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Travis we miss you & Daniel
Annette Golz
August 12, 2019
I was trying to figure out how many yrs. that have gone by, when Daniel, Travis, & Tyler were best buddies. Our sons were always at my house in Montgomery IL. I had been cutting Daniels hair for quite sometime. When I heard that Daniel had an accident in Mo. during spring break, I immediately got a call from Mary Louise. All of our boys were
Always together, having fun, skate boarding, arts and crafts etc. I thought that Mary was calling me to cut Daniels hair. I had been cutting his hair for a long time! It was called a fade high & tight. That's when she told me that Daniel passed away. She asked me if I could do Daniels hair 1 last time. Travis played his guitar and wrote a song for Daniels wake, and Tyler and Parker and Dana also gathered together as well. He was like a son too me. Unfortunately Travis Passed away on July 20th 2017. His girlfriend took her life a week later to be with him in heaven. I hope he sees Daniel in heaven. Thanks to Daniel, I'm still working at Dieterles.
Roy Eiermann
September 27, 2017
It's felt like forever. 15 years. You've been gone longer than you were alive. I can't remeber the sound of your voice. So much has changed. But even being on this page brings tears to my eyes. This page brings the memories back. I miss you Daniel. So much. Love you.
Liz Schallack
February 17, 2009
Hey Kiddo - I have no idea why, but I've been thinking about you lately. Not that you're not a great guy to think about, but I just don't know where it came from. Things are so different here. We've all aged (Aleah's 7 now, I've got a couple stray grays, and your brother is looking quite distinguished!) and I can't help but wonder what you'd look like if you were still here. I'm sure you'd be a heartbreaker as always. Please do me a favor and watch over my family - parents, Aleah, Jason, Mark & Janet, the boys, and Roy. I just feel like we need your protection and guidance right now. And I'm sure you met my nieces Gabrielle and Valeria by now. Hold them tight, and rock them, will you? And above all, make them giggle! Babies love to giggle. Laugh with their Grandma Kathie and you'll really get them going! :-) Thanks for the smile right there - I needed that! Miss you and love you ~ Liz
Jessica Fields
September 29, 2008
Hey you :] I've been thinking about you alot latley. I did my first essay on you, and it was very good, if i do say so myself. I miss you Dan, alot. There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. You're in my heart. I told your mom I'd never forget about you, and I haven't. I hope you're happy up there, sweetie.
Take care, okay? <3
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Christina Hartley
September 28, 2008
It seems to only get harder with time. I've been so closed off about you for so long. Last night, I finally opened up and told my boyfriend everything. I swear I felt like you were there. I love you, Dan. Everyday.
Christina Hartley
July 11, 2008
Hey hon. I would have came and signed this yesterday but I have a lot going for me nowdays. I met someone and I'm finally happy again. He knows all about you. I know you'd be proud of me. I'm gonna start an advice coulmn in Virginia. He and I are moving up there. You're always with me. I still miss you everyday. I love you babes.
MOM ROMANDY
July 10, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I SIT HERE AT THE HOUSE THINK WHAT WOULD YOU WOULD LOOK LIKE AND BE AT 20. THE STORMS WE ARE HAVING HAVE STOPPED AT THE IDEA TO GO THE CEMETERY TODAY. NO NEW WORDS CAN SAY HOW I STILL FEEL ABOUT YOU PASSING. I FEEL YOU ARE DOING A GOOD JOB UP IN HEAVEN.I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU
LOVE MOM
Christina Hartley
December 10, 2007
Daniel,
Hey darling. I still miss you everyday. I have your picture framed now and it's on my bedroom wall. I got that tattoo I promised. In your honor I have DRIP tattooed on my right shoulder, just as I always said I would. I love you and I think about you constantly. I can feel you watching over me. I've gotten my life back together. Quit doing all the things you told me were bad for me. I hope that I'm making you proud up there. Any time I'm in a rut, I try to imagine what advice you would have given me. You still help me through all the hard stuff. I'm sure you always will. Love you kid. Hopefully, a long time from now, we'll meet again.
Hailey
November 8, 2007
I had to write in here because today I brought some books to school from home and I opened one of them and your picture fell out of it, it was so funny because I was just thinking of you and then there you were, it really made me smile to see your picture and have a special little reminder that you're still very present in my life. Well, I just wanted to share that because I thought it was special.
Hailey
October 10, 2007
I'm at school now and you've been on my mind a lot this week. Even after all this time your impact on my life is still very present.you were always such a genuine and kind-hearted person. I miss our phone calls, I loved that you would just listen, you didn't try and answer whatever was confusing you'd just listen. I guess I just wanted to say I miss you and that you're in my thoughts.
MARY ROMANDY
May 30, 2007
YESTERDAY WAS A BIG DAY. ROY AND I
WAS ABLE TO GIVE HAILEY A GOOD START TO COLLEGE.I KNOW THIS IS WHAT YOU WOULD HAVE WANTED. I MISS YOU AND KNOW YOU ARE AROUND ME ALL THE TIME. MY HEART STILL MOURNS FOR YOU AND ALWAYS WILL.A HEART ACHE THAT WILL NEVER GO WAY TILL I SEE YOU AGAIN.I KNOW IT WAS YOU WHO SENT A MESSAGE WHEN I TURN ON THE TV ON MEMORIAL DAY,TUNED INTO JOHN EDWARDS CROSSING OVER MARATHON,75% OF IT WAS OF PEOPLE LOSING CHILDREN.SOME OF THE WORDS SAID WAS EITHER ONES I SAID MYSELF OR HEARD FROM OTHERS ABOUT YOU. SO HONEY THANK YOU AGAIN FOR A GIFT YOU KEEP ON SENDING ME AND I WILL CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR THOSE MESSAGES
LOVE MOM
Liz Schallack
September 27, 2006
Hey Kiddo - Well, today's your day. I can remember Roy's phone call like it was yesterday. I miss you so much and selfishly wish you were still here so I could watch you grow up and so you could babysit Aleah. Can you believe she was only 8 months old when you left us, and now she's 4 going on 5? You two would have so much fun together. She insists pictures of you are actually pictures of Roy. I think that's a compliment to both of you. I miss you and wish I could see you again. Even just one more time. I love you always and forever.
Liz
Roy Eiermann
September 27, 2006
Four Years. For some people, that’s a long time. For most, it’s the length of time spent in High School. For some others, it’s the amount of time in college (not me of course!) It drags by for some. They wish it would all just speed up. But Daniel, you died yesterday to me. The pain is still there. The wound is still fresh. The tears are still real. Your memory is still alive. I miss you buddy. I miss you so much. Where’s my little bro? The one I can call up and talk to about our crazy family. The one that I know will love and support me no matter what. The one I can wake up at 2am and tell about the awesome date I just went on. The one I can listen to and tell me about all his girls. The one I can celebrate with on Christmas. The one I can laugh with about all those times we fought as kids. And of course the one I can kick the crap out of!
I haven’t forgotten you Daniel. I live with your memory everyday. I’m glad you’ve been safe for four years. I’m glad you’ve experienced peace for four years. I’m glad you’ve been praying for others for four years. As painful as it is, I’m glad you’re home. I love you.
Hailey
July 12, 2006
Happy Birthday. I think about you a lot and I want to thank for the dream you sent me letting me know you are ok. I see so many signs and things that bring you to my mind so frequently. I am thankful for that. I wanted to make sure I got a comment in here on your birthday week. I really appreciate that the guest book is here. It helps so much when I am thinking about you. although it makes me cry every time it is also nice to come here to a whole guest book just for you. I like that theres something thats just about you.
jessica fields
July 12, 2006
happy late birthday kiddo! I still miss those hugs of yours after lunch everyday. rip, love <3
MOM ROMANDY
July 10, 2006
WELL DANIEL, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 18,WOW
I VISITED YOUR GRAVE TODAY.BALLOON,CARD, FLOWERS AND A STARBUCKS FRAPPUCCINO FOR YOU.NOT MUCH TO SAY BUT I JUST WANTED TO PUT AN ENTRY IN TO HONOR YOUR BIRTHDAY. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU EACH AND EVERY DAY.
LOVE MOM
Jennifer Munday
June 26, 2006
Still thinking about you & still missing you. Love ya little bro!
@--^--^--- (rose) Steph & Jen
MOM ROMANDY
May 23, 2006
DANIEL,
YESTERDAY ROY AND I PRESENTED TO THE WINNER OF THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD IN YOUR MEMORY. IT WAS ALYSIS! I WAS SO HEART WARMING TO SEE HER GET THIS AND THEN JESSICA WAS THERE TOO.IT WAS SO FUNNY BUT AFTERWARDS YOUR BROTHER AND I HAD THE SAME IDEA, NEXT YEAR YOU WOULD BE GRADUATING, SO WE RE GOING TO DO SOMETHING EXTRA FOR SOMEONE AT OSWEGO HIGH SCHOOL AS AN ADDITIONAL AWARD. WE ARE GOING TO GET OUR PLANS TOGETHER THIS SUMMER.
ANYONE READING THIS CAN CONTACT DANIELS MOTHER AT [email protected] I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A NICE CELEBRATION AFTERWARDS. YES DANIEL YOUR MOTHER FINALLY HAS INTERNET NOW. WE ALL LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU, I KNOW YOUR DOING A GREAT JOB IN HEAVEN FOR ALL THOSE YOUNG LIVES THAT HAVE BEEN LOST IN THE LAST 3 YEARS. WATCH OVER YOUR GRANDPARENTS,THEY NEED THE PEACE AND CALM YOU HAVE FOUND.
YOUR IN MY HEART FOREVER AND THERE IS NEVER A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT I DON'T THINK ABOUT YOU
LOVE MOM
Hailey
April 21, 2006
Hi again, This month I have been thinking about you a lot. Your passing was really the most heartbreaking experience of my life and today we were discussing in my psychology class things that have been the hardest in our life and I thought of that september, everyone was contributing in class things they had been through but I couldn't. I still can't talk about your passing without crying. Sometimes when I think about you i feel this immense guilt for not feeling the grief I felt before. I know that means I'm healing but I have this fear that healing means forgetting and I don't want to ever forget you. You are such a special person and I want you in my memory. You are one of the kindest people I have ever met and at the same time the loudest. I have some really great memories of you and those will always be in my heart but I am afraid I am forgetting the little things, I really miss your distinctive voice, I am laughing just thinking about it. Thanks for the memories
Hailey
February 3, 2006
Hello, wow it has been far to long since I have added an entry in here. So much is going in my life right now like college selection and things like that, and I was wondering yesterday what you would be thinking about all of this, you would be making the same decisions right now and taking that next step into adulthood just like me and I just thought about how stressed you be about all of this. I think about you alot and I wanted to come on here to let you know that you will never be forgotten. If you were here today I wonder what you would think about the way everyone has grown up. I think you would be proud. Such a long time has gone by since your passing but you are on my mind frequently.
Still missing you,
Hailey
jessica fields
December 29, 2005
i love you Dan.. i just wanted to say that.. Merry late christmas, happy new years. I'm about to turn 17. if you were still here.. You'd so be with me.
<3 i miss you love.
Erica Hartman
December 29, 2005
I still remember those days, dan, when we were at Traughber Jr. High. You would always tell your friends that I was your sister even though we really werent it just seemed that way. We had the same lunch and everyday i would come to your table to see how your day was. Somedays better then others. I remember one day you got into an arguement with one of the guys at your table and i can over to help you and him straighten it out which was the final out come. You are greatly missed and i will never ever forget about you and how you touched my life forever. Love always "your sister" Erica
Roy Eiermann
November 27, 2005
Daniel,
It’s been quite a while. I’m sorry that I haven’t written in this thing but what I write in here doesn’t compare to how much I talk to you during my day. I know you know that. I’m glad Liz mentioned that Mom wrote in here. That’s what gave me the inspiration to write.
I guess you know what’s going on with me huh? You’ve been watching. Then you also know there are a few things in my life that are going on and I need your prayers now more than ever. I can’t believe as I look back over this thing how many different locations I’ve written you from!!! Arizona, Illinois, New Hampshire…. Your brother…such a nation traveler!
Keep the prayers coming for Mom and Dad. Dad’s doing well and so is Mom. She’s got to make some decisions about Montana and she needs prayers right now for God to show her the right thing to do.
As for Aleah, I think this is going to be a yearly thing. As soon as October hits, just pray for Aleah’s health and don’t quit until April! I know you’ve already been praying for her because I’ve asked you to. You and Kathy find a nice quiet piece of heaven every now and then and pray hardcore for Aleah. You know how much I love that little rugrat!
Please continue to pray for Liz and Jason as well. And for the other happy couple: Katie and Dan. And while I’m asking, pray for a possible couple I might become apart of. Who knows….prayers never hurt right? Also Daniel, I know you love my living situation now. You’d probably be over all the time if you were alive. I know you always got a kick out of Melissa. Keep praying for her as well. She needs God’s guidance and love.
Well bro. I love you as always. I just cried for you again the other day. I was talking about you to someone and the next day the Kenny Chesney song Mom was talking about came on. I broke down and cried. It’s funny because I told the person I was talking to that it was good to cry because it showed me that I still love you and I still care. There you go dude, I still love you and I still care!
