David E. "E-Man" Messina

My Beloved Son Eric Happy Birthday.Honey,I miss you so much It just don't seem right being here without you.I love you so much,you are always on my mind and always in my heart.Please always watch over me. Loving You Always XXXXXXXXXXOOOOOOOOOO Mom

Eric,My Son I miss you so much.Well it's almost 2013 so before it is Happy New Years Eve.It's now 11:53 and I'm spending it writing to you.The holidays have'nt been the same without you nor will they ever be again.In a few minutes it will be 2013 Eric Happy New Year MY BELOVED SON I Love You,and miss you ever so much. Love Mommy

Happy Birthday My Beloved Son,Eric I miss you so much.I wanted to write something to you at midnight but I just could'nt get myself to do it.I send you a thousand kisses my son and more love than words can say.It's hard to focus on anything,without you. All My Love Always Eric I miss you so much. Love Mommy

I miss you my beloved son.This life is so different without you in it with me.I love and miss you very much.Love you Eric, Mommy

HiSon,Eric,it's been five years without you.I miss you so much,not a single day goes by without thinking about you.You're always on my mind and forever in my heart.Thank you for sending the robins.I'll love you always.Goodnight My Beloved Son<3

Eric,
I miss you so much and I think about you everyday. I know you're proud of me for going to college and probably not so proud of my tattoo or nose piercing haha I wish you were here to meet my awesome boyfriend. You guys would get along so well. He takes good care of me, Eric and he helps me through so much. I just wish you were here. I love you so much and I'll be seeing you in my dreams.

Love,
Munchkin

My Dearest Eric,
Happy Birthday Son,Honey I miss you so
much.I know that I don't write in your book everyday,but you are on my mind all of the time.I pray that you know that.Eric,I Love and miss you so so so much.It's really hard for me not having you here with me.
Happy Birthday again my Son
My Love Forever
Loving You Always
Mommy ooooooooooxxxxxxxxxx

Hi Son,It's been four years now since you went home.I miss you so much,my heart breaks everyday when I realize I won't see you,or talk to you on the phone.I hope you know how much you mean to me,and how much I love you.Now I'll say the last word that you said to me on 3-26-07 GOODNIGHT. Eric,I did'nt know that it would be the last time that I would hear your loving voice again.Son, I'm going to end this for now,but I'll write later. LOVING YOU ALWAYS Mommy ooooooxxxxxx

Hi Honey,Well tomorrow is the first day of spring,I've already seen alot of robins and that was a few weeks ago(THANKS)Son,I miss you so very much,I Know that you're here with me, I can feel that you're with me.You already know that I talk to you and Mom everyday and night.I love you so very much Eric.Honey,I have to stop writing for now,but I'll write again soon. I love you Eric and miss you more than words could ever say.Love you always Mommy

Hey Eric.

Well, today i'm 21. I wish you were here cause it doesn't seem like it's my birthday without you. You brought life to all the birthdays and all the holidays around here. Now everything seems lifeless. I miss you tons and i wish the phone would ring and it'd be you. God, i wish that everyday.

I love you Eric.

Love always,
Your little sister

Eric,
I know you've heard this about a thousand times but i miss you so much. I think about you everyday but it seems i've been thinking about you a lot more lately. I've been wondering about what you'd be like today. What advice you'd give me and what jokes you'd tell. I wish i could hear your voice again. Telling me to "be good". And what i wouldn't give to have one of your hugs again.

It's already September which means all of the birthdays and holidays are just around the corner. Time seems to be flying since you've been gone and it feels like it's been forever since you've been here. But i keep thinking, the faster time goes, the sooner i get to see you.

I hope you and Mom-Mom are having fun. I miss you both a lot. I hope you're both smiling down at all of us and watching over us
I love you, Eric.
And i miss you every single day.
You'll always be in my heart
Love, your little sister.

