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for Roy Johannesen
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Sonja Johannesen
April 30, 2013
It's been a while. I have been thinking of you a lot lately. I still miss you a lot and wish you were here to give me advice and a hug. I wish I told you more often what a great big brother you are. I don't talk of you often; I get too sad and don't want the folks to get sad either. I think of you in little things, in nature, in inside jokes, at the house, all the time. I just want you here with us again. There has just been too much loss for our family. You are forever in my heart, always on my mind and I miss you everyday.
Sonja Johannesen
November 23, 2011
Wow it's been 3 years since I've written??? Seven years today and it still sucks. Miss Roy so much.
Ninette Kayton
October 19, 2010
I miss U Biv.
Sonja Johannesen
November 23, 2008
four years without you big brother is not an easy task. I miss you and could use your words of wisdom right about now :o)
Love you always
Sonja
Sonja Johannesen
August 7, 2008
I didn't sign the book for your birthday this year. I thought about it, but with Bestefar passing away earlier in the month I guess it slipped my mind. You however are never out of my mind, I hold a piece of you all the time. I worry that the pieces I hold of you in my mind and heart are getting smaller as the days go on, but then I think of something you would say or do and the pieces grow with each thought and memory. I love you so much Roy and wish all the time you were still here to guide me and support me in my decisions. To give advice on all the big things in my life and most of all just to see and hug. I miss you with each day that goes by and pray that the day will come when we will all be together again. I will wait patiently for that day as I know time is of no concern to you any longer. I love you and miss you big brother! Give Bestefar a big hug from all of us, especially Bestemor.
Love Sonja
Sonja Johannesen
November 23, 2007
So it's been three years since you died. I was pretty okay today, but for some reason Tuesday was super hard for me. I cried just a little today and now I think I am okay again. I just miss you sooooo much and not a day goes by that I don't wish you were still here with us. I often find myself wishing for your advice and a great big hug from you. I want to hear you say my name again I want to see that look on your face when you are laughing. I just miss you and everything about you. I love you!
Always in my heart
Sonja
Sonja Johannesen
August 21, 2007
So I did not have a good day on Saturday. I went to your grave and thought I'd be fine cause I usually am... well I just broke down and cried. I couldn't understand why all of a sudden I needed to cry. I have been thinking about you more and more lately. I guess that's all, just thinking of you as always and missing you too much! Can't wait to see you in heaven big brother.
Sonja Johannesen
August 13, 2007
Had a dream about you last night, you looked great. I miss you a whole lot big brother. You have no idea what a hole has been left in my heart from you being gone, but I am working on filling the hole with all the memories of you. Love you and will forever miss you.
john newman
June 28, 2007
roy,
You are awesome dude. Norwegian Prince!
LAURA MINARICH
June 27, 2007
HAPPY BITRHDAY ROYYYYY. WE LOVE . WE MISS U.
Ninette Kayton
June 27, 2007
Happy Birthday Biv! we will be blowing up a nice 2 inch mortar for you tonight...hope you see it!
today as I was putting the groceries away, it said ROY G BIV on the back of the princess pop tarts I almost didnt let megan get. I get it, just so you know :o)
susan martin
June 27, 2007
Happy Birthday Roy!
God Bless your family today - and everyday. Keep watching over them and all of us. Love u, Miss u, susan
Kristen Ferrara
June 26, 2007
Happy Birthday In Heaven....
We love you and miss you so much.
Sonja Johannesen
January 18, 2007
I am missing him a lot this week, not sure if it's anything in particular that is making me miss him more then usual. But it is not good this week. Trying to keep it together, but there is so much that I wish he was here for. I wish he was here to just be with us again.Joachim and I are so much nicer to each other now and I wish Roy was a part of that. God I miss him!
Kari W Johannesen
December 11, 2006
My dearest Roy,
It's been a long time since I wrote to you too, but I miss you so and it is hard to write down my feelings.
Joe was just here, came up to say hello and to help us out a bit in the garden. We feel that we can help each other out this way and I think it makes him feel closer to you, being with us.
At least that is how I feel when your friends come by. We havn't seen Brian for awhile, and I hope he is OK. This Christmas is very hard for me Roy. I don't feel like decorating or celebrating at all, but I know I must for the family's sake and you would have wanted med to carry on the traditions.
Bestemor and bestefar won't be able to make it here this year, he doesn't want to struggle with the steps, it takes too much out of him, so I guess we will go there Christmas Day, a new tradition since we lost you, now it is only the four of us on julaften
As you know, Sonja has moved to a new apartment and she missed your help. She did all the painting herself, with some help from Viki and it looks great.
Viki has been a great help for Dad too, she comes every day and she brings him to the doctors.
This makes life easier for me and I feel less stress. Every day I think about you and miss you, but I do carry on as you asked us to do, even though I have stumbled several times this year. Even though it has been 2 years now, the loss is still as hard as ever.