Talk to you again soon (even if it isn’t on this thing.)
Love,
Your Brother
MOM ROMANDY
November 21, 2005
WELL IT HAS BEEN TOO.... LONG SINCE I WROTE IN YOUR GUEST BOOK. IT MAKES MEE FEEL GOOD OTHERS ARE WRITING IN IT AND REMEMBERING YOU,KEEPING YOUR SPIRT ALIVE. AGAIN YOU HAVE HELP MOM GET THROUGH
ANOTHER YEAR, YOUR BIRTHDAY, ROY'S BIRTHDAY, MY BIRTHDAY.
YOU HAVE COME TO ME ON YOUR 3RD YEAR ANNIVERSARY SEPT 27 LEAVING US. WHILE YOUR BROTHER AND I WERE SITTING AT YOUR GRAVE SITE ON THAT BEAUTIFUL WARM SUNNY DAY,2 TEENS CAME BY IN A CAR, ACTING UP RACING AROUND BY US ON THE GRAVEL ROAD. SEVERAL TIMES PASSING US, THEY FINALLY STOPPED,SAID THEY WERE SORRY,THEN CONTINUE ON TO SPEED AROUND AGAIN.AT FIRST I WAS IRRITATED,THEN REALIZED,DANIEL YOU WOULD BE DOING THIS AT YOUR AGE I STOPPED THEM AND ASKED HOW OLD THEY WHERE, AT FIRST THEY THOUGHT THEY WHEN IN TROUBLE. BUT I TOLD THEM THANK-YOU BECAUSE THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT MY SON AT 17 WOULD BE DOING GETTING INTO SOME TROUBLE, BUT SAYING HE WAS SORRY.
I LEFT THAT DAY FEELING YOU SAID I'M HERE WITH YOU MOM.
THEN ON MY BIRTHDAY IN OCT. YOU MADE ME FEEL YOUR PRESENCE AGAIN.BEING ALONE LATE AFTERNOON. YOUR BROTHER CALLED ASKED WHAT I WAS DOING. I TOLD HIM ABOUT THE NEW SONG I HEARD BY KENNY CHENESY,"WHO WOULD YOU BE TODAY" AND TOLD HIM TO LISTEN TO THE RADIO,IT WILL BE COMING ON IN ABOUT AN HOUR ABOUT 45 MIN LATER YOU BROTHER SHOWED UP. WAITING FOR THE SONG TO COME ON.A SONG CAME ON, (DON'T REMEMBER THE SONG NAME OR ARTIST)BUT IN THE WORDS IT SAID DON'T CRY I'M HERE WITH YOU. YOUR BROTHER AND I BOTH COULD NOT BELIEVE THE SONG AND THE WORDS TEARS FILLED OUR EYES. THEN THE KENNY CHESNEY SONG CAME ON. I KEPT ASKING YOUR BROTHER, I'M I JUST DREAMING OR DID
BOTH THOSE SONGS HAVE A FEELING YOUR BROTHER WAS SENTING US A MESSAGE.THANK-YOU AGAIN FOR A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY GIFT.I KNOW YOU ARE ALWAYS WITH ME.
LOVE MOM,
EVERYONE KEEP WRITING AND FIND THE SIGNS DANIEL IS WITH US, HE DOES SENT US MESSAGES,LOOK FOR THEM,THEY ARE THERE!
Liz Schallack
October 2, 2005
Hey Kiddo - Well, your day came and went and it looks like we all survived it. Each year it gets a little easier, but it's definitely never easy. Thanks for being with me and keeping an eye on me lately. You know I need it. I love you and miss you.
XOXO
Liz
Liz Schallack
August 12, 2005
Hey Kiddo -
I have no idea why I went to your guest book today, but here I am just the same. I read through every entry, getting teary, sitting at my desk at work (good thing I have my own office). I still miss you so much and sometimes have to remind myself that you're really gone. I think I sometimes trick myself into believing that you're still in KC and that's why I haven't seen you in a while. But then reality hits and I remember where you are. All I can say is I miss you and I love you. Keep doing all the wonderful things you're doing, and keep enjoying the beautiful presence of Jesus.
Love Always and Forever,
Liz
Jessika Fields
July 20, 2005
Hey kid! It's been a while hasn't it? Well; i don't have to tell you everything that's happenend. I'm more than certain that you've been watching... I stil to this day hold someone's hand when i walk across that street. I'll see you in heaven soon.
Love, always. Me.
Aleah Schallack
April 2, 2005
THANK YOU GOD-UNCLE DANIEL! (You know what for, and so does Roy!) Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We love you and miss you so much!
XOXO
Aleah
Liz Schallack
March 2, 2005
Hey Kiddo -
Yes, I'm copying your brother! But if Aleah's Godfather gets to thank you for all the prayers and for watching over her, then I think her mom should thank you too. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for protecting my little girl. I know you and her Grandma Kathie, and probably even Crystal, and everyone else in the "communion of saints" was praying for her and, as always, God answered those prayers. Her tests went beautifully and the results were even better. The doctor is 100% convinced, without a doubt, that Aleah does NOT have cystic fibrosis! Praise Jesus! And thank you Daniel. This isn't the first time you've helped us through a tough time with Aleah. Remember when I was pregnant with her and my car got rear-ended? You stayed with me on my cell phone all the way to the hospital and told me it would be okay. And you were right. I will never forget that. I'm just sorry that I never got to tell you how much that meant to me. You are the best God-Uncle ever!
We were over at your mom's house a couple weekends ago and Aleah loved your room. She knew it was Uncle Daniel's and wanted to take a nap in your bed and explore all your things. It was adorable. I can't wait for her to get older so she can really get to know you, although I have a feeling she may know you better than any of us right now.
I love you and miss you, always & forever.
-Liz
Roy Eiermann
March 1, 2005
Daniel,
Thanks for all the prayers dude. Thanks to you and Kathy (and the Lord knows who else) Aleah (and Liz and Jason for that matter) is just fine.
So how do you like the new car? I know you'd approve. You'd be road trippin' it back with Eddie and I if you were still around. And I'd totally let you drive it when I got back home. But, I guess Eddie will make up for that. He's going to learn to drive in that thing! LOL. What a trip.
I just wanted to write a short message to you. I have to run to class. I love you kid. Keep praying for Mom, Dad, Grandma, and all the kids at the Group Home. I know you love 'em too.
Later Gator
Your Brother
Chris Hartley
February 14, 2005
Dan,
Hey i know that this is kind of late but i just couldnt bring myself to write here until now. i hope you know that i love you and i miss you more and more everyday. i havent been able to think of you with out sheding atleast one tear in 2 years. but now finally i can think of you without crying. i hope you are having a blast up in shangri-la. love you and miss you
Chirs*
Liz Schallack
December 31, 2004
Hey Buddy -
Can you do me a favor and give a big high five to Reggie White for me? He's the big guy in the #92 Packers jersey. And just a bit of advice - I know you're a big tough guy, but I wouldn't recommend taking him on. He's pounded just about every quarterback in the NFL.
Happy New Year, kiddo. Love you and miss you every day.
Liz
jessika fields
December 10, 2004
hey buddie.I havent wrote in a while so i figured why not drop everything im doing and say hi to an old friend.The memoeries of you still run through my mind and i cant begin to tell you how much i have missed you.Your hugs were always tha best and i will get one of those again some day.I will pinch you and i will make it hurt(not that id wanta harm you or anything,lol).That day at your moms house after school,was so fun but it was really sad!!Roy looks like you so everytime id glance at him,it hurt,and then sitting on your bed..wow.I hope you are having a good time up there,Tell tha big guy hi for me would ya.Christmas is coimg up soon and id really like a hi from you,i kno thatsounds crazy but id really love that.You are in my heart and i will never forget you.You were tha sweetest guy!Your family and friends miss you still.I dont have to tell you whats been going on in my life becaue you can watch everything happen now:)You and i both know its been hard,but when i thikn of you.. i smile.Thank you DAn.I dont think id be able ta do this without you and your spirit,Well i gotta go and i will write again soon.I miss you.
*AEF,Jessy*
MARY ROMANDY
November 22, 2004
DANIEL,
I JUST FINISHED READING ROY'S CLASSMATES COMMENTS ON THE VIEDO HE DID FOR CLASS.WORDS CAN NOT EXPRESS,HOW PROUD OF A MOTHER I AM TO HAVE THE MOST WONERFUL BOYS WHO LOVED ONE ANOTHER AND IT SHOWED AFTER ONE IS GONE.THE COMPASSION FROM EACH ENTRY WAS INCREDIABLE!
BUT I MUST ADMIT GOD AND DANIEL ARE AT WORK KEEPING US STRONG.
I MUST WRITE WHAT HAPPENED ON MY BIRTHDAY (OCT 25). I WAS FEELING SO ALONE AND MISSING YOU DANIEL SO MUCH. I WAS DOING A LOT OF CRYING.
ASKING YOU DANIEL TO HUG YOUR MOTHER
AND BRING ME A "SNACK" FOR ME AS A BIRTHDAY GIFT. A LITTLE WHILE LATER
YOUR BEST FRIEND TRAVIS CAME KNOCKING ON MY DOOR( I HAD NOT SEEN
HIM FOR ABOUT A MONTH.)HE DID NOT KNOW IT WAS MY BIRTHDAY, I TOLD HIM
TO PLEASE EXCUSE ME HOW I LOOK, BUT I WAS CRYING AND MISSING YOU DANIEL SO MUCH.WITH THAT HE GAVE ME A HUG
AND SAID HE ALSO MISSED YOU SO MUCH.
THEN HE ASKED I WANTED SOMETHING FROM TACO BELL, HE WAS JUST THERE AND HE KNEW I DID NOT HAVE DINNER YET.I FEEL VERY STRONG TRAVIS WAS
THE ONLY WAY DANIEL COULD GIVE ME THAT HUG.
THANK-YOU DANIEL
MOM LOVES YOU THANK-YOU FOR MY BIRTHDAY GIFT!
Nathan Rygh
November 16, 2004
Daniel,
It is so obvious that there are soooo many people that love you and hold you dear in their hearts. I remember the phone call I got from your brother. It just didn't seem real. I remember being over cooking dinner with Roy for all of us an we were wrestling and you slapped me in the face. It was really funny to you and me, but Roy kept you in line. It is something that reminded me of my little brother danny, who is your same age. It was definitely something he would do, ha ha ha. To this day, every time he does something that feels like that innappropriate slap, I just love him more and more and more and the same with my other brother Luke. ( sorry about the typing it looks really tiny on this computer and my eyes are way too teary to see anything so i am relying on my 9th grade keyboarding class skills). I know you are in a great place now just waiting anxiously to see everyone and one day you will. I am just glad its a wonderfuly safe place that you are in now. Please be the first to hug Roy when he sees you again. Take care buddy, never ever forget you.
Love, Nathan
Roy Eiermann
November 12, 2004
Daniel,
Well bud, here's some more in additon to what's written on November 11th. I love you so much bud.
Written from 2 classmates in response to a video presentation earlier this week:
What a terrific way to celebrate his brother’s life! To experience the sudden death of his brother I think is somehow more traumatic than when a loved one has a long/short term terminal illness. When it is so sudden and unexpected it seems the effects on the family are much harder. I admire Roy's courage to share with us how he and his family have tried to heal from the pain and I was very moved by his home video. Thank you Roy.
I was very affected by his sharing of his little brother. I think everyone was, we were all crying. I really don't think anything I say has any meaning compared to what we heard yesterday. It made me realize the importance of siblings, and I realized that I should treat my younger siblings with more love and forgiveness. I saw that Roy looked different from the pictures compared to what he is now. The pain has definitely changed him and his little brother seems to have become a part of him. I was just heart-wrenched. I think I will start crying again. The pain is unimaginable, all one can do is cry and scream, that does not change the fact about Roy's little brother, and that Roy is now alone. Cars are so so so dangerous! I think so many deaths caused by cars should really be addressed and acted upon.
Love Always,
Your Brother
Liz Schallack
November 12, 2004
Hey Kiddo - It's been a while since I've written, but that doesn't mean I've thought of you any less. I still talk to Aleah about you and I have a feeling she knows who her God-Uncle is.
All I can say about what your brother wrote is WOW! I pray that now he can see what all of his classmates saw - the two of you WERE close and had an incredibly special bond, even if you were a total goofball who drove him nuts occasionally. I pray he can see how much he meant to you, and I know he realizes just how much you meant to him.
Keep watching over your family and continue to give them hope that they will in fact see you again. As for me, I can't wait to see you again either. Of course, Jesus gets the first giant hug from me, but you're not far down the list.
"We believe with hope, and we can grieve with hope, there's a place where we'll see your face again." :-) I actually have my "With Hope" CD on my desk here at work and I'm going to listen to it right now as a tribute to you, one of the coolest kids I've ever had the pleasure to know.
Miss you and love you always,
Liz
Dacia Harris
November 11, 2004
Hey Daniel-
Well, it's been a long time it seems since I've seen you smile. Seeing you the other night in my dreams made me laugh and cry, actually I have having a bit of a difficult time writing this laughing and crying again. I just wanted to let you know that we will play cards again and this time I will beat you :>Anytime you want to drop in through my dreams you go right ahead.
