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Dana (Gordon) Newcomer
February 4, 2009
To the famliy and friends, my thoughts and prayers are with you all! No words can ever ease your pain, I hope you find comfort in me saying he with our LORD.
I was a grade school friend. We road the bus together,hung out a few times cus my Gram lived closer to him than I did... What puts a smile on my face, he was one of my first "circle yes or no boyfriends." He was a wonderful person and friend. I only wish we were able to keep in contact after I moved out of the Johnstown area. God Bless!
Jean Cates
February 4, 2009
J.G.
Saint Anthony has answered our prayers (although you know that.) We have found your earthly things to treasure forever. I listen to your music. My favorites are I had the time of my life and also You lift me up to heaven by Reba, but there are so may I can't list them the songs and also our memories.
Till we meet again and i know we will. Forever and Always was our motto.
Love: Jean
(P.S. thanks St. Anthony for our answered prayers.)
JEAN CATES
January 29, 2009
J.G.
It's not my ear you whispered into, but my heart. It's not my lips you kissed but my soul. We are meant for
each other. You are the love of my life. We have so many good memories. Till we meet again (wait for me).
I'll always be your Jeanie Annie Katie and don't forget you love our Phoebe.
Watch over me and be my guardian angel. You know I'll need that.
FOREVER AND ALWAYS
JEAN CATES
Donna Rito
January 22, 2009
This is one of two poems that I have written to honor my brother J.G.
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Something reminds me of you everyday,
If I didn't know any better, I would've thought you planned it that way.
It can be a song, a person, a special place,
That takes me back to your handsome face.
You lived a full life in such a short time,
And, with the stroke of Gods' Hand your life turned on a dime.
I'll never watch you work your majic again,
Or, read your poetic words with the stroke of a pen.
You made me so angry when you were not there,
I thought it was me, I thought you didn't care.
But, your reasons for not being there were bigger than me,
In time I know, that others too, will see.
Your were off helping others,
Older ladies carrying groceries,children with homework and single working mothers.
You made their lives better by being around,
So, for that I couldn't be mad or put you down.
Your love for the underdog made us so proud,
Now your up in heaven cheering for them and cheering out loud.
I will never forget you, or your big heart,
You died too soon and that tore me apart.
Your sister, Donna
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Katherine Boucher Gillette
January 20, 2009
No words of comfort can fill the lost of a loved one, espically a child. I knew J. G. and loved him, as we all did. His loss saddens me. My prayer for the family is that God will bless you with his grace for peace. Strengthen and comfort you as you try to understand and accept his will. My prayer for J. G. is peace and mercy. God Bless you all.
Carol Tomkosky
January 20, 2009
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your dear son, as a parent there are no words that anyone can say to ease the pain of loosing a child, My prayer's are with you and your family, I didn't now J.G.well, I met him as best man at my daughter's wedding, and liked him from the start. i'm so very sorry for your loss,and my prayers are with you and your family. God Bless all of you.
Stephanie Cassanese Ashbrook
January 19, 2009
I'm so sorry for your loss. I graduated from Richland in '91 with him, and remember him as a sincerely nice person and a friend to all. Your family will be in my prayers.
Joyce Liggitt
January 19, 2009
Carol and Joe, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jennifer (murphy)Gunby
January 19, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. I went to school with J.G. He was a very nice person. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Jessica Gomulka
January 19, 2009
i knew J.G. when i lived in belmont, he was a very kind and funny person, he helped me and my children to many times to count. He was a true friend and will be missed greatly by me and my children. I pray that you will find peace through God and know that he is taking care of J.G. May God comfort you during this hard time. He will be Greatly missed.
Jeanne Graver
January 18, 2009
Dear Carol & Joe, I am so sorry to hear about J.G. May God's peace and grace be with at this time in a way that you have never experienced before. May the Lord's love wrap you 2 with His mercy. He understands your hurt, and He is there for you!
Rebecca Knipple
January 18, 2009
My deepest thoughts for Joe,Carol, and Donna JG was such a good friend of mine we shared so many things together. He always would bring a smile to my face! he was like my rock always there for me to cry on his shoulder. He will always be in my heart! JG you were the BEST!!!!!! I will always LOVE YOU!!
Lori Schmalz-McLovich
January 18, 2009
I am so deeply sorry for your tragic loss. I was a friend of J.G. throughout middle and high school. I lost contact with him since graduation but have many fond memories. J.G. was a friend to all and a caring person. My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family.
Chas & Glenda Boyer
January 18, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family Sorry for your loss
Liane Black - Rajter
January 18, 2009
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. It is never easy to lose one so dear.
Donald McFeaters
January 18, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with Carol, Joe and Donna as they greive the loss of someone so close to their hearts.
As a favorite poem "Footprints In The Sand" would say, 'Now you see only one set of footprints'
Jennifer Rebar-Baughman
January 17, 2009
My deepest condolences. I knew J.G. from St. Benedict's grade school and graduated with him from Richland. It has been a long time since last seeing him, but when I knew him he was a kind and sweet person. All my best in you finding peace.
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