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February 1, 2011
Hi sweetheart:
It has been too long that I sit down and say HELLO to you and remind you of how much I still and always will love you. There is still not a day that goes by that I dont think about you and wish that I could get one of those off the wall phone calls "what's Up"???
Of course all I have to do is look and hear Justin talk and act, then I say well Darrell is still with me and I'm sure you always will be. Everyday that Justin gets older I see more of you. Just to let you know he is driving me CRAZY with mustangs!!! I'm sure you and Donnie are sitting up there just laughing everytime he says anything about of a Mustang. Then of course there's Steven and his Tweetie.. Justin saw that and totally freaked-out, but I wouldn't want it any other way, that reassures me that you are still in his heart and soul.
I know your proud of him everytime you watch him hit that ball in baseball and catch that ball when he is playing football...He is ALL boy. Thank you for blessing me with your son. I miss you and Love you forever
Joyce Wood
January 23, 2011
Hi Darrell...the time gors so quickly and yet it doesn't seem like 3 years ago this weekend we suffered the sad loss of you.
The only thing that makes it any easier is that you are at peace. I hate when people say that because WE always think the person belongs here with us.
I just wanted you to know that I think of you very often, we always speak of you and you will remain a part of us forever.
You are with you buddy Donnie looking out for all of us.
Love you,
Joyce
Joyce Wood
July 8, 2010
Hey Darrell ..sorry that I didn't get on here for Father's Day. It isn't that I wasn't thinking of you. I visited with you and Donnie.
Sometimes I fall back and say again, this couldn't have happened....not to both of them....I miss you and your calls.
Love you,
Joyce
Kim Hedges
March 26, 2009
Happy Birthday Darrell! I still think of you and hope you are happy wherever you are!
Kim
Le An Albury
March 24, 2009
Happy Birthday, my love:
39 yrs ago today, you were brought into this world, and here we are, today without you! I never thought this could be possible, honestly I have not and never will accept it. This was something that never should have happened!! I have said this, thought this over and over again. Day after day, I still have those visions of you, as you slipped away. I just Thank God, that I was their to comfort you. That is the only thing that soothes my empty heart, is knowing that you knew deep down that I was their for you and that I Loved you dearly, with ALL my heart!!
Justin and I were their with you to celebrate your B-Day; to hear him yell "DADDY, I LOVE YOU" when he let that yellow (color of your boat) baloon go, I felt so alone (I'm sorry, sounds selfish)!
Justin has started T-Ball, they had a game tonight; March 24th, your B-Day. You should have seen how hard he hit that ball (i forgot you did), I was so very proud of him. I said "that one was for daddy". He misses you so very much, for a while the kids in class were giving him a hard time, because in class he talks about you as if you were here and his classmates have a different idea. As of now, everybody seems to have adjusted. The teacher was concerned, I told her that if it made it easier for him to feel that way, then let him. I think it makes him feel "normal". Anyway, we know that your memory will never fade in his mind, I will be sure of that too!
Steve has been great of course, still hard-headed. Like Joyce said, Steve is their for everyone else, who is their for Steve? You know Stevie, he doesn't like to talk about his problems or make a big issue. Steve is a great person, he has really went out of his way for both Justin and I, and I will always be their for him, I know that's what you would do also, and would back me 110%, that's what friends are for!!!
Your brother Guy, had back surgery, everything came out good, thank god! and Margaret had to have stomach surgery, I told them, between the two of them; they were going to make a new surgical wing at Mercy and name it after them! (HAHA)
Well, my Love; this is not good bye, it's just goodnight! I LOVE YOU!! Oh' I forgot, your resting place looks great, a big thanks to Steve and Joyce and mitzi! Much Love to you always!!!!!!!!! Your place in my heart is sealed, forever!!!
Kathy Wynn
March 24, 2009
My dearest baby brother Darrell, Happy Birthday! Yes another birthday has come and gone with out you to sing happy birthday to! Not a minute of this day was my thoughts with out you in them. I looked to the clouds today and asked "Darrell where are you?' and suddenly there was a bright sunny area between two clouds and I said "there you are", you were my sunny spot in the sky! I cried as if it was yesterday that you left us as I wished you Happy Birthday. You were only 39 today you shouold be here with us Darrell, my heart breaks because I can't hear your voice and see and touch you. As I drive to work in the mornings or coming home in the eves I talk to you and try so hard to hear your voice, I say things in my head that you would say "whats up", "what are the girls up to?" and hear your voice, Darrell you don't ever have to worry about me forgetting you or the special relationship we shared a brother and sister, with all of our disagreements we always found each other again and it never took us long, we always forgave each other and we always loved each other no matter what. I still look at your picture everyday. Today was hard I've cried off and on all day a tear here and there and I can't see through my teary eyes as I type this letter to you, but Darrell I hope that where you are at you are able to think about the good things that you had in life the moments that you felt love around you, the proud feelings of being Justins' daddy and wrap your arms around those memories in heaven and keep them alive where all is good. Remember Darrell If I could walk up to heaven and bring you back I would for all of us, and know that we love you as much today as the day you were born and the day God called you home and that some day your home will be mine again and we will all be together, just have those arms open and greet me with one of those hugs I miss so much. I love you baby brother, Happy birthday in heaven!
Forever Your Sis.
Joyce Wood
February 22, 2009
Oh Darrell,
I go every evening to your guestbook...even though I don't write and when I saw it offline.....I became as upset as the day we lost you. Charles told me to go and sponsor the page. Tonight I was going to send Legacy.com an email to sponsor and here you are. I felt like I lost you again. Now we just need to link yours and Donnie's guestbooks. ha!
We talk about you often....everyday. We miss you and those calls...just as Kathy said. I remember driving home from school at 4:00..phone rings...there's Darrell and sometimes I said "oh let my mind rest" but I would answer any way because I knew you were missing Donnie like me. Those were the times that I talked to Donnie on my way home and then when we lost Donnie, you started calling.
I know you think that you always upset me .... it wasn't you....it was just memories and thank God we had them, right? I appreciated all of your calls and visits. We just take so much for granted.
