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Christy
November 25, 2024
I can´t believe it´s been 17 years that we lost you. Your son has grown up to not only look like you but he acts like you lol. You are missed daily and your son so wishes he could have met you. He visits your grave often to talk to you. Forever in our hearts and never forgotten. Love and miss you
Jennifer (Doslop) Elston
September 10, 2012
Terrence... I just heard of your passing. I can't believe that you are gone. It's been years since I last saw you. We had some great times all of us Andrus friends, crazy teenagers! I looked up to you as a brother...you always gave the best advice! Going awol, our off campus visits and train rides, sitting on the Andrus field blasting our heavy metal music, driving the staff crazy! I know you are watching over your family. May you rest in peace always...until we meet again. Forever in our hearts~
Bonnie
September 5, 2012
Wiggins......smile on...
Richard Goltsch
September 4, 2012
hey , i know its been many moons since we saw each other outside my apt in brooklyn. The last time i saw ya, i hoped some day too see you again. From the day , I met you at Foster Hall too the day i left, we kept in touch throughout the time... My brother i never had... Joking like we were 6 yrs old and still having time too be serious. our ditching out of the cottage too see our girls at Bourne hall too our venture too the supermarket at 2am through the cementary. Terrence, I love ya.... I hope too see you again in the next life... You're in my prayers. ALWAYS....
Sandi Scarchilli
August 31, 2011
Happy birthday
June 26, 2011
Terrence,To say I was shocked is an understatement. My heart aches for your wife and son to have lost such a wonderful person. I as well look back on all of our memories and smile and and am grateful that God brought you into my life. It was funny to read Sandi's message, her remembering sneaking you into my house because I remember sneaking you into her house after you scared us by knocking on the little window in her basement. Why were we always sneaking around?! lol. I will miss you. I still have your leather jacket. Our life here is but a vapor so I look so forward to seeing you soon! I pray that God gives your family the comfort and peace he has promised us. xxxxoooo Suzanne Causin (Naclerio)
Amy Oneto (Idema)
June 24, 2011
Terrence, I was completely shocked and heartbroken to discover the news of your passing. I have so many special and wonderful memories of you, too many to list. You were and always will be such a special person in my life! I will never forget you and you will always have a piece of my heart. your beloved wife and son will forever be in my thoughts and prayers. May you Rest in Peace my dear friend! XOXOXO
Sandra Scarchilli (Bovino)
June 24, 2011
Dear Terrence (that's the name we knew you by at least)
Words can not express how truly sadden I am to hear you past away.I cant stop crying when I think about it..I know it's been years since we all spoke, but that just goes to show you the impact you left on us.
I have known you since I was 13 and you moved to your Aunt's house in Dutchess Park. You worked @ Denny's and Bonnie introduced you to Amy and then Amy introduced you to me. We had our own little crew we all use to hang out with... go racing in your 69 camaro. I remember you holding my brother (who was 4 at the time) over my Aunts swimming pool as he was annoying you...lol. I remember your camaro breaking down in Cold Spring, and you had to drive back to Beacon in reverse, I remember you peeling out and spinning tire, not realizing the cop that was sitting across the street and pulled you over in the Burger King parking lot, I remember all of us swimming @ your Aunts house, and hanging out at Amy's all hours of the night. I remember sneaking you in to Sue's house so we can all watch Flatliners together, going to the Metallica/Guns & Roses & Faith No More concert for my 16th birthday @ MSG, and I had to ride in Joey's car because my mom didn't trust your driving..lol. I could go on for hours...
Now my daughter is the age when I first met you. I just hope she meets someone who has as much impact and good memories as we all had with you.
