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for Charlie Pearce
Junius Johnson
July 15, 2021
Miss you big dawg
Sherri Wells
March 28, 2019
Thinking of you Sweet Baby Boy.... You are missed greatly! #cmp865
Heather Morris
May 12, 2008
Charlie,
Well, your mom is closing out the guest book today & has been quite persistent that I write something...she can be a little on the pushy side you know. :-) Truth is, I've avoided it. It's hard saying good-bye yet again. At one point I was signing onto this guest book every morning to see who wrote what. I'd sit at my desk & cry thinking back over the times we spent with you (now I know it wasn't enough) & your cute little country accent. God must have huge plans for you or he wouldn't have taken such a good person away from us on April 1, 2007. You were such an awesome person & even over a year after your death you are still touching everyone's heart. Graduation is coming up & I think once your family gets past that day, they'll be able to let you rest. There has been so many events this past year in memory of you. I know you wish everyone would just stop making such a fuss over you. Well, rest easy sweetie. We love & miss you!
Jessica Phillips
May 9, 2008
Well Charlie this is the final time, the time when I can't write to you on here anymore. I'm gonna really miss this. You know its been over a year but it still feels like last week. I really don't think I will ever forget this, it is gonna stay with me for the rest of my life I think. I can remember just as good the day I got a phone call saying you had passed. It will be a day I will never forget. All that runs through my mind is things that we use to do and how much fun we had at it. I never knew back when we were having so much fun that it was gonna end quick. I never knew we would lose someone as special as you this quick. But I guess life goes on and the only thing to look forward to is seeing you upstairs one day. I really miss the passing of you in your ranger and out of everything you could only see your smiling face. I still wish I could see that passing through but I can visualize every smurk on your face! I've really enjoyed writing to you this year but I can always come by the grave to speak like I have. You are someone I've really missed this pass year, and never knew you mattered this much until you were gone but I guess thats the way it happens. McCoy is acting his normal self I believe you would really like him. I still feel something is funny about the whole "McCoy" situation, I think you had something to do with that! Well I'm gonna close it up for now and I'm really gonna miss this. Love & Miss You Always
Heather Brockwell
May 8, 2008
Here comes the time when we must say goodbye It will be tough I know but we WILL all get through this i promise. Charlie we love you so much. RIP our little angel.
love you bunches.
Sandy Street
May 7, 2008
Charlie...here we are about to say goodbye....but alas...we will all 'meet again' one glorious day. Please gather your grand-daddy and your Uncle Eddie and Aunt Teenie and Aunt Louise...as well as your Big Mama & Danny....and wait for us by the gate....we will be there - ready to celebrate our 'new life' with all of you. Until then....ya'll please keep an eye out for us....and let us know you are there - waiting for our arrival.
Love & Blessings~
Sandy & Jesse
Mom, Dad, & Ronnie Jr Pearce
May 7, 2008
Charlie,
I went to Nags Head to spend the weekend with Aunt Sherry, Harmony and Heather. We had a very relaxing fun weekend, just too short.
Your book will be closing today. It's hard to say goodbye when I've gotten so use to writing to you as this has been a journal for so many people for the last year. I can hardly write today for crying. I am going to purchase a special Diary this weekend, so I can continue to keep notes about life and one day Ronnie Jr will have it to look back at. I am going over to Jennifer & Dave's house tonight so we can personalize this book before I purchase it.
So many people have supported us throughout this last year, it's really amazing.
I have now lost a total of 86 lbs., still trying to catch up with my Sexy Charlie, haha. Hopefully I can maintain the weight, I'm ready to stop loosing now.
Keep shinning your bright star on us and continue watching over us just as you have done for the last year. Thank God for your memories!
You left such a large impression on so many people and you probably never knew that you had touched that many people.
We Love and Miss You, Sexy Charlie!
Nita Wright
May 7, 2008
Well everyone it is time to say Good-bye to Charlie for now. We will meet again. The memories we all have and have shared will continue on. We will never forget you and your friendly smile, your love of hunting, fishing, fox hunting and your love of Jarratt Fire Department. You probably had the largest family of anyone because of your personality. You were one of a kind and you made so many friends that you probably never knew how much you impressed their lives. The Wright family will sure miss you but will never forget you. We will continue to keep check on Elaine, Ronnie and Ronnie Jr. Life has to go on for all those you left behind and God will see us through.
Debra Lewis
May 7, 2008
How do you say goodbye to such a wonderful young man, I guess I just cant thats why I have waited so long to write anything.I remember meeting you and your family so many years ago and you sitting in my lap "helping me work" while your mom and dad saw the doctor. My favorite memory is you and Ronnie Jr. "running away" to my house from your grandma's when your mom and dad would make you mad.
All I can say is that i miss you everyday and I know without a doubt I'm a much better person because I knew and loved you.
I can't wait to see you again some day.
Goodbye for now.
Debra and Jeff Lewis
Lauren Dix
May 6, 2008
Well Charlie it has been a little over a year since you left, it really is hard to believe that it has been that long. It still hasnt gotten any more normal not seeing you when I ride through town or not seeing your truck at the firehouse on Thursday nights if I happen to ride by. I miss not getting those phone calls that I use to get from you every once and awhile just to see how I was doing and what I had been doing. I am so glad that I got to know you, but sorry that you didnt have more time down here. I hope you are having a blast up there and I will see you again someday!
Love, Lauren
mechelle otten
May 6, 2008
well charlie, its been over a year since you left us and things just are not the same here without you. and the summers really arnt, blake still laughs about the times at amanda's at the pool where yall used to play fight with each other, he request to go buy your grave alot and he talks to ya when we are there remembering things that yall used to do. he has put a firetruck and a picture of himself up there for you. just wanted to write a few words to you before this book closes and let you know that we love you and miss you and not a day goes by that we dont think about you. keep watching over us and you and "bull" keep things straight up there until we can join ya . love ya charlie!!!!
Jimmy Lee
May 6, 2008
A friend is like a flower
A friend is like a rose
A friend is like a owl
both beautiful and bright
a friend is like a gate that never
comes apart
a friend is like a heart
that is good until the
very end and
a friend is like a ghost
who's sprit never dies
***************************
Charlie is has been a little over a year since you have been gone seems like a lifetime and feels like I have lost one of the most bestfriends in my life. Know that we all still love ya bro and never will forget you. Until the day that we meet again we will cherish all the memories that we have and never let them fade.
Harmony Morris
May 3, 2008
Little Charlie we love and miss you bunches!!!!!
Love, Harmony
Trish Harich
May 1, 2008
Charlie,
You cannot know how much I miss you and Drew both and picture the two of you being together and being the boys that you both still are. Don't give Granddaddy too much trouble up there and look out for Aunt Teenie, Aunt Louise, and Uncle Eddie. One day I look forward to all of us being together again.
Hugs and love,
Aunt Trish
Julie Grizzard
May 1, 2008
Well Charlie it's been one year since you left & so much has taken place. Tim & I are going to be Grandparents of five little ones in one year. Boy didn't expect that to happen. I have missed you very much & think of you everyday, whether it's through a song, something funny said, a bright evening star, or my beautiful Charlie butterfly, which I see almost everyday since the 1st of this April. Or YOUR MOM jumping out at me at work scaring the daylights out of me making me say a few words I should'nt have said. She thought it was real funny as you used to think it was soooo funny. The things I miss; your sweet country- boy grin, your laughter, your bright blue eyes that always smiled, your thoughtfulness, your never-ending sense of humor & most of all I just miss you. I thank God we met on this earth & look forward to meeting again. Thank you Charlie for everything you have taught me when you were here & since you've been gone. I'm sure even though your body is not yet with the Lord your Spirit dwells with Him. Until we meet again, I love you Charlie.
Pearce
May 1, 2008
Charlie,
As of today it's been one year and one month since you left us. April was an extremely hard month guess what I'm trying to say is that the entire year has been rough, April just brought back reocurring memories of your accident and loosing you. But like I've said many times before our lives will never be the same, but Thank God for the many memories you left us with. Your memories are what's kept us going, your laugh, your smile, love for hunting, fishing, firefighting, dogs, family, friends and most of all for God. And how could we ever forget your other name "Sexy Charlie"
I'm going to really miss writing in the book, as the book will close in a couple of days. Guess I'll have to purchase a special diary book and continue where this book closes. God has given us the strength to pull us through this far and there's no doubt he will see us through, even though we will always continue to have our good and bad days. We will always miss you and love you. Daddy and I will always refer to you as our baby boy and Ronnie Jr's brother and best friend.
I'm going to Nags Head tomorrow to stay the weekend with Aunt Sherry, Harmony and Heather.
Daddy and I are going to see Jeff Foxworthy in a couple of weeks. I know you'll be right there enjoying the show with us, being the Redneck you are. haha
June 1 we will have your Graduation Memorial Service at Calvary Baptist Church. Michael Lee and I are putting a slide show together of your life. Michael Lee & Jessica M. will be singing during the service. Danny B., Jerry W., Artie E., Dr. Laseter, Jeannette W., Tammy H., Courtney S., Barbara & Danielle W. will be speakers. June 6 is the actual Graduation at GCHS. Please watch over us and pull us through this week.
Billy P. is having a Memorial Fox Hunt in your name on June 14. We have several firefighters and friends of yours that have agreed to be judges for the hunt.
Twinkle still goes in your bedroom and sniffs around for you. Anytime we ask her "where's Charlie" her ears perk up and she looks toward your room.
Guess we'll go to Nags Head for our vacation again this year in August. This is another hard thing to do, as you loved going down every summer, and there's so many memories of you down there as well.
Thank God for your Memories!
Until we are reunited in Heaven.
As my tears start to flow as I close this letter just know We Love and Miss You more than all the stars in the sky.
Mom, Dad, Twinkle & Ronnie Jr
Sherry Morris
April 29, 2008
Taken from Charlie's MySpace Hard Rockin Kennel by Tara Leigh 4/1/08-Hiya Charlie Boo, its been a year today. 365 days since i have heard your voice or seen your face. It seems weird to me that i still miss you as much as i do. i want you back. i want you to text me and tell me your gonna kidnap me tonight.
i miss that. I miss having you to turn when other guys make me cry.
some how you knew what to say, always. I miss you so much. i know your in heaven or whatever but i want you back here. I wanna be able to go to the hardware and see my charlie boos truck pull up out side so my grandma can run you off. i love you. Keep an eye on me would you?
