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for William Stocking
Sonnet (Johnson Mansfield
October 16, 2010
I met Billy back in 1995 at WAPAC summer camp. He forever touched my heart. I've always thought about Billy and wondered about him. I am deeply sadden to read of his passing. I love you Billy, you will forever be in my heart.
Nate Dahl
February 27, 2007
Billy
I was sitting in my living room a bit ago just looking up at your pictures and I just started talking to you. I do that often. I can't touch you but I still feel you here with me. I miss being around you, I miss your voice, your smile, your laugh and your friendship. I too like so many others just want to pick up the phone and call you. In times like that, I'll just start talking to you. We don't need a phone to connect with you because you're always there. No more voicemails, 'You've reached Billy, sorry I missed your call, leave your number and I'll call you back, alright bye' We can always reach you, all we have to do is talk to you and we know you are listening. I love and miss you.
Sarita Gonzales- Baez
February 27, 2007
This guest book has helped me stay close to Billy spiritually. I'm sure it has for many. I am sad that I no longer will be able to read the touching passages of Billy's loved ones, but I am comforted in knowing that each one continues to live life and acknowledge that his spirit is around all of us. The unsurpassing strength and love that each one of you has has been such an inspiration to many of us. I know that we will never forget Billy and what he meant to each and every one of us. My thoughts are always wonderful when I think of him, smiling and always happy. That's the best way to remember ANY one...
Billy, thank you. Please continue to watch over your family and friends, and please continue to show your presence from time to time to each one of us.
With all my love...
Kelsey Carrington
February 27, 2007
well billy this is the last day we get to write in the guest book and i wanted to say that i love you and that i miss you so much some times i feel like i want to call you but then remeber what happened to you im really sorry that happened to you and i wish you were here with me on march 1, 2007 is my music program i wish you were going to come but i bet you are watching me from heaven.i love you see you later bye love your cousin kelsey
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Sadie Whipple
February 27, 2007
Forever someone special...
Denise Stocking
February 26, 2007
Until we are together again.
Mom and Dad
Jessica Dahl
February 26, 2007
Some called him "Billy",
some called him "Kid"
His smile was his trademark,
wherever he went.
A room would brighten
when he came in
'cause the first thing you saw,
would be his grin!
A son, and cousin so precious;
a friend so true!
Whatever he had,
he'd share it with you!
A thought, a deed, a kind
word for a while
But always, oh always,
He'd share 'His Smile'.
Our hearts are breaking,
our thoughts are going wild!
We've lost our friend:
We've lost our child!
"But only for a while,"
I heard Jesus say
"He's been chosen for the
Master's Bouquet!"
Hand selected by Jesus from
this 'garden of life'
Gone to Heaven!-He's
through with this strife!
Why is he gone?
God only knows.
But Oh what a treasure,
A "smiling rose!"
I love you Billy more than words can explain but I know you know deep down inside. Thank you for all the great memories we shared that I can never forget. And thanks for listening to me and helping me with advice to listen to my heart everyday and make the best decisions. Your the strength that keeps me going in life. I think of you all the time and miss you continuously. Remember from my dream you told me "It's not goodbye... It's... I'll see ya later." Well, I hope to see you soon Cous. I love you. See ya later.
Billy, Dad, Scott, Mike and Chris
February 25, 2007
Christmas 2004
February 25, 2007
Billy and Sadie
February 25, 2007
Billy's soooo cute!
February 25, 2007
Billy and Chris "Rock Climbing"
February 25, 2007
Baby Billy!
February 25, 2007
Tara Gill
February 22, 2007
Billy,
It's crazy how timing brings people together, and even crazier to me how one person brings people together whom may have not known each other otherwise. You and your family are a blessing to all that have come accross your path. Thank GOD for you...
Ashley Simmons
February 22, 2007
Hey Billy!
You have the most wonderful family! ( : I'm glad you came and visited me in my dream.... when I woke up I felt happy and comforted. I will miss you always! You and your family are always in my thoughts and prayers!
XOXOXOXOXO
Laurie Lowery
February 22, 2007
Billy,
I am forever moved by the love and strength of your family and friends. I think of you from time to time and know you're doing just fine in heaven. I pray that God's love and strength continues to surround everyone who loves and cares for you.
Jenny Carrington
February 22, 2007
"Don't think of him as gone away-
his journey has just begun
life holds so many facets-
this earth is only one.
Just think of him as resting
from the sorrows and the tears
in the place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.
Think of how he must be wishing
that we could know today
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.
And think of him as living
in the hearts of those he touched...
for nothing loved is ever lost-
and he was loved so much."
I Love you Billy!
Denise Stocking
February 21, 2007
Billy,
There are moments when I miss you so much. . .
I wish I could reach into my dreams and hold you close to me
. . . just for a moment.
Missing you always. . . and loving you forever.
Mom
Luke Vasquez
February 21, 2007
Billy,
I just wanted to say that it was nice to have someplace to say hi and let you know how all of us felt. I will still talk to you like I do everyday. It still feels like it was just yesterday that you left us. I want you to know how much everyone misses you and I hope that you are looking down with a smile.
I love you and miss you.
Luke
Jessica Dahl
February 14, 2007
Happy Valentine's Day Billy! Wish you were here. Don't forget your always in my thoughts and I miss you so much! Can't wait to see you again. Tell Grandma D "HI" for me and that I love her! Thanks for all the love and great memories I think about all the time! Your the best Cous. Love you always. See ya later. Jess
Jenny Carrington
February 14, 2007
Happy Valentines Day Billy,, Wish you were here to eat all my yummy chocolate with me.. I miss you and love you!
Denise Stocking
February 14, 2007
Thinking of you today Billy on Valentine's Day. You had such a big and loving heart. I remember your last Valentine's Day, when you surprised me and came to my work with a long stem red rose for me! All the girls, young and old were so jealous! I think if you would have known, you would have bought one for each one of them.
