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for Justin Nothem
5 Entries
Nicholas E Nothem
December 25, 2022
Hey brother I named my son after you and I miss you merry Christmas brother . As you know these are your nice and nephew
Perez Jr
March 16, 2016
To young, to soon. To him, and his family I wish nothing, but peace, and love.
Amber Nothem
August 12, 2015
Almost nine years have gone by, my beautiful son, Justin Michael Nothem, and there isn't a minute that passes that I don't miss you with longing in my soul. I look forward to touching your sweet face again. Until then, my precious son, know you are so deeply loved. I will never let you be forgotten here.
Forever Love,
Mom
August 12, 2015
ALMOST NINE YEARS JUSTY. I CAN'T STOP MISSING YOU. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH MY BEAUTIFUL SON. I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL THE DAY I CAN HOLD YOU CLOSE ONCE AGAIN . FOREVER AND EVER.
MOM
las vegas review journal
June 18, 2010
Date: August 22, 2006
From: Margi Koch
City/State: Naperville, IL
Justin and my son Jarryd were friends while we lived in Las Vegas. He was always very courteous and would enjoy an occasional dinner with us. I know my son Jarryd will miss him. God Bless you Justin your life here on earth was way to short.
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Date: August 22, 2006
From: Thomas Wells
City/State: las vegas
Justin was a very close friend of mine, and im going to miss him dearly. We went through a lot together in the last five years. I have nothing but good memories of him. Justin was a funny, easy-going, good-hearted person with a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. I give my deepest sympathy to the family, my prayers are with you. Justin, i love you man, Ill never forget you, see you in heaven. Thomas Wells
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Date: August 22, 2006
From: Melanie
City/State: Loas Vegas, NV
I live across the street from the Nothem Family. Justin was a wonderful kid. Always respectful to me, and ever the charmer. He could ask me for five dollars and I`d walk away from the transaction feeling like I was the lucky one. he called me Edna Kravitz, the nosy neighbor from the show "Bewitched", but it was only because I cared about the choices he was making and I wanted to see him do well. He tried my patience and my pocketbook and he raided my fridge on a weekly basis, and he found a place in my heart that belongs only to him.
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Date: August 22, 2006
From: CAROL & CHRIS DRESSER & GIRLS
City/State: LAS VEGAS, NV 89145
AMBER,ANDY & BOYS... WE LOVE YOU ALL SOOO VERY MUCH. KNOW YOU ARE IN OUR HEARTS & OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU EVERY MINUTE... JUSTIN WAS SO SPECIAL AND HE TOUCH US ALL WITH HIS SMILE AND LAUGHS. THE MEMORIES OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD STREET GAMES,POOL PARTIES,4TH OF JULY PARTIES AND ALL THE SILLY THINGS HE DID AS HE WAS GROWING UP WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN...WE LOVE YOU ALL! THE DRESSERS
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Date: August 22, 2006
From: webb family
City/State: las vegas nevada
Justin was a very nice young man I hade the pleasure of talking to him when ever he would come over to our house. I know that Austin and all of the boys are going to miss him . He was a good friend . God Bless You
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Date: August 22, 2006
From: Beth Reichert
City/State: Dayton, OH
Justin was so special that God wanted him to be with Him in heaven so we only had him for a short time. He was a very caring, loving person with a good sense of humor. He was his Mom`s pride and joy. He will be missed greatly. Beth Reichert
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Date: August 22, 2006
From: Trish Sherwin
City/State: Wilmington, DE
There are no words that could possibly suggest how sad I am for Justin`s family. My heart goes out to Andy and Amber and the whole family. To this family who has suffered more sorrow than any young family ever should, my prayers are with you. Justin will always be with you, and your angels in heaven are all watching over you. Know I love you and wish I could be there to offer support. If there is anything I can do....
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Date: August 22, 2006
From: Brian W.
City/State: las Vegas
Justin, i will never forget the time we have shared together in the past and all the times you made me laugh. You were a cool friend and I will miss your company. Its sad you had to leave us so soon,but your at peace now and we will see you again in heaven. You will always be remembered.
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Date: August 22, 2006
From: austin webb
City/State: las vegas
justin aka roach known to by all his friends was one of the best friend a man can have. He always lived life to the fullest and i feel that he has no rejrets. Roach was a great MC and he loved underground hip hop and reggae music. When he entered a room he would light it up with joy and he made sure everyone was having a good time. I have great love for you my brother and i will never let anyone forget you . I hope to see you at the pearly gates because no one on this earth can replace are friendship with all my love austin aka a dub
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Date: August 22, 2006
From: sara blair
City/State: las vegas
amber& andy i know your hearts will always ache with the love you share for justin. my heart will also ache for your loss. my prayers are with you.