I will keep your wife, son & mom in my thoughts as I am sure this have been a rough past few years for them...I am just glad your wife was able to have your son to carry on your name, traits & personality. I just wish you were able to meet him...I know you will be looking over him and your wife....I am just glad that you were able to touch so many lives, but sadden that you had to leave so soon...
xoxoxox,
Sandra Scarchilli (Bovino)
Bonnie Idema
June 23, 2011
"Wiggins"..I just found out...I am so deeply saddened. My heart goes out to your wife and son...they are missing a special person! Though we weren't in contact for some years...you were part of the family and you were loved! Watch over your family from above Terrence! We will meet again one day~
Sandra Scarchilli (Bovino)
June 23, 2011
Dear Terrence (that's the name we knew you by at least)
Words can not express how truly sadden I am to hear you past away.I cant stop crying when I think about it..I know it's been years since we all spoke, but that just goes to show you the impact you left on us.
I have known you since I was 13 and you moved to your Aunt's house in Dutchess Park. You worked @ Denny's and Bonnie introduced you to Amy and then Amy introduced you to me. We had our own little crew we all use to hang out with... go racing in your 69 camaro. I remember you holding my brother (who was 4 at the time) over my Aunts swimming pool as he was annoying you...lol. I remember your camaro breaking down in Cold Spring, and you had to drive back to Beacon in reverse, I remember you peeling out and spinning tire, not realizing the cop that was sitting across the street and pulled you over in the Burger King parking lot, I remember all of us swimming @ your Aunts house, and hanging out at Amy's all hours of the night. I remember sneaking you in to Sue's house so we can all watch Flatliners together, going to the Metallica/Guns & Roses & Faith No More concert for my 16th birthday @ MSG, and I had to ride in Joey's car because my mom didn't trust your driving..lol. I could go on for hours...
Now my daughter is the age when I first met you. I just hope she meets someone who has as much impact and good memories as we all had with you.
I will keep your wife, son & mom in my thoughts as I am sure this have been a rough past few years for them...I am just glad your wife was able to have your son to carry on your name, traits & personality. I just wish you were able to meet him...I know you will be looking over him and your wife....I am just glad that you were able to touch so many lives, but sadden that you had to leave so soon...
xoxoxox,
Sandra Scarchilli (Bovino)
September 1, 2009
Happy Birthday. We all miss you so much. You would be so proud of Christy and the little guy!!! He reminds us of you everyday. He is the best combination of you & Christy.
The Friedman's
Grijalva Family
September 1, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TJ!! 8/31/09 Always on our mind & in our hearts :)
Ron and Kerstin Hall
September 1, 2009
Happy Birthday TJ!!!! We think of you a lot buddy!!!!! Keep on looking over us!!!!
Kim Marsillo
August 31, 2009
Happy birthday TJ. You are thought of ofter and missed by many!
Kim
Debra Wahlers-Moon
November 24, 2008
We all miss you! Always in our thoughts! Hard to believe it's been a year!
Jericho, Josh & Kordell Wahlers-Hinds
Kim
November 23, 2008
You are missed TJ!!
Jesse Grijalva
September 1, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TJ!! We all miss you very much.
Kim
August 31, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TJ!
baptism
June 16, 2008
Erika and bruce aka"godfather" at baptism
June 16, 2008
baptism outfit 5-18-2008
June 16, 2008
TJ on the beach in mexico
June 16, 2008
TJ in mexico memorial day
June 16, 2008
TJ enjoying the beach in mexico
June 16, 2008
Happy father's day honey. Your son is getting so big and getting quite a personality. Love your wife
Brian Weingart
June 15, 2008
Happy Father's Day Buddy!
Stephanie Henderson
April 26, 2008
TJ, I only learned recently of your death and am saddened beyond belief your old friends Scott, Budd, Me, Shane and Tonya miss you dearly. Congrats on your baby son. I left you a msg on your memorial where you left this life. We will always remember you TJ. Our Condolences go out to your wife and baby son. Love & Light! R.I.P.
Shane and Stephanie Henderson
Kim Marsillo
March 23, 2008
Happy Easter TJ!
Congratulations on your new son. I had the pleasure of meeting him when he was just 3 days old and Christy is right, he does look just like you. He is a sweet boy....you have lots of work to do now being his guardian angel. Watch over him as he is such a precious gift to Christy and your mom and all of us that will see you through him.
You are so missed and thought of very much.
Happy Easter my friend!