I miss those times, and your love you showed to all of us.
Remembering those times always,
Mom
Denise Stocking
February 8, 2007
To Billy's Family and Friends,
As you all know this guest book will end on February 27th. We are planning on having all these entries professionally printed in the book that is available online.
If there are any last entries you would like to make, or a favorite picture of Billy, or of you and Billy together they will be published in the book. All the entries and pictures have been such a tremendous blessing to us!
Again, as we said last year, thank you all so very much for helping our family in our "healing process." We miss Billy dearly, as we know you do too. Time has helped us somewhat, but it never takes the pain away when you lose someone you loved so much.
We love you all and pray God's blessing and peace upon each of you.
Denise and Will
Kelsey carrington
February 7, 2007
I love you billy and i miss you too I hope i will see you soon
Ashley Simmons
January 29, 2007
Hey Billy!
I went off roading yesterday up in the hills in North Bend. We ended up getting stuck in the snow for a couple hours and tried everything to get un-stuck. I was telling the friends that I was with about you and about the time we got stuck jeepin' in Belfair... and how you were pushing the rig so hard to get us out of the mud... all day yesterday you were on my mind. I am so happy to have the memories I do with you. I love and miss you Billy!
Always thinking about you,
Nate Dahl
January 27, 2007
Hi Billy,
Kind of a funny story that got me thinkng about you. I was watching golf of all things today. I guess that's not so odd, because I do play golf and enjoy watching it at times. Well, one of the golfers was named Bill Haas. I've never heard of him referred to as Billy before, but the annoucers called him Billy a couple times today. It made me think of you. I guess this was just one of the many reminders and daily thoughts that I have of you.
Always thinking about you.
Love,
Lee Evans
January 24, 2007
Will & Denise, We just wanted to let you know again that you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. We know beyond any doubt that you miss Billy greatly and always will. May God richly bless and sustain you through these difficult days. We love you, Lee & Cathy Evans
Jenny Carrington
January 22, 2007
Well Billy it has now been two years since you left us. There is not a day that goes by that we don't think of you or tell someone a story about you. We went to your tree today as we came near, we saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky above us so, I'm sure that was you looking down on us. We miss you so much and love you with all our hearts. Love, your Big Sis!
Sadie Whipple
January 22, 2007
Billy,
I was thinking of you a lot today. And how fitting that my first day at my new job is on the day of your remembrance. I say this because you always pushed yourself and others to be the best person they could be...to push their boundaries to the point of being uncomfortable...and always think of the next thing to say, joke to pull, or adventure to take on. Well, I certainly have taken on a new adventure and am very excited about this new venture in my life. Thanks for teaching me to GO BIG OR GO HOME!! miss ya...
Love,
Sadie
Jessica Dahl
January 22, 2007
Hey Cous. Today is the day where I cant stop thinking about you, even more than any other day. I cant believe its been 2 years already since youve been gone. But I know your here with us in our hearts and it keeps me going strong! I went up to Belfair today, I would have to say that was the longest drive ever, but it was worth it. Then whole time we were driving there was the prettiest rainbow, made me think of you watchin down on us and shining. I miss you tons Billy. See ya later. Love Jess
Ashley Simmons
January 22, 2007
Hey Billy! I have been thinking about you all day.. I even moved your picture to a better place on my shelves. ( ; Think about you all the time, I miss you dude! It's been 2 years too long!
Denise Stocking
January 22, 2007
Two years today and I miss you as much today Billy, as I did the first day.
I love you and I will miss you until we are together again.
Mom
Nate Dahl
January 21, 2007
Billy, I know tonight & tomorrow may be a difficult time for all of us as it is now 2 years without you. Just know that we have not, and will not forget you. You are in our minds, hearts, and souls as you continue to be with us.
Love,
Rich Sterbenz
January 13, 2007
Thank you to Billy's family for posting this memorial to him. It gives me the opportunity to share with them my high regard for Billy. I was his teacher in elementary school. I remember Billy as an eager, busy, and fun student who always did his best. He contributed so much to our classroom community! I will always remember Billy with respect and fondness.
kathe stevenson
January 12, 2007
hey bill, its the day after your birthday and there is Still snow. i remember playing with you and everyone the last big snow we had on the quads and with the snow board. we all had so much fun. anyways HAPPY BIRTHDAY, miss ya lots LOVE kathe!!!!
KELSEY CARRINGTON
January 11, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILLY I LOVE YOU
I MISS YOU VERY MUCH I WISH YOU WHERE HERE WITH US TODAY WE MISS YOU
AND TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY I HAD SO
FUN WITH YOU WHEN YOU WERE HERE.YOU
WHERE ALWAYS THE BEST UNCLE I EVER
HAD WE HAD SOME GOOD TIMES AND BAD.
WELL TODAY FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY WE ARE HAVING SPUGETEY AGAIN ITS YOUR FAVORITE AGAIN I WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU I WILL ALWAYS THINK
OF YOU.
Jenny Carrington
January 11, 2007
Hi Billy! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Its snowed!!! We know how much you love the snow. Wish you were here with us to play in it! We miss you so much! Love you lots!
January 11, 2007
Billy,
Just wanted to say Happy Birthday. Tiff and I are going to try and make it to your parents tonight to have dinner with everyone to celebrate your B-day. Hopefully the weather isn't too bad. We both miss you lots and think about you often.
Luke
Jessica Dahl
January 11, 2007
Billy,
Happy Birthday Cous! I miss you so much. There's not a day that goes by where I don't think about you. Thanks for all the great memories and making me a stronger person. See ya soon.
Love Jess
Denise Stocking
January 11, 2007
Happy Birthday Billy!
Missing you and wishing that you were here to celebrate your
27th birthday today.
How ironic that it snowed today for your birthday, just like it did the day you were born! Maybe that's why you always loved snow so much. Did you put a "special snow request" in for us today?