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Date: August 22, 2006
From: Sarah & Brett Wagner
City/State: San Diego
You are in our prayers daily.
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Date: August 22, 2006
From: Ginny Bailey
City/State: Las Vegas, Nevada
I worked with justin at the hotel and still work with you grandpa Barry...My heart and tears go out to your family. Justin your time with us was way tooo short......always a smiling face when you were at work... You will be so missed!!!! Ginny Bailey
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Date: August 23, 2006
From: Sherry Wiesner
City/State: huntsville, alabama
Andy and Amber, You are in my prayers. Juston is in the arms of the Lord, I pray for Your peace. sherry
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Date: August 23, 2006
From: Robyn Reese
City/State: Las Vegas
Justin was a good friend of and to my son James Reese. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family. Justin was a kind and gentle person who found it easy to smile and extend a hand in friendship. I believe Justin`s life impacted many people`s lives. He will always be remembered and loved by those he touched. I pray for God to bless Justin and his family.
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Date: August 23, 2006
From: Nancy & Derwood Runion
City/State: Timberville, VA
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughs and prayers and with you. Although we did not know you family, we know they are special like you, AMBER. If we return to Vegas we surely will be in touch. Love always, Nancy & Derwood Runion
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Date: August 23, 2006
From: Lauren aka Ralph
City/State: vegas
Justin. I didnt get to say my goodbyes to you at the funeral so i want you to know what I was planning on reading to you. so here it is. Justin michael Nothem, you were like my brother, my friend. i have known you my whole life and you affected it in so many ways. You are such an amazing person on the inside and out. reality still hasnt hit me yet and it still feels like a nightmare i havent woken up to yet. I seriously had some amazing memories with you. im trying so hard to be strong for you and for your family cuz i know you are happy and with god. Every time you were around me you brightened up my day. I really looked up to you and david. and still do and always will. I hope you know how much you were loved and i just wish that i could tell you one more time how much you meant to me and how much i loved you. You are amazing justin and this isnt a goodbye its a see you later I love you
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Date: August 23, 2006
From: Vickie Adimey (Derfelt PTA)
City/State: Las Vegas
Amber my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
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Date: August 24, 2006
From: Dad
City/State: Las Vegas
My Son, Today, I laid you to rest my special, special child. Today, I tucked you in to sleep and as always, you were so beautiful. Today, I told you how much I love you and gave you a kiss, adoring you as I gazed. Today, I sang to you while you slept, you looked so peaceful. Today, you went to sleep with your favorite bedtime books in your hands. Today, I closed your door, telling you how much I love you once again. Today, my love, after you were all tucked in, I walked down the hall and asked God to take care of you. Today, my son, you touched the face of God. Iýll see you in the morning my son; Iýll see you in that wonderful morning. -Dad
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Date: August 25, 2006
From: mom
City/State: las vegas
Dear Justin, I miss you so much. I love you more than anything in the world. You already know this. How many times have I already told you? I worry so much about you all the time. Now, all that I can do is imagine God holding you in his arms and telling you that you are safe and no longer have asthma. You would be so happy! You can run, swim and do all of the things that every teen takes for granted. I am so sorry that I never realized how many friends you have that love you and how many of their parents love you so much. I know that I held on too tight, but my fears and wishes were that you would always be okay. I see that God had different plans for you and sometimes I feel so angry with him for taking you from me, but I realize that you are someone special that he needs right now. I think I need you more, but we all know that He know best. I know you are in His care, but that can not stop the tears that come so often from a mother who misses her beloved son so very much. All that I can say Dear Justin, my Dear, Dear child, is that I know that I will see you in Heaven again someday and that is the only thing that keeps me going from day to day. It will remind me to live a life for God. I thank God that we raised you in the name of Jesus and that you were baptized in his likeness, so that you could accept him as your Savior,so that I can know with certainty that you are in HEAVEN! So my love, even though I hurt so much, it really is a selfish hurt because I know that you are in a better place than any of us can imagine. I hope that some of your friends will realize this and end up there with us in Eternity with our Lord. You always know the people you