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Jim Martocci
January 7, 2016
James today you would have been 30 years old.I wish we could be celebrating your Birthday at Ruth Chis like we did every year.I miss you dearly and think of you daily. I am thankful for the time I had with you,but regret that I didn't utilize that time better.You will always be loved and missed by your mother and me,all your family and friends.I am thankful that you are in Heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ.I love you and miss you,DAD
June 22, 2013
Tomorrow will be six years since God called you home to be with Jesus,You are still loved and missed as you were June 23rd 2007. People say it's supposed to get easier as time goes by, but this hasn't proved to be true for me.
My only consolation is that I know you are in heaven with God, I'm trying to be a better christen so that I can be with you again. I love you and miss you and think about you every day,I talk about the exploits you did and some of the ones we did together.When I see your friends we tell stories and laugh at the things you would do.
You are always on my mind and in my heart,and as always I wish it could have been me instead of you,but God must have needed a very special person in heaven
I love you and I'll always miss you until I can be with you again
I love you Dad
Lila Seymour
June 22, 2013
Dates and numbers!
These are some things that most people can remember for one reason or another, I have two that are always on my mind and in my heart. All things I have ever learned or experienced pale to these two dates.
June 23rd, a date like January 7th, both will forever be remembered. One was the best day of my life, the other one was the worse. Both are etched into my memory, one was physical pain that was quickly forgotten and replaced with such Joy and Love. The other was an ordinary day that ended in the biggest heartache of my life!
January 7th of the year 1986, was the day my beloved son was born and all was right with my world. His very being got me through so much, because my love for him was stronger than anything I can ever remember or describe.
On June 23rd of the year 2007, all became dark and life was never the same, as my loving son was taken from this world and my heart has been forever broken.
It's been six (6) years since that awful evening, it seems like an eternity. But an eternity is how long this pain in my heart will be with me.
I have read all about grief and the loss of loved ones, I have gone to grief counseling and attend meetings with others who have experienced the same overwhelming loss as I. I try remembering all the great times with him and all the wonderful things about him, but it always ends the same way...sadness, then, deep overwhelming grief.
As promised, I bring his name up all the time and tell all the sunny and loving stories about him. I show his pictures to strangers and smile with the memory. Inside, I am screaming and yet praying, that I do not lose it in public. I attend functions, visit with friends and family and keep a smile plastered on my face, because I do not wish to make anyone else uncomfortable or unhappy. I hate to see people or anything in pain, yet all I can think about is the pain my sweet boy endured in the end. I have been enduring extreme physical pain myself this past year and I think that I make it to work every day or just plain function at times because all I think about is that it is nothing like the pain in my heart, when I think of his pain or the pain of losing him.
I write in this commemorative guest book in part to keep the memory of my son alive, but mostly as therapy and a way to speak to James. To let him know how much he is loved and missed.
I write to let a little of what I am thinking out. I write to keep myself from saying what is on my mind, out loud. I write in the hope that it will give me some relief, no matter how brief.
I write. I remember. I miss. I cry
Love, Mom
Lila Seymour
January 8, 2013
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Lila - Mom
January 6, 2013
Tomorrow, I shall wake once more and Remember!
Remember that you are gone!
Remember how lost we are!
Remember how we mourn!
We should be celebrating your 27th birthday!
Instead, all we can do is Remember!
Remember that day our heart were broken!
Remember how we mourn!
I received some reading material from a dear friend, yesterday!
And in the preface it said, "This book is for those who are living with scalding tears running down their cheek".
That is what it's like, remembering!
Tomorrow, I shall wake once more and look to the heavens, Remember and whisper "Happy Birthday my sweet boy!"
We will be adding photos of James here and Remember!
Remember his smile, his playful ways, his zest for life, and his love of family and friends!
Remember how big his heart was!
His father and I will forever mourn and forever "Remember"
We love and miss you,
Mom, Dad, and your family!
Jim Saylors
January 6, 2013
Tomorrow is January 7th, it would have been your 27th birthday. Instead of a celebration, we are mourning. I try to find comfort in Ecclesiastes 7:1-4. It expresses that we should weep at birth, and rejoice at death. Even though you're in heaven with God, it is very difficult for us to continue to live without you.
You are in our hearts and thoughts everyday. Words cannot express how much you are loved and missed. I would trade places with you if I could. So that you could have a full life on earth.
You are loved and missed by your Father, Mother, Brother, Sister, Family, Friends, & Beast.
I love you. -Dad, Mom, & Family
IRWIN SHAAB
June 24, 2012
YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY THOUGHTS DURING THIS TIME OF YEAR
Winnie Nelson
June 24, 2012
I wish that I had the ability to pour out in words what my heart feels and cries out. Every year I celebrate my daughters b-day and we put an extra candle on the cake to remember James.And every year,as we start to laugh & celebrate a birthday, my heart feels guilty & lost because there is also a painful memory that is part of that day, and I can't get beyond the thought that my sister is sitting somewhere thousands of miles away with tears and a heavy heart.They say that God closes one door and open's another one but they also say that God has a purpose for everything... but to have a daughter born and a nephew die on the same day is just to difficult to sort through !
