Cade Albert Poma

Dearest Cade,



This morning when my alarm went off I was having a dream about you. That was the first time and it really felt so nice to visit with you. You were about 13 years old and we were at a swimming pool with a large crowd of people, but I picked you out immediately. I just watched you for a minute, then I went over. It's strange how in the dream I knew the dreaded truth, but I still got to see you because it was in the past. Everyone there was younger. It felt so good to hug you and I remember looking into your eyes. Then it was over. I would have thought that it would make me feel really bad, but having some time with you even in a dream was wonderful. I hope to dream every night.



Today is another 27th. The radio is playing "I Can Only Imagine" as I'm writing this. Will the pain ever go away? Will the sadness? You are so missed. Thirteen months. We were all blessed with you being in our lives. I just can't understand why you're gone. I never will. I do thank God for all the wonderful memories that you created.



How many days we spent together when you boys were little. Trips to McDonalds, raisins dropped throughout Walmart. I remember y'all playing on the dirt pile and in the little swimming pool and on the swing set. Riding bikes and the battery powered four wheelers around in circles in the yard. I remember that you were two when Betty and Craig were building the house and I would keep you and you would escape to go home. There's you and Rory playing soccer and t-ball then baseball and basketball. I remember our trips to the beach and building sand castles and y'all burying each other in the sand. White water rafting was so much fun. Remember how much we all loved Cade's Cove?!? Now we will have our own Cade's Cove. There won't be any bears (I hope), but Craig and Betty saw deer tracks.



You had a zest for life. You had such a love for God and you shared it with so many. Being an altar server, being an active member of the youth group and going to retreats. I was so proud of you at graduation, you graduated with honors.



I'll never forget the time you took me for a ride on the four-wheeler. What was I thinking?!? You had a blast. You never could get me to ride with you on your dirt bike though. You always had a hug for me and something to pick on "The Bob" about. I will never be able to make "pudge" for you again, but I will always hold it special in my heart when I do make it. Let's not forget how you ate crawfish with such enthusiasm!! I'm looking at my pictures here and see you with Kenny Ellis. There's you, Robby, Rory and Dustin as Ally, the St. Amant Gator. There's you and Rosco, you on the football team. There's us all at the beach and one of my favorites is you at Cade's Cove Campground. I remember you were chasing a squirrel. There's you at Confirmation. Let's not forget rabbit ears on Bishop Meunch. And there's you eating crawfish. God, there are so many memories.



I suppose this is my last letter, today is the final day for this book. Just know that this does not close the book on our memories, thoughts and prayers for you. You came into this world so special and you left us just as special. You will never be forgotten and will always be loved and missed. Protect and guide us from your special place in Heaven.



Love forever and ever,

Your Aunt Monie

My dear Cade,



As this site comes to an end tomorrow, I feel it is a good thing. It is a constant reminder of details of your passing.



Menoi and Rebekah are presently working on a web page that will celebrate your life and I think that is the direction we must take. The thing I want your site to be is a place for your family and friends to go to visit with you. I hope and pray that you will forever be in their hearts as you are in Dad's and mine.



Cade, I often think of you with our loved ones that have passed. It seems really hard to count my blessings these days but knowing that so many family members are with you is a blessing I feel.



I pray often for The Blessed Mother to hug you and hold you for me. When our time comes to be together again, I will hold and hug you for hours on end. I do that in my heart now but I want to feel your hugs back! Those tight, tight hugs that you gave that could make everything feel so at peace and so magical, so special.



It has been a year but forget that "it gets better" stuff. I manage to do my day-to-day routine and chores better but as each day passes.... I miss you more. With each new change in our life it chips away at my heart because you are not a part of the changes, at least not in the physical sense. Cade please stay close to us so that I know you are aware and a part of every change that happens. We don't have a choice in going on without you. People tell me they could never do it but I know, you know, it is not our choice. The world goes on even when someone who is sacred to you is torn from your life. How is that a choice? You just survive and the whole time you are wondering why and how are you surviving. When it gets to the point that I can't take it, I have to cry to Jesus to help me, to heal me.



Our home is not the same, our world is not the same and they never, ever will be but the days just slip by as such. With our faith and trust in God we vision you in a place that is good.



With the love of you in my heart as it makes every beat, I miss you. You live in my soul and in my mind.



All my love,

Mom

Cade,



Where, oh where is my baby?



Where, oh where is my child,



my little boy, my pre-teen,



my teenager, my young man?



Cade I miss you, beyond any words



could ever express, with every



breath I take, with every thought



I have. I miss you with my entire



heart and down deep into my soul.



I will love and miss you always -



every time I take a breath on this



earth without you. It may not



show on the surface but missing



you is always in my heart,



my being, my soul.



Mom

Cade,

If I had one last day to tell you what is inside,

I'd tell you that Im sorry for all the times I have lied.

I'd tell you that I need you

To hold my hand today,

I'd tell you that I love you,

I'd ask you, please, to stay.

You'd look at me and smile,

The way you always would,

And say "I'd love to stay,

If only I really could."

Then you'd laugh the way you did,

Whenever I was blue.

You'd wipe my tears and whisper softly,

"DON'T CRY I LOVE YOU TOO."

If I had one last day,

I'd love you from the start.

I'd stop hiding how I feel.

I'd say what's in my heart.

If I had one last day,

I'd say my last good-bye and that even though you were far away.

In my heart you'll never die.