can count on...Melanie of course, is a one woman whirlwind, again we don`t know what we would do without them (her and WiIll and Tricia), MaryLynn and Julie are here to take care of us all as we mourn your loss. Grandma Nothem, Sandy and Barb, Aunt Frances, Margaret, Carrie and Grandma Hernandez are all here to help ease the agony of your loss. Nothing ever can, but God Himself, and I know HE will Someday. Well my baby, all that I can say is see you soon, kiss Uncle Bradley for me..... OH, and Uncle Bruce is here. I am sure by now that you have met Adam. He must also be pretty special because God took him just a couple of weeks ago. Please say hello for us. I know you won`t miss me, but I will miss you so much, it`s going to hurt bad, so when you see me cry a tear just know it`s in anticipation of being with you again. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. LOVE, "mama"" Please say a word about Papa and Uncle Monie they need God in their lives, so that they can see you again. They both hurt very bad because you are gone. I know that you can work miracles now. P.S. God made me realize that I have to stop asking "Why Me?". I am so blessed to have walked with two angels. Uncle Bradley that I got thirteen wonderful years with and you my baby that God thought that I was special enough to give birth to you. I love you more than words can say. I have so many wonderful memories of your beautiful, smiling face. Remember when I had to spend the first day of kindergarten with you? You, who ended up being my knight in shining armor! Oh my love, my darling, I hunger for your touch, Godpseed your love to me. I love you more than life itself. I need to let everyone know how much I apprecaite their gifts of love. We were able to give you a beautiful send off because of all of our caring, loving friends, most whom I have met over the years of working. I thank God for each and every one of them. I love you, my baby, God`s child. Forever and Ever your mother
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Date: August 25, 2006
From: Andy and Amber
City/State: Las Vegas
Justin Michael Nothem was born on August 16, 1986 to Amber Maria Nothem of LasVegas, NV and Michael Andrew Nothem of Portville NY. Justin went to his Eternal home on Friday, August 18 at 2:35AM, 2006 in Pahrump NV. Justin died of complications of acute asthma. He had just moved to Pahrump with childhood friend David Babi. They both had been promised jobs at a local golf course. Davidýs uncle, Joey Elliott (not to be confused with motherýs maiden name) looked after the two young men and they also babysat Joeyýs young children. Susan Large (Davidýs mother) and Amber Nothem often jokingly referred to the two as ýDumb and Dumberý. Justin quickly admitted that the latter was him. Susan and Amber and both boyýs fatherýs were sure that they would make it this time, after several attempts at becoming adults. How many parents have that dream? Really though, we thought that they had a good start. Unfortunately God had different plans for Justin. David is devastated by the loss of his lifelong friend as well as many other close friends and families of these friends. We are just flabbergasted and honored at the friends and families that have paid their respects to our beautiful, big hearted, gorgeously handsome son. Everyone wants to know that their children reflect them in a great way. We are sorry that we realized this at such a sad time instead of when it really counted. Perhaps, we are like most parents who are so afraid that their children will do all the wrong things, all the things that they did as teenagers that they try too hard to control their kids and donýt listen to the things they are trying to tell us. We know this only out of unconditional, AGAPE love for them. Justinýs mother Amber lost her mother at a young age and her youngest brother on her 17th birthday. This is for sure one reason that she clung so tightly. We also spent so much time praying and trying to save him from the asthma that we all, especially Justin hated so much. He played football, hockey, did tae kwon do and played just as hard as all of the rest of the kids. He overcame so much and wanted to be like all of the other kids and teenagers his age. He hated the breathing treatments and even though he was deathly allergic to dogs, he could not keep his hands off of them on trips to Upstate NY. There are so many people that he loved so much. His maternal Grandfather here in Vegas helped him in so many ways. First and foremost he loves him with all of his heart. He helped him get a job as a baggage handler at the Flamingo, a very coveted job, if you know Vegas. Unfortunately due to his asthma he was let go of that job. The Flamingo has no idea what they missed!!! His maternal Uncle ýMOMOý (Ray Elliott), has been such a positive influence, we just wished Ray could get rid of his anger and see Justin in Heaven someday soon. His Uncle Bob in NY, who with the short time he had with him, tried hard to teach him some of lifeýs lessons. His uncles (surrogate, they are his motherýs cousins that she was raised with after her mother passed) are Mike and Melivin Faulkner. They too have been such positive influences, but we pray they could be saved and see Justin in Heaven also. More to follow from Andy and his family and more of what our beautiful Justin was like.
