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for Jason Martino
Sponsored by Jay's Mom, Marilyn & Sister, Stacie.
Marilyn Radiff
April 8, 2025
Jay, I've been sitting here thinking what was happening 21 years ago at this very time. I was sitting next to you holding your hand knowing you were about to leave me forever, my heart was breaking into a million pieces. I was so scared, I didn't want to let you go, but I knew I had to, you were in so much pain. I put you in God's hands and off you went 21 years ago at this very time. My life, your children's life forever changed. I tried my best, but nothing has ever been the same.
I think about you constantly wishing I could just talk to you, hear your voice, your laugh, see that quickie grin on your face. I so miss everything about you! I love you so much!
Mom
Marilyn Radiff
April 10, 2024
20 years Jay, time flew by but not the pain! Only a few weeks after you were gone the paster from church told me time heels all wounds. He made me so angry with that statement I never spoke to him again!
So 20 years later my heart is still shattered, the pain in my chest is unbearable, the tears I cry keep flowing. Years, time will never make my heartache heal. You were my first born, my first love! The person I was the day you were born died when you died, I just exist in this world the best I can.
I love you to the moon and back, Mom
Marilyn Radiff
April 11, 2021
This is always so hard! Every year that goes by when the 8th of April comes I’m thrown right back to 2004. All the memories of that day come flooding back and knocked me right back down! It’s like losing you all over again and again. My heart shattered then and it’s still shattered! I love you and miss you with all my heart!
Mom
Audra J. Bowen (Bickford)
January 3, 2021
Jay, I pray you were there when Mike earned his wings. He needs guidance to see his way; he was not the same Mike these last few years. I think of you often, even more now that you have a buddy with you.
-- Aud
Holly Fairbairn
April 10, 2020
I think of you everyday!! You are never forgotten! Love you Jay!
Holly
Marilyn Radiff
April 10, 2020
I love and you miss with all that I am! My heart still hurts so much!
Holly Fairbairn
April 10, 2017
Jay, always in my heart, always on my mind. I love you forever, my friend!!!
Marilyn Radiff
April 9, 2017
Jay,
The tears still come, sometimes when I least expect them. The last couple of years I've worked harder moving forward, it's just not that easy
You were and will forever be my first love. I didn't know what love was until you were born. I laid eyes on you and it was instant, a mother's love lasts for eternity! We will be together again and a new adventure with this life stuff!
Until then as always "To the moon and back"!
Love, Mom
April 8, 2017
Jay its been thirteen years but it feels just like yesterday that we lost you. There is never a day that you don't enter my mind in some way. I don't see the kids as much as they are so grown up now and have their own lives to live. But when I do see them they remind me of you so much. This is a hard day for all of us but in our own ways remember and celebrate the past when you were with us and the joy you brought us. I Love You and am so grateful you came into my life.
Love Larry
04/08/2017
Todd and Tiffany Patterson
April 8, 2016
12 years ago it doesn't seem possible we think of you daily and tell the kids all about you I remember all the talks we had when we moved to Arizona we had so much fun back in the day I see the kids on facebook boy they sure look like you your mom updates us how they are doing they both have your beautiful eyes keep watching over everyone we love and miss you daily love you Jay
Holly Fairbairn
April 8, 2016
Hey Jay,
Your picture is in my room. I see you every day. Still can't believe you have gone away. Until we meet again, Jay, I love you and miss you. You will never be forgotten.
Love always, Holly
Marilyn Radiff
April 7, 2016
Jay,
Well it's that time of year again. I look out at the sky, the trees, the birds, even a butterfly - a Monarch flies by. I think of this day 12 years ago and everything that was going on. Our lives were changing so fast. It was such a hectic day. My head was spinning, my heart was breaking. I remember watching you lying in bed, you were sleeping so peacefully. Just couldn't take my eyes off of you. Never thinking that later that night you would leave your worldly body and fly away to your heavenly home. Twelve years but still so vivid in my mind, my heart. I love you my dear son and miss you more than words could ever say.
Love, Mom
Anthony Berumen
September 27, 2015
Jay,
Woke up this morning thinking about you and the great times and conversations we had. Miss you brother.
Ants
Marilyn Radiff
September 3, 2015
Jay,
I'm remembering you today, your 46th birthday. Remembering the exact moment you came into my life. Remembering what a beautiful baby you were and that you were always hungry! Remembering the little boy - always into something and being such a dare devil. Remembering the teenager who lived and breathed football. Remembering the college student that moved away from home to make it on your own. Remembering you becoming a father and finally understanding that parental love. I remember all the special things about you, especially today, your 46th birthday!!
