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Rich
June 18, 2025
Beloved Boy. Tomorrow at 8:30PM 20 years will have gone by since that evening which marked the last time these human arms held you. I take much comfort knowing Kana and Grandmother are with you. I know you greeted them upon their transition with open arms and that famous smile! Even all this time later, I still struggle, some days, with the task of living. I continue to work under your directive to "Be Happy." I continue to try to be of service through my Art, my Teaching and now, Nursing. I certainly never thought I´d fall in love again- but either way your guidance and blessing, Stephen has been both one of my greatest teachers and greatest Loves for these past ten years. I´m still not over finding his modeling pictures taken in his early 20s and seeing how literally identical you both looked at that age. When I showed them to Grandmother she too was shocked- but you know all this by now. Thank you for still showing up on those days of "mean reds" and reminding me that Buffy said it best with the "hardest part of life is to live it- but be brave- live- for me." What I see now from this vantage point in linear time and space is that, yes, my work here was faaaar from done. My growth and understanding had merely begun standing all those years ago in the shallowest of shallows of understanding. As always, I think of you on June 19 and September 21. This year, with its two decade marker, is special. Talk to you in the liminal space and through my love for the beautiful boy you sent me.
Richard Width
June 18, 2024
Almost 20 years and I still see you, feel you.... Always. Thank you for staying close
Ed
June 18, 2021
Hey You!
16 years has gone by so quickly. I think of you often and always say, "hey Jeffrey!" When my cats are looking up at the ceiling and nothing is there for me to see. Miss you!
R. Width
June 18, 2021
16 years... Life truly is a mere blink of the eye. For all you did while enfleshed, for all you continue to do from your `Angel Perch´- My endless, everlasting Gratitude and Love .
Richard Width
June 18, 2020
Beloved- I am now a Hospice nurse full time I addition to maintaining my Artistic career. Thank you for sending Stephen my way. In so many, many ways he is part of our tribe and I know you would love him as much as I do. I know you were there to meet Hazel- give her my forever love- I know you two are having a heavenly ball!! I carry you in my heart. Always. ❤
Wes Acosta
June 18, 2020
Fifteen years ago today, I touched your hand and face one last time in this life. I still think of you often and your laugh hasnt faded away from my memories. I miss you. But, I know youre in a paradise with my mom, watching over me. I hope you are smiling proudly at the man Ive become. I know someday we will be together again. Until that day comes, I will continue to be a good man and work to make this world a better place. I love you, Jeff.
Richard Width
June 19, 2015
Today, the 19th of June, at @8:50pm it will be ten years. Even if I don't always feel it, after a decade on this journey, I know that we are held safe and protected in an abundant universe of endless possibility where nothing is truly lost and love is the undeniable thread running through the vibrating fabric of all created matter, all constructed time and all of endless space. There really is nothing but Love in the end, more love than one can even imagine
Hazel Johnson
November 14, 2012
Time has a way of mending broken hearts, but never closing the gap that was left when you left for a better place. I will always be here for u. All my love forever......Grandmother
R
June 20, 2012
As you once wrote to me... "I wish I could give you the Sun, Moon and Stars for you are My Sun, Moon and Stars." Thank you for your continued presence in my heart and my life. I love you honey always and always, forever and forever. See you when my work is done ;)
Jean Santiago
June 20, 2012
Love and miss you friend! Xoxo
Ed Hoover
June 16, 2012
Hey There!
Seven years is a long time! Miss you tons and miss you all the time. We are off to Spring Awakening music fest in Chicago and know you would love the music so stop by and enjoy.
Keep shining on all of us!
XX,
Ed
September 23, 2011
Happy Birthday Jeff. I miss you!!! XOXO
R
September 22, 2011
:) Love you :) Happy Birthday :)
R
June 22, 2011
I love you honey, but you know this. The little anniversary video I made for the quiet six year anniversary is up on Facebook. I saw a speaker who summed up what our experience was: we were asked to "cultivate the courage to be imperfect, the compassion to first be kind to oneself in order to truly be compassionate to others, connection as the result of authenticity, and most importantly, to fully embrace our vulnerability knowing that our vulnerability is what makes us beautiful."