Tailor Maitland
April 28, 2008
I was assigned to write a story in school with the title, "What Courage Means To You". I decided to write mine on you. I have been meaning to leave this on your page for a while now but I could not because I have been grounded but now that I am ungrounded here it is.
i love and miss you so muchh :(
“What Courage Means To You”
Courage can mean a lot of different things to people. But as you read along you can find out what courage means to me. My first true friend was Charlie McCoy Pearce. Charlie and I were in the same hunt club. We never really talked. Until one day he happened to get in the truck with my dad, then we started to talk. The first time I ever really talked to him, he seemed like a great friend, a friend that everyone deserves to have. When I started becoming close to him, I realized that we had a great friend connection. Right then I knew my whole life had changed. I never thought I would be able to meet someone that I could tell anything to and they would understand every little bit of it no matter what. I had finally found that friend that I had been looking for all along.
The time had finally come hunting season was over. It was April, three months had passed and I had not talked to Charlie. I was beginning to wonder where he was. I woke up at a friend’s house on April 1, 2007, thinking it was going to be a good since it was April Fool’s Day. It was around 10:45 a.m., almost time for me to leave for church. As I walked up the steps to get up to the top balcony in church to sit and wait for it to start, I saw Charlie. It was unbelievable. Well unfortunately time had passed and church had ended. So I went back to Taylor Slate’s house with her. It was around three o’clock and my cell phone started to ring. It was my dad, so of course I answered it to see what he needed, right after I said “hello” my dad said, “you need to come home a.s.a.p.” So I knew something was wrong.
After I had begged him for about fifteen to twenty minutes to tell me what was wrong, he finally told me. He said, "Tailor, Charlie has been in a wreck and was not able to make it." I could not and cannot believe it. T he one person that I had become attached to, the person I could tell anything to, my best friend was gone. I still expect to see him somewhere in town everytime I go out and I still expect him to call my da about every week to get him to come fix his radio that he has messed up somehow. But day-by-day goes by and I never see him in town and I receive no phone call.
Even though Charlie is not here with me today I know he is looking down over me and I will see him again someday.
Sherry Morris
April 27, 2008
Posted on Charlie's MySpace by Lindsay Nichole 3/31/08 - Hey darlin...i been thinkin all day about it.I can't believe its been a year almost. About this time last year i got some of the worst news of my life, and thought it was all a joke but come to find out it was true and it broke my heart. I know you are in heaven and God is taking care of you but everyone still misses you like crazyy. You'll always be in my heart no matter how many years go by, i love and miss you. Everyone down here will manage ok, as long as you watch over us. It will be one of the best days of my life when i get to see you again.LOVE, Lindsay
Sherry Morris
April 27, 2008
Taken from Charlie's MySpace Hard Rockin Kennel - posted by Amanda on 4/1/08 Charlie..
I dont know where to start..today makes a year since u have been gone and it still just doesnt seem real. i still feel like its a really bad nightmare and im just never gonna wake up. I guess i will never accept the fact that you are gone. Theres not a day that goes by that i am not thinkin about u. The text messages u sent me 2 weeks before your accident stays in my mind. I cant explain how much i miss you but i know u r in a better place and your flying with the angels. I love you so much sweetheart. please keep me safe and watch over me.
I LOVE and Miss you Sweetheart
Sherry Morris
April 26, 2008
Taken from Charlie's MySpace Hard Rockin' Kennels-hey sweet charlie
i just wanted to let you know that we think about you all the time...brandon still asks about you sometimes and heather and mom miss you too. you and ronnie became a part of our family and always will be. so from all of us we love and miss you so much!!!!
*save me a four-wheeler ride* - Casey Lane 4/1/08
Sherry Morris
April 26, 2008
Taken from Charlie's MySpace Hard Rockin' Kennel-Hey Charlie,
It just doesn't seem real that its been a year since you left us. We sat in church that Sunday morning joking and laughing, and we never thought something so tragic was going to happen that day. We will always cherish the memories of you.
Everyone misses you so much. Its not a day that goes by that we don't think about you and miss you. We know you are in a much better place now. We will always love and miss you!!!
Keep watching over us,
Jennifer 4/1/08
Sherry Morris
April 24, 2008
Posted on Charlie's MySpace 4/1/08 by Little Bit-Heyy buddy i have missed i cannt believe its been a year ....but i know your in alot better place then me ....but lately i have noticed that no no one knows what they have till its gone:[ ....i love and miss you alot ...see ya again some day love ya
Sherry Morris
April 23, 2008
Taken from Charlie's MySpace; posted by K finch on 4/1/08. It's been a year since you were taken from us. It still hasn't really sunk in that you're gone. And honestly, I'm not sure it ever will. Me and Allie were talking about you last night, talking about how it just seems too horrible to be true. Ya know? Like.. There's no way you can really be gone. That's what it FEELS like. But then.. BAM.. Reality punches me in the face, and I realize it's true. You really are gone. And I miss you. She misses you. Ronnie misses you. Your mom and dad.. They miss you. Manda.. Kristen.. EVERYONE MISSES YOU. But.. I'll be alright knowing that I get to see you again someday. Be waiting at the golden gates for me, 'kay? I love you.
Sandy Street
April 22, 2008
Hi Charlie ~
Please know that everyone here is learning to live again.....it is so hard when you lose a loved one, harder still when its your child or your sibling....but with God's help, and your inspiration and whispers in the ear....everyone is learning to cope and to go on with everyday life. Dont get me wrong.....you will be in the hearts and the thoughts of so many people every single day.....and some every single minute of the day. And will be in many people's prayers, and fill their dreams at nite. But we all know that we must 'go on'.....our jobs here on Earth are not yet done, our purpose not yet fulfilled. But know too....when our turn comes....each of us will be looking for you to greet us at the gates of heaven - along with your grandpa's and cousins, and uncles, and aunts, and relatives and friends. We plan on having one hum-dinger of a 'family reunion' when we get there.....so ya'll get busy with all the preparations. Please give your Grandpa Allcox and Uncle Eddie and Aunt Teenie and Aunt Louise a 'special' BIG hug - for me, ok? Tell them they too are missed here on earth....and are thought about often with loving memories....and I look forward to the day I get to give them that hug in person.
I did not get to know you well during your life here on earth, Charlie....but I've gotten to know you a lot thru all the journal entries in this guest book to/for you. I'm certain that you have probably already made as big an impression on the people up there as you did on the ones down here. You sure know how to 'reach out and touch someone'!
Please keep shining your star on everyone.....let them know you are with them all the time....keep whispering in their ears....let them hear you....and let them see you - whether its in the soft billowing clouds in the sky, or the twinkling of the stars, or a cool breeze upon their cheek, or a soft pat on the back, or a warm fuzzy feeling of a hug, or the flutter of a butterfly wings, or the gentle descent of a fall leaf. Put in a few 'good words' for us that are here to the big guy up there, ok? Perhaps he'll keep you on 'guard duty' for us for awhile - so know that you can rest easy....your family and friends will continue on - and one day - we will all get to rejoice with you there.
God Bless -
Sandy Street
Sherry Morris
April 17, 2008
Posted on Charlie's MySpace (Hard Rockin' Kennels)-Hey you. Things are so strange now, and it's hard adapting to a life without you here when I need you. It seems like I can't even listen to certain songs anymore - it's to hard. You provoked a lot of questions within me - before & after your accident. I've started questioning so many things, and it's hard finding my way. But, I will manage because I've got the best angel of all of them.
Even in death, my love for you carries on & you'll always be special to me. This past april 1st wasn't as hard as I thought it would be for me, because I realized that I'm just another year closer to seeing you again. That day will be amazing. I miss you. "I've talked to friends, talked to myself, talked to God, I've prayed like hell, but I still miss you.." - I still miss you by Keith Anderson Kris10 on 4/6/08
Kristen 3/7/08 You were/are so special to me. I will miss our conversations, & although I still have much to discuss with you, I suppose I will find the answers on my own. I promise to take care of the people you loved, but most importantly I promise to try and take care of myself. It's really hard to care about anything or anyone else without you here. I will make things right. I never thought this day would come, at least not in this point of my life. I still sit in disbelief that you are now gone. I am not quite sure what I will do without your personality putting a smile on my face; as friends we have learned a lot from each other. I am happy that a part of you will still guide the way for me. You will never be forgotten, rest in peace knowing that. & one day, I'll be able to rest in peace knowing that I am not alone. I love you so much. "A priceless memory of one is special. But, when they are gone, it becomes a treasure."-Unknown.
Amanda Phillips
April 17, 2008
Taken from Charlie's My Space (Hard Rockin' Kennels)
Charlie,
wow where to start..today makes 11 months. its hard to believe next month will be a year. it still hasnt hit me and i guess it never will. it still feels like a really really bad nightmare..theres not a day that goes by that i dont think of you. u are always on my mind.and i cant explain how much i miss you. when i have a bad day your still the first person i want to call cause you always knew how to put a smile on my face..I LOVE YOU SO MUCH and i miss you more than anything in this world..keep watching over me and keep me safe. Amanda 3/1/08
Mom, Dad & Ronnie Jr
April 2, 2008
Charlie,
Sorry we didn't get to write to you yesterday, on your 1 yr. anniversary date.
We stayed extremely busy all day with doctor appointments. After all the appointments were over, we met Tiffany L, Amanda P., & Margaret K. at one of your favorite restaurants, Red Lobster in Colonial Heights, for dinner.
We went by and visted your tree and took some pictures. Then, we came to town and visited your grave, where we took more pictures. So many people had put out red and white flowers at your grave. Amanda P and Margaret K purchased some baloons and released them from the grave yesterday.
The Seniors at GCHS wore red yesterday in your memory.
For the most part the day went well, we were all able to talk and laugh about the memories you had left with us some extremely funny. This is what got us through the day.
All 3 of us got so many text messages from family and friends on our phones telling us they were thinking about us and praying for us.
Now, to get through the rest of this week. April 4th which falls on Friday, will be another struggle. But again, with the help of friends, family, your memories and GOD, we will make it just as we did yesterday.
Once we got home last night, we went to let Twinkle outside and what was shinning right over our front door. You, your big bright shinning star. The sunset was beautiful as well.
One of the text messages going around read this:
Today one year ago, we lost something special, a son, a brother, a friend, a love we can never replace. RIP Charlie McCoy Pearce. We love and miss you.
The other text message going around read this:
Catchn fish & shootn deer. Chasin fox and fightin fire. U were always smiling and always flirting & left us with our hearts hurting. Gone but not 4gotten. RIP CMP
You were such an inspiration on everyone you came in contact with. You lived life to the fullest and never took life for granted. You touched so many people in such a short period of time. Not a day/night goes by what we don't think about something you said or had done, you're forever in our hearts. We thank GOD for giving you to us for 17 years, just wish we'd had more time. But, we are so very proud to be the parents/brother of such a wonderful person.
