm doing good. i hope you had a wonderful easter. it's pretty much the same old same old down here. it kinda sucks but oh well. i guess i am going go get going. love ya dexter. mmfwcl
Jenna Casteel
March 28, 2005
hey dude, man i was just thinking about u and decided 2 wright in the guest book thing-i just figured out u could write in it (lol). yea i jus wanted 2 tell u happy easter and that we all miss u.; but i'm glad ur in a better place,I can't wait 2 c u again.
Debi Einhorn
March 26, 2005
Miss you much my "instant buddy", and all the times we could have shared together here on earth, but...as I read 1Corinthians 15:42-58. I Praise the Lord! We will meet again! Perfect, whole, healed, and for eternity. Happy Easter to everyone from Sunny Florida. God Bless You Richly.
Debi
John Nelson
March 25, 2005
hey dude,
what is up I just found out that you can write in the guest book thing I think that is kool. it is hard to write these things with out crying. Dude I am glad that you aree in a safe place now but it just feels like one of those days that you would call me up and we would go do something. play nintendo or something. I also just found out that there is going to be some kind of meeting in a couple weeks that I am going to go to. I am hoping to go to your grave some time I need to I have not been out there since we have had the funeral. I also need to stop and talk to you out there on brazito. I pass it every day going to school. hey so I can not wait till I get up there tosee you again dude and my uncle roy to tell him I said hi. Love you dude ttyl
John Christopher Nelson
JUDI FITZGRALD
March 22, 2005
HI BABYCAKES~
THIS IS MOM, I HAD A HORRIBLE DAY TODAY. AND I HAVE SOME NEWS FOR YOU. IT SEEMS THERE IS A BOOK THAT IS GOING TO BE PUBLISHED CALLED CROSSES ACROSS OUR NATION. IT IS BEING PUBLISHED BY JLM MARKETING. IT IS A BOOK ABOUT ROADSIDE MEMORIALS AND GUESS WHAT...YOU ARE GONNA BE IN IT. THEY EMAILED ME THRU YOUR WEBSITE AND ASKED ME TO PUT YOUR STORY IN THERE BOOK. I SENT THEM A PICTURE OF YOU, YOUR GRAVE AND ROADSIDE CROSS. AND THEN I HAD TO WRITE A STORY ABOUT YOUR LIFE, AND WHAT HAPPENED. YOU KNOW..WHY YOU ARE IN HEAVEN NOW. I AM SO EXCITED. THEY SAID IT IS SCHEDULED FOR A DISTRIBUTION DATE OF JUNE 2005. THEY ARE WORKING ON FORMATTING IT NOW AND WILL BE SENDING ME A COPY OF THE PROOF IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS. THE BOOK IS SUPPOSED TO BE A REMINDER TO PEOPLE AS WHAT AND WHY THE CROSSES ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ARE THERE. IT IS A WAY OF TELLING PEOPLE WHY THE CROSSES ARE THERE. I THINK IT IS A GREAT IDEA. YOU KNOW WE SEE THE CROSSES ALL THE TIME ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, BUT YOU DON'T KNOW THEIR STORY. THIS BOOK WILL ALLOW THEIR STORIES TO BE HEARD. I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW WHAT WAS GOING ON. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU WITH ALL MY HEART.
LOVE,
MOM
Katherine Hayden
March 15, 2005
Hey Dexter, it's been awhile since i have been to see you. I know before you left you said something about getting together. I'm sorry that I didn't call you. I wish I would have kept in better touch with you after TJ. Jessie is doing good. I think she found the person she wants to be with. Her birthday is coming soon and she is going to be 17. She has had some bad times and i prayed that you were looking after her. I know how much she loves you. We all love you. Have fun. I miss you and love you.
MOM
March 10, 2005
HELLO EVERYBODY!
JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT I WILL BE AT DEXTER'S GRAVESITE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 12 AT NOON. IF ANYBODY WOULD LIKE TO MEET ME THERE...THAT WOULD BE GREAT. I WOULD LOVE TO MEET SOME OF HIS FRIENDS. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
-JUDI
DEXTER'S MOM
Blythe Anderson
March 5, 2005
hey Dex, wut up? not too much going on here. just listenin to ICP and writin to ya. well, i gotta make this one short. just wanted to say "hi" to ya. love ya.
much clown love.