My dear sweet sister Lila, my heart goes out to you, I love you so much and though I cannot say that I know what you are feeling, I can only imagine the deep pain you endure everyday.
Please continue to trust in God, I know it is hard and there is still anger, but He is there with every tear, every lonely & aching sigh and He keeps reminding you of those "precious" moments because He does not want you to forget them.
My words could go on and on, but they would never be enough to express my true words of love to you and my precious nephew James.
Your sister, Winnie
Lila (Mom)
June 24, 2012
I haven't written in a while, but can't sleep as usual. We planted a rose bush and cleaned up the garden and put another fence around it. But something needs to be said. This time of the year is always hard but it's five years today, the 23rd of June that James was taken from our lives and the pain is still so strong!
I have been living the nightmare over and over, I relive every moment of that day, all the way to them pulling me away, and those eyes, those beautiful eyes, open and the memory, the memory will stay with me forever!
Five years...
I thank all of my friends that tried to get me to get "out" tonight, but I needed the alone time to look over these pictures and remember those 21 years I had him.
I love you, my sweet James, and I miss you everyday! Mom!
Lila (Mom)
September 15, 2011
Saw a news reel about a BMW pulling out in front of a motorcycle and how the cyclist had put his bike down sideways to try and avoid the impact but got run over anyway. A bunch of bystanders actually lifted the burning car up and pulled him out from under it. He survived!! I was picking up lunch when I saw it and lost it. The same thing happened to my James and he didn't!! Why?? I had already been down all month because I had fallen and was in extreme pain and all I could think of was "how much pain was James enduring then?" My heart breaks over and over everytime...
They had Bert's services this weekend, in the same funeral home where James was and it was hard for me to walk thru those doors. My tears were for Bert and her family and friends, but they were also for James, I could not help but think, remember and be crushed all over again. Hopefully when Bert see's her son in heaven they look out for James.
Terry Easley
July 7, 2011
Love is as powerful as death.
christina zapata
June 23, 2011
i will always regret letting time pass and not enjoying more time with my cousin! It is the biggest lesson i have learned yet....no matter what the circumstances enjoy the people u love and never let anything get in the way of treasuring every moment with my family! Now i make it a priority to spend time with my luv ones!!
Lila (Mom) Seymour
June 23, 2011
Today marks four long years since you were tragically taken from us and I am missing you more than ever.
These three months, Mother's Day, this day, and my birthday are just more of a reminder of how special, a son you were. I remember all the good times and laughs we had together and smile and cry at the same time. What am I saying, every month, every day is a reminder that you are not here with those smiling eyes.
Today they buried little Ayden, look out for him, James. His parents are grieving and I know how they feel, devastated!
Your little niece was born on this day, four years ago and I feel terrible that all I can feel on this day is sadness and anger. I wish I didn't still feel angry, but I don't think I am able not to.
I am told that one day the pain will be less, but I just can't imagine, it's seems to be worse as time goes by.
I am a functioning human being who's broken up inside and I know not how to fix it, because you're not coming back to us.
Know that we are remembering, missing, and loving you as time goes by.
Will stop by your garden later and leave some more flowers. I know it's more to remind people that someone special was killed on that corner than it is a place to go and feel you near.
I thank God again that the last words you said to me was "I love you, mom!" And I said "I love you too! Be careful!" Aww sweet boy....who knew, who ever knows...
Just had to put down in words what's going thru my mind and heart. James, I do wish that I could one day remember and think of you without this horrific pain in my chest,lump in my throat, and longing for my child's hug and laughter.
Maybe one day, maybe,I can't imagine it, but maybe, maybe, I'll just smile...Love you, MOM
Melissa Kennedy
January 7, 2011
reading this brought tears
Lila (Mom) seymour
January 7, 2011
Here it is, another year and it seems like just yesterday that I was crying because you got past around and held by everyone but me when you made your entrance into this world, and they had to whisk you away before I could kiss your sweet face.
But we more than made up for that day. You were my gift from God, it seems so unfair and heartbreaking that he would take you away 21 years later. Well today should have been your 25th birthday, you would have been half my age today.
I truly miss you and my heart breaks everyday. The 3 1/2 years since God took you back, have not been any easier. Truth be told, I feel the pain more and more, when I think, you should have been here today, yesterday, and tomorrow celebrating!!
I love and miss you! Hugs & Kisses till I see you again!
Mom
January 7, 2010
My Sweet Son, my only child!
On this day 24 years ago
your bright light shined so bright
& you brought such love, joy
& happiness to my life
& to all those that knew you.
These last 2 1/2 years have been so
hard to endure without you.