With all our Love we Miss YOU more and more everyday!
April 1, 2008
April 1st... You left a void in so many people when you left us. A void I don't believe will ever be filled by anything or anyone. So on this day, the 1st anniversary of your death, I will not cry (I'm gonna try!) but I will celebrate... I will celebrate you, your smile, your laugh, your love of life! I will be greatful for the time we spent together and know that I was so very blessed to have a chance to know you. You are so missed Sweet Baby Boy.
Love you Bunches,
Sherri
Mom, Dad & Ronnie Jr
March 31, 2008
Dear Charlie,
As of tomorrow, April 1, it will be one year since God called you home. I'm sure you're having a blast in Heaven with all your other family members and friends, bet everyone in Heaven knows how to fish and hunt. We sure have missed you, but as I've said over and over we're so Thankful for the memories you left for us. Your memories are what we live for everyday.
Church was really difficult yesterday they spoke of you several times. The topic was "Who'd he'd be today" when we saw the church bulletin we knew what was coming.
Ronnie Jr and I went to the tree yesterday after church and put new flowers out. I will put new flowers out at your grave this afternoon. Amanda P & Margaret K will let a bunch of baloons go at the grave tomorrow.
Please keep looking down and watching over us and keep your star shinning bright!
We Love and Miss YOU!
You will always be our baby boy and Ronnie Jr's baby brother.
Jessica Phillips
March 27, 2008
Hey!!! I enjoyed going to your fishing tournament saturday. I think it turned out pretty good. I wish there was something I could think of to raise money for the scholarship but I've racked my brain and can't think of anything. I cannot believe it's been almost a year since you left us, it seems like yesterday. Ever since it happened I can't seem to stop thinking about the times we had together. They were some of the most best times I had and at school. I go by the cemetery alot to see the things your mom puts out there, she really keeps it looking nice. Your mom is looking great I can just imagine what you think of it right now! Well I miss you alot Watch over us and you are with us all the time. Love You
Amanda Phillips
March 25, 2008
Charlie,
i cant explain how much i miss u..things just aint the same without you. i find myself needing u more and more each day. i still want to pick up the phone and call u when im having a bad day because i know u could always cheer me up. i love and miss you so much sweetie. please watch over me and keep me safe
P.S: I Love you forever& today
Manda
Mom, Dad & Ronnie Jr
March 24, 2008
Charlie,
We had your 1st Annual Memorial Bass Tournament Saturday over at the lake. There were a total of 28 boats in the tournament. Great turnout for 1st one. Daddy was partner with Jerry W., and Ronnie Jr was partner with Jamie W. They really enjoyed their time together. Once the tournament was over they had weigh-in and then 50/50 prizes. Myself, Lynn P., Jessica P., Amanda P., Margaret K., Nita W., Kristina Z., and Sarah W., & Tiffany L. went over to the lake for the weigh-in and prize give aways. The day was beautiful, perfect for the fishing tournament. Jerry and Jamie will be attending a business metting at JVFD either in April or May to present the money raised towards your memorial scholarship fund from the tournament.
Our next fund raiser for the scholarship will be the Fox Hunt on June 14th.
Ronnie Jr and I started going to counseling. So far so good!
We went to Aunt Sherry and Uncle Norman's for an Easter cookout yesterday.
Gotta go for now. Keep watching over us and give our love to the other family members and friends.
Bet ya'll are planning lots of fishing tournaments in Heaven. Don't catch them all leave some for later, haha
We Love and Miss you more than all the stars in the sky!
Mom, Dad & Ronnie Jr
February 22, 2008
Charlie,
Daddy and I went to NJ to pick up Ronnie Jr from basic training on February 1. He found out he wasn't quite ready for the USCG. He's gone back to working for Life Star again. Hopefully he will persue his paramedics or go with VSP once he turns of age. Whatever he decides to do, we pray that God and our special Angels will continue to look out for him and help lead him in the right direction.
Looking forward to the fundraisers coming up in your memory. Jerry and Jamie W are having their 1st Annual CMP Bass Tournament next month towards your memorial scholarship. In June, Billy P is having a fox hunt for your scholarship fund as well. We all know you'll be right there with us in spirit! This was 2 of your favorite hobbies, fishing and hunting. Some of the firemen from JVFD will be judges for the fox hunt.
Preston is really becoming his own little man. When Elizabeth is on the phone all we hear is him laughing and talking.
In the process of having your Easter arrangements made for the grave and the scene of your accident. Thank God nobody has messed with the arrangements at the accident scene. People are still putting flowers out at the tree from time to time.
Guess we'll go back down to Nags Head for vacation this summer. Ronnie Jr wants to go the same time the Wright's go just as last year. He really enjoys being with them, especially fishing, cooking out and just hanging out with the family.
Continue watching over us and keep your star shinning bright!
We Love and Miss YOU more and more everyday!!
Kristen Wells
February 11, 2008
Hey Shuga..
You are my inspiration here lately. A lot of the things I write, poetry and such, seems to revolve around you. Thank you for futhering my talent. Here's to you, babyboy.
I'm falling to the ground, wondering will I live;;
Praying that my suffering will come to an end.
I look down under me, and see the earth coming so fast--
I cover my eyes, and suddenly I'm reliving my past.
I see your face;;
I'm back in that special place.
You're by my side, and everythings okay
I'm whole again, and nothing can take that away.
Oh God, I pray, let me live forever in this day.
I miss you so much, I can't let you go
Please, oh please, just let time pass extra slow.
But, I know in my mind that nothing can change
I open my eyes, and feel nothing but rage.
Because you're not here, because you can't come back
There was no goodbye;;
Only unspoken words and unfulfilled wishes
But, now, it's time to let you fly
Time to let you go, to finially move on
So;;Goodbye, my sweet memory--
Greet me on the otherside.
Sherri Wells
February 10, 2008
Charlie,
I'm sitting here listening to the scanner go , theres brush fires everywhere and the wind is blowing like 30mph, I couldn't help but think of you. Kristen just came in and said she bet you would be loving this!! She (Kristen) is working on a powerpoint slideshow about you. It's gonna be really
cool when she gets it finished. Lots of good pictures and music that couldnt be more perfect.
I saw your mom a couple of weeks back at the bake sale and Charlie my friend.... she's giving you a run for your money for the "sexy" title. ;)
Just wanted you to know that still not a day goes by that your are thought of and talked about around
our house. Love you and Miss you Bunches Sweet Baby Boy!
Sherri
Mom, Dad & Ronnie Jr
January 9, 2008
Charlie,
We got through Christmas and the New Year, Thank You!
My favorite gifts this year consisted of two homemade items, candle holders in your memory and a stepping stone. Sandy S. made a beautiful quilt in your memory with the JFVD info on it and Aunt Trish made a beautiful homemade Picture/Scrapbook in your memory.
I finally pushed myself to take your christmas tree and your John Deere Stocking off the grave.
I am having a Valentine's wreath made for you, so once I pick that up this weekend, I'll take the floral buck, Christmas flag and wreath off your grave.
Ronnie Jr has to be in Richmond, Monday, Jan. 14th and leaves from Fort Lee, VA on Jan 15th. We will take him over on Monday and stay overnight in a motel near Ft. Lee, to get up and meet with him at the base on Tues. to see him off to basic training. Artie E. is taking Ronnie Jr out for dinner tonight and we're taking him to Logan's Roadhouse on Saturday night. BOY, what an adjustment this will be,it will be just me, Daddy, Twinkle and Chief at home now. Guess this will be my time to start back to the YMCA exercising and do some serious house cleaning.
I go back to my surgeon on Jan 25th, as of today I have lost a total of 78 pounds and feel so much better. But, I'm ready to stop, I don't want to look like a stringbean! I know you and Granddaddy are looking at me saying how proud you are of me and "wow, my mom's sexy just like me" haha...
Jan. 19th the Class of 2008 is having a Bake Sale at Four Season's in your memory. They want to purchase the page in the yearbook for us and pay for your cap and gown for graduation. The remainder of the money will go into a scholarship of their own.
Keep watching over us and know how much we LOVE and MISS YOU!
Sherry Morris
December 27, 2007
Wow! What a tough Christmas this was with no daddy & no Charlie. It seemed like as if the whole holiday was incomplete or it shouldn't have even taken place without the two of you being with us. Even the winter has seemed the same way since this was normally when I heard from you the most as you bragged about the deer you had killed. As a family, we went through the whole normal routine of meeting at Grandma's for Christmas Eve. Your mom, dad & Ronnie Jr. did really well. Of course, I'm sure they were struggling though. I did fine until your mom broke out the newspaper articles about you & as I read, I began to cry. I knew that this was not the best thing to do since I constantly try to be strong for your family. I wanted to put the newspapers down but I continued to be drawn to the articles. I'm just so proud of whom you were & as time goes by, no one seems to forget about you. It's amazing! I thank God for allowing us to make it safely through the holidays. I know that you were with us in spirit but you are greatly missed by all of us. Love,
Aunt Sherry
mechelle ottten
December 25, 2007
hey chalie,
merry christmas sweetie. i know this time of year is really hard for your mom as well as everyday since you been gone. your mom has your grave decorated very nice and im sure you can see it from heaven.we all miss you so much.just wanted to drop a few lines and wish you a very merry christmas. we love you and miss you.
JESSICA PHILLIPS
December 23, 2007
Hey Sexy Charlie,
Merry Xmas & another New Year!!
I love how your mom has got your grave all decorated, it's very pretty and you would like it. I know the deer have missed you this year because everyday you would leave to go hunting. I know you will enjoy your christmas in heaven this year with all your loved ones. I really liked my present your mom gave me, a shirt with your memorial stickers on it. It was the best present I had got so far! Well we miss you & Merry Christmas!!
Mom, Dad, & Ronnie Jr
December 21, 2007
Well Charlie,
It's Christmas time in a sense wiithout you here, but on the other hand you're having a heck of a chrismtas in Heaven with your other family members, all in good spirits and good health. I know you're all keeping watch over us with Jesus. It's hard as heck to try to enjoy the "Happy Holidays". All we can say is thank GOD for the 17 years of loving memories you left for us or it would be even harder than it already is. I have felt myself getting in that down mood for the last couple of days and today it's getting worse. So many people are so happy, singing christmas songs, asking "how about you you have all your shopping finished", all too merry for me. If it won't for your Dad and Ronnie Jr I would just as soon crawl in a hole and sleep through the holidays. I've told so many people how I thought when Granddaddy got sick and passed away 4 years ago last month I thought then I was not organized for Chrismtas, but guess what. This year has got that 4 yrs. ago beat by ll0%, I've pushed and pushed to do shopping, tried to smile and when people ask how are you doing "just fine" is my reply. But deep inside I'm torn to shreads and would love to have you here on earth with us to celebrate christmas with us physically you and your granddaddy's. Life's not been the same and never will be anymore.