See you when my work is finished... XOXO
June 21, 2011
Another year and continual love for you. Grandmother
Ed Hoover
June 21, 2011
Hey Darlin!
I knew there was a reason I couldn't sleep last night-6 years and it seems like yesterday...missing you tons especially since I've moved back to this sweaty state! Keep checking on us every once in a while!
Love Always,
Ed
Robo Callison
June 20, 2011
Hey boy,
Wow I can't believe six years has past already! I can close my eyes, picture you and see the bright light that flood’s the room when you smile. I miss you kiddo. 2011 has not been my year so far as you can see but, the most important thing is that Jason and I are trucking and doing excellent. We are going on 19 years now can you believe that? LOL
We LOVE & MISS you!!! XOXO Robo & Jason
December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas Honey
Rich
October 31, 2010
I am missing you tonight, beloved.
Ed Hoover
June 24, 2010
I know that you know that I didn't forget! Just took the right time to sit down and say that I miss you terribly and thank you for checking in from time to time. I always know it's you when the cats are staring at something that I cannot see and that's when I say "Hi Jeff!" and I feel a little better. I will never forget you!
Love Always,
Ed
xx
June 23, 2010
You will think it's strange but I named my eBay store Jellybeandeals. It's dedicated to the friendship we shared, and the silly nickname you gave me. Jean-bean-jellybean! Just writing it puts a smile on my face as I imagine your smile when you would say it.
My lil' man Alex loves to help me with the business. He loves to place the Jellybean business cards in the packages, and to help tape them up. I had to laugh when I asked him last night to grab the peanuts so he could help me place them in a box. He said, "No Momma, I can't do that! It will make me really really sick." ha-ha! (He's allergic to real peanuts) It's moments like this, or when he questions me why there are yummy Jellybeans on my business cards that I think of you.
If you could only imagine that 5 yrs later the legacy of our friendship would live on with my business. You are with me everyday, and when Alex asks me why there are Jellybeans on my business cards I just tell him why.. because of you! My friend Jeff who called his Mommy Jean-bean-Jellybean. :-))
Love you!
Your Jeannie-Beannie
R Width
June 21, 2010
My Beloved... :) You walk with me always as I walk with you. Five years ago, I wondered how I would live in this world without you. One year ago, my life fell irrepairably apart. Today, I begin again where it all started... and I can again hear you whispering your love for me in my heart.
Robo Callison
June 19, 2010
Hi kiddo,
Thank you for watching over us on daily basis. Missing you! XOXO R&J
Hazel Johnson
June 18, 2010
My wonderful grandson, where have the past 5 years gone. Everyday you're in my thoughts and always in my heart. I look around and see your face in all places. I love you as always, Grandmother
Gary Powell
May 28, 2010
I ran into your mother at the new Winter Garden Village about two weeks ago, and we had a nice chat remembering and smiling about you, then I cried all the way home. You are gone, but you are not forgotten.
Robo Callison
March 17, 2010
Thinking of you and wanted to say hi. xoxo R&J
Rich
December 25, 2009
I find this Christmas I am lacking your strength... I was really happy. Now, it's worse than if I had never allowed my heart to open again. Just stay beside me? Help me understand why? Love you.
December 22, 2009
My dear Jeff....Christmas is here again. Time passes, but your memory is as strong as ever with me. With eternal love...Grandmother
Heidi
November 2, 2009
I continue to think of you every day! I miss that smile and laugh so much. I wish you were still here, but know you are at peace. I wrote about you in class the other day. It made me think of the many memories we shared together. And every day I get on to Colin and have to use his middle name. I stop and smile. Maybe that's why he still doesn't listen to me when I say Colin Jeffrey... :-)
Thinking of you always. Love and missing my buddy. xoxo
Ed Hoover
October 4, 2009
Hey Darlin,
Wishing you a Happy Be-lated Birthday! I know you know I didn't forget your day but I have to write it for my own piece of mind. Love and miss you always!
