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Sharon Hayman
January 13, 2025
In our memories and our hearts every day. Love to my family today. When there is great love there is crushing grief.
mom
January 13, 2023
My Dear Brent,
Today marks the 16th year that you have been gone and it is completely incomprehensible that you are not here.
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I will forever be GRATEFUL for the 23 years of Love, Laughter, and Memories you gave us.
I will always long for just one more day!
I WILL FOREVER MISS YOU
Love Mom.
Sharon Hayman
January 13, 2022
Always in our hearts. Love and miss you.
Aunt Sharon
Sharon Hayman
January 13, 2020
Its never easier even after all these years. Love and miss you everyday.
June 13, 2019
I wish you was here dad I know things would be different . I love you ❤
January 15, 2019
Brent, it's been awhile since I left a note for you. I am at a loss for words. 12 years since I've seen I've seen your face, smile or had a conversation with you. I miss you terribly. There will forever be something missing in life- You are my something!!
I can't help but wonder how your life would look today if you were still here. Would you be married? Live close by? I see signs of you everywhere and I know you're here with us.
You know I love you.
You will always be my boy.
Mom.
June 16, 2015
Brent, I miss you so very much. Its pure agony to not see your smile, hear your voice or be in your presence. I love you... yesterday, today and forever.
Love Mom
Sharon Hayman
January 12, 2015
Once again we are reminded of all that occurred that took you from us. It's not easier all these years later. Time has not healed these wounds and never will. I pray each night for some comfort for your Mom. We love and miss you Brent.
January 13, 2014
Wish we could hear your laugh and see your smiling face. Love you, Aunt Sharon.
Austine
January 13, 2014
Is still want to know "why you?" I miss you so much. I love you!
Sharon Hayman
December 8, 2013
Love you always.
Austine Gipson
September 8, 2013
Happy 30th Birthday Sweetie!
I love you.and miss you so much!
Kristin Wilkinson
March 18, 2013
As i lay here restless my mind always seems to wonder how time has flown by so fast...my daughter Sumer turned 6 on thursday and it made me think about the fact that its been that long....i was pregnant when i got the news and i will never forget it as long as i live. I sure miss you Brent and i hope one day i can see that smile again. I will forever hold you in my heart....Love ALways Kristin
Sharon
January 14, 2013
Love you always
mom
January 6, 2013
My dear Brent,
If I had known 6 years ago that this would be the last night you slept in our house... I would have stayed awake all night just to keep the clock from stealing time from us. I would absorb everything I could about you, your voice, your laugh, ask you about your hopes and dreams.
I miss you Brent. I miss everything about you. When you left us you took with you a part of me. I am forever changed. I love you Brent.. Always have always Will. and i Will always be with you.
Love,
Mom
A
November 9, 2012
I think about you a lot. You were such a nice person and I'm honored I got to know you while you were here.
mom
July 17, 2012
Today is July 17, 2012 and it marks exactly 2012 days since you have been called home.... and this sounds really strange to me, because as a mom, home should be here, where I can see you, pick up the phone and call you and get one of your giant hugs whenever your around.
Brent, I have NEVER gone this long without you.... EVER!!!, but I keep reminding myself that we are all just getting closer to seeing you again.
I miss you kiddo, and I love you. and I am sooooo very proud of you!
Love,
Mom
Dena
July 3, 2012
I saw ur mom today Brent. She was still as nice as ever. I've thought about u so much in the past year. My mom and I were talking about u last week. I wish I could see that smiling face one more time and u would tell me one more joke. I miss u so much and ur in my heart forever. Love ya crazy!
allison
June 21, 2012
Thinking of you (like I do everyday).. and just want you to know how very much I love you.
mom
mom
June 14, 2012
Wishing you were here to talk with me. I'm missing you lots today and just really want to sit with you and take all of you in and talk with you and hear all about your adventures. I really miss you sweetie.. Wanting you here with us~ur family..
Send you all my love and a really tight hug.
Love mom
JCS
June 6, 2012
my heart goes out to this family, it's something u never get over...but God had a plan for your son...and he is always with you..and know that you will see him again, he is around you always !!!and this is the greatest way of expressing your love for him...i know i have a loved one on here that i kept her guest book on line...God bless you all...i am always amazed at how we can talk to our loved ones on here, and take comfort knowing he is always with you....JCS
mom
May 13, 2012
My Dear Son Brent,
Today is Mother's Day and its number 5 with out here. I miss you terribly and admit, I'm not dealing very well with this lately. Not that other days aren't difficult, but I somehow seem to manage to mangle my way through them, but lately its as though I can not deal with you not being here. The SADNESS I feel is unbearable, any moment alone with my thoughts bring the flood of tears that I am so familiar with.
I'm alive, but a Big part of me has died, and the grief and guilt as a mother for continuing to survive just seems to knock the breath right out of me.
I know your living an amazing life that only GOD can give you, and you visit us all from time to time… I saw you Friday as I was driving to work and stopped for a school bus and a cardinal flew (almost in slow motion) in front of me, and I knew it was you wishing me a “good day and an I love you mom!”.
You and Blake are my greatest accomplishments and gifts that God could have ever given me. I don't know what I ever did to deserve you two… but he has now given me a Bryleigh and Brayden to love. I never thought I could love anyone as I did you and Blake, but its funny how when you are given two little munchkins like them, your heart continues to grow and you cant imagine a life with out them in it.. just as it is with you.