Debra Moon Jericho, Josh & Kordell Hinds
March 19, 2008
Christy,
He is just beautiful. We all miss TJ so much and he will live through little TJ. Congratulations on the birth and please let us know if there is anything we can do to help. Jericho would love to help babysit.
Jericho, Josh & Kordell miss TJ very much, he made such a special place in their heart that will live with them forever! They all have a spot in their rooms with pictures and memories, he was a special person that we are all glad, we got to know.
The kids would love to help in any way and so would I.
Our prayers are always with you, little TJ & Grandma!
There is not a day, honestly, that goes by that we don't think of him or that one of the kids doesn't mention his name, he meant a lot to them.
Thank you for sharing the photo's. March 6th will always hold more of a special day to all of us now!
TJ @ one week
March 18, 2008
TJ at one week
christy leo
March 18, 2008
Your beautiful son was born March 6th and he looks just like you. You would be so proud. I miss you so much and wish you could be here to hold him. I love you my darling husband your loving wife
Scott Atwater
March 9, 2008
Terrence you were my first real friend. I remember all the great times we had together. We were friends for over 14 years and some of the most memorable times in my life were because you always invited me to come along to where ever you were going. I remember the street races, the suns games, riding around in your Mustangs and going riding in the desert on our quads. I just remember all the good times we had and that makes me feel good. You always had a way with making people feel good and you were always a good friend to me. I am so sad to hear that you are gone but when I think your memories I feel a ray of sunshine on my face and that helps me to cope with your death. I will always remember the great times we had and your kindness and good heart.
Jesse & Tina Grijalva
March 6, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Donna Jeffries
January 31, 2008
TJ,
There isn't a day that goes by that our family doesn't think of you. You are in our hearts and prayers.
RJ JEFFRIES
January 4, 2008
TJ... theres soo much to say I could sit here for days all I know is that you were one of the most influintal people in my life day in day out you all ways taught me somthing , you taught me to do what you love and be the best at it you taught me to never take anything from anyone and to always slow down and just doit right and handle things dont let them handle you and to just get it done not to sit there and think about it just doit , you strived to work as hard as you can so that when TJ was born you could make sure to always be off work at 4:00 so you could make sure to always be there for your son , you didnt work because you had to you worked because you loved it and were good at it ill always remember everyday the fun we all had with eachother and ill never forget your willingness to teach me ive learned so much from you and I thank you for everything .
Leon & Alison Hunter
December 25, 2007
Merry Christmas TJ. You and your family were on our minds today!
Kim Marsillo
December 25, 2007
Merry Christmas TJ
The Weingarts
December 24, 2007
Merry Christmas TJ!
SUPERDAVE AND GLENDA WINFREY
December 8, 2007
TO TJ
I REMEMBER WHEN I FIRST MET TJ,HE WAS A TALL GOODLOOKING YOUNG MAN FROM NEW YORK. THEN I FOUND OUT THAT I WOULD BE WORKING FOR HIM. IVE NEVER HAD TO WORK FOR A YOUNGER PERSON BEFORE SO THIS WAS GOING TO BE INTERESTING. TJ WAS WAS QUITE SUCCESSFUL FOR A YOUNG MAN I THOUGHT. HE HAD A NICE HOME A NICE CAR NICE TOYS AND HAD MONEY IN HIS POCKET TO BURN. I ALWAYS THOUGHT HE WAS DRIVEN TO BE A SUCCESSFUL PERSON KNOW MATTER WHAT. I HAD JUST MOVED TO AZ FROM TEXAS AND HAD JUST GOT MARRIED. AFTER SERVING IN THE MILITARY I MISSED THE COMRADERY AND TJ AND THE GUYS FILLED THAT VOID. I COULD ALWAYS TELL WHEN HE WAS HAPPY OR MAD. YOUVE GOT TO REMEMBER THAT IN OUR LINE OF WORK WERE WITH EACH LONGER IN A DAY THEN WITH