Love,
Ed
Jean Santiago
September 23, 2009
Happy Be-lated Birthday My Friend!! These days with 2 babies, it's a surprise if I remember to eat my breakfast. As time goes on, losing you so soon doesn't get an easier. Each day I still feel like I can pick up the phone and call, and then the sad reality sets in that your not here. Wishing you were here to see me with my babies. You'd be surprised how I have taken to being a Momma. Remember that I always said NO to kids?? Ha-Ha! Personally, I waited way too long!!! Chasing after a two year old, with a baby on my hip takes stamina, patience, and strengh that I didn't know I had. Wishing you were here to celebrate your birthday!! Say Hello to Jason Schraw for me. Remember there are no rules on your birthday, so have fun!! Loving you forever, and ever, ever, ever. (That's how my Alex says it) Love you!
Robo Callison
September 23, 2009
Hi Jeff,
HAPPY belated BIRTHDAY... Now you are just as old as me...
We miss you.... xoxo Robo & Jason
R W
September 22, 2009
Another birthday's come, babe- you'd be 36! But be glad you're not here. It's really hard and I have been very depressed wondering how much worse it's going to get. Yet, within the miasma of darkness, thank you for guiding me to CBF (who I know you love as much as I do) and keeping an eye on Us, Grandmother, Kana and all the rest. Could you maybe swing a lottery win for us? Or, barring that, a flexible part time job for me? :) Love you always and all ways.
Hazel Johnson
September 22, 2009
Happy Birthday, Grandson. You're still the brightess star in my eyes. Love, Grandmother
Heidi Schultz-McIntee
June 19, 2009
Jeff,
There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I miss you so much. I know you are at peace and smiling down at us. Thank you for all of our wonderful memories together and touching my life.
Love you always!
Jerome Scott
June 19, 2009
So now I know why yesterday felt so different. I think of you so often. I was showing a friend an old video and here your beautiful young face popped up. Your place of being the absolute most beautiful boy ever is still intact. Saw Steve Thompson for the first time in almost ten years and had to tell him of your passing. The hurt in his eyes spoke so clearly of the impact you have had on so many. I know you are watching over me and so many others with the strength and energy you did not have while you were here. Say hello to all my relatives that are regaling you with stories of my life before you came into it. I love and miss you.
Ed Hoover
June 19, 2009
Hey Darlin!
Four years doesn't make it any easier. You are truly missed and think of you often.
Love Always,
Ed
Gail Hunter
June 19, 2009
Jeff, this is your cuz Gail. 4 years seems like a long time, but they have flown by. I hope you are at eternal peace. Love Gail
Hazel Johnson
June 19, 2009
Jeff, my precious grandson, you are always in my heart, that never changes. Although it's been 4 years, it seems as if it's been a life time. I miss you everyday and always will. I love you, grandmother.
Richard Width
June 18, 2009
This forward motion... and here we are suddenly at the fourth year... so soon? And yet it feels like another lifetime. This year, I give you endless thanks for sending CBF into my life with all the signs you spoke of so that there would be no way I could miss him or (as I truly might have done) turn my back on this blossoming gift of unconditional Love and Partnership. You have guided me out of my prison of grief where the only vista I saw was a long epilogue to a life already lived. You have placed my feet upon the first pages of a new chapter, a new novel... with your hand in the small of my back and your heart encircling mine, gently urging me on... Oh, my love. My first husband. I miss you so, but I understand. And I KNOW what you're saying right now... "I told you so!"
Robo Callison
June 18, 2009
Hi Jeff,
Well, tomorrow will mark 4 years since you transitioned to a better place. I know you see what's going on with our economy. Sometimes I wish I was there with you so we could go shopping for our new Adidas outfits for night out on town. We miss you!
xoxo Robo & Jason
R Width
February 10, 2009
You are my home. Always will be. You are my bedrock. Whether you are by my side in spirit or holding my hand in the flesh. Love You. Happy Valentines.
richard w
January 1, 2009
Happy New Year honey!!!!
Grandmother
December 22, 2008
Merry Christmas, we put the tree up w/pictures of you and Kona sleeps under it all the time, just like she knows it's in honor of you. You are missed as always. I will always love you,
Rich W
December 22, 2008
Hey Hubby! I love you! While at times it feels like you've been gone for more than a mere 3 or 4 years, I still see your light during this, the season of joy, burning brightly. I am eternally grateful to your continued presence on this journey. Merry Christmas, Beloved!