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Date: August 25, 2006
From: STACEY & KERYSTIONNA
City/State: LAS VEGAS
FATHER,YOUR HAND IS HEAVY UPON US NOW.TEACH US TO UNDERSTAND YOUR WILL AND YOUR WAYS.FATHER,WE THANK YOU FOR THE LOVE THAT HAS CALLED JUSTIN TO YOUR SIDE & CALLS US TO REJOICE.PRAISE HIM,ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW!FATHER,WE THANK YOU FOR THE MERCY THAT SENT YOUR OWN SON INTO DEATH SO THAT WE WILL NEVER BE DEFEATED BY DEATH.PRAISE HIM ABOVE,YE HEAVENLY HOST!FATHER,WE THANK YOU FOR THE LOVE WHICH THROUGH THE RESURRECTION OF YOUR SON KEEPS US ALIVE BY YOUR SPIRIT EVEN IN THE MIDST OF DEATH.PRAISE FATHER,SON & HOLY GHOST! YOU CAN TAKE AWAY THE HEAVINESS OF OUR SORROW. FILL US WITH JOY LET US SHARE THE PEACE OF THE UNDEFEATED LIFE IN CHRIST WITH JUSTIN FOREVERMORE.AMEN! JUSTIN IS TRULY A GOOD PERSON WITH A BEAUTIFUL HEART & SOUL,BUT IT WAS JUSTIN`S SMILE & LOOKING AT YOU WITH THOSE SWEET EYES THAT MELTS YOUR HEART.I GOT TO SEE JUSTIN`S SWEET,CARING & LOVING SIDE WHEN HE WOULD TALK,PLAY,SIT OR GET PILLOWS,BLANKETS,LAY & WATCH TV WITH KERYSTIONNA WHEN SHE WAS LITTLE AND HOW IT WOULD MAKE KERYSTIONNA SMILE.THE ONLY FLAW THAT WE COULD SEE WAS JUSTIN BEING A BUFFALO BILLS FAN AND NOT A 49ers FAN,BUT WE LOVED HIM ANYWAY & WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS.
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Date: August 25, 2006
From: Leslie Wade
City/State: Las Vega s
I knew Justin from my cousin Melanie which she lived across the street from .I will miss hereing justin come over to her house when i`m there for the weekend or just for hoilday dinners or parties .It will diffently be quit wiht out him there ...I`m glad I got to know Justin when I got to..This whole thing has been so socking...But I know he is in gods arms and being safe .Thank you Justin so muc for telling me I was cool for eingme and to stay who I am and never change for anyone at all ... I will diffently miss u ....May god bless ur family .. I`m praying for you guys ...Leslie you were an awsome person thansk for always making me smlie and laugh ..
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Date: August 27, 2006
From: Joye Turock
City/State: Olean, NY
I know many of the Faulkner`s in Olean and am very sad that they lost a family member so young. I can`t imagine what you are going through and my heart hurts for you.
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Date: August 27, 2006
From: Uncle Jim
City/State: Las Vegas
Justin, You will always be remembered as that funny kid that used to run long to catch that pass in the end zone and do your crazy dance. You had the best sense of humor although you passing was sudden and shocking to everyone, you will be missed more than you will ever know.. I hope your family investigates your death because I feel that more could have been done to prevent what happened. If I`m wrong then I`ll except it but I know in my heart something isn`t right.. Hopefully your parents and family will find out the truth. You will be missed PAL forever! I love you as a nephew and I will never forget you. Uncle Jim
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Date: August 27, 2006
From: Denise, Mike, Brandon and Ryan
City/State: Las Vegas
Amber, Andy and family: Our hearts go out to all of you. It was such a shock to hear that Justin was called to be with the Lord at his young age. We have so many memories and that is what we have to keep and hold dear to our hearts. I remember when you brought him home from the hospital and now we have to put him to rest one final time. I`m so sorry I wasn`t able to make it to the services-You know I would have been if I could have. I love all of you, we all do. The only thing that consoles me is knowing he no longer has to suffer. He`s in God`s hands and I know he will be watching over all of you. He was so close with his Uncle Mony and his Grandpa and his whole family. God Bless all of you. The Emley Family
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Date: August 27, 2006
From: Melanie in NY
City/State: Olean, NY
Andy, Amber, Nick, and Jake, how we groan in the spirit for you all. We have often wished Las Vegas was closer so the cousins could know one another better. We have such great memories of Justy, especially the one with him falling in the mud puddle at Oak Hill Park here in NY! What a sweet and lively spirit. May God wrap you in his loving arms and may you be comforted by His ministers of grace. One day He will wipe away all our tears. Knowing our boys are safe and whole with Jesus makes heaven that much more precious. God bless, Melanie, Amber, Rich, Beka, Chris, and AC.