I love you Roy and you will forever be in my heart.
Love Mom
joe ferrara
December 6, 2006
Hey Biv,it's been a while since I wrote to you. I miss you pal, think of you everyday. I talk to your dad a lot and we talk about you and how you touched our hearts. The holidays are here again Biv and it's just not the same without your holiday cheer! Well Biv I don't know what else to say but we LOVE you and MERRY CHRISTMAS! P.S I know you got some connections up there so pull some strings and send down a nintendo wii to the nearest wal-mart so I can pick it up for lil joey there sold out everywhere HA! HA! HA! I know your laughing love you Joey.
Sonja johannesen
November 23, 2006
Well it's been two years and I still miss him like crazy. It still doesn't quite feel real to me yet. Joachim was telling me about someone who lost someone and it didn't really sink in until 7 years later. Can that be, 7 years and then maybe it will feel real, that he is gone? I recently moved again and the last time I moved Roy and his friends helped. Roy helped me move every time and it just wasn't the same withouthim lugging my heavy stuff up stairs. :o) Miss him for more then just the moving ability.
Well we managed to enjoy the day and toasted and said the normal norwegian prayer before dinner in memory of Roy. We miss you and love you like always!
Love always and forever~always in my heart!
Sonja
Sonja Johannesen
October 24, 2006
Hey Roy, I thought of you the other day. I was at work alone in the morning and walked past an area you had been when you came to visit me at work. It was so weird I got this overwhelming sadness and then it passed. Idon't know what it was or why it happened since I walk passed the same spot all the time ,but that day it hit me. I continue to miss you every day and wait to see you again, i ntime I know we will all be together again and I know it probably is going very fast for you in heaven but a lifetime on earth without you is too long at times. But I will try live that lifetime as you wanted us to, to the fullest. I still think of you when I see the beautiful clouds and I wonder if you had a part in them. I love you for all time and can not wait to see you again. Missing you!
Sonja
Kari Johannesen
July 28, 2006
Hello dearest Roy,
I have not written for some time, but I think about you all the time, and dad too, and we talk about you and miss you terribly.
It is such a comfort for us to read the letters from your friends, and from Sonja and Joachim of course.
Mette and Isabel are here from Norway now and they came in the middle of our kitchen construction.
We hired Joe to do the work for us and he is fantastic and I hope you are not mad that we are using him, but it is a comfort for us to have him here, as he was such a good friend of yours.
We love you Roy, and are waiting for the time when we once again csn be together in heaven.
Love mom
LAURA & MARC MINARICH
July 22, 2006
HI BUDDY!!! HAPPY B-DAY. JUST WANT TO SAY HIGH AND SAY ITS BEEN VERY TOUGH.SEND MANY EXTRA KISSES TO YOUR FAMILY TONIGHT OK, FOR THEY ARE NEEDED.(AND A BIG HUG FOR LIL JOEY) I READ WHAT PEOPLE SAY AND I CRY . I HOPE YOU CAN SEE HOW LOVED AND MISSED YOU ARE. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THE GOOD BOY, SWEETIE PIE. AND ALWAYS I WISH I HAD A WATERMELON!! I HOPE YOU HAVE EVERYTHING YOU DESIRE UP THERE. AND I WAS HOPING YOU COULD HELP ME WITH MY POKER HAND!! HAHA SEE YOU AGAIN MY FRIEND
Kristen Ferrara
July 20, 2006
Sweet Sister,
Dont worry your beautiful brother is with you always. Hes closer to you NOW more then ever before. Roy is all around you . I pray for your comfort and your family.I hope you know how much he loved you all , because i did. You were all so very special to him. You are in my thoughts and prayers for your peace. God Bless
Sonja Johannesen
July 18, 2006
I miss my big brother! I seem to miss him more and more each day. I don't know when I stopped writing these to him and started writing them about him. Maybe that's because I know he is gone and if there is a heaven and he is in it, I am sure he already knows what I am thinking and doesn't need to read it. I hope he can come to me in a dream and give me some of the advice that he used to. He was always so good at making me feel better. I love him so much and miss him every day that I am on this earth.
Ninette Kayton
June 29, 2006
Dear Roy, I just wanted to say Happy Birthday in Heaven, to the most amazing person I have ever and will ever meet. I just pray you see the way you touched people. Almost every story Jay or I tell to anyone, always starts with " One time with Biv" I know you wouldnt want anyone you love being sad, and though it is hard sometimes not to be I try to think of how you would want to be remembered, and that is with laughter, and friendship.
Forever,
Ninny
Susan Newman
June 27, 2006
Happy Birthday Dear Roy!!!!!!!!!