Jean Santiago
September 24, 2008
Happy Belated Birthday Jeff! There is still not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I miss you sooo very much! We took Alex to Sea World, and I could feel your presence with us. I remember our last visit with Rich, Janie, and Joey. That day was such a great day with you. Guess what??? Your Jeannie Beannie is pregnant again. Call me fertile Myrtle. Who would of thought this was possible...we are getting so old. You are so deeply loved and missed. Forever your friend. Until we meet again. Much love, Jean
Ed Hoover
September 23, 2008
Hey Darlin!
Happy Birthday! I can't believe it was 12 years ago that we met. You used to give me your armband so that I could drink at Southern! Good times! Miss you dearly!
Love,
Ed
Robo Callison
September 23, 2008
Hi Kiddo,
Happy 35th Birthday Baby! Wow! It’s been 13 years since we meet. We are getting old! Jason & I just celebrated our 15th anniversary. We miss you… xoxo love Robo & Jason
Heidi McIntee
September 23, 2008
Happy Birthday a day late buddy. I miss ya more then words can say. I know you are looking down on all of us. You are definitely missed. Love ya lots. xoxoxo
Hazel Johnson
September 22, 2008
Happy 35th Birthday grandson. You know a grandmothers love never fades, and mine for you burns brightly on this your Birthday. You're always in my heart. Love, Grandmother
Rich W
September 19, 2008
What would have been your 35th birthday is Monday! I will toast you by candle and starlight! I will always miss your kisses, your smell, your body in our bed, your smile, beloved- but thank you, thank you always for staying by my side.
Tim Winfrey
July 6, 2008
Jeff...I miss you dearly. I wished we had never grown apart, and I regret that to this day. I know you are smiling down on all of us, and I am so lucky to have met such a wonderful person. Miss ya friend :) Much Love, Tim.
Robo & Jason Callison
June 21, 2008
Hi Kiddo,
wow, can't believe it's been 3 years. We miss you...
Your grandma sent me very beautiful email. Thank you...
xoxo
Ed Hoover
June 20, 2008
Hello Darlin',
I can't believe it has been 3 years. Time goes by so quickly but I want you to know that you are not forgotten. Take care and we will all see you soon!
Love,
Ed
Hazel Johnson
June 19, 2008
My dear grandson, today 3 years you left your worn out physical body to become the wonderful healthly person I want you to be. I miss you today as much as I did that day. You will always be in my heart and soul. I love you....Grandmother
R Width
June 19, 2008
Here we are again. June 19th. Another year gone. This makes three.
Beloved; how I miss your physical presence at my side- still- with every breath, every heartbeat, every moment...
It doesn't get easier, but it does get easier to live with- even as this world seems to get harder to live in.
Yet, as we so often said, we didn't choose to become enfleshed because it was going to by easy.
We became enfleshed to do what good we could; to recreate our unique connection to the universe.
Love You, my sweet Husband.
Robo Callison
May 29, 2008
Hi Jeff, I sent your name to the moon!!
You joined the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter “Send Your Name to the Moon” Project
Date: May 29, 2008 | Certificate No: 1115583
R W
February 14, 2008
Happy Valentine's Day, Hubby! Love Love Love U!
January 7, 2008
Happy New Year Honey!
R
December 14, 2007
Another Christmas season, Beloved... Love You... I see you in every ray of starlight and feel you in every moment of joy. Holding you, as always...
Ed Hoover
September 23, 2007
Hello Beautiful,
Happy Birthday! Miss you daily and can't wait to see you again!
Love Always and Forever,
Ed
R W
September 17, 2007
Another 'would have been' birthday approaches... I know you are well where you are- in fact I know you are brilliant where you are- and even though I know life must go on, always on, always and inextricably forward... I still can't help wishing every moment that you were here with me...
R Width
July 4, 2007
Yesterday- 2 years ago on July 3rd- I scattered your ashes into the ocean at Lido Beach... It feels like a million years. Yet also mere moments. I have not been able to find adaquate words- words which neither rage nor weep- for this 2nd anniversary of your transition. When I asked you late that night, 2am, in the final week in the hospital when I was holding you, both of us laying on your hospital bed "what am I going to do when you're gone? I just found you. How can I let you go?" Your only response was "Be Happy."
Who knew that would be the hardest task of all.
