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Daughter
April 6, 2023
Hey dad mom usually wrote here but she can’t anymore u Probabaly know that since your with her right now I just wanted to take my turn and say hi and I know she would want someone to still write here so I will I wish I could have gotten to know you and I wish I could have saved her I love you guys
July 14, 2022
Love and miss you dearly we’re all kicking it down here
November 21, 2021
As the days and weeks pass, years pass and the memories seem so far away the harder I try to remember your voice! Since your gpa passing it has left a mark on all of us! He was the glue that held us together! His love, passion, pride came from the family he made all the way down to his great grandkids! His oldest great grandson has graduated and the next one will be your daughter Lizzy!! She has a lot to look forward to as she is beginning her own path. I think it’s crazy how the universe has showed me your still here right by my side! I miss you. I will never forget rbe 1st day I met you I looked at Jenn and said he’s my soulmate he’s going to be my forever! My forever with you www short but it will never be forgotten! Brian you have left an imprint on my heart bigger then I ever thought possible. I’m missing you, the girls become more curious about you, and I can see the pain in them, they wonder who you were, what would there lives have been if they had there father here instead of just mom left to raise them without you! We share two beautiful, bright, caring, and strong girls!!
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Nick Mills
November 23, 2020
My name in Nick Mills. Brian Godfrey was my cousin. We shared many memories together. But I will share one memory that is near and dear to my heart. It was Brains 23rd Birthday and the the Godfreys were all up at the cabin in Remer, Minnesota. I remember Brain sat down next to me at the fire pit with everyone after getting back from the bar and I will always remember Brian put his arm around me and he said Nick, there is not anywhere else in the world I would rather be right now on my 23rd birthday then sitting right here talking with you.
Kayly Mills
November 23, 2020
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Stephanie Godfrey
November 21, 2020
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Stephanie Godfrey
November 21, 2020
Love and miss you always. Look who's all back together!!
November 24, 2019
Miss ya!
So blessed we have found our way back to one another. We miss you more then you will ever know. Love always Ang and Stevie
Stevie
November 21, 2019
I am with you always....♥
Happy Birthday Bri d <br />These girls are the best ever I'm so proud of us 3!!
July 8, 2019
I am with you always
June 11, 2019
Because of u❤
November 8, 2018
Miss ya !
February 22, 2018
I am with you always
Yours Truly,
Stevie
Holly Zelenak
October 6, 2017
Every moment of every day you are one my mind. The things in life that would be so different if you were still here. Sometimes it feels like these entries are little messages that are sent to heaven for you to see. Pennies from heaven became dimes, I sure hope it is what it appears to be, because then I feel that you are still here keeping an eye one things. See you soon, love and miss you so much! mom
holly zelenak
October 5, 2017
Love you, mom
October 3, 2017
In loving momory of Brian Godfrey-
Oh how I miss you. I still ask myself everyday why? You are missing out on watching your amazing daughters blossom. You are missing out on the wonderful teenager years (at least that's what I try to myself). I think about when we met I was 15 when we got together. 15!! That is absolute mind boggling to think that Lizzy will be 15 in a year and half. Kyrstein in 3 years. So crazy where does the time go? I know you are with me along the way because you often come into my dreams and show me signs that you are around. When I need you the most your there...Brian its going on 10 years since you have been physically not here. 10 years since the girls have been able to hug there father. 10 years since I have got to feel your touch. 10 years since I have had to stand on my tip toes to give you a kiss. The girls are GREAT!! 6th and 8th grade...definitely trying times. Oh my how you would be blown away! They impress me everyday.
I am with you always
Your one and only
Stevie
May 8, 2017
Hi, Bri. I honestly can't believe Lizzy will be 13 on Friday. She is an amazing young lady with the hugest heart. Kyrstein is looking forward to being done with elementary school soon and moving on to middle school. They are growing up to be such well rounded respectful ladies. Yesterday I hope you got to see Ashley I can't process the fact that my sister has been gone for 7 years however I do know she is surrounded by many great people.
we love you and miss you so very much.
I am with you always
Forever yours
February 16, 2017
Miss ya see ya when I see ya! Wish it was me everyday.