I know you're having a beautiful birthday because you are so beautiful. I miss you and I thank you for every day that you watch over all of us that love you. Sonja and Jochem, your messages were so uplifting and I send my love to you both and your mom and dad every day. God Bless You All! Your Baby is smiling down on you. Happy Birthday Biv!!! I love you and I miss you. Love, Susan (Suuue)
Sonja Johannesen
June 26, 2006
Happy 31st Roy!
Joachim said it all... you are always in our thoughts and we know you are looking down and smiling. You have no pain, only joy. I hope you are spending your second birthday in heaven doing something you love. Maybe you are fishing or tossing frogs, partying :) whatever it is I know you are happy and that gives me peace of mind. I will always love you and think of you and can't wait to see you in heaven. Until then I will pass the time living life like you would, to the fullest!
I love you and miss you, Happy Birthday Big Brother!
Love Sonja
Joachim Johannesen
June 26, 2006
Dear Roy,
Happy 31st Birthday big brother! We all miss you terribly, and you're in our thoughts! Although I can't see you I know you're here with us in spirit. Your memory lives on with the people you've touched and the memories we fondly share of you. Thank you for everything!
Love,
Joachim
Ninette Kayton
May 2, 2006
We went to see your parents on Sunday. It was little Jake's birthday, and your Mom had some cake and we sang to him. I know you were there too. And it dawned on me after talking to them, that it was you who was ringing the doorbell!!! Meg went to look around and saw your picture and said 'that's my uncle'
we talk about you all the time, we know how much you loved them and we want her to know that. I miss you so much, I can't put it into words. Friends like you are 1 in a million, and I know I am a better person for having known you. All my love, Ninette
Joachim Johannesen
March 16, 2006
Think about you every day Roy. Miss you
Sonja Johannesen
November 24, 2005
Wow a year and a day has gone by. And even though we didn't hang out as often as I would have liked, it still somehow feels like it was just yesterday that I saw you. I know we didn't spend so much time together and I wish everyday, there could have been more time with you. I cherish any time we did spend together. I of course still wish everyday that what happened to you didn't, it wasn't fair that you were taken from all of the people that love you, and as many lives you touched in your short 29 years on earth imagine how many have now since been deprived of knowing you. It is evident in all the stories your friends tell that you were everyone's friend and always there for whoever needed you and it brings us peace knowing that you were so well loved by more then just your family. I truely hope you are proud of all of us, for that is all we want to make you proud.
You fought such a good fight and I couldn't be prouder of anyone else in the world then I am of you for all that you endured and all that you taught us of life and how to live it to the fullest. You showed such an amazing force of courage and brought a sense of serenity even when times were not serene and peaceful. I couldn't imagine it being possible for anyone to be going through all that you went through and keeping such a brave presence and such a desire to make all the people around you feel like it was all okay. You made me believe and understand that true happiness doesn't come from having lots of money and material things (even though you did buy expensive toys) but it comes from the fun you have while doing what you love and being around the people that care for you. I love you for all the beauty you brought to this world and all the beauty you continue to bring through the memories we have of you. I love you so much and can't wait to see you again in heaven. You are in my heart always.
Love forever and ever Sonja
Sonja Johannesen
October 8, 2005
I can hardly believe it's almost a year with out you. If you can believe it, it still doesn't feel real. I still feel like it has all been a bad dream, that I can't seem to wake up from. I guess that will go away eventually. At least I hope it does. I know Dad is right, you are saving us a good space in heaven. I still miss you everyday. I miss our talks, your advise and humor. You always tried to make me smile and it almost always worked:) I love you so much Roy and only wish you could have stayed here with us longer. I know you are well now and that is the most important thing. I hope if you are able to look down on us that you are proud. I love you and miss you!
Roy A Johannesen
September 11, 2005
Dear Roy,
I am thinking of you all the time and trust you are saving us a good spot in heaven.I miss you very much and just dont cope to well with our loss.
I have seen Brian and Joey not to long ago for coffee.I hope to see Jacob and his family soon so we do get to keep up with some of your good friends.
This is it for now we are all doing OK but miss you a bunch loads of love Dad.
Joachim Johannesen
August 29, 2005
Dear Roy, I miss you bro. It's almost been ten months since you've left us and we're still going strong. We all miss you terribly and I hope you're doing great wherever you are. I love you Roy and miss you. You're in our thoughts always.
Love your brother,
joachim
laura and marc minarich
June 28, 2005
happy birthday roy!!!! we think of you everyday, and think of everyone who's lives you touch on a daily basis. your the man roy. we love you. keep watching over your family.love laura and marc
Ninette Kayton
June 26, 2005
Happy Birthday in Heaven Biv. Not a day goes by that you are not thought of or spoken about. But you know that already dont you...
We love and miss you
Love,
Ninny
Kari Johannesen
June 26, 2005
Happy 30th Birtday in Heaven, Roy!!!
It is 30 years today since our prayers were answered and you were born.You should have celebrated your 30 birthday with us, but that was not to be.We are grateful for the years we shared, but miss seeing you grow older.