Loving you always "To the moon and back"
Mom
Larry Radiff
April 8, 2015
Jay it's been a while since I have talked to you. Time just keeps flying by. I will tell you though you are always on my mind. I will always be grateful having you in my life. Not only as a father but also a good good friend. I miss the good times we spent together. Today your mom is alone on this day and I feel so bad. Jarryd said he will come over. Just reminds me of something you would of done. He is so like you. Good hearted. Ashley has grown up so much and so fast. Both of them have followed your footsteps and are, how do say it, AWESOME. Love You Jay
Marilyn Radiff
April 7, 2015
Jay,
Eleven (11) years you've been gone. Oh, Jay, where did the time go?
The kids were 10 & 11 and now they are grown adults. Oh, Jay, where did the time go?
You were so full of life. You brought JOY wherever you went. In my mind I still hear that snicker laugh and see your wonderful smile and then I think, where did the time go.
At times I think all the way back when you were a baby, you were the 'love' of my life!! Year by year watching you grow from a boy to a teenager to a college student then a 'father'. I was so very proud to say, "That guy is MY SON".
Oh, Jay, where did the time go??????
Love you always to the moon and back!!
Mom
"TO THE MOON AND BACK"
April 7, 2014
Marilyn Radiff
April 7, 2014
Ten years, how is that even possible???? As I sit here typing all the memories of the 24 hours before you left are flooding to the surface as if it was happening all over again. That terrible feeling in the pit of my stomach, tears flowing uncontrollably. I still ask myself "how did this happen"??? You were a good person, a kind person. A man who loved his children more than anything in the world. You had so much to live for.
The pastor told me not long after you left that time heals all wounds, but it doesn't. The mind takes over, scar tissue forms and you just go through the motions of living, but my heart is still shattered, maybe by now glued together, but there are cracks and pieces missing.
Jay, from the day you were born you were 'my person'. The first 5 years of your life it was just you and me. Then Stacie came and it was just the three of us. I thank you for giving me Ashley and Jarryd, they have helped me cope for the last 10 years. I don't know what I would do without them. I don't like to show my pain in front of them because they are dealing with their own pain of losing you. The kids did something special to remember you for life and I will put the picture up in your gallery. I love you and you will always be that special part of me.
Mom
Mom
September 3, 2013
Once upon a time this day, Sept, 3rd was the happiest day of my life. The day you came into the world, the day you came into my life. You (JAY) brought me so much joy, so much pride. I never knew what love was until I held you in my arms and looked into your beautiful blue eyes. You taught me so much during your life, mainly unconditional love.
Since you left this world, now this day, Sept. 3rd is a sad day for me. I can no longer look into your eyes and wish you a "HAPPY BIRTHDAY", make your favorite meal, your birthday cake. See that grin on your face just before you blow out the candles.
I know we are forever connected no matter where we might be. So on this day even though you are not here, it is still your birthday.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY SWEET SON"!
Love you always,
Mom
June 1, 2013
Jay,
I am sure you were watching from above and saw the bad week we all had. I can see your beautiful smile swelled with pride. Your son and daughter were right there for "Papa" doing everything in there power to be there for him.
Your children definitely inherited your sensitivity and kind heart.
Love you and miss you!!
Mom
Holly Fairbairn
April 9, 2013
Hey Jay, its me, late again as always...I think of you all the time and miss you so much...I remember stupid things like being at your house when we were kids or running into you at Kmart when you came from Arizona to visit...I see your beautiful blue eyes all the time so I know you are checking up on me and I thank you for that. I wish you were still here with all of us. Until we meet again, I love and miss you.
Love, Holl
Thomas Horton
April 8, 2013
Jay,
I cant believe its been 10 years now. There hasn't been a day i haven't thought about you. I still am truly sorry i couldn't have seen or spoken to you before you were taken from this world. I hope you forgive me for not being there.. You were always more than a best friend to me. As i read the posts on here to you it brought a tear to my eyes. You are truly loved and missed by everyone you knew. There are so many things i'd like to tell you, so much has happened, but can't find the words.. Just know i love you my friend and you will never be forgotten. Hopefully soon i will travel and see your mother, daughter and son, When i see their pictures i see you in everyone of them..
Love you
Tommy
Mom
April 8, 2013
Jay,
It's been 9 years ago today you earned your "angel wings" and flew away.
You are on my mind every day! I close my eyes and see your face when you were a baby, a little boy, a teenage, a young man, a man and a father.
In every phase of your life you brought so much joy!
It might be 9 years, but it seems like yesterday to me.
I love you, love you my sweet son, Jay!
Mom
Audra B.
