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for Chad Brickey
Nicole La Rosa
June 12, 2010
I can't believe it's been 9 months...it makes me sick to my stomach to picture your face and realize that all we have are memories and to know that you are really gone. I just can't believe the road in which our lives have taken us. I know you are in a better place but I still think you really belong here right now. Our daughter graduated 5th grade this week and you didn't get to be there, I know you would have come, she was so important to you. You would have been so proud of her with all her awards and straight A's...I know I am! I just think it's so unfair that you are gone and it sucks that nothing can bring you back. I am so sorry for never understanding you until you were gone...everything makes sense now but at the time all I could do was give you problems b/c I didn't understand. If there is one thing I remember it's that you were PASSIONATE about our daughter, you wanted to be a part of every major event, you were there for all the soccer games and plays and other events...and you did so many fun things with her...and I am sure I never said it before but I will say it now...THANK YOU, thank you, thank you for being such an awesome loving dad and for wanting nothing but the best for our Caitlin. I miss you and I wish you were still here.
Ginger Hammachi
May 14, 2010
We still feel you with us, the same as we did 8 months ago. I hope that you feel us with you as well. Miss you always my son.
John LaRosa
January 24, 2010
Still thinking of you everyday.
Ginger Hammachi
November 30, 2009
We missed you on Thanksgiving Day, Chad...like we do every day, only more deeply felt because everyone was there sharing stories about you, especially the funny or cute ones. Just last Thanksgiving, you walked right in the door and starting carving the turkey not noticing that you dripped nearly all of the oil from the pan down the side of the stove, which I didn't even see until the next day! How wrong that you couldn't be with us this year as well... WE ALL LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU. You'll always be a part of us, and we'll always miss you every day, especially at family times like this even though we really do feel your presence, just in a different way...a way we don't exactly comprehend, but you do now. I miss your voice so much you know. I wish I could hear you now.
Nicole
November 26, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving...Caitlin still talks about "how high daddy would pile the food up on his plate" at Thanksgiving...I could tell she missed you today but the day went well and it goes without saying that you were missed yesterday, today and for the rest of our days....
caitlin La Rosa
October 12, 2009
I miss you sooooo much.
I love you.
Nicole
October 12, 2009
Today makes it a month since you were taken away from your family and friends, although it seems like just yesterday that this nightmare begun. It feels so strange knowing you will never be here to pick Caitlin up for the weekend or holidays. In just 2 days she will celebrate her first birthday without her daddy. Caitlin misses you so much. She seems to be blaming herself for feeling like she didn't always do her part in being a daughter, "why didn't i call him more often?" or "look here's a text that daddy sent but look, i didn't send one back" ... I explain to Caitlin that she was and is the best daughter you could of ever asked for but I know it doesn't mean the same coming from me, if only she could hear you say those words!
I never imagined what life would be like without you around. I never realized what an impact losing you would have on everyone. We all miss you so much and when I say "I am sorry you are gone..." I truely mean it. I am trying to be the best mom I can be for our daughter but there's no book that tells me what I am supposed to do or say. I am so unprepared for all of this and it is at this time that I wish you were here to help me...
All that I can ask is that you help guide Caitlin in the right direction. Please keep her safe and happy, allow her to feel your love from heaven above and continue to be her guardian angel...she needs to feel your presence now more than ever...
We will never forget you, Caitln will always be your Little Lady and no one will ever take your place.
Corey Brickey
October 8, 2009
My brother Chad had a way about him some of which he may have got from me. He became a father and I still haven't, maybe for this reason now I have to look after my niece in a whole new way. I hear from everyone of how much Chad looked up to me. Despite his flaws I think he turned out to be a better man than me. I see all the pictures of him with Caitlin and it tears my heart out of my chest. The love he gave her amounts to more than all my acomplishments together and if I could have took his place I would have. He cried out to me in his death, it woke me from a sound sleep a hundred miles away. That was my brother, my only brother and that is the last feeling I have from him though I know he is fine now I will never forget that dreaded feeling of what went wrong in that minute. It will influence every aspect of my life in retrospect and in the future. I will never love him more than I do now. I will never let justice pass him by. I will never forget that as much of me he had in him I have just as much of him in me. Caitlin is now as much the part of my brother as she is my niece and I will never let her down. I feel I let Chad down by not spending enough time with him especially when he needed me the most in his last moments even though I know thats not true. Chad I say to you now you will always be the best little brother a guy could have. You'll always be in my heart and you can count on me when it comes to Caitlin. See you at the crossroads, bring the beers and be prepared for me to give you hell for leaving us so early. I love you man. Your bother Corey.
Jean Moss
October 7, 2009
We miss our dear friend Chad. If there was only one good thing I could say about Chad he was a good Daddy and he loved his "Little Lady", Catlin dearly.
Sybil Campbell
October 7, 2009
My prayers have been with all of the family who loved Chad so much. I cannot imagine the pain of losing one of my children. I will continue to lift up all of those who love Chad so much.
Ginger Hammachi
October 7, 2009
My son was a good man and a good father. I can only pray that our justice system does right by him and my granddaughter. Thanks to all who have prayed for us and sent us strength and courage throughout this nightmare.
Marcus Howard
September 19, 2009
My prayers go out to the Brickey family and friends. Chad will be missed. May we all find peace in a time of tribulation. See you at the crossroads. - Marcus Howard
Erin Kelly
September 18, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to Chad's family. Although time has passed and I haven't seen Chad in years, I will never forget him. I will never forget his smile, whenever he would say hello he had this great smile on his face.
He will be missed, but I know he will be here watching over Catlin everyday.
Steve Boytis
September 18, 2009
Kerry,Ginger my deepest condolences upon the loss of Chad. You Kerry, as the closest I had to a brother, my heart grieves with you and your family. No words could I say to ease the pain, so please accept our families love for you.
September 18, 2009
Our prayers go out to the family and friends of Chad Brickey. May God bring you peace of heart and mind.
Howard
September 17, 2009
Chad, I will miss you brother. I will not soon forget the times that we spent playing in the woods of Palm Bay. I will not forget the times that you would take your basketball and run inside when things did not go your way. Your childhood friend, Kevin
Melissa Cofield
September 17, 2009
I worked with Chad and Nicole at Publix in Rosemont when we were in high school. My heart goes out to all of you, especially Caitlin. You all will be in my prayers.
September 17, 2009
Our hearts go out to the family of Chad Brickey. We have many fond memories of Chad; one that sticks out the most is the light in his eyes when he spoke of his daughter Caitlin. He was taken from her and the rest of his family and friends way too soon. We will always remember Chad and pray for his daughter to be strong and know everyday how much he loved her. The Hardesty's
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