This weekend hundrends of teen and young adults will gather at NSU for the annual CCRNO Retreat. CCRNO was the best experience of my life and of course I had the chance to share it with the person I loved the most. A year has past and my heart still aches. A part of me has moved on and a part of me hasn't. People tell me that i have to let it go but i dont' want too. Please Cade help me find my faith again like you helped me built it stronger. Please help me be stronger every day. I love you so much and you will always have a place in my heart no matter who comes along. Always remember our quote 1 Corinthians 13:4

love jess

Dear Son,



How do we begin another year without you? The year you will make twenty-one. Oh what a special birthday that would have been for you. I shutter and my heart sinks and it's five months away. On January 18th you would have been in college for one year ect., ect., ect.



Cade, please send us all a message and let us know how wonderful your life is with God, all His Saints and angels, and all of our and your beloved family and friends. Please show us you are happy and you will be having all and more that you have ever wanted and all and more that Dad and I have wanted for you.



We miss you everyday. I go to sleep thinking of you and wake up thinking of you and in between there is such sadness. Thank God for the precious memories we have of you that we cling to. Thank God for the special love that you gave to us that we feel. Thank God for you. There are no words that explains how hard it is to go on without you in our physical lives. Please know we will always love and miss you.



Until we are united we will always long to be with you, Mom

Dearest Cade,



One year; it seems like this nightmare just happened yet it seems like it's been so very long since I've seen you.



For the Christmas week and your anniversary, the sanctuary light has been burning in church in your memory. Yesterday morning, the mass intention was for you.



Your headstone is so beautiful. Your mom and dad put so much time into making it just right. It has the Holy Spirit Dove, the three crosses with John 3:16, your motorcycle and a deerhead. Your mom wrote the most wonderful verse, "Oh but for the sound of your voice, the touch of your hand, the smile of your face, the grace of your presence. Precious are the memories of Cade. We will love and miss you always." That is the sentiment of us all.



Yesterday we had a beautiful service where Father Joel came out to bless the headstone. Your mom and dad, Aunt Doe, Blaire, Ally, Aunt Lorraine, Missy, Dayton, Sawyer, Uncle Bobby, me, Robby, Shannon, Bret, Rebekah, Macy, Ian, Perri, Jessica and Josh were all there to share the blessing with you.



Maybe the years will pass quickly and hopefully the pain will ease especially for Betty and Craig. It doesn't seem that way. May God grant us mercy.



Love to you always,

Aunt Monie

Dear Son,



One year without you in our physical lives, how can this be. It is only by faith and the Grace of God that we go on. The sunrises and the sunsets, that is not a choice. To say that you are missed falls so short of the raw pain that is felt in our hearts, in our lives every single day.



I know you feel our love Cade but I’ll still ask all the angels, saints, and our loved ones with you now, to love you and hug you and give you a kiss from us. May the love of God and Jesus lift you up as the Holy Spirit continues to be upon you.



We will love and miss you always,



Mom & Dad

Dear Cade,

Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas to you too, Mrs. Betty. I hope to be seeing you soon. It is due time for a visit.



Love

Jill

Merry Christmas Cade,



It was such a sad Christmas for us this year. There is an emptiness that no holiday can fill.



Your mom did let Rosco give her a dog kiss!! I witnessed it.



We do have many wonderful memories of Christmas. I remember when you and Robby and Rory got those little motorized 4 wheelers. Y'all had such a great time running circles in the yard following each other around.



I remember you and Rory as the Wise Men at church.



Let's not forget about Rosco, the Firedog, chasing (and catching) fireworks. Remember his burnt mouth?!? The fireworks always made your mom and me so nervous, but you kids had such a great time.



How many bon fires you worked so hard on so the family could get together.



My head knows that this was an awesome Christmas for you, but my heart wishes you were here. Christmas will never be the same.



Love you always,

Aunt Monie

Dear Cade,



Only a few words on this Christmas Eve. I could never be able to express what I feel in my heart but I know you know what is there. Oh the fun you had last Christmas Eve when you finally got your dirt bike to run and were able to spend the afternoon riding! Later, I was so thankful for that. Oh the memories of so many years past that you worked so hard to build the family bon fire. The fun we had while decorating the Christmas tree to the music of Alabama and your making fun of the song "Thistle Hair" but I always knew you really liked the song, YES you did! Most of all I miss your love, your presence. You were so full or life and brought so much happiness. I miss your tight hugs and you chasing me around the living room with Rosco, you were trying to let him give me dog kisses. No way, I would be calling for Dad to HELP me! What fun, what love. I think tonight I'll let Rosco give me a dog kiss, imagine that! Cade, In faith, I know you will have a wonderful Christmas. Please look upon us and feel our love.



Merry Christmas my dear son.

Love, Mom

Dear Cade, beloved son,



Tonight at 7:00 PM, I and your aunts (along with many parents worldwide, that are missing their beloved children) will be lighting a candle in your memory at the Compassionate Friends annual candle lighting service. At 7:00 PM across the world for one hour, which will be for a 24 hour period, a candle will burn for all the loved children who have left this life too soon.



Cade, please look upon all these candles, find me and sit with me a while. I know you will be with me then as you often are everyday.



I love you,

Mom

Dear Cade,



I am sorry that I have never written to you but I have just not known what to say. I really didn't know you for very long, but the time that I did know you for was always great. You are such a wonderful person, and you have a great spirit. I remember being in CCD with you and you helped me out a lot, because it was my first year when I went into 11th grade CCD. I remember when you came over to my aunt's house to help her move her furniture and my aunt kept on saying, "he's such a good-lookinf young man, why don't you two go on a date" and I just laughed and said that I would reather be your friend and you thought it was so funny. You always knew how to make people laugh. I will forever miss you Cade, and you and your family will always be in my prayers.