I would love to self destruct. Like some great artist of the past- a Hemingway or a van Gogh... but I'm not built that way anymore. Maybe I never was. Yet, I was always built for passion and inspiration. My sister had often said in the past that she has never met anyone with the passion for living that I have... Had. It is the one aspect of myself which has vanished along with you, beloved. The one aspect I had always thought as the constant in my existence; that I had built so much of my understanding and 'beingness' on. For now duty, responsibility, honor, integrity... these will have to substitute for passion; stand in for inspiration. Sadly, now, 2 years later, I suppose I am still at a loss to see what has been gained by the past. Yet, I do see what needs to be done. So... I guess there's that... but then, I've always done what needed to be done- even when it was difficult or painful or made me quake in my old cowboy boots (yea- the ones you hated which, sorry, I still love lol!). So there it is. Finally. Some words for the 2nd anniversary.
Ed Hoover
June 20, 2007
Hey There,
Two years and it does not get any easier. Miss you terribly but am comforted in knowing you are there looking down on us. See you soon!
Love Always,
Ed
Wes Acosta
June 20, 2007
My dear Jeff,
2 years bud, and I still miss you as much as ever. Not a day goes by that I dont think about you, talk to you, and ask you to guide me and look out for me. And you always have. I wish I could hear your laugh one more time, have you call me a dork one more time, and to be able to tell you I love you one more time. 2 years and I still mourn at losing you. But it's also 2 years closer to seeing you again.
With all the love in my heart,
Wes
richard width
June 19, 2007
:(
Heidi McIntee
June 19, 2007
It has been 2 years today sweet Jeff. We all miss you so much. So much has changed that I wish you were here to share with me. I think about you every day. Love you always buddy!
Hazel Johnson
June 9, 2007
Jeff-
Two years have passed since you have been gone. I grieve for you every day. I know you are in a better place. But that doesn't keep me from missing you.
Thanks for Rich- sometimes we are two lost souls, but we get over it. He is doing great in school. You knew he would.
Your Mom and Tommy are just like I used to be by you. I think they are worse with Sofia.
Tracy is still a great mother. Guess what? She wants to be an attorney. We know she can do it.
Always remember you are the love of my life...
Grandmother
ed hoover
April 13, 2007
Missing you!
R W
February 12, 2007
Hey- Heart of my Heart, Light of my Soul... Happy Valentine's Day... early... :)
r
January 2, 2007
The Triumphant (For Jeffery)
There is no question that he existed.
A Man of Valor, Love, and Honor.
Once he hoisted his sails for the silver, sailing seas,
who could blame us for casting our tears
as we wiped away his lips from his drinking cup,
or dusted away his prints from the coffee table.
But, alas, let’s not forget his voice
that echoes through our hollowed halls or
his breaths which linger in the air as
we inhale them into our lungs.
What pangs that shake our hearts, as the figure
is merely our shabby shadow!
Yet, should we wish to compose a Dream,
a victorious sight we shall witness
as our champion sails through the night
into our hearts to forever remain
Our noble man, The Triumphant.
Inn
rich
January 1, 2007
Elyse and I are with you this dawning of a new year, just as you are with us... Love you, Husband.
Jean Marie Santiago
December 30, 2006
Hi Jeff~~
As we bring this New Year in, it will be filled with past memories of spending them with you. Not a day goes by without the memories of your sweet smile, and your boyish charm.
I miss you, and wish you were to here to see my big bouda-belly. Hugs & kisses,
Jeanie Beanie
Richard
December 5, 2006
The holidays are here in full swing and I'm missing you- but I see and feel you everywhere... I love you, honey.
Ed Hoover
September 23, 2006
Happy Birthday One Day Late!
Missing you and remembering your 23rd birthday at Jungle Jims 10 years ago-so much fun. See you soon!
Love,
Ed
R W
September 21, 2006
You'd be 33 tomorrow honey if you were still in that body. We'll be going out to celebrate at the usual place! Love you forever and always! Happy Birthday!
R W
September 6, 2006
Jeffrey Neil Johnson Sansbury, 31, was adventurous film editor,
trainer
June 25, 2005
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/
Jeffrey Neil Johnson Sansbury lived a lifetime in his 31 years,
those who knew him said.