February 3, 2013
Not sure what's going on in my head, but I dreamt of you last night; we were teenagers & you were helping me at work. A few more classmates joined you recently. Keep sending your spirit to me and your loved ones.
Marilyn Radiff
December 4, 2012
Jay,
10 years ago today marks the "beginning of the end". We were told you had cancer.
It is so hard for me to believe 10 years has gone by so fast.
You fought such a hard, courageous battle against a horrible disease. But you were the strong one. I admire you in so many ways.
Most of all I miss you with all that I am.
I love you, my dear son, and look forward to the day I finally get to see your beautiful "blue" eyes again.
Mom
Holly Fairbairn
September 20, 2012
Just heard the song "Fire and Rain" and it always reminds me of you because of the lyrics--"Just yesterday morning, they let me know you were gone" and "I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend, but I always thought that I'd see you again." I know that I will see you again, but I still wish you were here with all of us. I also remember when my mom told me you were gone, it was the saddest day of my life and I know it was for your mom, sister, and kids too. Anyway, just wanted to let you know that I think about you often and miss you so so much. Remember listening to your KISS record, well I went to see them in concert (and I don't even like them) and I know you were there, probably laughing and teasing me because I had to listen to them. They were good though and some of their songs are good. Love you my friend forever and always and you are always in my heart and thoughts.
Holly Fairbairn
September 4, 2012
Hi Jay! As you know, I got married so don't let the last change fool you. You are always in my heart. I think of you everyday. I love you my dearest friend always and forever and miss you so very much. Save a place for me up there.
Mom
September 3, 2012
"Happy Birthday Jay" !
Today would have been your 43rd birthday, but you are not here to celebrate. I miss you today, I am remembering the day you were born and how happy you made me. I can still see your little face, remember your cry - your first smile. I am sad you are not here, but I know you are not alone in heaven, you have Grandma and Uncle Dave, even Katie, Goldie and Jake to celebrate with.
Happy Birthday my dear son, I love you to the moon and back!!
Mom
Audra B
July 19, 2012
It's been so long since I've posted, but it doesn't mean I don't think of you. It's been a tough year for me, lots of losses & a few more to come. Another classmate has joined you, leaving her 13-yr old daughter to cope; when will a cure be found? I'm sending my love to all the angels, their pain is no more.
Marilyn Radiff
April 9, 2012
Love you and miss you Jay!!!
Mom
December 31, 2011
Hi Jay, well another year is coming to an end. Wow and what a tough year it has been. Some good (Ashley graduating from high school) and some bad (Jarryd moving out on his own). But mostly still missing you so very much! I've been told it is time to move on, but those people have never lost a child, they have no idea what they are talking about. That Marilyn died the very moment you did and like you she will never return.
With Ashley and Jarryd on their own now there is a new phase of my life starting. I have no idea where I am headed, but I do know my memories of you are still in the fore front. I hang on to them for dear life.
I look forward to the day you come to get me and take me to heaven. Could be tomorrow, could be in many years from now. Until then, I love you my dear son and miss you so very much.
Mom
Holly Piserchio
September 6, 2011
Alway thinking about you...Love you forever.
Holly
Mom
September 3, 2011
At 12:45 pm, September 3rd, 1969 you came into this world and into my life. You brought me so much joy and happiness. Today I celebrate your life and only wish you were here so that I could hug you and give you a BIG birthday kiss!!!
To The Moon and Back!!
Love you, Mom
Mom
August 12, 2011
I prayed to you last night. I know you are watching, if ever your daughter needed you, she sure needs you now. Please, between you and GOD, please do something to help her!!
Shane Kendzior
August 12, 2011
Hey Jay. Havent been here in a while but you know you are thought of often, and always missed.
Stacie
August 11, 2011
Hi Jay,
Think about your every day! We all miss you so much and need your help and guidance. I love you today and forever! XOXO
December 23, 2010
Was thinking of you and wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas!!!!!!!! You are always on my mind and will remain in my heart forever. I love you very much, Jay.
Until we meet again, Holly
Holly Piserchio
April 9, 2010
Hi Jay,
Miss you lots. You are always on my mind and in my heart.
Love ya, Holl
Mom
April 8, 2010
TO THE MOON AND BACK!
I love you, my sweet Jay!
Marilyn Radiff
December 31, 2009
Jay, another year has come and gone without you. My heart aches everyday.
I am really trying, but living without you doesn't get any easier with time.
But you are not in heaven alone anymore, you have grandma now along with your aunt and uncles.
Knowing you and David, you will probably be having a good time at midnight. I only wish I could be with all of you celebrating the new year.
God has left me here for some reason without my family. Maybe some day I will figure it out.