Heather Byrom

Cade,



It has nearly been a year since you were so tragically taken from us. We miss you more everyday. In my heart I know that you are in Heaven watching over us, but I am selfish and would rather you here. I know that you are at peace and are safe, but that does not make me miss you any less. I think of all the wonderful things you would have done as a man, and I try not to be angry that you are not here. I have to tell myself that because of the beautiful person you were here on earth, in Heaven you must be doing great things. I wish that was enough to make me feel better about everything, but it isn't. I love and miss you greatly.



miss-miss

My Dear Cade,



So many people have been thinking of you today. We miss you even more than before. Rory said he can't get you off of his mind. Our Thanksgivings will never be the same. A very important part of the family will be missing forever.





Keep watching over us, my angel.



Love,

Aunt Monie

Hey my sweetie,

Just thought i would let you know that i was thinking of you today. I remember the first thanksgiving we spent together, You stayed up the night before baking a cake for my mom . Im never gonna forget how my family was making fun of you for wearing earing. they told you only sissies wore them, but you joke back by suprising them by karaoking to Shania Twain's "I Feel Like a Women" I will forever cherish these moments. when we were dating you always told me that you were selfish and wanted me around you all the time, now i feel like im the selfish one b/c i want that now, I miss you so much . Keep watching over me and helping me build my faith once again. Until we meet again , remember Jesikah loves you

xoxox

jess

Hey my baby , just wanted to you let you know that you were in my thouhts and prayers on this all saints and all soul day. i miss you so much . I wwill forever love you

xxoxo

jess

Dear Cade, my son,



I was told today that you would not want me to shed tears, that you would want me to be happy. That statement hurt deeply but I must say to you if it is so, I'm so sorry. How can I always be happy and not shed tears just ten months after: my child that I love so much, my child that I had so many dreams of his happy life here on earth, my child that I thought would share my life with me as I grew old and he grew up, my child that I feel would have been such a wonderful husband and a super wonder father to his children (my grandchildren)is no longer here with us on earth. When he was so suddenly torn from my life. How can I not shed tears or be sad when just ten months have passed since his sudden absence, his sudden removal from my life. How would that not bring tears???? If my tears, my pain, bring you pain, I'm am truly sorry with all the depth of my heart and soul. I wish I were so perfect of a person, so faithful of a person that I could rejoice in the fact that you are home with our God. But I'm selfish, I'm human....I miss you and I want you here to live a long life, to have a wife, to have children that you would be such a wonderful father to. Please forgive me for my tears and know that they are just tears and in my heart I wait for the day when we are reunited in heaven. If I did not have that faith, knowing I will see and be with you again, there would be more than tears, I would not take another step in this life without you.



Love and sorrow,



Mom

Cade,



Yesterday was another month, I thought about you yesterday alot. I was thinking of all the times we shared together. The time you spent in mylife was so wonderful. Remember how we had told my mom and dad that you were going to join the marines, and that I would go to nursing school, wherever you were stationed because we were going to get married. We were so young and naive then. Us sitting on the couch and my parents just similing at us.



I miss you so much. I know for awhile we had not spoken in a long time. And, then about a month before the accident you started calling me again. We were supposed to meet up and hang out. We never did though..... Oh how I wish I could take it all back...I would have never left you side.





I hope one day we can meet up again. And laugh, and I can tell you what I did with my life or where it might take me. You were always good to me.



I'm working in New Orleans now, and everyday I pass up the Church that we went to for the youth mass. I remember how I had given you the wrong directions haha. I always think of you when I pass it, it puts a smile on my face.



You will always be in my heart no matter where life takes me. I miss you Cade. I really do.



Love you always,

Jill

Hey Cadey,



Why are "dates" and "anniversaries" so important to us? Those dates stay on our minds. They are supposed to be joyful and memorable. The 27th will forever be remembered by all of us. But, oh, it is so sad, so hard, so hurtful. I miss you more than ever. You are still that young, vibrant 19 year old in my heart and I guess, you will be forever. What would you have been to us all today? Why do we have to miss you so? Our family was so blessed with you. I will try to find some comfort in that. I just selfishly want more. I think of you walking onto your mom and dad's porch everytime I sit there. You always came to hug me.



We went to Ninfa's tonight and I had your favorite, beef fajita burrito. I shared it with you in my heart.



As time goes on, I miss the memories you would have brought. Your mom and dad must miss them so much more. Your presence in our lives was so great. Rory has been missing you so much too. It's really hard to see his hurt. He doesn't share often, but when he does, it's so hard to watch. Stay with him and help him grow. Be happy watching over us, knowing that one day we will all be reunited with you. God, I cherish that day. I love and miss you more than you can know.



Ten months feels like ten years in some ways and yesterday in others. How can that be? I will always remember the wonderful memories we shared and treasure them even more. I love you, my man.



Aunt Monie

Hey baby, another month has past. You are forever in my thoughts and prayers. I miss you so much. You always said that God had a plan for us to be togther but it wasn't the right time.. i can't wait until its our time again. Remember Jesika loves you.

xoxxo

jess

My Beloved Cade,

Its been nine months today and my heart still aches. But I keep the words you told me very close to me . You told me that God didn't take you away from us that he only took your hand to ease you from all the pain you body was holding. I miss all the good times we shared together. I still wait for you to call and make sure im up for class in the morning and tell me you loved me. I miss saying our prayers together every night. Honestly baby one of the hardest things for me is to walk into a church without you on the side of me. YOu always were there when i needed you. YOu always knew when the holy spirt was present among me. You were the only one who i could talk to about this and the only one that ever understood. Pleae continue to look over me and help me rebuilt my faith again. YOu will always have a place in my heart. REMEMBER JESIKAH LOVES YOU.

