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Jan Mechanic
July 17, 2025
My beloved Jesse: Gone from us almost 14 yrs & 10 mos. I get to be with them this Saturday. Come visit us. All of them are doing quite well. Wouldn't it be great if we all lived near each other permanently? I miss your wit, your intellect...all of your lovely Jesseness. See you in my dreams. Love you eternally, Mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
June 15, 2025
My beloved & very missed son: Gone from us almost 14 yrs & 9 mos. Hopefully he was on his best behavior this weekend. Watch over all of them. One of them stood up & didn't come.
He still looks & acts like you. I see you in the others too. I work every day but you are always on my mind. I love you eternally, mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
May 15, 2025
Beloved Duke of AppleTree. Gone from us almost 14 yrs & 8 mos. I was delighted to see your name on a license plate...& one of my pts has your beautiful name. I wish I could have changed that night....if only I had heard you. Watch over them at his bday. I miss you every day. Love you eternally,mamaxoxo
Jan Mechanic
April 15, 2025
Beautiful son: gone from us almost 14 yrs & 7 mos. Watch over him. He has so much on his plate. Help her find the right way. Such a hole in our lives without you but you go on in them. He looks so much like you! I think of you each & every day. I love the song Jesse by Carly Simon. It brings a smile to my face. Come & visit me soon. I love you eternally, Mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
March 17, 2025
Beauty son: Gome from us almost 14 yrs 6 mos. Are you near? I think of such many times during the day. I love being with the. He reminds me so much of you. Watch over all of them when they go to see him. I love & miss you eternally. Love, mama oxo
Jan Mechanic
February 15, 2025
My beloved son: Gone from us almost 14 yrs & 5 mos. He looks just like you. Did you organize that? L is coming back soon. I have missed her. We still keep a lot of your belongings including your writings about him. I will never forget. Come visit me soon. I love & miss you. Mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
January 22, 2025
I am late to honor your memory. I think of you each & every day...but I had a senior moment. Watch over them. He still reminds me so much of you. I love you eternally. Love, mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
December 18, 2024
Beauty Son: Gone from us almost 14 yrs 3 mos. L felt more at ease because one of them is named Jesse. Watch over her thru this. You are so very missed. I think of you each & every day. See you in my dreams. Love mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
November 16, 2024
Darling Beauty Man: Almost 14 yrs& 2 mos you have been gone from us. Not a day I do not think of you; what could have been. He is alot like you. Watch over ALL of them. Kids & moms can be so mean. Get L safely thru. I love you eternally. mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
October 15, 2024
Beautiful Boy: Gone from us 14yrs 1 month. You are loved & missed. I still see you in my dreams. I love you eternally. Love, mama xox
Jan Mechanic
September 15, 2024
Beloved son: Soon to be gone from us 14 years. I still miss you each and every day. Were you there on Sat? L thought so. They all have some part of you. Watch over all of the family. I will always love you & I know I will see your beautiful face again. Love eternally, mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
August 18, 2024
Beloved Duke of Apple Tree: Almost 13 yrs 11 mos gone from us. Still miss you & think of you every day...many times thru the day. They are getting along great. And the 3 are growing, bright & beautiful. Watch over S. She is lost. You would have been a great comfort & companion to her. Please visit us soon. I love you eternally, Mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
July 15, 2024
Good morning beauty son: Almost 13 yrs & 10 mos gone from us. They are getting closer. It is so wonderful to see. And he is running around & looking like you & Papa. I love you & think of you every day. See you in my dreams. Love mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
June 17, 2024
Dearest son: Gone from us almost 13 yrs & 9 mos. Were you part of the discussion yesterday? We now have an answer to go forward. Miss you every day.