Thank you Brent for being a silly, funny, amazing son.
I love you and miss you each and every day.
Love,
Mom
January 13, 2012
Missing you more and more each day Hoss. I love you!
Austine
January 13, 2012
Brent,
I'm thinking of you today as I do everyday. I miss you terribly. I love you endlessly.
mom
November 18, 2011
I miss you!!!
I love you!!!
Love Mom...
Allison
September 7, 2011
My Dear Brent,
Happy 28th Birthday.
When you were born, My true role in life was laid out...
I said "Yes" to all you are, and to all that you can be. I loved you at that very moment without condition or reservation. There was nothing you could ever do to earn that love.. It was just natural... like breathing... and nothing you could fail to do will ever lessen that love.
Today your 28 years old, and I cant be there to see how much you've grown in the last 4 years. I can only imagine who you would be today and where your life would have taken you... Would you be married with a family of your own? Would you live down the street or just a couple of miles away? All I can do is wonder… because your not coming home, and the sting of you being gone will never go away.
I miss YOU, your goofy and contagious laugh, your AWESOME sense of humor…I still hear your voice and how you said “hey Mom” when you came home from where ever the day took you.
A piece of me will always be missing, and life will never be complete…
But, I am sooo very gracious to God, for giving me an amazing Gift… You! If I knew back on Sept 8, 1983 that this would be the way life would be now, I would still not have changed a thing, because that would mean never having known you… and how sad… because everyone that knows you, is better.. just because you were a part of their lives.
Brent, I am very proud of you!
Please don’t forget me.
And know that your Mother’s love goes everywhere you go… Even to Heaven.
Happy Birthday Kiddo..
Love,
Mom
Brents Mom
July 15, 2011
You know!!!
mom
June 30, 2011
Brent,
These last few days have been extremely difficult in all aspects of my life. I sure could use a Brent hug to help. Feeling insecure, unloved and thrown away(-again)....All at once...
Your irrestible good mood would certainly work wonders for me right now and I could definitley use a shoulder to cry on.
Thank you for being my ROCK to lean on. I really really miss you kiddo. My love for you is un-measurable as there is no way to account for its size.
Just wanted you to know that Yes, I am sad, but will forever be greatful to GOD, for I know you will NEVER experience sadness, lonliness, hunger.. .anything bad every again....
I love you sweetie
Mom
Kristin Wilkinson
June 27, 2011
Brent you have been on my mind so much the last few days and I finally got the courage up to do this. I think about you all the time and I think about how we lost touch so many times over the years but when we would connect again it was like we were never apart. I never before had a friend like you and my best childhood memories are with you. I had a hard life at home and you always tried to make me smile and help me anyway you could. You have a wonderful family and I know it was you who made me run into your mom all the time after you left. I will always believe it was to help us comfort each other. I dream about you all the time and wish that 'i could hug you again.When I went to the cemetary I tried so hard to hold in my tears and then my baby girl that was born 2 months after your accident , asked me to tell her all about you, then she said if she was there she would have helped you to get well So I started to cry and she told me not to worry that the angels would fix your booboo.I am trying so hard to come to terms with this and yet I just can't seem to do that .....I miss you so very much and will always love you, The memories we shared will forever be in my heart ...
kristin wilkinson
June 24, 2011
I Just wanted to say not a day goes by that i don"t think about you or how much fun we had when we were kids......I still can"t believe you are gone and I never got a chance to say goodbye.You were the best friend i have ever had and I love you and miss you......
Mom
June 21, 2011
Sitting quietly on the porch watching the sunset and thinking about you. Amazed at the beauty of it all from here and in Awe of what it must be like on the other side...
I really really miss you kiddo. I would give anything to see you and talk to you. This heartache just won't stop hurting. And the words "why my boy" completes each sentence.
Just know I'm thinking about you, missing you... And loving you!
Love always
Mom
I love you Brent..
Dusty Pemberton
May 8, 2011
Hey Brent.... Its been a while and i just stoped by here to say how much we all miss you. You were like family to me. We've had alot of great times together.. and i wouldnt trade them for anything. You'll always be in our hearts.
Love always,
brent wheeler
May 2, 2011
Hey Brent,
I know I only met you a few times, but one moment stands out in my mind forever, until GOD will not let me remember it anymore...the day you smiled with respect, wished me a good day, and said "nice to meet you". You don't know me as well as your family and friends, but we both know and LOVE someone mutual, your Mom. She is a very special friend to me, and a beautiful woman of whom I know you are very proud of. She struggles everyday in her life, not in particular with a job, finances, or health, we all do that. For her the struggle is much more than that. It's that empty hole in her heart that used to be filled with your whole presence and essence that is you. You, who was, is , and always will be a part of her heart and physical body. She has said it herself a hundred times, but now I will say it for her also, she is empty without you. You are in GOD's hands until you see her again, and though it hurts her tremoundously, she knows you are blessed to be in GOD's Grace in heaven. Brent, please keep your mother in your prayers as she keeps you in hers every single moment that she breaths. I don't know why I chose tonight to speak to you. GOD sat me down and wanted me to say hello. GOD BLESS YOU, and say hello to all MY family and friends that I have lost through the years. With GOD's LOVE...
Mom
February 14, 2011
Hey Kiddo,
Happy Valentines Day Brent. I hope you know that you have ALL MY LOVE and then some.
I miss you!
