John Henry May

Uncle Johnny
Remember the time when I followed you all around Aunt Bootsies house and was watching you while you shaved your beard and was laughing at you and when you were about to leave I cried and wanted to go with you !! My mommy wrote this in for me because I am only 3 but she figured I would have this memory of you forever in my heart .. Neela absolutely loved you John and I know I already wrote something in here but its not enough Everyday I feel the pain that I will never see or talk to you I remember all my I love yous and all your yeah yeahs LOL but the one time you told me I ws beautiful and that you do love me and I will never forget that as long as I live .. I wish I could turn back time and give you the biggest hug there is you may not of liked it but I know you would of deep in your heart .. When we were little we always fought LOL and I remember mom (Aunt Boo) used to say not my Johnny he wouldnt do that in her eyes you couldnt hurt a fly as we grew older I used to tease you and you were grumpy but you were so kind hearted and loving deep in your heart I know you loved all of us I miss you my sweetie and again I love you with all my heart Love Teen

Uncle Johnny,
We miss you very much. Me and RayRay remember how you used to call us your little dorks and laugh at us when we were bad for our mommy. We wanted to let you know that we love and miss you very much and we always will have fun and good memories about you.
To Aunt Bootsie and Uncle Larry and Joey , Me and Ray Ray wanted to let you know that we love Uncle Johnny with all our hearts and we miss him we are sad that he is in Heavan But he has Pappy and Grandma to take care of him now .. Love Tristan and Ray Ray

Johnny was like a brother to me. It hurts so bad now that he's not with us. Aunt boo and uncle Larry you guys know that I will do anything for you guys, and Joey if you ever need to talk to somebody I am always here for all of you guys. I love you guys so much. And I promise that I will always be here for you. Thank you for everything you guys have been doing for us. I wrote a short poem today to help express my feelings. Its a letter to Johnny..

My days are different now that your gone. I didn't want to deal with it, but I had to be strong. Losing you was like losing a brother, And it hurt as bad as the day I lost my mother. They say god works in mysterious ways, But I can't see his reason for taking you away. I thought that time would help ease my pain, But still to this day I feel the same. I write this to you Johnny just to let you know you'll always be in my heart, I'll never let you go. All of our memories that we had together will be locked in my heart where they'll stay forever. I MISS YOU JOHN, its just so hard to say goodbye. So i'm saying see ya one day at heavan up in the sky.

Love and miss you John Love mike

Uncle Larry, Bootsy and Joey, I am so sorry about what happenend to Johnny, he was an a mazing person with a heart of gold,and its clear he got that from you guys. I'm sorry that you guys have to go threw this but you know we are all here for you. Johnny is in a better place now with the rest of the family members who are no longer physicaly here, but he's watching over you guys and is still here in heart and spirit. I love you guys. Love Megan

Aunt Boo and Uncle Larry, and Joey
I am sorry that John was taken from us so early in life ,not only was he my cousin but he was also my brother/bestfriend. We have been through so much together through the good and bad we got through it .. He was always there for me and still is, He is here for all of us watching down on us .. I miss him so much ,but I have lots of good memories that I will cherish forever .
I want to Thank you guys for being here for me Thank you for the car,TV and everything else you have given me I love you guys very much.. And to John I miss you bud & I love you
Love Jimmy

Bootsie, Larry, Joey, I was saddened to hear about John that night when I called Sally to find out if it was true or not. When Jake and I started going to the Tavern I had the pleasure of finally getting to meet and talk to John. After that he would always say hi to us everytime he came in. He was saddened to hear when Jake had passed away and came to me to give me his condolences. He will always be in my thoughts and prayers. He's up in heaven now fishing and hunting with his grandpa Walker and Uncle Pishta and probably calling Bingo numbers for Grandma Walker and Aunt Mary Lou.

Love you all, your cousin, Peggy

John I will never forget the fun times we had together,Especially the night me you and jason got that dam camero running and knock ur mothers knick knacks off the wall.You are sadly missed by me and my family.But now you got my mom to make u your dam baked beans lol.Love you man.
Barttolla and family

When I found out that you had past not only did I lose a cousin, but to me I lost my older brother. I will never understand why you was taken from us so young when you had your whole life to live, but I guess some things are not to be understood. I do know that one day we will see each other again. Until then, I will cherish the memories we shared growing up, like the time you spray painted my hair red (red was never really my color!haha). In the short years that Jordan was a part of your life he will always have those memories of you taking him to the beaver pond on the quad. We both love you and miss you terribly.

John

We definatly had a blast "spotlighting" the biggest dear we ever saw in PA. You always had the coolest cars. We all will miss you, and will see you soon.

