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Billy Preston
August 31, 2024
I miss you so much. Sometimes I feel you are right here with me. I think you leave me signs letting me know you are near.
I miss you so much.
Love you always
Dad
Billy Preston
September 1, 2022
As always I am missing you!
Love Dad
Mom
August 31, 2022
Mom
August 31, 2022
Mom
August 31, 2022
Billy Preston
August 31, 2021
Son another year has come and gone it just isn't fair. I miss you very much and hope you hear me when I talk to you, really wish you could reply. I hope you're taking care of everyone up there, between you and Bryan everyone should be rolling in laughter.
Just wanted you to know that I love you dearly and cherish the day I get to see you again.
Love Dad
September 25, 2019
Just thinking of you...
September 25, 2019
Boy do I miss your smile
September 25, 2019
Miss that smile
Annie MacDonnell
September 25, 2019
Billy Preston
June 21, 2019
Hi son, I miss you. I want to talk to you so much, I want to hold and hug you again. Love you so much, I will meet with you soon.
Love Dad
September 3, 2018
Love you and miss you forever
"My boys"
August 9, 2018
June 6, 2017
I miss you. I miss your birthdays. You're up there partying it up. We all think of you. Love you
August 15, 2016
I miss your smile...your laugh...I miss you. I think of you all the time.....you're even in my dreams. I love you....always have, always will
June 17, 2015
You were on top of the world on this day.
June 16, 2015
Antwan Barnes
June 16, 2015
I know its almost ten years but any time you talk FIU football....you have to bring up Lance Preston ...you were the one who taught me how to be a college football player and the first to cut all my hair off when i was a freshman. Im proud to have been your locker mate for 3 years and i will always remember you. Take care my brother from your boy .....42
Pallango
January 29, 2015
Wow.. Just hearing of your passing. Remember the days at chaminade when we'd serve you water
Running onto the field.
What a gentleman you always were..
Rest in peace and keep watch over us.
Pallango
January 29, 2015
Wow.. Just hearing of your passing. Remember the says at chaminade when we'd serve you water
Running onto the field.
What a gentleman you always were..
Rest in peace and keep watch over us.
Billy Preston
October 14, 2014
You are on my mind all the time son. I miss you. I hope that mom is with you and you are with her. I miss you both.
September 15, 2014
Lance,
Not a day goes by that I do not think of you. I miss you everyday.
I Love you and hope you are looking down on us all and remembering all the great times we have shared.
Annie MacDonnell
January 22, 2014
We wish you were here to guide us through the trying times we are having. I miss you more than words can ever express.
Bill Preston
January 21, 2014
This is my son - I still cry for you everyday
MOM and DERYK
December 29, 2007
Lance,
We love and miss you, especially your smile....you will always be in our hearts...
Mom and Deryk
Natalie and Armando Bonachea
September 28, 2006
Dear Annie,
What a tragedy this has been for both your family and ours and how many similarities have marked our respective sons' passing: they were both excellent young men, in the same age group; they were both Construction Management student/graduate and currently employed by the same company; they both left this world as a result of a motorcycle accident and only a little over a month apart. They also both left a younger brother; our son Danny is 19 this week and is in terrible pain from his brother's loss. Our most sincere condolences to you and your family. The news about your son just came too close to home for us. We immediately identified with you and your pain even in the midst of our suffering.
We would definitely welcome the opportunity to talk. Please call us.
Natalie and Armando Bonachea
305-442-6003
Claudia Silva
September 25, 2006
hello,
i didnt have the previlage to know Lance but for what i read he was an amazing person so i wanted to give you my deepest symphathies.
God bless you and your family!!
Sarah Deely
September 12, 2006
Lance was a wonderful person. He made such a lasting impression on everybody that has ever met him. He was a great friend to me, and I will miss him, but I will cherish and hold the memories that we shared together close to my heart. I can hear his laugh and see his smile when I think of him.
Annie, you are an amazing woman to have done such a great job. Please know that I am here for whatever you may need. My prayers are with you and Deryk. Even though Lance my be physically gone form this earth, I know he is watching over you guys and protecting you as he did while he was here.