Until then, my dear son, TO THE MOON AND BACK!!!!!
Love you - Mom
Audra B.
October 2, 2009
How I wish I could go back to your porch & change the dreams we hoped to achieve by age 40; I will NEVER forget those days. Mike & I sure would appreciate you watching over Shellie, not sure she is fully prepared for her immediate future!
Marilyn Radiff
September 3, 2009
On September 3rd, 1969, Jason M. Martino was born. He brought so much joy and love into this world.
Today, Jay would be "40" years old.
I celebrate this day, I celebrate your life and all the memories I will hold in my heart forever!!
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JAY", I love you,
MOM
TO THE MOON AND BACK!!!!!
Shane Kendzior
July 26, 2009
Hey Jay!! Been a long time since I have written. I know you hear me in prayer but thought I would write today instead. So many things have changed and I often wish you were here. I would have loved to have the wife meet you. You could help me talk her into buying a jet ski. Would have loved to have you go to Poland for the wedding. I am sure you would have been up for the travel. You see whats up at the paper. Im not going back, but I imagine you would have been able to hang in and go places. Changing careers at 35 is scary, but I will make it work. I am guilty of losing touch with your Mom and Stacie. I will change that. I miss you Jay. You are not forgotten. Much love Bro.
Stacie Martino-Sedlmayer
July 24, 2009
We were able to spend some family time together recently - I always end up shocking mom with stories of the crazy things you did! *tee hee* Now Ashley and Jarryd are following in your foot steps: tubing down the river & cliff diving at the lake. Of course we worry, but we know you are watching over them. While you were here, you did a great job of instilling values in them that are only being enforced by our wonderful mother who taught us so well. Ashley is even on her way to graduating high school early, with hopes of a career im math, a subject she excels in. I have no idea who is going to help her with her calculus homework, but she probably won’t need any. I know Jarryd can do the same thing once he puts his mind to it. He is a culinary genius! I envision him becoming a famous chef. His love of music and cars reminds me alot of you. I can just see him now, driving a tricked out classic with a stereo to match. I miss you so much, but I'm grateful that I can see you in the eyes of your children. Now I am connecting with alot of your friends online...I feel you all around! I love you Jay! I pray that you can thwart any attempts to hold the kids back (I know you know what I'm talking about)SMOOCH!
Marilyn Martino
June 24, 2009
I sent you a "Happy Father's Day" wish, but for some reason they did not print it.
Ashley & Jarryd put new frogs in your garden and we sent you balloons!
We love and miss you so very much!!!
Mom
Holly Piserchio
June 23, 2009
Hey Jay,
I don't write much, but think of you often. I hear songs that remind me of you and it makes me want to cry, but of course, I hold it in. Keep watching over me and your family, I know we all need it.
Love and miss you lots, Holly
Mom
May 5, 2009
I miss you so much. In a short five years there have been so many changes. Ashley is driving, she has a steady boyfriend (I know you wouldn't like that one bit). Jarryd has grown so much, he is the tallest of the family now.
By writing this it makes me feel you are not really gone, you are just not here right now.
My heart just aches. I love you so much!!!
Stacie
April 8, 2009
Hi Jay,
I miss you so much! I think of you often, what life would be like if you were still here. I was just at a wedding the other day and could not help but imagine that it was your wedding. At 34, I am now the same age as you were when you left us. I always wonder if I am doing right by you and living my life in honor of yours. I love you!!
Love,
Stacie
April 8, 2009
Memories of yesterday
So delight my heart
Those very special times
That time can not erase
And in my heart they will
Always hold a special place
Nothing speaks so loudly
or is heard so plainly
As the silent voice
Of a Mother's Love.
My sweet Jay, five years ago today you went to your heavenly home. I know you are at peace, but I still miss you so very very much!!!
Love Mom
Mom
February 14, 2009
My dear sweet Jay, I heard your voice this morning, telling me it was ok, you had "Her", our beautiful sweet Katie.
She is up with you now. I told her she could go swimming anytime now and you would play ball with her again!!
Poor Jarryd was so upset, he was afraid to let her go, he said she was the only thing left he had of you.
So your sweet baby dog is finally home with you and I know she is much happier!!!
I love you both and miss so very much!!
MOM
stacie sedlmayer
December 17, 2008
Hi Jay,
As the holiday season approaches, my mind is flooded with memories of us playing in the snow. A smile comes across my face as I picture you making the snowman (and woman) anatomically correct. tee hee! I often share our winter stories with my friends. I wish your kids could see the holidays like we did........I miss you so much!! If I can get them to come, we'll go up north and make a snowman for you!!
I LOVE YOU!!