Three of them just lounging around
An Old Friend
February 16, 2017
Once the three amigos
An Old Friend
February 16, 2017
Munchkin and Peanut
An Old Friend
February 16, 2017
Munchkin
An Old Friend
February 16, 2017
Stephanie
February 1, 2017
Hi, Bri thinking of you like always. I miss you so much and wish you were here to tell the girls how proud you are of them. I mean they are the most amazing young ladies. They are kind, smart, honest, and great girls to have as friends. We talk about you often. I tell them when they talk like you, give the looks you do, eat the way you do. There is so much of you in them.
WE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU
December 21, 2016
Love you Bri. Your on my mind like crazy. Missing you over the Holidays. I'm with you always.
Stevie
Stevie
November 22, 2016
Hi, Bri. I miss you so much. The tears are never ending lately and the dreams well they just keep coming. I think of you everyday almost every minute of my life theres not a thought without you in it. Wish you were here!! I am with you always
Stephanie
September 17, 2016
Happy Anniversary
The girls...
Stevie Godfrey
August 4, 2016
I am with you always
Stevie Godfrey
August 4, 2016
Three in the Chair
July 29, 2016
True friendship
An old Friend
July 29, 2016
June 15, 2016
I miss you lots
March 4, 2016
Hi, Brian I miss you so very much. This weekend I was up at lake of the woods and the most AMAZING thing happened. A bald eagle landed within 15 feet from the ice house. We were 8 miles out on the lake and all the sudden it was there. I defiantly felt it was you gracing me with your presence my entire body had goose bumps.
You are always on my mind and my heart aches when I think of what we had, we will see each other again someday!! Hopefully not for a while.
Always,
Michael Mills
February 3, 2016
Hey Brian. Thinking of you tonight. Missed ya at deer camp this year as always. We sure could of used your hunting skills as we only went 1 for 4 this year. Hope you and Kiel had better luck as you both continue to watch over us from above. Missing you and hope your both doing well. With all my heart. Uncle Michael.
January 16, 2016
Stevie Godfrey
January 14, 2016
Wish you were to see how big your girls are getting. I can't keep up with Lizzy she keeps getting taller and taller...shes not slowing down either. She is a little over 4 inches taller then I am!!! She looks so much like you in many different ways. Kyrstein is starting to get a little taller, she is average I would say. She is super into her sports and activities. Currently she is in gymnastics, choir, and run club!! She is a very busy bee!!! They both have some amazing friends who they love to spend time with. Finally they get to have friends over in our NEW HOME!!!! We own a home they have there own bedrooms. Grandpa Dennis came over and helped Kyrstein paint her room...she even tried a little bit :). We miss you so very much, please keep coming to see me in my dreams I always love when you visit!
November 23, 2015
Not looking forward to tomorrow. Its been a very rough couple weeks already. Miss hearing your voice...
October 6, 2015
Hi Bri. Its our favorite season and your on my mind a lot lately. Your always on my mind but even more so now. You have been in so many of my dreams I wake up a little freaked out. The girls are doing very well. June is still in gymnastics and would like to join V-ball. Lizzy is doing well making some new friends at Jackson and she got a part in her first musical. They are the best!!! You would be so proud of them and who they are. I'm truly blessed.
August 7, 2015
Wish you were here by my side. I know your spirit is I feel you all the time.
July 25, 2015
The pain never leaves
Stevie
July 25, 2015
Looking up at the stars right now remembering all of our nights we spent looking into the sky talking about anything and everything. One thing we always talked about was our love for one another. That we were soul mates. I'm with you always.
Stevie Godfrey
May 13, 2015
Hi I can't believe it Lizzy turned 11 yesterday!! I mean 11 she can drive in 4 years. Every birthday they have though just brings me back to how many years you have been gone. How many things you have missed out on in there lives. They are great amazing girls. Brian why did you have to leave that night...its a question that will never be answered. We love and you miss you so much.
February 2, 2015
Hi Brian I love you so much. Miss your smile and your laugh
December 25, 2013
Merry Christmas Bri. I love you and miss you so very much. Wish you were here with me and the girls.