Hi Eric,HAPPY BIRTHDAY,We just got back from taking your sister Sammi to work.(she had to be in at 6:30 am)so I thought this would be a good time to write to tell you,HAPPY BIRTHDAY and that I miss you more than anyone could understand.My thoughts are with you today and always.Son,I love you so much,I will not ever be the same without you being here with me.Loving You Always Mom

Hi Son,Well in less than a half an hour it will be your birthday.So I thought that I would write you a little note tonight to let you know that I'm thinking about you as I always do.I'll be writing to you again it a few hours.But I wanted to say Goodnight and tell you that I Miss&Love you very much.Goodnight & I Love You,I'll write in a few hours.Love You Mom

BOOK,
Miss you - know you're at peace....
see ya when I see ya
Love,
Cuz

Dear Eric,
Son,it's been 3years but no matter how long it is, it will always seem to me like just yesterday.I miss you so much,a part of me left with you 3 years ago . Goodnight My Beloved Son,
You are always with me,as I am with you,All My Love Forever Mommy

Eric,

Thank you for stopping by last night. It was nice. I hope we get to catch up again soon. I miss you more than words could say and i can't wait to see you again. I love you so much.

"And if you were with me tonight, I'd sing to you just one more time. A song for a heart so big, God wouldn't let it live."


Love, your little sister <3

Hi Son, I'm always thinking of you,and always, always giving you all my never ending love forever. I miss you more than anyone could ever understand, except parents that have lost a child of their own. Goodnight I'll Love You Always Mommy

Eric,

To put it simply, I MISS YOU.
I wish heaven had a phone so i could hear your voice again.

I am forever thinking about you.

Please come and visit.
I'd love to see you again.

Love forever and always,
Sam

Book,
Happy belated birthday. I thought about you on the 1st and was going to call your mom but the day got away from me. I'll have to call her soon! I miss you
Aloha A Hui Hou

Dear Son,
Happy Birthday Eric.The family got together to celebrate your birthday.We were over Kim's,we had a cookout and fireworks.We were all there,Kim,Doug and their kids,Tim,Michele and T.J,and
Sammi and her boyfriend Mike,and Chuck
and myself.I sent you two balloons earlier today for your birthday.Son,
you are with me always,I miss you so
much my heart aches.

So much love I send to you everyday.
Goodnight my sweet Son
I Love You Very Much

SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS
Love Always
MoM

Good Morning Son,
Well,I thought that I'd write to you now,
while Sammi's at work.She had to go in at 6:30 am today.Er,I sent you two balloons
yesterday,Sammi,Chuck and I went to the park and I let the balloons go. And Er, Thank You for helping me find my ring.Honey
I miss you so much,and everything about you.I'm gonna go for now,but wanted you to know
that you are always on my mind and forever in my heart always.

I Love You My Son
ME

Yo Cuz (BOOK),
Can't believe tomorrow will be two years since you left us and joined Joseph. I'm sure the two of you have been enjoying yourselves. My only consoling thought is that the two of you are together and my Dad and your Grandmother are there to keep you both out of trouble. See ya when I see yaz..
Miss you,
Love
Theresa

My Dearest Son,
Two years ago tonight at 9;30 you called
me to tell me that you were coming over that next day.(Two years ago you called on a Monday night and were coming over that Tuesday you told me to let Chuck know)At the end of the phone call we said
see you tomorrow and we said Goodnight.
That Tuesday was a beautiful day and Chuck and I waited all day for you.
Then that Tuesday night your brother called me to tell me that you were gone.
My wonderful son,I don't understand what
happened.We talked on the phone like always I don't know what happened and
it's tearing me apart.
Eric,I miss you so bad I pray that you know how important to me that you were,are and always will be.

I Love You Son

Goodnight
ME

Hi Son,
Honey,I can't tell you how much you're missed I can't put it into words.I just pray that you know(and
always did know)all that you mean to me.Thank You for all that you have ever done for me and for always being there.You'll always be the brightest star in the sky to me.
I Love You Eric, and miss everything
about you.

Missing You Son Always

Mommy xxxxxooooo
Goodnight

Hey Er,
I wanted to write you, but I have no idea what to say. Chopper passed away a few weeks ago, and I'm still out on med leave. Gracie was born on the 24th of April, Devon is a teenager now, Danny lost both his front teeth, and Mason Just turned two.
I came across the invoice from the campground. On the bottom it has all of our names. I've been going there (the town to fish) since I was ten, This trip on May 15th, was and always will be the best time I ever had. every month Er, member?
I Love You!