Love you,
Dacia
Roy Eiermann
November 11, 2004
Daniel,
Well, I presented our video last night. And for the ease of all those reading this guestbook, I'll describe the video. I put together a video (similar to Grandma's) that started with still pictures from when you were born. The pictures fade in and out from one to another. The pictures go all the way up to the picture Mom took of you on your camping trip with her about a month before you died. Then the final picture is a group family photo that we had professionally done back when I was in grade school. But it's a nice picture of all of us. All of the pictures are set to music. The first song is "Unforgettable" from Nat King Cole and the second song is "With Hope" by Steven Curtis Chapman.
Well, I presented the video. After each class, every student writes a reaction paper back to the teacher. So, students wrote reaction papers on the presented projects. Many of them included the video I presented. My teacher sent me all of the reactions people had. I decided to include them here. Each separated paragraph is someone new commenting on the presentation. Here they are below. There are exactly 50 replies from people. Some of their reactions are amazing and eye opening.
I thought that Roy's presentation was one of the most touching that I have heard so far. I have a younger brother and it made me start to think about what I would do if my brother was hit and killed by a car. I couldn't even imagine what it would be like to go through that. The slide show that he made and the songs that the chose melted my heart.
Roy: I really enjoyed how openly he has dealt with his brother's death. I thought the video was beautifully done. It did get me thinking about my siblings.
I would first like to comment on Roy's presentation. It’s going to sound weird, but ever since the first time he spoke about his brother earlier in the semester, I have really close to him. It's really weird because I think that I love the way he speaks of his brother but I remember him and his story since the first week of class and he's the only one in the class I'm like that about. It's really weird to say but it the way I feel. I loved his video on his brother. It was so beautiful. I know his brother would be so proud to have such a wonderful older brother that’s misses him so much.
The first project that really impacted me was Roy's. His video is a lot like one that I made about my brother and intend to show next week. I felt blessed though watching his video because I was able to make mine about my brother who is still living. He is battling cancer and the future is unknown, but I am grateful that my family was able to heal some through the making of the video while he is still with us. I was amazed at how strong Roy was and was especially moved by the songs that he chose.
Roy's presentation made my eyes well up with tears. The pictures of his brother and the music he chose were very meaningful. I learned that there are men out there who are sensitive and able to show true emotion to others.
The second presentation I wanted to talk about was Roy Eiermann's. I thought his slide show memorial of his brother was so touching. I found myself looking back at Roy to see how he was reacting to the pictures. During the first song, Unforgettable, he was all smiles, but as soon as the second song came on by Steven Curtis Chapman I could just see the anguish in his face and body even as he tried to stay strong. This song was very meaningful to me because I have a strong Christian faith and the words to the song seemed very personal to me. I could tell that the words also touched Roy very deeply and it gave me a glimpse at where his faith is at. I could tell that he loved his brother very much and I cried because it was very moving.
The second presentation I wanted to talk about was Roy Eiermann's. I thought his slide show memorial of his brother was so touching. I found myself looking back at Roy to see how he was reacting to the pictures. During the first song, Unforgettable, he was all smiles, but as soon as the second song came on by Steven Curtis Chapman I could just see the anguish in his face and body even as he tried to stay strong. This song was very meaningful to me because I have a strong Christian faith and the words to the song seemed very personal to me. I could tell that the words also touched Roy very deeply and it gave me a glimpse at where his faith is at. I could tell that he loved his brother very much and I cried because it was very moving.
Roy's video touched the heart. I cannot even imagine what it is like to experience the death of a sibling and how that would affect and change my life. It seems that Roy is able to work through his grief in a productive way, of making a montage consisting of pictures of his brother, with touching music dubbed in. I believe that it takes a strong person to deal with this grief and to make such a video about the deceased.
Before the break I really enjoyed Roy's project. It was so moving because throughout the year I have listened to his comments about the death of his brother and have really felt for him. The video really hit me hard. I really cried seeing the adorable photos of his little brother. My brother is 15 and if he died I think it would be difficult for me to go on.
I can't imagine how hard it would be to put together pictures of my brother who had died only 2 years ago. Roy's clips of his brother really touched me, especially with the music playing in the background. The song "Unforgettable" made my heart drop and the song by Steven Curtis Chapman made me melt; I got so caught up in it all.
I also was deeply moved by Roy's video of his brother. I know Roy, and can attest to the fact that he is truly an amazing guy. I know how hard his brother's death has been for him, but am absolutely amazed at his ability to cope with it. I think he really did an amazing job.
Roy's project was very emotional and was a very productive way to deal with the death of his little brother. He seemed to be extremely effected by his brother's death and judging from the pictures they seemed to be really close.
One student who presented before the break that made an impact on me was, Roy and his slide show of him and his brother. This meant something to me because I have 2 little brother that I care a lot about and don’t know what I would do if one of them were to perish, especially in such a manner as Roy's brother died. I cannot imagine coming home and hearing that a car had run over my brother and he was gone for good. The video Roy showed was really moving and he demonstrated strong belief that he will see his brother again.
I was moved by Roy's presentation. The thought of losing my brother kills me. Then after his death, he piled together video of his brother's life. I was happy that he shared the video he made to wrap up his brother's life. It is so crazy to think of these peers around me, having so many traumas in their lives. It in a way connects us in this mixed up world.... if that makes sense.
Roy’s project broke my heart. Throughout this whole semester I have heard him mention his brother’s death and I have wondered what happened and how Roy has handled his grief. The video was amazing: so simple and calm and sad. The song by Steven Curtis Chapman (one of my favorite Christian artists) was such an incredible way to end the video. The lyrics "Say goodbye with hope" just tore my heart up but it also showed that faith and hope can come with the grieving process.
Roy was absolutely amazing. That video was so well done, and the music really just showed how much he truly cares about and misses his brother. I was watching Roy while the video was going on to see how he was reacting to each moment. You could really tell that memories were being brought up in his mind. He was smiling and laughing, but he was also crying because of how important this loss was to him. He really showed me that it is possible to still be sad about a loss, but, also, to be happy with your life and happy with the memories you have of that person.
When I saw the video that Roy made of his brother, I was so touched and I completely understood the need he felt to do this. From his video I gathered that even though he was older than his brother he was still very close to him and it was probably a great shock to have his younger brother die like that and so young. I was also moved by the song in the second half of the video. This was quite a touching tribute to his brother. I am sure that this came as a great help to him in working through his grief. What a great idea. I know that I wish I had more pictures of some of my family members who have passed away, but with my parent's house burning down two years ago we lost a lot of those memories. I am sure that I feel strongly about this project because I am a mother with a child who is thirteen and I know how sporadic their actions can be.
I thought that Roy's project on the death of his little brother was amazing. I think it is great that he was able to find a way to create some closure at the end of his eight-hour video. It must have been so important to him to figure that out. I was thinking about my little brother the entire time and I just felt for him so strongly.
I was completely caught off guard by Roy's project presentation. At first I just thought it was a wonderful idea to help him work through his grief. As the pictures moved across the screen and the music played, I became incredibly emotional. I have a fourteen year old brother and his brother reminded me so much of my brother - same sweet, innocent little face - the goofball pictures - my brother is such a ham in front of a camera. I couldn't keep myself from crying and also thinking the thought I guess I never even considered - what if that had been my little brother? I honestly don't know how I would deal or what I would do. Kids have this invincible quality about them. Roy's presentation definitely allowed me to entertain my little brother's death in my imagination and it made me feel extremely uncomfortable. I can only imagine what Roy and his family must of have already gone through and are still dealing with today. I admire his ability to share this with all of us.
First I'd like to talk about Roy's presentation. I was genuinely touched by his memorial for his brother. When he told the story of his brother’s death, I was waiting for him to break down in tears. I feel like that's what I would have done. Then when he explained that he has had time to grieve and attend to his feelings, I was immensely afflicted by his strength and self-awareness. Roy is a strong individual and I simply adore his kind-hearted nature. His picture show, along with the soundtrack, was moving. It certainly left an imprint on my heart.
I was astounded by Roy’s courage to talk about his brother. This proved to me that there is strength in all of us. The video he made was really moving and had me feeling his pain.
Roy was one of the more influential presentations for me that was before the break because it really showed through the pictures he displayed a strong bond with his brother. It is so tragic that a boy, so young in life, with so much potential could have his life cut so short. The picture of him as he started to age with his shirt off, you could picture the man he was becoming. That made me the saddest. I saw him with a family and children that he brought together family gatherings with his brother's family. The songs were also meaningful that were played during the picture show. The second one especially. I think that this would be the perfect ending to an 8-hour tribute of film. Still pictures seem to really "capture" the moment, and keep the still in our minds.
From Roy’s project I learned a great technique to help in the grieving process. Using a film to show the aspects of a person's life and help keep those memories alive is a brilliant idea. Also the choice of music during the film was awesome. A very well made movie for a very good cause.
Roy: Oh my gosh, oh wonderful it was to see his brother look so happy. At one point during the slideshow of the pictures, I looked at Roy to see him smiling. I wanted to give him a hug and let him know how much his brother loves him and is still there with him everyday.
Hearing how his brother died was sad. It was great to see the pictures of his brother and also his family. I felt touched by his story and found it great to see that he has dealt with the loss of his younger brother. It was emotional to see the pictures and found the second song in the project to be really touching. Loved the story that he shared with us.
The projects tonight seemed to be much more emotional than last weeks class...at least they got me to cry :) Two projects that I really like before the break were 1) Roy's video project that celebrated the life of his younger brother. It is interesting to see a glimpse into someone else's life through a collection of pictures, which were all so amazing. I think it was the music and pictures that really got me...it is interesting how people associated certain songs with memories of the person. I know I do with my father's death...I remember blasting this one song and singing along to it while just letting myself just cry as hard as needed because things were so painful then (and still sometimes now).
Before the break I was really moved by the video Roy made for his brother. When he said that he put all of the footage and pictures together and then didn't know how to end it because that was all there was really shocked me into how final it is. Of course, listening to this presentation I know that death is final, but it's the way that Roy put it. There will be no more pictures or videos of his brother and no more memories. The memories that Roy has however are priceless. His video is a great tribute to his brother.
One project before the break that I thought was very moving was Roy’s. I can’t imagine what it would be like to loose someone so close to me as my brother, at least not being this young. I’m sure that being the big brother his younger brother looked up to him greatly and it seemed like they were very close. I thought the video that he did was a great idea and a good way to find some closure. Just watching the few minutes of his video really moved me and I was trying very hard not to cry. I give him a lot of credit for going up there and sharing his story with the class and I admire him for being so strong while sharing.
As with so many of the presentations, Roy's slideshow of his younger brother was just extraordinarily difficult to sit through. The whole time I find myself wishing such a horrible fate hadn't befallen what is clearly a good person. The feat of splicing together over 8 hours of video is amazing unto itself, without the emotional hurdles that undoubtedly existed throughout the whole process. It was an incredible display of courage to share such an intimate detail with the class; I applaud him for doing so.
I really enjoyed Roy’s presentation, partially because it took of lot of guts to share something like that with our class. I found his video very moving, and I feel that it was a very positive method of grieving. I think that a video like this is a wonderful way to focus on and celebrate his brother’s life, rather than focusing on his death.
Roy’s presentation was very moving I began to cry because I felt the love he had for his brother. It hurt me to know that his life ended so suddenly and at such a young age.
I really liked the slide show Roy created for the tribute of his brother. He said he wouldn't be able to perform his project without crying if it wasn't for the grieving process he went through, by being able to take time off of school and create movies to remember his brother. It’s really important for people to grieve, without that process you can't function.
The video accompanied by the music in regards to his brother's death was so touching. It really made me think about my brother and how horrible I would feel if anything ever happened to him, even though we fight a lot. I felt so horrible that Roy had to go through the pain of losing his brother and I hope that he is able to work through his grief.
I also enjoyed Roy's presentation, which was very hard to sit through. What a wonderful way to remember his brother and share his memory with us. It was hard to sit and watch the scenes of his little brother as he grew up, what a sweet looking little boy. It is so hard to imagine the pain that Roy's family went through and is going to continue to go through. I commend all the people tonight who shared their stories of grieve and tragedy with all of us.
The next presentation that had a greater impact was Roy's presentation about his brother. Roy's presentation was so moving and again I am so thankful to Roy for sharing his very personal story that takes a lot of strength. Roy put together the most unbelievable video tribute to his brother that I think moved the whole class. I don't know how he made it through this far with such a horrible tragedy in his life. I am very thankful for Roy and for him sharing pictures and family memories of his brother’s life.
Dealing with the grief of his brother was difficult. The way that he made the end of the film was very good. He recapped from the time his brother was young and took it till the time he died at the aged of 14. The family picture was nice at the very end but the picture that hit home the most was when his brother was waving bye from a car window.
The first one I chose was Roy's presentation about his little brother, this project was hard to hear and watch I couldn't help but think of my own little brother, it was very sad and I am very grateful to have all my brothers still in my life. This presentation was very personal and I learned a lot.
Roy's presentation was sooooooo sad. Losing a loved one is difficult but when you lose a child I feel like the pain is even more intense. People who die as adults had a chance to live a longer life but when young children die they were barely getting ready to start their life. The video Roy presented was wonderful. I was very touched by it and once again a reality check to appreciate life and your family.