And He still looks like you. I wish I could see them more....See you in my dreams. Love, mamaxoxo
Jan Mechanic
May 18, 2024
My darling Duke: Gone from us almost 13yrs & 8 mos. I have a patient they call Duke!!! I love to say his name. I felt your presence yesterday. Shinedown was on the radio on a station I rarely listen to. L also knew you were near. We miss you so much each & every day. But I look into his face & see you...that is a comfort. I love you eternally. Mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
April 14, 2024
My beloved Duke of Apple Tree: Almost 13yrs & 7 mos without you. I cannot bear to write you on that day. I miss you every day. Especially last Sat at the Celebration of Life I attended. I know I will see your handsome face again. In the meantime, watch over them. I love you eternally. Love, mamaxoxo
Jan Mechanic
March 17, 2024
My darling son: Gone from us almost 13yrs 6mos. I still remember that day. I did not hear you leave or I would have stopped you. I miss your wit, your laugh, your technical wizardry & your naughtiness. Rest in peace my beloved Jesse. I know I will see you again. Love eternally, Mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
February 17, 2024
My darling son: Gone from us almost 13 yrs & 5 mos. I miss you each & every day. They seem to be doing better.... you must be helping. And he is a lot like you. No one says it.....but it is obvious. I still wish I heard you that night...maybe things would have been different. I love you eternally, Mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
January 16, 2024
Dearest Duke of Apple Tree: Gone from us almost 13 yrs & 4 mos. I can still see your handsome face. And he still looks like you, Lucky guy. I miss you each & every day. I will see you in my dreams. Love always, mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
December 18, 2023
My beloved son: Almost 13 yrs 3 mos gone from us. I hardly see him but he knows me. Your soul lives on. I still want to be with them more, but it is not to be. You got a note from K. You will never be forgotten. The Duke of Apple Tree is eternal now. Love you always. Mama xoxo.
Kyle Burman
December 6, 2023
Happy birthday J Bern!!!
The whole gang is talking about you today, remembering you with so much love. We all love you and miss you, and laugh when thinking of all the good memories.
Happy birthday ❤
Jan Mechanic
November 17, 2023
Beloved Duke of Apple Tree: Gone from us almost 13yrs & 2 mos. I still miss you every day. And he still looks like you. I only see him in pix....sad. As you know, there are extra stresses at my work now. This coupled with family strife makes me look for loving kindness every minute. He said things change....but at my expense. Watch over them & give them peace. I love you eternally, Mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
September 16, 2023
My darling son: Gone from us almost 13 yrs. A candle has burned for you every day since that day. I think of you often, every day. Was that you when I passed Duke St? He looks so like you. They all do a bit but this one a lot. I will always miss you. I will see you again. Love, Mom xoxo
Jan Mechanic
August 15, 2023
My darling Duke: Gone from us 12 yrs almost 11 mos. He still looks like you. I love all of them so much. I really miss seeing them. Watch over all of them. They will all be together the end of Aug. Be there to keep the peace. I think of you every day & miss you eternally. Love, mama xoxo
jan mechanic
June 18, 2023
My beauty son: Gone almost 12 yrs & 9mos. Miss you on this Day so much. Maybe you would have had children. Now he laments about you. To get attention to himself. He still doesn't see thru him & is still full of anger. Always first response. Maybe because he looks so much like you. I hardly get to see him. So sad. I know I am complaining. Maybe you can help me see this differently. I live & miss you eternally. Love, mama xoxo
jan mechanic
May 21, 2023
My beloved son: 1 day late. Gone from us 12 yrs, 8 mos, 1 day. Mother's Day was hard. I took a pix of N & L & realized someone was missing: My Duke. He looks more & more like you as the days pass. I do not get to see him as much as I would like. Watch over him. I will miss you eternally until I see you again. My beautiful son. Love, mom xoxo
Jan mechanic
February 17, 2023
Darling son. Gone from us almost 12 years and five months. I don´t get to see him as much as I´d like. Boy, does he look like you. Even his ears. Watch over all of them. I miss you each and every day. they ask a lot of questions about you. You are missed by all love you eternally mama XOXO
Jan mechanic
January 17, 2023
Gone from us almost 12 yrs& 4 months. Most beloved son. I still miss you each and every day. You do live on in them. Your wit, your face, your charm, your intellect. Watch over all of them. I love you eternally mama.Xoxo
jan Mechanic
December 15, 2022
Dearest Jesse: Gone from us 12 yrs, 3 mos. Always in my heart. You would have been 44 this month. He looks just like you. Watch over him. We are celebrating Chanukah here. As usual, we will miss you. I love you eternally. Love, mama xoxo
Jan mechanic
November 17, 2022