Mom
December 4, 2008
Jay, this is a day I will never forget, the day we found out you were sick. My heart is forever shattered, the hurt as fresh today as it was 6 years ago.
I love and miss you so much!!!
Mom
Mom
November 27, 2008
It's Thanksgiving. I have so many memories of you on Thanksgiving. Oh, how you loved to eat and I loved cooking for you!!!
Nothing is the same, it never will be. I miss you so very much, the ache in my heart is still so strong.
I love you - Mom
Holly Piserchio
September 11, 2008
Hey Jay. Just thought I would say Hi. I think about you all the time, some days are harder than others. I know we will meet again, but it doesn't take away the sadness and pain. Love you forever, Holly
Mom
September 3, 2008
Happy Birthday "Jay"!
39 years ago today you came into this world!! You really made a difference in the lives of so many. Especially mine!! I am so honored that I was your mother. That I was there to watch you grow, to watch your triumphs and your glories. That I was there to console you were you were hurt.
Today I celebrate your life and everything that you were. Later this afternoon watch for the balloons and read the messages of love that will be sent to you!!!
We will have your favorite cake and blow out your candles!! Listen while we sing "Happy Birthday"!!
Love you my dear son!!! Mom
mom
July 28, 2008
Jay, your class had their reunion this last weekend. The website turned out nice. Your picture is in the photo album quite a few times. It was so nice of them to remember you in such a nice way. A memory book is being made and will be mailed to the kids.
You are so greatly missed in so many ways! I love and miss you so very much!!
Love, mom
Mom
July 15, 2008
You have some wonderful friends, Jay!!! I've received a couple of emails about your 20th reunion. They are going to make sure that in spirit you will be there with them!!!
I love you and miss you so very much!!! Love, Mom
Audra Bowen-Bickford
July 13, 2008
Jay,
I've been heavily involved in sharing your life with the Central '88 alumni. I know your presence will be felt at the reunion; please watch over everyone - and smile, as usual. www.pueblocentralwildcatsclassof88.myevent.com
.
MOM
May 15, 2008
COME LIFT UP YOUR VOICES IN CHORUS WITH MINE
COME DRINK AND BE MERRY, TURNING GRIEF TO GOOD CHEER
TILL WE STAND WITH HIM, AGAIN DRAWING NEAR
HERE’S HEALTH TO HIS FAMILY AND ONE TO HIS LASS
WE HOLD UP A PINT AND ALL SHARE FROM ONE GLASS
LET US DRINK AND BE MERRY, TURN GRIEF TO DELIGHT
TILL THAT DAY WHEN WE SEE HIM AND AGAIN HOLD HIM TIGHT
NEVER FAILING HIS FRIENDS, ALWAYS THERE TO GIVE AID
ALWAYS LEADING HIS FAMILY AS HE KNELT AND HE PRAYED
HIS SHIP LIES IN HARBOR, WAITING TO SAIL
I PRAY FOR SMOOTH SEAS AND SOFT WINDS TO PREVAIL
WHEN WE LEAVE HERE TO MEET HIM, WHETHER BY LAND OR BY SEA
I WILL NEVER FORGET HIS AFFECTION FOR HIS FAMILY.
Mom
May 10, 2008
Mother's Day 1989 -
It was going to be my first Mother's Day without you, you were at ASU, your freshman year. I was feeling so down and whenever I feel down I am always doing something different to my hair. Saturday before that Mother's Day I was getting a perm and during the middle of the perm there you were walking in the door. You looked at me and said "surprise, "Happy Mother's Day"!! I remember flying out of that chair into your arms, I was so happy to see you.
You were always full of surprises and how much I loved you for that!! How I wish you would just walk in the door today and say "Hi Mom"!! I can wish, can't I??? I know you are in heaven and I know you are ok. I know you are with me, I smelled your after shave this morning. Thank you for being around me.
I love you, Jay! Mom
Stacie Sedlmayer
April 9, 2008
Hi Jay,
Miss you so much brother, but I feel you all around me. Watch over mom and the kids - they really need you. I try to do my best, but sometimes it doesn't seem to be enough. After one wave crashes us, we can't stand before another comes along. We need a ray of sunshine over us soon!!! I love you so much!!
Stacie
Jay, Ashley, Jarryd in San Diego
Mom
April 8, 2008
My sweet Jay, I miss so very much!!! You left us four years ago today, my heart just aches for you. How I wish things were different, but I know you are doing your thing in heaven. Please hold us close and keep playing your little tricks so we know you are around.
We love you - Mom, Ashley, Jarryd
Mom
March 31, 2008
Jay - here we go again - Take care of George!!