XOXOX

Jess

Dear son,



Today is nine months since I've seen your beautiful smile, heard your wonderful laugh, felt your loving hug. I miss you. I miss you everyday and will miss you everyday for as long as I live. I wish, I dream of going back and changing things. I wish, I dream of having you here. You are a light that has gone from my life and I feel a light that has gone from the world. I long for the day this will be explained. They say time heals all. I feel, think that is a far cry from reality. I think you had so much to offer people you knew and I feel you could have been a postive force in this earthly world. I can only pray and have faith that you are living a wonderful life, that you still know us, and that you are making a difference in this earth even though you are not of this earth. My heart, my soul longs for you. Mom

Cade,

Today is world youth day, I remember when we shared our first world youth day mass together at holy rosary. You touched so many people with your faith including me . You were always the muscle that held my faith together. Thank you so much for helping me build up my faith again. I love you so much

xoxo

Jesikah

Cade,

Hey this is Macey. Today is My Birthday and i miss you so much cause a year ago today you were at my house singin happy birthday to me and i miss you so much. its just not the same. i miss you so much.i love you!



love always,

macey

Hey Buddy,



I was missing you so much this morning and on my way to work a song came on that hit me hard. At work I realized that today is the 27th. God, it's 7 months, have mercy on us.



Love,

Aunt Monie

Cade,



My beautiful son, I love you. I miss you. I want you.



Love,



Mom

Hey Man,



It's me again. Today was the 4th of July. Wasn't much to any of us. I remember the times we had the barbeques at my house and how much you loved to swim. You always entertained all the little cousins.



I know you're celebrating your own Independence Day in Heaven.



Missing you more than ever,

Monie

Last night we had our first family celebration without you, and I really missed you. I think about you often and it saddens me to know that you are not here with us. I know that you are watching over us, but it still hurts that you are not here to make a joke with that great personality of yours. I wish you could see my boys - they would LOVE you!!! Please look after them, help me keep them safe. I miss you so much.



love

missy

Hey Cade,



We sure did miss you at Grady and Lea's wedding last night. Even though you were not physically there, I'm sure you were there with us. You certainly were in our hearts.



I know you would have been there to help set up and we sure could've used that help!!



I've been trying to think of what you would have said or done to make us laugh, especially when the "monsoon" came through. We will never know.



Missing you so much,

Aunt Monie

Dear Cade my beloved son,



Last night we had our first family function, Grady and Lea's wedding, without you. There was an emptiness in my heart and at the event. It was the wonderful grace of your presence. Your smile, your jokes, your full of life personality. There was a missing piece, just like everyday in my life, and it is not having you there being a part of our life. You were there in my heart but I miss your presence beyond any words could ever express. I want you so badly in our life, not just for special occasions but every single day. I can only believe and hope you were there looking down from heaven loving us and watching over us.



Life without you my son is only existing not really living. I hope as time ticks away God will give me the courage to take His Grace of acceptance. I know this is what you would want.



All my love,



Mom

Cade,



I hope you are in heaven with all of the angels watching over us. You will always be missed. I was thinking the other day about how much you mean to me...you helped out so much with my journey to finding God. I thank you so much, all I can do now to repay you is to pray everysingle night to the Angels, God, and Mary, to keep you safe and give you a hug everyday from me.





Love, Jill

Cade,

Its so hard to believe six months have passed by. My heart still hurts. It seems like yesterday you were at my apartment making me grilled cheese and helping me study. I will cherish every moment we have together for as long as i live. I love you so much and please continue to watch over me and help me find my faith again. I love you Cade and miss so you much

love always

Jesika

Dear Cade,



The other day I couldn't remember the sound of your voice saying my name, it just wouldn't come. Thankfully it was for a short time because I can hear it now, but I never want to forget. When I think it's only been 6 months and that happened, it frightens me. Six months which seems like many years when I think about not seeing you, yet it's still so fresh when I think about the nightmare we are all in.



My God, how you are missed.



Please come visit me in my dreams.



Love, Aunt Monie

Cade,

This is my first Father's Day without you and I miss you. Thanks for all of the great Father's Day memories you gave me through the years--those memories I'll always have.



I love you and miss you

Dad

Cade, I just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday! You are greatly missed. Love you and God Bless



Your Friend, Jill

My Beloved Cade,

Since I met you all i can think about is making you happy. I want to see your smile and hear your laughter. I want to kiss away old hurts and hold you until you know without a doubt that my love was for real. i wan to memeorize the sound of your voice. Cade on my last birthday you told me that january 10 would be different from now on to you b/c it was another day that you thank god for bringing me into this world to meet you. You told me for now on my birthday was another year that you were blessed to be a part of my life. I thank god so much that he brought you to me on that sunny june day. I love you so much and my life will never be the same. you were so much more than a boyfriend. I will never forget all the things you did for me especially coming rescue me when the tank broke down in the middle of no where. Thank you for helping me find my faith.Please continue to look over me like you have been. I love you so much and forever will. Happy Birthday my Baby

xoxox jesika

Cade,

You were not just my son, you were my friend. You were my fishing buddy, my hunting buddy, my riding around buddy, and my Ninfa's buddy. I looked forward to us riding bikes out west in a few years to see Jacob and Jared.



We really had some great times. I remember our trip to the Smokey Mountains when you went on your first white water rafting trip, even though you really weren't old enough. The head guide wanted a volunteer to go up front and help with a safety presentation, and before I knew it you were up there. I just hoped they wouldn't ask your age--which they didn't.