Stevie is still around with all of us. He still comes here sometimes he has Justin with him. Justin talks about you and that is a good thing. It is healthier to talk than not. I don't think that we all realize how difficult for Stevie this all might be. Stevie lost his mother and yet he is still here for all of us. Who is there for Stevie. Mitzi does a good job keeping him company and making sure his spirits are good but we all owe Stevie big time...he has carried a heavy load.
You know that I visit with you often. I still just can't believe it sometimes.
It just gets to overwhelming. I hope someday to visit with your Mom. sister and nieces again and Dereck.
Till next time. Say hi to Donnie. I love you.
Kathy Wynn
January 21, 2009
My Dearest Darrell,
It's been 1 year, 365 days since the doctors told us you were no longer with us and it was time to disconnect the machines which kept the blood flowing through your still body. The pain that shot through my heart that very day is every bit as strong today. It's unbearable for me to think that I will never hear your voice, see your smile, touch you or feel you again. At times I get the urge to call you on my cell but, I know the voice that answers will not be yours. I have this flash back of when you were a baby, I'm not sure what the meaning is or if it is even a real memory or a dream. we're standing by the drive-way at our old home in Homestead talking to whoever is in the car and you take off running for the road, I hear a voice say "Kathy" and I take off after you. I pick you up and swirl you around and set you in the right direction with a pat on the bottom. That's it, but yet the image plays over and over in my head. Oh how I adored you and Darren when you were babies, when I didn't feel upset that I had two more brothers to think about and fight with. You were my baby brothers and you were mine. If that makes any since, I know you know what I mean Darrell, and understand, and know what you two have always meant to me, even in the hard times, I loved my baby brothers, and you two loved me back, and that at times was the greatest of joys growing up. All we all have now is the memories to hold on to and thank you for sharing so much of your life here on earth with me and giving me so many memories to share and hold. Darrell I miss you so much, I never thought I'd say it but the daily phone calls that once annoyed me at times, especially when I was at work, I would give anything for to have back. I will never forget the last time I heard your voice, it was 3:00 p.m. January 18th, just hours before you really left us and the words we said to each other. I never dreamed that it would be the last time I would talk to you again, or I would of never let you go. Darrell tonight is so hard, everyone is so sad and quiet here, mom is trying so hard to be strong for Darren and I am falling apart making everything worse, leave it to me!
LeAn sent me some pictures of Justin over the computer and I just spent time looking at them and thinking of him as I usually do when I think of you. You would be so proud as you always were, he is so handsome and such a sweetie. I don't talk to him very often because I'm afraid of not controlling my emotions when he asks questions like "did you love my daddy too aunt Kathy" I fall to pieces. He misses you so much Darrell and is full of questions, we will never let him forget you, all of us including LeAn will make sure he knows his daddy and that you loved him more than life.
Dereck called tonight to see how we are doing, we have become quit close, he's been to visit and been to see Darren, he will be back soon for another visit and will be with the family when Darren comes home, Dereck loved you like so many of your friends. Steve I understand has really helped with Justin and I know that coldn't make you happier, if there was anyone you'd want to step up and be the male influence you'd want Steve and he has done that. What a wonderful friend, he has done way above what most friends would and I believe that he will continue to help Justin, and to be sure that daddy stays with him. I keep telling myself you're watching him grow and you know everything we all feel and that you are with us every day, it's how I get through, so please Darrell continue to watch over us all and let us feel you in our life here on earth as long as we are seperated. I love you Darrell and miss you more than you could ever know. Good night little brother, I'll see you in my dreams.
SIS
Le An Albury
January 18, 2009
Darrell:
My true love, and like you told me "The love of your life" well you were the love of my life too! Today is Jan 18 2009, one year ago today is the day you actually left us ( when you went into the coma). I will NEVER EVER be able to forget that image of you slipping away!
Christmas has come and gone, it will NEVER be the same without you! Just the look in your eyes while you were watching Justin open his presents was the only gift I ever needed! Just to put your mind at ease, a little anyway; Steve was here Christmas eve and morning. He helped with putting the big stuff together like his bike and game table. Thank God for your wonderful friend, Steve; he has been a TRUE friend, and I know you know what he has done for you, me and Justin!!
I stopped at your resting spot the other day to put flowers, I hope you have seen them they are beautiful. They're your favorite colors yellow, and light blue. Very bright and cheerful, just like you!!!
Lately, Justin has been talking about you and how much he misses you and the father-son things that you two did (fishing of course). It's been a year and I'm still lost without you!!! The images of your last moments continually fill my head and drown out any positive thoughts I may be thinking about! One thing is for sure I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU! I still cannot understand the reason you had to leave us, and I guess I will never understand it! You just doesn't make sense why a young innocent child like Justin, had to lose his father in such a senseless way!
Especially like Rick said; Justin is probally the only kid I have known to be such a MAN"S BOY! Well, your son says He loves you and misses you! You know how much I miss you, and always will!!!
Kathy Wynn
December 26, 2008
Darrell, my little brother, it's the day after Christmas, our first Christmas without you and you were missed more than you could possibly know. I wanted to write yesterday but I didn't think I had the strength to make it through the letter so today I'll try. Life is not the same without you and I don't think it ever will be again. It's so much more than an empty space it the day at the time which you would call just to see whats up, but it's the emptiness in my heart of not having my friend who was there for me when I was down and just needed to have a friend to talk too. It's remembering the time you stood by my hospital bed and not leaving my side and hearing your voice say that's my sister,I'm not leaving her. I regret so much not being there in time for you, I'll never forgive myself for letting you down Darrell, I hope that you could hear the voices around you and know that we were there and the tears that fell when we lost you and continue to fall from our eyes today. Not a day passes, that I don't speak your name, cry a tear, hear your voice, and look for your face in the sky, in the trees, or pass a picture of you and touch your face. Anything to be able to feel you with me. But the pain is the worst when I think of Justin and mom and what it has done to them. I pray that you watch over all of us but especially them. They need your presence with them. At times I wonder where you are and I close my eyes and I see you sleeping next to Justin just as you used to and I know that you are with us and watching Justin grow and you know that he misses you so very much. when he asks questions like did you love my daddy too, my heart sinks and I wonder how it must feel when it is so hard for even me to cope with loosing you. I hope that Justin grows and knows that he was the joy of your life and always will be no matter where you are. I bought mom an ornament for the Christmas tree in memory of you and she hung int right under the angel that looks down on you, so even though we can't hear your voice on Christmas Day you are part of every Christmas to come. Darrell I know you are busy these days doing God's work, I can only imagine what he may have you building with the talent you have and I'm sure it's spectacular, but ask if you could have some time to console your twin brother who is truly torn, a mother that watches your memorial continuously and needs strength to make it through the days ahead, a son who needs to feel his daddy with him always and the rest of us who will never be able to understand how or why this happened. You could have never known that leaving us would have hurt and changed even Kristen to the extent that it did. You are loved and I pray that you feel it. I'm sorry that it took so long for me to find the strength to write this but I know that you hear me to talk to you all the time, I know it sounds silly but if you could only call one last time. I miss you so very much, we all do baby brother and I know one day we will be together again. In the meantime watch over us and occassionally let us know you're there it gives us strength to go on one more day without you. Merry Christmas, We love you!