My beauty son: 12yrs2mos gone from Us. Are you visiting them in paradise? They look like they´re having a fabulous time. There isn´t a day that goes by that I don´t think of the Duke of Apple Tree. I miss you but I know I will see you again. He does look so much like you. I love you eternally mama xoxo
Jan mechanic
October 18, 2022
My beauties son. Gone from us almost 12 years and one month. He looks so much like you. His big eyes. And he is so smart. I know you can see him. I wish you were here to hold him. You were always the most sensitive of my three children. You would´ve understood this weekend. I miss you each and every day. Please visit me soon. Love mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
September 18, 2022
My darling son: Gone from us almost 12 yrs on 9/20/2022. The pain is no less. I see your face. Still young. Smiling. I would do anything to reverse that night. I did not hear you leave. I would not be leaving this note if I did. You are missed every day for 12 long years. I go on with you in my heart knowing I will be with you again. Love eternally, mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
August 15, 2022
You are gone from us almost 11 years 11 months. He looks so much like you. The eyes the lips the smile. What a gift. Remembering your beautiful spirit your beautiful mind. I will miss you forever. Love mama
Jan mechanic
July 16, 2022
Beautiful beloved son. Gone from us almost 11 years and 10 months. He looks just like you. The big eyes. The lips. Watch over him. Keep L&N
in your thoughts too. You are the missing link, the bridge they kept it all together. I miss you more every day. Love mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
June 18, 2022
Dearest Jesse: Almost 11yrs9mos gone from us . Thank you for watching over J. He is small but mighty. I will always miss your smile, your laugh & you Duke style humor. Watch over L&N. Miss you my beautiful son. Holding you in my heart until we meet again. Love, mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
May 15, 2022
Gone from us almost 11yrs, 8 mos. My beautiful Duke of Apple Tree: Interesting that O was born the day before we lost you & now J will be born the day after. Keep J safe until he is with us.
Oh, how much I miss you. Having 3 of them is such a blessing but I wish my #2 was with me enjoying our family. I know I will see you again but give me a sign again. Love eternally, Mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
April 16, 2022
Beloved Jesse Mechanic Bern: Gone from us 11yrs 7mos. Take good care of Sookie. L &I are grief stricken. Tonite we celebrate Passover. Miss you now, tonite & always. Love you eternally, mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
March 19, 2022
Beauty son: 11 yrs & almost 6 mos. I wonder how their relationship would be with you here with us. Take care of J. Bring him to us healthy. I miss you still so very much. I keep your picture near me at night. I know I will see you again. Love, mama xo
Jan Mechanic
February 21, 2022
My darling son: 11 yrs 5 mos....So many fights yet. The anger. The sadness. Con't to help them. Loving kindness is everything. Take care of J. He will be here in May. I still miss you each & every day
Jan Mechanic
December 17, 2021
My sweet son. Soon 11 yrs 3 mos gone from us. I thought I SAW you yesterday. I do see you in O & E: your looks, your intelligence, your humor, your "tricks" & funny sounds (E is very good at both). Stay around us & help N & L. I'm sure you knew before us. He is named after my dad! I love you eternally. Mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
November 21, 2021
My son: 1 day late. I will never forget that day. 11 yrs, 2 mos 17 1 day ago. I miss you still each & every day. I'm sure you know the news. They will know tomorrow if it is a boy or girl.
Watch over N & L. Hopefully N will let go. I love & miss you. See you in my dreams. 1love, mamaxoxo
Jan Mechanic
September 16, 2021
My beloved son: Almost 11 yrs without you. You live on in them. E's 2 look like you. N says your laugh is the same as your dad's. I keep your pix near me each night. I know you are at peace now but I still miss you so. What could have been, what should have been. See you in my dreams. I love you eternally, mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
July 15, 2021
Almost 10 years 10 months gone from us. I go back to that day so often. What could I have done to change us losing you. I wish I could hear you laugh again, be brilliant again, or even be sad again. I miss you just as much As the first day we lost you. Watch over the other two. I love you eternally. Mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
April 18, 2021
My darling son: You are gone from us almost 10yrs & 7 mos. Things are better. She finally made a stand. They are all with her. Maybe a new idea in your name will come of this !! I know you helped her with all of this. You are so loved & missed. Stay close to us. Tell M & D thank you for their help too! We will get through this & someday all be together again. I love you eternally. Love, mama X0X0
Jan Mechanic
February 22, 2021
My darling son: 2 days late: Senior moment. 10yrs, 5 mos & 2 days gone from us.