Sansbury was 11 when doctors diagnosed him with juvenile
diabetes. That's when he told his grandmother Hazel Johnson he
knew he would die young.
They were at his great-aunt's funeral, Johnson said.
"He said, 'I'll be the next one buried here,' " she recalled.
Sansbury died Sunday at his Winter Garden home in the arms of his
partner Richard Width Jr. The cause was diabetes-related kidney
failure.
Sansbury was born Sept. 22, 1973, in Winter Garden. He moved in
with Johnson when he was 15. She was smitten with him since the
day he was born.
"He was the prettiest boy you ever did see," Johnson said. "Just
one look at him would melt your heart."
Sansbury was adventurous, and started a whirlwind life soon after
he graduated from West Orange High School. At 18, he lived on his
own in a New York City loft, working as a Bugle Boy model and
waiter to pay the city's high rents.
The high cost of living wore on him, and after about a year,
Sansbury returned home to study marine biology, work with
dolphins at SeaWorld Orlando and learn film editing at Full Sail.
Then he was off to Los Angeles, where he helped edit the
television series Scrubs. After six months, he was back in Winter
Garden.
"He could stay away for a while, but he would always come home,"
Johnson said. He worked as a fitness trainer in the cardiac-care
center of Health Central in Ocoee. Sansbury loved animals and
adopted a Siberian husky, Kona, and a Siamese cat, Tiki.
The work was hard on Sansbury. Diabetes was slowly destroying his
body. Still, he pushed himself hard. Patients needed him.
Sansbury continued to live life at full-speed. During breaks, he
lay down to rest, Johnson said.
He met Width, a Shakespearean actor, at the health center.
They fell in love that day. It was as if they knew each other
before they met, Width said.
Sansbury was dying for much of his two years with Width. His
kidney failed May 2004. They talked about helping others, living
well and dying well.
Sansbury was fearless to the end, when he was brought home from
the hospital to die, Width said.
Johnson said her grandson died with a smile on his lips.
Sansbury is also survived by his mother, Donna Sansbury; sister
Tracy Sansbury; brother Eric Sansbury; niece Sophia Staley;
stepfather Tom Sansbury; father Dennis McAninch; uncles Mark
Johnson, Bill Sansbury and John Sansbury; aunt Lou Johnson, and
grandmother Marie Sansbury.
National Cremation of Orlando is handling the arrangements.
Gail Hunter
August 23, 2006
Hi Jeff, had you on my mind today. Don't have much mind left, but you do share part of it. I wish everyday that we had never grown apart, and I miss those wonderful pics you sent me while in California. Oh, heck I just miss you in this life....Always missing & loving you...Cuz
Hazel Johnson
July 21, 2006
6-19-06
Hi Jeff
It's been a year since you've been gone. Seems like yesterday. Then again, a million years and I miss you terribly.
Thanks for sharing Rich with me. He has been a life saver and I love him dearly.
I walk out the back door and there is always a jasmine bloom and I think of you and smile.
You would be so proud of Tracy, she is such a good mother. Sofia has your chin and looks so much like you and is very sweet.
Your Mom has found out what it's like to be a Grandmother. She reminds me so much of myself when you was born.
I love you-
Grandmother
richard width
June 25, 2006
one year down... god only knows how many more to go... i wrote this poem about us during that hurricane that blew through our last summer in the flesh....
'Hurricane'
When the storm raged
Our windows were wide
And unshuttered.
Ravaged orange blossoms
Wove within moist hurricane air
A tapestry of intoxication
The flickering candles
Melted edges
Chair, bed;
Him, me
Making everything seem
More real
Taking his soft strong body
Into my arms-
His crooked open smile
Flashing off the driving rain
On our ancient patchwork quilt
We lay
Two pieces of Life’s
Exhausting puzzle
Interlocked
Inseperable
Even as the winds grew
And the darkness deepened.
i love you soul mate... see you soon...
Ed Hoover
June 18, 2006
Hey You,
I can't believe it's been a year. I never thought I would be sitting here writing this. I always assumed that every few months I would turn the corner and you would be there and we would catch up. Since I've started my new life in Chicago, I wonder with every new thing I see or experience if you have done or seen the same. I hope so. I thank God (I know you weren't that close!) for the decade I was allowed to be blessed with knowing you and it pains me to this very moment that I never got to say good-bye- at least I can say hi whenever I want and believe that you hear me.