Please watch over Ronnie Jr as he leaves next month, January 15, 2008 for the USCG. I know you and granddaddy are just as proud of him as your dad and I are. But, he does need his guardian angels with him he will be looking for you up in the sky and talking to you from time to time. The more I hear the more I believe those stars in the sky are holes in Heaven where you and your graddaddy's are looking over us.
Hope you like the way we decorated your grave with the John Deere Christmas Tree, the beautiful wreath, and the John Deere Christmas garden flag.
I was trying to start wrapping some gifts last night and got really upset with myself and started throwing the tape, scissors, tissue paper, etc. I finally picked up my mess and just went to bed. Please get us through this season, it's hard!!!
I don't want to go anywhere, see anyone, or do anything. Your dad told me this morning he was making me go with him tomorrow night to do shopping for myself, haha. I told him if he could buy us a flight ticket to Heaven to see you all that's all I'd want. Then our Chrismtas would be complete and after that we could come back home.
I have had to live off of a RX to try to get through the days recently, and I don't like relying on meds.
Ronnie Jr., Nicole, Dad and I went to see Charlie Daniels at the Randy Pardon Theatre in RR, NC Tuesday night. It was really good, our entire conversaton was that "Charlie would love this"
Guess I'll say bye for now.
We Love and Miss YOU more than all the stars in the sky....
By the way, you made front page in the Independent Messanger Newspaper yesterday. It was your picture and a long discussion regarind your graduation. I know through the grace of God and the strings you can pull, we will be able to celebrate your Graduation as it should be. Further back in the same paper was the pics from JVFD Christmas Banquette. Little did I know after we watched the slide show of your funeral, we were presented with a plaque for the scholarship where we can have up to 10 years / 10 names for the person who receives your scholarship to be imprinted onto the plaque, and then the newspaper took a picture. It's the worst pic I've ever had taken I had been crying and people are asking me if I ate something nasty, or if someone had said something ugly to me and I was just mad. What would you think?
Merry Christmas Sexy Charlie JVFD 865
Mom, Dad, and Ronnie Jr Pearce
December 10, 2007
Charlie,
Saturday night while we were gone to the JVFD Christmas Party, Scamper and Chief evidently played with each other a little too rough. They have always played but it never has gotten out of hand. When we returned back home, Scamper had bite marks on temples. He started seizing and died Sunday morning. Having to bury him was extremely hard to do, especially since he was your dog/roomate. Jamie W came over and helped me bury him. Your Dad said he had just gotten impatient waiting to be reunited with you. Kristina Z was at church Sunday, when I told her what had happened, she stated "Charlie was ready for his roomate to be reunited with him" Scamper was my guard dog. I no longer feel as safe and comfortable when I'm home alone. Guess it's something I'll just have to get use to now, especially when Ronnie Jr leaves next month. I will have to depend on Chief (and Twinkle) to be my guard dogs now.
Keep watching over us, we look for your star everynight.
We Love and Miss YOU!!!
Mom, Dad, and Ronnie Jr
December 6, 2007
Charlie,
Just wanted to let you know the latest on Ronnie Jr joining the USCG. Him and Daddy went up to the recruiters office the other Friday. Ronnie Jr ended up signing up for 6 years instead of 4 years. He seems so excited about this career. He will be going in with the Drug Enforcement Dept. If he should decide to get out after 6 years, he can pretty much go with any Law Enforcement Dept., such as ATF, FBI, US Marshall, or State Police.
We had Twinkle fixed yesterday. When I went by the vet to check on her this morning I was told that she was pregnant again and just starting to produce new milk. I just can't imagine, the girls in the vet laughed at me when I ask BUT HOW! We have worked so hard to keep her and Mooney apart.
Katie G broke up with her boyfriend, moved back home and couldn't keep Mooney.
I put an ad up in the Vet this morning for him. If I don't have any calls for him after Christmas guess I'll schedule him to be fixed as well.
Cyndal P. brought up a picture of a Belly Button Ring she's designed to sell and all proceeds will go towards JVFD CMP Schlarship Fund.
I had a meeting with some of the Class of 2008 students on Sunday. They're scheduling several fund raisers to raise money for their own schlarship in your memory. As far as graduation goes, they're determined to fight for what we all want in your memory at the graduation ceremony. Several TV channels have been notified, the Richmond Times Dispatch, along with lots of help from local parents and Rick F. So, by the grace of God I know it's bound to happen!
We will be decorating your christmas tree with her floral white tail buck arrangement this weekend at the grave. Diane T did a pretty wreath to put out at the scene of your accident as well.
Stay warm, keep watch over us all and just know that we LOVE and MISS YOU!
Mom, Dad & Ronnie Jr
November 26, 2007
Charlie,
We had a nice Thanksgiving lunch at Harm's house. There was only a couple of people missing that would have made it complete, you and your granddaddy! We really missed you. You were always joking around about life in general and couldn't wait to eat and get back to Emporia, to hunt for the afternoon. Needless to say, it wasn't the same and never will be!
Ronnie Jr has been hunting with 3 Shot Hunt Club. Danny B and Glen M killed deer Saturday.
Tried really hard to start some of my christmas shopping on Friday, it was a real struggle!!!
I actually got our tree up yesterday after Church. I wasn't putting one up this year, but your dad insisted.
The florist called me Saturday and told me your white tail buck floral deer was ready for pickup. Either your dad or Ronnie Jr will be going to Crew, VA to pick him up. I will put him out on your grave with your christmas tree, but think I'll wait closer to christmas to put him out, I would hate for someone ignorate to steal him.
Keep watch over us, we look for you everynight when the stars come out.
We Love and Miss you!!!
Mom, Dad, & Ronnie Jr
November 21, 2007
Charlie,
Ronnie Jr killed a doe today hunting with 3 shot hunting club. He was so excited! We knew it was a deer from Heaven.
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, we're going to Harmony's new house in Yorktown, VA. Shawn, Melissa, Trish and families are coming down to join us for lunch. Ronnie Jr and Nicole are driving separately so he can come back to hunt in the afternoon. We're really gonna miss you!!!
Today's been a bad day, that I've felt coming on me the last couple of days. It's hunting and holiday depression. I went downstairs here at work and talked w/ Ms H for a long time. I always feel better after I sit and talk with her on my down days. Hunting season and Thanksgiving is bad enough without you, can't imagine having to go thru Christmas without our Sexy Charlie. I miss asking you for your Christmas wish list and you'd hand me the big Bass Pro Book and say "go shopping but don't come home empty handed, haha" We got in the mail the other day the Thanksgiving sale for Bass Pro, I looked through it and cried the entire time, then threw it in the trash. But, with you and Granddaddy looking over us we're gonna make it some how. I know all of you are having a wonderful Thanksgiving and will probably have a wonderful Christmas being able to celebrate the season with your loved ones. Please keep watching over us down here. One day we'll be reuinted and the holidays will feel normal again.
Gotta go home and cook coconut pies, sweet potato casserole and a banana pudding to take tomorrow to Harm's house. I couldn't sleep this morning and got up at 5am & started fixing stuff for tomorrow. I got 3 loads of clothes washed, fixed 3 gallons of sweet tea, and cooked 2 dozen cookies.
Katie G is taking Mooney to keep. Mooney won't leave Twinkle alone since her pregnancy. He's really gotten on her last nerve, if she has any left after that terrible delivery. Katie will definately take good care of him.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING CHARLIE!
We love and miss you LOTS!!!
JESSICA PHILLIPS
November 16, 2007
Hey buddy how you doing up there? I know your having a ball watching down on us just shaking your head at us sometimes! My tattoo is looking really good i'm very proud of what i got. Black powder season has started and i thought about you that day, i believe it started the saturday we went and got the tattoo. I missed Ronnie's party saturday night cause I had to work but he said it went okay. Well sorry Twinkle didn't handle her labor so well. Talk at you later. Love & Miss You
Mom, Dad, & Ronnie Jr
November 15, 2007
Charlie,
It's that time of the year again, it's hunting season. Mitch is watching our property for illegal hunters, and from what I hear there's been several. I told him just because Charlie's not hunting the land doesn't mean I want hunters on the property. Chief and Scamper were raising a fuss last Friday nite and come to find out it was hunters and 3 or 4 game wardens, however they were not able to catch them. Thank goodness we have posted property signs all throughout the land. I told Mitch not to waste his time asking if I want to press charges, that's a definate. Ronnie Jr will be hunting with 3 Shot Hunting Club and our property. The only ones that have permission to hunt the property is the Wrights and Bryan G.
Twinkle had 6 puppies last Thursday at the vet. The 1st and 6th puppy died. She had 4 healthy pups, took them home & she killed all 4. The vet said she had actually been in labor for 2 days from the way things looked and sound. She'd had a hard & long labor, she was in a lot of distress, and then when the pups came home and were put in her (Twinkle's) bed, Twinkle didn't like them being in her territory. Twinkle will be fixed in 3 weeks. The vet said if she kills a litter of pups once she'll more than likely do it again. The two females were white and brown, and the two males were white and black. I cried and cried, it's a site I don't care to see again. She's been in a state of depression for about 5 days, which is normal after what she's done according to the vet.
Aunt Teenie passed away Monday. She will be buried in Arlington Cemetary with Uncle Kip. I'm really jealous so many of our family members are being reuinted with you and Granddaddy. Let me just say, when the day comes for our reunion, it will be a HUGE one!
I put your Thanksgiving wreath out at the grave yesterday. It's got a colorful turkey in the middle of it.
Daddy and I are taking Ronnie Jr and Nicole to Red Lobster Sunday for Ronnie Jr's 20th birthday dinner. I think he chose Red Lobster thinking nobody would sing happy birthday to him, haha, BUT, they sing there too.
WE Love and Miss YOU!!
Pearce
November 5, 2007
Charlie,
Ronnie Jr., Nicole, Teresa S., Margaret K, Jessica & Lynn P, and myself went to Moyock, NC Saturday to get tattoo's.
I got a portrait of Ronnie Jr on my other leg. Now I can show my boys off, literally!
Ronnie Jr got a beautiful set of praying hands with a scarf wrapped around the hands with your initials at the top of the hands, Chris K and Tad K midway down, and Grandaddy A & Grandaddy P's initials at the bottom of the praying hands, it's absolutely beautiful!! It will bring tears to your eyes!!