December 2, 2013
I miss you
November 25, 2013
Hi, Bri your sister, and I met at the cemetery. Then we went out to lunch it was really nice seeing her and hanging out. We shared a lot of memories with each other and had some laughs. Oh yea ha ha by the way...when I left the flower shop my exhaust broke it was loud and embarrassing you have no idea!! I LOVE YOU (can't believe its been 6 years). The girls were so supportive yesterday they are getting so mature and growing up to be great little ladies :)
November 24, 2013
Lots of love hugs and kisses to heaven today and every day :)
Mom
November 22, 2013
Stevie brought over some beautiful flowers that surprised me the other day. It was really nice. It is so different now that you are gone....
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Holly Zelenak
November 7, 2013
This month I lost my first born......it feels very empty without you. The family is not the same, the holidays are not the same, I don't get to visit you and the kids like I used to. I would really appreciate it if you would just come down and give me a little peace....show me you are here. Love you always, mom
November 6, 2013
Thinking about you
Stevie
November 1, 2013
Oh, my gosh are you around so much lately its crazy!! Your sister told me she had one of our dreams where you never really died you come back to us. I have been feeling you around like crazy lately not to sure why? Its coming that time though the hardest month of all I hate this month. The month I lost my best-friend in the world I will never find another friend like Kiel. Along with my husband who was my high school sweet heart my first love. I LOVE YOU
Stevie Godfrey
October 21, 2013
Hi, well the school year is up and going! The kids are in 4th and 2nd grade and getting bigger and more mature everyday. They have tons of friends its great. So you would be so proud of your little sister shes getting married in March to a great guy named Clint, they have a son together Jack he is such a cutie. I just wanted to say that we love and I think about you all the time, the girls and I are going up to the cemetery next weekend.
stephanie
July 27, 2013
Hi you have been in my dreams a lot latley! We are doing well, I think you know that. I feel you with us all the time. Love you so much and always will!!!! The girls are doing great god I wish you could see them...see us here in person. Miss you so much
Holly Zelenak
July 8, 2013
I can't believe you are 30 today! I have a 30 year old son! I am feeling a little old! You are my friend, my son, my first born. I still can not place it in my mind that I will never see you here on this earth again. I daydream of the things we would still be doing together as a family. I am not real good at believing you are gone. I think you will walk into the front door one day and tell me you are home! I hate that you are gone! Your brother has accomplished so much, you would be proud. Your sister has accomplished so much you would be proud. Your girls are doing great and they are getting big! I love you, I miss you, Happy Birthday Brian!
March 1, 2013
Hi Bri. The girls are doing well you would be so proud of them. At there confrences they are top academically in there class. Along with being the most well behaved students. Lizzy is almost as tall as me. You would be amazed. June is a spitting image of me everyone says. There going to spend the night tonight at your sisters and hang out with there cousins!!!! WE MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH
jody mills
November 26, 2012
Miss you Love you
November 26, 2012
hey brian just think about you wanted to say hi missing you I love you
Your little ladies
November 3, 2012
Craguns 2012
Stephanie Godfrey
November 3, 2012
Hi. Its been a hard time lately...its getting close to the date but i know your around! Miss ya lots. The girls and I are at the dells right now. They are having a blast you would be amazed at how much they have grown I swear lizzy is a spitting image of you shes almost taller then I!! Your gpa's sick right now so please watch over him...
LOVE YA LOTS BABY
July 18, 2012
hi miss you lots
love lizzy
May 26, 2012
Brian I miss you so much. The girls and I are at Craguns for memorial wknd...all I can think about is our wedding when I'm up here, what a perfect day we had. I love you so much! The girls are getting huge its crazy how big and mature they are getting. Brian this sucks.
LOVE YA
May 13, 2012
holly an dennis im so sorry for the loss
i just heard about it not to long ago
i now how you feel been many years since we talk or seen each other rob svoboda if you want to get ahold of me im on fb
March 27, 2012
The world took a 1/3 of my soul when you left. Breathing is possible with 2/3, but would be better whole.
February 3, 2011
Wow is lizzy identical to her father. She acts like you looks like you in everyway. ITS CRAZY!! Your lil angels are getting there own room soon we are moving to champlin we are very excited for the move. We miss you dearly Brian. Oh yea I was out at Mark n Mollys this weekend and all I could think about is how much fun you and kiel would be having there. The girls went ice skating on the lake they did great. It was so amazing to see them do it by themselfs.
I love you so much.