MOM
March 4, 2005
HI THERE BABYCAKES! JUST MISSING YOU AND WISHING YOU WERE HERE!
I LOE YA WITH ALL MY HEART!
Rob and Rose White
February 27, 2005
Just want to let you know you and Dexter are in our thoughts and prayers. Bless the children for they are the light.
They are the truth of spirit in flight.
Blessings
Rob and Rose
Laura's parents
Blythe Anderson
February 26, 2005
Hey dex how are you? ima good. i might be going to an ICP concert next month in texas. i am going to take along a photo of you if i go. hope your havin a great time up there. someday i will see you again. and then we can all blast ICP music for all the heavens to hear. well, i was just writing to say hi. later dexter. much clown love.
Blythe and Shawn
Blythe Anderson
February 24, 2005
hey Dex, how are you doing? I went up to North Dakota for almost two weeks and i had to fly back down here. It was so beautiful above the clouds. They looked like majestic snow covered mountains. I got to see a glimpse of the paridise that you are in. When I was 27,000 feet I wasn't even scared. I felt like you were there with me. Take care Dexter. Talk to you soon.
Blythe
Meredith Prue
February 22, 2005
Thank you for stopping by my Jeffrey's memorial site. I am so sorry for the lost of your Angel Dexter... I hope they're up there hanging out and having a blast! Take care and you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Meredith, Jeff's Mom
MOM
February 20, 2005
HIYA BABYCAKES
WELL TODAY WAS GRANDPAS BIRTHDAY. I WAS GOING TO GO BY AND SEE HIM AT THE CEMETARY TODAY, BUT I GOT STUCK GOING INTO WORK TODAY. PROBLEMS AT WORK THAT I HAD TO FIX. I CALLED GRANDMA TODAY, SHE WAS AT YOUR UNCLE KURT'S HOUSE. THEY BBQ'D TODAY. I JUST WANTED TO FILL YOU IN WITH WHAT WAS GOING ON IN MY LIFE TODAY. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU BUNCHES BABYCAKES. TOODLES~!
LOVE,
MOM
February 18, 2005
HI BABYCAKES~
MOM WAS JUST THINKING ABOUT YOU AND MISSING YOU AND I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. I KINDA HAD A BAD DAY AT WORK TODAY AND WISH YOU WERE HERE SO WE COULD TALK.
I LOVE YOU!
DEXTERS MOM
February 13, 2005
HI ALL!!!
THIS IS DEXTERS MOM AND WANTED EVERYONE TO KNOW THAT ON THE WEBSITE YOU CAN NOW VOTE FOR HIS WEBSITE...IF YOU LIKE AND ENJOY HIS SITE I ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO VOTE FOR HIS SITE. I APPRECIATE ALL OF YOU AND LOVE YOU ALL FOR LOVING MY SON!
LOVE,
Blythe Anderson
February 8, 2005
Juggalo Wings
As you spread your juggalo wings
And fly through the heavens gates
You tell us to think of the finer things
Even as our hearts break
So many tears for you were shed
For you were taken from us to soon
So many things that were not said
And we thought it would be our doom
But no matter where you are
You'll be within our hearts
Because a juggalo is what you are
It doesn't matter how far apart
love you dex. much clown love
Blythe and Shawn
Blythe Anderson
February 7, 2005
hey Dex, how have you been? i've been okay. me and chelsea want to go spend some time with you this summer. and of course we'll bring the ICP cd's! i hope you're having a great time. but not too much. lol! we miss you a lot. i had a dream about you and wes the other night. it felt good to see your sweet face and your dazzeling smile. love ya lots. much clown love. Blythe and Shawn
MOM
February 3, 2005
JUST TO LET YOU KNOW...I HAVE SPONSORED DEXTER'S GUESTBOOK FOR ANOTHER YEAR! SO NO WORRIES, DEXTER'S SITE IS NOT GOING ANYWHERE!