Brian called today also remembering your birthday and he has been so good to keep in touch with us.
7 months has passed and like Sonja said, it is still so hard, because when the thoughts come now, it is harder to keep thinking that we should be happy you are not suffering anymore, now we just feel the loss of not having you with us. Then I feel guilty for letting you see me cry, and I apologize for that, but sometimes I just can't be strong like you wanted us to be.
Have a grand celebration in heaven, Roy, we love you.
Lots of love always, Dad and Mom
Sonja Johannesen
June 25, 2005
Tomorrow would have been your 30th birthday. Happy 30th Birthday in Heaven Roy!
I used to love our birthdays as a kid because we'd get woken up by the family with breakfast in bed and presents to open first thing, those were great times. I hope you get that in heaven this year Roy. I had a dream a while back that it was your 30th birthday and all your friends came to give you a surprise party, you were still with us, sick but still here. You had a blast, you were living it up and talking with everyone, you had to make sure you got to everyone to say thank you. Then that dream ended, and even though it's not real, I hope there is some fun to be had in heaven.
I miss you more and more, I didn't think that would be possible but as it turns out it is. I still wish you were here with us, but it's getting easier now I guess. Happy Birthday big brother. I love you always and miss you loads.
Love Sonja
Kristen Ferrara
June 11, 2005
Hey Biv,
Were blowing off mad fireworks and thinking of you. I know you loved the summers and the 4th of July.Your birthday is real soon and you are missed so much.I cant believe you are really gone, its like a dream. I still think your gonna call or come over.Its so crazy.
love you, miss you
Sonja Johannesen
May 16, 2005
Roy,
It usually hits me when I am driving to work in the morning. I can not say why in the car, maybe because it's quiet and the morning sky is so beautiful. I have time to reflect on all the memories that seem so far away now. I fight back the tears because I can't go to work like that. Still I try to find you in everything, mostly in the sky, I look up and hope to see you looking down. I know you are looking down on us, I hope you are proud of us. I miss having my big brother around to talk to and just to know that you were always there if needed. I can't wait to see you again. I know it will be a while, but I also know you will be there waiting. I love you Big brother always. Sonja
Kari Johannesen
May 14, 2005
Dearest Roy!
Hi, it's Mom. I miss you son, everyday is a loss, but I really felt you were here the other day. You know what I am talking about. That dream was so real and I knew you were with me.
Just to see you again was wonderful and I can live on that for a long time.
Your friends are so good about staying in touch and that is also a comfort to us, since they were such a big part of who you are. Keep looking after them all, also the ones we do not hear from, I keep thinking of them too, they know who they are and we miss them too.
I look to the sky every day and I see you in every cloud and I am grateful!
Love Mom
Susan Newman
May 11, 2005
THANK U Roy!!!!!!!!! For answering my prayers all the time! I miss you and I love you and here's a little prayer that I came across and that I thought would be nice for everyone to read. It's like it's from you to us:
When I leave you don't weep for me.
Pass the wine around and remember
How my laughing pleased you.
Look at one another, smiling,
And don't forget about touching.
Sing the songs that I loved best
And dance one time all together.
As for me, I'll be off, running
Somewhere on the beach, and I'll fly
To the top of the tree I always meant to climb,
When you're ready, I'll be there--
Waiting for you.
Take your time.
It reminded me of you and Brian in that tree thing he wrote about and you and Joe fishing in Flanders. LOVE U!!!
Ninette Kayton
April 18, 2005
Hey Biv....I was just thinking about you and all the SWEET things you did. One that stands out in my mind, is Jake's christening. You were hungover, and your truck broke down on William Floyd on the way to the church. I would have given up and went hom and went back to bed...but you didnt. You hitched a ride from a state trooper, and got to the church just as we were losing control of Megan. We pointed to you, sitting in the back of the church and Meg SCREAMED " UNCLE ROOOOOOYYYY!!!!!" and ran to you. The rest of the service, al we heard was Meg's shoes click click clicking in the back rom, while sweet Roy floowed her around and kept her busy while we baptized our son. I will never forget that. There arent many young single men who would not only have done that, but you DIDNT MIND. it AMAZED me how you played with my kids. You didnt just toleraqte them because you had to, you were so SPECIAL and GOOD amd KIND ans SWEET. i remember anothyer time we left you alone in the basement and Jake was in the walker. I remember coming down the steps, to see you leaning back on the couch, with my son asleep on your chest.You said " he lookd tired so i took him out" That's one of the pictures i have in my mind i will carry with me forever. I love and miss you so much it coud bury me alive.
Susan Newman
April 13, 2005
Hi Roy! I've been thinking about you a lot and I know you're talking to me and watching over all of us. Keep it up, it gets us through the days. I miss you so much and I thank you for all the memories and the feeling I get now when I know you're sending messages from the sky. I love you Roy! (I love you too). Goodnight.