Daniel Vargas
September 11, 2006
Lance it took me a minute to write this because I didn't know what to say.I want to thank you for being so cool with me from day one and for knowing such a stand up guy.You will be missed by many and we send you all our prayers.
Danny Vargas & family
Natasha Kossenko
September 9, 2006
My deepest condolences go out to you and your family during this difficult time. I had the pleasure of first meeting Lance in elementary school. He was a wonderful young man that always had such a genuine and inviting smile on his face. By being such a great person, he touched a lot of lives. And for that, he will never be forgotten.
Josh Alexander
September 9, 2006
As I sit here I keep asking myself "how or why" God would take Lance Preston from this earth. I just keep thinking "why"? For those of you that knew Lance, he was more then a friend, he was a brother, he was a protector, he was number 43, he was LP, he was funny, he was kind, he was a man's man, but most of all he was someone I could call a "true friend". I had maybe the funnest times of my life hanging out with Lance in college, and those times will be forever cherished. I knew Lance for six years of my life, and it really feels like I lost a family member,and that was how Lance Preston touched your life, he made you feel like family, and maybe thats why it is so hard for me to say goodbye. When I first heard Pat Tilman had died I was shocked because he was so tough, but when I heard Lance died today, I was and still am in truly utter denial, because I always believed Lance was invinceable. I always felt that when I was with him I couldn't be hurt, because he was there, and knew he had my back through thick and thin. I still remeber the first time I met Lance my freshmen year of college, he was a tough kid, who was a great football player, the type of person everyone wanted to hangout with. I have truly been blessed by God for the time I got to spend on this earth with Lance Preston, he may have been the best friend I ever had. "I will always remember you Lance if you are looking down from heaven, you may be gone but your legacy among your friends and family will never be forgoten." Today I lost a brother, and tommorow, and everyday after I will remember him.
Karen (Cardelli) Bruce
September 8, 2006
I was given the honor to know Lance from the time he was a little boy. He was a beautiful child then. And grew to be special young man who had the world waiting for him in the palm of his hands. Unfortunately, I havent seen Lance for sometime, but was always aware of his successes and always remained very proud of him. He was charming, sweet, intelligent, athletic, and strong. He respected his family and friends dearly. Thats how I will always remember him. My heart goes out to his mom Annie, and younger brother (who looked up to his brother like a hero)Deryk. Parents should never have to deal with such a loss, mostly, ones as special as Lance. Learning the details of his tragic accident and death hit me very hard. It will take time for all of us to heal. More importantly, his family. He will truly be missed in our world. But we have two important things that come from this, one, we have beatiful memories left in our hearts of a life that has truly touched us. And two, that when it comes our time, there is a special angel up there, waiting for us...Lance Gordon Preston. We will miss you Lance...until we meet again.
Kimberly Burke
September 8, 2006
Annie and Deryk,
Please know that we love you and will ALWAYS call you family. It was good to see that Lance was special to so many people not only us. I don't know what else to say, many things describe the way I feel:
Blessed- for having him be a part of me.
Honored- to watch him grow up.
Greatful- that he kept me linked to you.
Lucky- to have been the last one from this side to have spent time with him.
Cheated- that he was taken away from us all.
Disappointed- my kids didn't know him better.
I will always be here for you both.
Love,
Kimberly, Tyler and Kelsey
Alissa Thomas
September 8, 2006
When I heard that Lance diedI cried my eyes out. I knew lance from my cousin tiaira and he was an amazing friends and person. Tiaira and Lance went out and I was really happy when I saw him because he always had something nice to say about everyone. I was soo upset when I was on myspace and I saw all of the myspace profiles that had something to do with lance and I cried soo hard. I am so upset that he has died and I send my best wishes to his mother and dear brother and they know that they have a huge family that loves them and that will never change. When I ask god why he took Lance away from us on earth I realixed that God needs another magnicifant angle up there with him and that Lance was the one. I send my best to his mother and brither
Holly Haritan
September 8, 2006
Ana & Deryk,
Words cannot express how sorry we are for the loss of Lance.
Lance was an amazing person. He was always so proud and devoted to you both. His love for his family couldn’t be denied; just talking about you made him smile.