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Date: August 27, 2006
From: Mollie Jarvis
City/State: Horsheads, NY
To: My Amber and Andy From: Your Friend always! Mollie Please keep this poem close to your hearts as you try to find the answers. Remember God needs young angels too! I love you both and I am thinking about you and your family. Bradley Paul will walk with him and they will walk with you both forever! Love you! Keep My Memory Keep my memory with you, For memories never die; I will be there with you, When you look across the sky. I will be there in the clouds, In the birds that fill the air; In the beauty of a fragrant rose, You will find my memory there. You will feel me in the tenderness, Of a baby`s gentle touch; You will hear me if you listen, In the twilight`s gentle hush. When your hearts are heavy, And you feel that you are alone; Just reach down deep inside of you, For your heart is now my home. I will always be with you, I will never go away; For I will live on in your hearts, Forever and a day. Allison Chambers Coxsey c1996
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Date: August 27, 2006
From: Patrick Aaron
City/State: Turtlepoint, Pa
Andy and Amber, I`m So sorry for your loss. No parent should have to endure a passing of a child. God must have better plans for Justin as he is made his voyage to him. Although I didn`t know Justin, I gathered from his friends that he has made his mark on this sometimes dreadful world. God rest his soul......
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Date: August 28, 2006
From: Coralie (Warner) McMahon
City/State: Portville, NY
Amber and Andy, I don`t know if you remember me, but I was a few years behind you at Portville Central School. I actually graduated with Ray and he was always special to me. The moment I heard about Justin`s passing, I was filled with sadness and thoughts of all of you. I actually got to meet Justin when he was just a little guy in Las Vegas when I was visiting the Emley family. If he grew up to be half the person his parents were, he was truly special. Please know that many of us in Portville are thinking of you and praying for you. God Bless you and your family during this difficult time.
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Date: August 29, 2006
From: Paul and Ellie Jacobson
City/State: Milwaukee
Andy and Amber, We were so saddened to hear the news about Justin. Please know that our hearts to out to all of you, and that we are glad that you had so many family members to be with you at this difficult time. In hopes that memories of happy times will carry you through the dark hours, Paul and Ellie Jacobson
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Date: August 29, 2006
From: Sue
City/State: vegas
Justin (my eddie Haskel) You have been David`s Best friend since you guys were little kids, you grew up together and became men. You were and will always be like my son. Everytime I see David I keep waiting for you to come around the corner and say "hey whats up sue" and be my Eddie Haskel. No matter how upset I was about anything you always made me laugh. Thats how i will always remember you forever. I love and miss you so very much my eddie haskel.
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Date: August 30, 2006
From: Nannette Morgan Giberson
City/State: Portville
Dear Amber and Andy and Family, Rick and I (Nannette Morgan Giberson) are so very sorry for your loss. We lift up to the Lord for strength and healing. We continue to hold you in our prayers. Your friends in Christ Rick and Nannette
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Date: August 30, 2006
From: Matt
City/State: Las Vegas
I`m a lucky person to have had Justin as a really good friend. Everyday I think more and more about the good times that we have had, and the good times we will have whenever I see him again. Justin was the one person who could make you laugh even if you have had the worst day. Numerous times I can remeber I would be in a bad mood, but once Justin came along and cracked a joke all of my worries would seem to fade away. I will never forget the times we would have conversations about life, whether it was what we wanted to do when we were older, or the next time we were getting out of Vegas and going to the beach. Justin made me realize that you have to enjoy life everyday. I`m glad to know that he was always happy no matter what. There are too many good things to say about you and the adventures we used to go on, but I will just keep those in my memories. I`m still waiting for you to call me to see what I am doing later, but I just make myself think that you ran out of minutes in your phone like always. I hope you saved me a seat up there, because it will be nice to see a good friend again. -Matt
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Date: September 03, 2006
From: Dave Gover
City/State: Leawood, KS
Amber and Andy, my prayers are with you. I know only too well the pain of loosing someone that you love. I know Justin is in Heaven now with my Jill. Knowing Jill, she will take care of him as if he were her own. I know the pain will be great but remember that God has a plan and although Justin and Jill were taken long before we were ready for them to go, He needed them. I believe they are with us each day, watching us, feeling our pain and our happiness, guiding us ever so gently in the right direction. You have not lost Justin, he will always be with you in your heart and memories. The pain will ease over time and the memories of the good and happy times you had together will take over where the pain had been. I wish I could be there for you. Dave
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Date: September 04, 2006
From: Sean
City/State: lasvegas
justin nothem you where such a good friend to me and my family you and david where like two big brothers to me.everytime saw you justin you always make me laugh like when i was little we would go in ant sues back yard and jump in the pool and play and have fun.But when i got the call from my dad and said that you where here any more i was so in shock because i just saw you and you looked great and handsome hahahah but i will never forget you loveyou.sean
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Date: September 04, 2006
From: Maxine (Chesebro) Latten
City/State: Portville, New York
Thinking of you at this time of great sorrow. I can only imagine what you are going through. As a friend of ours once said, "No parent should have to bury his child." Our sincerest sympathy to all! Maxine (Chesebro) Latten & Family
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Date: September 05, 2006
From: nick
City/State: olean,NY
hey bro i no although we fought you loved me and i no that well see you again love u.