Brian Kelley
April 11, 2005
Biv how u doing buddy i miss u alot its not the same around ridge.Its sad i can't call u too hang out. Your b-day is coming soon first birthday in heaven u will be 30 wow biv wish u could be here too party.Ok biv im gonna be short and sweet luv u buddy see u oneday too then peace my brother. George
Sonja Johannesen
April 5, 2005
Hi Roy,
Guess what? I still miss you. It still doesn't seem real, I think I say that every time, I think it all the time. I was driving with Viki one day back to my house and I saw writing on a wall, I was thinking about you and then I could have sworn I saw your name on a wall and guess what there it was, words to say you are missed and to remind everyone of you. It makes me smile and I am so glad one or some of your friends took the time to do that; because it makes me smile and think of you and how much you are loved every time I see it.
I hope you will continue to look after Little Joey,Megan and little Jacob, I know it must be hard on them to know that you are gone, so keep watching out for them and showing them you are still around. It is apparent they all loved you as much as you loved them. We all miss you! Well, I love you and miss you big brother!
joe ferrara
March 22, 2005
Hey Biv,I think about you everyday,I am so mad that you had to go.Me and Kelly still can't believe it,we talk about you all the time,and say how boring it is without you.But I know you are watching over us.I finally told little joey that you went to HEAVEN, because he kept telling me he was going to give you stuff that he thought you would like,it was so hard for me,we all miss you so much biv. SUV GUT Later pal i'll talk to you soon. love Joey
Kari Johannesen
February 26, 2005
Dearest, dearest Roy,
I miss you so terribly every day, and I look to the sky for you and hear you say, "look at that cloud Mom', and I see you in every one of them, and I thank God for every day he let us have you. When I read the letters from your friends, I cry, knowing that they are hurting too, but it makes me fell good to hear them praise about you.
I love you and miss you and find it hard to believe 3 months have gone by and we have survived without you. We are being strong like you asked us to, but you can see it is hard for me. I don't want you to see me suffer, I don't want that for you, but crying gives me relief, Roy, and it gives me peace too, because I feel you are there then and keeping your arms around me.
Till we meet in heaven, Roy, take care and stay with us all.
Lots of hugs and kisses from Mom.
Sonja Johannesen
February 20, 2005
Hey Roy,
I think of you everyday, I look at the pictures from Kristen and Joey. I am so glad to have them. I miss you all the time, I can't help but wish for more time with you. You left too early in your life and it just isn't fair, but I know you are livin it up in heaven. I still look for signs of you in everything. All I know is I notice the beauty in nature even more so now because of you. Well that's all this time. I love you so much and there is no measure to how much I miss having you around. A salam malakum -- malakum my salam ;) I love you big brother!
joe ferrara
February 19, 2005
Hey BIV I miss you buddy it's really tough for everyone to deal with you going away.We think of you always. Brian and I are talking a lot, and me and the snake are hangin he was swimming in the bathtub,I told your pop about the snake and he thought it was cool.I keep thinking the phone is gonna ring and you would be on the other end but I know that can't happen. You are my best friend ROY and I miss you,it really sucks not hangin out with you but I know your in a better place, your friend forever Joey.
Brian kelley
February 18, 2005
Hey biv just wanted too say hi miss u alot.Wish u could be here summers coming u would have been thirty this year.I wish u could be here too hang out with me and everyone else i luv u biv u are in my thoughts everyday. To we meet again oneday peace my brother brian a.k.a. george.
true soldier in the sky
January 21, 2005
laura baas'
January 21, 2005
just want you 2 know we think of you everyday, your missed so much. i know your causing a ~rukkus~ up there, and i have to laugh... your so crazy... i wish i had a watermelon buddy...save me a seat up there ok. we love u
Kevin Washburn
January 15, 2005
biv,I MISS YOU TERRIBLY.. IM HONORED TO BE ABLE TO SAY THAT I WAS FRIENDS WITH YOU...ITS DEFINITELY BEEN REAL,TOO BAD THIS IS..MY REGARDS FOR YOUR FAMILY..I'LL BE THERE IF THEY EVER NEED ME..WE WILL MEET AGAIN..LUV YA BUDDY!!!!!! "LETS MEET AT THE TRACK"
Kari Johannesen
January 11, 2005
Dearest Roy! It is 7 weeks today since you left us and it still has not sunk in. I am expecting you to show up someday, but I know that is not real. I miss you so much every day and you know I think about you all the time. I have felt your presence, in the "brr" of the blender, the feeling that you stood behind me and the message to go in by the sofa and that "pling" in the vase. I know that was you.
Your friends have been great, they check in on us and they help us, and I hope you don't mind, they don't seem to and I feel we need each other now without you. I know you will understand.