I miss you every day. Please watch over L. She needs to make a very hard decision. Love you eternally, mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
January 19, 2021
Beauty son: 10yrs 4 mos. Lots of chaos. I'm sure you're looking at all of this in a different way. I hope you met Patches. He was adorable & naughty...just like you.
O's face is so much like yours. They both make some of your facial expressions. And E does your tongue trick.
Love & miss you. mamaxoxo
Jan Mechanic
December 16, 2020
My son: Gone from us 10 yrs & 3 mos. I think of you every day & wonder what else could have been. But you are at peace....I will see your face again ,laugh at your jokes & hug you tight. See you in my dreams. Love eternally, mamaxoxo
jan mechanic
November 19, 2020
Beautiful son: Gone from us 10 yrs 2 months. They are leaving for Thanksgiving. Please watch over them & all of us. L is here with me. Such strange times...people are so unsettled. One of the twins is helping us at the building. You are with the other one. Rest in peace my special boy. You will always be in my heart. I love you. Mamma xoxo
Jan Mechanic
October 16, 2020
My beautiful son. 10 years one month gone from us. Did you see Crannie? We lost him Oct 6th. I miss his meow. The holidays will come in once again your presence is only going to be a memory. I know I will see you again. But I miss you very much. Love mama xoxo
Kyle
September 20, 2020
Gone but never forgotten. I miss you Jesse as so many others do. May you continue to rest in peace.
Jan Mechanic
September 13, 2020
My dearest son: I must be getting old..no notes for July or AUGUST? YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY HEART. On 9/10/2020 you will be gone from us 10 yrs. Your smile& & wit, smarts & sarcasm live on in O. Your zest for life & intellect live on in E. O looks alot like you! You are missed every day. There is a gap in my heart that will never be filled but I can go on knowing you are at peace & with M & JB. They loved you so! I will see you in my dreams. Come visit me soon my one & only Duke of Apple Tree. I'm writing you now as it may be too hard on that day I lost you. Love eternally, mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
June 18, 2020
Dearest Beauty son:
9yrs 9mos gone from us. Car still in garage. Room still full of your possessions. L & N are doing well as you know. Watch over them. I love & miss you eternally. Mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
May 24, 2020
Beauty son: 4 days late. So sorry. Still at home. Chaos con'ts. But L is with me. Watch over L,C, N, A, O & especially E. A was so frightened.
L & C stayed in your room. Good to have some noise there. M's Day was especially sad this yr..more so than usual. I can only hope you are in peace & are with M & D & the beloved Furries. Isn't M adorable? I'm sure their beloved I. sent her. See you in my dreams. Love, mama xoxo
Jan mechanic
April 19, 2020
My beloved son: O is 8!!! I hope you are watching O & E as they grow up. L thinks O looks so much like you. She sure did when she was born. I am feeling stronger every day. L is a great healer! Help us navigate this chaos. I will find a way L can be here with all of us. I love *& miss you eternally. Love, mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
March 20, 2020
Beauty son:
I'm sure you can see the chaos. We are taking it day by day. L is here & talks to N everyday & vice versa. I know you had a part in getting them together. We all miss my middle child. Rest in peace until I see you again my love. I love you mama xoxo
Kolla Brown
February 20, 2020
Please accept my deepest condolences, so many years later. I am sorry that I did not know that Jesse passed away, as I live abroad. Jesse was always smiling and always had something funny to say. I can't even imagine his face without a smile. Please know that Jesse has left the world with positive memories and energy and has not been forgotten.