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Date: September 15, 2006
From: Amber Nothem
City/State: Las Vegas
Dear Justin, I just want all of your friends that they are welome here at anytime.It would actually be a comfort to us. I also wanted to let everyone know that you may deceased to this world, but not in Heaven. YOU ARE ALIVE NOW! None of the worldly things that used to mean something to you no longer have any meaning. You live in the Glory of God which none of us can imagine. You do love your friends and family and wih them all to see you one day. I know that you fully understand John 3:16 now. I will be at that same table. I am happy to see that Matt wants a seat there too! I want David and Matt and any of your friends to come and visit. I promise not to cry.They really do bring me smiles, until I can once again see you,MY Knight in shinimg armor. I miss you my love. I miss your dirty socks, your washing two things in the heavy duty washing machine, I miss your stinky bedroom. I can never have you back here on this earth. There really is a whole in my heart, but once I lay my eyes on you and can hold you again, it will be gone. I must tell "Uncle Jim" not to worry. We are waiting for one thing and then it will begin.It will never bring you back, but I will make sure that you did not die in vain....(even writing that hurts). I love you and I am so frustrated that I can`t just have you back, but if you can, just a little touch on the shoulder or a light kiss would be like Heaven right here for a few minutes! I Love you MY Son. So MUCH, SO MUCH to infinity. P.S. Your friends can revisit here and rewrite as I intend to have this set up for a year. AGAIN, I LOVE YOU MORE THAN I CAN EVEN UNDERSTAND.
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Date: September 20, 2006
From: nick
City/State: las vegas
hey brother i miss you i wish i could of said at least good bye bro iluv you see you when im older luv you so so sosososososososososososososososososososososososososososososososososososososososos much
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Date: October 10, 2006
From: Amber Nothem
City/State: Las Vegas
To Everyone that knows and loves Justin, I just wanted to let you know that you can access three beautiful poems that Justin had published on poetry.com. Go to that website and put in Justin Michael Nothem. That will bring up his poems. I am very blessed that after getting out of the hospital last October, Justin presented me with "Rose". Stop over, I am also belssed as I have them framed on my wall displaying his talent.He will always be my little charmer. Thanks everyone, for loving him. Amber (Mama)
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Date: October 20, 2006
From: Andrew Nothem
City/State: Las Vegas
Justin- You are always on my mind my son. Pain and agony follow me always. Yet,I am comforted by Our God. He had a reason for taking you now and I will trust the Lord with all my being. After reading the book "90 Minutes In Heaven", I know what your first minutes in heaven were like my son; I know you are PERFECTLY content. All who know Him will be joining you, I cant wait to see that perfect smiling face. I know that when I breath my last, YOU will be the first one who greets me and what a day that will be. I must march forward my boy, for now that is required of us. I will go and serve the "Great I AM" as I know that is what He wants. I am well aware that you do not think of earth much as you are in so much joy,peace,and love....I would not have it any other way. I love you and I will see you later. Dad(Pappa Bear)
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Date: October 27, 2006
From: nick nothem
City/State: las vegas nevada
hey bro i miss you so much everyday.i just wish one last time i could have told you i luv you.im srry for the last fight i luv you ill see you at the table ill be strong for all of us buddy. i luved it when you called me that and you use to say go for it you were so cool and i miss you well i luv you more than anything.i always remember the smile when i tickled you would laugh.you use to drive me to school and i remember you would say i luv you buddy geuss wat i luv you buddy ill see you agian alright buddy see ya
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Date: November 23, 2006
From: Dad
City/State: Las Vegas
Justin- It is Thankgiving day today which is our first major holiday without you. I know that you are so very joyful today where you are but I want you to know how much I hurt and miss you today. This pain will follow me the rest of my days on this earth as there will always be a hole in my heart with your shape. I will go on Justin and we will celebrate the holidays this year though it will be so very hard. Nick and Jake need to see our strength and our faith now more than ever. I know that you would not have it any other way as you loved this season so much. So, my son, Happy Thanksgivig to you and I am so thankful today for the 20 years God loaned you to us. I love you now and forever. -Dad
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Date: November 27, 2006
From: Taylr
City/State: Las Vegas
We miss you very much. All of your family cared about you very much. We all miss you and keep you ion our prayers.