I will go on and every day I thank God for the time we had with you. Take care my love and be well.
Love Mom
Brian kelley
January 10, 2005
biv whats up chillin just thinking of u.Just wanted too say hi its been boring with out u but im doing good.Ok buddy too i see u again brian a.k.a george luv u Biv
Susan Newman
December 31, 2004
I think of U on New Year's Eve remembering the many we spent at Kristen & Joe's. Keep letting us know you're around us BIV. We all miss you so much!
Kristen Ferrara
December 31, 2004
Biv
Thinking of you today.Its New Years.
Im sure we would have chilled.
I know your partying like a Rock Star,In Heaven.God Bless You my sweet friend.Miss You
Kristen
Sonja Johannesen
December 30, 2004
Roy,
Today isn't a good day, I am missing you a lot and it's hitting me hard today. I wish there was more time to tell you all the things I wanted to say before you died. Died... it is such a weird word to say when talking about my brother. It doesn't seem to be right, I don't want it to be right, I want it to be different. I want you to still be with us. I know that is not something I can ask for or expect, but that doesn't stop me from wanting it. Not a good day. I try to be strong, but it's not working. I'm sorry Roy, I'm just sad. I look for you in anything and everywhere. It's not the same as having you here. I miss you lots!
Patricia Jimenez
December 27, 2004
Roy, MERRY CHRISTMAS!! I miss you. I still cant believe you are gone, but you will never be forgotten.
At least I know you are at peace. I'll always be thinking of you!
Love ya always....
Kristen Ferrara
December 25, 2004
Hello Sweet
We miss you so much.
Thats only because you were a big part of our lives and its not the same.
I know in my heart that its fine with you,so we will carry on.
Merry christmas sweetheart.
Kristen
Sonja Johannesen
December 24, 2004
Hey Big Brother,
Merry Christmas! It doesn't quite seem the same without you. I didn't get to argue with anyone this year about something stupid and unimportant, like usual. We thought about you today like always and we miss you a great deal. I was thinking about how we always tried to find our special childhood ornaments on the tree, we were always so excited when we finally picked it out of all the ornaments, it's not the same without you. I said that already though, but it really isn't. I always loved sledding down the big hill with you and Joachim, especially the time on the lab with all your friends, those hills were so scary, but it was fun cause I was with you. The tobagon run Dad used to make for us at Independence court, that was always a blast. I miss that!
I would trade all my Christmas wishes in for the rest of my life just to have had more time with you. This isn't the way it was supposed to be, you were supposed to be here with us always. I guess that's how life goes though, you really never expect what is around the corner until POW!! it hits you right in the nose. You tried to tell me that numerous times, but I guess nothing was ever as big a deal as what we are going through now, so now it makes sense. Live life like you have no tomorrow and you'll never be disappointed, I'm trying to do that, I think it would just be easier to get through life with my big brother to give me advise. I will remain strong as I can be, cause I know you are still with me. I will always talk to you and hope that once in awhile I can hear something in return from you. I cherish you always Big Brother and will miss you forever and ever. God Natt, Sov Godt, Takk for di dag!I Love you!
brian kelley
December 24, 2004
Biv merry merry christmas went too joes last week. It was fun i thought of u all the woods and fun stuff too do.I love u biv and miss u alot.I know today is your christmas merry christmas in heven too we meet again biv peace my brother. luv u biv bk aka george.
Kari Johannesen
December 24, 2004
Merry Christmas in Heaven,my dearest son. Oh, how I miss you, especially today. You were always so excited about Christmas, but you always got sick just before, usually with a high fever, and stayed in bed for most of the day.
One year Santa Claus came, and you made it out of bed to see him, but you barely stayed for your gift before you headed back to bed.
One year you just got your braces tightened the day before, and you were in so much pain, you couldn't eat, you were so-o angry at the dentist, and me, for letting him do that to you.
But Christmas Eve was important to you, and to keep our norwegian traditions, even though some of them was corny.
I feel that you are with me Roy and looking at your picture gives me comfort. Till we meet again, my dear,I will love you forever.
Your Mom.
joe ferrara
December 24, 2004
Hey BIV, I was just thinking of when you stopped over my house for the holiday. You always brought happiness and joy to me and my family.Little Joe loved all those cool gifts you brought him. I miss you so much,and I know you are watching over the family. Until we meet again BIV. Oh ya thanks for giving little Joe your snake for Christmas, he will love it. R.I.P my VIKING friend. Love Joey
Susan Newman
December 22, 2004
Dear Roy, I want to wish you a Very Merry Christmas in Heaven. I know you are watching over all of us and you are beside your family at all times. I'll always remember how me and Kristen used to sit in her den in Flanders with you and ask you to come over on Christmas Eve but you couldn't because that's when your family celebrated and you would tell us about the foods you had and the funny stories about going in the car to your Grandmother's the next day and we would roll on the floor because sometimes you would say you weren't hungry for dinner and cause a stir at the house. And your stories about Norwegian traditions, I'll never forget it. It's weird now to go outside after a dinner or something at Kristen's house and smoke a butt because ususally you would always be out there with me and now it's just me. But I listen carefully and I know you're there. That makes me feel so good. I know you're flyin around up there laughin and telling us all to live our lives to the fullest! I miss you so much!!! I love you Roy. Suv godt, takk for di dag! Every day!