OUR WIVES. SO WHEN HE WANTED A HAMBURGER IT HA D TO HAVE KETCHUP ONLY NOTHING ELSE OR HE WOULD HAVE ME TAKE IT BACK. HAHA. IF HE ORDERED CHINESE FOOD IT HAD TO HAVE DOUBLE CHICKEN AND NO VEGGIES OR TAKE IT BACK. WHEN WE WERE SLOW ID HAVE TO GO TO THE CIRCLE K ABOUT 3 TIMES A DAY FOR EATHER SODA OR HOSTESS CUP CAKES BUT I DIDNT MIND AS LONG AS WERE MAKIN MONEY, AND THATS WHEN HE WAS HAPPIEST. THE CAR BUSINESS IS A VERY STRESSFUL LINE OF WORK. BUT TJ LEO ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH WHEN IT WAS TOUGH AND HE WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR ME WHEN I NEEDED A LITTLE LOAN OR TO LEND HIS EAR. WEVE YELLED AT EACH OTHER WEVE PLAYED TOGETHER WEVE PARTIED TOGETHER RACED EACH OTHER AND FOUGHT EACH OTHER, BUT WE ALWAYS ENDED UP SHAKING HANDS. SOMTIMES WHEN NOTHING WAS HAPPENING WE WOULD TALK ABOUT SPORTS OR RELIGION. AND I KNOW FROM US CONVERSING IN THE PAST THAT HE LOVED THE LORD HE LOVED HIS WIFE AND LOVED HIS MOMMA AND DADDY. HE ALSO LOVED TO WORK AND I ADMIRED THAT OF HIM. SOMEPEOPLE GO THROUGH LIFE SLOW AND EASY AND DRIVING IN THE RIGHT LANE THAT WASNT TJ HE LEFT THIS LIFE IN THE FAST LANE AND SHIFTING GEARS. HIS BELOVED FRIEND SUPER DAVE. P.S WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU MY FRIEND!
The Weingart Family
December 7, 2007
Beatrice~ It brought tears to our eyes today seeing your pain. You had a lot of love for your Son. We all know he had a lot of love for you too. Keep the memories close to you for he has left you a precious gift. We think of you and pray that the days ahead will give you peace.
Paul and Pam Terry
December 6, 2007
Christy -
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and baby TJ. May God give you strength, comfort and rest in the days ahead. May the blessing of baby TJ allow you to forever cherish the memories of your beloved husband.
TJ, you left us way too soon, but we will forever remember your smile and friendship.
Love, Paul & Pam Terry
TJ & Christy's wedding St. John 2006
December 6, 2007
Beatrice Leo
December 6, 2007
To My Darling Son
It was bad enough when Dad went, but now the rock that was holding me up is gone. If I could only put together all the smiles and memories and pride you've given me through the years and give them all back to you, I would, if it would only change things.
You never fully realized how much happiness you added to my life since a huge part of me was taken away when Dad died. But you became the most important thing in my life and now you are gone, too. But now it is baby TJ who will be my reason for staying strong so I can see him grow up and in this way you will give me back a big part of you. For we never really lose that which we deeply loved. It becomes part of us. Our lives will always be connected through him. Heart to Heart and Soul to Soul.
I miss you so much every minute of the day I think of you, but there is always our love. It was there from the start and it always will be through baby TJ. I promise you that. With all the love my broken heart can give.
Mom
Bob DunMoodie
December 4, 2007
Terrence,
May the Lord Jesus Christ bless you and keep you. May he be merciful and give you everlasting peace. One day we all will meet in Glory.
Christy & Bea,
My wish is that you will both find peace in the loving memories you shared with Terrence, and it will keep you smiling again. I hope you will find comfort from the love and prayers from friends & family, and faith to uphold and keep you strong.
Lindsey Thompson
December 4, 2007
TJ, thank you for being the kind of person who always brought laughter and smiles to everyone. You were a kind and generous person who always gave your all. We are all blessed to have known you.
Christy, my heart is with you and your son. One day you will be reunited with your beloved husband in heaven. Until you are with TJ again we are here for you and will help you in anyway we can. Christy have faith and love, TJ is and will always be with you and your son.
TJ you are remembered always and forever.