And one of the times we were fishing in Gibson--you asked about trying as bait a piece of bubblegum you were finished chewing and I said I didn't think it would work, but you tried it anyway--and pulled in a 2 lb bass the first cast.



Cade, these are just a couple of the great memories I have of our time together, and every one of them is important to me. I just wish we could make more of them.



Remember that we'll always be close at heart--always.

Happy Birthday Cade.

I love you and miss you every day.

Dad

Oh my Cade,

How do we make it? We all want you here with us. To see your face, to touch your cheek, to see your crooked grin, to hear your laughter, to feel the warmth of your hug. How do we make it? You are so much to our family and I thank God that you were a special part of our lives.

As you are there with our Lord, protect us, send us signs of your grace; we need you.

Our lives will never be the same, you are not here, but all the love and your uniqueness will remain with us all forever. Your Mom and Dad will never feel the same and my heart breaks, but your goodness and wonderful memories will guide us all through. On this your 20th birthday, you are sadly missed here on this earth, but you will have a glorious day with our Lord and Maw Maw Mil, Paw Paw Earl, Paw Paw W.H., Maw Maw Dorothy and Paw Paw Albert (& Khan) to celebrate with you. Know we love and miss you more than can be fathomed.

You are in my heart,

Love,

Aunt Monie

May 25, 2005 Cade, our beloved son, your 20th birthday. Oh how sad we are. Oh how we miss you and hurt. We trust that you are in heaven having the best birthday of your life. That is what will get us through this day and everyday without you. Happy 20th birthday Baby. We love you and you are in our hearts and thoughts everyday we live. Love always, Mom & Dad

Cade Albert Poma,

Many things in your life impact you so much that for the rest of your life, the impact will NEVER be forgotten. Even if you were still here with me, my friend, the impact would be almost as great. But in your release from the sins of this world, I know my own sins you have helped me to surpass. I greatly regret it took the loss of the greatest person I've ever met to teach me a lesson I should have already learned. I respect you so much you taught me about "FRIENDS" and the true meaning of calling someone your "BEST friend". I just wish It wouldn't of took the loss of such a beautiful person to make me realize the true meaning of life, which is that nothing comes above your FRIENDS and FAMILY. Even though you are not here in physical form, your presence will ALWAYS be with me. I have learned that your spirit is so pure that you had a chance to help and show many close friends and family what a truly REAL genuine human being who understood and respected to the utmost his family, which it might not contain me, but he knows and I know we were family. I love and miss you so much, and hope you keep helping me persevere through life successfully. And by successfully, I mean to live for me and family and never forget the lesson you taught me in life and in rest. When I reach the divine kingdom, I hope your face is the first I see when I enter the place above the trees, the sees, and everything above me. Rest in piece knowing you brought so much to so many, especially me, helping me understand more the concept of life and what it really means to me and who you affected. I love you, Cade, and you will forever be a presence that will never dissipate through my entire life. I end this with a prayer to you, and your peace you have discovered. Love, respect, and your courage will always leave a lasting impression not only on me, but everyone who knew the CADE ALBERT POMA I know. Love Forever.

My Beloved Cade,

It is so hard to believe that three months has passed by, it feels like eternity. I catch myself every day waiting for you to call my phone in the morning to wake me up for class and tell me you love me. I miss you so much and you will Always have a place in my heart. I see you just about every night in my room at first it scared me, but mom told me that should be happy you there b/c you are just watching over me just like you always have. Baby Im so lost without you. You were the muscle that held my faith together. Please continue to watch over me and help me find my faith. I pray for you every night that you made a save journey. I love you so much and forever will.

xoxox

Jesika

My beloved Cade Albert

Its hard to believe that three months has pass by, it feels like eternity. I catch myself everyday waiting for you to call my phone in the morning to wake me up for class and tell me you love me. You will always have a place in my heart. I see you in my room just about every night sometimes it scares other times im relieved that i have you watching over me. I say a prayer for you everynight that you made a save journey. I miss you so much. I love you always

xoxo

jess

Happy Easter to you, Cade. On this joyous day of our Lord, we think of you, our angel from heaven which in all the moments of grief and sadness, brings me peace. Our celebrations will never be the same, but your loving memory will get us through.



We often talk about things you have said, and other times we talk about what you would say at different occasions, usually with a chuckle. You brought so much to all of our lives; we miss you so.

These three months feel like years.



Smile down upon us.

Love,

Aunt Monie

A journey to God. It is my belief that Cade is making this journey. I ask anyone who knows Cade to please try to make this journey while on earth. I too will try.



Love,

Cade’s Mom

On My Way To You





Almost there, almost where I’m supposed to be

It’s not all clear, but You keep showing me

With every step, the more my heart moves to Your beat

Just like where I am headed, there’s joy in the journey





Teach me to think like You Think

Show me the things that are true

Finish the work You have started in me

As I’m on my way to You

As I’m on my way to You





Create in me a pure heart and make me new

Less of me, Jesus more of You

Here I stand, still I’m drawn down to my knees

It’s not my strength, but Yours that carries me

I’m on my way

I’m on my way

I’m on my way to You




2001 Simpleville Music/Mercy Me

Bart Millard, Jim Bryson, Mike Scheuchzer, Nathan Cochran, Robby Shaffer

Craig, Betty & family



I am so heartbroken to hear about Cade. Your friendship has always been so dear to me and I wish I had some way to give you comfort. God's word comforts me and in 1Thes.4:16-18 is this promise; that we will be reunited in heaven.