Teresa S. got a cross with her Grandma, Tad, & Dad's name throughout it.
Jessica got a pretty red heart with a confederate flag inside it.
Nicole got a tiny horseshoe on top of her foot.
Aunt Sherry, Heather & Megan came down to the store while we were getting the tattoo's. We really had a good time.
Ronnie Jr and I have to go back in 3 or 4 weeks to do touchups.
When I got your portrait I did'nt feel much of any of it, however, when I got Ronnie Jr done on Saturday, it was not that way at all. He was out of the size needle(s) he used on me to do your portrait and had to use a larger needle(s), was glad when he finished poking me!! haha
Kind of hated for Aunt Sherry to see the pain, however it still isn't as bad as people think it is. Trying to talk Aunt Sherry into getting a portrait of her 3 kids. It's something to show off and be very PROUD of!
Preston was christened yesterday at their church in Richmond. Daddy, Ronnie Jr and Nicole went for the service.
Twinkle is due to have her pups anytime now. I had to literally pick her up from her bed and put her outside this morning.
Not looking forward to hunting season and the holidays, although you probably wouldn't want anything to change. It's a real struggle!!!
Gotta run.
Give our love to everyone.
We Miss and Love you more than all the stars in the sky!
Mom, Dad, & Ronnie Jr
Pearce
October 31, 2007
Charlie,
Happy Halloween!
Bet ya'll are having a big ole trick or treat in Heaven!
I'm going to help JVFD with halloween tonight. Ronnie Jr has gone to Richmond to spend halloween with Nicole. Daddy is sleeping until I get home from JVFD, then he's gotta go into GP to work.
Eat some candy for me! My sweet days are over unless it's made with Splenda, haha
Love you!!!
Mom
Sherri Wells
October 31, 2007
Hello BabyBoy
Just wanted to let you know how much we miss you and we think/talk about you everyday.
I got the hint about missing a day or two stopping by to see you!!! Thanks Alot! It won't happen again! But atleast you only stopped the AC fan and not the whole car!!
The weather is finally changing, its getting cooler everyday... the count down to hunting season is on.
I'm real sure your name will come up in more than one place that day!
Send a big one Nicholas' way, this will be the 1st time he goes hunting, not that he will be able to shoot it without the gun knocking him down but I know he would enjoying seeing it in the woods.
I've been keeping up with your mom by reading her post here. I can't imagine how proud you are. Just think, she'll be walking a runway looking like a super model before ya know it!! Can't wait to see her and that tattoo everyone is talking about.
I guess I better get back to work... uck! I'll write again soon and I'll be by today or tomorrow with some pink roses.
I Love & Miss Ya,
Sherri
Heather Brockwell
October 31, 2007
charlie wanted u to know how much we miss u, like u dont already know this and to tell u ur brother made a awesome woman the other night love u and miss u
jvfd 865
Pearce
October 30, 2007
Charlie,
Just wanted to update since my doctor's appt. in Chesapeake, last week. Dr. S was very impressed with my 3 month checkup. I had lost 53 lbs & 65% of my body fat. He told me I was 2 months ahead of schedule, & to keep doing whatever I was doing. He stated now that I've lost this much weight, he believes I'll be fine if I loose up to 90 lbs, but definately not 112-120 lbs. I don't have to go back again until January.
I showed Dr. S my tattoo of you. He said "I don't like tattoo's, but that's really good & I'm sure it means a lot to you". As soon as I showed it to him, before we could tell him it was you, he said "let me guess, it's your son, Charlie that you lost in a car accident"
Looking forward to getting Ronnie Jr on my other leg, then I'll be complete! Thank goodness I only had the 2 of you, I'm running out of leg, haha.
Miss and Love You dearly!
Love,
Mom, Dad, & Ronnie Jr
Kristen Wells
October 26, 2007
Charlie,
Hey! I sure do miss you -- but I've got a lot to fill you in on! I'm sure you already know though, because you're always looking out over everyone here. This school year is kind of BLAH so far, but I'm mainting my 4.0 GPA =] I'm going to the beach tommorrow with mama, ashley, nicholas, and charles. Please look out for us and keep us safe, especially in this weather! I think about you quite often, and wonder how things would be if you were still physically around, but I know you're much happier this way -- you get to do things and get away with it because no one can see you! haha, even now you're still the sneakiest person i know. i miss you boyy -- love you loads!
ps;;i heard about your mom's tattoo, and i'm sure its beautiful! i hope the family is doing good =)
Pearce
October 25, 2007
Charlie,
Just wanted to check in with you and let you know what's happening as if you don't know, haha.
Ronnie Jr., (& Nicole), Teresa S., Jessica P., and maybe her Mom, Lynn, and myself are going back to get tattoo's on Nov. 3rd. I am so tickled with the one I had done of you, I will feel after I get Ronnie Jr on the other leg I'll have both my boys with me all the time. I think Ronnie Jr is either getting something to do with the USCG or Star of Life / Malteese Cross, he's not quite decided what he wants yet. This will be his christmas present.
I ordered your christmas present the other day. It will be placed out on your grave sometime in December, but don't want to do it too early, cause I don't want it to get messed up. You will have your own personal white tail buck deer with your christmas tree. I know it's gonna be really pretty, just for our SEXY Charlie!
We went to Robert W's dad's photography shop last Saturday and had family portrait taken. The only way I'd agree to having it done was if he could add you into the pic. It was done! We have our family portrait!
I'm going back to my surgeon tomorrow for a follow up. I've lost a total of 53 lbs., and feel great, other than maybe a little on the lazy side at times, haha. My goal is 80 lbs, then I want to stop and maintain what I've done, hopefully.
Twinkle has gained 5 lbs., she looks like little philsbury dough dog with her wobbling and can't jump up on beds now. Not much longer though.
Gotta run, time to go work out at YMCA.
Keep shinning on us. We Miss YOU and LOVE YOU
Mom, Dad, & Ronnie Jr
Jessica Phillips
October 22, 2007
Hey! Saturday night I told mom out to eat for her birthday at Logan's and Ronnie Jr. was there. He said your mom and dad was on the way from taking family portraits. They are amazing! It is neat how they done the picture with you in it. I couldn't wait to see her tattoo anyway because I heard it was amazing. The guy that done it did a great job. Hopefully I will be able to go with her when she gets Ronnie's because I've been wanting one myself. Miss You....
Pearce
October 15, 2007
Charlie,
I did something I'd said I'd never do on Saturday. Teresa S & Amanda P went with me to Bub's friend's tattoo shop. I had your school picture tattooed on my lower leg. It's AWSOME! After the guy finished the tattoo, we all looked at it and started crying. So many people look at the tattoo and start crying, it's amazing! I made sure he understood how blue your eyes were and they're perfect!
Before we left the tattoo shop on Saturday, I scheduled to have Ronnie Jr's picture tattooed on my other leg. Your dad thinks I've totally bumped my head, haha...after Ronnie Jr's picture is completed I will go back at a later date and put your names and dates under the tattoo, unless I decide to do it on my next trip.
Twinkle has now gained 3 pounds and can hardly jump on our bed, she a little on the plump side, can hardly wait to see how many little ones she has. If she could talk she'd probably be saying "this is the first and last litter for me" haha, just her expressions on her face are really cute at times. We will probably get her fixed after she gives birth or before she goes in heat again.
We Love and Miss You!
You're alway in our hearts and always on our minds!
Love you,
Mom, Dad, & Ronnie Jr
October 9, 2007
Charlie,
Last Thursday 2 of your classmates came to see me at work. They wanted to tell me the Class of 2008 was decorating one of the hallways in the school in your memory. I took pictures and plastic firefighter helmets for them to use to decorate. One side of the hall was your hunting/fishing hobies & the other side of the hall was firefighting. The Class of 2008 received first place in hall decorating for Homecoming. The decorations are scheduled to come down tomorrow. Robert W and Jaleese S. are going to see to it that we get the parts where your classmates could sign the walls and tell their "Charlie stories" You were such an outgoing, fun loving young man, everyone had a story they shared by writting it on the wall of the firefighting. Ronnie Jr and several of the classmates took plenty of pictures of the hallway. When entering the hallway a poster read "Entering Memory Lane for CMP" and exiting the hall read " Exiting Memory Lane for CMP". It was a real honor. I know you're watching over each one of those kids in your class and so proud of all they're doing for you in your memory. We are very honored to think they cared and loved you so much. At times while decorating the hallway, one by one of us would start crying while trying to start talking about something you'd said or done in the past. You never lived a dull moment, Thank God!
Your classmates are in the process of working on a fund raiser so they would be able to raise money for another scholarship in your memory from your class.
Ronnie Jr went back to USCG recruiter last Thursday. He has qualified for drug enforcement, and is excitted about his future with the Coast Guard. We will be having a cookout at the JVFD on November 10 for him. We know you will be there with us watching over us and continuing to watch over him once he leaves in January, 2008 for basic training. I will be totally lost without either one of you coming home once he leaves.
I looked outside last night before I went to bed and you were shinning big and bright! Keep it up, we are continuously looking for your star.
Preston and Elizabeth went home last Thursday, he's too pretty to be a little boy! haha
I have lost a total of 49 lbs. as of today. I'm going to the YMCA 3-4 times a week. It feels great, I can actually bend over and tie my shoes, haha.
Keep watching over us and know how much we Miss and Love YOU!
Mom, Dad, & Ronnie Jr
October 1, 2007
Charlie,
Today has been such a bitter sweet day.
Elizabeth gave birth to your nephew at 4:59 am, he weighed 7lbs & 11 ozs., and 19 1/2 in. long, brown hair and hazel eyes. Your dad and Ronnie Jr say his feet and hands are huge! Ronnie Jr., Nicole and your Dad have been over to visit. Ronnie Jr and Nicole went to the hospital last night when she went into labor. Your Dad and I went over for a while, but when there wasn't any activity by midnight we headed back home.
I'm taking your Class ring to the high school when I get off to have it resized to fit my finger, after that I'm heading to Richmond, to visit the future hunter/firefighter! haha Ronnie Jr is so excited along with the rest of us, but he's got a partner for hunting eventually.
I'm putting a little blue ribbon on your grave to celebrate our new little addition. I know you're watching over him and Elizabeth, keep up the work.
Aunt Sherry called me today she found my christmas tree ornaments for your tree. I have to say doing things for you and / or your grave keeps me going. Christmas isn't going to be easy by any means, but I'm looking forward to decorating your tree for you.
We Miss You and Love you with all our hearts!
