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Caroline Alkire
July 19, 2024
Hello dad,
I haven't typed that word out in so long! In three days it will be 14 years since your passing, which is crazy to think about. So much is different now. I live in Seattle - all the way across the country - with my boyfriend, Matt, who I know you would love. The essence of you is always with me: your sense of humor, your innate curiosity about human life on earth (you know all of life's secrets by now, I'm sure!), your love of music, how easily you laugh. I wish you were here. I love you and miss your hugs. xo Boog
Caroline
July 19, 2021
It will be 11 years on Thursday and I can´t believe it. I think about you everyday. I love you <3
October 18, 2019
Hi Dad,
I think about you everyday
Love,
Caroline
Caroline Alkire
June 17, 2018
Hi Dad,
I haven't written in a whole year! But I think of you every single day. Today is Father's Day and I am listening to all your favorite soft rock songs that were always on DC 101. I miss you today but also everyday. I love you so much❤
Boog
June 18, 2017
Happy Father's Day!! I think about you everyday and miss you so much!
Love you :)
Boog
Caroline Alkire
October 13, 2016
Hi Dad,
Miss you a lot today!! I wish you were:) I always think about you everyday!!!
Love you,
Boog
July 22, 2016
Can't believe it has been six years!! I miss you so much and think about you every single day!!! Love you so much.
Boog
Linda Alkire
September 30, 2015
Thinking about you and Bobby today, on what would have been your 62nd birthday. Hope you are together and watching over us. We miss you every day.
September 30, 2015
Happy birthday!!!! Love you so much and I miss you everyday! I'll give Emma the biggest hug for your big day;)
Love always,
Caroline
September 24, 2015
Missing you a lot today, and thinking about your loud and infectious laugh. Love ya daddy!!
Boog
July 22, 2015
Dad,
Can't believe it's five years today! Miss you so much and I'll give Emma a big hug for you today (and everyday) :) LOVE YOU!!!
Caroline
robert lehner
July 13, 2015
I went to school with the both of them I just found out that they are gone. What happend to them to call the both home. Your friend forever Robert Jim Lehner I will miss the both of you will be 63 in 2 months So ti wont be long the big class reunion in the ski love you both
Caroline
July 9, 2015
Hey Dad,
It's been a while but don't worry I didn't forget about ya! I went to obx for the fourth and watched fireworks from the beach which I know you would have loved. I'm having lobster bisque for dinner tonight and it made me think of you... Wish you were here to share it with me (or buy it for me... Just kidding). Love and miss you so so much!
Boog
December 17, 2014
Hey dad,
It's Christmas break!! Wish you were here to put the lights and tree up! I got a 3.8 this semester; my highest gpa yet. I also got an article published on two websites! I miss and love you, especially this time of year. Giving Emma a big hug!
Love you soo much,
Boog
November 23, 2014
It's almost Thanksgiving and I miss you so much lately and I know mom does too! I'm giving Emma a big hug right now... Your the best!!!
Love ya always,
Boog
September 30, 2014
Dad,
Happy 61st birthday! You would be considered an old man now! Miss you soo much everyday!
Love you,
Boog
Linda Alkire
September 30, 2014
You and Bobby would have been 61 today. God bless you both, and rest in peace always. We miss you every day.
September 4, 2014
Dad,
I'm back at school now! I've been missing you lately and we watched Star Trek in one if my classes yesterday and I thought of you and how we used to watch that! School is going fine, but I still talk to mom everyday.
Love you always,
Caroline
August 7, 2014
Dad,
Your cousin Linda passed away.. Hopefully you two are together now! Mom and I will be at her funeral next week. Also the first redskins game of the season is tonight! I know you'd be sitting on the couch getting ready! I love and miss you sooo much.. I'll give Emma a big hug tonight.
Love,
Caroline
Karen Walker
July 23, 2014
Wow four years it's hard to believe, you are missed at NALC...
July 22, 2014
Love you and miss you dad!
July 22, 2014
Four years today--I can't believe it. I hope you, Bobby, and Patty are all together. Bless you all. We miss you so much!