You're Sis
Kathy
Kim Hedges
September 9, 2008
I am a little late...Darrell, it's Kim. My heart goes out to your family, your wife and son. I haven't talked to you in years, but I am regretting the times you tried to get in touch with me and I just blew it off. You are in a fantastic place now where peace and serenity preside. I am in shock that this has happened! God Bless you! I will always remember you!
Le An Albury
July 6, 2008
My Dearest Darrell:
I know it seems like so a long time since I have written to you. Lately, it seems to be more difficult for Justin to deal with losing his daddy; and as for me I still do not believe it is true. I still can't understand why you had to taken away from Justin;
your little boy, the one who you cherished the ground he walked on.
I guess I should give thanks that the time that you were part of Justin's life you were a special person to him. It was apparent to
everyone how much you truly loved him. I'm thankful everyone was able to see what a great relationship the two of you had by watching the video that Sue Wimberly had made up and was viewed at your services.
I know it's a little late and I truly apologize, but Happy Father's Day.
We were all at the Gravesite on that special day. I know that you know we were all there. This life will never be the same without you here to share it with us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Like I wrote at the beginning of the page, Justin seems to be having a more difficult time lately; when it comes to losing his daddy. He seems to be maturing somewhat, so I think that the actuaility of his daddy not being here with him (physically) had set in. At times, I will find him off in the corner by himself crying, or he will just start crying for any reason at all. I wish I could make pain go away, one thing is for sure I will NEVER let him forget his daddy. Like I told him we only have (1) true daddy and mommy, and that he will never forget who is REAL DADDY is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Besides, with all the pictures in the house, he want be able to forget you and the great times the two of you had together. Memories, that's what we have to keep a hold of, and cherish forever!!!!! Just as I will cherish the relationship you and I had forever! Not everybody has the opportunity to have the chance of having a TRUE LOVE in there life, as I was. God Bless Justin, God Bless me, God Bless you and God Bless the memories!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I LOVE AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH!! I know you are here with us, I can feel your presence, Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love ya, always LeAn and Justin
Joyce
June 15, 2008
Happy Father's Day Darrell,
You are loved and missed very much. We all went to visit with you and Donnie this morning. Saw your Mom and brothers. Justin was there and doing very well. He is such a cute little booger! What a nice hairdo he had.
Just wanted to stop in and say hi. Remind you that Stevie, Missy, Charles, Rhonda and I continue to visit with you on regular basis. Of course you know that.
You and Donnie take care. Until next time!
Joyce
Le An Albury
April 16, 2008
To my sweetheart, Darrell:
I know the last entry seemed a little weird. I had bought you a birthday ard, so I put it online for you and everyone to know how much I LOVE and CHERISH you and all the memories we shared together. Through the GOOD and tough times, (their were no "bad" times). I had made a promise to you and myself that I would be by your side and face head-0n whatever challenges you faced! That is one thing that gives me a litttle comfort and peace.
Justin is doing good at times. He seems to be going through that stage of the "KNOW IT ALL" I guess the upcoming age of 6 entitles him to think that he knows everything. Something like 6 going on 26. Yes, his birthday is May 14th not the 15th
(HAHA).
Just wanted to let you know, Stevie helped me run the boat and the truck this weekend. It's sooooooooo
hard to believe, I NEVER EVER thought I would be in your boat trying to get it started without you their or somewhere close by (in person), even though you were their, it will NEVER EVER be the same without you; whether it's out in the boat to fish, dive or just play.
The thought of being out in the ocean without you is just not normal, and NEVER will be. You and the ecean were like one n one. Well I guess the Hogfish have gotten a break, since you were "THE BEST" Hogfish shooter there was, and probally will ever be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will never let your memory fade, Darrell. Justin will continually be reminded of his daddy, how much you loved him and especially how much I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and will always!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You have an xtra-large part of heart in which, noone will ever be able to come close to! After what we have been through together, not to mention the 17 years, noone could expect anything less. I truly miss you and LOVE you so much, words cannot begin to describe how I feel.
The emptiness without you is absolutley undescribable. I do hope that you have found peace and solitude, my LOVE. You deserve it!!!
Goodnight, I LOVE YOU ALWAYS!!!!!!
Le An Albury
April 8, 2008
My dearest sweetheart:
I think this is the fourth time Iv'e attepted to write to you. The first one I wrote the day of your birthday, and it included the Happy Birthday song, within a couple of days I noticed it wasn't published online, so I wrote you again; and again it included the Happy Birthday song, and again it wasn't published so a wrote to them; they stated that using the Happy Birthday song is considered copywriting. Needless to say the third time it just got canceled, so here we are. Anyway, to catch you up with what has been going on. The week of Spring Break, Justin spent that week at my moms, because I put him in the camp at the YMCA, since I had to work all that week, I didn't think it was fair for him to have to be bored at my moms; besides driving her crazy. I truly apologize that this birthday wish is so late, but it wasn't intentional. I hope you enjoyed the baloons and the pictures we sent to you, Justin really made it a big ordeal in celebrating your birthday, that made me feel really good and I know words can't describe how it made you feel. Happy Birthday!!! I bought you a card. HAPPY BIRTHDAY
MY LOVE....