Hi Son,
Well here it is my birthday, and I'm still waiting for your phone call. Things are so very different,I miss you so much. This is such a very hard lesson for me,first losing you then in a matter of weeks losing Mom. Honey, I'll write again soon but for now I have to go. Know that I Love You and miss you with all my heart and with every breath I take.

Loving You Always
Goodnight Son
Mommy xxxxx ooooo

Dear Eric,

Everyday i think about you. There's usually someone that comes into work that reminds me of you a little. I miss you so much. I wish i could see you or talk to you and have you answer back. You were the best and i hope you know that.

I love you
<333

Yo Cuz,
Yesterday was 4 years Joseph left us. You are with him now.
Wish the two of you were back here with us all.....there was a lot left unfinished..

Hi Eric.
I haven't written in here a lot lately. But i think about you all the time. I miss you a lot and i wish i could see you but i can only see you in my dreams now. I love you.
<33

Hi Son,
I'm sitting looking out my bedroom
window at the sky.Eric it's amazing.
This was always your favorite time of
day. Oh son the sky is so beautiful right now.Eric, I miss you so very much but I am aware that you're always with me,just like you promised.Eric, I'm gonna go for now
but I'll be writing to you again soon.
I'll tell you all about Sammi's graduation.I know that you already know,and that you're very,very proud of her.

So till I write again
I'm sending my love
and saying Goodnight
Love Now And forever
Mommy

Yo Cuz,
Just wanted to say Hi.
I get an e-mail whenever anyone accesses this site. I didn't want to leave it without leaving a note.
Miss you,
Cousin Theresa

Hi Eric,
I just wrote to Mom, I wanted to let you both know that Sammi goes to her senior prom tonight.I bought her a wrist corsage- it's two yellow roses,two butterflies[ they represent you and Mom].Eric, I can't tell you how much I miss you. I'm gonna go for now Sammi is gonna start to get ready.

I Love You Son
Love Mommy

Hi Son,
Well, I wanted to make sure that I wrote to you today, it's Mother's Day and I guess I wanted to feel a little closer to you. Even though I know you're always with me, Er, I just wrote to Mom to wish her a Happy Mother's Day and to tell her things that I already know that the both of you already knew. But you know me, I'll tell you anyway. First of you're an Uncle again, Kim had a little girl April 24th. Kim named her Grace Elaina. Eric, she's beautiful. And Sammi goes to her senior prom on Friday the 16th. Then graduates June 11th. Son I miss you so much, I still find myself either waiting for your phone call or for you to walk though the door. I love you so much Eric, please take good care of your Grandmother like you always did. And please watch over Sammi and I. Honey, I'm gonna go for now. I'll write to you again soon. Know that I'll always hold you in my heart where you'll forever stay safe.
Goodnight My Son
I'll love You Always
Mommy

Hey Eric,

So you probably already know that i tried to write in here on the day but i guess it didn't go through. oh well, It's fine. I guess i don't really need this as much as i thought because i talk to you almost everyday and that helps me out a lot cause i know you're listening to me. I've been listening to a song and a part of it makes me think about you and mom mom and so many other people i know that have passed. A part of the song goes like this "keeping an eye on the world from so many thousands of feet off the ground. I'm over you now. I'm at home in the clouds, towering over your head." It just reminds me that no matter what, you are always watching over me and everyone else in the family. It makes me feel safe and i like that. Could you please come to me in a dream? I want to see you and hug you again. I want to hear you tell me to "be good" again. I miss you so much. Please come.