Love,
Mom
mom
January 12, 2011
In Memory of My Son Brent
9/8/83- 1/13/07
Please, don't ask me if I'm over it yet….
I'll never get over it .
Please, don’t tell me he's in a better place…
He's not here with me.
Please, don't say “at least he isn't suffering”…
I haven't come to terms with why he had to suffer/die at all.
Please, don't tell me you know how I feel…
Unless you have lost a child.
Please, don't ask me if I feel better..
Grief isn't a condition that clears up.
Please, don't tell me “you had him for 23 years…
What year would you chose for your child to die?
Please, don't tell me GOD never gives more than we can handle…
My only response is “Why Me”?
Please, just say "you are sorry".
Please, just "say you’ll remember Brent"
Please, just let me talk about him
Please mention his name
Please, just let me cry...
I love you Brent.
Love Mom
Mom
December 24, 2010
Merry Christmas to My Boy,
Brent, today marks the 4th. Christmas without you and your beaming smile.
Lots has changed in the 1441 days since you were called Home, some good, some bad... but Missing You and the stabbing pain that finds me in the many moments of my day as I think about you, will never go away. . I miss you soooo very much. And at times, I’m actually surprised that I have survived the pain of losing you… But as you know, God has given me a Bryleigh, and I see you in her dimples and giggles and beautiful smile…. What a great reason to continue on…
My wish for you this Christmas Brent, is that you remember that I love you so very much, and that you think back on all the Christmas’ when you were little and what fun you had. Your candle will be lit, your stocking is hung, your ornaments are on the tree, and I’ll spend my quiet moments reflecting on what a Great Son you are.
I love you Brent,
Merry Christmas,
Mom
BRENT'S MOM
October 9, 2010
BRENT, I CAN FEEL YOUR SPIRIT IN THE COOL AUTUMN MORNING AIR. I KNOW YOUR WITH ME, WATCHING OVER ME, AND REMINDING ME THAT EVERYTHING WILL BE OKAY.
I MISS EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU.
I LOVE YOU BRENT.
XXXOOO
LOVE, MOM
mom
September 11, 2010
Brent,
Its still very hard to conceive that your not coming home… I'd give anything for one of your Big Hugs and to hear your laugh.
When I think about that terrible day and all the "terrible" days that continue to come because your not here with me and everyone who loves you, it just crushes me and takes the breath out of me. The nights are very quiet and lonely as I sit alone with my thoughts, regrets and sadness thinking about how unfair life is at times. You were at the peak of your life, just getting ready to take off and fly… and then the next minute you were taken away, and I realize that I am just not equipped to function in this life without you, Blake and my Bryleigh. I get by on good intentions and lots of prayers… Your birthday has come once again with you not here to celebrate. Thank you Brent for filling this world with that BIG BRIGHT SMILE of yours and that contagious good mood and laughter that just won everyone over. This Great Big world is such a better place because of your presence…
I love you and miss you terribly.
Love, Mom
mom
August 6, 2010
Brent,
My heart is hurting today as I miss you more and more. I pray every night for just one more hug from you, just one more chance to see your glorious beaming smile, just one more time to hear your infectious laugh and possibly one more joke. But I realize that if I get that "one more" it will only break my heart a little more (if that's even possible) because that one more, will only leaving me wanting "one more" tomorrow, than the next day, and so on....
I carry anger all around me as I feel that I have been given a bad deal in life..”Why were you taken away from me”…. But slowly the anger turns to “Gratitude” for God allowed me to be your mom.
I hope you know that wherever you may be today, or whatever it is you are doing..I LOVE YOU, MISS YOU and AM SO VERY PROUD OF YOU.
Love,
Mom xxoo
mom
July 12, 2010
My Dear Brent,
9/8/83 - 1/13/07
Yet again... Another dreaded 13th. is upon me. Today marks the 1,278 day, (3 yrs, 6 months) since you were called home. The days and months keep adding up, but the numbing sadness remains …At times unbearable. Comforting memories of you help me make it through each day, and I make it a point to mention your name each and every day, to ensure my world that you are still a very important part of my life.
I miss you kiddo, I miss everything that makes you-“YOU”! Your smile, your laugh, your (at most times) not so appropriate jokes. WE all miss you.
I still don’t know why, and I may never know, but take pride in the job God has assigned you and do your very best, because the job HE gave you here on Earth you fulfilled to the fullest extent… You were and are the BESTEST SON I could have ever wanted.
I love you Brent,
Love, Mom xxxooo
May 27, 2010
i love you
love your mom
mom
May 25, 2010
My Dear Son,
You are consuming my every thought. I can feel your energy in the warmth of the sun, Your playful laughter in the breeze. Memories of you brings tons of smiles and laughs, but I just cant comprehend this nitemare that I have lived these last 3 years called my life. Your suppose to be with me, Blake and Bryleigh.
I miss you so very much and the pain that is left behind is at times pure torture to my soul and no matter how loud I yell or how much my heart bleeds, no one can seem hear me….
I guess I’m sad and lonely for my own selfish reasons, I know you wouldn’t want to come back here, your doing exactly what GOD has planned for you. I miss you because you are an incredible son, you are my son and I love you so very much, and that can never change.
A mothers love goes with you, no matter how far the journey.
Tight hugs and kisses,
Mom
mom
May 2, 2010
Thinking about you Brent, as I do everyday... But really, really missing tonight.