We love you very much Billy.
Dad and Mom
Nate Dahl
January 10, 2007
Happy Birthday Billy. I'm always thinking about you. Love and miss you.
kathe stevenson
January 4, 2007
hi billy ,i'm just here thinking of you and thought i would say hi and tell you that we miss and love you .love kathe
JESSICA CAMPBELL
January 3, 2007
Billy,
I just wanted you to know that I miss you so much. You were always the one person in my life that knew when I needed you with out me saying anything. I talk to your dad sometimes at work and it just makes me miss you more. I still forget sometimes that I can't just call you up to say hi. Anyways, I love you still and miss you very much!!!
Thinking of you always!
Jessica campbell
Sadie Whipple
January 1, 2007
Billy,
Remember when you gave me that box of Lucky Charms all wrapped up for Christmas? my favorite...but I think you must have eaten half the box yourself! Its ok, I forgive you...but they are still my favorite!
Something inside me told me to write to you tonight. I'm working on listening to my heart, something you would be so proud of me for!! I'm in the middle of making some important decisions in my life and I wanted to thank you for teaching me what it means to follow your heart when it comes to making the big ones. You were always such an inspiration to me, who tries to rationalize and stay within my comfort zone. Anyways, I wanted you to know that I often think of you and believe it or not, look to you for advice. So thank you for being a source of comfort and inspiration to me and so many others. You truly are "someone special"...
Love always,
Sadie
Jenny Carrington
December 27, 2006
Billy, Another christmas has come and gone. You are surely missed by everyone! We think about you every minute of the day. As we were taking our family photo's christmas night,I felt that you were still with us as the pictures were being taken.. I'm sure you were probably goofing off and making some silly face like you always liked to do! We love you and miss you!
kathe stevenson
December 26, 2006
MERRY CHRISTMAS BILLY, WE SURE MISS YOU AND YOU ARE ALWAYS IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. I KNOW YOU KNOW WE ALL THINK OF YOU AT LEAST ONCE A DAY EVERYDAY.YOU'VE GIVEN ALL OF US SO MANY MEMORIES THAT WE COULD GO A LIFE TIME OF THEM, AND NEVER THINK OF THE SAME ONE TWICE.
THANK YOU. LOVE YOUR NEWEST SISTER=IN-LAW KATHE.
P.S. TELL MY MOM HI AND GIVE HER A HUG FROM ME. THANKS KATHE
Nate Dahl
December 25, 2006
Billy,
I miss you so much, and think of you everyday. It seems like I'm always telling a 'Billy Story' in the various conversations that I have with people. Thank you for the many memories that you continue to provide, and the time that you spent here with us in your lifetime.
I love and miss you,
Denise Stocking
December 24, 2006
Billy,
We are thinking of you on Christmas. . . missing you and wishing you were here.
Always loving you,
Dad and Mom
Kristi Miller
December 14, 2006
Hey Billy,
I haven't written in a while but I want you to know that there hasn't been one day that passed in which you weren't in my thoughts. I have been going through a rough time in my own life and when things seem to get too overwhelming I know you are there watching over me and giving me strenght. I love you and miss you everyday. I will be thinking of you and your family over the holidays.
All my love,
Kristi
Luke Vasquez
December 13, 2006
Billy,
I just wanted you to know that I miss you very, very much. A day hasn't gone by that I don't think of you. I am getting ready to fly down to Orlando. It is the first time that I have been there since Tiff and I were married. Tiff will be coming down tomorrow night. Hopefully everything goes well, a lot of the time will be spent working. It may still be hard because that was one of the greatest times I had, and I couldn't have asked for a better man to be with me at my wedding.
I miss you and wish that you were still here.
Luke
Sarita Gonzales-Baez
November 21, 2006
Hey sweetness...
I have been away from my parents, family and friends for almost 4 months now since moving to Charlotte. I have been working so hard to teach these kids, and now I am so excited to finally have some me time and see my loved ones. Being away from them this long made my heart feel what your family may feel and you especially, being away from your loved ones. I don't believe I have ever appreciated my family more than how I do now.
So, during my Thanksgiving, I pray that your family is strong, healthy and happy and continue to remember the best of you and the wonderful spirit that still lingers. God bless you and your family during this special day.
Denise Stocking
November 12, 2006
The final act of love is to remember.
Forever,
Dad and Mom
Denise Stocking
July 16, 2006
Well Billy, the last of your "big" brothers got married on Friday night, the 14th of July. Chris and Kathe finally "tied the knot" after nine years. It was a beautiful wedding and they are so happy!
Kathe was a beautiful bride, and Jenny and Michelle were gorgeous bridemaids. Kelsey was the flower-girl in a beatiful long pink dress and Wyatt was the ring-bearer and so proud in his tux, he took his "role" very seriously.
Chris and Dad looked so handsome in their tuxes. I couldn't help but think of you and how proud you would have been of Chris on his "special day."
Dad and I have been saving your cuff links that you got from Luke and Tiff's wedding when you were Luke's best- man. They meant so much to you and we knew that you would want your brother to wear them on his wedding day. So we took him aside and put them on him. We really didn't have to say anything. . . it was just "our moment" with you! Chris and Kathe brought them back today, so we can keep them for "other" special occassions.
This was the happiest day I have had since you left us, but I miss you so much Billy.
When we were making arrangements with the D.J for the reception. . Kathe being thoughtful as she is, asked him to be sure and play "Mr. Mom" for us because you loved that song so much and would always sing it to me when you would come home. You always made me laugh so much! When he started to play it, I just had to stop and smile. Thanks Kathe!
It touched our hearts so much to see your friends there, Josh E., Luke and Tiff ( Tiff actually made the cake. WOW Billy, can she make a beautiful one!) Sadie came down for it and Nathan, of course wouldn't have missed it. We love them all very much!
