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Marge Lindenfelser
June 17, 2004
Dear Cheryl and Shelly,
My deepest sympathy to you both at the time of your loss. Derrick was alway so "upbeat" and had a great personality. He will surely be missed by many. May God bless you at the time of your loss.
Debi Aka: Arizwildmanswife
June 14, 2004
Cheryl Aka: Jinx....I wanted to let you know your in my prayers. If you need anything I'm here! "Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort"
Kimberly Lanus-Saice
June 13, 2004
Cheryl,
Please know that there are many us us thinking of you in your time of need. God must have had better things in mind for Derrick. I hope that time will heal your sorrow.
Ndkitty
Nancy Baker
June 13, 2004
Dear Cherly,
You certainly are very special and thou your heart is heavy let it be known god & his angles are watching over you. Your grief is soul deep but remember god is there for you as are your friends. I am so glad I got to share some quality time with you in MA. I hope lifes journies will bring us together again.
Nancy
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MOLLY GOOGOOIZE
June 13, 2004
I HAVE BEEN PRAYING FOR YOU SINCE I HEARD CHERYL OF YOUR TRAGIC LOSS. KNOW THAT DARRICK IS IN YOUR HEART AND HE WILL ALWAYS BE THERE. HE WAS A GIFT FROM GOD. YOU WERE GIVEN HIM BY GOD AND YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE MEMORIES OF THE TIMES YOU SHARED WITH HIM ON THIS EARTH. IN YOUR TIMES OF SORROW LOOK TO THESE MEMORIES TO HOLD YOU UP CHERISH THEM. TALK TO HIM IN YOUR HEART, AND KNOW THAT HE CAN HEAR YOU. HE IS WITH THE LORD OUT OF PAIN AND AT PEACE. YOU CAN TALK TO HIM WHENEVER, AND WHEREVER YOU ARE. LOOK AT THE BEAUTY IN THE WORLD FOR HIM NOW, AND AND TELL HIM THE THINGS YOU SEE FOR HIM. THAT WAY YOU WILL AWAYS KEEP IN TOUCH WITH HIM. I KNOW AS I TOO HAVE LOST 2 CHILDREN. I SEND YOU MY LOVE AND PRAYERS.
Mary Brown
June 12, 2004
Cheryl
No words can express your loss. I pray that god will be with you day and night to comfort you. May the memories of your son offer your heart peace.
Love Mary
Marion Dyberg
June 2, 2004
Cheryl dear,
Now Derrick has his job to do as your angel watching over you. Have peace, knowing that he also has it. God be with you always,
Love, MADY
Vicki
June 2, 2004
Dearest Cheryl,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time. God will carry you through. hugs.
Mark Palmer
June 2, 2004
Cheryl,
May the knowing that Derrick is in a far better place, freed from the pain and cares of this world, ease your heart through these times. God bless you!
Diana & Glenn
June 2, 2004
Hi Cheryl,
So sorry to hear about your son. Our thoughts are with you.
Mama& Papaboot
bob&carol silva
June 2, 2004
our prayers are with you and hope you find the strengh to cope with this. if you need anything please,please call--love bob & carol
Ada Bravo
June 2, 2004
Dear Cheryl:
My thoughts, heart and prayers are with you and your family in this moment of sorrow. I know how hard it is to lose a son, I lost my only daughter. Today after 32 years I still miss her, but the Lord will give you the strengh you need to heal. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God Bless you.
Love you.
Ada
Karen S.
June 2, 2004
Cheryl,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen
(KJSUMP)
Alice Barou
June 2, 2004
Cheryl,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.A child no matter how old is hard to loose. But now he is with the Angles. They like you will take the best possiable care of him. He is now smiling down on you. All my Love to you and yours
Alice
Al Parrow
June 2, 2004
There are no words that can be spoken at this time that will take away the hurt. Just know in your heart that Derrick is in a happy place and will never be resticted again. Remeber that you have loving friends and family to help you at this time.
Elaine Morales
June 1, 2004
Cheryl,
My love and prayers are with you, Shelly and Uncle D. Let the love of our Lord carry you during this extremely difficult time of sorrow.
Derrick was a great person with a wonderful sense of humor and a quick wit to match. I know those of you who were the closest to him will miss him greatly.
I'm here if you need anything.
Love you cuz,
Jerry & Theresa Dibble
June 1, 2004
Our thoughts and prays are with you and your family it the time of sorrow. The Jerry Dibble Family
Jon Nyland
June 1, 2004
I am very sorry for your loss.
Cheryl Sinigaglio
June 1, 2004
Cheryl,
I am so sorry for your loss. I couldn't imagine losing a child. Even though we have lost touch over the years I think of you often and wondered how you and the kids were. My prayers will be with you in your time of sorrow.
Cheryl (Greenfield)
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