Always your wife Steive
Mom
November 24, 2010
As I write this, 3 years ago you were still alive at this time of the day. As I ponder this horrible nightmare, all I can do is wonder many "what if's". I miss and love you so very much! Love mom
At night
November 15, 2010
Mom Zelenak
November 13, 2010
It seems my last comment didn't make it... It is snowing like crazy, wet-heavy and the kind I used to make you drive me in cuz you were the best at it! You would also be putting the girls in their snowsuits and playing outside in it right now if you were here. LOVE and MISS you.... mom
Mom
November 13, 2010
Its the first snowy day of the season! crazy wet and beautiful! Know you'd be out in it with the girls if you were still here! Miss you... love mom
September 12, 2010
Well just wanted to say hi check in. The girls are doing good! You would be so amazed at how much Elizabeth has your personality, and how much Kyrstein has your learning abilities LOL you know what I mean
July 8, 2010
Happy 27th birthday!! I cant believe your 27 thats crazy were getting so old. If you were still here we would have been together for over years! I miss you like crazy and I keep having all these crazy dreams about you. I love you so much and your still my true love. Can't wait to see you again someday. My brother is getting married in two days can you believe that I can't, I know hes having a hard time with you not being that there to celebrate his day. LOVE YOU LOTS HUBBY
Love always
your wife
Stevie Godfrey
MOM Forever
July 8, 2010
Well, you are 27 today. I don't care what anybody says!... You were born 27 years ago and so you are 27 years old today!
This isn't really working for me anymore... you need to come back. I'm done being without you.
Please give a whisper to God and tell him to take away the pain.
I love you
I miss you like crazy!
Mom
Angie Zelenak
June 12, 2010
So today was Kevin's graduation party, crazy right? i missed you so much there. all the pictures of us as kids, and just knowing that YOU should be there killed me. i know you were there in spirit. You must be talking to lily alot because she talks about her uncle brian constantly, and asks if you can come over, and it hurts to tell her that you'll never be able to come play with her. but she understands that you are with jesus, and consoles me when i cry for you. i miss you bri, this isnt ok....i keep having dreams that you come home, and act like nothing ever happend, so i sit sometimes and pray that those dreams will come true, that you'll walk thru the door like nothing ever happened. please come home. mom isnt the same, dad isnt the same.... nobody is the same...
i love you.
i miss you more than even i can imagine.
love,
your little sister
Stevie
April 22, 2010
I cant get you off my mind all I see is your face all time!! I love you so much and that love will never go away. My heart still belongs to you, two and a half years since I have seen you and the love I had for you then is still as strong I miss you so much!!!! I had a dream you came back to me...
March 30, 2010
Its getting nice out!! WE MISS YOU SO MUCH.
I LOVE YOU
its been to long since I have heard your voice and seen your face felt your touch
Stevie
February 9, 2010
February now....
come back
mom
Stevie Godfrey
December 16, 2009
Christmas is coming soon. I finally put your villages up again. The girls are looking forward to santa coming of course. Lizzy is having a hard time sleeping lately if you could come to her at night while she is sleeping and take the nightmares away? We miss you Brian!!
LOVE AlWAYS
December 11, 2009
I need you back home!
Tell me its a dream, tell me you'll be home for Christmas.
Tears run down my face knowing I'm only in denial.... again.
I love you
I miss you
Mom
Stevie Godfrey
November 8, 2009
Today was Kyrsteins birthday!! Cant believe shes already four. She had a good birthday we were at your grandparents this morning we stayed there Saturday. This morning we went to breakfast at her favorite place to have breakfast. Your mom, sister, and lily joined us and your grandparents. After that she went and saw nana and fred. The girls and I made brownies and they added sprinkles to them. Lizzy and I sang happy birthday to her and she blew out four candles. Then we went to a friends house Jess to watch the new Ice Age. She got lots of great gifts from everyone. Really wanted to tell you about her birthday everyonce in a while I try to call you so I can talk to you then I think oh yea what are you doing hes not going to answer. At breakfast today we saw kiels twin it was nuts. Miss you huns
Stevie
October 24, 2009
Hi hun I miss you so much. Im sitting here listening to Lily sing all these songs she knows you would be so proud. Two years next month I can't believe that!! I love you. Your lil girls are doing so well im sure you see that though.