I never thought that your brother would ever get married. . . but I never imagined a life with out you in it either. I know Chris was thinking of you, as all of us were.
I love you Billy, and I miss you deeply.
God continues to be faithful and good to us and we are truly thankful. What would we do without our family and friends. We are blessed!
I love you Billy. . . you were and always will be my "Billy-Boy."
Mom
Sarah Hamilton
June 28, 2006
Billy was a dear friend from church. We were in the same youth group in Jr. High and Highschool. Billy was one the coolest kids I had ever seen in action. I remember one day, before becoming really involved in the youth group, I had seen him up on stage doing stuff for the current youth pastor. He never stopped smiling. I myself am not the type of person who liked the thought of being in front of people, so I had a lot of admiration for someone who could get up in front of 100 kids and be at total ease. I remember just watching him, thinking to myself, "I wish I could be so calm when I am up there. I wish I had his confidence." I also remember that smile! Billy had a smile that was contagious. Over the next year or so I watched Billy from a distance...I was always the type who did just that, watched people. We went to Jr. High camp that summer. Billy of course was deep in the middle of being himself this whole week. I remember that we had had this great hide-and-seek game during which the campers had to find the couselors. Billy ended up in a bee's nest or a hornet's nest or something of that nature and got himself all bent out of shape. His mom had to come and take him to the hospital (or at least to the doctor). Everyone there prayed that he would be ok. I have a picture of him just a couple days later(because being stung just couldn't keep him down). We had a huge shaving cream fight. In this picture he's completely covered in shaving cream, and yet you can still see that unforgettable smile. I didn't know him well at all when I took the picture, but I have held onto it for years.
A couple of months later I had seen Billy talking with one of my closest friends, praying with him is what he was doing. It was at this point that I said a small prayer. I asked God if he would just allow me to become friends with this dynamic person. That night after youth group I had seen Billy and actually had the courage to say hello, anyone who knew me then knew that I was not the kind of person to say hi to anyone I didn't know, I was incredibly shy toward strangers. He walked over, with his huge smile, said hello and gave me a hug. We talked about some different things that we had in common, but mostly about what he wanted to be doing in his life. I left the conversation knowing that God had big plans for this guy and I was so glad God had answered my prayer.
Billy and I were friends from that day on. I love him very much. We weren't the kind of people who were the best of friends, but we always seemed to have a common respect for each other. We kept tabs on each other over the years and were good friends until the day he passed away. Somedays it seems so undbelievable that he's gone.
I miss you Billy very much. I love you and wish you were still here with us, but I know that where you are is a much better place. Thanks for saying hi to me that one special evening. It meant a lot to this shy girl. You are still an inspiration to everyone around you...
Unforgetting,
Sarah
Jessica Dahl
June 26, 2006
Hey Cous. Its been awhile since I had written in here and I thought that now would be a good time. This weekend was the Kenny Chesney concert. It was so soo much fun! I know you were watchin and or just listening to it from Heaven, especially when Gretchen was singin! One of Kenny's last song was "Who You'd Be Today" that song reminds us of you and it really touched our hearts when he sang it. We were so close to the stage it seemed as if no one else was at the concert and he was singing it just to us. It was great. Well Bill...I just wanted to share that and let you know that your still in my heart and I think about you everyday!! I miss you buddy! See ya later. Love Jess
Jill Marcheselli
May 24, 2006
Hey Billy, I think about you so often, it seems like I have been meeting alot of new people lately and I just have to tell them about you and how much you have made and impact on my life. When ever I think about you I can't ever remember a time when you weren't smiling yourself or making someone else smile. I just wanted to tell you that I miss you and I am so glad to have been a part of your life.I strive to be loving and caring more more everyday because of you and to live everyday to the fullest. Everyday is a gift and I am so glad to have your memory in my heart. I love you and your awesome family, Aunt Jill
Denise Stocking
May 22, 2006
Does anyone have a story they can share with us about Billy? It was 16 months today that we lost Billy, and we are really missing him!
Billy's Mom and Dad
Ashley Simmons
April 10, 2006
BILLY THE KID!!!
Hey... yesterday was a great day. My friend Ian had an extra ticket to go to the Mariners game and asked me if I wanted to go, so I did. We decided to take my beetle since it takes less gas than his suburban. When we got in the car Ian saw the picture of you I have on my dash. He asked, "who's that?" I told him that it was my buddy Billy who past away a little over a year ago.
When we got to the game and found our seats we were behind home plate like row 20, not bad. The "moose man" was sitting to the right of us with all his stuffed mooses hanging from his neck. I laughed and said to Ian, "Hey you know that picture of my buddy Billy, he use to be the Mariner Moose, he use to always make me watch his moose highlights..."
We were just watching the game, watching us lose and just having a good time...
Ian got up to go to the bathroom and when he came back he handed me a bag, he had bought me a stuff Moose to remind me of you! Tears swelled up in my eyes, and I gave him a huge hug. I couldn't believe that he went and did that for me, bought me a stuffed moose just to have and hold and remind me of you! He totally made my day.
I just thought I would share that with everyone because that really meant sooooo much to me. So now I have my moose on my bed and it will always stay there. (ohh lala!) (0=
I MISS YOU BILLY!!!! XOXOXOXOXOXO
"Crashley"
Denise Stocking
March 27, 2006
On Saturday, March 25th Billy's family was honored by attending the
"1st Annual Billy Stocking Memorial Swim Meet." This was put on by "Helping Hands" through John Korsmo Construction and sanctioned by the Special Olympics. This was held in Lakewood Washington at Clover Park High School at the pool area.
They opened the ceremony with the ROTC Color Guard from Clover Park H.S. Will was next, saying a few words of thanks. We had asked Sadie to speak about "Who was Billy Stocking?" She graciously accepted that task and did a wonderful job. We heard many positive comments after the ceremony. Their was a power-point slide show of Billy as she spoke.