Caroline Alkire
July 21, 2014
Hey Dad,
Tomorrow is four years. I miss you everyday and I wish you were still here to experience my college years. I threw out some of my old trophies the other day and it reminded me of all the team names you helped make haha they were all very interesting to say the least. I love you so much and I'll be givin Emma the biggest hug tonight. Your the best,
Boog
June 15, 2014
Dad,
Happy Father's Day!! We visited the cemetary this morning and then Alena and I went to Arlington national to visit Mr. Deveau which I know you'd be happy about. I'll give Emma an extra big hug today. Love you the best!
Boog
Linda Alkire
June 13, 2014
Father's Day is almost here, and we are thinking about you. This would be your 20th Father's Day, and I know you would be so proud of Caroline. Bless you today and every day. We miss you.
March 20, 2014
Dad,
Happy March Madness!! I know youd be getting your bracket ready. I obviously have no clue what teams are even in the tournament but Ive been thinking about you and how excited youd be about it. Miss and love you!
Caroline
February 14, 2014
Happy Valentines Day dad!! It's been snowing a lot at JMU and we have had two snow days! I miss you and love you soo much.
Love,
Boog
Shannon Collis
February 14, 2014
My uncle Jerry <3 I miss you very much. Linda and I talk often and she's helped me through so much...she's my angel. Caroline is so beautiful, you would be incredibly proud of her <3 Give a huge hug to momma for me...I wish that I could so badly. Give uncle Bobby a big squeeze for me. Happy Valentines Day <3
February 2, 2014
Happy super bowl Sunday!!! I know you'd be glued to the TV right now! It's the Broncos vs the Seahawks and it looks like the seahawks are gonna win. Coach Kim gave my car a wash today! Miss and love you so much Dad!!!
Love
Boog
December 24, 2013
MERRY XMAS EVE!!! I wish I was tracking Santa with you this year.. Grandma and Poppy are visiting! I miss you soo mch especially today and tomorrow. Love you sooo much pops,
Boog
Caroline Alkire
December 17, 2013
Dad,
I had crossants and hot chocolate tonight! Love you and miss you everyday.
Boog
Caroline Alkire
November 28, 2013
Dad,
Happy Thanksgiving! Miss you sooo much! We are going to Rylie's house for dinner, and Mrs. Funaki and Kayla made us a pumpkin pie! Wish you were here. LOVE YOU!!!!!!!
Boog
October 31, 2013
Dad,
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! I miss you so much! I always think of you on this day. Its not the same without you!! I love you!
Love,
Boog
Linda Alkire
October 31, 2013
Thinking of you today, and all the crazy garage decorations and the scary music. Good memories! Happy Halloween, Dear!
October 14, 2013
Dad,
The Redskins played the Cowboys yesterday and sadly lost. I didn't watch the game but I know you would have been yelling at the TV. Miss you!!
Love,
Caroline
Caroline Alkire
September 30, 2013
Dad,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! You would be 60 today you old man. I miss you so much everyday and I gave Emma a giant hug today. I love you so much!!
Boog
August 16, 2013
Dad,
I'm leaving for my Sophmore year of college tomorrow! I'm living in an apartment this year and I'm painting a wall of my room which is something I really could have used your help with, but I'm gonna try and figure it out! London was so fun. I miss you so much especially today. I love you the best pops!
Sincerely,
Boog
Caroline Alkire
July 22, 2013
Dad,
I can't believe it has been three years today! I miss you so much! You probably wouldn't care but the royal baby was born today and it's big news.. It's a boy! Mom and I are leaving for London on Sunday for a week. I think about you every day!
Love you the best,
Boog
July 22, 2013
Three years today; it's hard to believe it can be so long. We're doing okay; you would be proud of us, especially Caroline. She's amazing. We love you, and God bless you today--I know you're with Him looking down at us.