We promise to keep your memory alive,
even though our hearts are broken,
Everyone will know how
special you are to us,
and your name will always be spoken.
We miss you so much and pray
God is taking good care of you
till we see you again.
Hugs & Kisses,
Love,
Mom, Dad, Beast, & the rest of your pets, family, & friends
James and Arielle on her BD March 07
July 21, 2008
James, Arielle, and I on Arielle's BD March 07
July 21, 2008
Lila Seymour-Saylors Martocci
July 27, 2007
My precious baby boy, who became such a handsome young man, my heart aches every minute of every day since you've been snatched from our lives. I'm at a loss as to how to get over this. Every little thing I do, hear, or say reminds me that you are no longer with us and just tears me up. How can this be? A mother should not have to endure the loss of her only child, any child. How do other people get passed this? Why should I have to? I love you baby and I hope that you somehow, someway are in a better place and am at peace. I love and miss you so. Mom
Cindy Latil
July 3, 2007
Jim & Lila,
We just heard about James. Our hearts are breaking for you. May God take him in his arms the way you would if you could. Please call us when you can and if there is any thing we can do for either of you, don't hesitate to ask
Love & Prayers
Don & Cindy Latil
marlene robicheaux-diez
July 2, 2007
lila and jim,
we are so sorry to hear this dreadful news. we just found out (a week later) i hope with time your sorrow will be eased and your heart will find peace.
doug and marlene
Flint & Susan Smith
July 2, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Although we have never met, we know how much James meant to Cliff & Brooke.
(Valley Smith's Grandparents)
Ben Zapata
June 29, 2007
I loved James so much. I'm gonna miss him more than he could ever have known. I wish I had been there for him more as he got older. I love you man and I love your family....
Kalisha Darden
June 28, 2007
I lived in the apartments in which this accident occured. Although, I was there when dozens of people tried to administer help, I still cannot even imagine the depths of your lost. My prayers began on the scene of the accident and still remains today. My heart goes out to your family. God Bless!
Julie Cavanaugh
June 28, 2007
Dear Lila,
I do not have words to convey to you how sorry I am for your loss.
I can only offer my love and support, my prayers, and my friendship.
You and your family are in my prayers.
Natalie Thibodaux Gentile (Easton alumni)
June 28, 2007
Prayers for you & your family is this time of sorrow. God bless all of you.
Beverly Armand Alley
June 28, 2007
Lila - please know that my heart goes out to you and your family during this time and for quite some while. I too lost my 16 year old son, just after Katrina to heart failure. Please feel free to email me if you want to talk or get together when you're up to it. As a mother who lost a son, I feel your pain and will pray for you.
Beverly Armand Alley
(Old friend from Warren Easton)
Bonnie Sinclair
June 28, 2007
May God send angels to administer tender love and comfort to your family.
Brandy Farris
June 28, 2007
My deepest sympathy to your family you are in our prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Ross Hudgins
June 27, 2007
Didnt get to know you long but for the short time i had, you were like a second big brother that i never had growing up
Always Loved and Forever Remembered
Cousin Bren Stapp-Hamilton
June 27, 2007
James, Jimmy & Lila, Stephanie, Shawn and family, wish so much that we could be there with you. Your our family and we love you all so much...the weather is holding us up in Texas....but you know we love you all dearly. Take care of each other, James would want that very much....he left us early, but is now an Angel in Heaven w/Jesus! God love and bless you....Our hearts are broken that we cannot be there during this difficult time! You will be in our Hearts & Prayers! God Bless You All! Stapps
Julian Perrone
June 27, 2007
James, i miss you. i will never forget you and the times we shared. my prayers go out to all friends and family. i will see you again one day.
brittany hudgins wise
June 27, 2007
Mr.Seymour we miss you and love you!! You have made a huge impact in our life and we will carry you in our hearts forever.
Britney (Valley Smith's Aunt) Abshire
June 27, 2007
My deepest sympathy to your family you are in our prayers.
Megan Berrigan
June 27, 2007
james i knew through arielle and i will never forget him. My prayers go out to all family and friends dealing with this horrible loss. God bless
Jenny Bruno
June 27, 2007
Lila and Jim,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength through this difficult time in your lives. He is your rock. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Damon and Jenny Bruno
Randy Jackson
June 27, 2007
Miss you James and I'll see you again soon.
Anne Kilpatrick
June 27, 2007
To Lila and Jim,
Your son, James, possessed a life force and intensity that burned brighter than most. Handsome and intelligent, he was taken before his full potential could be realized. He lived life to its fullest!
My heart is with you and Arielle as you grieve this tragic loss.
With deepest sympathy,
Pastor Ken Spivey Healing Place Church
June 27, 2007
Please know that my prayers and condolences are with you during this difficult time.
Brenda Krumholt-Carsuo
June 27, 2007
My deepest sympathy is with the whole family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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