Although I only met Richard at your service, I'm happy you found each other and were happy. You deserve it. Just wanted to let you both know that.
I do not know how to end this other than I miss you and I love you and can't wait to see you again.
Love Always,
Ed
rich
April 30, 2006
Better Days by the Goo Goo Dolls... i love you honey....
R Width
February 5, 2006
We're firmly in the New Year, Warrior Mate of Mine. Jean got married... she looked so beautiful, didn't she? Still wish you were here in the flesh, but I'm learning to live with the constant pain... amazing what we human animals can cope with... given time. Grandmother and I turned a real corner around New Years. We weep- but not that often. We hurt- but the wounds have closed and now we just pick at the scars. Ah well... we are doing what you wished, anyway, and we are content. Thank God you left us each other... Til I write again. I Love you, Love you, Love you, Mmmmwwuuuaaaah!
Jean Marie Young
December 28, 2005
Hello my friend,
We are approaching a new year without you, and I know we all can’t let go of the wonderful memories we have of bringing in a new year with you. I never imagined how hard it would be to lose you my friend. Even though I know you tried to prepare me, and I acted not to notice…I knew. Like for instance, the beautiful jewelry box you gave that you had inscribed, “However rare true love is, true friendship is rarer.” Yesterday I picked it up from the store, I had it polished. I am so afraid to misplace or loose that gift that I so cherish like your friendship, that I toted it all the way to Germany and back. You meant the world to me, and now I find it funny that I have a jewelry box that I can’t let out of my sight. You gave me that gift because you knew…you knew that losing you would be hard on me. I know that you left people that you were closer too, and I can’t imagine the gifts that you left for them to cherish. I can’t imagine their pain, because I know mine, and it isn’t easy to go through a day without you. Every time I get stuck in bumper to bumper traffic…I want to still call you. That was an odd ritual I shared with you. Maybe because when I was stuck in traffic, fearful that someone would rear-end me…I was thinking of you when you got your first car and gave me whip-lash. We had so many good times, and it is so hard for me to imagine no more. I pray that you come to me in my dreams every night. I pray that you will let me know you are OK, and that you knew I was there for you the night you passed away. I just want to know that you knew I was there. I now keep the Wicked and Brother Bear soundtrack in my car to stay close to you in traffic. I find ways to still keep you as close as I can. Last night you did come to me, but it was all a dream...you were still here and we were having another good time. I miss you daily, and I think of you through out my days. I still can’t imagine more days without you. Even though you were my moodiest and pickiest friend, you were my true friend. You were true, and I loved you for all that you were. I like so many others feel pain daily without you here, but we know your existence here was cheated. You felt pain and you struggled everyday to get your body to go, and to keep us happy. You are so missed by so many. I love you my friend!!
Jeannie-Beanie (aka: Grace)
R Width
December 23, 2005
...Christmas is nearly here... there are no words to say, are there? Your tree is beautiful (if I do say so myself). Just stay near; okay beloved? Missing your sweet kiss and the strength of your arms around me... And it goes on and on and on...
Heidi McIntee
December 7, 2005
Hey buddy. Well, the holidays are almost here. As I was buying gift cards today, I thought of you. A conversation we had a few years back while shopping at the mall. How thoughtless you were saying giftcards were, even though you didnt know I had purchased one for you that year. (you were too picky for me to pick out something at Abercrombie). :-) Anyway, I always remember that when I buy those things. I miss how much you made me laugh and smile. Your sweet, handsome smile.
rich
November 21, 2005
another night goes by without sleeping,
cause i know i won't wake up next to u,
another life goes by without dreaming,
and i can't help but think mine will too,
i'm pleadin with u to understand-
baby it's u
when i look up in the sky i see u
then i turn and close my eyes,
and it's u
when i'm sittin all alone in my room, everything reminds me of u.
the time is slow and i'm sinking
into a hole blackened with lies
i'm pleadin with u to understand
how much i adore u
i'll be there till the end
when everything falls down
will you hold my hand...
rich
November 6, 2005
oh hunny- it just goes on and on, doesn't it... i love you and i know you love me... we are one...