I was amazed at the presentation put on by Roy about his younger brother being killed when he was hit by a car. I felt a strong sense of empathy for Roy as he was telling the story and giving the presentation and I could feel the emotion that was put into the project. I am honored that he would be willing to share such a difficult experience with us. I learned how close he and his brother were and how strongly an event such as the death of a sibling can effect someone's life.
What an amazing project. The minute the music started I couldn’t help but start crying. The video was such a beautiful tribute to his brother. I was especially struck by the songs that he chose to use in the video. Unforgettable is such an amazing song and immediately struck a cord in my heart. The second song really got to me. I had never heard the song before but the lyrics were so powerful. The picture montage along with the music was a beautiful way to end the video. How beautiful that he was able to make such a special video of his brother. That is such a creative way to deal with grief and to remember a loved one.
Roy's presentation really struck me. This was the most that I've ever cried in this class. Like he said, the worst part of watching the video was that it ended with his brother as just a 14-year old boy. The part I liked the most was when I looked over at Roy during the video and saw him smiling at his brother.
I was shocked how much his brother's death was close to my own experience. I have told you about how I was hit by a car as a pedestrian and thrown across onto oncoming traffic. The car that almost hit me stopped within inches of my head, it ran over my backpack instead, it was so close! I am so grateful to be alive and not even handicapped, and be here and learn all this!
I was greatly affected by the pain and sadness of Roy’s situation involving his brother’s death. Also, the pictures mixed with the songs were very moving and sad. I took away from his presentation the idea that it must be cool to be an older brother; it must be a very special relationship, possibly somewhat similar to a father-son relationship. Having come to this conclusion, I realized that of the many types of relationships that exist, loosing a younger brother-older brother relationship must be very difficult.
I would have to say that all of the presentations this evening were extremely powerful and moving. It is truly amazing to hear what other students have been through in their lives. I would never have guessed that so many people my age had seen such tragedy so early in life. Before the break, I thought Roy's project was particularly moving. I think it is incredible that he put so much time, love, and effort into this memorial to his brother. It is an amazing tribute to his brother that he made the video. I think it will be something that he cherishes when he is older and looks back at his life. I simply cannot imagine what it would be like to lose my brother at this stage in life. I know that Roy has mentioned his brother's death previously in class, and you can see that the grief is still very real for him. I hope that this video was able to help him resolve some of the issues regarding his brother's death, and that he was able to laugh and enjoy the many good memories he has of his brother.
The second presentation that I though was amazing was Roy. Roy did such a good job presenting that video to the class. I could not help to cry, I was crying from the moment that I started watching the video up until way after it had ended. I have a 15 year old brother and I cannot imagine what I would do if he died. I went home and gave him a big hug and told him how much I loved him. I admire Roy because I don't think that I would have the courage to present the video of someone who I loved so much. I noticed that he was also crying, I bet that it was hard for him to share that with us. Thank you Roy!
This presentation broke my heart. My Aunt Cheryl was killed while she was crossing the street three years ago so even though this was my aunt, and it was Roy's brother who was killed, I felt empathy for Roy. The pictures of his brother were warming and beautiful, but when Roy mentioned that he too liked the pictures, but unfortunately there was nothing else to go on after, the emotions hit home. This young boy had much to look forward to and an older brother who loved him. I had an incredibly hard time controlling my emotions and at some point I saw Paula hand Roy a Kleenex, which almost sent me over the edge. If I had a sibling who had died, I do not know if I could talk about it like Roy did. Even as I write this reaction, there are tears in my eyes and my chest is tight. It is the day after the presentation, and I'm still emotional!
Roy tugged at my heartstrings. Throughout the semester I have listened to his questions and comments regarding his little brother who had died. Putting a face to him made it very real. The songs that he chose were so moving. Looking at those pictures made me think about how hard it would be to lose my sister or brother. Watching his brother grow up was so saddening because you know that he really never gets to grow up. Thinking of Roy losing his brother broke my heart. I just kept thinking about how hard that must have been and is for him. I am awed by his ability to share his story with us. I do not think that I would be anywhere near ready to look at photos let alone edit home videos and organize photos after only two years. He is someone to be admired.
Before the break tonight Roy’s presentation was very emotional and very intense. I’m happy for him, that he seems to have worked through much of his grief and so was able to get up in front of the class and talk about his brother. The video that he made was really remarkable. The music that he chose fit perfectly with the pictures and the pain he and his family are feeling. I am very sorry that he lost his brother, but hope that he is always able to remember the good times, and hope that the video he made aids with that.
Roy, your project was so phenomenal that I knew to my core what your family lost and how it shredded you. The image that comes to my mind is of this beautiful woven tapestry with four exquisite corners. His death was like having a whole corner ripped away. What's left is beautiful. What you have done to weave your lives back together has made a remarkable impact on that tapestry. But it will never, ever be like it was. It will always be a tapestry woven of an irreplaceable loss. I'm heartsick for all of you!
That's all of them for now. Daniel, you are leaving such an impact in this world! I love you buddy!
Your Brother
Roy Eiermann
November 9, 2004
Daniel,
Well, I've been talking about you a lot in the past few days. This past weekend was a retreat. I was a leader on it and I talked about your death as a part of my talk. A lot of people seemed touched and I'm so glad that I'm able to use my story to help others. Plus I love getting up there talking about you because it keeps you alive.
The other place that I talked about you was in class tonight. In my Death and Loss class, we had to present a project reflecting death. So, I presented you. I showed my video that I made at the end of all the home movies we have of you. I presented the photo slide show that is set to music. I'm so glad I did it. It makes me feel close to you dude. It allows me to feel connected. I still look at those pictures, I still see your smiling face, and I miss you. I miss you so much.
I love you Daniel,
Your Brother
Kimberly Thompson
September 30, 2004
Dan,
hey buddy I am so sorry that I did not write you on the 27th...i tried but i kould not do it without crying so i figured i would wait a few days...i agree with your brother..it is getting easier as the days go by...i dont cry everytime i think of you now...i cried on the 27th...it was hard being around people that day because last year i locked myself in my room all day...i did not want to talk to anyone...this year it was good to be around my friends that cared about you tooo...i love you dan and i miss you...it is getting easier but it is still really hard...i am glad that you are up in heaven...i am sure you have helped alot of people get there in the past 2 years...you are god's little helper arent you...i bet you always keep all the angels happy...i kant wait until we see each other in heaven again...until that time just know that all of us love you and will never forget you..you may have died but your memory lives on through your friends and family...i love you dan..
love,Kimberky
MOM
September 29, 2004
WELL I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO ORDER YOUR MARKER. IT TOOK ME AWHILE,SOME IN PART WITH THE DIFFICULITY THE CEMENTARY GAVE ME. BUT IT'S ORDERED,A BEAUTFUL ONE,NONE LIKE IN THE ENTIRE PLACE.THIS IS WHAT I DID ON YOUR 2 YEARS OF PASSING. SO HOPEFULLY BY NOVEMBER,WEATHER PERMITTING
IT WILL BE IN PLACE.
I LOVE YOU DANIEL, I WILL TALK TO YOU IN MY PRAYERS AND DREAMS, ALWAYS
LOVE MOM
Liz Schallack
September 28, 2004
Hi Kiddo - I've been thinking about you so much for the past for the past 2 weeks. I wasn't even really aware of the date, but my heart was. I miss you so much. The weather today even reminds me of the day you were buried. I wish you were still here. Aleah needs a great babysitter and you were going to be the perfect one. Of course, we'd have to compete with all the girls who would want to go out with you on the weekends.
I spent a good four hours on the phone with Roy last Friday and it felt so good to talk about you. We laughed, we cried. He talked about how he could picture you holding Aleah on my couch. Even though there are no pictures, he remembers it and now I do too. I remember that Easter, when you were so disappointed that all I had for you to snack on was popcorn. Sorry I didn't have any candy for you!
The pain fades ever so slowly, but your memory does not. I love you so much and miss you.
Always and Forever,
Liz
jessika fields
September 27, 2004
dan happy anniversary.have fun in heaven.I love you...and i miss you.i know your in heaven,wish i was there.:)
Roy Eiermann
September 27, 2004
Daniel,
Pieces of heart are shattered. Shattered everywhere. From Washington State to Florida. From Tucson, Arizona to Montgomery, Illinois. Those pieces were shattered because of two years ago. Your heart stopped beating and so did a piece of mine.
Your smile, your laugh, your voice, all disappeared two years ago. Yet if I call upon their memory, I can hear and see them in an instant. There it was. I heard you laugh. I close my eyes. There you are, your smiling face before me. Your image, so close, so real. All I want is to reach out and hug you. My brother, my only brother, my little brother.
Your image fades. Slowly. Like smoke. Fades away. You disappear. I open my eyes. My eyes. They are dry. Tears were saved tonight, Daniel. Not because I no longer love you. No. That will never happen. No, they are dry because the sharp pain no longer exists. I am no longer exposed. I no longer live with a razor sharp knife in my heart. It no longer sears with pain at every movement, ever step, every beat. No, the knife disappears. Like your image. Slowly, like smoke. A hole remains. A never closed hole. Less painful. No longer sharp. Livable pain. Pain that exists but will never disappear. Never like smoke. Slowly fading away.
Pain for the way you died. Pain for the things you left undone. Pain for the life you lived. Pain for our time together, robbed. Pain for your nephews and nieces. They will never know you. Pain for your marriage. It will never happen. Pain for your children. They will never be. Pain.
A hole that will never close.
I love you Daniel. Happy Anniversary. Two years of being with the Lord. Two years of helping others to Heaven. Two years of serving our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Two years. Two years. Happy Anniversary.
Your Loving Brother
Roy Eiermann
September 21, 2004
Daniel,
We’re coming up on two years aren’t we? Can’t believe it. Yet at the same time, if feels like so long.
Tonight in my Death and Loss class, we had a speaker come in and talk about her son, Ben. I wonder if you know Ben. Go find him, Daniel. God’s helping him do some wonderful work here in Tucson. And I know God’s allowing you to do some wonderful work all over the world.
Anyway, her son, Ben, died six months before you did. Well, it was 2 days shy of being six months. He died on March 29, 2002. He was 2 years and 10 months old. I completely believe God (or Ben with God’s help) gave her the idea to make bells. She calls them ‘Ben’s Bells.’ They are simple bells on a string and on the string with the bell is ceramic pieces that have been shaped, painted, fired, and glazed. They are then distributed all throughout Tucson in random places for complete strangers to find. There is a note attached to the bells saying, “You have found one of Ben’s Bells. Remember to spread kindness to everyone you meet.” For the people that find these bells, it is the pick-me-up and energy boost people need. The people that find these bells take them home and hang them in their yard. They get to keep the bells.
Tonight as a class, she had us make beads that will go on future bells. Daniel, you are on three beads that I made tonight. I made a sun, a left hand, and a smiley face. On all three beads I inscribed the capital letter D for you Daniel. Daniel, pray that God allows those three bells to make it to people that you want to find them! Pray that the people that find Ben’s Bells with your letter D on them are people that NEED to find the bells.
Daniel, you may be dead but you are not gone. We may not be able to see you but I believe in my heart and soul that God is using you SO MUCH. Your energy and excitement are serving Our Lord so well! Continue to pray, Daniel.
I love you so much Daniel. I will continue to use your memory in every way I can. You may be gone for almost two years but your influence and your memory are not.
Your Brother, Always
jessika fields
September 16, 2004
hey buddy!I have your pictures on my notebook as well for everyone to see.I agree with your brother,i mean the pain is starting to go away and i dont kno if i like that either cuz i mean i never wanna 4get about u even thou ull always be in my heart.You were a great person,and im sure your even beter up there with the big guy.Daniel i really want you to be here.I mean im still waiting for monday to get it and it seems it never will.I just wish my last words were I love you.But i kant change that.You were a so awsum person.I promise you that i will wirte you on ill the 27th and ill try my hardest to go up your grave on 23rd street okay?Ibut i g2g for now.
I love you
Roy Eiermann
September 9, 2004
Daniel,
Your pictures are all over my walls. Your memory is all over my heart but the pain is starting to go away. I don't know if I like that. It's almost like I want to continue hurting just to make sure I won't forget about you. But I guess that's not how it works and the truth is I will never forget you. You were my brother of 14 years and even though you're gone, you will continue to be my brother. People sometimes ask if I have any brothers or sisters. I say "yeah, one brother." I don't know kid. It's been written before and it will be written again. I wish you were still here. But who doesn't wish you were still here?
I love you dude. I love you so much and I miss you so much too. Watch over Mom and Dad as your day approaches. I think they're going to have a harder time with it than I will. I had my crying time on your birthday.