I pray for your happiness and hope you know how much you are loved.
I love you...
love,
Mom
xxoo
mom
April 4, 2010
Happy Easter My Son,
Thoughts of you ALWAYS brings a smile to my heart and sadness to my soul. I miss you Brent, Terribly.
Your infectious laughter continues to echo in my memories, and your spirit walks aroud me everyday. I see you in every one of Bry's smiles.
Than you for being the AWESOME son that you are and will always be.
I love you
Mom.
xxxooo
Austine
February 24, 2010
Dear Brent,
You've been on my mind constantly these past few days; so much so, that it is interfering with my work and school work. I miss you sooo much. I look for you everywhere I go hoping to see you just one more time. Please don't forget me. I love you so much.
Austine
Allison
January 12, 2010
Brent I hope this makes you proud...love mom.
Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the most tragic day of my life.
Jan 13th, 2010
1096 days
156 weeks
1,578,250+ minutes
No matter how you look at it, 3 years is a long time
But can also seem like it was just yesterday….
I live with the daily agony of the reality that my son Brent is never coming home.
I have the gift of my son’s smile, laughter and love as we both took the time for that “last” Heartfelt conversation just moments before the accident, with our last words to each other being
“I Love you” and his infectious smile beaming.
Please take the few moments to share your love with your family, friends, your special someone, because we never know what tomorrow holds.
Thank you for your prayers, your sympathetic ears and your shoulders when I need a little extra support.
I love you all.
Allison
Mom
January 10, 2010
You are my Sunshine, My Brent,
The most horrible day of my life is creeping up on me again, for the 3rd time. My soul continues to screem, and yet nobody can hear my daily sufferings....
A freind shared this poem with me... and we both know how very true these word are... I know your with me everyday.
THE CORD...
Brent, We are connected, my child and I,
By an invisible cord, not seen by the eye.
It's not like a cord that connects us at birth.
This cord can't be seen by anyone on earth.
This cord does its work right from the start.
It bonds us together, attached by the heart.
I know that is there, though no one can see.
The invisible cord from my child to me.
The strength of this cord. It's hard to describe,
It can't be destroyed, It can't be denied.
It's stronger than any cord man can create,
It with stands the test, can hold any weight.
And though you are gone,
Though you are not here with me,
The cord is still there, but no one can see.
It pulls at my heart, I am bruised. I am sore.
But this cord is our life line.
I am thankful to God that HE connected us this way.
A Mother and child, death can't take away.
I Love and Miss YOU, more and more everyday.
Love,
Mom xxxooo
tim hammond
January 3, 2010
Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
I'll aways be there to help you like you help me.
Mom
November 22, 2009
My Dearest Brent,
I'd love it if we could spend Thanksgiving together,
but the Lord has planned things differently.
I thank Him for the bond that we share,
and I ask Him to warm your heart with HIS special blessings not only at Thanksgiving but everyday.
I am so very thankful that the Lord chose me to be your mom. I am so proud of the AWESOME young man you grew into. Each day is still very painful, but your love and spirit continues to find ways to let me know your here with me. I see it in Bry's smiles, giggles and laughter. She is so much like her Uncle Brent.
Just know that I am thankful for every moment that I had with you....
I love & miss you Brent,
Love,
Your mom.
September 8, 2009
Happy 26th Birthday Sweetie!
Today I celebrate you! I thank GOD for the 23 years we did share. Do you have any idea how much happiness you brought to our family? Words can not describe how amazing your smile and personality were. No one and I mean NO ONE can tell a joke the way you did. Remembering your silly antics and your mischievous smile still makes me laugh. I miss you terribly, but I remember the very last conversation you had with Amber and me...God was definitely speaking to us through you. I know God chose you to do something very important, but I hope he gives you plenty of time to fish! FISH ON PUNKIN! I LOVE YOU!
(Aunt) Austine
August 13, 2009
Sweetie, you've been on my mind constantly these past few days. I think it's because I spent alot of time with Blake and Bryleigh. The baby looks so much like you...and she definitely has your disposition. She is absolutely, positively infected with your happiness!!!
I love you Brent!
(Aunt) Austine
Mom
June 7, 2009
I think of you every hour of every day. People move on and time continues to move forward, but I am still stuck in the moment you left us to move on to a much BIGGER task that only you could do.
As a mother I can't let go, nor will I allow myself to let go... I miss you Brent. So much so, that it hurts my heart. Even after all this time (29 months) the wound left in my heart is fresh, the tears are fierce and the belief has not set in. I still look everytime I hear a motorcycle like yours just in case this was all a dream and at times I really believe that you will be at the house when I come home from work.
Please don't forget me and know that I Love You!!!
Love your mom.
Amber Crothers
May 14, 2009
Still thinking of you always and forever! I love you Hoss!
MOM
December 24, 2008
Merry Christmas Brent,
Life is so uncertain, it definitely has its happy times, its disapointments, its sad times... but one thing that will never chage in life is how much I LOVE YOU and how much you are missed.
Christmas will be difficult, but knowing that you will/are having the time of your life at JESUS' BIRTHDAY PARTY just gives me goosebumps. Be sure to give Papa a Hug for me.
Merry Christmas my boy.
Love mom.