I Love You <3

Well your 1st year anniversary has passed and I saw Timmy. It is so strange seeing him and not you when it was the other way around for so many years.
Miss you....
Love,

Dear Son,Well Eric, I can't believe that it's been a year without you in my life.And I can't put into words how much I miss you and everything about you.I always feel you around me,Thank You.I need you around me. Well I'm gonna go for now, but I'll write again real soon.Know that I love you. Loving you always Mommy

Dear Eric, This time last year at 9:30p.m I did't know that it would be the last time that I would ever hear your voice, my sweet Son. I miss you so much.Even though I have your brother and sisters I'm still empty.When a Mother has lost one of her children the pain don't ever end. Everyday is a private nightmare that never ends. Son, please know I love you very much,I'll say Goodnight to you now I'll write again soon. Loving you always Mommyxxxxxooooo

It's been a year. You're never far from our thoughts. You will always be in our hearts. Life does not always give one what they expect. But still, it is something we must to accept. Your smile, your laugh, will live on, even though your spirit needed to soar. You're our angel in disguise. Our protector during the night skies. When we call you are there. We know how much you care. So, I say til we meet again, and thank you for your gentle hand.

My Dearest Son, Tomorrow marks a year that I last talked to you.The following day you were suppose to be with me,but you were gone.Chuck, Sammi and I had the day planned out for you, it was a beautiful day,sunny & warm.This is so unreal to me.Eric, I have to stop writing for now but I'll write soon. I'll love you always.Thank You for being my Son and for always being there for me. I Love you Eric Loving You Always Mommy xxxxxooooo

Hey Eric,
The day is coming slowly. But i'm going to do what Timmy said "act like it's any other day." Of course it will be hard because in the back of our mind we're going to be thinking about it but i'm going to try not to. Today is TJ's birthday. Can you believe that he's 10 already? Time passes by so fast. I know that you're watching over all of us everday but can you do me a little favor? Just focus on TJ today. It's his day and he deserves the best and i know you know that. Just watch over him like you always do, okay? I love you Eric so much and there isn't a day that goes by that i don't think about you.


<3

Yo Cuz,
Whaz up? Your Aunt Ann is in the hospital. She had foot surgery today. She's gotta skip Hawaii this year. Can't walk on it for 3 months.
You and Joseph gotta keep an eye on her while I'm away. Can't believe it's close to a year since you been here. You are thought of often...Your MAB paint hat is hanging in my bedroom. I gotta give your mom a call...I promise....
Love,

MY DEAR SON ERIC, I'm so sorry that I have'nt written to you that much,but this has been a very hard bridge in reality for me to cross.But I'm trying.Here's a poem for you.A butterfly on a flower, A hummingbird in flight, A SON LIKE YOU ERIC,Are all things precious in GOD'S sight,Almost a year ago you left us,To join Family and Friends who have passed,In GOD's time we will join you, And meet at Heaven's Gate.Son,I miss you and Mom so much. I'll write to you soon. All my love always.GOODNIGHT SON I love you SON Love Always Mommy

Hi Eric.

I'm getting signs again. It always happens around this time. Thank you for coming around again. I sent you a balloon not too long ago. Did you get it? I was with kimmy at the store and i saw that they had Easter stuff out. Has it been a year already? Where'd the time go? I miss you a lot. Well, everyone misses you a lot.

I Love You.
<3

Eric,

I'm sorry I haven't written anything to you before now. I just need to tell you how lost I am without you and mom. Everything is so different. I Love You Son and I can't believe it's been nine months without you. Chuck's having a hard time dealing with this too. Like you said he's a true friend to you and will always be.

Miss You and Love You Son.

Mommy

MERRY CHRISTMAS ERIC!!

I hope you and Mom Mom are having fun up there. Thank you for everything you've done for me through the years. I miss you a lot and i wish i could see you and give you a big hug. Maybe you'll be in my dreams tonight and i'll give you a hug that way. I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH AND MISS YOU<3

Love you<3

Well Merry Christmas "Book" Hope you and Joseph ain't getting into to much trouble. I looked up in the sky the other night and it seemed so bright...Are you two up there hanging lights?
Have a Ball... See ya when I see ya!