I LOVE YOU TRULY NOW AND FOREVER...................................
Today, Justin said I LOVE MY DADDY, and I know how much he misses you. Sat. Stevie came down and we went to the Youth Fair, you not being there to watch Justin have fun riding the rides really hurt. Thank God Stevie was there, him and Justin rode all the kiddie rides togther, and played the games. We'll I'm going to close for now and go to bed. Goodnight and I love and miss you from the bottom of my heart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Le An Albury
March 23, 2008
My Dearest Darrell:
Happy Easter Sweetheart. Justin and I had a soso day, we met Richard (BUBBA), his daughter Addison, Richard's sister and her kids and his mom at Metro Zoo; for there annual Easter egg hunt. The most important thing is Justin had a good time. Of, course Justin would have a good time whatever he did, you know how he is, he'll make his own fun if he has to. Ther will never be another Holiday or even normal day that goes by that will ever be the same without you. It had been 2 months now, and it remains to feel like I am still consumed in this nightmare and I can't wake-up from it. I would do anything in this world for this entire, horrifying situation to be a nightmare. Unfortunatley, reality comes around and slaps me in the face. The only part of this that gives my heart any peace is that you are in a wonderful place, no crime, drugs, fighting, or hate. When it is the time in which God decides that your loved ones will join you, It will be a family reunion that will never be forgotten. until that time when we meet again, just know I LOVE YOU WITH ALL ME HEART AND SOUL AND WILL FOREVER! Goodnight LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!
Le An Albury
March 20, 2008
Hey sweetheart:
I'm so gald to finally be able to sit down to talk to you. I have felt out of touch with you, since I haven't been able to sit down at the computer and tell you how much I Love and truly miss you. I know this is something I will NEVER get over, people say It's something you just learn to live with. I don't even know how to do that. Justin is coloring you pictures everyday. I'm so proud of him and how he has dealt with this so far. The other night after our group therapy, he ask me "Mommy, now that daddy is gone to heaven; who is going to cry when you go to heaven"? That made my heart feel like it was going to drop to my feet! I told him not to think about that, because one never knows when they are going to heaven. You are the perfect example. I told Justin, you would have never considered surgery if you would have thought there was a remote possibility it could have taken you away from your little boy.
Everyday it makes my heart ache to think this five yr old has his entire childhood, teen yrs, young adult, etc
to be without his daddy.
Last night he didn't seem to have his listening ears on, eveything I said seem to be going in one ear and out the other. So I told him, Justin; you are driving me BONKERS, and his response was does that mean your going to be a CRAZY PERSON.
Well my sweetheart i'm going to close for now, my mom is here to be with Justin tomorrow, since their is no school. Teacher's Work Day.
I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SOOOO
MUCH. Your memory will be within my heart forever!!I LOVE YOU!!!!!!
Talk to you soon!
LeAn Albury
March 15, 2008
Dear Darrell:
Today was the first 12 hr shift that I have worked since this happened, and to make it worse Justin is spending the night at my mom's house. This is the first night that my little boy has been away from me since I lost you! Justin draws you pictures almost everyday. Your memory will live forever in your son's heart and mine. There is not a minute of everyday that goes by that I don't think of you and how much I miss and love you dearly. This house will never be the same without your presence, much less our lives. I know your in a much better place, I'm feeling a little selfish to want you here with us, besides I know you would rather be here to watch your son grow-up to be a wonderful person. I do hope and pray that as Justin grows up your are proud of the person he becomes and you are pleased with the way I raised him. That is on my mind more that you could know, because I know how important it was to you. Please guide me in anyway possible in raising Justin, I never imagined having to do this all on my own. It really scares me!!!!!!
I really need a HUG right know, and to tell you how much I LOVE YOU!!!
OH' that felt wonderful Thank you!!
Goodnight my sweetheart, I LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!
Le An Albury
March 11, 2008
My dearest Darrell:
As I struggle to get through this week, I'm constantly thinking about you. How much I love you, how I always enjoyed watching you and Justin do your father-son things, how I just enjoyed being with you, especially these last few months. I was so impressed with you and the turn around (360) you had done.
Honestly, I guess you could say I'm in the denial stage. I still feel my phone is going to ring at any moment and I will pick it up and see "Darrell" as the caller, or better yet you will walk thru the front door at any moment. I know your up in that wonderful place looking down on everyone who loved you so much, and your heart is aching to be here, because you always loved being the center of attention. You always wanted to be around or talking to someone who wanted to be around or talk to you.
By the way last Sunday morning at
7:15 am, I know you sent that mosquito in to wake me up. I know 6:30 is past the wake-up time for you, and if your awake everyone is awake! That's ok! I'm just glad I didn't kill him! I don't mean to insinuate that your a mosquito!I just know that your their and I hope that you always will be, for both Justin and myself!
Justin is really growing fast, and he is becoming more aware of his actions. He is really turning into a wonderful "little man". I know your so proud of him.. He told Edward, who is usually on RED, that he "just doens't have any control".
Can you imagine a five yr old, talking about not having control. What there learning in kindergarten, it's amazing; he's amazing! I Thank God for that precious life every chance I get. I thank you too! My love to you
always and forever! You are part of my heart and you will remain their forever! I LOVE YOU, YOUR TRUE LOVE FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
melissa mason
March 9, 2008
Uncle Darrell,
I just wanted to write to let you know that I think about you every day and so does the rest of the family... We all are missing you so very much. There is just a void in our hearts that will never go away. Today has been a hard day for me I have kept my self busy all day but for some reason I woke up with you on my mind and my heart has ached all day long.. Uncle Darrell I love you forever and always.
Love your niece Missy
Le An Albury
March 6, 2008
Hey Babe:
As I sit down and think about what I want to say to you, all the emotions rush back into my head and I don't know where to even begin; except by saying how much I truly LOVE and miss you. The same goes for Justin. When something so devastating and unexpected like this happens, you feel like you've been sucker-punched and you can't seem to get enough oxygen back into your lungs to breathe right. The only thing that gives me any relief is knowing you are at peace with yourself and in a much better place.