Mom
December 12, 2008
Dear Brent,
Today is December 13, 2008. Its been 700 days/100 weeks since I have l've seen your smile, heard your voice and hugged you. I miss you. Words can not and never will be able to explain the turmoil that I feel inside. I know that what ever it is that you are doing must be really important and God needed YOU to complete his work, other wise there is NO WAY that he would ever allow Blake, Austine, Amber or myself to endure the hurt and sadness that we do on a daily basis.
Go, Go and carry out GOD's work. I'm so proud of you. Tell Papa, Gary, Uncle Bill and Casey that I love them and miss them as well.
I LOVE YOU.
MOM
Mom
November 26, 2008
My Dearest Brent,
The family will gather tomorrow to celebrate Thanksgiving. Your favorite Holiday! We'll share laughter, and many tears as we look back and remember all the funny stories that you shared around the table, and the stories that Blake and Amber will tell about your antics at the "Kiddie" table when you were younger.
Thanksgiving is the time to reflect and give thanks for all that we have, all that we had and for all the acts of kindness and love shown to us through out the year. I find it funny that we designate one day out of 365 to say a genuine "Thank You" to our family and friends.
I Thank GOD Each and Every day for allowing me to be your's and Blake's mom. I am totally in AWE that he chose me to teach you, nurture you, watch you grow and to love you.
Brent, I want to Thank You for being my boy. Thank you for your smile, your laughter, your jokes, all the little ways that you made me feel special. You were a big, tough, strong man, but you will always be a Mama’s boy to me.
I love you. Happy Thanksgiving Sweetie.
Love Mom.
XXXXXOOOOO
Sharon
September 8, 2008
I love you!
Aunt Austine
September 8, 2008
Dear Brent,
Today I will celebrate you! How special a young man you turned out to be. Please never doubt how proud you made me.
God must have known just how special you were/are to me...He allowed me to be with you moments after you came into this world...and he allowed me to be with you just moments before you went home. I still miss you though...the pain is still here, and my heart is still broken. Thank you for all the love you gave. I couldn't love you more if you were my very own son.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY NEPHEW!
I LOVE YOU!
July 13, 2008
Today is the dreaded 13th, another month has come and gone.... today is day 547, which means 18 months with out your voice, smile and laughter. Yes, it’s been 18 agonizing months of emptiness, sadness and loneliness, but it is 547 days closer until I will be with you again.
I see your friends and they all reflect the same sadness of you going home, but their tears have moved on to happy memories and a laugh or two about the antics that you would pull.
I miss you so much that at times its hard to breathe, and the tears are skin deep and come often and fierce.
Brent, know how much you are LOVED, MISSED AND NEEDED!
If, only I could Hug you one more time....
Please remember me..
Love,
Mom
MOM
May 11, 2008
My Dearest Brent,
Today is day 484 that I sit here with out you, it also marks the 2nd Mother's Day that you are not here to celebrate with me. At times, it appears that I have seemed to have picked-up the pieces of what has been dealt to me and continue on with this journey called "life", but most times, the hurt, sadness & emptiness seems to find a way to creep into a part of each day. Brent, I miss you so much, I miss your voice, I miss your smile, I miss your (sometimes) goofy laugh...You always had a way to let me know how much you loved me, from bringing me a surprise bouquet of flowers, or picking flowers from someones garden to bringing me a cup of McDonalds coffee in the morning on your way home from work.
I want to Thank You for all the LOVE you have given to me and for being MY SON.
I LOVE YOU,
MOM
Mom
February 17, 2008
It is now day 400, and time continues to pass by slowly. I miss you more than mere words will ever be able to express. Brent, know that you are loved and missed by all and as your mother, I couldn't be more proud of you.
Continue to watch over us and before we know it, we will be together once more.
I LOVE YOU,
XXXXXXXXX-OOOOOOOOO
MOM
Mom
January 13, 2008
My Dearest Brent,
Its been 365 days, 3 hour and 52 minutes since you were called home to be with God. I thought that my heart couldn't hurt any more than it did this same time last year, but I was mistaken. My heart is completely broken, as I have never gone this long with out hearing your voice, your laugh and seeing the twinkle in your eyes. I ask God everyday to help me, as he has a purpose for all this, and I HAVE to believe that in time I (We) will all know what that purpose is.
Please know that I will NEVER let you be forgotten!
I love you,
Mom
blake wheeler
January 13, 2008
brent,
its been a year today and yet everything still seems like it was yesterday. i miss you so much i wish i could have just one more day for me and you to do all the dumb things we used too do together! i miss those days... i was just talking to amber last night about how you would wake me up b.c you wanted to sing david allan coe and i would be sooo mad at you, or how you would stay up all night playing ps2 and you would wake me up everytime you got to a new level lol. words cant dscribe how much i miss you. i love you more than anything brent and i cant wait till i see you again!
i love you,
blake
January 12, 2008
Allison, thinking of you today like I always do everyday. Remembering Brent today and everyday as well. I love you.
Sharon
Vivian
January 12, 2008
Reading all these entires of all the people that love and miss you brings tears and sadness of how much you are missed, no I have not even been in this guess book but I have miss you and I know that you are still with us and I love you but our Lord had other plans for you and I know you are in a better place my love and I still cry.You were one in a million grandsons anyone could ask for, you are still touching lives today.The angels are singing today for it has been a year.I miss your smiles and big hugs.