Roy A Johannesen sr
December 22, 2004
Hi Roy,
You are missed and loved very much.Someday I trust we will all be together again.
Your family and friends all attest to the positive influence you have had on us all thank you for being you.Go in peace
Love Dad
Sonja Johannesen
December 21, 2004
Roy,I think about you all the time, and I miss having you here with us where you should be. I know in my heart you are at peace and in a better place. It doesn't make it much easier though, but we are making it through like you wanted. I think about all the things we did growing up that got us into trouble and every time I think of those things I laugh and I feel at peace because I know you know what I am thinking. I know you are with me whenever I need you most and I like having you around in that way, since I can't have you with us the way we want. I will share my memories of you and look forward to everyone else's memories of you. I love you more then you may ever know. Until we see each other again in heaven. A salam malakum! (however it's spelled) I know you are responding malakum my salam :) I love and miss you big brother. We all do.
Nancy Gargliardo
December 16, 2004
He was just a little boy then, and it was Saturday and his dad was home. Saturday was the day his dad and his friend, Charley would meet at the deli. There were tables and chairs there and the guys could sit and talk and have coffee. And sometimes, the little boy went along too, he would sit up at the table and have a hot chocolate. His mother didn't come; this was a guy thing!! His name is Roy Jr.
Frank DeGiacomo
December 15, 2004
BIV wish u were here.Miss you Bro!They say we'll see eachother someday?I hope so.
Brian kelley
December 15, 2004
Biv whats up it's george just wanted too say i luv u and u were a great friend.I had soo many good times with u and u always made me feel good about myself.U were like my shrink i told u everything about me and u had a answer for everything.Wow im gonna mish u deeply.I call ur house like two times aweek and talk too ur mom dad bro just seeing how there doing.Bikeriding won't be the same biv we trooped every were man could go.Tree stands in the winter that was sooo much fun and i would get them and give them too u because i knew u liked those things.I had fun just getting them for u.Ok biv u will always be in my heart and i hope too see u up in the clouds one day too we meet again bye for now biv rest in peace. my fellow ridge boy u will be missed forever.bck a.k.a georgey. $$$
Renee Arceri
December 15, 2004
Dear Roy,I never saw you with out A smile on your face, you were A wonderful person and A great friend to my brother may you rest in peace, you are truly missed.I'll always remember you forever.
corinne barca
December 13, 2004
Roy, I am so lucky to have known you. You are truly missed ! You will for ever be in my heart. I love you
Sonja Johannesen
December 11, 2004
Roy, I think about you everyday. Everyday I remember some distant memory of you and I. I smile because of them and sometimes I cry because I realize how much I miss you. I thought about the time we accidently broke Joachim's arm. I remember how funny he looked charging towards us. Then we stepped aside and he went under the bed. We got in so much trouble because we were laughing when we should have been sorry for him. I feel bad now, but he's gotten over it now so I guess it's okay to laugh. I also was thinking about the time we went to the pond in a raft, we got to the middle when you reminded me of the very large snapper turtle we released into the pond a while back. You proceeded to taunt me with the fact that it could come up and bite me in the butt. When you saw how upset I got you immediately rowed back to shore all the while trying to make me feel comfortable and safe. You were always good at teasing as most siblings are, but you were really good at making me feel safe. God help any person that messed with Roy's little sister. I'll miss that about you. I am so glad for all the memories of you.
I love you and miss you very much. I know you are still looking out for me and the rest of us. Thank you! Love you much!
Maria Busone
December 7, 2004
Dear Roy, how I wish I was more persistent in getting in touch with you this past year. You were always my friend from the day you moved to the neighborhood. I will never forget how you always tried to stick up for me when Frankie was teasing me or wanted to "beat me up". He would always turn on you afterward and you knew it would happen, you didn't care, you were a friend. There are so many memories, I could write forever. I read Sonja's entry and she reminds me of a couple, the big hill, the pond, and just to add some more, the dirt bike that you were soooo happy to get, the fires at the end of Pine Bark, Man Hunt, Karen & Jimmy's, and the Lab... oh that Lab. What times we had. I will never forget, you were one of the first people to know about the baby and you were going to help anyway you could. I will miss you terribly and never forgive myself for not coming to find you sooner. I guess I can talk to you anytime I want now. I pray that you are at Peace. Take care my friend.