Hey Eric,
What's it like up on the other side of the clouds? I miss you every day.

i love you a lot.
<3<3<3<3

Well Er, it's Christmas time. We decorated the house, bought the tree, are in the middle of buying everyone's presents. You wouldn't believe the stuff on T.J.'s list, we may have to take out a second mortgage (lol)! I asked Tim what he wants for Christmas, he said he wanted you back, if only for that one day. Word's can't express how much you are missed by everyone. You mean so much to so many different people. Although we have to celebrate this Christmas without you, you will still be in our hearts, thoughts, and memories. As long as we keep them close you will always be just a memory away. So, when I think about you throughout Christmas Day, I will remember all of the fun times, I will remember the first time you wrapped your presents to everyone in your own "specially" made wrapping paper, I will remember all of the times you and Tim decorated the house together, I will remember how excited you got everytime you beat a game, I will remember how aggrevated you got whenever your 6 year nephew beat you at a game, I will remember the first time you said to Danny "you rock", and much more. When I remember these times I will smile, and be grateful for them. I thank you for them. I thank you for being you. You were taken from us too soon, with no warning. We are still reeling from it. But we have our memories and they will have to suffice. My Christmas wish for everyone who will miss you this year is this:

Hold your memories dear, keep your hearts full of love, and know that the time we had with you was a precious gift, it just ended so much sooner than any of us ever dreamed.

Merry Christmas, Er, I'll always remember.

Love
Michele

Eric,
I just heard the song Christmas Shoes and I immediately thought of you. You love that song. I love you Eric and I really miss you.

<3

Hi Eric,
I just wanted to come by and say Happy Thanksgiving. i love you and i really miss you. <3

Hey Er,

I've been thinking about you a lot lately. Thinking about you, Dreaming about you. I seeem to be going backwards on this thing. If I see something, or play a computer game and I get stuck or have a question only you would know the answer to, I think to call you up for help. I don't know why I started doing that.. It only takes a second for reality to slap me in the face, but I keep doing it over and over. I stopped playing those games.
Thanksgiving is getting close.
I've been thinking about when you and Gram were here for dinner. I was so nervous about cooking for you two that I forgot the stuffing
remember? and I was in the kitchen cooking and getting all scatter brained like I do when I'm nervous
Gram came in and started going on her long strings (I really miss those) and as her back was turned to you you laughed at me and then told Gram she should pull up a chair then you laughed at me some more.. real funny:)
I think I can say that Thanksgiving was the best. ooh- and I tried to make biscuits from scratch and they turned out hard as a rock and you sat there banging them on the table.
It's not fair. Why couldn't this have happened when I was like 80 or something. Thinking about all of the time that's ahead to think about you is almost unbearable.
I Love you Eric

Hi Eric,

It's been a while since I wrote. I still can't believe it. I still think that some day I will see you again and all of us we'll be laughing and joking around. I miss ya kiddo. I hope so much, that you knew I loved you and still do, as I do your mom and your brothers and sisters. There are alot of memories of you lingering out there...good times.... that I remember. I know now that you are safe...and please tell grandpop...not to control all of heaven..up there. LOL i'm sure you two are spending alot of time together and that makes me feel better. Peace, love and joy, forever...Eric. I love you. Kim, I tried to email you several x's, but it wouldn't go through..if you get a chance, call me...856-832-7526 Please. I want to keep in touch. Love, Aunt Dee

Hey Eric,
It's been exactly six months since you left. I can't believe how fast it went by. It feels like you're just vacationing somewhere and i'm still waiting to see you or hear your voice. I know that you're better up in heaven than down here on earth because it's a lot safer up there. Well i just stopped by to let you know that i'm thinking of you. I Love You!!!

Love your little sister,
Sam

Hey Er,
If you were here, I'd sig Danny and Devon on you. I'd get them to steal your hat off of your head and not give it back.
I'm writing to tell you that I'm pregnant. You are my godfather, and I thought you should know. It's kinda messed up that it's gotta be like this,telling you on some website. I'm only a few weeks and I just found out a few days ago. It hasn't been confirmed by a doctor yet, but I took three,yes three, tests and it all says the same thing. I guess that means your two for two now, huh?
I love you, and miss you Er.

hi Eric.
well today was my first day of school. i'm officially a senior now. i remember you always used to call me and ask about my day and what classes i was taking. i miss that. i have so much to tell you but i dont think i would have to tell you because you've been watching over me. i will be 18 in exactly two months. i still cant believe it. i miss you a lot. and i love you. always and forever.