Justin is doing great in school. He can read sentences now. He is soo proud of himself and I know you are too. Thank God for Justin, after what happened to you; I don't know what I would have done without him in my life. Now, I'm the only thing he has in this world, even though their are numerous supportive friends stepping up to the plate,especially Stevie. I don't know what I would have done without him. What a TRUE freind..
When it comes down to it, I'm the only one that is their 24/7 for him, and that's just fine, he's the Love of my life; just like his daddy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We'll my LOVE, I'm going to close for now. I have to go to work tomorrow and I feel my stomach starting to knot-up! I LOVE YOU!!!!
YOURS TRULY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Le An Albury
March 2, 2008
Hi Sweetheart:
It has been over a month now since I last heard your voice, talked to you, touched you, and kissed you. I honestly feel as though it has been a lifetime. I miss you so much, words cannot begin to describe. Justin is stuck on this idea he wants his daddy to come back so he can sleep with him. Oh, baby I wish that could be possible, for everyboby's sake. Everytime Justin asks a question, it seems to be in a different form and I'm running out of ways to answer him. This was absolutley the most devastating thing that could have ever happened to that little boy, because I know how much you truly love him, and it's evident how much he loves you. I will truly never understand!!!!
Life is not the same without you.
One thing continues to pop-up in my head, in the news when you would hear about how a child lost a parent
how your heart would go out to them. Now your own child is one of those kids. How ironic is that!!!!!!!!!
Justin asked me if his daddy was an angel now. I said absolutley, he is your personal angel. He watches over everything you do, he makes sure you are safe, and he will always be their for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Goodnight, my LOVE. I Love you now, and I'll Love you always!!!!!!!!!!!
Le An Albury
February 28, 2008
Hey babe:
Justin and I just got home from your brother, Guy's house. I cooked your favorite, the Meatloaf and took it over their. Everybody liked it, just like you did. Justin has been asking to go over their for a few days. Guy V got a new dog, it's an english bulldog and his name is Kirby. He is a minature bulldozer, so him and Justin get along very well. Justin is just Kirby's size when he is sitting on the couch, so he get's all up in Justin's face and climbs all over him. Of course Justin enjoys every minute of it.
Guy and Margaret want to take Justin to Disney for his Birthday.
We are going to try and go sometime in March or April, they have Jon Wimberly's wedding to go to in May. I truly wish you could experience his first trip to Disney with us, but I know you'll be their in spirit, and you will enjoy it in your own way.
Oh, I forgot to tell you; Duke is a new man (dog); He got neutered!
What a tragic event that was. Justin and I went to pick him up that afternoon, when they took him out of the kennel; he started bleeding everywhere. Jim said put him back in the kennel, I'm going to have to put him back under to find out where that blood is coming from. Justin must have traumatic sugery syndrome. He didn't want to leave Duke their and he said "Duke is my dog, they can't take him". Finally, I convinced him that we were coming back to pick him up as soon as Steve got down here, so he could help pick him up and put him in the truck. Everything turned out ok!
Well Justin feel asleep on the couch, again. I'll talk to you soon. I Love and miss you more than words will ever say!!!!!!!!
Le An Albury
February 27, 2008
My Dearest Darrell:
Hi sweetheart. As I sit down in front of my computer, and you are surfing through my mind as usual; I think of how luck I am. How lucky I was to walk out in my front yard after gazing at you through my bedroom window, some 17 yrs ago. I feel so fortunate to have been able to share my LOVE, good times and bad with you. I feel like the luckiest person in the world to have been able to give you this wonderful little boy, and to watch the two of you bond the way you did. All of us were lucky to have each other. Now it's my turn to keep your memory alive forever for Justin's sake. I will NEVER let him forget his DADDY, because I know you will always be their for him.
Justin started Children's Breavement Support Grp tonight. I think he will benefit from it. This grp is to allow kids to communicate the way they feel comfortable about the situation, and if they don't; they can say pass and not talk about it. It supposed to make them feel like they are in a more comfortable situation since everyone is their for the same type of reason.
I love you with all my heart and soul, forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Le An Albury
February 25, 2008
Hi Sweetheart:
I'm so sorry that I haven't been able to sit down and talk to you before know, my computer had a problem. Anyway, it's fixed now; so here I am. I know you don't want to keep hearing the same old song and dance over and over, but I continue to ask WHY YOU AND WHY NOW? They say that time is supposed to heal the wounds, but it doesn't seem to be helping me. Maybe it's because I still don't have the answer to the above questions, and I don't think I will ever have the answer. So I guess what I'm telling myself is that I will never accept this. Honestly, it feels like I'm having a horrible nightmare and I can't wake myself up, so it just continues on.
As for Justin, he is having difficult times here and there. At times I will find him crying for no reason. We will both start counseling Wed night of this week.
I talked to Darren this weekend, I hope that you can also guide your brother and give him some of your strength and will. Justin colored him some pictures and wrote him a letter telling him he can't wait for him to come down and take him fishing. This little boy really misses you alot, and I don't think that reality has actually hit him yet. I do pray to GOD that everyone out their and up their especially you can help us and guide us when the reality does hit.
We'll my sweetheart I'm going to close for now. I'll be back soon
I LOVE AND MISS YOU DEARLY, FOREVER
Le An Albury
February 18, 2008
My Dearest Darrell:
Today, Feb 18th is exactly 1 month that I last heard your voice. I can honestly say it feels like an eternity. Deep down in my heart, I know that's the day your soul left your body. We always say their were words left unsaid. I feel relieved in that way, you had told me numerous times that week that you loved me and I know you knew how I felt. After 17 yrs I don't think I need to convince you.
I reassure Justin every opportunity I get that you loved him, and you didn't choose to leave him. I do hope that you have found PEACE up there. No arguing, bickering, diagreeing etc.
You definitley deserve it. I do hope that one day Justin and I can come to terms with the situation. I know one thing there wil not be a minute that goes by that I will not or have not thought about you.