Jan Mechanic
February 16, 2020
My wonderful son: Gone from us 9 yrs 5 mos. They will all be together in March. Watch over them & let them get along. Come visit me at OHW. Love you eternally. I will see you more clearly with my new eyes!. Love eternally, mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
January 19, 2020
My darling son: Gone 9 yrs almost 4 mos from us. E con'ts to make the silly noises like you did. They both have your wit & intelligence. Thank you for once again helping me with the computer stuff. 1miss you so very much, my beloved Duke of Apple Tree. See you in my dreams. Love you eternally, mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
December 17, 2019
Beauty son: Gone 9 yrs almost 3 mos. I miss you wit, your intellect, your messes, your beautiful face. You live on in E's noises & in their intellect. Love you eternally. Mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
November 17, 2019
My darling son: Senior moment. I did not write you last month. So sorry. The girls have been asking about you. M's dtr has your birthdate...that makes me so happy. I think of you everyday. Miss you so much. Heard a phone call from him to E. He has not changed.
I love you thru eternity. Love, mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
September 15, 2019
On 9/20/2019, 9 yrs gone from us. One of my patient's has a son named Jesse. I say his name more often than he likes. Thank you for the LP of "Duke" ....You are always in my heart. I will see you in my dreams sweet boy. I love you eternally. Help L & N see the way to each other.
Love mama xoxo
jan mechanic
August 18, 2019
Beauty son: Gone 8 yrs 11 mos from us. I can still hear your voice. E has many of your traits, looks. E came to town & I met her. She has many questions about you. Pray for her. I miss you every day. And will want to ask you why when 1 see you. Steer us to peace my beloved son I love you eternally Mama xoxo
jan mechanic
July 18, 2019
My beauty son: gone 8 yrs 10 mos. Love you eternally . Help L find her way. She needs your shoulder. Help N see compassion for others. The baby still looks like you. O has you tenacity & anger. Kiss M & D. I love you & miss you. Your room is still the same. Love Mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
June 21, 2019
Beauty son: Gone 8 yrs 9mos & 1 day. Senior moment...should have written you earlier. L& C are together & seem happy. Did you go to the SJ reunion with N? He said he remembered you in the cafeteria. I still miss you every day: you smile, your silly laugh, your huge brain, your naughtiness...Love you eternally, mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
May 19, 2019
My beauty son: Gone 8 yrs 8 mos from us. Things have settled down between L & N. The girls are beautiful & smart...good readers like you. I hope you met Ben. Rest in peace my beloved until we meet again. Love, mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
April 19, 2019
Gone 8 yrs 7 mos. My beloved boy who will be forever young. Missing you always, so much. Watch over L & N. They need you. Tell Patch I will see him at the Rainbow Bridge &that I love & miss him. Until next month, my beauty boy. I love you eternally. Mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
February 17, 2019
8yrs 4 mos gone from us. Still miss you every day. Is that you playing around with my computer? Wish you were here to fix it. She can still do the tongue motion just like you. They are wonderful. Hope you can see what A & N have produced. LEG has been with us. I am so happy for that. You are my missing link. I can see your face quite clearly & your deep awesome laugh. See you in my dreams. I love you eternally, mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
December 17, 2018
My beloved Jesse: 8 yrs 3 mos gone from us. Miss you more each day. BP brought me such beautiful flowers on your birthday. He never forgets. Watch over him. The holidays con't to have an empty chair. You live on in all of them. I love you eternally. Love, mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
November 18, 2018
8yrs 2 mos gone from us. And on your birthday you would be 40. Oh my forever young beauty man.....I miss you so. Yesterday the baby made your funny sounds...were you saying hello? Keep them safe in their Thanksgiving journey. Still have kept you room the same. It keeps your memory alive for me.