~LOVE TO EVERYBODY WHO VISITS MY SON, HE LOVES EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU AND MISSES YOU AS MUCH AS YOU MISS HIM! BUT ALWAYS REMEMBER, THE RAYS OF SUN....THE BLOW OF THE WIND...THE DROPS OF RAIN....IS DEXTER TOUCHING US IN HIS ONLY WAY THAT HE CAN NOW. HE IS THE SMILE OF A STRANGER AND THE GLOW OF A RAINBOW.
becky (emilys mum)
February 2, 2005
hiya juddi im so sorry for the loss of your son Dexter,i want you to know you are in my thoughts,lovely site great tribute to your son
love to you and hugs
love becky xxxxxxxxxx
MOm
January 31, 2005
Hi Babycakes~
I have been busy working on your site again. I have anew thing on it...it is 'Teen Angels'. This is a site that is dedicated to kids just like you. I was invited to join it and I think it is wonderful..you are on their site as well. I have been talking to Westley the past few days. It is GREAT! He loves you alot and misses you just like i do...well..maybe not just like i do, but you know what i mean. I wanna try and get to together with him and some of your other friends, but i'd like to wait until the weather gets just a little bit better. i'd like for them to meet me at your resting place, but i will try and set something up in your honor sweetie, okay. well..i just wanted to say hi and i love you and i miss you bunches and bunches and bunches.
all my love babycakes!
Leslie D
January 28, 2005
Thank you for signing John's guestbook. I know this first year has been a very difficult time for you. May God bless you and May God and His angels hold you in His loving arms until you and Dexter are reunited.
Westley Peterson
January 27, 2005
Hi Judi, you know a little while before the accident Dexter had talked about us goin to see you in arizona and stayin tehre for part of the summer he thought that would be the coolest thing ever and i was up for it becuase i had been interested in meeting you and all of his other freinds. If you were woundering alot of Dex's freinds and my freinds too have helped alot though out the year. I needed no therapy because that truely wouldnt have done me much good. I came to realise that when somehting as serious as somthing like what had happend that day, can only be helped by the healing of your freinds not therapy, all of my freinds and Dexters freinds helped each other down here cope with that, not to mention my girlfreind, her name is Jenny and we've been goin out for about 9 months now and when ever I'm sad she has been there for me. I dont think there has ever been once when i cryed for him that there wasnt a shoulder to lean on or a freind to help because Dexter made more freind than I will ever know. I didnt get to know most of them until after the accident thats when i really got to know Jason and Stacey and alot of his other freinds. I just hoped and prayed every time i went to church after that accident that you have realised that Dex may have left you physically but spiritualy he is still with you and your family and that he really did love you alot, Cj, Buffy, Chelsea, and I would know becuase when we hung out he would talk about you here and there. Im sorry for all of the pain this has ever brought you or any one else that knew Dex. Good-Bye.
-Wes
Elaine
January 21, 2005
Dropping in to let you know that I am holding you deep inside my thoughts and prayers on this day, May God Surround you with love and peace to your heart. May he send you comfort to get you through the day. God Bless you and hold you always. Love Elaine and Angel Michelle
Mandy
January 21, 2005
Hello, I saw the banner for your website on the Teen Angels Forever In The Light topsite list. First of all, I am very sorry for the loss of your precious angel, Dexter. It is easy to see how much he is loved and missed through your loving tribute. :-)
Secondly, welcome to Teen Angels. I hope that you'll find the group to be supportive, kind, and helpful in some ways. Anyway, please take care and stay strong. My thoughts are with you.
-Mandy-
Tami
January 19, 2005
I just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family....May Gods grace surround and comfort you...
hugs
Tami
Moira(Tyler Cope's Mom) Jones
January 18, 2005
I just wanted to drop by and say that i am so sorry that i missed your Angel Dexter's First Anniversary In Heaven. I just want you to know that i am thinking of you and praying that your day wasn't too upsetting for you. First's of things after our Angels are gone are always the hardeest. it has been nearly 6 years for me and even though time does heal the missing piece of your heart that will never again be filled will alway be there as you think of your Angel now and always. Moira
Carole Pendergrass
January 18, 2005
As a parent who has loss a child my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for the loss of your son Dexter. One day we will be together with our boys. Thank God for eternal life.
I can tell you that as time goes by the wound in your heart will heal not because you have lost you love for Dexter who was so dear to you but because you have gained a new strength and a greater faith.
Hugs, Carole
Joyce Allman
January 18, 2005
Thinking of you and yours at this difficult time.