We loved watching him play football. We had the pleasure of having him visit with John and the other players during summer breaks. We have many found memories of Lance.
Ana, you raised a wonderful, amazing, talented son. It was a pleasure and honor to know Lance.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
The Haritan Family
(Holly, Haley, & Irabelle/Gran))
Doug Jones
September 8, 2006
I am sorry for everyone that didn't get to meet Lance Preston. He was so unique and so awesome words can't describe him. He was my best friend and really a brother at heart. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Our house feels empty without you Lance. I miss you and love you.
Maria Teresa, Marc, Marc, Francisco & Victor Pugliese (Andino)
September 8, 2006
Annie and Derryk,
Lance's Funeral Mass was truly a celebration of his life. How beautiful it was to see so many people connected by all of Lance's wonderful deeds. May God continue to watch over both of you and know that we will continue to pray for you.
Brooke Hallam
September 8, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Lance was such a wonderful person. He will forever live on in our hearts.
Kim McConnell
September 8, 2006
Lance has truely touched us all and will be missed greatly. He was a pleasure to be around and such a gentleman. Annie, you should be very proud of the son you raised. I am sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sasha Seco
September 8, 2006
Dear Lance & Family,
Lance, thank you for all your dedication & hard work, motivation, passion for life, and advice. You will be present in our lives and hearts forever. God, please help this family be strong, guide their faith in you and your will for them.
Kris Pineda
September 8, 2006
Lance was an amazing gentlemen, and a kind friend! My deepest condolescences to Annie, his friends and the family. Lance will be greatly missed!!!
Amanda Mintzer
September 7, 2006
Dear Deryk and Annie,
Although distance keeps us physically far apart there is not a day where I do not think of you guys. Both of you, along with Lance and Mike have all touched my life and I feel so priviledged to know you. I have so many fond memories of us all together during the holidays. Ill never forget the first time I met Lance. As we were saying our goodbyes he went in to kiss my cheek and I was so completely caught off guard I turned an eggplant color of purple, and then because of my reaction, he turned a shade of reddish/purple too. When thinking of that moment I cannot help but smile because Lance was the type of guy that made everyone smile.
I am so thankful to have had such a miraculously kind hearted and loving group of people in my life. Thank you for always treateing me like family although we are somewhat "strangely related". But thats the great thing about family, you dont need to share blood to have that type of connection.
I feel extremely fortunate and honored to have known Lance. I wish nothing but the best for you both and hope to see you soon so we can make more fond memories.
I love you and miss you and am here for both of you always.
Don Hughes
September 7, 2006
I coached Deryk's basketball team this summer at the Y. In making arrangements for my own summer vacation, I needed someone to fill in for two weeks. I had met Lance briefly just one time before and could tell by looking at him that he was an athlete. Having nobody else to fill in for me, I turned to Lance. I really expected that someone his age would be either too busy or just too consumed in his own life to want to fill in. To my relief he quickly jumped at the opportunity to fill in. You could tell right away that he was a capable and inspiring young man. I never saw him after I returned from my vacation and never got the chance to thank him. From what I've heard and read here, it looks like he touched many lives in a positive way. I thank you, Lance, for your help and pray for you and your family. Annie and Deryk, know that our prayers are for you at this time.
Don, Travis, Grant and Gavin Hughes
Marty & Liz Gierlach
September 7, 2006
Annie & Family,
No words can express our sincere sorrow and condolences to you and your family for your loss. I am thankful to have been a part of Lance’s life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Garrett Green
September 7, 2006
I keep finding myself turning to the desk right next to me to talk to Lance and answering the phone thinking he will be on the other line. Lance had a heart bigger than anyone I've met... to say that he will be missed is a understatement. My sympathy goes out to Annie and Deryk, who he never stopped talking about.
Dominique Carre
September 7, 2006
Annie,
Lance was a gentleman, so well mannered and considerate. You did a really wonderful job with him. It was a great pleasure knowing him, and I will miss him. I hope that it will ease your pain to know that you have a special guardian angel to watch over you, and that he is alive more than ever, helping God in Heaven.
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Gina Skinner
September 7, 2006
Annie,
Everytime I saw Lance, he was full of smiles, willing to lend a helpful hand and a true team player who will be deeply missed.