We also had a very special visit from the Mariner Moose, who came onto the site on top on the Mariner Moose van shooting confetti out to the crowd. The Moose took the time to sign autographs and have pictures taken. It was a great time for one and all! The Mariners had also donated a large Mariner Basket for our raffle that I believe brought in over $600.00.
We had a large concession stand open all day selling a variety of food and drinks.
It was an awesome time for all of us to give of ourselves and share in this swim meet, but mainly, to be blessed by the many wonderful participants and their families. This was truly about the kids and their hard work in preparing for the upcoming Special Olympics. Billy always had a warm place in his heart for the Special Olympics in high school and also when he was the Mariner Moose! We, as his family were proud to participate in such a magnificent event.
It was a big event and a huge sucess, thanks to the many volunteers! We are excited and already looking forward to next year.
We felt as the clouds parted Saturday and the sun started to shine, that Billy was looking down on all of us, smiling his smile and with that twinkle in his eyes letting us know that he was not only with us, but was proud that we were carrying on the legacy that he left for us!
Billy's Family
Sarita Gonzales
February 26, 2006
Hello Billy (and everyone else),
I noticed that the guest book was coming to its expiration and I felt compelled to not allow that to happen. I enjoy reading the letters that your family and friends write you on here. Everytime your name pops up into my email, it causes me to reflect on the past and remember just how great you were. It seems that this guestbook was something like therapy for your loved ones. I hope that this was okay by your parents and family. Thank you so much Billy for the wonderful memories. I know you are watching over all of us. Everyone else, thank you for constantly reminding me of how wonderful and special this man of God was and still is. He has set a high standard as a friend and man. We love and miss you.
ps. Could someone please email me directions to the location of where Billy is buried? I haven't been to WA in about 7 years and this will be my first stop when I visit. I would greatly appreciate it.
kathe harrison
February 24, 2006
HI BILLY, CHRIS AND I FINALLY CHOSE A DATE TO BE MARRIED, AND I WANTED YOU TO KNOW. IT IS JULY 15TH, 2006. I KNOW THAT YOU'LL BE THERE WITH US NOW THAT YOU KNOW. I MISS YOU AND THINK OF YOU ALWAYS, SOMETIMES I CAN EVEN HEAR YOU SAYING HEY KATH LIKE YOU ALWAYS DID.I'LL TALK TO YOU SOON LOVE ME KATHE
Michelle Stocking
February 24, 2006
Billy,
This past year has been extremely difficult for each of us. So many of our days are still filled with the disbelief that you are know longer here to share in the joy, sorrow, laughter, and tears our family shares. We miss you more everyday and can't wait for the day when we see you again.
Thanks Billy for all the wonderful memories...most of all the unconditional love, joy, and laughter you brought and continue to bring to each of us.
You will never be forgotten Billy... each of us hold a piece of you in our heart, and we will continue your legacy of love, joy, and laughter with all whom God places in our lives.
Until we see you again and rejoice with you in heaven...
All Our Love,
Scott, Michelle, Ashli & Zach
Ira Horner
February 23, 2006
One summer afternoon Billy came out on the boat with us. He had brought along some of those fake hillbilly teeth and was joking around with everyone. Me boys were 3 & 1 then and thought the whole thing was a riot, you know how kids get when they belly laugh.
This Christmas my mother-in-law gave each of the kids some of those teeth. They opened them at the same time and both jumped up saying, "WE GOT BILLY TEETH!"
I still tear up when I think about how awesome he is and how much of an impact he had on all of us. I couldn't believe my kids would remember that two years later and being so young.
We love you and miss you a lot.
Firetruck.
Love,
The Horner's
Ira, Vanessa, Kyler, & Kaz
Jessica Dahl
February 23, 2006
This past year has been incredibly hard to go through without Billy here. but without the love and support from all of our family friends I dont know how we could do it. I think of Billy everyday and night and it still is hard to believe that he has passed. I will never forget that phone call we got hearing the news. But knowing now that Billy is in a safe place up in Heaven still motivates me to keep going and live life to the fullest. Billy always said "Go big or Go home." Everytime something comes up as a struggle all I think of is Billy and how he would never give up on anything. I cant explain enough in words how much of an inspiration Billy was and still is. Not only do I look up to him as a cousin, but also more of a hero. The Special Olympics event is coming up next month...I am so excited to go. I have never been to anything like it and I think it will be the best experience ever and I know I will be able to look at life an entire different way afterwards.
"Billy, I love you more than anything. This will be the last time I will be writing in here but you know I will still talk to you each and every day. I cant wait for the day we get to meet again buddy. See ya later."
Thanks everyone for writing all the loving entries in this guestbook, it has helped tremendously reading all of them everyday about the prayers, thoughts, and just all the memories we all have had with Billy.
Ashley Simmons
February 23, 2006
Bill-do!!!! I love you and I miss you sooooooooooo much! You were in my dream last night....VERY FUNNY... if you heard it, you would love it and laugh. I wish you were still with us...I LOVE YOU! It sux that we cant share our love and memories with you anymore...but it is only time before we can meet and hang out again. XOXOXOX...
Erin Vasquez
February 23, 2006
Dear Billy,
It has taken me over a year to write in your journal because nothing I seemed to write was significant enough to describe you and the kind of joy you brought into my life, my family’s life and especially my brother’s. You were my brother’s best friend and best man and had a hand in bringing my wonderful sister-in-law into my family. I remember standing with you and Jon watching Luke and Tiffany’s first dance at their wedding. I was crying because all I could think about when I looked at them dancing was my little brother is growing up and it seemed to have happened so fast. You reached around Jon and touched my arm and said, “Our little boy is growing up.” I knew that you saw my brother as if he was also your brother just as I saw you as part of my family.