Joachim Johannesen
December 6, 2004
Brother,
You will always be with me. There are so many memories we have shared together. You taught me so many things which I will never forget. I will stay strong like you asked. I admire your strength and courage. Thank you so much for being my brother.
Love, Joachim
John Newman
December 2, 2004
ROY, a.k.a. BIV, a.k.a. ROYGBIV is one of the last gentle giants. Not many people are as tame or patient as Roy. When hanging out w/ Roy I always had a blaze of a good time (Ha, Ha!). Hamptons , handball, fishing the peconic bay& port jeff harbor,having dinner w/Kris & Joe @ sound beach& rocky point. On school bus w/ heavy metal t-shirts hangin w/ BK. Biv you were always a pleasure to be around. Miss you, love you JOhn Newman a.k.a. SBRONE. LOng Island memories forever..
Joey Ferrara
December 2, 2004
BIV I just thought of the day we went fishing and we got caught in that tornado that hit new suffolk. It was raining so hard we could'nt drive the boat. And you made us raincoats after we were already soaked. We were laughing so hard because of the rain we crawled under the bow and laughed even harder because there was no room for us under the bow.BIV remember the boat spun around and we ended up out by robins island with almost no gas. New Suffolk was trashed and you said something blew up! Ahh that was so funny. Well you know the ending BIV, the weather cleared up,we hauled all the way back to flanders, and ran out of gas right by Cheshire's house. We rowed the rest of the way in, about 100' tied the boat and laughed and laughed that was some day. ROY I will never forget you. Your FRIEND Joey
stephanie nuzzo
December 1, 2004
You were an angel that fell from the sky,if you had been tears in our eyes, for fear of losing you may we never have cried,return home safely to the heavens roy <3
Deborah Nuzzo
December 1, 2004
Roy,
Your light will forever shine in the hearts of all who loved you. Rest your peaceful head upon the angels shoulders for now you are at peace. The fond memories we have of you will forever be in our hearts.
Joey Ferrara
November 30, 2004
BIV you are my best friend.Even know I can't here you I know you are around me. I want to say so many things,you always told me, be strong joey.When I had a problem you were always there to help no matter what it was,from digging an 8 by 15 hole to repair my bulkhead to bringing all the gatorades and sandwiches for our weekly fishing trips."BE PREPARED JOEY" you always said to me.Remember all the METS games you me and little joey went to I always said FREE TICKETS BIV LETS GO METS.You give me the strength to carry on, I will be strong like the VIKING you are pal.When I was driving home after your sevice it felt like you were in my car with me, then all of a sudden there you were the biggest RAINBOW I ever saw then two more popped out.ROY G BIV I know you are watching over me kristen and joey you will never be forgotten!! I love you so much ROY> your buddy joey. P.S ROY I will get my hunting license like you told me to I will be "PREPARED"
Walter Newman
November 29, 2004
To My Old Buddy Roy, A real nice guy! I loved talking with you about Norway and Norwegian nostalgia. I will miss you.
Dani Gibson
November 29, 2004
Roy you were an amazing man. Kind, thoughtful, sweet, funny, selfless.....These are the words that come to mind when I hear your name. Watch over all who loved you. I will never forget our bike ride in search of the albino deer or our many fishing escapades. Roy you will never be forgotten.
Sonja Johannesen
November 29, 2004
Roy,
Words can not express how much you will be missed. I love you so much and thank you for all your words of advice to me, it never mattered to you how long a conversation it would be, you always had the time. A person couldn't ask for a better big brother or friend. I cherish all the memories of us growing up together...the pond, stick ball, hide-n-seek in the dark and the big hill, to name a few! I will always miss you, but my memories of you will keep you in my heart forever. I love you big brother!Be at peace!
Love you forever and ever, Sonja
Patricia Jimenez
November 29, 2004
Roy, You are genuinely a nice good hearted man and will be missed. Rest in peace. You will never be forgotten.
Jack Rector
November 28, 2004
Roy, you will be remembered always as the great guy and awesome friend to all. Watch over us and rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone
Kari Johannesen
November 28, 2004
A loving message to my son, the light of my life. I miss you so terribly, but I will be strong for you and so will your whole family.
Love Dad, Sonja and Joachim and Mom
DAWN MINARICH
November 28, 2004
~YOU WILL BE MISSED!~
MARC & LAURA MINARICH
November 28, 2004
ROY, YOU ARE A SOLDIER, WE LOVE YOU, WE WILL MISS YOU.....
Susan Newman
November 28, 2004
Roy's strength throughout his battle was amazing and I am forever proud to have known him. This world as we know it will never be the same without him.
Gud Velsigner Viking!
Kristen Ferrara
November 28, 2004
My Sweet Beautiful BIV
I will always remember your smile.
Rest in Peace my sweet Friend. You will never be Forgotten. Peace and Blessings
Kristen
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