Love you! Mom
Mom
March 13, 2008
First, thank you for the dream! It seemed so real, like you were still here.
Second, Jarryd is lost, he needs to know somehow that you are still around, watching over him. I will do the best I can, but I will need your help. I love you and I miss you so much. It just isn't any easier today as it was when you left. Almost four years now and my heart still hurts as much as ever.
Mom
February 24, 2008
Just thinking about you and Uncle Dave. I can feel the two of you around me, I miss you both so very much. I think things are getting better, I pray they are. Love you, Jay, I just love you so much!! Mom
Mom
February 18, 2008
Hi Jay, Uncle David has a guest book too and I just wrote to him. I know the two of you are around, I feel you and can hear David talking to me. It helps to know I'm not alone in making this major decision. That doesn't mean it isn't hard, I have to take my emotions out and do what the doctors say. Stick around, both of you, I need you. Love you so much, Jay. Mom
Mom
February 5, 2008
I just miss you so much. I know people think I am crazy when I say I see you everytime I look to the west, I see your shape in the mountains, it is so clear to me. Looking there brings me peace and sadness. I don't care what anyone says, this does not get easier with time. It still feels like you just left yesterday. Grandma says she dreams about you every night, she can't remember the dreams only that you are there. Thank you Jay. You and grandma always had a special bond, she always says you were her boy!!! I'm so glad you had that relationship with her. She needs you now more than ever and since she sees you in her dreams, I know you are close. Thank you Jay. I miss you so much. Love Mom
Mom
February 3, 2008
Jay - put your arms around me, I need to feel your hug.
Love - Mom
Mom
January 19, 2008
I love you so very much. So much going on, I stare at your pictures wondering what to do. I saw this somewhere:
"GOD" saw him getting tired, a cure not meant to be, so "HE" put his arms around him and whispered "Come with Me"
Jay, I understand that, I know you are in a peaceful place, I accept that. I cherish the time we had together, I know it is not the end. We were together in life before this many times and I know we will be together again. Whether it is teacher like before, or son like it was this time or just as friends. We are tied, we have a bond that can never be broken by death. We will see each other again, I believe that with all my heart. But I know this does not take away the fact that I miss you with everything that I am. Missing you doesn't mean I haven't excepted that you are with "GOD", they are two different things. If I am wrong, show me. Love, Mom
Mom
January 6, 2008
Happy New Year, Jay! I wrote you the other day, but this site decides whether or not to print and I guess they decided not to print what I wrote. Anyway Happy New Year, I think about you constantly and keep wondering. Love you - Mom
Mom
December 24, 2007
"Merry Christmas" Jay! Oh how you loved Christmas, from the time you could remember till the time you left, you always loved Christmas. You loved the food, the presents (giving and receiving). I can see your face now, that grin, when you open your presents. Then you got that same grin when Ashley and Jarryd would open their presents. I guess that is why this time of year is so hard on me. I miss you, I miss your smile, I miss the sound you made when you ate good food. I miss seeing you hugging and loving your children. I just miss you my sweet son. So "Merry Christmas" to you up in heaven. I am thinking of you and hope you are watching me and the kids. Love you - Mom
Mom
December 10, 2007
Hanging in there, Jay. This is so hard for me, but I am doing the best I can. I miss you, David and Verna so much, I feel so alone, so many people around me yet so alone. I love you my sweet son so very much. Mom
Mom
December 3, 2007
Jay - thinking of you today on Dave's birthday, I hope the two of you are celebrating. I miss you both so much and the one thing that help is to tell myself the two of you are together in heaven. Love, Mom
stacie
November 28, 2007
Hey Jay,
Went to see Van Halen the other night. As I sat there and listened to them, I couldn't help but think how much you and Uncle Dave would have enjoyed the show. I was wishing that you could be there with me and then had an overwhelming feeling that you were. Thanks for joining me.....I LOVE YOU!!!
Mom
November 21, 2007
"Happy Thanksgiving" Jay! I remember how much you loved this holiday, you really loved to eat and I enjoyed watching you. One year after you went home about an hour you came back. You said your stomach hurt so bad because you ate way too much and wanted to know if Larry had any stomach medicine.
Well, you, uncle david, aunt verna, uncle les, grandpa miles and grandpa les have a wonderful thanksgiving. I will be thinking of everyone of you and the day we can all be together to celebrate as a family again! I love you - Mom
Mom
November 13, 2007
Love you, Jay!!! Please guide me from above, I'm stuck. Part of me wants to crawl into a hole, the other part doesn't know what to do. I know you are here I can feel you. I'm asking GOD to take the load off that I can no longer handle. I accepted too much responsibility and my stomach is paying the price. I trust in GOD and you to help me with the kids and everything else that is going on now. I just wished it didn't have to be this way. It is still so hard for me to believe you are not here, sometimes I think I see you driving your truck, but I take a second look and it is not you. I miss you so much!!! Mom
Mom
October 27, 2007
I love you!!!!!!!