Love your little sister,
Sam

Hi Eric,

I'm sorry i didn't say happy birthday to you on here on your actual birthday but i did say it when we let go of the balloons on your day. i thought it would mean more. after your birthday i thought i was actually ready to move on. just a little bit. i was happy again. but then this past monday everything came flooding back. the pain, the tears and the memories. my friend Keith, was in a car accident on monday. his friend died at the scene and then he died at the hospital. yesterday i went to the viewing for Keith and it was like deja vu all over again. please look out for him Eric, even though you didnt know him. he's just a kid. but anyways, how was your birthday up there? i hope you had a good time with joey, grandpop and mom mom. we all miss you down here. i'll be starting my senior year of high school soon. i know you're proud of me. Eric, i miss you sooo bad. and i love you very much.

love your little sister,
Sam

Happy b-day cuz
I know you and Joseph are parting today!!!
Enjoy! see ya when I see ya
Love,

Happy Birthday Er,
Well, It won't be long now..
Till your at your new home.
The week before last we went to pick out the spot. First time I've been on that trail for years. I could hear your voice and see you picking up logs to look underneath.
ya know.. oldschool stuff. Timmy found a perfect spot.
I miss you so much eric.. I really don't know what to do.
I keep thinking of more and more things to do for you.. like it will bring you back and we can move on and things will be different..
If you could have seen what we all saw in you.. what everyone saw in you.. the REAL you. god.
I wish I had more time.. to go fishing with you one last time..
To get one last hug.
I just want to go back.
I love you.

Hi Er,

Tomorrow's your birthday and you won't be here. I'm still not sure how that's possible. I still look out our back window and expect to see you walking around, gardening, swimming, or chasing the squirrels. T.J. still sees and hears you out there. Your brother still hurts, I don't think he'll ever stop hurting. We are talking about moving, the memories are just too much for him. We are taking it day by day, we are doing the everyday normal things we need to do. But none of it is the same. We miss your cooking, your voice, your laugh, and even the arguments you had with Tim. We miss you. We love you. Happy Birthday from Tim, Michele, and TJ

Until We Meet Again

Hey Eric.
guess whos birthday is coming up? you have no idea how much i miss you. i'm trying to be strong for the family but it almost seems impossible. today is grandpops anniversary. i was with you this day six years ago. we were watching Peter, Paul and Mary and crying. i miss you so much. the whole family is coming together for you on your birthday. you meant a lot to us i hope you know that. take care of mom mom for me. i love you. forever and always.

Love your little sister,
Sam

Book,
I saw a guy in Hawaii that could have been your twin; he freaked me out. Louis couldn't keep his eyes off him. He moved like you , had on a white hat like you, smoked like you. It was scarey....I called your mom the next day to tell her and showed Casper a picture I took of him. He was riding around on a motorcycle in the park at a bbq we were at. He kept riding in circles and Louis said that would be something you would be doing. I told the guy he looked just like you so he let me take a picture. They say we all have a twin and we met yours on Oahu, Miss you, give Joseph a slap for me!
Love,

Er.
I'm sorry.

Hi Eric,
I just wanted to say that i really miss you and everything is still surreal. I think about you literally every day. nothing is ever going to be the same again. I love you Eric forever and always.

love your little sister,
Sam

My Dear Son Eric,
Well, its Mother's Day and even knowing, I'm still waiting for your phone call. Er, I miss you so very much. Honey, make sure that you give grandmom a nice Mother's Day. I know that you're taking care of her like before.

I love you son.
Goodnight,
Mommy

Eric,

I'm so glad that we got the chance to talk on the phone not too long before you passed away. I enjoyed chatting with you.

Love,
Big Dee

Uncle Eric,

It's still hard to believe you're not here anymore. I hope you're taking care of Mom-Mom for all of us. I know Michelle and I didn't get to hang out with you that much, but the memories we do have are keepsakes of ours. We sat in your place for a while and just cried that we didn't get one more visit with you. It sucks. I'm sorry.