Thought about what I miss doing with you, going out on the boat, doing yard work, having stupid little diagreements, enjoying Justin and laughing at some of the phrases he comes up with. He said to David Dulevich last night, "I just don't know about you". We'll my dear I'm going to try and bring a horrible day to an end! I LOVE AND MISS YOU DEARLY, FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Le An Albury
February 17, 2008
Hi Darrell:
What a weekend this has been. I'm sure you have been sitting up and laughing soooo hard at what all went on this weekend. I know after everything that has happened,
I am laughing. I know you are so proud of Steve and his trials of Tequila. What a funny drunk he can be. Last but not least, my run-in while on the Waverunner with the boat. As soon as that happened I could hear you and what you would be saying.
Anyway, enough of that craziness.
The most important thing is that Justin had a good time, as always.
I have never known Justin to go anywhere and not find some way to have a good time. I'm so blessed, in more than one way. Thank you for being part of my life and for helping by bringing Justin into our lives. He is the light of my life. When it comes down to it I'm the only one that he really has 24/7. Even though you are not here with us everyday, I know you are with us in spirit; and I hope that you will be forever. Justin knows that you loved him very much and that you didn't want to leave him, I remind him of it as much as I can. I love you always, you are unforgetable my sweetheart.
Missy Mason
February 15, 2008
Uncle Darrell,
Just wanted to write and ell you how much I love you. I know that you and I had not much contact with eachother in the last year or so. I will always rmember growing up with the best " BIG Brothers". The last words that you said to me over the phone will ring in my head for the rest of my life. I will always cherish the good times we had and the fact that I could talk to you about anything without you passing judgement on me. I can not tell you how much you ment to me or this family we all love you and miss you in unmeasurable amounts. I love you like a brother and will hold all of the sweet memories close to my heart of you, darren and I, as I was growing up next to the best uncles around. thank you and I love you
Le An Albury
February 14, 2008
My Dearest Darrell:
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! One thing I must say is that this is not the way I expected to spend Valentine's Day, being without you today has been excruciating, to say the least!
Justin and I are going to visit you in a little while, we have a dozen beautiful Red Roses for you to enjoy!
I bought a Valentine card for you, since you can't read it; I will paint a picture of it.
A good morning kiss
Your lingering warmth.
Orange juice and breakfast
Negotiating chores.
The small disagreements
The affectionate smooches
Easy chats about nothing
and everthing.
A smile for your family
Touching base with friends
Holding hands
Laughing at familiar jokes
The comfortable silences
Cooking favorite meals
Shouting back at T.V.
The hugs.The reassuring
touches.
The knowing without speakin
A good-night kiss
A night full of dreams.
Each moment I spent with
you, Was the BEST MOMENT OF
MY LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm so glad I met you
I only wished I would
have found you sooner
that way I could have
LOVED YOU LONGER!!!!
How true to my heart those words are. You were and are the LOVE OF MY LIFE! I LOVE YOU and HAPPY VALENTINES DAY BABE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Le An Albury
February 12, 2008
Hi babe:
Oh, how I REALLY missed you today. Justin was on RED at school. He just could not comprehend that he needed to stay in his seat. Whenever he felt he had something to say, he would just get up and walk up to Mrs Baker and start taking. More than once and twice.
He got his report and everything was better from the first one and he even got an excellent on conduct. Of course that was before this week, oh by the way he was on YELLOW yesterday. Brock qualified for State. I know you'll be watching!!!
Darren had one of his fellow inmates draw a picture of Spider-man for Justin. It was a very good free-handed drawing. Justin was very excited when I told him Uncle Darren wanted him to color him a picture, so we had to run out to buy a new coloring book and crayons.
Everyday Justin talks about you more and more. He REALLY misses you and I'm sure you miss him more than words can say. I don't have to tell you how much I miss you.
The ache I feel in my Heart and stomach feels like it's getting stronger by the day, especially when I look at pictures of you!!!
You always wished you would be one of the first ones in your family to leave this earth, because you could not take it if you lost a close family member. I NEVER dreamed it would happen this way or this soon!!! Give my love to grandma, uncle Freddie, Donnie and Brian.I LOVE YOU FOREVER and I'll talk to you soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Le An Albury
February 10, 2008
My Dearest Darrell:
Hi Babe. I missed talking to you last night. Justin and I went to that Carnival at the Lady of the Lourdes Church aroung the corner.
Of course he had a great time, I don't know of a time when he has gone to a fair or whatnot that he hasn't had a good time. He is such a wonderful kid (I know, your already aware). I am so greatful that he is part of my life. He is a "LITTLE DARRELL" all boy!!!!!!!!
I know you will be watching over us, and you will guide me to make the right decisions when it comes to his upbringing. He will always remember you as "HIS DADDY", I will make sure of that He is starting to ask more questions about his daddy, and what happened, why you had to leave us. I never thought answering his questions about life would be so hard as they are now. I don't think he completely understands the entire concept, all he knows is his daddy is not here; that he went to heaven, where all "GOOD PEOPLE" go when they pass on.
I look at pictures of you everyday and I don't understand myself, so I wouldn't expect a five yr old to understand. The only thing it boils down to is that I truly Love and miss you and will forever. You were my heart and soul for the last 17 yrs. We have had some hard times, but that just made our relationship as strong as ever. The absolute Best thing was Justin, and I truly want to say Thank you from the bottom of my soul. I Love you and Goodnight!!
Le An Albury
February 8, 2008
My Dearest Sweetheart:
I'm sorry i didn't get a chance to write last night, we went to your brother Guy's for dinner; your favorite steak. Cooking on the grill is not the same without you.
You'll be happy to hear Justin was on green all week. Report cards came home today and he is doing good. You know Justin, he is extremly proud of everything he accomplishes; so he was exstatic today. He has drawn you several pictures, and he tells me here mommy this is for my daady. He misses you so much and so do I.
Stevie, Bubba, Guy and Guy Vincent all dug a hole in the front yard and planted an Oak tree in your memory, so you be sure to watch over that tree and make it as beautiful and bright as you were.
I talked to Derik today, he called to see how Justin and I were doing.
You sure had alot of wonderful people who cared about you, and know they are showing there concerns for Justin and myself. Without them I don't know how I would make it through the long days. Just to know someone is their makes this situation bearable, if that's possible.
I'm going to close for know, Justin fell asleep in your corner of the couch. GOODNIGHT MY SWEETHEART!!!!HUGS AND KISSES!!!!!!