Help me to understand!!!!
Mom
October 10, 2007
Love you Jay, I think about you so many times during a day, still waiting for you to walk in the door! I had a wonderful dream of you last night, I love it when you come into my dreams. Miss you my sweet son and love you so much! Mom
Mom
September 17, 2007
Jay - I miss you and love you. Saturday was a bad day, I cried so hard for you for hours, just couldn't stop. We need your help, Jarryd and I. I know you are with us, I know I need to be quiet and still so I can hear you. I trust you are always there for us, but now we need special help. This life has become very hard for me and I have just run out of answers nor do I know which way to turn. I am lost. Please find me!!!
Love Mom
stacie
September 8, 2007
Hi Jay,
There is not a day that passes without you in my thoughts. Its hard, but we are all doing our best to keep it together. Send us your strength and love.
Miss and love you everyday!!
Jason M. Martino - 6 months old
Mom
September 3, 2007
September 3rd, 2007
Today I celebrate the day of your birth.
I celebrate the boy with the beautiful blue eyes.
I celebrate the teen who followed his dreams.
I celebrate the man you became.
I celebrate the father that loved his children.
I celebrate the brother who adored his sister.
I celebrate the best son in the world.
TO THE MOON AND BACK!
Love, Mom, Stacie, Ashley, Jarryd
HOLLY PISERCHIO
August 20, 2007
THANKS FOR COMING TO MY DREAM LAST WEEK. I KNEW YOU WERE UP THERE WATCHING, BUT KNOWING FOR SURE IS ALWAYS HELPFUL. WATCH OVER MY MOM, SHE NEEDS IT.
LOVE YOU ALWAYS, HOLLY
Mom
July 22, 2007
Thank you, Jay. I love you!!!!
Mom
July 18, 2007
Hi Jay! Lot of changes going on. We are getting ready for school to start this coming Monday. Working on getting grandma and papa here. Sometimes I wish I could talk to you (besides talking to myself talking to you). Things are falling into place, so thank you and God from above for letting it all happen so soon. Please watch over Dave, I'm feeling so sad about not being able to talk to him. Maybe you could put a hint in his ear to call me. I call but he doesn't feel like talking and he doesn't answer the emails. I'm feeling sad about leaving Colorado for good, I always thought I would go back there and live, but I know now (at least for now) this is my home. You brought me here for a reason, I'll just keep hanging around till I figure it out. Oh how much I miss you. I sound like a broken record when I say "I just can't believe you are gone", but it is true. I feel lost with out Verna, she was there for me when I lost you and I was there for her when she lost LeRoy. When things get down and I get upset I feel like I don't have anyone to talk to. I still can't believe that David wants to go through this without his family. Put your arms around all of us (including David) and let us feel the love! Love you - Mom
Mom
June 21, 2007
Hi Jay! As time goes by and with all this stuff going on in our family, I miss you more and more. The pain doesn't get any better sometimes it is worse. I am scared now, after you left I didn't think I would ever be afraid of anything ever again. But now with all that has been going on I never thought I would be the only one left here. I have Stacie and the kids, but... Watch over Dave be there for him, he loved you so much, it was just hard for him to say the words. I love you and miss you. Mom
Stacie Martino-Sedlmayer
May 29, 2007
Hey bro,
Took your boy on his first real camping trip. I tried to do all the things you would have done with him - hiking, fishing and what not. He helped Eric with the campfire. He really liked sleeping in the tent and making smores. I wish you could have been there, but I'm glad you came to see me the next night. You looked so good. I love you so much!