Dear Eric,

This morning Mom Mom went to her new home in heaven and I want to thank you. I know that you were guiding her there so that she wasn't scared to let go of us and to leave the only home she has ever known here on earth. I'm glad that she isn't suffering anymore but I really wish she was here with us physically. I wish you were both here with all of us. but now you can only be with us in spirit and we're just going to have to deal with that. we need you guys though. you both made the family whole. this all happened too quickly. we were just starting to calm down a bit and then god needed Mom Mom too. no one ever knows what god's plan is, but we do know that he only gives us as much as he knows we can all handle. this was all meant to happen. even though that may be hard to believe. first you and now Mom Mom. life isnt going to be the same anymore. I dont know how any of us are going to deal with this. but we're all going to stick together and get through this together because thats what a family does. I know that you guys are going to look out for eachother like you always did. I will always remember the memories and I will keep them within my heart forever. Eric, thank you! thank you soo much.
I Love You.

Love your little sister,
Sam

Eleanore, Lisa, Timmy, Kim and Sam:
I know how helpful having Joseph's guest book has been for me over the past couple years so I thought you guys would like Eric's on line permanently.
Eric, I love and miss you,

hey Er,

I just can't believe it. I had a few dreams about you today.. then I woke up and had a few minutes of peace then the reality started to set in again. I almost got to the point of asking Doug if you were really gone. now.. It's like someone just told me for the first time.You can't be gone. None of this is real for me. I can't say goodbye, Eric. I sit on my computer.. waiting to see the message that comes up when you are online, and the one that stays on top of my screen.. waiting for it to come up.

My Uncle Eric was a special person.I loved him so much & I am so upset that he died. But when I look back at my memories of my Uncle, I feel happy. I remember playing Badmitten with Uncle Eric,looking at his pets,& many more things.I also remember him coming to my birthday parties & seeing him at Christmas. I promised to pray to Uncle Eric every day, & ask him how he likes it in Heaven. I asked him to enter my dreams so I could see him. I will never forget my memories.I loved him sooooooo much, & I know he loved me too.

Uncle (Unkie) Eric,

Thank You. I Love you. I had fun playing with you. I Love you so much.
Love

Eric,

I will miss you and love you always. I always knew you as a loving and funny person. I don't know anymore where my place is in your family if at all, but hope that you've always thought of me as your aunt as I did you my nephew. I wish we could have seen each other more often, but I guess it wasn't meant to be. Please give my dad, your grandpop a hug and a kiss for me. I am so, so sorry this had to happen to you, Eric. Peace.
Love ya, Aunt Dee

Eric,

It's been two weeks since your families lives have changed forever. Some of us are still in denial, some of us are confused, all of us miss you. Our family has had some major differences in the past but the one constant that will never change is how much we love each other. You would have been so proud to see your family come together and support each other when we needed it the most. Your mother, Eleanor, your sisters, Sam, Kim, and Lisa, your brother Tim, and your father Ed all came together and were truely a loving family. Eric, you spent your last five years living with Tim, myself, and our son TJ. You were such a part of our lives that we are not quite sure how to get back to normal without having you around. To your family you will always be Eric D. Stewart, the loving, kind, gentle man who loved nature and would give the shirt off of his back for his family.
You will forever remain in our hearts Eric.

Love,
Your Family
Mom, Dad, Grandmom, Lisa, Tim, Kim, Sam, Chuck, Dave, Michele, Doug, Michelle, Lisa, Devon, TJ, Danny, and Mason

David, you and your dad will always be in my prayers. I have spoken to your father Anthony Messina and he is grieving so much. He cannot accept that you have passed away. Sad, very sad. I told your dad Tony to pray and have faith and in time the scar will be there but the constant grief will soften.

God Bless you and you dad Tony Messina

Happy Easter, Eric!
I Love You and Miss You!

Love your little sister,
Sam

Eric,
It seems like yesturday that me you and Joey were out having a great time just being kids.We can never figure out what god's plan is but we know that he picks the good ones too early.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Uncle Eric,

I love you, I miss you.

T.J.