You always amazed me in your ability to make people laugh and feel like they had know you their whole lives. That is always how you made me feel. You could tell a story and a joke like no one I have ever met in my life. You could make my mom, my dad, and my brother laugh so hard they would cry.
I will never be able to understand why you were taken so young. You were just getting started. Even though I only saw you a couple of times a year when you would come to visit my brother or my parents. I will miss those visits. I think about you often and miss your wonderful laugh and smile and the way that you looked at life. I hope the joy and wonderful craziness you brought to us all here, you are continuing on somewhere else on an even grander scale.
Wanda Lich
February 23, 2006
My Friend Billy - Well, the time is close now when we won't be sharing our thoughts and feelings with you and each other. It has been wonderful reading what your friends and family had to say about you. My Moosie picture is still in my cube and I look at it everyday. I will never forget you or your kindness and sense of humor. You are truly one of a kind. See you my friend.
Love,
Wanda
Denise Stocking
February 22, 2006
Billy,
My joy will be complete when I hold you and see you again.
Until then, I will remember you with every beat of my heart. . .
a mother's heart.
I will love you and miss you forever.
Mom
Cheryl Madden
February 22, 2006
Hey Billy. It is almost time your guestbook will be closed. I enjoyed reading the stories from your loved ones. The stories have made it easier for me to cope. BIlly, you will always be in our hearts. Thank you for the warm memories. Thank you Jenny Carrington for maintaining this guestbook. God bless you all. We will see you soon Billy. Until then, Your friend and sister in Christ Jesus, Cheryl Lenette Madden :-) P.S. Hey, Billy, thanks for helping the Seahawks get to the Super Bowl. It was fun to watch the game for the first time.
Jenny Carrington
February 15, 2006
Billy,
Happy "late" Valentines Day!! We are thinking about you as always. I even had some Chocolate and drank a "jumbo" Rockstar for you yesterday.
We love you and miss you.
~Jenny
Denise Stocking
February 14, 2006
Happy Valentines Day Billy!
We Love You,
Mom and Dad
Denise Stocking
February 2, 2006
Friends and Family,
In just a few weeks (February 25th) Billy's guest book and photo gallery will be closed. It was maintained this past year by his loving sister, Jenny. Thanks Jen!
Billy's Dad and I want to thank all of you who have so openly and lovingly expressed your memories, thoughts, feelings, pain and love to either Billy or to our family. Your entries made us laugh at times and at other times it was just hard trying to read your letter through the tears. Either way, it has been what we needed to get through some of the toughest days in our life. Billy is and always will be the first thing we think about when we get up in the morning and the last thing we think about when we go to bed each night. Your letters were what helped us get through. When you wrote your most personal thoughts and loving memories of Billy, we felt like we were able to bring each one of you into our living room and spend precious time with you through those letters. What a blessing you all have been to our family. You all have become such a big part of our life in this past year and we will miss you dearly and your entries.
For those of you that wanted to write in the guest book (and we know that there are many) but just felt it was just too hard to do, it's ok, we understand. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we keep you in ours.
Billy was so proud of his friends and his family. Will and I both know that Billy is happy knowing that his family has had this great and wonderful "connection" with his special friends, and each one of you were his "special" friend.
To our family, thank you for your love and support. We thank God everyday for bringing us closer together and the bond that will never be broken because of the love we all shared with Billy. We truly love you all and thank God for you. Thank you so much for being there for us. . . .
and Billy, thank you for giving us your friends!
With love,
Denise and Will
P.S. We are hoping that you will save my e-mail address and write to us anytime.
[email protected]
Luke Vasquez
February 2, 2006
Billy,
I don't even know where to begin. It is still very hard for me to accept the realization that you are gone. Not to mention that you have been gone for over a year now. It only seems like yesterday that Nate called me with the horrible news that you had passed. I want you to know how great of a friend you truly were and still are. I don't think that I have ever had an easier time just talking with someone as I did with you. Our friendship was not one that was started at childhood but existed and will exist for what seems like a lifetime. It seemed like no matter what time of day or what you had going on in your life, you were always there to listen and help when I needed it. Our lives changed a lot in the most recent years and we seemed to drift apart, but no matter what we still stayed in contact and made time to see eachother. There are very few people that I know that would make as much effort as you did to just be a friend. It seems silly but I always thought that one day we would grow up and have kids and I would be able to say to them that you were there Uncle Billy, and that you would be the greatest and funnest person in their lives. I wish that more people had the opportunity to meet you and enjoy what a wonderful whole hearted person you are. You were and still are my bestfried, best-man and one of the most memorable people that I know. I hope that you are in a good place and that one day I will be able to meet up with you again, to just talk and be friends.
I truly miss you everyday and haven't stopped thinking about how much you are missed.
-Luke
Roxanne Argyle
January 24, 2006
Blessings to your beautiful soul and to your family going on with out you.
Roxanne Argyle
January 24, 2006
Blessings to your beautiful soul and to your famiy going on with out you.
Sadie Whipple
January 23, 2006
Hi Billy,
I can't believe it has now been a year and a day since you've been gone. Every time I think time is healing things and I remotely come to terms with this, something reminds me of you. It hits me like a ton of bricks...like I am hearing the news for the first time all over again. Why do you keep popping up all over the place?? I know you're doing this on purpose, aren't you? :) For example,on the night of January 21st, I went to a Toby Keith concert at the Tacoma Dome. I should have been enjoying the concert, but all I could think about is this is where you were exactly a year ago on that night. Though I loved the concert, I couldn't stop thinking of you at the Tacoma Dome, watching the Tough Man Contest and wondered where you were sitting a year ago that night, what you were laughing at,if you had the same awful stale popcorn that I did or did you get the hot dogs instead?,(I knew you wouldn't eat those hot dogs after your incident at church camp!!) or if you had parked in the same lot, or walked through the same door...I know I'm going to drive myself crazy if I do that, but it's hard not to. It was just a weird feeling knowing that I was doing the same thing you had been doing the night you passed away. Had I really thought about it beforehand, I'm not sure if I would have gone. I know your mom and sister wanted to go, but didn't. I wonder if that's why? I'm sorry I didn't go to church on Sunday. I feel awful, but be expecting a very special "out of the blue" visit from me...you know, the kind you used to pay to me at school, or at home, or at cheer practice...now its your turn, buddy! Remember when YOU bought ME flowers when I hit YOUR car? That's right. Well, guess who gets the flowers now Mr. Billy? (Just a hint...it's not me). I'm going to Mission Ridge this weekend. Remember when we did the Special Olympics thing there? Those kids LOVED you!! But how could they not? You were the most selfless person and showed so much love to each one of them. We were so lucky to have gotten to spend that weekend together.