Love
always yours truly
Stevie
angie zelenak
July 31, 2009
i love you bri. i miss you terribly!!!-your little sister
April 21, 2009
I missed you calling to wish me a Happy birthday, I missed my card that "owed me a coffee"....... I miss everything about what made us mom and brian. Give everyone my love.
I love you,
Mom
Crystal Godfrey
April 5, 2009
Bri,
I love you so much and miss you so much!!!
Mom
February 4, 2009
This is NOT ok!
I miss you!
Love mom
angie zelenak
January 11, 2009
hey bri. i miss you.. love you. miss you...look over all of us...we need it!...tell kiel and barret hi, and we miss them!
your little sister
Laura Magel
December 4, 2008
I just wanted to say I am thinking of Brian and the family.I am sending prayers and hugs to all of you.
Crystal godfrey (cousin)
December 3, 2008
Brian,
Well on Monday we just found out about Justin's mom char passed away. So i wondering if you could look after her for me maybe check in on her every once in a while for me, i would really appreaciate it. I love you and miss you so much.
Stephanie Godfrey
November 23, 2008
Miss you...
Me and your sis are freaking out
Holly Zelenak
August 11, 2008
I miss you so very much!
My heart yearns for the sound of your voice!
Dad is crazy in missing you, especially at work! The funny stories you two would share and the memories you made every day working together will never be forgotten!
Kevin misses you
Angie misses you
Lily misses you
the girls and stevie too!
Can't say much more right now... just too hard
I love you
Mom
angie zelenak
July 11, 2008
all i can say anymore is
i miss you
and
i love you....
theres so much more, but i dont know how to put it into words.
your lil sister
angie
CRYSTAL godfrey (cousin)
July 8, 2008
BRIAN,
WOW TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY!
IT'S VERY HARD NOT KNOWING YOUR HERE. BUT HAPPY BIRTHDAY CUZZO! AND PARTY LIKE THE ROCKSTAR YUO ARE!
LOVE YOU, CRYSTAL GODFREY
crystal godfrey (cousin)
July 5, 2008
Brian,
hey cousin. well the other night we sat at dana's talking about you. we went threw picture after picture we listened to songs we knew you loved, we all said our memories of you. we all can't believe your gone! most of all i can't believe it. i look at your dad and i know he try's so hard to not show he is sad. but i see it! you would be so proud of him bri! me,your dad,mike and blake all took shots for you at the grad party. you were the last one to drink off that bottle. you dad really did not want to let go of it. i can't believe your gone! i can't believe the girls and stevie don't have you anymore. i try to cope with all the saddness but i don't know how. your here one day and gone the next. it's the first time i 've ever dealt with something like this. i wish i would of seen you more or i wish everytime i saw you i could of gave you a bigger hug when i did see you. it seems like when ever i get sad i turn it into mad. and i dont know why. you need to come back. you need to ask god if he could stop the world from spinniong and put you back in it. your girls need you stevie needs you your dad needs you and of course your whole family needs you. well these are my thoughts i hope you can see them! i love you so much my cousin ! please watch over us. oh yea tell grandpa george hi
Brian and I the day after my 21st birthday....
Stephanie Godfrey
May 9, 2008
Hi Brian I wanted to let you know that I miss you very much, understanding I know you can not read this but I love writing to you. Life has been very unnormal without you here. To be honest with you I don't even know who I am anymore the girls have changed in more ways then I can say. Brian just wish that you could redo that night make different choices but what world would we be living in. Your smile no longer able to see every morning when I wake up, no one to hold me while I sleep and no voice telling me back how much they love me. We had found our soulmates me and you then we were blessed with two girls. My heart is in pain everyday but yet in joy when I think of the memorys I have of us as a family. There are days and moments where I just want to give up let my strength down but I know that you are telling me keep going hold on, you loved me for my strength that you knew was inside me.
Brian Godfrey you are the love of my life, in my heart you will always have a place and in my mind you will never be forgotten. The girls will always know about how much it meant to be a father. I love you and miss more then words can even say...I would love to have you hold me and kiss me one last time. At night though sometimes I can feel you holding me I hope you never stop that!!
Love Always and Forever
your wife,
Bonnie Hawkins
March 21, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
~Author~
Ruth Ann Mahaffey
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