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Date: December 19, 2006
From: Kelsey
City/State: Las Vegas
Dear, Justin, i remmber when Nick,Jake, Rachel,and I were playing smear the queer with us and usally u would win. I miss u so much, Kelsey
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Date: January 10, 2007
From: Kayla and Amber
City/State: Portville
HEy nick sorry to hear about your brother.If you ever wanna talk about it you can come to us and you know that.. we love you!! ~*Kay and Amber*~
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Date: January 10, 2007
From: Kayla and Amber
City/State: Portville
HEy nick sorry to hear about your brother.If you ever wanna talk about it you can come to us and you know that.. we love you!! ~*Kay and Amber*~
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Date: January 16, 2007
From: Kristen
City/State: Las Vegas
You were a very nice brother to Nick and all of your family misses you alot.No one can take your place.
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Date: March 07, 2007
From: David Carraway
City/State: Las Vegas
Any one who ever met Justin would agree with me when i say that all who knew him were privleged to be his friend, and though his presence will be forever missed he will never be forgotten... may he rest in peace.
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Date: June 05, 2007
From: AMBER
City/State: LAS VEAGS
DEAR JUSTY, A YEAR AGO TODAY I DID NOT KNOW HOW LITTLE TIME I HAD WITH YOU. IT DOESN`T MATTER THOUGH, BECAUSE GOD KNEW AND PROVIDED TIMES FOR US TO BE TOGETHER AND CLOSER. REMEMBER WHEN ERIK WAS SUPPOSED TO GO TO NY WITH ME? YOU DID. I THANK GOD FOR THAT EVERYDAY. WE HAD AN ESPECIALLY CLOSE TIME AT DISNEYLAND, WE HAD A SPECIAL TIME WHEN YOU WROTE YOUR BEAUTIFUL ROSE POEM FOR ME AFTER I HAD SURGERY. YOU PAINTED A BEAUTIFUL ROSE PAINTING FOR MOTHER`S DAY. YOU BOUGHT ME MY 7TH SEASON OF "BUFFY" THAT I KNOW SET YOU BACK A BIT. WHEN YOU BURNT YOUR HAND AND I HAD TO DRIVE YOU EVERYWHERE, OUR TALKS WERE SO GOOD. ALL OF THIS MEANS SO MUCH TO ME YOU WILL NEVER KNOW. YES, YOU WILL, BECUASE I BELIEVE THE BIBLE WHERE IT SAYS THAT WHEN OUR SAVIOUR COMES FOR HIS PEOPLE, THE DEAD IN CHRIST WILL RISE AND WE WILL MEET YOU IN THE SKY. I BELIEVE THAT GOD LET ALL THOSE UNEXPECTED THINGS HAPPEN,. SO WE COULD BE CLOSER, IT`S NOT ALWAYS EASY BEING THE MOTHER OF A TEENAGER, BUT I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING TO HAVE YOU AND YOUR TEENAGE REBELLION BACK. I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVED ME AND I KNOW YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU AND I KNOW GOD LETS YOU FEEL IT NOW, NOT THE SORROW, OR IT WOULDN`T BE HEAVEN, BUT THE COMPLETE, UNCONDITIONAL LOVE.I MISS YOU SO MUCH . IT STILL HURTS SO BAD, BUT I KEEP MY HOPE IN THE DAY WHEN WE WILL MEET AGAIN AND I CAN TOUCH YOUR FACE. THERE`S A SONG THAT SAYS WHEN WE MEET FACE TO FACE WHAT COULD BE BETTER THAN TOUCHING THE FACE OF JESUS..I HAVE THAT ANSWER..FORGIVE ME JESUS, BUT TOUCHING THE FACE OF THAT BEAUTIFUL SON OF MINE WILL BE BETTER THAN ANYTHING IN THIS WORLD, UNIVERSE ETC... I HAVE FINALLY BEEN ABLE TO GO TO YOUR RESTING PLACE 3TIMES NOW BECUASE I REALIZE THAT IS ONLY YOUR SHELL. THE REAL YOU IS WITH GOD. AND SOON WE WILL BE ALSO. IT`S A BLINK OF AN EYE. I HAVE MADE YOU SOME REALLY BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS. SOME REALLY BRIGHT PURPLE ONES THAT I CAN IMAGINE YOU WEARING PURPLE ROBES OF JESUS. I`M SURE MY FLOWERS ARE NO WHERE NEAR WHAT YOU HAVE