See you in my dreams. I love you eternally. mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
October 19, 2018
My beauty son: 8 yrs 1 mo gone from us. Took your car in today. Passed like a charm. I love driving it. I can see your face when I do. Missing you so very much. I love you eternally. See you in my dreams. Love mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
September 16, 2018
My dearest beloved son: On 9/20/2018 gone from us 8 long yrs. Oh my sweet boy, I miss you so each & every day. You live on in the smile of E, the intellect of both. Watch over N & L. They need you. Our missing link. See you in my dreams. I love you eternally. Love, Mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
August 15, 2018
On August 20th, you will be gone from me 7 yrs 11 mos. How can this be? I see you like it was yesterday. So handsome. So smart. So fashion conscious. So Jesse. You are so missed. My son in heaven. I think about you many times during the day. Please watch over them. They need your help. I know you are at peace but I still miss you so much. Come visit me. I love you eternally. Mama xoxo
jan Mechanic
July 15, 2018
Gone 7rs 10 mos 7/20. Must be getting old. Missed a month. Was that why I heard your voice? I will always miss every part of you. My beautiful son, forever young. See you in my dreams. Love always, mama xoxo
jan mechanic
May 20, 2018
Gone 7 yrs 8 mos. Computer problems...is that you? Miss you. You have been in my dreams a lot!. What a great uncle you would have been. The baby is much like you. See you. Love, eternally, mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
April 19, 2018
My darling son: Gone 7yrs, 7mos. O's Bday is today. Bittersweet...when she was born, her face was yours. Thank you for that. L will be in for the Bday. See you in my dreams. Love & miss you forever. mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
March 18, 2018
My beloved son: 7 yrs 6mos gone from us. What a great uncle you would have been. They got a hold of your light sabers yesterday. L slept in your bed when she was here. Bitter sweet. See you in my dreams. Love you eternall y. mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
February 18, 2018
My darling son: Gone 7yrs 5 mos from me. She might be coming in March. Watch over her. The baby makes silly noises like you did. She is fiery like you. O can be obstinate but loving & lovable...just like you. My solace is that you live on in them. They have been asking more questions about you & heaven. It is very sweet. I love you eternally & feel your presence often lately. Love mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
January 16, 2018
My darling son: Gone 7 yrs 4 mos. Missing you every day. You live on in her. She is so much like you: smarty, witty, funny. You will always be my Duke, my middle child in heaven. I love you eternally. Mamaxoxo
Jan Mechanic
December 24, 2017
OMG my dearest son. A late entry to you. Filled with love & gratitude for the yrs God gave me with you. Heard the song at Trader Joe's...trying to send me a message to write? Love you eternally mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
November 19, 2017
My beautiful son: Gone 7 yrs 2 mos. Are you there with them? L & A come Monday. Wish you were there to help them, steer them to say & do the right things. I love wearing your jacket. I think of you everyday anyway. And yes, I smelled your L'Occitane. What a wonderful surprise. I love you eternally, mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
October 19, 2017
7 yrs 2 mos. Gone from us. I actually gave some of your belongings to Charity. The Star Wars stuff remains. My beauty son: gone but never forgotten. In my dreams so many nights. Wish I could have stopped you that night. I will be with you again. Until then, watch over L&N &all. Love to you eternally. Love, mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
September 17, 2017
My dearest son: On Wednesday, you will be gone 7 yrs. I cannot bear to write to you on that day. It is also the New Year. We will come together to celebrate you. I miss you face, your wit, your charm, your intelligence AND your naughtiness. I will forever miss you. Love always, mama xoxo
Kyle Burman
September 13, 2017
I love you and miss you Jesse. So many people do. I am thankful for the memories and all the things in life that can remind me of you. All my love to your family now and forever
Jan Mechanic
August 20, 2017
My dearest son: 6 yrs 11 mos you are gone. I HAVE 3 children; one is in heaven. O & E carry your fierce spirit & intellect. Aren't you proud of N, A & L? We all miss you so. Hug Stella for me. Love you eternally, mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
July 18, 2017
My sweet boy. It will be six years and 10 months on the 20th. If only Stella had been alive and barking to let me know you were leaving the house. I love you and miss you. You live on in those two Beautiful girls. Love, mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
June 18, 2017
Gone from us 6 yrs 9 mos. The dream I had 2 nights ago...about you & N. Was it you? I so vividly saw you.