Right before you passed away, I know we weren't as close as we used to be, but just knowing that you aren't a phone call away anymore hurts. Sometimes it hurts too bad to face alone, and those are the times when I talk to God and to you. Thanks for listening and being there, like you always were. I love you and I miss you everyday. This isn't goodbye, it's see you later...and now I'm hanging up first. :)
Love,
Sadie
Starla DeKruyf
January 23, 2006
Billy,
It was comforting being at church yesterday on the anniversary of your passing. Your parents wrote a beautiful letter to the church. I'm sure I don't have to tell you what strong people they are. The reality of you being gone is still sinking in and I believe it always feels that way when someone so wonderful goes on before us. My husbands Grandma passed away right before the holidays. We saw your parents at the holiday service at the funeral home. There is a nice feeling of comfort everytime I hug your mom. I'm sure you've met Grandma up there. She worked on her yard and flowers every day and never got tired on earth. So I'm sure she has an abundance of energy and has the most beautiful yard, a hundred times better than the one here. She's probably the Grandma of heaven! We got to go to my family's for Christmas this year. Sheldon has come around again and is doing well. The last time Sheldon and I both saw you, you were wearing your Nintendo jacket. You made a funny joke about it, which isn't surprising and you played with my little one. A few months after you passed away, your mom sent Sheldon your Nintendo jacket and I hadn't seen him wear it until we were there for Christmas. He wore it almost the whole weekend. So, in a way it felt like you got to spend Christmas with our family. Which didn't seem at all crazy considering your's and Sheldon's past. I'm sure you were somehow a part of many of our holidays in the past. It's hard to imagine in another month not being able to write in here or checking my emails and reading one's others have written. But being able to talk to you and receiving emails from your mom has been wonderful. Don't worry about your parents, we'll keep in touch with them and keep praying for your entire family. And as my son grows up, I will be able to tell him he once played with the famous Billy Stocking! So until we meet again, take care of Grandma and I love you and will see you soon!
Cathy Evans
January 22, 2006
Will, Denise and family: What a precious gift Billy was to all of us! I treasure the moments and memories, the laughter and tears that he brought. It was such a privilege to have been a small part of his life. It hardly seems fathomable that a year has past without him. Thank you for sharing him with us. We look forward to the time we will all be reunited with him and all our loved ones that have gone before.
" Finally Home
But just think of stepping on shore
And finding it heaven
Of touching a hand
And finding it's God's
Of breathing new air
And finding it celestial
Of waking up in glory
And finding it home
Finally Home"
We love you guys.
Ashley Simmons
January 22, 2006
I can't even believe it's been a year! Everyone misses you sooooooooooooooo much!!! But we will all see you again. XOXOXOXO... Hey it's the NFC championship... HELP the Seahawks win...hahaha...I love you Billy Boy!!!
Denise Stocking
January 22, 2006
Billy,
As we go through the day knowing that it was one year ago today that we said good-bye to you. We can not help reflect back on what we were doing this day last year. We all wondered how we would get through the coming year without you. Well, we did make it Billy, and as hard as it was, we made it only by the "grace of God." It was never easy, but with family, our church family, friends and a huge help from your friends Billy, we made it. The prayers, love and support that were given to us was our life-line and it gave us the air we needed to take the next breath at times. You have a strong family Billy who loves you very much and misses you even more.
We love you soooo much and can't wait to be with you again someday.
Love,
Mom and Dad
Jan Dahl
January 19, 2006
I'm starting off by saying; Billy, I love you so much and will always think of you everyday. You are so missed, it brings tears to my eyes whenever I think about you not being here with us. I know you are safe and in God's arms, but still I can't help in wishing you were in our arms instead. It has now been 1 year since you left us and it still seems like yesterday. You brought so much laughter and happiness to everyone in your life and that is one thing that I will never forget. You have a precious family with such strong ties among everyone. They are all ok as their lives must go on even though there is a void left. You be good now, my funny nephew as you will continue to bring some kind of humor out in all the memories you left behind to forever remember. Thank you for being my nephew, I will never forget you.
Love Aunt Jan
Nate Dahl
January 13, 2006
Billy,
I miss you a lot. I thought about you so much on Wednesday. Even though I knew that I wouldn't be able to reach you, I wanted to pick up the phone and try to call you. I just closed my eyes and wished you a happy birthday. I know you had a good party. I think of you everyday. I'm so thankfull that I was able to talk to you earlier on the night of your accident. Remember we were talking about planning a trip to Mt. Bachelor to snowboard. I think of that often, and think how much fun we would have had on that trip. staying at the cabin at Sunriver, and boarding all weekend. I'm planning on going over there this year. I'm going to board down that mountain thinking of you all the way. I can see it now, the chair lift ride up so silent, the sky will be so clear, with just the white powder below as we slowly rise to the top of the mountain. I know you will already be on top waiting. I'll get off the lift and start the long journey down. I'll be emotional. My tears freezing up on my face. Just thinking about it makes me tear up right now. I know you will be right there with me all the way to the bottom. Just like we planned Billy. Take that ride down with me buddy. Love, Nate
Jessica Dahl
January 12, 2006
Hey Cous, I just wanted to say Happy Birthday!!! Sorry I didn't get a chance to write in here sooner. I want you to know that I stil think about you everyday, there's not a day that goes past where I don't think about you or see something that reminds me of you. I miss you so much buddy. See you later. Love always, Jess
Wanda Lich
January 12, 2006
Hey Billy! Happy Birthday Bud! Think of you all the time... just wanted to let you know we are getting a new Moose. There will never be one as good as you, but you know I've always said that. Still have your picture in my cube. Love you!