Love you kid,
Your Brother
Kimberly Thompson
September 8, 2004
Daniel,
wow it has been a long time since i have wrote on here...i kant believe that it has been almost 2 years since you have been gone...it dont seem like it has been that long...it seems just like yesterday that we were laughin n havein a good time...i have your pictures on my notebook at schoool...anytime i look at it i am reminded of you n i get sad but i know that you are in a better place now...i know that you are watchin over us all not makin sure that we are all fine...i love you..I will never forget you...i know i dont write in here that much anymore but know that you are always in my heart
love always,Kimberly
jessika fields
September 5, 2004
well i am really sorry that i didnt write on your bday,but im busy.happy late bday buddy.Ur a great person,dont forget it.we love you very much,well i g2g just wanted to say hey...ttyl
Liz Schallack
August 24, 2004
Hey Kiddo - I just have a little favor to ask. Can you see if you can pull some strings with the big guy up there to make sure the TREC retreat you're brother's working on happens? Thanks! :-)
Love you and miss you so much!
MOM
August 8, 2004
AUGUST 8 2004
I KNOW I'M LONG OVER DUE TO WRITE IN YOUR GUEST BOOK. MEMORIES KEEP FLOODING BACK, BUT THEN THE NEXT MOMENT I THINK,HOW MUCH OLDER YOU WOULD BE NOW, WOW ABLE TO DRIVE BY NOW. SAW ANNA A FEW TIMES,JUST DOESN'T SEEM REAL SHE IS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET. STILL THINK OF THE TIME SHE TOLD ME YOU TALKED ABOUT "THE ROAD TRIP YOU AND HER WERE GOING TO TAKE ONCE YOU GOT YOUR DRIVERS LIC. I DIDN'T FORGET YOUR BIRTHDAY, JUST GOT AWAY,TO ARKANSAS.WAS BOATING,JET SKING,WATER SKING,BUT THE WHOLE TIME I WAS TALKING TO YOU,KNOWING YOU WOULD BE WITH ME AND I FELT LIKE AT TIMES YOU WERE.TIMES JUST HIT ME SO HARD MISSING YOU, LIKE WALKING DOWN THE BEACH AND I SAW A BOY ABOUT YOUR AGE OF 13-14,REMINDED ME SO MUCH OF YOU,HE WAS THROWING ROCKS IN THE WATER,JUST LIKE YOU WOULD BE DOING IF YOU WERE WITH ME.TEARS OF SADNESS FLOOD OVER ME, HOW MUCH I MISS YOU. JUST THE OTHER DAY,GRANDMA ROMANDY REMEMBERED AT TIME WHEN YOU WERE IN THE KITCHEN AND I WAS UP STAIRS,SLEEPING,YOU STARTED TO COOK A HAMBURGER, DIDN'T COOK IT ALL THE WAY,TRIED TO EAT IT BUT JUST GOT DISCUSSED AND THREW IT AWAY.SHE SAID HOW THE LOOK ON YOUR FACE, HOW MUCH YOU REALLY WANTED TO EAT IT. IT THOSE TIMES I MISS, BECAUSE YOU KEPT LIFE SO LIVELY.THE HOUSE IS TOO QUIET. THINK MOM WOULD EVER SAY THAT ONE! WELL HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY SON, YOUR IN MY HEART FOREVER. MOM P.S. GLAD OTHERS HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN TO WRITE IN YOUR GUEST BOOK, KEEPING YOUR MEMORY ALIVE., THANK-YOU !
Roy Eiermann
July 11, 2004
Daniel,
I'm a day late, I know. I'm sorry. I'm sure you really care! Gosh I wish you were here. 16 dude. I can't believe it. My brother a 16 year old. Amazing. I wonder what car you'd be driving. Probaby Dads! I'm missing having someone to talk to. You'd be at the age where we'd start having adult conversations. Now I don't have anyone to do that with. That kills me. We started to near the end there. You and I were able to sit down and talk and I was only halfway close to strangling you! Listen bro, I have to go. You know I love you. All the guys last night were getting ready for a social with a bunch of girl. They were all doing their hair, fixing their clothes, spraying cologne. It reminded me so much of you. Plus one of the guys earlier in the day said to me that so many girls liked him and he asked me what he was suppose to do. I just smiled. That used to be your line.
I love you kid. I miss you terribly. Thanks for being with me yesterday. Happy Birthday bro. I love you.
Your Brother
Liz Schallack
July 11, 2004
Hey Kiddo - I know I'm a day late (uncooperative internet connection), but HAPPY BIRTHDAY! If you were home right now, I'd be staying off the roads, cuz who knows how you'd be driving?!
I'm sure you've met mine & Jason's mom and Aleah's Grandma Kathie by now. She's been there for about 6 weeks. And if you haven't met her, just look for the lady in the crazy hats or listen for the gigantic booming laugh - that's her. One of the last things I told her right before she died was to look for you, that you'd be the one who looks like Roy, with all the girls surrounding you. When she died, it really opened up wounds that had finally started to heal after your death. Grief is a really funny, quirky, and miserable thing. I know time heals - your family is proof of that - but the healing can't come soon enough. We were with Jason's dad today and it's so strange to see him without her. It just feels so wrong. But, just like I see you in Roy (yes, I know he's the older one so it should be the other way around, but go with me here), I also see a lot of Mom in Aleah. There's that attitude of "I love me and if you don't, too bad", as well as those cheeks and her little button nose. So I guess even though our loved ones are gone, parts of them always live on in those of us who are left. Aleah did get a little Grandma time with your Grandma a few weeks ago and I think it was good for both of them.
Speaking of missing our loved ones, you know your brother is currently in another corner of the country doing his internship. Do him a favor and send some extra energy his way when you can - he's working so hard and touching so many lives. In fact, the kids he's working with are your age, so I'm sure he's getting lots of Daniel reminders. Watch over your Mom and Dad too - I know they miss you so much.
Love Always and Forever,
Liz
Jessika Fields
June 25, 2004
hey dan its me again and i just read your dads entry and now im sitting here balling becasue een though sometimes its happy to think of you sometimes its not at all.I havent cried in a while but i guess tonight is different,stuff just takes along time to kick in,I love you Dan would have token your place so you could have lived,i never knew how much you wanted to drive.lol.My tears are for you and only you.I miss you so much and i always will bud.Im going to go so i kan go to sleep.Good nite.Sweet dreams.
Jessika Fields
June 25, 2004
Dan,
hey its summer now and im going to my friends tommorrow and i havent seen her in a while so ill have fun.I see that no one has been writing but thats becasue we all have accepted the fact that your gone and we miss you in a good way.I have been busy,but you know what im doing because your watching all of us but i want all your family to know that i will never forget you and i go by were you got hit everyday and i smile becasue i know if i was in heaven then youd do the same for me.You are what has made me stronger Dan.I hope that nodoby can hurt you when they pinch you.lol.I love you ok.please never forget that.Sorry that i never told you that but NERD,your mom told me that.You are in my heart Dan,wacth over me please,i need it now.I love you.
Alwaze end foreverh jessika
Kimberly Thompson
May 31, 2004
Daniel,
hey buddy it has been a long time since I have wrote in here...nineth grade is cumin to a end..we have 2 days left..you would have loved to be at van horn with us.you will be 16 in a couple of months.it dont seem possible that you have been gone for almost 2 years..I know that you are in a bettter place now and that you are looking after all of your friends and family..you would have been getting your license soon..I kould just see you in s car..you would have been like look at me I will get all the gurls now..I love you Dan..I will never forget you...I have your pictures on the ceiling right above my bed..so when I lie down on my bed and look up I see you..I believe that you are my angel..I believe that god took you for a reason..I dont know whut that reason is yet but maybe some day we will all figure out why he took you away from us..I love you..i got 2 go I will write you latta..love always,Kimberly Thompson
Roy Eiermann
May 8, 2004
Daniel,
Been thinking about you a bit lately. I see no one’s written in the guest book in a while. I figured it was time for me to add some more stuff!
This entry is not tearful like my last. I was telling my friend Drew how I miss you and wish you were still alive. We’d be talking by email. But we can’t do that now. As I thought about it though, this is our email. I write what I want to you and you may or may not reply. I’m not going to find an email from you in my account but, you know what I mean. You reply.
Now that summer is almost approaching, I’m thinking about you. You’re almost 16. My brother the driver! I would also suspect that as soon as everyone’s done with school back in Oswego, you would have come down here to Arizona to visit me. You’d probably stay for about a month until I had to go for my internship. Man would I have gotten so sick of you in a month! You know, everyone that comes to visit me sleeps in my bed and I sleep on the floor. Well, sorry bud, if you would have come to visit me, you’d be on the floor! I also starting thinking how good you’d be at running by now. You’d be pretty good if you kept up with it. We could have gone running together. It sucks so much that we would have gotten so close as you got older. It was starting already but not anymore.
I love you Daniel. Keep watching out for the family.
Your brother,
Roy
jesska fields
February 4, 2004
hey daniel,
wow we are alomost done with the 9th grade i bet you would have passed with flying colors.just like your brother said we dont think about you everyday i guess thats because we learned to accept that your in a better place now.i love you soo much and i miss you alot.your almost 16.i would have rode in a car with you neday,lol.i still rememeber ehen your parents came to our skool and they started talking i mean people that didnt even know you started crying you will never ever be forgotten buddy.i have your pictures that your mom sent me of you and roy and the one that is of your memorial thing in pictures frames.,they sit right next to my bed so when i wake up i can see you and know that youll always be alive in my heart 4ever.i can remember when me and julia went to your house and watched signs(the movie)with your dad to keep him company that was fun..and also when your parents had that memorial at your house i could have sat there on your bed forever crying.roy was playing playstation and when he walked in we all started crying because he looks so much like you....cute!i love eminem even more now becasue you did.i cant say how much i love you and miss you...roy,your mom and dad and all of us in independence will never forget your smiling face.but ihave to go ill write you soon.ill ttyl.love you lotz
love always your friend jessika
Dennis Eiermann
February 3, 2004
Daniel,
I miss you so. We’re coming up on a year and a half now. Your 16th birthday is coming. I can hear you now. “Dad come on, let me drive to class. I have my permit. I can also hear you saying, “when I get my driver’s license, do I get your Sebring?” I now I’d be going crazy thinking to myself, ‘if this kid is anything like I was when I was his age.’ I would be in trouble. I’m sure you would be getting speeding tickets cuz you like going fast. I remember when your bother and I got you on your first roller coaster. Once you did it, well Roy and I could not keep you off of it. You just wanted to keep going and going and going on it. I know you would be the same way with driving. I can see your Mother’s and my auto insurance going through the roof. I know your grandfather was going through the same thing I would have been going through. If the both of you were still here. First your grandfather would say to me, “I told you it would come back to you. Ha ha ha.” Him meaning that some of the things I did when I started driving. In one way I was looking forward to the day you stared driving Daniel. 16, the age you were waiting for. You would always tell me you wanted my car. You were going to clean it up and make it your car. You used to say to me how you would get the girls with y car. Saying it’s a chick magnet. Oh girls look out. Here comes hot Dan and his chick mo-be-il. Daniel I can only imagine what you would do to the car. Well, maybe with you being in the ROTC you would not be so bad. Ha ha. Who am I kidding? Once you got behind the wheel of the car, no girl would be safe. Look out girls. Dan is on the loose!
Your brother writes me and says he thinks you would be taller than him. I don’t know if you would be taller than him or not. He really misses his little brother just as much as your Mom and I miss you. Daniel, like your grandfather, you’ll never be forgotten. You have a bench in the backyard that everyone will know who you are. They can sit there and look at the lake and try to imagine the fun you used to have playing in and around it. I sure needed you a few months ago. Well, you know what I’m talking about. Son, even the friends you did not think you had, well, they are still writing in your guest book. They miss and love you still. Daniel, you touched so many people in the short time. Son, I think about one time we talked. You told me that you wanted to be President. I told you if that is what you wanted that’s fine with me. I remember telling you to look at the Presidents when they went in and when they came out off office. That did not matter to you. You had a drive in you Daniel. When you wanted to do something, you would go out and do it.
Daniel, I know your family that misses you and the friends that still love you will always keep your memory alive. I also know some of us would give that all up if we could only see you again. We miss you dearly. Your Mom calls you our little angel in Heaven. I know you are looking down on all of us. Wishing over our every day living. There have been times I thought I felt you there. Something in the wind or a feeling. I know you are with us still Daniel. You remember when we talked that Crystal had a miss. And I felt about it? Losing you was 150 times worse. I guess I could keep going on and on. But I will close it here. Daniel, I love you Son. I know someday God and our Lord Jesus Christ will bring us together again.
Your Loving Dad
MOM ROMANDY
January 26, 2004
HEY DANIEL...
ROY CALLED ME LAST NIGHT, TOLD ME TO LOOK AT HIS LATEST ENTRY. HOW I FEEL SAME AS YOUR BROTHER. HEALING BUT STILL MISS YOU TERRIABLY.IT SEEMS THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING THAT SONG FREQUENTLY ON THE RADIO. I ALWAYS BRINGS ME BACK TO THE WONDERFUL VIDEO HE DID ON YOU.
I WENT SKIING WITH LYLE LAST WEEK AND SEEN MANY SNOW BOARDERS. I PICTURE YOU ON THAT HILL. WE EVEN HAD A FEW MOMENTS OF TEARS AT THE SAME TIME FOR OUR LOSSES. HURTS THE MOST IS THAT NOT WATCHING YOU GROW INTO A YOUNG MAN, ALWAYS MY 14 YEAR OLD FOREVER. TAKE CARE MY ANGEL IN HEAVEN. MOM. P.S. SOON I WILL BE ARIZONA, WITH SUSAN! REMEMBER THE FUN WE HAD YOU,ME AND PAM COUPLE OF YEARS AGO!