You are in my heart and my prayers.



love

Tracey & Jeremy

To the Poma Family-

I am so sorry for your loss. I was a year behind Cade at St. Theresa, and while we didn't know each other very well, he was always so kind to me. I remember he would often contribute articles and quotes to The Messenger (God's Warriors' newsletter), and I could always count on Cade for a good interview! Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the wake & funeral, but my heart was there. I cried when I read about the accident in the newspaper. The last time I saw Cade, we ran into each other at Audubon Zoo two summers ago. I wasn't even sure if he would remember me, but he came up to me as soon as he saw me and gave me a big hug. We ended up talking for a long time, catching up on our lives since graduation. I've since transferred high schools and moved to Baton Rouge, so unfortunately, I don't keep up with many St. Theresa people anymore, but I truly regret not staying in touch with Cade. He was such a genuine person and could make anyone laugh. I will always remember him for his wonderful & warm personality. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know. May God comfort you during this difficult time.

My Dear Cade,



Yesterday made a month, it feels like an eternity. I miss you.



Love forever,

Aunt Monie

You are my little cousin, but also my little brother. I mean, your parents are as much my parents as they are your parents. They have always been there for me through thick and thin, just like my parents(Ramona and THE BOB).



Love ya Aunt Betty and Uncle Craig



I feel privilaged to have spent the time that I spent with a good of person as you. You are as genuine as any human being can be. You always put others before yourself: the definition of a true Christian.



For the rest of my life on earth, I will miss the good times we had and the good times we could of had.



I feel like I took your friendship for granted because I didn't call you a lot. I keep telling myself it was because we aren't the same age, but that doesn't mean a damn thing. I guess I had my friends, and you and Rory had your friends. I will never take anything or anybody's friendship for granted for as long as I live.



Now, for the rest of my life on earth, I will be looking forward to spending eternal bliss with you in Heaven.





Love, Robby

Betty and Craig,



Cade was such an amazing young man. I am honored to call him cousin, and I miss him dearly. I will fondly remember that bright and active boy that was so involved in sports, church and community. Cade had such a delighful personality that even the hardest of hearts would eventually warm to him. He is not unlike his father in that aspect. He embodied the best of you both - Dad's playful outlook and Mom's loving spirit. You can be proud that eventhough he was with us for such a short time, he impacted many lives in a posivite way. We love you very much.

I have not known what to put in here.I feel bad for not writing sooner ,but i have not had the right words to say.. i love cade so much and i love you mrs.betty and mr.craig so much. Cade has made me a better person. He was so loveing and careing and jsut one of the best people i know. He always talked to me and told me how much he loved me and how much he worried about me and even after him and my mom had broken up we still kept in touch. he was and still is such a big part of my life..i love him so much and i love ya'll too. Ya'll mean the world to me..I LOVE YA'LL Wtih all of my heart.



love always,

Macey

You were very fortunate to have Cade as a son and he was just as fortunate to have you as parents. Cade was the most generous, caring, true person I have ever met and it was because of the both of you. Not a day went by that me and the kids didn't have to hear him say, “Well, when I was a kid, my parents”... At night he would call us all into Joshua and Carson's room to say our prayers together, because “his mom and dad did when he was a kid”. He knew how much you both loved him, he once said, “My mom worries about me, she just loves me so much, she loves me too much.” Mr. Craig, Cade always talked about how supportive and understanding you were, that meant a lot to him. When I look at pictures of the three of you, I see a mother and a father with so much pride and love for their son. You were both role models in his eyes and he passed a lot of the same values on to me and my kids. You would think that at his age he would have been embarassed or ashamed to be dating a woman with three kids, but not Cade. Even when his friends would pick at him and call him “step-daddy”, he didn't care. About a week before the accident, he said to me, “You may not believe me, but, I love your kids so much and I worry about them, especially Macey”. I know he is watching over Macey, Joshua and Carson, now and forever. He was such a special person, we will love and miss him forever.



We love you both very much,

Rebekah, Macey, Joshua and Carson

To the Poma Family.



Here is something someone sent us in our time of need, hope it comforts your family.





All is Well



I have only slipped away into the next room.

I am I, and you are you.

Whatever we were to each other, that we still are.



Call me by my old familiar name.

Speak to me in the way you always used to.

Put no difference in your tone; wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.

Laugh as we always laughed at the little things we all enjoyed together.

Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.

Let it be spoken without effect, without the trace of a shadow on it.



Life still means all that it ever meant.

Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?

I am waiting for you, somewhere very near,

Just around the corner.



All is well.





I can't believe All is Well, and I don't know if I ever will, but there are some things I believe that might help in this saying. We are who we are to each other, and you will always call Cade by his name. You will laugh again one day, but it wont be the same. And we will look forward to that one special day that we will see them again. Your family is in our prayers.



The Breaux Family

BLOOD:

The Bercegeay family, has precious BLOOD, thick and pure! Constantly pouring, flowing & being absorbed into the hearts of so many.



Such BLOOD: was shed on the cross at calvary, by our Lord, Jesus Christ.



I have said and still cannot imagine how one could survive the loss of a child. If you can, visualize GOD, seeing JESUS fall from a cliff, reaching only one hand to his father, before the fall. How could you give your only son? LOVE is the answer.



1-To know GOD is to Know LOVE.

2-What love hath he, that would lay down his life for a friend?

3-Greater is HE, who is in me; than He who is in this world!

4-Verily, I say unto you, Boast Proudly of your weeknesses, so the Lord's power may rest upon you!

5-The weapons of our warfare are not carnal; but mighty in GOD for bringing down strongholds.



NOT BLOOD!

I do not have a very big family. I truly admire the love you all have and share with each other. I do not have a brother, but have two sons. I always loved Cade from the minute I met him! After he took me for a ride on his racing-4-wheeler, I began worring about him like I worry for my sons.