LeAn Albury
February 6, 2008
Good Evening babe:
This message will be short. I have been trying to make out the Thank you cards for all the wonderful, caring people who have showed such tremendous support. One thing I can you really did have alot of people who truly cared for you, even you would be amazed! I talked to Julio this evening, he wanted to let me know that everyone at work continues to carry-on about how much they miss you, and the people who worked at the cafeteria; where you all ate breakfast in the mornings are all in TOTAL SHOCK! I can honestly say you are truly missed by everyone, especially Justin and myself. This house is not a home anymore without you, it's like it's not complete anymore! I hope you have found serenity up their, please pass some down to me!!!!!!!!
I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU ALWAYS!!!!!
Le An Albury
February 5, 2008
Hi babe:
Wanted to say how much I miss and LOVE YOU before I went to bed. Justin, as usual fell asleep on the couch. Every night he falls asleep in the corner of the couch where you two would curl-up together and watch TV. He really misses his daddy, and so do I.
Even though I know you are in a much happier place, I would rather you be here to watch your little "boogie" grow-up. I remember you saying that the one thing you hoped to see was Justin graduate high school, and I am sooo
sorry that you are not going to be able to share that special time and many others with us. I just hope as you are watching from up there you know that you are always in our hearts, FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here I go getting all teary eyed again, what's new. GOD BLESS and GOODNIGHT! I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
Le An Albury
February 4, 2008
Darrell:
It's me again and here to close another extremly trying day.
I would have NEVER imagined I would have to endure something of this magnitude in my entire life.
I feel this emptiness throughout my entire body, like to air has been removed from all my organs(like a flaten basketball).
As for as Justin, you'll be so proud to know he was a SUPERSTAR STUDENT last month, that means he was on GREEN the entire month of January. He was so excited and proud of himself, and I know you are too (I don't have to mention how I feel, you know me).
So, now I'm counting on you to guide Justin thru his difficult times. Remember this, You are the wind beneath my wings. Guide me to where I need to fly. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS, AND FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!
Remember those words you told me just before you went into surgery, I will hold those words in my HEART FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Goodnight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Le An Albury
February 3, 2008
Good evening sweetheart:
Justin and I had a weekend of activity thanks to Stevie. He has been wonderful by keeping everybody busy, and has truly taken Justin under his wing. I've been blessed to have him as a friend, and so were you
This entire situation still seems like a NIGHTMARE to me. Justin and I were talking about the surgery and he started asking typical kid question, then he said "but mommy daddy promised he was coming home after his surgery".
My heart completley fell to the floor. I feel so sorry for Justin, I know he is not the only 5 yr old child that has lost his parent; but he was such a "daddy's boy". As Rick said, I have never known a boy who was such a "Man's Boy". That's why I have to depend on your closest friends, and your brothers to help me raise that boy to be a wonderful man, and to make you proud of him.
I miss you so much, I never imagined ever having to go through anything like this in my life. The old saying "Live for the Day"
Goodnight Babe!!!!!!!!!!!I Love you
Du'Wayne Kelly
February 2, 2008
LeAn, I am terribly sorry for your loss. I apoligize for not making it down to Darrells services as I was out of town hunting with friends. I thought about him and Donnie a lot that week I was gone and I'll be honest, it scares me. But it sets me back from the "undestructable" attitude it seems that all of us had growing up in the neighborhood and made me appreciate the time I was spending with new friends. Lord knows we had some crazy times together. We have all taken our own paths in life, but we never forget the times we shared growing up together. Myself, Donnie, Darrell, Steve, Darren, Dougly, along with others created a lot of fun times that I will always remember. We all had differences at one time or another, but we always seemed to get over them. Us kids in the neighborhood had something that you just don't see much of anymore. He will truely be missed. You and Justin and Darryls family are in my family's thoughts and prayers.
Derik Simon
February 2, 2008
Feb. 2,2008
My prayers are with you and Justin - and i will be in touch.
Give Justin 5 for me and a hug.
Derik Simon
Le An Albury
February 1, 2008
My dearest Darrell:
Today was another tough day, Feb 1st, what a way to celebrate a birthday; for me that is.
Stevie, Richard, Mitzi, Cole, Justin, and myself are going to go skating tonight, Wish me luck. Miss you muck and wish you were going to be their with us to laugh.
Today, there was no school; so Justin and I met Amy and her kids, and Ana and her daughter at the zoo. What a day that was, I haven't walked that much in a long time. It was good for Justin to just get out, run and play.
Well Steve just got here. I miss you sooooooooooooooooooooo much.
I will never forget all the wonderful times we shared, and of course this wonderful little boy I have. Justin alone will never let your memory fade. I LOVE YOU FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LeAn Albury
January 31, 2008
My dearest Darrell:
I'm sure glad today has come to a close. Today was a tough day, for both Justin and myself. Justin is starting to show his anger in different ways than just expressing his feelings verbally. I know kids express their feelings differently when it comes to losing a loved one especially a parent. I'm going to take him to bereavment counseling for children, he needs to know it's okay to feel the way he does and that his daddy loved him very much.
I, myself still do not believe it's reality that your not here with us. Justin was playing with your extra phone tonight and accidentally dialed my number, as I look at my phone I see DARRELL; my heart actually jumped out of my body and onto the floor before I could realize it was Justin.
Darrell, there is not a day that goes by that I don't feel complete emptiness and an ache in my heart. It's like there is a hole in my heart where you used to be. After 17 years I guess I can't expect any less. I miss you soooooo much. It's just little things that remind me how much I really really miss you.
Tommorow is my birthday, I wish I could completly skip the day. It doesn't feel like a good time to celebrate. Steve insist on taking me and Justin out, so I think were going to go skating. Yes, skating so you and Donnie can sit up their and laugh.
Goodnight my love, I'll be back soon. I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Le An Albury
January 30, 2008
Darrell:
It's me again! Justin and I went to your brother Guy's house for dinner this evening. You would be very proud of your brother, Guy V and Diane. They are all really taking Justin in like thier own, and of course you know how Justin is; he takes to anyone who will pay him attention. In fact, I think he is even wearing Guy Vincent out with the hide and seek and tag game (you know Justin, he never wears out)!!!!!