Roy Eiermann
January 24, 2004
My Brother,
Went through some hard times today. Actually it was some hard times this week. My friend’s mother died. She was 46 today, two whole years younger than Mom. But it was amazing how much took me back to your funeral a year and a half ago. The memories are both painful but also, weird enough, joyful. It offered closure at a time hat I don’t think any one of us was ready for it. But there it was and we had to accept it. I loved your funeral Daniel. That probably sounds very weird but I enjoyed having something completely and absolutely about you. The focus was you. No distractions from that. The flowers were for you, the reading were for you, my talk was all about you, the tears were all for you, the laughter was for you, and the day was for you.
Oh Daniel. My brother. I miss you so much. The pain of you leaving us has not left my heart, nor will it ever. I have to admit, I don’t think about you daily anymore. Does that mean I love you less? No, of course not. It means I’m healing. Did I ever think about you everyday when you were alive?!? Heck no! See, despite the tears, I can still make a joke!
I miss your smile Daniel. I miss hearing your voice. I look at these picture and you seem so alive to me still.
I was listening to “With Hope” by Steven Curtis Chapman and was listening to the words, again. “We believe with hope…by God’s Grace, we’ll see your face again.” I do hope and pray I will see your face again Daniel. I want to see your face when I enter Heaven and plant a huge kiss on your forehead and hug you for the first year I’m up there. Tears will be running down my face because I’ll be so happy to see you.
I want so badly to go back to the last moment we were a complete family, a complete family for the last time. Dad was reading you Grover and the Monster at the End of this Book. We all tucked you in. We were a family. Just Mom, Dad, you, and I. The four of us. Together. For the last time. There was so much pain in that moment as I look back on it. But the peace of the Lord was upon that moment too. We felt your presence there. And as we prepared your body for eternal rest, your spirit was there with us, enjoying the attention, enjoying the time as a family.
I miss you bud. I miss you so much. And I will love you always. Don’t be afraid of the monster at the end of the book.
Love,
Your Big Brother
Liz Schallack
November 15, 2003
Hi Kiddo - Well, I just got back from the most wonderful vacation in Arizona. Of course I went to visit Roy, but it also felt like I was visiting you. I loved seeing pictures of you on every wall in his room and it was so nice to wake up and be greeted by your smiling face. Roy and I had some nice laughs about you and some teary moments too, still trying to understand why this had to happen. You're doing an excellent job watching over him though, so keep up the good work. There is a lot of healing going on in your family and I have a feeling you're doing a lot of intercessing on their behalf.
I miss you so much and love you even more.
Love Always and Forever,
Liz
P.S. Now when Aleah sleeps she hugs her Uncle Daniel pillow as she drifts off. It's adorable! Can you believe she's almost 2?!
Mandy Craig
October 15, 2003
Hey Daniel,
You don't know me but I am Erica and Jessica HArtman's best friend. I have heard so much about you and I just wanted to say that Imiss you. Keep an eye on Erica and Jessica for me. They mean the world to me and I don't want anything to happen to them. They love you and miss you. Tell God I say hi,and hope to meet you and him someday.
Love always,
Mandy:)
Jessica Hartman
October 15, 2003
Hey Daniel,
I wish you could have come over to our house when you were in town. Your mom and dad were very luck to have you as their son. You are a great person and I bet Roy was happy you were his brother. I certainly wish that you were. We had fun while you here. I might have only known you a couple of years but they were great years. You made everyone laugh. I remember the time Roy, Carrie, Erica, Eddie, you, and I went sleding down the big hill during the winter. Well, you are and always will be in my heart forever and always. We will always know that you were joy in our lives and we wish you were here.
Love always,
Jessica Hartman
P.S. You were a gift in our lives.
jessika fields
October 10, 2003
hey bud,
i know i write you alot but hey thats ok i dont really care.i have thought about you alot latley...homecoming is coming up pretty soon and i know that you would have wanted to be homecoming falcon and i would have voted for you tooo.like your brother said i never really took the time to say hi but if i could turn back time i wouldnt care if i was late to class i would have talked to you.the last thing i said to you was"see you on monday"well that monday never came and i really wish it would of...now all i can say is "see you in heaven"i love you so much i just hope you relize that daniel.well i have to get going.roy i hope you do good in college best wishes are sent to you.mary i love you and i thank you for the picture of roy and dan.and everyone else dan loves you too...he will always be in my heart!love you dan..teddybear hugs and butterfly kisses..love you.love always jessika..
Roy Eiermann
October 9, 2003
Daniel,
I remember a few years ago, maybe it was only a few months before you died, I was pulling up into the driveway and Liz was with me. You were out in front of the house. I think I asked her or something about how big you were getting. I remember her making the comment like, “that’s Daniel? Wow he’s getting big. I thought that was a neighbor kid. I didn’t even recognize him.” Suddenly that memory came back to me in class today. I don’t know why but I don’t want to forget it. It’s one of the last few memories I have. I’m glad I had it.
There was also another memory that trailed after I thought about the one above. I remember how, as I would leave in the Jeep, you would run up the my window and talk with me. I would be wanting to leave and there you were, bugging me. I know it’s little but I want to say I’m sorry. Instead of thinking at that moment how much you were annoying me, I should have just kissed you on the forehead and told you that I loved you. I really wish I could go back and do it all over again but I can’t. I know people (Mom, Dad, Liz, etc.) say I was a good brother. Yea, I guess I can agree, but I could have been better. I wish I would have thought more about how you saw me. How you saw me through your eyes. That would have given me such an appreciation for you. To know the love you saw me with. On top of that, I realize how much I use the word “bud.” I say it to Eddie, I say it to David, I sometimes say it to the kids out here in Arizona. I don’t think I ever called you bud. But if you were alive today, you’d be my ultimate “bud.” I can only imagine how close you and I would be right now. (Maybe not close at all J)
I need to get to bed but I wanted to write those thoughts down and convey them to you. I wanted them to be preserved in your guest book as well. I love you Daniel. Watch over Dad and Mom like only you can.
Love,
Your Brother
Dennis Eiermann
October 7, 2003
(Written October 1st, 2003)
Dearest Dan,
As you know, you are missed greatly. A lot of your friends still think of you. Some have even seen you in their dreams. You know what has happened to me. Jesus would not let me join you that early morning a few months ago. He told me it was not my time. That He had more things to do for Him. One is to be with your brother, Roy. Jesus made me look at what I did and them walk to him as for how close I've become to him, closer than I've ever been.
Son, I did hear you that lonely night, but the hold that Satan had was strong. It took the things that happened to me to walk to Him once more.
Roy and I have become closer than ever from all this. He wishes we were together. I miss him almost as much as I do you.
Daniel, you know what I'm going through, cuz you're right here. As the days go on, my mind remembers what was happening and going through my head. At this time last year, you Mom, Roy, and I brought the poster with the pictures of your life. We met with Richard. He asked us if we would like to see you now. Well, we all looked at each other and answered, "yes." I walked next to your mom. I was not sure how she would be seeing you. Well, we stood there talking to you like nothing was wrong. You looked so cool the way we dressed you.
Son, it's something how you touched everyone you met. Mostly all the girls! :) You were so worried that no one was going to like you, but you were loved dearly by all who knew you. Maybe that is why God came calling for you so early. Your passing made your family and friends come closer to God and our Lord Jesus Christ.
Daniel, you've heard me talk about my fears I had when you and Roy were born. I come to peace with all that. I'm not angry at God for it. What I've come to understand that God was letting me know what I need to be ready for. I do know why, but I just knew. Daniel, when you were born, your mom and I did not even figure out a name for you. But as soon as you were born and the nurse asked your name, I came out with Daniel Rogers Eiermann. The name just seemed to fit you.
I can imagine you in Heaven talking with your Grandfather. Your Grandfather shaking his head and saying to himself, "Does this boy ever shut up?!?" Then next you calling to Nick to cut more wood for the fires! Also you running back and forth looking for something to do. I see that smile on your face. Son, as you sit here, and listen to your Grandfather telling the stories about me when I was your age.
Well Daniel, you know Dad can go on and on but I guess I'll bring this to a close. It is nice to see just how much everyone loves you. Son you were never alone and now your Mother and I have our own angel watching over us. I know that to be true cuz that night Dad heard you. Daniel, I miss you so much. The pain will never leave as time goes on. Some just don't understand what it's really like. With that said, I close. Keep an eye on your Mom and brother.
I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU.
Love,
DAD
Liz Schallack
September 28, 2003
Hi Kiddo - This is your weekend and I didn't know how it was going to feel. Part of me is so sad because you're gone, but another part of me rejoices because I know you're in heaven. And thanks for the laugh I had about you knocking Roy's water bottle down twice! You always could be a little you-know-what when you wanted to, but I think Roy secretly liked it! It was just part of what made you YOU. I also have to apologize for Aleah trying to eat all the sour gummy worms we brought to your grave. I didn't even know she liked them until today! It's so hard for a toddler to understand that not everything is hers. Thanks for sharing with her! I miss you like crazy and I wish you were here. We still haven't had a babysitter that can even come close to Roy, and I know you would have been the perfect replacement. Watch over your family for me, okay? I love you always and forever.
Liz
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jessika fields
September 27, 2003
daniel,
hey!oh wow 8:00 has past i cried for a little bit but then ifinally took peoples advice and remembered the good times so thats how i got throu the day.i love you soooo much im looking at your pic rite now!you were so cute and happy(your mom sent me the pic)well everyone at skool yesterday signed your card lets see there was me,julia,jenise,jennifer,ashley,ben ,mellany,tara,christina,kalia,amber ,etc there was about 20 more pple.we will never forget you!but your mom should get it preety soon!well i g2g 4 now..love you lots like a brother!
ill never 4 get you!
Roy Eiermann
September 27, 2003
Daniel,
Thank you Daniel. I had a wonderful time hiking with you today. I really felt like you were there with me. I’m so glad I took that time to be with you today, on your day. I love you bud. I miss you so much but I actually think that hurt was lessened today because of the time we spent together. Hey, how am I suppose to get you back for knocking my water bottle off the cliff? TWICE!
Daniel, so many people are thinking about you this weekend. I’m asking you to spend some time in prayer for those that are missing you so much. Most of all those in this very guest book. Pray for Mom, Dad, Liz, Grandma, Auntie Bonnie, Tracy, Aunt Jackie, Grandma & Grandpa, Hailey, and all your friends. We all miss you so much. But today I felt something like I felt a year ago. You’re okay. You’re safe. You’re watching over all of us and praying for all of us. And we will see you again. We will proclaim Jesus as our Savior and be allowed into the gates of Heaven. When that happens, I know I’m going to see you. I’m going to see you standing there, huge smile on your face. And I’m going to run up and give you a huge hug. A bear hug, just like I used to give you.
I miss you Daniel, but I’m doing okay. Please be with Dad today. He needs you so much today of all days. Be with him. I love you.
Your Big Brother
Kimberly Thompson
September 27, 2003
Daniel,
hey boy sup nuthin here just chillin at my house. newayz I kan't believe that it has been a year since you have been gone. I miss you so much. I think about the times we sat in class and just talked in 7th grade and did not pay attention in computer class. We would never pay attention because me you Tim would all just sit their and talk. I miss seeing you come into school smiling. You kould alwayz cheer people up with your sense of humor. I miss being cheered up by you when I was in a bad mood. you were the one that kould alwayz put a smile on my face. I think that you were a gift from god. you were and still are one of my best friends. I miss you so so so so so so much. I love lotz. I will see you soon enough. when I go to heaven you are going to be the first person I hug. I love you.
gotta bounce 4 now
Butter Fly Kisses & Teddy Bear Hugs
love you and miss you 4 ever
love alwayz,Kimberly
jessika fields
September 24, 2003
DAniel,
HEY buddy whuts up?wow omg i cant believe its almost been a year!well on saturday im going to a party but at 8:00pm im gonna have a moment of silence for you and ill be very depressed and im not gona talk to anyone but you!i miss you so much.im gonna try my hardest not to cry on saturday but i dont think im gonna make it,but i know you wouldnt want me to cry but i cant help it!julia,jennifer,and your gurl ashley are gonna go to your memorial on 23rd street and put flowers on your grave.you will be apart of me forever dan!i have had so many people try to help me with this tragedy but no one could help me!youll always be with me.and i will see you in heaven(cuz i know your there)i have had alot of troubles because when saturday comes im gonna go crazy i dont know whut im going to do!!!?but i know one thing dan that your brother misses you alot and so do i!youll always be in my heart and when that day comes when i get to see you im gonna be so happy!!!i miss you like crazy.and yes you would be talller than roy about now.but i have to go get some sleep...so ill talk to you later in my dreams!butterfly kisses and teddy bear hugs.I LOVE YOU.love always jessika..miss you more than youll ever now!