CADE, thank you for (the first time in my life) letting me know how it feels to have a brother. I feel like I have lost a brother. I will never erase your number out of my cell phone. Thanks for trading vehicles when I needed to move my wood the first time, even though you didn't go back to school like you were suppose to and you drove my car around GONZALES! It really made me feel like I was your big sister! My boys love you so much and you know that, Hunter says "YOU WERE THE BEST COUSIN IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD" and Dayne still can't believe it's true. I will always be thinking of you, speak to me, and speak for me, while you're eating dinner tonight with our Heavenly Father.



BLOOD IS THICKER, Cade is not my blood. Thank you Lord for the Blood shed for us and our Forgivness. Why does Cade's passing hurt worse than any other!

I hate that there are no words to ease your pain. But, hopefully your memories can bring you a smile. My favorite memory of Cade is how willing he was to always be there for Korey. I remember him coming to take Korey out in the old green van "Big Bertha." He'd load Korey up, lock down his wheelchair, and drive out with the music turned up. That made such a difference in our lives! Korey had so much fun being able to be out with friends. I will be forever grateful for that. You and your family will remain in my prayers.

Cade,



I dont have a big Brother so u were it. I thought and still think you are just awsome. I look up to you and always have.

When I was little I used to try to be like you. You had a soccer ball so I played soccer you did karate so I begged to do karate [my mom wouldn't let me].I miss you and think about you every day.

You always put a smile on my face, and i knew when i saw you you would start an arguement with my mom I always thought the arguements were funny.

I remamber the time you took me and Abby to play tennis we didnt know how to play and knocked the ball in the road.You got so mad.[It was funny] That was a day I had spent with my big brother and i cherish it.I would do anything to have one more day. I miss You!





Love,



your little sister Mandy

Betty and Craig,



I'm very sorry about Cade.He was the best ever. We are all going to miss him. I remember all the times that we had together. He is in a better place watching over us now , so remember that.If u need anything just give us a call 647 - 9239



Love always,



Clint Myers

My Cade,

My heart hurts. I will miss you forever. Having you as an angel for Robby and Rory brings me much comfort. Watch over us all.



I well remember your 3rd birthday party at McDonald's when you wanted to share your ice cream with Rory and he refused. You said, "eat it, Rory, eat it." He said, "I don't want it!!" You again said, "eat it, Rory, eat it!" and of course, got the same answer, "I don't want it." You then put it to his mouth, he turned and it hit him in the cheek and Rory proceeds to pop you. You two were as close as brothers.



I will always remember the white water rafting trips we all had together. The time you and Rory went hiking on the trails in the park by the creek and went beyond the sign - Do not go beyond this sign. Y'all had an adventure!



Remember our trips to the beach.



I wish I could make you some chocolate "pudge" that you enjoyed so much.



I'll always remember the way you savored everything you had - ate your food slowly, used your cologne sparingly. Remember on that trip to Cherokee when you and Rory had bought fudge and Rory ate his fast while you "savored" yours. You told Rory he couldn't have even enjoyed it and he said, "you wanna bet?"



Remember your tan leather jacket Robby wanted to "jack" from you. You would let him borrow it if he wanted.



I have so many memories that I will cherish all of my life. You were such a special child and a wonderful young man, always willing to help someone in need.



I love you always,

Aunt Moni

I have known Cade for quite a while and was shocked to hear about him! I am so sorry to hear about what happened. Cade was a wonderful person, and I know he will be missed by quite a few people. I wish I could have made it to his services, but my husband and I just had our daughter so it was a little difficult. Best wishes! And may god be with you through this tough time!

I remember Cade from St. Theresa, although he was a couple grades younger than me, I remember the way he acted around his friends. No matter how silly he had to look, he was on a mission to make everyone laugh. I think that was one of his main missions here on earth. A few years after I left St. Theresa, I ran into Cade again in the St. Mark Youth Group. He was the same ole Cade and still made everyone laugh. However, in those years that I had not seen Cade, I noticed that he had grown so close to God, and that he had a special connection with Him. Knowing Cade, and his Faith, has brought me closer to God, just by knowing that he is up there watching over all of us. We have another angel on our side, and I think that is where Cade will live in our hearts forever. He did what he had to do: show us that its okay to be silly if it brightens another person's day, and he set an example on how to become closer to God. Mrs. Betty and Mr. Craig, I know you are going through a tough time, but I will pray for you to make it through. Just remember Cade is up there watching over all of us and making sure we are all safe.

I was very sorry to learn of Cade's premature passing. Cade was a student at St. Theresa during the time I was an aide. He was a rascal who was always grinning and he definitely captured my heart! May you find God's blessings during this difficult time.

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WERE WITH Y'ALL FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS. MAY Y'ALL STAY STRONG!!

My Dearest Friends, Betty & Craig,

I have been searching for the words that will take away the pain, but I now know there are no words that I can say that will do that. You are all in my Prayers. I do know that the Word of God will help ease the pain over time. Losing Cade has been really hard, I have grown so close to him and both of you. Cade was the glue that kept the youth group going. He was involved for 8 years and always brought us new people, Web, Gregory, Robbi, Jill, Jessica and I know there were more. I am sure that he was presented with an award for bringing the most teens to know God, when he arrived in Heaven. He touched the lives of so many people, and we all have so many wonderful memories of him (some not so wonderful, but always with good intentions, that was Cade!) Derek was in 2nd grade when we met Cade, he was in 5th grade. Derek told me the other day that Cade would always tell him hey at school because he was my son! That along showed his compasion for everyone. (5th graders were cool and that made Derek feel so good for Cade to talk to him, they were always friends from then) Your love for Cade showed through how you both were always so involved in all that he did. That is how we met and became such good friends. I want you to know that I am always here for you. Also I want you to know that my life has been changed by knowing Cade and the both of you. I love you both!