Debra Wahlers-Moon
December 4, 2007
TJ: You were incredible! No words could describe the caring, giving, energetic, loving man you are! You opened your arms up to my family over 10 years ago! You helped my kids SO MUCH when there dad and I divorced, you were always there for them! You gave them a place to be (Your home) to "Get-Away" from the stress! Your home was like their home! They loved you and always will, you were like a "Dad" to them! Jericho couldn't wait for you to see her Graduate High School this year, she only got to invite a few people and you were on top of her list! She has dedicated this "Senior" year to you, our friend! We will miss you very much! Jericho, Josh & Kordell will NEVER forget you, they will always love you! Thank you TJ, for everything!
Christy: I am so sorry, words just can't even describe it! Jericho remembers the day TJ told her about you and he just grinned from ear to ear! He loved you so much! I remember teasing him about how he told me he wasn't going to get married or have kids (years and years ago!) Funny how that changed! I knew he was going to be a GREAT dad, every time he was around my 3 kids, when the boys were little he used to let them in his "Office" and jump up on his lap. And, Jericho always made him smile, she always got her hugs and kisses! We spent almost every other day together at the "Shop" before the accident, which I even remember seeing you there and we talked and talked about him, the kids, "Little TJ", and you both were so excited! Funny thing is you brought him Subway and we had just brought him a Big Cheeseburger (Plain of course) from the Red Onion Grill and he was like "SHHH don't tell her she'll be mad I ate that, I have to eat my sandwich with her", it was funny! Good Times!! There are so many memories I could go on and on! I hope you got our card and the letters from the kids. Each of them asked if they could write you one from them about TJ & you and I said of course. Please know, we are here for you!! Anything, anything at all, please do not hesitate to call us. TJ was there for us and we are always going to be here for you and "Little TJ", as I told you and Jericho wrote you, she is here to help babysit anytime!! Also, she would be honored if you would come to her High School Graduation!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and the family! Please stay in touch!
Debra Wahlers-Moon, Robert Moon,
Jericho, Josh, & Kordell Wahlers-Hinds
Mike LaManna
December 4, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Dawn Foote
December 4, 2007
TJ,
I am honored to have known you and have you as a friend. Your personality and sense of humor really grew on everyone. I will never forget you and I will miss you, my big pain...
Christy,
I am so sorry for your loss and the pain that you are going through. TJ was a wonderful person and he left you with a wonderful gift growing inside of you. Cherish the memories forever. I am here if you need anything. Love, Dawn
Shelley Vandenberg
December 3, 2007
Christy--
You may not feel like it now, but you are stronger than you realize! You can and WILL get through this! You'll be a mommy soon and mommys can do anything and will do everything for their children. I wish you strength and courage. Call ANYTIME you need me. I love you--Shelley
Tina Peckinpaugh
December 3, 2007
Christy:
I don't know if you remember me...our paths crossed at Crystal's with horses. We lost our son Bobby last year at 35...if you ever need an ear or need to talk I'm there! Stephanie has my phone number and I live in Desert Hills...anything Christy...I'm just a phone call away! My prayer for you is that God give you rest...it is easier to deal with all that comes your way if you have rest (a good nights sleep), and that God give you peace.
Limo and Diana
December 3, 2007
Christy,
You and little TJ are very loved and you will find the courage to move forward because TJ is right beside you every minute of everyday!
Lisa & Steve Clapp
December 3, 2007
Christy and Baby Brice,
Know you are both in my thoughts and prayers. With your love for each other and TJ forever in your hearts may you find solice during the coming days.
Al and Judy Gutierrez
December 3, 2007
To Christy, baby and family
So very sorry to hear of your loss, Our prayers and thoughts are with you. God bless.
Al and Judy Gutierrez
Kathy & Roger Esman
December 3, 2007
Christie,
Please know that our hearts are saddened by the passing of your beloved husband. We pray that you and your unborn baby will get thru this terrible time with the help of dear friends and family and the grace of God.
Janelle Wong
December 2, 2007
Dear Christy, little TJ, and to TJ's and Christy's family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Your friends, Vince, Janelle, & Alyssa Wong
Brian, Dena, Keenan and Mckenna Weingart
December 2, 2007
God looked around his Garden and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face.