Amber Crothers
January 11, 2008
Brent,
In a couple days, it will be an entire year that you were called home to be with God. Boy, it sure does seem like eternity. My heart hurts for you daily and you are constantly running through my mind. This past weekend, a year ago, was the last time that I got to see you and spend time with you. We were at Dusty's party, boy did we have some fun! I know at times I can be selfish. I know you are happy at where you are, but I want you here with us. At times I don't think I am strong enough to handle this pain, but regardless, I try to stay tough and be there for the rest of the family. Brent, I try not to cry in front of them, but sometimes it just gets too hard to bear the loss of a brother, a best friend and eventually I breakdown. You know, I am proud to be your cousin or as we all know, sister like. Everytime someone talks about you, nothing but good things are said. Everyone always tends to mention your infectous smile. I still seem to be haunted by that conversation we had outside when me, you and mom were talking and also by the conversation just me and you had last Christmas. So many unanswered questions still lurk through my mind. Did you know something was going to happen? I just wish I could have picked up on all the signs then before it was too late. Brent, you will always be my hero, my best friend, cousin, brother, you name it, anything good, that is what you are to me. Just that.. you are my everything. I love you HOSS.
Love you always and forever,
Amber
Mom
December 25, 2007
Mery Christmas My Angel Brent,
Christmas memories fill my every thought. All the homemade cards you've made me and the hand crafted ornaments carefully crafted with glitter and glue hang on the tree as all the Christmas' past, but its just not the same. My heart breaks with you not here. The loneliness fills my every moment.
Your favorite part of the holidays; Dinner, is just that "dinner". The extra effort always put into all your Christmas favorites, just doesn't seem to give me the same excitement as it has for all the years we've had together. I just can't seem to find the comfort anywhere.
Yet, even thought I am sooooo sad and heartbroken, I am in AWE of the celebration you are experiencing this Christmas. You have finally found the true reason for this magical holiday.
The family is toghether this Christmas, just like you wanted, and Blake and I will take care of each other, because even though we have many people who care, we are the only ones who truly understand each other's loss.
I know you are with us and in our hearts, celebrating with us today, but as a mother, it will never be the same...and no gift will ever be "just what I wanted", until I am with you at Christmas.
Please don't be angry or sad that I cry like I do... Its times like this that I wish I were the tin-man, so that my heart could not hurt any longer.
I keep thinking of the holiday song "I'll be home for Christmas"... If only in my dreams"... Because I know you want to be with us this year.
I miss you and love you!
Merry Christmas Brent,
Love, Mom
Merry Christmas
blake wheeler
December 24, 2007
Brent,
today is christmas eve and its our first without you. it hurts knowing ur not going to be at any family gatherings this year. i remember when we were younger me you and amber would play monoply EVERY YEAR and of course you always cheated but that was our little trdition. i wish i could go back in time and relive every christmas we had together. i know your going to be there in spirt but its not the same. i miss you so much and going christmas shoping and not having too buy you anything was so hard on me. last week i was having a rough time and i seen a shooting star every night, and i know that was you telling me everythings okay. just know that, its going to be hard on the hole family, exspecaly me and mom, but the entire family will be together this year, just like you wanted. well, i love you brent and i just wanted too tell you!
MERRY CHRISTMAS
LOVE,
BLAKE
[p.s]
i love you =]
JOSEPH SMITH
December 18, 2007
HEY DADDY,JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU HOW GOOD I'M DOING IN SCHOOL.I'M ON A.B HONROLL AND I'M THE FASTEST RUNNER IN MY GRADE!HEY I STILL HAVE A SMART MOUTH BUT I USE IT WELL..LOL..WELL I MISS YOU VERY MUCH AND AUNT BLAKE AND I ARE TALKING AGAIN THANK YOU GOD AND THANK YOU FOR DOING THAT FOR ME!I HOPE I CAN SPEND SOMETIME ON CHRISTMAS WITH GRANDMA,AUNT BLAKE,UNCLEJOSH AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY..WELL T.T.Y.L..LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER YOUR SON JOSEPH SMITH!!!!!!!!
Allison Holbrook
December 14, 2007
My Dear Baby Boy,
When I look at you and all that you have done, its really hard to believe that you were the little boy who used to climb trees and play with toy trucks.
It's really good to see how you've grown and the person that you've become...
And even though today is a long way from those days of your childhood pranks and scraped knees, the love that hugged and cuddled you then is the same love that cares and wants the best for you now.
Brent, I LOVE YOU,
AND I WANT TO TELL THE WHOLE WORLD'
"THAT'S MY SON... HE'S MADE ME PROUD."
Its been 335 days 3hours and 7 minutes since you were called home...The pain is overwhelming, but I will carry your love with me forever.
Genny Conticello
November 19, 2007
just thought i'd let you know i miss you nad there aint a day that dont go by that i dont think of you. michelle still ask about you and i just tell her you r with god and you love her very much. ill see you again one day. i love you
blake wheeler
September 28, 2007
brent,
i'v been thinking about you ALOT latley. i think about you every day but latley its like your with me. i miss you so much and every day gets harder and harder and my heart aches for you. i know heaven is a good place and you have no worrys but i miss you. i wish you didnt have too go home soo soon. i just wasnt ready too let go. But for some reason GOD felt you served your purpose down here on earth. i know we fought and i called you names, but i just want you too know i was always proud of you. and i loved telling people you were my big brother.. i still do.. people loved you and theres not enough words in this world to explain why.
I love you so much.
i used to be scard of death, but now im not. because i know when im called home you'll be at the gates to hold my hand too walk me in.
i love you brent and dont ever for get that!