God bless,
Joyce
Shirley Baer
January 17, 2005
I am so sorry for the loss of your precious Dexter. May God bless you and give you strength. I know your grief and i feel your pain. Luv
Dianna Brown
January 17, 2005
My Dear Judi,I know how hard it is on the 1st anniversary of your angel as i have lost my son in a car acc.I pray that the Lord is with you and help you this Month.
Just know that my heart go's out to you & yours.
Love & Hugs
Dianna/Shawn's mom
Karen Jenkins
January 17, 2005
May God bless and comfort you and
your family on this hard road of
grief.
Glenda Black
January 17, 2005
I just wanted to let you know that I visited Dexter's online Memorial Site. I am so sorry for the loss of your handsome son. Please know that I am sending you my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs, Glenda
Angel Reminders (Group) Yahoo
Angie Walters
January 16, 2005
Just seen your web site listed on Teen Angels - Forever in the Light and wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I too lost my 15 year old son Dustin in a car accident on July 8, 2001. Your web site for Dexter is beautiful. Love and hugs to you and your angel, from me and mine.
Deanna Fernandez
January 16, 2005
HI I CAME ACROSS YOUR SON ON TEEN ANGELS SITE,I WANTED TO SAY MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU IT IS SO VERY HARD TO LIVE OUT EACH DAY WITH OUR PRECIOUS CHILDREN.I LOST MY SON THROUGH A CAR ACCIDENT ALSO HE WAS 18 YEARS OLD WHEN THAT HAPPENED HIS NAME IS JASON RAMIREZ HE IS ALSO IN THE LEGACY AND ON TEEN ANGELS.I HOPE I CAN HELP COMFORTING YOU THROUGH THIS JUST EMAIL ME.YOUR SON WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU IN SPIRIT.MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
Peggy R Rozll
January 16, 2005
Dear Judi: I just saw your precious son, Dexter, on Teenangers Forever in The Light and I just wanted to visit his site and let you know that I am thinking of you with deep compassion as you go through this month of Dexter's first Heavenly anniversary. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My daughter, Jill, who was 18, had almost the same, identical accident as your son. I pray that as you travel through this difficult road of grief, that your pain will decrease and your joy in the Lord will increase. Always remember that each time the wind blows your hair, it is your precious, Dexter, sending you many Heavenly kisses. With many prayers, much love and lots of hugs, Peggy Rozell (Jill Rozell's mother)
Saralyn Smith
January 15, 2005
Judi,
I know this month has been so very difficult for you, and I pray that God is continuing to give you peace and comfort for each day. I am so glad you have added Dexter's site to Teen Angels!
Love and hugs,
Mom
January 11, 2005
Hi Babycakes!
Momma just wanted to say howdy. It seems I have been so busy with my new job, that I just do not have as much time to write to you. My new job is keeping my so busy that I think my head is spinning. I heard that Westley visited you on the 1 year anniversary of the accident...I am so glad that he visits you. You guys were the BEST OF FRIENDS! I would like for him to contact me, but I don't know if he would or not. Will you tell him it is okay to contact me! Thanks sweetie..mom misses you and loves you with all her heart.
Love,
Renee DuBois
January 4, 2005
Hi Dexter....it's me Renee,well it has been a year since you've been gone.this has been an extremely difficult year for your family,your grandma Betty and I still talk about you often....she misses you and grandpa sooooo much,you are so loved dexter,your mamma aches for you still as much as ever....grandma says she is continuing to take it one day at a time,she is still hurting so very badly,she is sad most of the time because she misses her favorite 2 boys.i am keeping an eye on grandma and grandma is keeping an eye on mom now that she has come back home so she can bee near you.keep an eye on them and hold them in your heart dexter.....God Bless You All.Renee
Leslie, Kayla, Kyle and Kole Linnenbrink
January 3, 2005
Dexter,
It's been a year and your absence is still greatly felt! Everyone misses you so much.
I hope that your mom has lots of support today. I'm going to call her later to see how she's doing.
Kayla reminded me that today is the year anniversary. We are going to the cemetary to visit with you.
I know you are at peace and in a much better place than we are. Dexter, please keep smiling down on those of us you left behind.
We love and miss you!
Minner, Kayla, Kyle and Kole
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