Your family received my letter to them regarding your death. I really wanted to write you a letter because I miss you tremendously. I’m slowly coming to terms with your death. It will be a long process, but I know that I must come to terms with it in order to function through life. I will never forget you ever. You will always be with me. I still have the pictures that we took with my digital camera. <3

Bootsie Larry and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, may May God Bless you and ease your pain during this most difficult time.
With Love,
Aunt Mable and Uncle Fatch

Bootsie and Larry & family

My deepest sympathy to all of you. Your in my thoughts and prayers now and in the days ahead. May your sad grieving heart be filled with wonderful memories
until you meet him again in heaven.
Love, Kimmy

Our deepest sympathies are extended to the May family during this difficult time. You will be kept in our thoughts and prayers.

John,
Hey! This is "Sal" 29 yeas ago when I first held you in my arms I knew you were one of a kind . You were my first born nephew who will always have a special place in my heart. Now that you're gone theres a void in my heart that will never be filled until I see you again (with the bowl of my famous chilli in hand of course)!! Ill always miss the "pleasant" way you greeted me when I would come over to visit and lets not forget all the "important" phone calls you would make to me.
I promise you until my dying day that I WILL take care of your Mom ,Dad and Brother Joey. Until then I will always miss you and LOVE you ! I love you baby!! Aunt Sally

Dear Bootsie and family,I am so sorry to hear about your son. I've never met him,but at Aunt Mary Lou's funeral you spoke of him and your face just lit up. My Love,Thoughts,Prayers are with all of you at this time of sorrow. He will never leave your hearts.

To the May family ... I'm writeing this for Richard Hubler , He wants to let you all know that he is so sorry for your loss ! I'm so sorry too I couldn't imagine going threw what you are going threw right now . Our Prayers are with you all .

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To my one and only brother; when I heard that you were gone, it brought me to my knees and losing my other half took everything inside of me. I tell myself that you would want me to be strong, to watch over mom and dad, but having only a memory of you hurts me very bad. You're my gaurdian angel now, to protect and watch over me, but if I could turn the tables I would beg god to take me. Over the years we grew so close and I finally felt relief, you accepted me for who I am, no matter your beliefs. The heart you have inside of you is truly made of gold, more kind and generous than any other can hold. Our family is a bond of love and faith, brought together by the loss of you on the most devastating day. I bought a birthday card for our mom, from the two of us, I want you to know that I love you so much and with your help this pain will turn to amazing memories and I'll remember you forever brother, just the two of us. Fly with angels, I'll miss you more than you'll ever know.

Love Forever, your brother.

We little knew that morning that god was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you , you did not go alone' for a part of us went with you the day god called you home. You left us peaceful memories your love is still our guide, and the though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as god calls us one by one , the chain will link again.

Love always, Skip, Tommy, Caroline, Joey, and the entire May and Walker Families.

Dear Bootsie and family, I am so sorry to hear about John. You have my deepest sympathy. Love Dorene

Bootsie and family, You have my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love Uncle Jim.

Bootsie, Larry and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Our deepest sympathy Love always Aunt Jack and Uncle Toots

To all of John's family and friends my deepest sympathy. Larry,Bootsy you were like my second parents growing up.I miss you guys and I'll see you soon. This world is a sadder place with out John. But the heavens just got a major improvement. RIP buddy We will all miss you

John, you were a very special friend to me. You were definitely loved by a lot of people. Though, you may not have realized that.

I was deeply saddened when I heard of your death. I couldn’t believe that you were truly gone.

You died so young, far before it was your time. There must have been a greater purpose for you. A purpose that God knew you couldn’t fulfill on earth.

I will always remember the fun times we shared. I’ll also remember your loves in life fishing, hunting and poker. Any time that I hear anything about poker I always will think of you.

To John’s family, I’m deeply sorry for your loss. I couldn’t imagine what it would be like to lose a child, especially one so young. I’m so sorry. I wish that there was something that I could do to take the pain away.

Always remember that John is with you, and looking over you. He’s now an angel on your shoulder. When you feel that little nudge come over you, that’s him.

To John, and his family, I love you. Together, we will meet again. I trust and believe in that.

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

My deepest sympathy to all of John's family and friends.
I wish I could say something to help lessen the pain.
Just wanted to let you all know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

My beautiful and kind hearted Cousin We will all miss you and we all love you with all our hearts.. Nothing will ever be the same with you not here with us .. I know that you are in good Hands with my mom and dad .. I love you always and will miss you forever Love Tina Ray Tristan RaJon Jr Neela and Rocco .

im so sorry to hear about this, you are all in my prayers

So sorry, my deepest sympathies to family AND dear friends.

So sorry for you loss. You guys are like a second family to us... let us know if there is anything that we can do to help.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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