Mom, Dad, & Ronnie Jr
Kristen Wells
September 26, 2007
Charlie,
I was just sitting here looking through some of our old pictures togethor and it brought bittersweet tears to my eyes. I'm sitting here thinking about all the wonderful memories, and that makes my heart feel like its about to burst! I truly, honestly miss you. A lot. I'm glad I got the blessing to befriend you in so many ways for the short time that I did. No matter what my future holds, you will forever be a part of it. Throughout the tough times, I look to you, and God alike, for the strength and the will to move foward. and I do..because no matter where your body rests and your spirit flies, you havn't forgotten about us down here..and I get the most amazing feeling that you never will. Just like not a day will go by that you dont cross each and every persons mind that had the honor of meeting you. I miss you shug. I love you!!
September 25, 2007
Charlie,
We had a great ride in the Peanut Parade, but HOT and HUMID! I rode on a firetruck with Bam, Denise, & Andrew. Denise & I rode on top of truck to pass out candy throughout the parade and man was it hot! Stephen & Darlene K. was on the new firetruck with all the little ones to throw out candy. Eric, Barry, Michael, & Richard rode on top of that truck. The majority of us had on your memorial fire dept. tshirts. There was only a couple that did'nt have tshirts, but have since ordered them. You are so missed and loved!!!
Ronnie Jr and Nicole took a truck to the mud-bog Saturday. It was Nicole's first mud-bog, they really had a good time.
Robert W. came by today to show me the page he is putting in the 2007-2008 year book. He did an awsome job on it. He's going to make a couple minor changes and bring back for me to see on Thursday. He's also going to work on the page we're putting in the year book. It's really tough preparing the page in the year book for you. It's a bitter sweet sensation. We prefer to be preparing a page for you to physically graduate as we did for Ronnie Jr., but instead we are preparing the priceless memories you left us.
Elizabeth text me today, she's patiently waiting for the baby's arrival. As for the rest of us we're not being so patient. I told her he is definately kin to you, he's got a streak of stubborness. HAHA!! But not complaining, it will all be worth waiting for when he decides he's ready to arrive.
We put Scamper outside with Chief. Scamper is the ruler of the dog pen. It's amazing how much larger Chief is, but Scamper is boss and doing great!
Twinkle has gained 2 lbs. as of this morning. Hopefully we'll have some healthy & pretty puppies in November. Hope she has them & we can find good homes for them before we go to share Christmas with Ronnie Jr in NJ, during his basic training.
Keep shinning on us, we look for you every night!
Give love to all....
We Love and Miss YOU!!!
Mom, Dad, & Ronnie Jr
September 20, 2007
Charlie,
The last couple of weeks have been sort of hectic, between missing you, Uncle Paul, Uncle Jimmy & now Aunt Teenie being sick, water damage in the house from the hot water heater & AC unit, we had to stay in a motel all last week.
Daddy was voted Deacon in Church & had services for that last Sunday. That is a real honor, we knew you and your Grandaddy's were watching over him and celebrating this great honor last Sunday.
Ronnie Jr went to Richmond, yesterday for his USCG test, he was put up in a motel last night in Richmond, as he had to be at Fort Lee at 5:45 am for his all day physical today. He's really excitted about this! Please watch over him and pray that he will be able to go into A-School for Search & Rescue which is the field he is hoping to go into. He will deploy sometime early November. Daddy and I are just as excitted for him, however it's hit me this week that his time is ticking to leave for basic training. I just can't imagine what it's going to be like not to have either one of you coming home at night. As excitted as we are for him, it's a emotional time as well.
JVFD had their annual BBQ last Saturday, it was really a good turn out. Everywhere I turned people were sharing memories of you. Sarah L. came and hung out with all of us, we really enjoyed it!
This Saturday is the Peanut Parade, everyone is wearing their memorial t-shirts. I am riding on one of the fire trucks with Ronnie Jr and BamBam.
Amanda P left you a note yesterday on your grave, please help watch over her she's having a real difficult time right now. I went by this morning to pick the note up as it was starting to rain. I will put it in your scrap book with all your other pics, notes, etc.
I am in the process of trying to work up a memorial tribute to you for graduation next year. Give me strength, it's really hard!
We mated Twinkle and Mooney the weekend of Sept. 9th, hopefully we'll have some healthy & pretty jack russell puppies soon.
I started working out at the YMCA day before yesterday. I can't believe I'm not sore, haha As of this morning I've lost a total of 44 lbs. According to the surgeon he only wants me to loose a total of 80 - 90 lbs, he told me I'm not 21 anymore and anymore weight loss than 80 - 90 lbs I'd look sick.
Keep shinning over all of us, please. We look for you every
night. We Love and Miss You!!!
Mom, Dad, & Ronnie Jr
Jessica Phillips
September 20, 2007
Hey Charlie sorry haven't chatted in awhile but i still thought about you. This weekend is the peanut festival and everybody is gonna miss seeing you there. I can remember sitting on the brick wall at night with everybody after the parade. As days and yearly events go by we think of you more and more. We miss you so much but we know you are safe.
Kristen Wells
September 8, 2007
Charlie,
Things have defintly changed around here without you around here to see && talk to. Somedays are better then others, but on those bad days i can feel you all around here letting us know we're gonna be fine. I miss you so much! "you're favorite sister in law" misses you tons to. You often come up in conversation around here..we miss you! i love you so much! see you again one day boyy.
Kristina Zidzik
September 7, 2007
Charlie,
Telling you I miss you doesn't seem to come close to how I feel somedays. You and Ronnie Jr. were always a call away whenever I needed help fixing something or picking out a camo pattern for the seat's in Jamie's truck. Today you have a new friend in heaven with you, watch out for him, I don't want him to be alone. I think you were the first to call him "old man". You both are very missed. Love you.
Pearce
September 4, 2007
Charlie,
You had the most decorated resting place that's ever been seen on your birthday. When we left to go to Nags Head, Friday afternoon, I counted 12 ballons, flowers, and a couple of note cards. By late Friday nite, Diane & Amanda called me said you had more flowers, ballons, and a camo hat. I'm going to try to get pictures developed this evening or tomorrow so we can put them in your book & on your myspace. Several people have ask about the pictures. There was word that kids were going to go to your grave to celebrate your 18th birthday. I talked w/ John R., he made sure the grave was watched while we were gone and not trash throwed down from any celebration. Diane, Amanda, Nama, EPD, and Gwen R kept me posted during the weekend. Thank goodness nothing out of the way occured. I'm sure you had the best birthday ever!
Daddy, Nicole, Twinkle and I went to Nags Head, on Friday. Ronnie Jr and Nicole came back home on Sunday since he had JVFD duty that nite and then he had to work yesterday. Daddy, Twinkle and I came back yesterday. The weather was wonderful! Scamper and Mooney stayed at the vet.
Ronnie Jr, Nicole, Amanda and I are going with Aunt Sherry, Uncle Norman, & family to Va Bch Amphitheater Friday nite to see Jason Aldean & Rascal Flatts. I'm sure when the sun goes down we'll be able to look up and see you shinning right over us.
Uncle Paul had a 4 way bypass on Monday, Aug. 27. He's had a rough time, but as strong will as he is and with lots of faith, he's on his way to recover.
Guess I'd better go for now, keep watching over us and give our love to the other family members and friends.
We Love & Miss You!!
Mom, Dad & Ronnie Jr
Jessica Phillips
August 31, 2007
Hey Charlie
Happy 18th Birthday! Today me and mom went to get balloons for your grave and took them out there with the rest of the stuff that was already there. I know you are having a good celebration up in heaven as you would have if you were still here with us. Keep watching over us and we love you!
Amanda Phillips
August 31, 2007
This day 18 years ago an angel, brother, son, and best friend was born. We will continue to honor and celebrate your day of arrival! We love you!!
Sherry Morris
August 31, 2007
Happy Birthday Sexy Charlie! I really didn't realize how blue yours & Ronnie's eyes were until I started looking at pictures of both of you. I really wish that ya'll had lived closer since we really didn't get to see you very often. It was nothing for your mom to make a trip here without any of you & most of the time, she would say that you were off hunting or either at the fox pens. But when you were hunting, that usually meant that we had deer meat on the way so I was very glad; especially when I'd talk to you & you'd say "Aunt Sherry, guess what I shot today". Of course, I always had a hard time understanding you with that Emporia slang. You were always so excited when you came back from the hunt with something.
I can't wait to see pictures of your birthday cake & candles. Your mom has always liked to do something special for everyone on their birthday. I think if you were here, you'd not only be celebrating your birthday but her weight loss as well. The whole time that she was in the hospital, your dad kept saying how he was going to make sure that you had candles on your grave. I just want you to know that there is not a day that goes by that we don't think about you & today was a very special day.
Loving you always,
Aunt Sherry
Elizabeth Trail
August 31, 2007
Dear Baby Boy,
Happy Birthday sweet angel....I really wish you were here so that we could celebrate with you. I know that you are having a heavenly celebration today and we are all united in spirit and love. God bless you baby. Happy 18th!
Love,
Elizabeth, Brandon and Baby Trail
xoxoxo
Buddy O'Berry
August 31, 2007
Charlie, Happy Birthday. It just hasn't been the same with out you around. Im at Liberty Univ now, so keep watchin out for me. Miss ya man.
Lauren Dix
August 31, 2007
Happy 18th Birthday Charlie..
You are the lucky one who gets to celebrate your 18th birthday in a much better place. I must say I kinda wish when I have mine next month it would be half as good as I know yours is. Have a wonderful birthday as I know you will..continue to keep watch over your family. Miss you.
Love, Lauren
Mom, Dad, & Ronnie Jr
August 31, 2007
HAPPY 18th BIRTHDAY CHARLIE BUCK!!!
A birthday banner with one battery operated candle has been place where you left us. Your birthday cake with 18 solar candles has been placed on your grave. Debra T left you some flowers and a note on your resting place for your birthday. The telephone starting ringing at 7:00 this morning, everyone checking on us for the day. I am only answering certain phone calls, I'm tired of crying so much already this morning and it's only 9 am. We miss you so much & although today is your birthday it will never be the same. We know that you're probably having the best birthday of your life in Heaven with so many of your family members and friends.
Scamper was so depressed last night when we got home from decorating for you. He's not dumb by any means. I ask him if he missed you and he put his ears back and down and looked so sad. When I'd say "it's Charlie's birthday" he'd look so sad!
Amanda P is picking up a floral fish decoration to put on your grave today for me, she's even bought a rose to place at both your grave and the scene of the accident. Caroline M left me a message she's buying something to place on your grave today. You should have the most celebrated birthday resting place in Emporia. Everyone is wearing your memorial fire dept. tshirts today in celebration of your birthday.