Dear Eric,

I'm trying my best to accept the fact that God needed you more than we did. This was meant to happen. Even though we all wish it didnt. I still cant believe this happened though. I just wish that I could just see you one more time. I miss you so much. I dont know how I'm going to live without seeing you. I feel kind of left out because I'm the youngest of all of us and everyone else grew up with you and have shared alot more than we did. but that doesnt mean that we didnt have some great times together. you were always there for me and did so much. You always looked out for me. You were a great brother and I hope you know that. We're all going miss you alot and we're just trying to take it one day at a time. I know that you are always around us and watching over us. I just wish that I could actually see you and hug you and for you to tell me that everything is going to be alright. I will never forget you. You were such a great guy Eric, you really were and I am soo lucky that I had you in my life. I will always keep you with me in my heart for as long as I live.

Love your little sister,
Sam

I once told you that you were the brother I never had. I always wished I had one. When I was 17 I my wish came true. Thank you!! I'll never hear you call me Chel again (you were the only person who ever called me that) I'll miss that more than you'll ever imagine. You were always there when it counted. I know you can hear me, please help me help you're brother through this. He needs your spirit. We love you, I won't say goodbye, but tell you that I see you when God says it's time. Kim, I understand the dear story, please share it with me when you're ready, I do get it. I love all you, Tim, Lisa, Kim, Sam, Mom, and Ed. Lean on each other, cry on each others shoulder, and love each other. Eric would not have had it any other way.

Eric...

Thank you. Thank you for being there. I got nobody to go fishing with.. 'old school' like we did.
I can't tell that story about the screaming deer without you there.. no one else gets it... I missed you so much. Devon asked for you on Monday.. you know that already though, don't you.
You got so much.. I'm thankfull and happy that we were all granted the gift of knowing you. The warmth in your eyes when you would give a smirk.. The way that you were so quick to remind me that I am still... above all else... your kid sister.
I don't know what else to say right now.. on here.
Mason could not take his eyes off of you yesterday.. your a great guy, Eric. I wanted you to hold him so bad... I love you so much..
Please don't go. we gotta go fishing.. and you still have the boat here.. Mason has to know you.. I want you to see what I do at work.. you'd be proud of me eric.. who's gonna tell my kids how to say ricotta the right way.
you have to put the philly in my boys.. your the only one that can.
I still have a paul stanley doll I never got to give you.
There's too much great Eric. Theres toomuch great that we won't have again... Nothing will ever be oldschool again.. no old school, or cool like fonzie.
How can I go to tuckerton now.. without calling you.. and sam poor sam. she had one time.. one time with us doing it old school.. and it was great.. it couldn't have been better.. and doug got a
glimpse of our old times too.
I love you eric.. I hope your okay now.

Fish on.

Eleanore, Lisa, Timmy(Casper),Kim and Samantha:

Our hearts go with him while our souls wait to join him.


OH WE NEVER KNOW WHERE LIFE WILL TAKE US
I GUESS IT’S JUST A RIDE ON THE WHEEL
AND WE NEVER KNOW WHEN DEATH WILL SHAKE US
AND WE WONDER HOW IT WILL FEEL

SO GOODBYE MY FRIEND
I KNOW I’LL NEVER SEE YOU AGAIN
BUT THE TIME TOGETHER THROUGH ALL THE YEARS
WILL TAKE AWAY THESE TEARS
IT’S OK NOW GOODBYE MY FRIEND

I’VE SEEN A LOT OF THINGS THAT MADE ME CRAZY
BUT I GUESS I LOOKED UNTO YOU
WOULD’VE GIVEN UP & LEFT, WELL MAYBE
BUT YOU HELD MY HAND & SAW ME THROUGH

SO GOODBYE MY FRIEND
I KNOW I’LL NEVER SEE YOU AGAIN
BUT THE TIME TOGETHER THROUGH ALL THE YEARS
WILL TAKE AWAY THESE TEARS
IT’S OK NOW GOODBYE MY FRIEND

A LIFE SO FRAGILE, A LOVE SO PURE
WE CAN’T HOLD ON BUT WE TRY
WE WATCH HOW QUICKLY IT DISAPPEARS
AND WE’LL NEVER KNOW WHY
BUT I’M OK NOW GOODBYE MY FRIEND
YOU CAN GO NOW GOODBYE MY FRIEND

David
May God Look over you always
god bless you
Joe R