May God be with you!

Daphne Lambert

Mrs. Betty & Mr.Craig

Thank you so much for welcoming me to your lives. Cade meant the world to me and forever will. He was so much more than a boyfriend. He was someone I could share my darkest secrets with and the only person that I could ever share my faith with. He always did whatever he could to help me. He also made the best grilled cheese just for me. Even thou we had drifted away from each other for a few months I still loved him as much as when i first told him that i did. I will always cherish the memories we had together. My parents and my family loved him he was always the life of our parties. If you ever need anything you know im only a phone call away. I love you too so much god bless

Betty I am truly sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers go out to all of your family.

Betty and Craig,



My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Son, Cade. We have not seen one another in a while. I remember when we worked together, how you wanted to work part time so you could be home for him after school. This will not be an easy road to travel. Please rely on others and the Grace of God, that can help you go through this rough time.



I am traveling that road. Please know, I am here for you any time.



May the Peace of Christ be with you all.

Mrs Betty and Mr.Craig,



I am so sorry about Cade. He was a wonderful person and a great inspiration to me in my life. He was so close to God. I remember all the great memories we had together. He was a great friend. He was someone you could count on for anything. My parents loved him so much, they always said Cade was such a great young man. I know Cade is deffinately in a better place. I will always remember his warm smile. If you need anything, you can always call. Your family is in our prayers. God Bless.

My prayers are with Cade's family and friends. I had classes with him at St. Amant and although I did not know him well he will be missed. May God bless everyone during this difficult loss.

I have no words to express the great loss you are all suffering from. May God guide you & keep you all strong through this disaster. Betty, I am really concerned about you & hope you will contact me if you need ANYTHING. I can not imagine loosing a child. You have a great husband to lean on & I am thankfull for that. Again, I am hear for you - what ever you need.



Love all of you............Amy Pinson

Dear Craig & Family, Please accept my sincerest condolences on the tragic loss of your son. May you find the strength and courage to help you through this. My prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Mrs. C.

You're in our thoughts - Our hearts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.



Herman & Geraldine

Gina & Brant

Lori

To the Poma Family,

I am very sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. I went to school with Earl Jr. May God Bless You!

Vickie Duplessis Pitre

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Betty, Craig... I am so so sorry to hear this. Just found out tonight from Sommer so I jumped on here to see for sure. God bless you two. Dub......

Our hearts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. We remember Cade from St. Theresa. He was always smiling! May God bless each of you.

You and your family will be in our prayers as you mourn the loss of Cade. I hope kind words and the love of family and friends help to ease the pain.

With greatest sympathy,

Sommer & Larry Parnell and Family

I will always remember Cade as a fierce competitor and a young man who always had a smile on his face. Our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends and eternal rest unto him. Coach Bode

Dear Betty, Craig and family.... I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Love, Gail (Alfred's daughter)

I am sad to hear about the loss of Cade Poma. Cade and I attended school and CCD together. I will keep the Poma family in my prayers.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Poma family. Even though me and Cade weren't best friends he still had a place in my heart. Every time I would pass him in the hall he always smiled and waved. When I was upset he would always give me a hug and say it will be ok. He was an awesome guy and ever since we graduated we haven't kept in touch. I woule like to tell his family and friends that if y'all need anything feel free to let me know. I will be praying for y'all and just stay strong.

My deepest sympathy goes out to all friends and family of Cade. I am so sorry for your loss. May his memories bring you some sort of comfort during this time.



"Don't cry because it's over, Smile because it was"

To You & your family that our prayer and thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.Just remember that Cade is your angle in heaven.



From all of our EMS staff that was there that responded that night. God Bless you and your family

May the warm memories of Cade soothe you in this difficult time and help you be at peace. My prayers are with you!

I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Cade is such an inspiration to us!We became very close to him in the times that we were able to spend with him on our Journey! We will always cherish the times we spent with him and the memories we have made. Betty,Craig,Dustin,Jared,Jacob & Tiffany know of Gods mercy and great love for us and accept his Peace and comfort at this time of sorrow! Cade will be forever missed but let's not forget that Cade continues to be an important role in god's will.

Betty, I will never forget the Flood of Peace I recieved while holding Cades Crucifix! Michelle

In Thanksgiving for this Wonderful Life we had the priviledge to share in!With our Love and many prayers of thanksgiving for all the times we had together.

WE WOULD JUST LIKE TO EXTEND OUR SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. YALL OUR IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS IN THIS TRAGIC TIME OF YALL LIVES. MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YALL CLOSE TO HIS HEART. LOVE, THE MEYERS FAMILY

I'm deeply saddened by the lose of Cade's life. I have very nice memories of Cade and my son Trey. When I picture Cade, I picture him with a smile on his face....and he and Trey joking around. When Cade visited our house, he was always very polite and courteous. Although Cade and Trey haven't stayed close over the last few years, they still kept in touch. My prayers go out to Craig and Betty in their time of sorrow.

I am sorry for your loss.

The members of the St. Amant Volunteer Fire Department would like to extend our condolences to the Poma family. May God place his hands upon your family as you go through these difficult times. Cade will deeply be missed by the Youth Group of St. Mark Church.

Mrs. Betty, Mr. Craig, Dustin, Ramona, and family: Sorry to hear about Cade's death. I am praying for you. May your hearts be at peace in knowing that God is there; caring for you by cradling you gently in loving arms.