Guy Vincent has this little english bulldog puppy that's 4 months old. You should see him when Justin sits on the floor or the couch he is right about Justin's face level, he like a minature bulldozer all over Justin. Oh, by the way his name is KIrby, and when he gets excited and breathes heavy and he sounds like a KIRBY vacuum.
Well I'm going to close for know.
Goodnight, I LOVE AND MISS YOU DEARLY!!!!!!!!!!FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!
Carrie Doerr
January 29, 2008
Le An, I don't know you , but know of your husband. I heard about the story through a wonderful friend, Stevie. I just wanted to send to you my condolences. I too have a small child and often have wondered what I would do if her daddy had to go, and I am not sure how I would get through that. One thing I do know is that Steve will be there for you and you should accept his help. He is one of the least selfish people I know. He is always willing to give 110% of himself to help others out. Please allow him and Darrell's other frieds to get you all through this. Steve, in the past, has told me all sorts of stories about he and Darrell & he and Justin. I know he cares a great deal for that little man, so keep that in mind when you are in need of someone to be there for Justin, as I am sure all who know that tiny little man will be there. Good luck to you both.
Le An Albury
January 28, 2008
Hey babe:
Wanted to stop a minute to say Hi and how much I Love and miss you, It hits home especially at night when everything settles down and it was Justin and your "couch time". Justin has started expressing some anger by saying that God was mean for taking away his daddy, and I explained that at some time everyone was going to go to heaven, you just don't know when that time would come; your a perfect example. His response was he wants it to be someone elses turn instead of his daddy's.
Today I visited you at the Gravesite, I know you were already aware. As I sat their and talked to you and trying to convince myself that you were in a better place, I still continue to ask why you and why now after all these years. Well your baby has fallen asleep on the couch I'm going to go to put him to bed. I LOVE YOU and I'll talk to you soon. Goodnight, not Goodbye.
Le An Albury
January 26, 2008
My dearest Darrell:
I feel as though I am at lost for words. There is a void in my heart that I can feel in my feet. As much as you called me throughout the day, now when my phone rings; I find myself picking up the phone and automatically assuming it's you. I know your thanking God that I sent that phone with you, and I know you have recieved every message I have left you.
Justin is doing okay. It really made him feel like a real daddy's man when he was able to help carry you yesterday (to what he called daddy's home).being able to say goodbye to you made things alot better for him.
It's so hard to believe everything you have been through and done throughout your life, you gone in for a surgery to help your back pain so that you can play football and wrestle with Justin (all the things that little boys like to do)and this is what happens.
There has not been a minute that goes by that I have not thought of you and miss you dearly. It just does not seem normal to walk into the kitchen and not see you reclined back on the couch.
I hope that you can guide me in the
decision making needs when it comes to Justin. He doesn't understand why God had to take his daddy. He says that he wants it to be someone elses turn instead of yours (so do I). Well I'm going to close for now, I have to get Justin ready for bed.
I Love you and I'll be talking to you soon. Goodnight sweetheart
hugs and kisses!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Robin Johnson
January 25, 2008
I went to school with Darrell and wanted to say I am very sorry to hear of his passing. May God be with your family and help at such a difficult time.
todd gibson
January 25, 2008
remember the good times, like the laugh my dad talked about. i know it's hard to lose a son, husband, father and friend.
Joyce and Charles
January 24, 2008
Dearest LeAn
Charles and I are so very sorry. Our heart aches for you and Justin. Darrell will always hold a place in our hearts. He and Donnie loved each other so. It is ironic that they have both left us. We certainly will miss Darrell. There wasn’t anything that Darrell wouldn’t do for those that he loved so much. Other than you and Justin….I don’t know anyone that he loved more than Donnie. For that I thank him. You both have been a blessing to us this past year and a half since Donnie has been gone. Even through Darrell’s pain his main concern was Amanda, Rhonda and us. We all had each other and we are still here for you.
Darrell and Donnie grew up together and Lord knows they had some crazy good times together and some I don’t even want to know. Between the car racing, diving, hunting, fishing, swapping tales, lying, watching each other’s back…they had a bond beyond brothers. That relationship continued on the day that Darrell left us. Somehow I am comforted knowing that they are in Heaven together laughing and arguing. Wonder if they have cell phones up there? Don’t know any two people who loved their phones more than those two.
Take your strength in the memories, friends and always keep the memory alive for Justin. He is a wonderful little boy. Don’t be afraid to reach out to those of us who love you, Darrell and Justin. We are all here for you. Just call or come on down.
I feel your pain. Right now I know you are wondering which way to turn and who will Justin have as a role model….they are out there….within reach…all you have to do…is accept. Stevie will stand in there and do all he can. They can fish and do fun things. When he gets old enough to hunt lets draft Derrick for that. I am sure that Derrick will teach him the tricks of the trade. If Derrick put up with Darrell and Donnie … he can handle Justin. We will get it all done. No one can ever replace his father...just let his father's friends step in there and help. It will be good for Justin to continue with his Dad's friends. They can keep those "guy" memories alive for Justin.
We love you and keep you close in our hearts.
The Bernay Family
January 24, 2008
We share in this tragic loss and send 0ur best wishes to his family and friends.
Tracy Gibson
January 24, 2008
To the Gibson family:
My heart and Prayers go out to the
family. We are truly sorry for your
loss.
Are Prayers are with you
Trace & Mom
Gibson
Diamond View Staff
January 24, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Michelle Parker
January 24, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Always remember he is safe and in good hands and can't hurt anymore. Take care of that beautiful little boy he will carry his daddy's memories forever and bring you alot of joy. Every day you look into his eyes you know a part of Darrell will be looking back.
Love,
Michelle Parker
&
Amanda Parker-Pitts
Cindy McDonald-Rush
January 24, 2008
Right now i am speechless. I grew up with darrell & darren, i was donnie's next door neighbor for 1/2 my life. MY heart goes out to his family especially his son, definatly in my prayers. Right now i know nothing anyone says is going to put your heart at ease, but for what is is worth just know that with out a doubt donnie was there to greet him with open arms. God Bless. We will miss you.
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