<33, blake
Ronnie and Bobbie Hall
September 8, 2007
Allison, We just wanted to let you know, we're thinking of you today, on Brent's birthday. We are right next door if you need anything at all.
Love,
Allison Holbrook
September 8, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY HANDSOME BOY!!!
Your 24 today and I hope you & papa party like your ROCK STARS! Brent, only you know and understand how much I love & miss you. At times the pain is unbearable, and the sadness is eternal...I know you miss everyone and your watching over us.
Life is empty without that bright, sunshiny smile of yours. I miss your jokes, laughter and the twinkle in your eye and the way you said "Oh Mom", when you knew I knew you were probably doing something I probably would not approve of. Brent please carry my love in your pocket close to your heart until you can meet me at the gate.
Happy Birthday Sweetie!
Love,
Mom
xxxooo
JOSEPH SMITH
August 28, 2007
HEY DADDY,JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW I MISS YOU AND I PRAY THAT OUR FAMILY CAN GET CLOSER TOGETHER!I TELL EVERYONE AT SCHOOL ABOUT YOU AND HOW YOU LOVED YOUR BIKEAND I SHOW EVRYONE OUR PICTURES!IM DOING REALLY GOOD IN SCHOOL THE TEACHER TELLS ME IM THE SMARTEST IN HER CLASS!WELL I'LL TALK TO YA LATER.....LOVE YOUR SON JOSEPH LEE SMITH
Amber Crothers
August 27, 2007
WOW, it still seems unreal writing in here to you! Eric's wedding is this weekend. Things still don't seem right. You were supposed to be in the wedding Brent. They are still treating it as though you are though. It feels like we shouldn't be doing things in the family without you though. Everytime me and Blake get together we talk about how much fun the three of us had. Just today we were talking about that time we skipped summer rec and stayed at my house and that tornado came. We tore my mom's closet apart.
It shouldn't be like this. You should be here with us. We shouldn't have to think about the times we had in the past. We are supposed to be thinking about our futures. Everyday it gets harder and harder to go on without you. I just want to see you driving the wrong way around the lake to tell me a corny joke. I want you to come knock on my window late at night asking to come in. I want you to lecture me about smoking. I want it all back. I want our back porck talking. I want you!
I love you hoss. You were the bestest cousin, big brother, friend I could have EVER asked for.
genny conticello
August 25, 2007
its been 7 monts now and i miss you so much there aint a day that dont go by that i dont think of you, you ment so much to me and you dident even know it but i guess you do now. its hard with you not here i still check my phone evry nite to get the sweet voicemail from you, and everytime i see a someone on a street bike i still check to make sure it aint you. AND after all this time it still dont feel real no matter what i tell my self i keep thinking you are comeing back. well i love you and miss you sooooo much and i cant wait for that one day that i will get to see you again, i love you. michelle understands but she still ask about you all the time you were her prince and she wont ever forget that.
Allison Holbrook
August 5, 2007
My Dearest Brent,
My Sunshine, my beloved son,
Its been 204 days today since you were called home to be with Papa and Uncle Gary.... The hurt & pain is just as real today as it was that horrible moment that I heard the news. You are my constant thought, the first thing I think about in the morning and the last one I speak to every night. For some reason Blake and I seem to make it through one more day.
I can only ask WHY? Why are we here without you? But as a wonderful friend explained to me... You just made it to shore first, and your watching over us all and waiting for us to meet you.
I miss you more than I can tell you and LOVE YOU more than words can ever express!
Love,
Mom
xxxooo
Dena Summerall
March 21, 2007
Wheeler family,
I knew Brent very well in school and the loss of him is like losing a brother to me. My heart and prayers go out to you in this difficult time. Brent was a great man and a great friend. I love him and will miss him always. Cya on the other side Brent I love ya!
Janet Bell Ayala
February 20, 2007
Allison and Michael, words can not explain the pain I know you are feeling. My four boys and nephew loved to see Brent riding his bike, Brent allways had a smile and was funny to be around. We all miss Brent and will never forget the nice and funny guy he was. I pray for you every night that God will give your heart comfort.
Paula Ureste
January 25, 2007
Dear Wheeler Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You have my sincerest sympathies. Know that one day you will have the real hope of seeing your dead loved one again. John 5:28,29.."all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out..." Too, one day soon we will no longer have to deal with death. Revelation 21:3,4..no more tears, no more death, no more pain.." I hope you are comforted by this. Respectfully, Paula
Brandon & Mandi Harris
January 24, 2007
I only met Brent a few times but the stories that I have heard all the memories that Brent and Brandon have shared I feel like I known him my whole life, I think about what your family is going through every day , and it breaks my heart that life is infact very short and that we take it for granted. Our Hearts and Prayers go out to you and your family .We love you .
Shannon J. Shaughnessy
January 23, 2007
Talaya,
Joseph will need you to lean on as he will also look towards God for guestions and answers. We are taught not to question why but to accept that there is a reason for all. But, when it comes to a child this lesson is hard for them to take in. In the short time we have know each other we have become close friend in heart and in spirit as well, as I call you sister of mine. You are a terrific mom and the children are lucky to have you. Take Joseph in your hand and try to understand every act played out or every question why in his time of need.
You Friend,
Shannon
Barbie Humbert
January 22, 2007
Allison and family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Shannon J. Shaughnessy
January 21, 2007
Joseph, Daddy's hands will always be able to comfort youwhen you are in need. Talk to your Daddy and He will hear you words and listen, as He watches over you from Heaven above.