Patricia Alkire Zell
July 22, 2013
Jerry it's been 3 years and we all miss you like crazy, especially our mother. I don't think she's ever gotten over you and Bobby so just be sure to check in on her and make sure she's ok! I love you
Caroline Alkire
July 4, 2013
Dad,
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!! I miss you and the little fireworks you would set off at the end of the driveway. I'm working at a firework stand all day, and I feel like it's something you would be into for some reason. I love you so much and wish you were here to celebrate!
Boog
Caroline Alkire
June 29, 2013
Dad,
I miss you today! I love you!
Boog
June 16, 2013
HAPPY FATHERS DAY!!!! We had breakfast with the Deveaus this morning and mom and I saw superman! You would have really liked it, it was so good! I miss you so much and I love you the best!
Caroline
Caroline Alkire
June 12, 2013
Dad,
I've been thinking about you! I've been interning at moms work this summer and I'm getting paid alot.. I miss you!
Love,
Boog
Caroline Alkire
May 8, 2013
Dad,
I was thinking about you tonight! I'm home for the summer already and grades came out today.. I made the deans list this semester! I'm going to visit Katrina at school tomorrow and I'm spending the night in her dorm. I miss you soo much and I love you! I'm giving Emma a big hug right now.
Boog
Caroline Alkire
March 20, 2013
Dad,
JMU is in the sweet sixteen! They played their first game in the tournament tonight and won. I know you would be so excited and would def have watched the game on tv. I miss you and love you so much!
Boog
February 24, 2013
Dad,
It's almost spring break and I'm working at moms work for the week! It should be interesting.. I'm with Emma right now and we both are missing you! I love you so much!!
Boog
Caroline Alkire
December 30, 2012
Dad,
The Redskins Played the Cowboys tonight and won!!!!! It was crazy and their in the playoffs! I know you would be soo excited! I love you and missed you on Christmas.
Love,
Caroline
Caroline Alkire
December 21, 2012
Dad,
I miss you and all the Christmas lights this time of year. I love you!!
Caroline
Caroline Alkire
December 10, 2012
Dad,
I watched the Redskins game yesterday and thought of you. They won! I am studying for finals right now and it is really stressful but I get to go home Thursday. I love you and miss you!
Boog
Linda Alkire
November 20, 2012
Thinking about you today and how you loved cooking your special dishes for Thanksgiving. We miss you every day, but especially at these holidays. Bless you, and celebrate for us with Bobby and Aunt Juanita.
Love,
Linda
Linda Alkire
November 1, 2012
Well dear, a lot of people were thinking about you on Halloween yesterday. We miss you, especially at these times when you used to have so much fun--the garage decorations were always awesome. God bless--I hope you celebrated in heaven! We love you.
October 31, 2012
Dad,
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! I thought about all your garage decorations earlier today! Nawal was at jmu and I saw her on halloween weekend. I miss you today!
Love,
Caroline
Caroline Alkire
October 24, 2012
Hey Dad,
College is pretty hard but I have adjusted to being away from home. I wish you were here cause I know you would really enjoy the football games! I love you and miss you!
Sincerely,
Boog
Patricia Alkire Zell
September 30, 2012
Jerry & Bobby
Today is your 59th birthday. Wish you were here...miss you very much!!
Love, Pat
September 30, 2012
Dad,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I love you and miss you everyday. I'll be thinking about you today!
Sincerely,
Caroline
Caroline Alkire
September 16, 2012
Dad,
I have been at college for almost a month! It is a lot of fun, but I am going home next weekend to visit Mom and I am so excited. I miss you and love you.
Sincerely,
Boog
Caroline Alkire
August 17, 2012
Hey Dad,
I leave for college in four days! I can't believe it and I wish you were here to help move me in but Mrs. Sparacino is coming to help! I miss you and love you!
Boog
Linda Alkire
August 7, 2012
Well, Dear, the house is sold, and we have moved. With Caroline going to college soon, it was time to do it. We both thought of you the day we left and appreciated all of the things you did in the yard and the house. You left your mark. We miss you.
Love, Linda
Caroline Alkire
July 29, 2012
Hey Dad,
Today is our last day in the house. We are moving into a townhouse close by.. And I will miss our house a lot! I love you and miss you.