Mom
May 20, 2007
Love you Jay! Your kids are growing up so fast. Ashley went to her 8th grade formal dance, she was dressed up and looked so pretty. Your son did well at his concert at the Chandler Arts Center and got an award for the most improved, he was really surprised!!! I look at Ashley and see your face, your eyes, your smile. Jarryd has your personalty, such a sweet young man. They are both so you and even though there are times they both drive me insane, with them here with me I still have parts of you. It's been another horrible week, I hate it every time the phone rings. Jay when is this going stop? At least for awhile. I am dreading going home this time with all the things I am suppose to do. Hang in there with me please, I need all the strength I can get. I look at your picture as I am typing and still can not believe you are gone. I haven't stopped crying this week and have the time I don't know who I am crying for I am just crying. I don't know where all the tears come from. I do know my eyes hurt like you know what. I miss you son, I miss you so much!!!! I love you - Mom
Mom
May 12, 2007
Hi Jay- I'm having a hard time in beginning this. I miss you so much especially on Mother's Day. You always treated me so special and did nice things for me. Your cards were always so loving and always made me cry. It was that one day out of the year that you were mushy and let me know how much you loved me. This year is especially hard for me, grandma and Amanda. I wish I could be with them. The kids and Stacie are planning something and I really do appreciate it. I will be thinking of you all day and I know you will be with me. I Love you Jay!!!!! Mom
stacie sedlmayer
May 8, 2007
Hi Jay,
I think of you all the time, but you've really been on my mind lately. I hear songs or see things that make me feel like you are sending hints that you are with us. I miss and love you so very much!
Mom
April 19, 2007
It's been a tough week. I just love you and miss you so much!!! I just need to feel your arms around me and your voice telling me "it's ok mom". Love you - Mom
Audra B
April 15, 2007
The past three years have flown by so quickly. The memories of our younger days are so vivid at times. You must know how much you are missed; keep sending your thoughts!
Mom
April 9, 2007
Jay - I wrote a poem to you yesterday but they must've rejected it. You know what the poem says anyway so I guess it's not important that it wasn't printed.
You also know how much I miss you, how much I love you, how much I wish things were different. I'm still working on trying to understand and go forward, I just get stuck sometimes. That is when I am quiet and I listen for your voice and then I am ok again for awhile. I just can't believe how fast three years can go by, yet is seems like yesterday. I love you - Mom
Shane Kendzior
April 8, 2007
What up bro. You are on my mind often, but more than usual this weekend of course. I miss you a bunch. I still get a chuckle now and then remembering some of the times we had. Mill Ave. Beer Co. Enough said right? Please tell my grandma hi, and I wish she could help me with a few things right now. Once again, I miss you.
Always in my heart, and with great respect.....Shane
Mom
February 23, 2007
Jay - thinking of you and loving you! Mom
Mom
February 6, 2007
Hi Jay!!! Miss you so much!!! Especially yesterday, I had nobody to call to help. I did the best I could. I can't help thinking if you were just here, that none of all of this is really happening. I've alienated everyone from my life. Then when I'm in trouble I have no one to help me, I always had you, just a phone call away. Oh Jay, I just don't know what to do. I start something that's positive and go in a full circle and I am back where I started. I'm so confused, I just don't know what to do. I just wish you were here! Mom
Mom
January 1, 2007
Happy New Year!!! Another year has come, where does the time go? It will soon be 3 years since you left, but to me it seems just like days. Will I ever get used to you being gone? Will this horrible pain ever get better? I'm told time heals, how long is time? It is still so fresh to me. I miss you and I will always miss you! Mom
Mom
December 25, 2006
You say you've seen an angel,
My firend asked me today.
Without a hesitation, Yes
I have seen one, I say.
What does the angel look like?
Is there a halo and some wings?
No, I replied quickly
The angel doesn't have those things.
The angel does have the warmest smile, and is loving.
I ought to know
for this angel is my "SON"
Merry Christmas my sweet Jay!
I love you always and forever - Mom
Mom
December 4, 2006
Jay, of all the days through out the year, father's day, your birthday, the kids birthday, especially Christmas, this day by far is the worst day!!! I think about you every day, I still cry almost every day. I have good memories, special memories and some bad ones. But this day is filled with horrible memories, a day which is a mother's worst fear. All day I've seen your face, we were sitting on your bed and you had your arms around me, crying and telling me you didn't want to die!! I really believed in my heart and soul, my entire being that you would never die. You wanted to live so badly that day. You told me you finally had everything you ever wanted in life and then this horrible day happened. I'm trying my very best to get through this, I know I will never get over it, my heart aches every day. I thought I could smell you a little while ago, but it was Jarryd, he had just gotten out of the shower and he smelled just like you. I miss you so very much and I love you so much my heart just hurts! I am trying I know you know and there are times if I didn't hear your voice in my head I would just give in. But I know you want me to hang in there and I will just for you. Love Mom
Mom
November 21, 2006
Jay, Thanks you so much!!! I haven't felt this close to you in a long time. The butterflies were everywhere and so many different colors. Everything was perfect, the place, the weather, the water! I felt you right beside me in the middle of the ocean, I wasn't afraid, I just felt you and so much peace. Thank you my dear son, I love and miss you so much!!!! Mom
Mom
October 21, 2006
Hi Jay!!! I love you - of course you already know that!!! I miss you very much and I am trying very hard!!! Mom
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