May you and your family find comfort
knowing Lance has touch so many lives not only here at Moss but in his lifetime.
You, Derek, and your family will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom & Joy Larabell
September 7, 2006
Annie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Robin Milburn
September 7, 2006
Lance, your positive energy and zest for life brightened the spirits of those who were fortunate enough to have met you. Annie, my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Clara Burk
September 7, 2006
Lance impressed me in many ways. But I will never forget walking into his office area and seeing his walls covered with children art work, that said "I love you Lance". It was very apparent in the way that he carried himself that he was fully loved by many. We were truly blessed to have had the opportunity to have known him. We will miss you "coach".
Erika Kilgore
September 7, 2006
Annie,
I developed a friendship with Lance while working at Moss and I must say that any mother would be proud to call Lance her son, especially you. He touched and inspired many people. I know that he will be watching over you and Derek both from heaven, keeping you safe under his wings.
My deepest sympathy for your family.
Scott Gerard
September 7, 2006
Annie,
Like so many of us, I’m at a loss of words. Lance was a great young man. Everyone who came in contact with Lance is a better person from that experience. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. You, Lance, Deryk and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jason Abolsky
September 7, 2006
Everyone in the Moss family has held a heavy heart with the loss of Lance. He was well liked and loved by everybody here. I've only been with Moss a few months and in meeting Lance found that we shared alot of mutual friends down in Miami.
Cassandra James-Harris
September 7, 2006
I'm so sorry for you’re loss, my heart and thoughts are with you. My son Diamos Demerritt played with Lance at FIU. Lance was an encouragement and gave us support through our family’s ordeal. Our prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. Lance is with our Lord who loves him. The memories and the words that Lance has spoken have touched so many lives, he will never be forgotten. Keep in mind "That whosever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life John 3:15
Mary Chin-Francois
September 7, 2006
I vividly remember the last time I saw you, you always have a smile. It's hard to acknowledge that you are gone. In life we never ask question and say why? In life we all are here just for a time
and one day we will meet you on the otherside. Angels are with you and are watching over you.
Cindy Moreno
September 7, 2006
Lance, Annie, and Deryk...
Words cannot ease pain. I don't even know where to begin. Lance I know how special your mother is to you and how much you adore your brother. I will do everything to keep them safe and smiling. You are in my prayers, thoughts, and in my heart forever. I miss you so much and will always love you. You are loved by so many and admired by all. You are my hero. I stay brave knowing that we will meet again some day. Annie and Deryk you are in my heart and prayers and I love you very much.
I love you Lance,
Cindy
P. Bianca Lloyd
September 7, 2006
My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you all. I am sure Lance will live on in the hearts of many!
Katie Stoller
September 7, 2006
It was a privelage to work and play with you, Lance. You are already missed so much. Although the pain may fade, the memories will not. We love you!
Angi Audet
September 7, 2006
Lance, we'll miss you!
To Lance's Family & Friends: Nothing can replace him on this earth but his light shines through you - your thoughts, your memories, your love, your life. Much love to you all!
Rhonda Esquivel
September 7, 2006
Annie; my deepest sympathy and love to you and your family. Lance was a very special and loved person by all of us here at Moss and he will be greatly missed.
joanna wright
September 6, 2006
Lance your smile,your kindness and the love you had for your Mom and brother will always stay with me. You will be in our hearts forever!We will miss you!Another angel has been added to heaven,watch over us Lance!
Bonnie Burns
September 6, 2006
Annie and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Lance was a great young man. I know that he was loved very deeply by all that meet him. You and your family are in my prayers.
Melissa Zurz
September 6, 2006
Lance, I will never forget your smiling face or the memories you have made in my life. Annie and Deryk, you are so blessed to be able to call him your son and brother. Know that you are surrounded with thoughts, prayers, and lots of love during this difficult time.