Your dad and I went to eat last night for our 21st Anniversary at Logan's Roadhouse, I could actually eat about 1 1/2 oz. of toss salad & 2 small bites of steak.
The nutritionist called me yesterday for my one month appt., I have lost 34 lbs, & am a month ahead of schedule as far as my weight loss. We stopped by JVFD last night, the brand new firetruck had come in & they were having fire drill using the truck. It's really awsome!!! They've put your memorial stickers in the windows.
Dad, Nicole and I are going to Nags Head this evening when I get off work to meet up with Ronnie Jr & the Wright Family.
Happy Birthday Son, we love your & miss your more than all the stars in the sky.....
Love you!
Heather Morris
August 31, 2007
Charlie,
I just wanted to take time out to wish you a Happy Birthday. It's so hard to believe that you've been gone for 5 months now. The family has not been able to get together as often for our monthly luncheons. I'm working 13 days straight before I have a day off. By the 14th day, I'm wore out & don't want to get off the couch. My Saturday job should be ending soon with the summer coming to an end so my life might get back to being some what normal.
As I'm sure you already know, we lost Meagan's dad on July 27 in an automobile accident. It's been a tough year for several of us & the bad luck just keeps coming. Take time to find him & let him know Meagan is doing fine & to keep the butterflies coming. Shawn sending the butterflies all the time lets her know that he is ok.
Well, have a Happy Birthday sexy Charlie & please keep shining down on your family.
Love,
Heather, Chase & Meagan
Kristen Wells
August 31, 2007
Charlie,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HUN!!! I miss you so much! I'm sure everyone around here does! I went back and reread old stuff i had written down in a notebook from summer of 06 and this time last year i was counting down the hours until 9 when your free minutes kicked in! please, keep watching over all of us. you've done an amazing job so far! I love you charlie mccoy!
Sonja
August 28, 2007
Hey Charlie...
Just a note to let you know you are always in our hearts. We miss you every day. Every single day. Keep us all close to you...and watch over us. We love you, darlin'
Jessica Phillips
August 27, 2007
Hey Charlie
It's been awhile since I have wrote to you but I haven't missed a moment of thinking about ya. It's been four months and everyday I miss you more. I'm gonna wear my shirt Friday for you as well at the parade. If I don't get to write in here Friday, "Happy Birthday" Keep watching over us and we miss you!!
Sarah Wright
August 27, 2007
Hey Charlie! We are here in Nags Head on vacation and I must say it is just not the same without you. We are having a great time but it just seems like that someone is always saying, "Man don't you think Charlie would like being in the cottage near the hot girls, or Charlie would like to be here doing this with us." You are definately with us. Ronnie Jr. came last night and we are so glad to have him. We miss you! Watch over all of us!!!!
Lauren Dix
August 25, 2007
Thank you Charlie, and only you know why...Miss you
Love, Lauren
Sherri Wells
August 23, 2007
Hey Sweet Boy,
It's been awhile since I posted anything on here for you. But I go by to visit you 2 or 3 times a week. We took a little firetruck to your grave, Nicholas saw it at Wally-World and insisted that Charlie needed that truck. And as you well know, what Nicholas says goes!!
Kristen and I will be having a little celebration of our own for your 18th birthday. We miss you so much. I know this will sound weird but, I never knew how much you meant to me (us) until after you left. For that I am sorry.
I'm hearing great things about your Mom after her surgery. Can't wait to see her. Your Mom & Dad are a huge inspiration to alot of people. I know how proud you must be. Your spirit lives in some many people Sexy Charlie and I for one am proud to have had the chance to know and love you.
Until next time Sweet Boy...
We Love and Miss You LOTS!!!!
Moma Sherri
Pearce
August 20, 2007
Charlie,
Ronnie Jr had an appt. with the US Coast Guard last week. The recruiter he met with told him once he gets his physical, & test behind him he could leave out between the end of Oct. & first part of November. He will be going to Cape May, NJ for 8 wks. of basic training, home for 10 days, 4 months in Elizabeth City, NC, a couple of weeks to California, then he'll get his destination. If he does well with his test and basic traning he could pretty much request a destination. I'm really hoping he'll be able to get orders for Elizabeth City, NC or somewhere not clear across the map. Bubba & Megan are building a home in Elizabeth City, & Heather is looking to move there as well. Ronnie Jr is really excited about this, he's looking to go into search/rescue. Please keep watch over him and with lots of prayers allow him to do well.
JVFD had a pool/cookout at Artie & Faye's house saturday night for the families. I cooked a huge banana pudding & choc. chip cookies. Artie cooked steamed shrimp, bbq chicken, & bbq with coleslaw, potato salad, bake beans and rolls. It was really a nice get together, we throughly enjoyed ourselves and several people told me how much they could feel you watching over us and how much you were missed.
JVFD is putting a couple of their trucks in the peanut parade next month. I requested whoever is riding in the parade to wear your memorial t-shirts. I was even told if I wanted to ride on a truck I was welcome and that your t-shirts would be worn. The department has been so supportive in your memory to all of us, they're a great group of firefighters!
Nicole left yesterday for VCU. Both her and Ronnie Jr looked so sad yesterday. BUT, the good thing about it is that she's only in Richmond. I cooked her some chocolate chip cookies to take with her.
Ronnie Jr will be going with the Wright's to Nags Head, NC on Sunday, then your dad and I will be going down on your birthday and come back either that Sunday or Monday. We will be taking Twinkle with us, Mooney may stay with Stuart C., and Amanda P wants Scamper to stay with her.
As of today I have lost 28 1/2 lbs, without any sickness, thank God!
Keep shinning over us. We Miss & Love You!!!
Mom, Dad & Ronnie Jr
Elizabeth Trail
August 18, 2007
Hey baby boy,
Well its been a week almost since your nephew's first baby shower and it has taken me this long to write about it. It was a beautiful shower and I knew without a doubt that you and Nan were right there with me but it has still been so hard to write to you. I know now why its so hard for me to come back to Purdy....just hits really hard as soon as I get off the highway. Jennifer made a beautiful plaque in memory of you for your nephew. I had talked to Ronnie already about putting your picture and fire hat above the crib but now we are putting the plaque there so that you can watch over him. It's pretty incredible that he gets his own personal guardian angels:) He also got an awesomes gifts that only you could have inspired....john deere goodies and onesies. He's rotten already. You and Ronnie are gonna make him a firemen yet/hunter/farmer. Brandon and I have our work cut out for us.
He's scared us a few times with the contractions and then the heart beat irregularity, but I knew you guys were all looking out for him when our prayers were answered and his heart beat returned to normal!!
I love you baby boy. I wish so badly that you were here to experience all this with us. You left Ronnie with his hands full. He's got a ton of work to do for you both with this little guy. I know you will help him along the way though.
I miss you....I miss you so much..
Love you babe,
Elizabeth
Nita Wright
August 17, 2007
Well, it is almost time to head to Nags Head. I don't know what we will do without you. I am sure I will cook enough food for you. Ronnie Jr. is going but I don't think he can eat as much as you. I won't have anybody to pick on about the phone calls and text messages. We will still have your birthday party anyway. We miss you.
Angie Boswell
August 13, 2007
Charlie,
You have been on a lot of peoples mind lately. Several of us just spent the weekend looking for a young man that had disappeared while swimming in the Roanoke River. Brought back a lot of memories for some of your friends that run over here in Gaston. It is such a shame to see young lives taken so easily. We all miss you terribly but are thankful daily that God gave us the gift of knowing you. Keep watching over all of us and look out for your new friend that was called home on Wed.
Pearce
August 12, 2007
Charlie Buck,
I have done very well from my surgery this far. As of today I have lost a total of 22 lbs., however they told me I would go thru a depression and boy am I. My depression is all about you, I can't talk about you, hear one of your favorite songs or even look at all your pictures without crying my eyes out. We definately miss you, but I hope and pray this depression will leave me soon, it's really hard to deal with.
Rjr, Nicole, Daddy and I went to see Heartland and Trace Adkins at the Richmond Ampitheater last night. Heartland was good, but Trace was awsome. We had to leave after he'd only been on stage for 45 min., your dad had to be at GP to work at 11:00. During the concert last night I looked up and you were shinning right over top of us, I punched your dad to show him you were at the concert with us, then Rjr and Nicole noticed you. You're amazing!!
Today is Elizabeth's baby shower at the GVRS Building. I have fixed her a bag of baby gifts in your memory, john deere onesizies, jd teething ring, jd rattler, some onesizies with your memorial fire emblem & hunting emblem on them. Last night at the concert, your dad and I got a baby jd hat/cap to add to the bag. I have also put a memorial fire & hunting sticker, a memorial wristband, and a bookmarker from your obituary. I knew you'd want your baby nephew to get started out with some jd items. As he grows we will continue to have him tshirts/onezies made in your memory.
Ronnie Jr has purchased some fire department items for baby nephew from him.
Your baby nephew is due to make his appearance on Sept. 30, 2007, please watch over him and Elizabeth as she gives birth and recovers, and we can't leave out the proud daddy "B".
Handsome died day before yesterday, even though your daddy and Rj had been watering and feeding him everyday, he just couldn't take the heat index. They buried him behind the house just as you would want him to be.
We Love and Miss You more than all the stars in the sky!!
Give love to Granddaddy and everyone with you.
Love,
Mom, Dad, & Ronnie Jr
Sandy Street
August 8, 2007
Hi Charlie ~
I love to read all the entries made here in your guestbook...and tho I did not know you well (my loss), I feel as tho I do.
I know you are so very proud of your mom - and how well she is doing since her surgery. I'm sure you watched over her during the entire procedure...along with your grand-daddy. And knowing that God was directing and using the surgeons hands - it had to be nothing short of a success.
I stopped in to see her Sat. morning a few minutes....she looked good, and was so enthused and excited...and that will go a long ways to helping her to heal and have this procedure be a success-now and in the future. You are her 'focal point'....so be careful not to let that angel's halo slip - you make her behave and obey the Dr.'s orders. We are all so happy for her and proud of her. Just know that your name is on her lips more often than not.
Wish I'd gotten to know you better...but perhaps one day I will!
Take care, and keep shining on Elaine and everyone....
God Bless!