Kimberly Thompson
September 24, 2003
Daniel,
hey boy sup nuthin here just thinking about you alot. I kan't believe it has almost been a year since you went to heaven. I miss you so much. I am going to be with Jessika Fields all day saturday so we kan be together on that sad day. Sorry I have not wrote you for awhile. I have been busy you know with school and everything. High school is not that different then middle school just a little more boring. I think you would like high school though because you alwayz liked middle school. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. I thought about you all day today. wensday when I went to church I started crying because I started to think about you.
well I will go 4 now
Butter fly Kisses & Teddy bear hugs
I love you like a brother and I will alwayz miss you!
love alwayz,Kimberly
Becca Bagley
September 23, 2003
Hey Dan Is me Becca. I havent writen in a long time. sorry i didnt tell u Happey Brithday!!!! I have been really busy these last couple of months. i moved to Oklahoma. My mom moved bcak there to Kc and know she is moving back here to Hardesty. I cant beleive it is almost 1 year since the tragedy!!! I will never 4 get u.
Roy Eiermann
September 20, 2003
Daniel,
Well, a couple of my last postings haven't made it up here. A lot of it was venting so maybe the KC Star didn't want my pain displayed to the entire public. I hope this one makes it up there.
A year is almost upon us. I don't know what I'm going to do. This time last year we were planning on going to Great America for FrightFest. Now that weekend I'm going on a retreat to tell others my story. Mainly, my story about you! How I've lost my brother but my faith goes on. How I've gotten stronger. How I still hurt. How I will one day see you again because of what Jesus promised us.
I vented a few weeks ago to Dad in a letter. I was "yelling" in the letter, asking why you couldn't have finished the stupid sandwich. But I know why. God wanted you home. God wanted to use you to start moving Mom and Dad's hearts. And you have. There has been so much that has happened in this past year. Things have been in a constant state of change.
Mom and I went to Vegas a few weeks ago. The weekend after my birthday. We both wished so much you were there. It would have been so fun (of course you couldn't gamble) but we wished you were there. You'd be as tall as me now! I miss you dude. We'd have so much fun if you were still around. Anyway. I'm not going to go into all that.
I'm going to try to go hiking on your birthday if it works out. Just spend some time with you and God.
Well, I'd better get going. I know I'll be talking to you soon. I love you Daniel. I absolutely hate being an only child but...life goes on.
Love,
Your Big Brother
Hailey
August 7, 2003
Hey Daniel,
I havent written you in a while. I visited the cemetary about a week after your Birthday. I went to your Birthday party that your mom threw. I had a great time. Your friends Travis and Tyler are really crazy. I bet you guys had a great time together.I was afraid your party was going to be one big tear fest but we all had fun. I went to your house telling myself that I wasn't going to cry on your big day because I know that it must be hurting you seeing us grieve like this, but look how much you are loved. Going to the cemetary is getting easier. The first time was a reality check. I went right after you were buried and the sod was still in a rectangular shape I could tell it was freshly planted. It seemed so small. That seems so wrong to me. Kids aren't supposed to die. The strangest part of this is that you seem more alive to me than you had in a while because I have the frame full of your pictures that your mom gave me for Christmas hung on my walls and some that I had taken of you right by my bed and I wake up and I look at them and for a split second I think I haven't talked to him in a while I should give him a call. But then I remember and that heartbreak settles in again.I'm healing just like I'm supposed to but then I feel guilty for not crying every night like I used to. I know I shouldn't feel guilty& I tell myself not to but it's not that simple. I still pray to you and your memory is still in a safe place in my heart but I get so mad at myself sometimes for not crying as much as I used to.Your memories pop up at funny times too. I was in the car the other day and I had my hair down. and a strand had attatched itself to my lip. All of a sudden I had a flood of tears rushing down my face because I remembered how we used to sit outside on my porch and my hair used to blow in my mouth all the time but it didn't phase me because I was off on some tangin but it drove you nuts! you were constantly pulling the hair out of my mouth! I remebered exactly how you did it too. you didn't know how to tell me that it was bothering you so you just pulled it out yourself. You should see me laughing and crying at the same times like this! I do alot of that because I've had alot of dreams about you. Most are just silly things but you're there. But one dream I really believe you sent to me. I had this dream about the time a few of your other friends had dreams about you & it was during a time when I was having a little trouble sleeping. I was telling some friends how guilty I was feeling about not answering your calls when I saw your name on caller I.D. and how now I want so much to see your name on caller I.D again. So I had the dream that you called and I heard your voice and I was overjoyed and I said "Daniel you're alive!" And you said "No"
and I asked where you were and you said "if I tell you I can't stay"
but you wanted to stay because you were happy there but you couldn't tell me where you were because It would ruin the surprise for me. That dream you sent really helped me to come to peace with my anger. I realized that being angry wasn't going to bring you back. I won honorary mention on a poem I wrote about you. It was very exciting to hear my name called. I was reluctant to enter a poem so personal but I remember one time I lied to you and told I had been published because I was sure that I would be (I shouldn't have counted my chickens because I never did find a publisher in our area) and you were so proud of me and you said you were really happy for me so I sent in my poem and I made the cut and I was entered in the contest. Then the judges read the selected ones and I won honorable mention. It's getting really late Daniel and even though I still have so much to tell you I'll save the rest for my prayers tonight
Love,
Hailey
julia griffin
July 26, 2003
DAN,
Hey you we miss you lots!! HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY (15) STILL THINK OF YOU ALL THE TIME!! JESSICA FIELDS AND I TAKE YOUR PICTURES ON THE TRIPS WE TOOK OVER THE SUMMER, LAKE OF THE OZARKS (BOTH OF US), AND BRANSON (JESSICA)! WELL LOVE YA LOTS JULIA AKA ANGELJ!!!
jessica fields
July 26, 2003
dan,
hey buddy.we have 5 weeks till skool starts and you will be hangin in my locker and ill always be your friend.stay kewl up in heaven and everyone down here in kc misses you even if they dont write alotthere just busy.heres the story of how i found out about your death:i was at the bus stop and ryan came up to me and said"you know daniel he died"isaid no cuz i only knew you by dan.i didnt think anything of it but when i got to school sessileah and nicki were standing waititng at the metal detectors and they said"Dan died"and i finally knew who ryan was talking about i kept my tears back for about 90min(after 1st hour)then mr.larson came on the intercom and said"students dan has died"and you were very loved if u didnt know that.neways i counldnt help it i just cried and cried and i went to ms.tourville(counsler)and she didnt help.lol.it just hurt then when your parents came to school and talked about you i cried more.i went to your house(dads)and looked at all the pics of you and all the cards everyone made and it did hurt!but the hardest i ever cried is when Roy came down the stairs he looked and talked jus like you and i rememberd you died.you were gone.and when roy said you loved eminem i cried my ass off cuz i loved eminem and i still do and its all cuz of you.i will never forget how it felt.i will remember you and your spirit will live with everyone.and yes your hair looks fine DAN!love always jessica aka shybaby.I LOVE YOU...
MOM ROMANDY
July 20, 2003
DANIEL,
YOU HAD A GOOD 15TH BIRTHDAY. LOTS OF YOUR FRIENDS WERE HERE AND THAT BIRTHDAY CAKE CANDY AND ALL.I COULD FEEL YOUR PRESENCE WITH US.SUSAN HAS BEEN SUCH A HELP TO ME. I KNOW YOU SPEAK THROUGH HER TO ME.SHE BRING OUT THE SPIRIT OF YOU SO IT D
DOES NOT HURT SO MUCH.YOU MUST HAVE MET CRYSTAL BY NOW,LYLES DAUGHTER,SIGHTLY OLDER THAN YOU BUT I KNOW YOU TWO HAVE TALKED ABOUT HER DAD AND ME MEETING. ITS UP TO GOD NOW HOW OUR RELATIONSHIP WILL WORK OUT.I KNOW I HAVE BEEN A COMFORT TO HER DAD TO BE ABLE TO TALK FREELY OF OUR LOSSES.
GETTING ON TO OTHER BUSINESS, HEY I WAS ABLE TO READ RECENT ENTRIES. IT SO COMFORTING THAT YOUR FRIENDS IN K.C. ARE STILL WRITING TO YOU.I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND TO KNOW YOUR MEMORY IS LIVING ON.EVEN AT SUBWAY THE GIRLS CONTINUE TO HAVE YOUR MEMORIAL CARD ON THE BOARD.TAKE CARE MY ANGEL IN HEAVEN,MOMS DOING OK. WE ALL LOVE YOU. M O M
Dutches Neely
July 15, 2003
Hey Dan ,
How you doin im doin mighty fine here will i wanted to tell you that i miss you and happy belated birthday will i gots to go Luv Ya
jessica fields
July 13, 2003
Daniel,
hey bubs whuz up i miss you infact everyone at nowlin does mr.larson and even the freak/punk kids do like robert and even richard.well as you know your bday past i hope you had a great time up in heaven. me and kimmy thought about you all day. its gonna be alot different without you in highschool now i cant help you find your classes or give you hugs and me run from you.lol.but kourtney said hi the one that has your watch but wont give it back.i just wanted to say hi. well i g2g. love always shybaby.there is never a day that goes by when i dont think of you dan,dan.i wish your family luck and all of your friends here in independence luck to. we all miss you. ps- tiffany's mom might buy your old house down here and if she does all be in your room all the time.bye
jessica fields
July 12, 2003
happy late bday love ya
Liz Schallack
July 10, 2003
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Daniel, happy birthday to you! Hi Kiddo - I hope you have a wonderful birthday. God promises us that heaven is wonderful, so I'm sure you'll have a perfect day. Your mom and Roy are throwing you a party today and the weather should be just right to use the hot tub. Girls in bikinis - just what you'd want at your party, right? :-) Aleah and I will be there - we've been looking forward to it for a long time. I just wish you could be there with us. I keep hoping that maybe you'll walk through the door and we can all yell "Surprise!", but I know that can't happen. I miss you so much and I think about you often. Thank you for watching over Aleah for me and thank you for watching over your family too - they need you. Happy birthday, you big 15 year-old! I love you always and forever!
Liz
Kimberly Thompson
July 4, 2003
Daniel,
hey Dan sup nothing here just chillin and being bored. Happy 4th of July!! there are not that many people that write you anymore. don't worry will alwayz write you. I miss you and wish that you were still here but i know that you are in a better place now. you don't have to worry about your friends and family all of us are fine. we are fine cuz we all know that you are our guardian angel. everyone misses you still and we think about you often. I feel alot better now cuz i have been writing you quite a bit. I will write you on your brithday too. I hope that you have a wonderful birthday in heaven.
G2G L.Y.L.A.S. T.T.Y.L.
I love and miss you every single day.
love alwayz,
Kimberly Thompson
love and miss you forever!!!!
Kimberly Thompson
June 29, 2003
Daniel,
hey Dan i miss you so so much. highschool will be so different without you there. you won't be there to make everyone laugh. you had and still do have a wonderful personality. when all of us passed on to highschool you passed on with us too. I keep thinkin about you lately. I hope that you have a wonderful birthday on the 10th. me and Jessica are going to do something special on your birthday. I wrote mrs.Ekstrom the other day and told her about how everytime I think about you that I get really depressed. I asked her if it was rite for me to feel so strongly about your death since it has been 10 months. she told me that it is natual to feel that way. I told her that I am going to spend the 10th with my cuzin Abby cuz I don't want to hurt myself. if I am by myself on that day then I will end up hurting myself really bad. I will probally end up hurting myself even if I am with her. I am just going to hang out with her and other friends so I can keep my mind off of you. it is going to be really hard that day. I hope that when I join you that you will remember me. I miss you so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so much. I hope to see you really soon! I will go crazy if I don't. I miss you! I will always love you and miss you.
love forever,
Kimberly Thompson
Jessica Fields
June 5, 2003
Daniel,
hey this is jessica.I miss you so much it seems like since you left everything has been messed up!I had so many good memories of you for example when we were at lunch the day you died you said"no one can pinch me and make it hurt"and it didn't hurt you when i did pinch you either. I go by were you died every single day i look at it and think of you. You will always be my bestfriend well im about to cry so i need to cry but iWILL NEVER FORGET YOU I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!well i got to go so love always jessica fields
Kimberly Thompson
June 4, 2003
Daniel
hey boi sup nothin here just thinkin about you. i miss you so much. i wish that you were here with me but i know that you are in heaven with god. i have had dreams about you. i have not talked to anyone about you cuz you are the only one that i can talk too. everyone misses you. i think about you every single day. i know that god took you off this earth for a reason but i wished that he wouldn't have cuz you were a great friend and a wonderful person. i G2G i will write you later I LOVE YOU LIKE YOU WERE MY OWN BROTHER!!!!!!! I MISS YOU SO MUCH!!! Love Always,Kimberly
Roy Eiermann
March 25, 2003
Daniel,
I just got done venting to Tracy, Nate, and Dacia. I just am telling them how much I miss you. Are you getting a kick out of the fact that you are making your brother cry?!? I'll cry for you though. It makes me feel good to cry for you because then I know that I love you and I still love.
I was telling those three that I was venting three specific times that I remember having months before you died. I know that God stopped me at those points and said, "look at your brother. Remember how much you wanted a brother? I have given you that gift. Stop and look."
You probably didn't even know when these three times occurred. They were times that created very vivid memories. The memories are there and I'm not letting go of them.