Ted Baker
September 6, 2006
I am deeply saddened at the loss of so vibrant and sparkling a young man. I experiecned the joy and pleasure of having Lance in my Freshman Experience class at FIU during his first year, and we enjoyed maintaining our occasional contact thereafter. Lance exuded a charm and confidence that is uncommon in one so young, and his demeanor and respect for those around him was always evident. He was fastidious at a time when personal appearance seemed unimportant to many. He was always well prepared for class, and seemed always willing to lead by example not only on the football field but in the classroom as well. I followed Lance's exploits on the football field, but was pleased particularly with his academic achivements, and his obvious dedication and love for his younger brother, Deryk.
Participating in a Division I athletic program while maintaining an excellent academic record and graduating in four years is a notable and worthy accomplishment in this day and age. Perhaps this reality is the true measure of the very extraordinary character and humanity that Lance possessed. He certainly touched very deeply all who were fortunate to know him.
Ted Baker, FASLA
Retired Professor
Florida International University
Becky Parker
September 6, 2006
Annie, I am deeply sorry to hear the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May your wonderful memories of Lance bring you comfort at this time.
Love, Becky
Kellie Jones
September 6, 2006
Lance, I wish I could have told you how proud of you we were, watching your football game's on TV. Being able to say that's my cousin, isn't he good! Just wanted to let you know, your always in our hearts, thoughts & prayers. Love you always, Kellie
We will all be together someday..
Carrie Becker
September 6, 2006
Annie, Deryk, Family & Friends,
My deepest prayers are with all of us who mourn the death of and remarkable young man, Lance Gordon Preston. I was blessed with opportunity of meeting Lance years ago we were 10 years old. He was a great friend, Bother & son. Lance I will always cherish every memory we made. May you Rest In Peace and watch over us all down here. I will see you again someday. Until then we will all miss you tremendously. I love you Lance.
Bonnie Wingett
September 6, 2006
I happen to be blessed to of met Lance when we were kids. We always had great times when we were together. Then again I think there are a lot of people out there that would be able to relate to that as well. Lance, you have touched a lot of hearts and know that no matter what we will always remember you and will always love you! Keep a watch over your Mom, Deryk and all of your family and friends who lives you have touched. We will Miss You!!! Love Always
Carrie Becker
September 6, 2006
Annie, Deryk, Family & Friends,
My prayers are with all of us who mourn the loss of a great man Lance Gordon Preston. I got the chance to meet Lance years ago we were about 12 years old. I will cherish every memory we made.
We will miss you so much Lance watch over us and I will see you again someday. Rest In Peace Lance.
*** ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG ***
Elaine Trent
September 6, 2006
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you.
Albert Salas
September 6, 2006
We loved Lance like a member of our family. The whole Salas family is praying for you and Lance.
Jackie Mitchell
September 6, 2006
Annie, my condolences to you and your family on the loss of your first born. I worked alongside Lance for a while in 2004-2005 and he is a wonderful young man with a big heart. He will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you and your family. from Jakki
Barbara Knowles
September 6, 2006
Annie and Deryk,
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your tragic loss. I cannot even comprehend the grief you are suffering. You are both in my prayers, as is Lance. May God bless you both with the strength to bear this unbearable loss and to carry on with happy memories in your minds and hearts of Lance and all that he accomplished in his brief visit here on earth. Deryk, you now have another big, strong guardian angel to watch over you - your big brother will always be with you.
John Morse
September 6, 2006
I can't tell you how sorry and saddened I am at the loss of Lance in our world. My sympathies are with you.
Delia Zurz
September 6, 2006
Ana and family,
Your loved one has left behind a thousand moments that will live in your heart forever.
Please know, at this difficult time, that you are in so many thoughts and prayers.
Thinking of you with deepest sympathy.
Mr. and Mrs. Zurz
Wallace & Betty Stinnett
September 6, 2006
Dick and Dorothy we are so sorry to hear about Lance. You are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything please call us.
Maggie Clough
September 6, 2006
Lance will truly be missed. His kind heart and great outlook on life is something he will be remembered by forever. My sympathies go to his family and friends during this difficult time.
Annie Fenton
September 6, 2006
This message is for Karis McDonnel, grandmother of Lance. Karis, my prayers and thoughts are with you and Annie during this difficult time. I know how very special Lance was to you. I love you and will never forget you.
Barbara Gilick
September 6, 2006
Dearest Annie,Deryk,and Family,
My heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you.
love,Barbara
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