Miss you all of the time: your wit, your charm, your naughtiness, your handsome face. They talk a lot about their Uncle Jesse in heaven. Love you eternally. I will see you & be with you again. Love, mom xoxo
Jan Mechanic
May 17, 2017
6 yrs 8 mos. Gone from us. Still think of you each day. Were you at the party? You live on in them. E says she is E Jesse Bern....she is smart & witty like you & oh so funny.
Your room is just how you left it. I still cannot get myself to remove your things. Your golf clubs are still in the garage. Miss you all of the time. Love you. Miss you. Mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
April 16, 2017
6 yrs 7 mos gone from us. I miss you every day & think of how amazing & naughty you were...but so full of life. Please watch over N more than usual. Blessed be your life & your memory. My dearest Duke of Apple Tree. Love you eternally. Mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
March 19, 2017
My dear son: Gone 6 yrs 6 mos. You live on in them. E is so smart. She makes funny noises & silly words just like you did. O is the quieter side of you but just as smart. They think the pix of you near my bed is N no matter what I tell them. Forever missing a special son, brother, uncle & nephew. Love you & miss you all the time. Mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
February 23, 2017
My dearest:
Gone 6 yrs 5 mos....
Missing you each & every day. You live on in them. I see it each every time I am with them. Were you with us in Tucson? Stay close to L & N. Watch over them & help guide them. My sweet son. Forever in my heart. Love mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
January 21, 2017
I think of you every day. I am sorry I have not written you but we almost every day. I have my new supply of memorial candles. Lately, I have been very tearful. We are all going away soon. Be with us in the better weather. Your "apt" now is filled with their toys. Miss you. Love you. I will see your beautiful face again. Love, mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
October 20, 2016
Hello my beauty son: 6 yrs 1 month gone from us. I saw your name on the apt roster; then Bud's name on a license plate. I miss you so much. You live on in L & J & O & E. Love mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
September 20, 2016
6 yrs. I dreaded this day & now that it is here, I feel peace. Yes, I miss you but I know you are happy & at peace. I love you every day all day. Stay close to them; they need you. Love, mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
August 21, 2016
Beauty son. 1 day late but never out of my mind. 5 yrs 11 mos. Still like yesterday. The baby showed me your tongue trick yesterday. You live on in them. And aren't you proud of LEG? She will help others while honoring you. As for me, I carry on but miss you so. I know I will see you again. Love, mama xoxo
jan Mechanic
July 18, 2016
My sweet boy: that night, I still go over & over it. 5yrs 10mos later, I wonder if I could have stopped the events that led to yor death. But you cannot change the past. I mourn you daily. You will always be missed & deeply loved. Love, mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
June 19, 2016
My dearest Jesse: 5 yrs 9 mos. Your room is still the same as when you left it that night. I cannot get myself to move anything. I think of you daily. At night, you are often in my dreams. Hopefully I am really with you. You do live on in E's intelligence, your trick with your tongue & O's tenacity, naughtiness & zest for life. Missing you on Father's Day & every day. Love, mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
May 20, 2016
5 yrs 8 mos. My Darling Duke...how I miss you. Read L's song honoring you again tonite. So special. So smart. So handsome. And you never really knew how wonderful you were.
Will be with O & E tomorrow. Visit us. We're going to feed the ducks.
I miss you each & every day. Love mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
April 18, 2016
In 2 days, gone from me for 5 yrs 7 mos. And I remember it like yesterday. Still ask myself what else could I have done? I miss your laugh, your wit, your silliness just being the Duke of Apple Tree. Miss you even more on occasions like yesterday. what a great uncle you would have been....miss you...love you eternally..mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
March 20, 2016
My beloved Jesse: Both girls are so good with numbers..is that from you? Take good care of Bo. He was so sick I had to let him go. Watch over him & Stella. 5 yrs 6mos. Gone from my vision but forever in my heart & mind. Love Mama xoxo
Jan Mechanic
February 21, 2016
My darling Duke of Apple Tree:
I know you know she can touch her nose with her tongue. I know you are with her & with all of us. The "6" on the shower tile....miss you, love you. Watch over Bo. I hope he is getting better. See you in my dreams. Love, mama xoxo
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