The first happened last summer. I got up before you (I was probably going to work) and I walked by your room. You were sprawled across your bed. I stopped and just watched you sleep. You were so peaceful. I noticed that your legs were hanging off the side of the bed and I realized how big you were getting. You were so proud of the fact that everyone said you were going to be taller that me and there you were getting big. I can still see how you were lying. You head was turned away, towards the wall. The covers were over you back but your legs were sticking out, one over the side of the bed. If I could go back to that moment right now Daniel, I would jump on your bed, wake you up, and just hold you. I want to give you the biggest hug right now. I know you'd look at me like I was crazy but I don't care Daniel. I don't care.
That actaully brings me to my second moment. This moment is actually the one that got me through the time before the funeral and the time after. It was this memory that kept me going. It was this memory that made me confident that you knew that I loved you. You were walking in the dining room, going into the kitchen. I was walking from the kitchen into the dining room. I grabbed you and hugged you. I remember having my hand on your neck and just holding you close to me. Your head was right in my chest. You were getting tall but you weren't taller than me yet! But I just remember holding you for a minute. The reason I keep holding onto that memory is I can still feel you in that hug. I can feel your presence in that memory. When I think of that memory, I can feel you hugging me back. You were my little brother Daniel. You were my little brother that was suppose to grow up and become taller than me. You were my little brother that was suppose to grow up and beat me up, remember! We were suppose to be able to play fight as we got old so Mom could yell at us and tell us to knock it off.
My third memory that I cherrish so much happened in August. Only less than two months before you died. You and Tracy decided to go down to the lake and swim. We were all visiting Grandma and Grandpa at their trailer. So, you and Tracy went off. After awhile, I went walking down to the lake to see the both of you. I don't know what came over me but I sat down. I sat down and watched the both of you as you swam. You guys were playing around on that spinning tube that was like a rolling log. I remember you kept stepping on that thing and you would only get so far. Then you was fall off and yell right before you hit the water with a plop. I don't know how many times you did that. Over and over and over again. Tracy and I laughed so much. Finally, after a while, you noticed I was watching you guys from the picnic bench. You yelled to me, "Hey Roy." I can hear you say it Daniel. I thought I lost your voice but I've got it back! I can hear you Daniel! I can hear you say it. Mom kept telling me how she could hear you say, "hey Mom." And now I can hear you say that to me too. I'm holding onto that. I can hear it loud and clear.
You little shit, I'm sitting here crying my eyes out! I bet you're loving it. This has not been easy Daniel. Thursday is going to be even harder. And of course I have a full day of class! So either I'm going to being totally distracted all day or it will keep my mind off it.
I didn't tell you about Montana. I almost forgot! Last week I saw Aunt Jackie, Tracy, and Uncle Bruce. I was awesome! I was so glad to see them. It was hard going two months without seeing any family. Tracy and I hung out a lot. And yes we talked about you! I told her about the long talk we had in my room that one night. I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. We had a lot of fun just hanging out. We tried to play Resident Evil but it just wasn't the same without you there. We had some fun up in Montana. Those trips aren't going to be the same.
Thank you Daniel for praying with me as much as you have. Thank Grandpa as well. Now that you are in heaven, the whole communion of saints thing has an entirly new meaning to me. Keep praying for those prayer intentions.
Alright, I want to keep on writing and writing but I can't. I'll be thinking about you everytime I see that special "Got Milk" poster. I'll be thinking about you everytime I see a lily. I'll be thinking about you everytime I look up at the stars. I'll be thinking about you everytime someone says the word "brother." I love you Daniel.
Love,
Your Big Brother
MOM ROMANDY
March 17, 2003
MY SON, I MISS YOU SO MUCH,IT SEEMS TO HURT AND ACHE MORE NOW THAN EVER.LAST WEEK I WENT TO TARGET,AS SOON AS I WALKED IN ALL I DID WAS THINK OF YOU.WHEN WE WENT SHOPPING IN AUGUST. GOING BY THE MENS CLOTHES,TRYING ON CLOTHES. I JUST KEPT PICTURING YOU THERE. THEN I WENT BY THE WATCH COUNTER AND REMEMBERED HOW YOU KEPT ON TRYING TO GET A MORE EXPENSIVE WATCH AND I KEPT ON SAYING "CAN'T GO OVER 20 DOLLARS".now all i can do is look at some of the pitures, i have of you with the watch on.I COULD NOT STAY LONG AT THE STORE, I HURT TOO MUCH TO REMEMBER AND KNOW IT WILL NEVER BE AGAIN.I GO TO A SUPPORT GROUP EVERY MONTH NOW. IT'S PARENTS WHO HAVE LOST A TEENAGER. WE LAUGH TOGETHER BECAUSE EVER TIME I MENTION HOW YOU LOVED GIRLS, THE PARENTS SAY I'M SURE ALL OF OUR KIDS ARE TOGETHER HANGING OUT.WELL I'M AT WORK, 0100 IN THE AM, HAD A LITTLE DOWN TIME, AND ALSO HAD THE COMPUTER TO WRITE.I'VE TALKED TO YOU A LOT IN THE HOUSE AND I KNOW YOU HAVE BEEN THERE TO LISTEN AND GIVEN ME SOME SIGNS TO HELP ME THROUGH WHEN I FELT I COULD'NT BEAR IT, THAT
I WILL NEVER SEE YOU AGAIN, FEEL YOU TOUCH ME ( RUB MY SHOULDERS) LIKE YOU USED TO, EVEN THROUGH IT WAS JUST A FEW SECOND RUB.I EVEN MISS THE RUNNING UP AND DOWN THE STAIRS. THE HOUSE IS JUST TOO QUIET.
WELL I HAD BETTER STOP FOR NOW. I HAVE TO LETTERS TO WRITE TO YOUR FRIENDS THAT ARE MUCH OVER DUE.
YOU ARE MY ANGEL, AND I KNOW YOU AND GOD HAVE GIVEN ME A SPECIAL GIFT, A FRIEND LIKE SUSAN, WHO HAS HELPED ME FROM JUST LOOKING AT 4 WALLS ON MY DAYS OFF.KEEP ON GIVING YOUR SPIRIT AND MESSAGES TO HER AND ME. WE HEAR YOU, DANIEL.
WITH ALL MY LOVE
MOM
Liz Schallack
February 27, 2003
Hey Kiddo - Wow, do I miss you. They say life goes on and I guess it does, but there is a big hole where you were, and nothing will ever be the same. I think about you so much, Daniel, and every time I look at Aleah's Uncle Dan pillow, I just want to cry. You are so special to me and I hope you knew that when you were on this earth. I know you definitely know that now and I'm so glad for that.
Thank you so much for watching over Aleah - this last bout of pneumonia really scared me, but I know she had her Uncle Dan watching over her. You are a wonderful Uncle and guardian angel to her. Thank you for being in her life.
Keep watching over your family for me - it's hard now that they're scattered all over the country and I know I can't always give them what they need - only God can and He can use you to help with that. Take care of them.
I love you always and forever.
Liz
erica wilson
February 26, 2003
hey dan its me erica. i've really missed you. im really mad cuz i had to move to st. louis cuz my mom got transfered. i really miss everybody up there. lots of my friends. but i live pretty close to ur mom so thats one of the good things bout this whole moving thing. i really really miss u. i have ur picture in my locker at my new school and everybody asks whos that boy? than a whole bunch of girls come by and say hey hes cute who is he? i get really sud when i have to tell them wht happened but i feel good talkin bout u. sometimes when im really down i open my locker up and i see ur picture and it makes me happier. im really lucky to have a friend like u. u didn't judge people from their appearance. u actually got to know them first. thats one of the best things bout u. well i have to go for now because its time for me to get off of the net. i just wanted to drop in and say hi and that i hope ur doin real well. i really miss u dan. lyl bye for now.
Becca Bagley
February 25, 2003
Hey Dan :) What have you been up to? Me not to much. There was a black hawk that crashed. We aren't sure if my dad was in that plain or not. All 4 men that were in it die, so I hope and pray he wasn't in it. We got 1 to 2 inches of snow over here. Can you pray that my dad is ok? I would really like that. Thank you. Well I have to go. I will write you back later.
Love You Always, Becca Bagley
Roy Eiermann
February 24, 2003
Daniel,
Well, I made it. I'm here in Arizona. I've been here for about a month but you know all that cuz I've been telling you all along! It seems like people writing in your little piece of the internet is slowing down. But the people that love you and continue missing you the most will keep it going. I'm going to be one of those people. God I miss you so much. I don't know why today is so hard. We had a lot of talks on the phone that I remember. Last year around this time I called you. I was in the library at Benedictine and you were talking about wanting to go to this camp over the summer for developing a video game. I wanted to be so supportive of you. This was the first time that I heard passion in your voice. This was something you wanted to do and I wanted to be there to help support you. I know it never happened but I look back on it as one of the times that I was a good brother. Unfortunately I also remember the times that I wasn't the best brother. I'm sorry. I know I don't need to say it because you've already forgiven me.
I'm just never going to forget some of our last moments together. When Mom, you, and I went to Chili's and you talked about getting a job. You said you were nervous about it and you wanted me to come with you to help you get one. I wish I could. You were my only brother Daniel. Eddie fills a certain part of my life but you were my flesh and blood. I will never forget the times we shared in our childhood. Building forts together, sleding together, and watching movies.
I was looking forward to the future. I couldn't wait to be called Uncle Roy. I was excited at the future that was ahead of you. And now it's not there. I know you are safe now. I know you God is protecting you. I know that you and I can sit down together and pray together for the family, especially Mom and Dad.
Alright. I have to get going. I'm sitting here in a public place crying... People are looking at me weird. You'd laugh! Okay. I love you very much bud. I'll be talking to you soon.
Love Always and Forever,
Your Brother,
Roy
Becca Bagley
February 9, 2003
Hi Dan it is Becca.Guess what? I just found out that my dad has been drafted. When i found out i stared to cry. i was going to go see him & my brother but my dad wont be there. so how have you been? Me ok. I still miss you bunches. Some people still talk about you.I bet you have already know but there was a shuttle that crashed and 7 people died. We had to write the 7 families a letter and i talked about you in it. well got to go. Love Always, Becca Bagley
Dutches Neely
January 2, 2003
Hi Dan,
Its me Dutches I just wanted to say happy new year will I gots to go.
Love Always,
Dutches
Becca Bagley
January 1, 2003
Hi Dan it is Becca. I wanted to tell you HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I wish you were here to celibrate with everyone.I am going to see your dad today. I got to talk to my dad a couple of days ago. I thought that was cool.Well got to go.
Love Always,
BEcca
Dennis Eiermann
December 15, 2002
Good Morning Son, It's Sunday morning and I have lots to do around the house here. I know you know a day does not go by with out me thinking and crying. I can't help but cry, Well you know we went for testing for our yellow belt. I called Roy just before going in. I was so nervous, I think there was 30 people testing. You know how we always started class, well that is how we started for testing. After warming up they had us all sit for they could start. Guess who's name they called first, Mine...I was thinking oh my god why me first. Then as we started, I felt something, my mind was clean and focused on the form, was that you that was with me clearing my mind so I would do it right without messing up. Cuz I know I hit every thing just right..I was not able to see anything but the form I had to do. I know this is not only for me Daniel, but as I go on it's for the both of us.As you know son it's been very hard for me. Your Mom and I have talked and cryed together, and I know come next week there will be alot more crying. We miss you so much Daniel. Your Mom asked me once is it wrong to say she wants you back,cuz shawn had said to her she is stupid for asking that, God I think he is the stupid one. He has NO idea what your Mom and I are feeling, I would give my own life if it would bring you back, cuz I know how much your Mom and Roy want and love you. I love you so much that I would give my life for yours. There are times when I am alone in the house, thinking why could it not have been me and not you, you and I had talked about what it was you wanted to become. I was so proud of you Daniel. I am the luckest Dad in the world,to have the grestest boys. Yes Daniel I seen you grow into an real young man this year. That is why I hurt so much, that was taken away from you. At times I get so MAD, wanting to get BillyJo for doing what he did to you and the family. But if it was not for your brother and the strong faith of his. Cuz he does not know how it has helped me through the days. I could not ask for better sons then you two, God has given me something many Dad's only wish they had. Even though time was short for you and I, I know deep in my heart that you are watching Us. I can't think of christmas in the way that we did last year. I know that your Mom, Roy and myself have to be together on that day. I have know idea how I'm getting through this, people ask every day. Most don't even have an idea what it's like, they say I know how you feel but they can't even begin to know how it is I feel. No idea what it's like to loss a son. I MISS AND LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART DANIEL.......Love DAD
Rebecca Bagley
December 14, 2002
Hey Dan,
How have you been? Me ok just thouht I should dorp in to see how you are. I know you can't write back but i thouht I could at least try to see if you would write me back. I really miss you! I have not forgot you! I will never forget you! Every time I look in the sky to look at a star I start to cry. I know you are watching me and looking over me! I just wish you were here.When I look at a star I think of you because there is a star that is named after you. There has been a lot going on. I have not seen you dad for a while. I have to go over there to see how he is. Well I will see if you write back and if you are to busy then that is ok. Well I will write you later.
(\o/)
./_\.
Love Always,
Becca
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