Sandy
Elaine Pearce
August 6, 2007
Charlie,
As you are aware, I went through surgery with flying colors. However, after recovery and back into my room at the hospital I was in such severe pain, they had to increase the pain meds. In order to be released from the hosp., I had to make sure I could keep down Saturday mornings breakfast which consisted of grits and eggs. I had to eat one or the other before being released. I licked the spoon after stirring up my butter in the grits & told you dad, it won't gonna be the grits. I cut up my scrambled egg really well and tried to take one tiny bite, after several tries of swallowing it and it whelping up, I finally swallowed it and then had to run to the bathroom gagging, and lost it. I went back into my roon put the baby scambled egg on my fork and told your dad to open wide! He told me I was going to get caught and would have to stay there and definately eat something if I did get caught. I finally convinced him to chew the egg up and swall it over by the window as if he was look outside. When the lady came in to get my try, she said "oh, I see you challenged the scamble egg" my response was " yes mam, with no problem" she then said, "well, now you're ready to go home" That was the best words I'd heard. When I went back to Dr. S on Friday 8/3/07, I got a great report and had lost 12 lbs. I am now no long on any blood pressure, heart, and cholesterol meds. I weighed today and I have now lost a total of 17 lbs. I am so tickled with the way everything went and is going. Some people couldn't belive I won't scared at the last minute/day before surgery, but I told everyone I had a very special Guardian Sexy Angel, my Dad, and God looking over me. I think I had the most faith I have ever had when going into this surgery. They advised me I would go through a depression stage. Every since I've come home from the hospital I can't look at your pictures or talk about you to someone without crying my eyes out. If this is the depression I am going to go through, I'm convinced I can handle it, I just don't want to get totally down with depression.
I am going back to work on Wed and work 1/2 days throughout the remainder of this week, then start back full time next Monday.
I'm really wore out so guess I'll say goodnite for now.
Keep shinning over us and know that we will always LOVE and MISS YOU!
Your dad has big plans for you at the cemetary on your 18th birthday.
WE LOVE and MISS YOU!!
Mom, Dad, & Ronnie Jr
Jessica Phillips
August 6, 2007
Miss & Love You!!!!
Sherry Morris
August 4, 2007
Charlie,
Since your accident, I have constantly thought about you & I have thought about the pain that parents go through when losing a child. I know that it has been very difficult for your family & also Trish's family. It's a lot to endure!
As your mom constantly says, you are looking down on all of us & watching over us. At 82 years old, Grandma has recovered nicely from her hip surgery & is continuing to do things for herself along with living by herself. Your mom went back to her surgeon yesterday for a follow-up visit & it was all good news for her. She has now lost a total of 12 lbs., is doing great with her diet (no sick moments), & she has been taken off a great deal of her medication. In fact, she was taken off her heart pill before she ever left the hospital. Please continue to be with us in spirit. We know that you are in a better place & we will, one day, be able to join you.
Love,
Aunt Sherry
Jessica Phillips
August 4, 2007
Don't Worry Mommy
Mommy please don't be sad,
I miss you so much too.
It's beautiful here,
but I worry a lot about you.
I sleep with angels watching me...
there is only love up here.
I am never lonely or afraid
because God is so very near.
I walk with Jesus every day,
He is very kind and loving.
Don't worry Mom, He holds my hand
when we cross a golden street.
I never cry or hurt myself.
I see Grandpa every day.
I play and laugh and sing a lot
and I hear you when you pray.
Please Mommy, don't be mad at God,
you see He loves me too.
And even though you are not with me,
I am really still with you.
August 3, 2007
Charlie,
There are not enough words that could explain how much you are missed as each day passes. Not one person is the same since you left us. Although you are in a much better place, many of us are selfish and want you back here so bad. I know that you are constantly looking down on everybody, especially your family. Love you and will see you again oneday.
Kristen Wells
July 31, 2007
Hey Charlie;;
How is everything up there in heaven? We all surely miss you down here..But I'm still thanking you for constantly sending me, well all of us, your strength and gettin us through this. You & I both know what today..and tommorrow..means for me and you. I'm doing okay I guess..I still have my bad days, & often. But then, something will happen -- usually not something anybody else can notice, but I'll get the feeling that you're watching over me and telling me that I will be okay & you're gonna make sure of it. I really miss you boy. I love you forever & a day..you'll always be carried in my heart & that's a promise.
Elizabeth Trail
July 30, 2007
Dear Baby Boy,
I dreamed about you last night. It was an awesome dream. You and I were just talking and laughing. You hugged me! I really felt you hug me. It was so incredible! I asked you if you were happy and you told me "Yes" and then you smiled that beautiful smile of yours. I knew it was okay then. The dream lasted a long time and I wished I wouldn't wake up. It was so real. I just knew you were right here with me. The girls at work and I were talking about you yesterday. I told them all about you. Most of them have seen the pictures on here and I showed them your beautiful new picture that Pop and Elaine sent me. I have it in the living room now but as soon as your nephew arrives it is going in his room. I figure you guys have spent tons of time together already and he'll need a familiar face when he comes to us:) I love you and I miss you Charlie but please keep coming to me in my dreams. Tell Nanny I said hello. I know that you guys are looking over us all the time.
Love you always,
Elizabeth
P.S. I bet your nephew will have your gorgeous blonde hair....what do you think?
My brother and sisters....I am there with them. This is the day Ronnie was baptized.
July 30, 2007
This is my nephew!....I told Elizabeth that it was a boy before they went to the doctor :-)
July 30, 2007
Sherry Morris
July 26, 2007
Your mom went through surgery today with flying colors & all because she had faith & a lot of people cheering her on. Even the preacher from your church was there showing his smile & praying for her. He arrived at the hospital at 5:30 a.m. & he did not leave until he got word of how successful your mom's surgery was.
When I got to Maryview Hospital this morning in Portsmouth, your mom was so cheerful & excited. I know she was anxious & looking forward to it. The doctor said that everything went fine. Of course, afterward was a different story. She was being given pain medication that was 5 to 7 times stronger than morphine but she kept complaining about how intense the pain was. We were advised that she needed all the rest she could get so we didn't stay very long once she was placed in her room. I can't wait to see her cheery self tomorrow knowing that her wishes have finally come true. If everything goes well & there are no complications, she'll be allowed to return home on Saturday.
Love you always,
Aunt Sherry
Jessica Phillips
July 26, 2007
Hey Charlie McCoy,
Just wanted to say today is the big day for your moms surgery. You were so excited about this, but I just wanna say I hope everything goes okay because I know that you are gonna be at her side. You were always reminded of how "Sexy Charlie Was" as well as you said your moms gonna be. Well I miss you alot and stay by your mom today!
Love you Both
Mom
July 25, 2007
Charlie,
It's that time, it's 12:15 & I'm leaving work to go home and prep for my surgery scheduled for tomorrow at 10:30. I am SO hungry, I've only been eating surgar free popsicles, jello, chicken soup, and flavored water.
I know you and Granddaddy will be watching over me before, during and after surgery at God's side. Hopefully, I'll get to come home from hospital on Sat. or Sunday.
Nicole and Amanda are coming to the house on Thurs. to spend the night with Twinkle & Mooney. Scamper is going to the vet for the night, I'm not too fond of leaving him at home when he's not familiar with the two girls. Ronnie Jr will pick Scamper up from vet on Friday morning.
Your tombstone came in yesterday and was laid at your gravesite. Artie E. called me about 1:30 pm & told me they had finished putting it down. We're just waiting for the picture to be completed and at that time will be added to your stone. It's really pretty, I can't wait for the final pic to be added to it.
Ronnie Jr, Nicole and her parents are going to Myrtle Beach, SC on Sat. and retuning home on Tues., they're really looking forward to the trip.
Gotta run, keep shinning your star on us.
We Love and Miss You!!!
Mom, Daddy and Ronnie Jr
July 19, 2007
Charlie,
Ms. Lumar brought the signs to Four Seasons your 4th period classmates had made & placed on your desk after your accident. Diane brought them down to the office today, they're so sweet.
The 2 signs read:
"Charlie's Desk 4th blk. DO NOT SIT HERE!!!" and
"In Loving Memory of Charlie P c/o 08 Your Junior Class Loves U! especially ur 4th blk. You will be truely missed. Forever N Our Hearts! c/o 08"
Ms L wrote me a short note that she left with the 2 signs, she's just gotten back from Northern VA where she was helping with Summer Camp. She said she'd call me later.
Daddy is working evening shift this week, so Ronnie Jr, Nicole and myself are going out to eat tonight with William K's Family to celebrate his 40th birthday today.
We look for your shinning star every night, so please keep shinning on us!
We Love & Miss You!
Mom, Dad, & Ronnie Jr
Your Brother
July 19, 2007
IT'S BEEN A WHILE SINCE YOU'VE BEEN GONE
THINGS JUST HAVEN'T BEEN THE SAME,
THIS JUST DOES NOT SEEM REAL,
AND WHO IS THERE TO BLAME?
DO NOT QUESTION GOD, THATS WHAT THEY SAY,
BUT WHO CAN EXPLAIN WHY THEY TOOK MY LITTLE BROTHER AWAY?
I MISS YOU SO MUCH, I HAVE SO MUCH TO SAY,
EVERY TIME I GO SOMEWHERE THEY ALWAYS MENTION YOUR NAME.
SUCH A GOOD PERSON, A CARING MAN, A SON, A LITTLE BROTHER , AND A GREAT FRIEND.
YOU ARE IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE NOW,
ALL YOUR PROBLEMS HAVE GONE AWAY,
BUT REMEMBER WE WILL MEET ON THE OTHER SIDE
ONE SWEET DAY!!!!!!!
Elaine Pearce
July 18, 2007
Charlie,
As you probably already know, with you as our Special Angel and God it probably wouldn't have happened. I called BC/BS this afternoon & they have approved my gastric bypass surgery. When I was denied last week, I had to appeal & Dr. P had to do the same, I have called them twice a day every since Monday. We are all so excited!!! All I can say is Thank You and God for making it happen. I know you were jumping up and down, just as I am with excitement. NOW, it's up to You and God to make sure I come through surgery with great healthy success. My goal in life now is to be a healthy sexy person just like my sons. HaHa!! I'm scheduled for July 26th & should be released to come home on July 28th or 29th. Depending on all of you looking over us from Heaven to keep me safe and secure during and after surgery.
Ronnie Jr is going with Nicole and her famiy to Myrtle Beach, July 28-31. He's really looking forward to it, he deserves a nice break!
Daddy is taking me shopping tonight so I can prepare for my hospital stay. As you know, I usually sleep in jogging pants and shirt, don't think that would look too nice in hospital.
Keep shinning on us!
We Love and Miss You everyday!
Love,
Mom, Dad, & Ronnie Jr
p.s. We have a big surprise for you for your 18th birthday....you will laugh & say "leave it to my family"
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