Caroline
Patricia Alkire Zell
July 22, 2012
Jerry - Missing you as usual, it's not easy but I know that you knew that after Bobby passed away. Wish you both were here. I love you,
Patty
Caroline Alkire
July 22, 2012
I've been thinking about you all day. I can't believe it's been two years. I miss you!!
Love,
Boog
Caroline Alkire
July 4, 2012
Dad,
I made it home from beach week last Sunday and we have been packing the house to move! Happy fourth of July! I'm going to DC tonight to watch some fireworks. I miss you and love you!
Cely Martin
June 21, 2012
To Caroline and Linda~ I have followed along with your life these past couple of years. It brings tears to my eyes to "watch" Caroline grow up, with proms and graduating, and keeping her dad informed every step of the way. Now the news of selling the house... I know Jerry is so proud of you. Best wishes to you both!
Caroline Alkire
June 19, 2012
Dad,
I graduated from Chantilly yesterday! Uncle Tommy and grandma and poppy came down to watch the ceremony.. And there was a casino at the all night grad party. I played some black jack and thought of you the entire time. Mom is selling the house, it's under contract and were moving at the end of July. I miss you these days and I love you!
Caroline Alkire
June 17, 2012
Happy fathers day dad! I miss you!
Boog
Caroline Alkire
June 8, 2012
The house went on sale two days ago. It's a lot of work to keep it clean all the time. I hope it works out! I miss you and love ya.
Linda Alkire
May 25, 2012
Happy 22nd anniversary tomorrow, Dear. It's been two anniversaries without you. I miss you and love you. God bless.
Linda
Caroline Alkire
May 23, 2012
Hey dad,
Prom was last weekend! It was alright.. It was my last high school dance ever. I'm going to the lake this weekend with all the girls and I graduate high school in less than a month! I miss you and love you.
Caroline
Caroline Alkire
May 6, 2012
Hey Dad,
The funeral for Mr. Deveau was yesterday. Mom and I weeded the yard earlier and it looks so pretty! We were talking about how we never realized how good you made it look haha. Sorry about that.
Love you!
Caroline
Caroline Alkire
April 26, 2012
Hey Dad,
Mr. Deveau died yesterday. I was thinking about you a lot all day, but we're all helping the Deveaus! I miss you and love you!
Boog
Caroline Alkire
April 18, 2012
I miss you!
Linda Alkire
April 17, 2012
Well, Dear, Caroline has decided on JMU. You'd be proud. She got into all the schools she applied to and has worked so hard. She is awesome. We are especially missing you now. Watch over us, and say hello to Aunt Juanita!
Caroline Alkire
April 16, 2012
Hey Dad,
I visited JMU today and figured out my major and all that. I was thinking about you today! The Blast isn't doing a spring season so soccer is officially over. I miss you and love you!
Caroline Alkire
March 29, 2012
I officially decided on JMU so that's where I'll be next year! Its only two hours away from home which is good. Katrina is playing division 1 basketball for Univeristy of Maryland Baltimore County. You'd be so proud she is going to a Maryland school.. It's not the Terps but close. I'll watch her on tv for you cause I know you would have loved that! Wish you were here.
Love you,
Boog
Caroline
March 23, 2012
I got into James Madison University today! I have to decide which college to go to now. I miss you and love you!
Caroline Alkire
March 18, 2012
Hey dad,
The blast had their last game ever last night. We had an undefeated indoor season, and soccer is officially over. Wish you were there! Love you!
Caroline Alkire
March 5, 2012
Hey Dad,
I'm lying on your couch watching tv in the rec room. It reminded me of you. Wish you were here sitting next to me! I miss you.
Love,
Boog
Caroline Alkire
February 6, 2012
Hey Dad,
The Giants beat the Patriots in the Superbowl yesterday, but the Redskins beat the Giants in the regular season!
Love ya
Caroline Alkire
February 2, 2012
Dad,
I MISS YOU! We had our first two indoor games. We won the first one 11-0 and the second one 10-0. I had three goals in the second game! I thought of you after every one.