THERE, BUT I KNOW YOU KNOW MY LOVE. NO MATTER HOW LONG IT TAKES FOR US TO GET TO HEAVEN, I DON`T THINK THE PAIN WILL EVER LESSEN OR THAT I WILL MISS YOU ANY LESS. YOU DID NOT DESERVE WHAT THAT DOCTOR DID TO YOU, BUT GOD KNEW WHAT HE WAS DOING AND I KNOW HE WAS RIGHT THERE. I JUST HAD TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I HAD FALLEN QUITE APART, BUT AM GETTING BETTER, I`LL NEVER STOP MISSING YOU, BUT I AM CONCENTRATING MORE ON THE DAY I CAN TOUCH YOUR BEAUTIFUL FACE. I CAN FEEL YOU SOMETIMES AND I KNOW YOU CAN FEEL ME, ONLY NATURAL WITH A LOVE THAT IS SO STRONG.I AM TAKING GOOD CARE OF THE OTHER 3 BOYS, I KNOW YOU WOULD WANT THAT, BUT I WILL NEVER FULLY BE OKAY UNTIL WE MEET IN THE SKY.THEN IT TRULY WILL BE HEAVEN. I WILL CONTINUE TO BRING YOU BEAUFTIFUL THINGS BECAUSE THAT`S WHAT YOU ARE... BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT. I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU. MAMA
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Date: June 05, 2007
From: AMBER NOTHEM
City/State: LAS VEGAS
jUSTY, I FORGOT TO TELL YOU THAT DAVID BABEE IS STAYING WITH US. I DECORATED YOUR ROOM REAL NICE WITH ALL OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL PICTURES AND I AM SURE YOU KNOW ALREADY KNOW, BUT HE HAS BEEN STAYING IN THERE WITH YOUR STUFF (AT FIRST WITH SOME TROUBLE BECUASE YOU WEREN`T THERE PHYSICALLY) AND HE SUFFERS MY WRATH JUST AS YOU DID. HE MUST KEEP IT CLEAN. I THINK YOU WOULD BE HAPPY TO KNOW THAT WE ARE HELPING YOUR VERY BEST FRIEND. HE IS SO LOST WITHOUT YOU AND WE NEED TO GET HIM ON THE RIGHT TRACK. SO FAR SO GOOD. I WISH TO GOD THAT WE WOULD HAVE BEEN MORE ACCEPTING OF YOUR FRIENDS...WE JUST WORRIED SO MUCH. WE WANTED ALL THE BEST FOR YOU AND KNEW HOW TALENTED YOU WERE WITH POETRY AND PAINTING AND YOUR PERSONALITY. YOUR FRIENDS KNEW THAT. THEY ALL LOVE YOU SO MUCH. SOON YOU WILL HAVE A STONE THAT THEY CAN VISIT. I REALLY LIKED SONNY AND MATT. REAALLY, NOT JUST BECAUSE OF OUR JOKE. ANYWAY, I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT DAVID IS DOING WELL HERE AND PRAY THAT HE CONTINUES AND MAYBE GOES TO CHURCH WITH US. SUE AND BRIAN WERE OVER FOR DINNER LAST SUNDAY AND SUE WENT HOME AND CRIED FOR TWO DAYS MISSING YOU. LOREN WAS ALSO BROUGHT TO TEARS BY THE MENTION OF YOUR NAME AND LITTLE ERIC TALKS ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME. DON`T FEEL THE SADNESS, MY BEAUTIFUL CHILD, FEEL ONLY THE LOVE.MINE IS THE ONE THAT WILL ALWAYS BE FOR EVER AND EVER AND YOURS FOR ME.HOW COULD WE NOT BE SUCH A PART OF EACHOTHER AND NOT HAVE SOME CONNECTION? ALSO, I HEARD ASHLYNN SINGING A SONG THE OTHER NIGHT AND I JUST KNEW YOU COULD HEAR HER TOO AND AT THAT MOMENT, I KNEW THAT ASHLYNN WILL FOREVER HAVE A GUARDIAN ANGEL ALL HER OWN.SHE STILL REMEMBERS YOU. JUST KNOW THAT HELPING DAVID GIVES US A LITTLE RELIEF OF OUR TERRIBLE GRIEF OVER YOU. I KNOW THAT SUE WOULD DO THE SAME YOU.YOU HAVE TAUGHT US SO MUCH IN THE SHORT TIME YOU WERE HERE. FROM EVERYONE WHO EVER LAID EYES ON YOUR BEAUTIFUL SKIN AND FACE...WE MISS YOU MORE THAN WE CAN BEAR AND THE ONLY THING THAT I CAN DO IS GO TO GOD AND ASK HIM TO BRING ME CLOSER TO YOU AND HE DOES.PRAY FOR DAVID AND HIS FAMILY YOU HAVE THE MAN`S EAR RIGHT THERE.PRAY AND TALK TO ERIK AND JAKE AND NICHOLAS TOO. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU, CONCIOUSLY, UNCONSCIOUSLY, IN ANOTHER UNIVERSE.. DIMENSION....ANYWHERE THIS STARANGE WORLD HAS TO GO, I WILL BE THERE TO LOVE YOU. WE GO WITH GOD. MAMA BEARR
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