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Martin Esteban Aleman April 15, 1980 - March 21, 2002 A Brother s Tribute Life isn t always what it seems to be, can t express what you meant to me, though your gone, we still are a team, through our family I fulfill your dreams. In the future, can t wait to see if you will open the gates for me. The night you were taken from us, my friend, I try to block it out but it plays again, these feelings are hard to conceal, you can t imagine all the pain I feel, I would give anything to hear half your breath, I know you still are living after death; It s kind of hard with you not around. I know you are in heaven, smiling down, watching us pray for you. Every day we pray for you, till the day we see each other, in my heart is where I keep you, brother. Memories give me the strength to proceed, strength I need to continue, and strength I need to believe. My thoughts, Esteban, I can t define, I wish I could turn back the hands of time. Your brother, Joel We miss you always; our lives will never be the same without you. Love you always, Your Father and Mother, Monica, Joel, and all your friends.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Mar. 21, 2005.

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Charles Truan

April 4, 2005

What a beautiful poem. I think about Esteban often and loved him very much. Everytime I share my recent fortunes with the family I think of Esteban. Ava and Amy would have loved Esteban AND enjoyed his great smile.



I will always remember you, Esteban. We Miss You.

Emilia "Vita" Truan

April 4, 2005

My grandson Esteban Aleman was very handsome and very kind.

Always smiling with a good clean mind. Not only was he tall and handsome, he was very inteligent and humble. He treated everybody with love and respect. When I think of him, I think of Psalm 1: "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the ungodly. Everything he does prospers". I miss my grandson. I thank God for creating Esteban.

Veronica Desselle

April 4, 2005

Esteban, we will miss you dearly. Although it's been 3 years since you departed, the pain is no less. I will never forget the day you walked up to me, sensing that I was sad and not wanting to be noticed. You were so sensitive to my feelings that you went out of your way to make me feel better. You are the essence of the love in 1Corinthians 13:4-7: Patient, kind, rejoices with the truth, protects, trusts, perseveres. We will remember you always. Joel, that was a beautiful poem. You said it all.



Your cousins, Roy, Veronica, Victoria and Elizabeth.

Rene & Ismelda Truan

March 25, 2005

Esteban was indeed "an instrument of God's peace." We are still learning from our dear nephew. Although painful to accept, "it is in dying that we are born to eternal life." Esteban will always be in our hearts. Uncle Rene & Aunt Ismelda

Irene Talioaga

March 22, 2005

Martin and family,



It's about 12:50 a.m., March 22, 2005.. I read Joel's inspiring message to Esteban, what a beautiful message from a young brother. May God continue to bless your entire family with love and peace. May your life be filled with faith and trust to our Almighty God.

Ricardo Trevino

March 21, 2005

The Aleman family,



Esteban will always be a close and dear friend of mine as well as Martin, Armida, Monica, and Joel. Joel, that was a beautiful poem. I continue to pray for Esteban and your family. I love you all and may God continue to bless and comfort you.



Your friend,

-Ricardo Trevino

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