Love you,
Boog
Caroline Alkire
January 24, 2012
Hey Dad,
I'm studying for my last test of the semester. I got into three colleges so far Radford, Mason, and CNU. I also got into the leadership program at CNU! Im waiting to hear back from JMU. I miss you so much and wish you were here for advice on which school to choose!
Love you,
Caroline
Caroline Alkire
December 31, 2011
Last post of 2011! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Love you,
Caroline
Caroline Alkire
December 25, 2011
MERRY CHRISTMAS! Mom and I went to the movies today. I miss you!
Love,
Boog
Caroline Alkire
December 9, 2011
Hey Dad,
I was just thinking about you. I'm doing winter track again this year, and it's pretty fun! We had our first meet last Saturday. Mom got me the iphone for Christmas! You would have no idea how to work it.
Miss you!
Caroline
Howard T
December 5, 2011
Jerry,
Don't know what it is about today, but I was just thinking about ya and missing you a tiny tad bit (ya, you'd call me a sap, but whatever!). A few things came to our attention at work and we needed to know if we were ready for them. Needless to say, you already took care of the problem and in turn, took care of us. Just wanted to say "hey" and let you know we miss the "Jer-Man" real hard right now. I'll put a similar post out on FB for the folks that don't follow this so all the folks I deal with know that you're on our mind tonight.
Caroline Alkire
November 28, 2011
Hi Dad,
Sorry there was a weird glitch last time I tried to write. But HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I'm a little late because we were at poppys house but I was still thinking of you! Blast finished first in our division for our last outdoor season. I knew you would be proud! I love and miss you.
Boog
Caroline Alkire
October 31, 2011
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! I was thinking about you alot today. It's not the same without you. I submitted my first college application on Saturday! I love you and miss you so much.
Love,
Boog
Caroline Alkire
October 18, 2011
I miss you! Halloween is on the way and it remindes me of the days when you would decorate the garage. I love you so much and I miss you alot.
Love,
Boog
Roberta Ruths Pifer
October 2, 2011
I have such fond memories of our birthday parties and shared celebrations! I hope your birthday in Heaven with Bobby has been wonderful. Keep watching over all of us ...
Caroline Alkire
September 30, 2011
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
I love you and miss you!
Caroline
Patricia Alkire Zell
September 30, 2011
You and Bobby are 58 today...that makes me feel really old!! I will be thinking of you both today and always. Love you and miss you. Patty
Caroline Alkire
September 26, 2011
Hey Dad,
It's senior year! We had the powder puff game today and I was the center. I've been thinking about you a alot lately. Mr. Deveau isn't doing very well and it's really sad. I miss you everyday.
Love,
Boog
Caroline Alkire
August 15, 2011
Hey Dad,
Summer has been great so far. I went to a Nats game like a week ago and I thought of you! I've got practice with Coach Kim tomorrow and Mad is leaving for college so soon. It's crazy.
I love you and miss you so much,
Caroline
Cely Martin
August 9, 2011
Didn't get to say goodbye to Jerry. So sorry to all the family. The only good thing is that he and Bobby are together again. We all miss you both!
Caroline Alkire
July 31, 2011
I miss you!
Boog
Caroline Alkire
July 22, 2011
Dad,
One year is today. Mom and I were thinking about you. I love you and miss you so much!
Caroline
Patricia Alkire Zell
July 22, 2011
Jerry it's been a year now since you left us. I'm so glad I had a chance to talk to you and say goodbye. It doesn't make it any easier for us though, but you have Bobby with you and that is a good thing. Watch over us all and if you can, let our mother know you're with her.
Love always,
Patty
Caroline Alkire
July 12, 2011
It's finally summer! Everything is going great and you know I'm working on that tan. I miss you all the time!
Love,
Caroline
Caroline Alkire
June 19, 2011
HAPPY FATHERS DAY!!!
Love you!
Caroline Alkire
June 15, 2011
I took my first final today. Three more to go and then school is over! I'm going to Florida again with Rylie, Katrina, and Morgan right after school ends. Summer makes me think of around this time last year. I can't believe soon it will be one year. I love you and miss you.
Caroline
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