September 27, 2005
"What is beautiful is a possession for all eternity."
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Wes Acosta
September 23, 2005
Happy Birthday Jeff! Although you are not physically here with us, you are always in my thoughts and in my heart. I love you and I miss you. I am happy you found Richard, and in turn gave me the gift of another best friend. Thank you.
Richard Width
September 22, 2005
My Beloved One and Only Soul Mate,
It's your 32nd birthday today. On my 35th birthday you told me we should celebrate all the birthdays to come now that we had finally found each other after all these years of seeking. Well, I celebrate you today my Love and I hold you in an endless embrace my heart of hearts, my soul of souls... Happy Birthday, my Warrior and my Hero... Until we can embrace again... I love you... R.
Jean Marie Young
September 2, 2005
TO REALIZE
To realize
The value of a sister, or brother
Ask someone
Who doesn't have one.
To realize
The value of ten years:
Ask a newly
Divorced couple.
To realize
The value of four years:
Ask a graduate.
To realize
The value of one year:
Ask a student who
Has failed a final exam.
To realize
The value of nine months:
Ask a mother who gave birth to a still born.
To realize
The value of one month:
Ask a mother who has given birth to a premature baby.
To realize
The value of one week:
Ask an editor of a weekly?newspaper.
To realize
The value of one hour:
Ask the lovers who are waiting to Meet.
To realize
The value of one minute:
Ask a person
Who has missed the train, bus or plane.
To realize
The value of one-second:
Ask a person
Who has survived an accident.
To realize
The value of one millisecond:
Ask the person who has won a silver medal in the Olympics.
To realize the value of a friend:
Lose one.
Time waits For no one.
Treasure every moment you have.
You will treasure it even more when
you can share it with someone?special.
-author unknown
You will always be that someone special to me, and will remain treasured, and cherished forever.
Forever Your,
"Jeannie-Beanie" or Your
"Grace"
Jean Marie Young
July 4, 2005
My Dearest Jeff,
Your memorial service was so spectacular. Richard did a wonderful job. You had to be so proud!! Your write up in the paper even made it to the 2nd most e-mailed article of the Orlando Sentinel. The only article that beat you was Dale Earnheart's because he was 17th in a race. Your article was shared more than local & national news. There I go again, bragging about you. I know you hated it when I boasted about you, but I was always so honored to be your friend and apart of your accomplishments. You were so loved and you meant much to so many. It's still hard when I pick up the phone to call and realize this is for real, this isn't a dream, you really are gone. The reality is so hard for me. Our friendship, your family, and the wonderful friends you've introduced to me have meant the world to me and will be forever cherished. I will keep you in my heart always, you will remain my true bestfriend. Finding a replacement for you is impossible, you were one of a kind!! Your laughter and smile's will be what I will miss most. They were so infectious. You were so gentle in nature and had the kindest heart, you were all that a friend could want and have. Looking back in the course of our friendship, I realize although you were moody at times...how did we ever not fight, argue, or complain about each other? We had such a great time growing up. In most cases, too much.
You will remain forever in my heart, and will be missed so much!! I love you, Jean
(aka: your Jeannie-Beannie)
Richard Width
June 29, 2005
My Beloved Soulmate,
I have no words, so I will use anothers...
"It was enough to have kept Love safe amidst this Wilderness of Stars..."
As you wished, I continue.
All My Love,
R
Good Night Sweet Prince, may flights of Angels sing thee to thy Rest...
June 29, 2005
Wes Acosta
June 27, 2005
I will greatly miss Jeff for the rest of my life. Truly one of my best friends, he looked out for me, took care of me, and loved me like his own brother. The memory of his smile and the sound of his laughter will always resonate in my heart. There is no measure for the love we have for him.
To Jeff - I will see you next lifetime.
Jennifer Lanza
June 27, 2005
Jeff, your smile, sweetness and sense of love is just a couple of things that I will never forget. Your strength is one that I admire and evenly though you were taken from us... you are now at peace. Which is more then I could ask for. It is nice to know that you are another sweet angel that will watch over all that have loved you!!
Enjoy the peace that you have gained and sore high in those clouds! I will see you again my friend! I love you!!
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