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.
His Garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you, on the day God called you home.
T.J~ You were so full of life, and you always had a smile on your face no matter what was going on. All the memories we have of you will remain in our hearts forever. We will miss you, and look forward to the day we see your smile again.
Christy~ May you find the courage
to face tomorrow in the love that surrounds you today.
Petra Jordan
December 2, 2007
Dear Christy and little TJ & Beatrice,
I am very sorry for your terrible loss. May you have strength and friends to find a way through this difficult time. May you find peace in time. We are thinking of you!
Petra Jordan & family
Joanna Thompson
December 2, 2007
~TJ~
I am deeply saddened by your early departure from all of us. You had a love of life..for family and friends that is hard to match. Always positive with a smile and a laugh. Your smile and laugh will always be in my heart. You were such a great friend to me, and I will miss you so much. I feel blessed to have known you.
Your friend always,
Joanna
Michelle
December 1, 2007
TJ-
For you the glass was never half empty or ever half full....It was always full for you. You loved life like people should.
-M-
Tommy & Tawnia Lamanna
December 1, 2007
TJ, you will be missed more than works can describle. For Tommy, friends are far and few between and he attributes alot of his sucesses in his life to what
you have shown him.
Your funny laugh will forever be embeded in our memories and we are thankful to have been a part of your life as you were a part of mine and family's. We love you and look forward to being with you again one day.
Love,
Tommy & Tawnia LaManna
Kim Marsillo
December 1, 2007
TJ, my friend. Thank you for everything! Thank you for your friendship, thank you for your support when I needed it, but most of all, thank you for just being you. Although our friendship wasn't what it used to be, we were still able to pick up the phone and call eachother like we just talked yesterday. You were such a great friend and we had a lot of laughs. Some sad times too. Like when the DBacks and the yankees went to the world series in 2001 and we went to all the games. Boy, that cost us a lot of money! There you were in your yankees jersey and me in my Dbacks jersey. We of course would argue about who would win. Sorry about your yankees my friend.
I can go on and on about the memories I will have of you, but there are too many. The times we would Christmas shop, furniture shop, car shop, for me of course, because I wouldn't drive a truck. Whenever we would shop, all you did was complain....we all know how much you loved to shop. I especially remember all the times we would go to TGI Fridays. Needless to say, I will probably never go there again.
To Christy and Bea, I am so, so sorry. I know you two will miss him more than words can say. My heart is with you both. Christy, you made him so happy. He was so excited about being a dad. Your son will forever have a guardian angel. He is truly blessed to have his daddy and his grandpa watching over him.
May you both find the strength in family and friends to get you through this difficult time. I am here for whatever you need me to do.
TJ, you will be deeply missed. Rest in peace my friend.
TJ & CHRISTY in JACKSONHOLE 2007
December 1, 2007
Andrea Huttle
December 1, 2007
TJ, you will be greatly missed and I know how much your memory will live on. I remember when I met you 4 years ago and Christy just gushed about how much of an awesome, caring and giving person you were and how happy you made her and those around you. May you rest in peace.
Donna Jeffries
December 1, 2007
There are no words to describe the deep saddness we all feel for TJ's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with TJ's family.He had a sense of humor and smile that was contagious to all. He had so much love and great energy for life that was to be admired. There was not a stone he left unturned ... he was always on a quest. Thank you for coming into our lives TJ.You have left us with a incredible imprint.I know you are one man that my Son's will always remember. We love you and miss you.Until we meet again RIP
Love ,
The Jeffries Family
Donna,RJ,Jade and Connor
Sam & Joey Lamanna
December 1, 2007
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
You will always be in our hearts and minds. We are really going to miss that smile.
Marsha Lamanna
December 1, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
christy Leo
December 1, 2007
To my loving husband. I miss you so much and wish I could just put my arms around you one just more time. I will make sure little TJ will know his father well and fill him with all the memories of you I can. I will think of you daily until we can be together again. I love you so much my husband. Your loving wife and son.
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Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
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Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
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What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
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Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
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Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
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The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
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Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
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How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
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