Sadie Whipple
January 11, 2006
Happy Birthday Billy!! I still think about you all the time and am excited for the day when I will get to see you again. I bet someone up there just threw you the biggest surprise party ever! Have fun! :)
Cheryl Madden
January 11, 2006
Happy Birthday Billy!
Jenny Carrington
January 11, 2006
Happy Birthday Billy-Boy!! We Love You and think about you every minute of the day! Love, Jenny
Mary Gunderson
January 11, 2006
Happy Birthday Billy
Bonnie Jackson (Zitzman)
January 11, 2006
Happy Birthday Billy!!!! We all miss you very much!
Bonnie
Denise Stocking
January 11, 2006
Billy,
"Happy Birthday Bubby-Doodle"!
We are loving you and missing you more, especially today.
Mom and Dad
Ashley Simmons
January 10, 2006
Bill-do!!
Hey buddy! I've been thinking about you a lot lately, what with Christmas and New Years and all. I loved the Christmas letter your Momma sent me, tears of joy. I sure do miss you! Tomorrow's your Birthday! Crazy how years go by soooo fast. Well I just wanted you to know I still think about you ALL the time, and your picture is still in my beetle on the dash covering my rpm's...hahaha, that's are never needed anyways. I love you dude, and I wish you and your family also a Happy Birthday! Oh yeah, I thought it was very sweet that you had your Mariner moose stocking up for Christmas...that's what your Momma told me. Keep lookin' out for my Cassie up there for me. ( 0= I love you!!!
carly lim (mountsier)
January 2, 2006
Well its been almost a year and I still think of you every day. I think of your family all the time and I pray for them every night.
I still ask why? I still dont understand some times why you had to go so early in life, but then I remember that god only takes good people and every thing happens for a reason.
I give your family so much credit for being so strong and being there for everyone else while we all morned the loss of you.
I know your with god and your at peace, but I cant help but to be selfish and wish you were here with your family and friends. I really just wanted to say I was thinking of you and thinking of you. I'll write to you later but know I'll be thinking of you always.
Denise Stocking
January 1, 2006
Billy,
Christmas has come and gone.
Today is the beginning of a new year!
We talk about you everyday and we miss you even more.
Christmas holiday was always your favorite time of year.
I see you in your brothers, your sister and your nieces & nephews.
I hear you in your friends.
I feel you when your Dad talks about you.
You are always with me.
Mom
Sadie Whipple
November 26, 2005
Hi Billy,
Happy (late) Thanksgiving! I know your family was thinking of you on Thursday, as were so many others. You loved the holidays! I was also reminded of you when a special spot of ours, on the top of Queen Anne,was on TV last Sunday! That's right...our bench/rock wall where we got back together was featured on Grey's Anatomy! I almost couldn't believe it, but then I remembered that the show is filmed in Seattle and that was definitely it! Funny! It was a really weird episode because it was about a grandma passing away because of Gallbladder cancer (which you know is what happened to my grandma) and then they showed our spot! The episode hit home since it reminded me of the two people closest to me that have passed away. Too much to handle in one hour!! just kidding. Anyways, I'll spare you my blabbing and just end with a simple "I miss you" and I know you're up there watching out for each of us, so thank you!
Love,
Sadie
Jessica Dahl
November 24, 2005
Hey Billy. Today everyone is getting together to celebrate Thanksgiving. I just wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving to you and everyone else. I am thankful for having you as my cousin and you leaving us all with such great memories. I am also thankful for having such a great family, I think everyday we grow closer and it's always nice to have such a great loving and supporting family like ours. We couldn't ask for more. I miss you so much Bill, but I know that being able to look up to you as a great person only makes me stronger to go on everyday and live life to the fullest. Happy Thanksgving Billy, I love you. Tell Grandma D "Hi" for me too. See ya later.
Denise Stocking
November 24, 2005
Billy, this is to your family on Thanksgiving Day.
I love you all. I love the strong bond of love that was born in all of us the day Billy left us and the strength that each one of you has shown to and for each other. I am proud of the incredible person you have become since January 22, 2005, when we were all uniquely changed in a moment that day and our lives have never been the same since.
Remembering Billy is honoring Billy. There will always be the pain of Billy not being with us, but the laughter and the smile will always be there when we think of him.
I love all my children and all my grandchildren. You all bring such wonderful pride to my heart when I think of each one of you.
Even through our greatest loss and incredible sadness. . . there is Hope in our Future and a Joy and a Peace in our Hearts because our Lord Jesus has been beside us all the way. He loves each one of us and cares about the pain we have been through. We have made it through all the yesterdays, therefore, we can make it through all the tomorrows. We have endured it all only by the grace of God and for that I am thankful today!
I love you all,
Mom/Grandma
Bonnie Jackson(Zitzman)
November 16, 2005
Hi Billy!!!,
Just wanted a chance to say hi and to let you know I'm still thinking about you...we miss and love you!!
Bonnie
Tyler and Billy
July 27, 2005
Boris Kurbanov
July 8, 2005
Bill, I can't help remember the days running around Safeco with you and the amount of cotton candy/pop/peanuts we got away with (especially on the 300 level...) It's been a while since I last wrote, but I miss you buddy, Safeco (and the M's) were never the same without you.
Boris
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