A Child’s Grief
Lord you care so much
For the tears of a hurting child
Who has felt the grief of tragedy
Now no longer wears a smile
Unable to clearly express
How much he’s hurting inside
Not fully understanding the pain
Nor knowing the reasons why
He wants so much to reach out
To someone who will listen
Someone that can hold him close
And respond with Godly wisdom
For he just needs a grown up
To know what he’s going through
But often we don’t realize his grief
Because we are hurting too
Let him know you care Lord
And will be there when we’re not
The emptiness he feels within
May be filled with you God
May he know you as a father
And know you’re by his side
To come and wipe his tears away
When alone he silently cries
Hold him in your arms Lord
So he will be at peace
Allow us all to give him time
In dealing with his grief
For tears may last all night
But joy comes in the morning
So let him grieve throughout the night
For a new day will be dawning.
Joseph I send to you all of my Earthly and Heavenly Love
Mrs. Shannon
Cindy Hampton
January 20, 2007
Brett, Karen, Allison & Blake,
Saddened by the loss of Brent. I am sorry I couldn't make it to the Funeral but you all are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you all.
Brent is always in my memories. Diaper changing, bottle feeding, playing catch, feeding Tonka, and many more. So sorry I haven't been there for more! He was a spirited, smiling young fella. God blessed you with him for 23 years. Each of those years added new memories, new changes, a few tears, but lots of smiles from a big hearted "Big Wheel"! Love you all very much.
Hugs of comfort!
Angel sent from God
January 20, 2007
To Joseph:
I am sorry that Dad is not with you right now. He is watching over you with an overwhelming love. When you think that you are alone you're not, he's right there with you. His warm embrace, his gentle touch, his tickle time is in your heart and your memories! Keep them in a treasure box and pull them out when you need him. He is there for you always.
Love your Angel
Ashley Huggins
January 20, 2007
BRENT,
YOU WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH ,YOU WAS SUCH A GREAT FRIEND GOD BLESS AND WE WILL SEE YOU SOME DAY AGAIN.:)
January 20, 2007
TO JOSEPH,I KNOW IT MUST BE HARD LOSEING YOUR DAD BUT THROUGH GOD YOU WILL GET STRONGER.YOUR DAD WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU IN YOUR HEART.YOU BOTH LOOK JUST ALIKE.WE ARE SORRY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY JUST PULL TOGETHER AND HOLD ON TO EACH OTHER!!GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!
sherry newsome
January 19, 2007
To Brett,Karen Allison and the whole family our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you we all are thinking of you and no words can heal your pain just know that we all are thinking of all of you at this difficult time and will keep you in our prayers.
love sherry (o'brien) newsome & family
Trixy Slaughter
January 19, 2007
Allison, as a mother myself I can't even begin to feel your pain. I am deeply sorry for your loss and pray that each will get better for you and your family.
JOSH SPENCER
January 18, 2007
BRENT, YOUR LIKE MY BROTHER IN LAW , ILL TAKE CARE OF UR SISTER UNTIL UR ABLE TO AGAIN, CANT WAIT TO MEET AGAIN LOVE JOSH
BLAKE WHEELER
January 18, 2007
BRENT, YOU WERE THE BEST BIG BROTHER ANYONE COULD EVER ASK FOR. WE WERENT LIKE NORMAL BROTHER AND SISTERS ... WE WERE LIKE BEST FRIENDS .. U KNOW BESIDES UR BEING OVER PROTECTED LOL... I LOVE U AND I ALWAYS WILLL AND I PROMISE U IM GOIN TO MAKE U PROUD, UR ALWAYS IN MY HEART, AND ILL THINK ABOUT U EVERYDAY!!! LOVE UR BABY SISTER, BLAKE WHEELER
chris and jennifer kilpatrick
January 18, 2007
brett,karen,and the wheeler family,
im so sorry about your loss but just remeber brent is still looking down on you.bent you was my step brother and i will always rember you and all of are memories love you forever
Clark&Geraldine O'Brien
January 18, 2007
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Lanetta Strickland
January 18, 2007
To Allison & family:
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you at this time of mourning. Please know that my prayers are with you. May God give you comfort like only He can.
Debra Wooten
January 18, 2007
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sherri Torres-Avery
January 18, 2007
A gentle wind blew across the land
as the angels reached out and took his hand.
For on the wind the angels came
and they were calling out Brent's name.
On the angels wings its a heavenly flight,
that journey home towards the glorious light.
For those who weep - Brett is not gone.
He will be the light in every coming dawn.
I was unable to attend the services of this fine young man due to legal matters that could not be changed by this tragedy. Brett was a very nice young man and he will be missed greatly by many. Our community has truly suffered a loss. My heart goes out to family and close friends.......
I hope you enjoy the poem I wrote.
Yvonne Feichtel
January 18, 2007
allison & blake
i can't tell you two enough that i love you. but just know ONE thing on saturday a piece of me went with brent and i will always love him.i'm NOT glad i was there BUT i'm glad i was there because for some reason GOD wanted me there just remember i'm always there for you two both.my life will never be the same because of this BUT i wouldn't have wanted any other way. i was blessed the day i met your family and everyday until i get to go visit brent i will cherish everyday with you all. I LOVE YOU BOTH!!!!!!!!!!!
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