Tributes

August 14th 2026, will be 2 1/2 years since you left us. Everyday has been a battle to get up and down this thing called life. It’s a reminder all over again that you’re no longer with us and it’s a hard pill to swallow. The boys miss you terribly. You would be so proud of all their accomplishments and who they are becoming. We know you are with us though. The butterflies that fly around around us, for what seems like forever. The wind that blows gently on us. Always finding things in the shape of a heart. Seeing cardinals appear when we need them. The gentle feeling that you’re here with us, even though we can’t see you! You are like a dandelion now, wild and free. That was always your spirit. Fly high baby girl, fly high. I hope you are pain free. We miss and love you so much. Till we see each other again, RIP My Beautiful Angel

My loving and talented brother who lost is life too soon. We miss him so much!

3 years on and I still think “I should call Darcy” then the grief hits.
Reality is I lost you a long time before your final breath. By far one of the worst days of my life but I hope you have finally found your peace. Whether your actions were intentional or not, I’m not angry anymore, I don’t blame myself anymore.
I miss you my uncle.

My beloved little sister, you fought a hard fight, and I am so sorry for the pain you suffered, but now you are at peace. I miss your big, bright smile and fun sense of humor and generous heart. You were beautiful inside and out. Thank you so much for sharing my childhood, all the memories I hold in my heart, memories that only the two of us shared. How I wish I could have saved you! Losing you was a TRAGEDY! You live on in my heart forever. I love you always precious, baby sister Louann, beautiful one.
Rest in peace.
Your big sister

My love will never fade…..my heart will never be whole…..half of my soul is with you…..sending hugs and kisses

Dan, October 20, 2024, is a day forever etched into my mind—the worst day of my life.

It was the day I went to the place you called “the store,” the place where you spent so much time with the person you considered your best friend. It was also the place where I found you.

Cold. Alone. Gone.

I searched for you. At first, I couldn’t find you among the clutter, garbage, and junk piled throughout the room. Then I saw you. You were lying on your side, arranged in a way that made it appear as though you had passed peacefully.

But I knew better. Your back surgery never allowed you to sleep in that position.

Something wasn’t right. I knelt beside you and touched you, hoping somehow I could wake you up.

You were cold. I bent down a second time and whispered in your ear: “I love you. I will always love you.”

Then I walked outside, found a police officer, and from that moment on, the nightmare only grew. Days turned into weeks as we waited for answers. J

ust after Christmas, we finally learned how you died. Learning the circumstances of your death brought deep shock and heartbreak, and we continue to live with many unanswered questions.

You struggled in life. I won’t deny that. But those particular drugs were not part of your story.

In fact, the night before your mother last saw you, you told her something she had prayed to hear. You said you were tired of using. You said you didn’t like that life anymore. You wanted to get clean.

You wanted a future. You wanted better.

You were trying to move on.

That is why I will never stop questioning what happened. There are things that don’t make sense.

And so I sit with the questions that never leave me. I think about all the times I warned you about that friendship.

You helped others fight for sobriety.

Because that’s who you were, Danny. You helped people. You cared about people. You gave pieces of yourself away every day without expecting anything in return.

I think of the elderly neighbors whose trash you carried, whose groceries you unloaded, whose cars you dug out after snowstorms—never asking for a dime. I think of the doors you opened, the chairs you pulled out, the respect you showed to everyone you met. I think of the homeless people you fed. The clothes, shoes, and jackets you gave away—sometimes literally off your own back. Even now, I still run into people who tell me stories about your kindness. Stories I never heard when you were alive. Story after story about the good you put into this world. And every time I hear one, I ask the same question: Why?

Why was someone with such a huge heart taken away? Why did your life end so soon? Why you?

There is never an answer. Only pain. I close my eyes and I still see you lying on that cold floor. I remember having to help plan your funeral. I remember helping choose your urn. I remember having to tell your oldest son that his father was gone. I remember finding you—something neither of us ever would have wanted.

We were thick as thieves, Danny. We shared a bond that cannot be replaced. And now the distance between us feels impossible. My heart aches every day for one more conversation, one more laugh, one more chance to tell you how much you were loved. Now all I have are photographs, memories, and a handful of personal belongings that I cherish more than words can express. I wear your ashes every single day. You go everywhere with me.

And I still cry—almost every day—because I miss you so much. I love you, Danny. You should not have left this world the way you did. It was not your time. But no matter how much time passes, you will never be forgotten. You are loved. You are remembered. And you will always be missed. Forever.

I love you Danny. Always.

Jeremiah 9/10/22 and Daniel 5/27/20, both a loving son, father, brother, uncle and friends to many. Jeremiah is also a grandfather. We keep your memory alive by continuing to talk about you, share stories and pictures. You touched many lives with your willingness to help those in need. You are missed more than any words could say. You will remain in our hearts always.

On May 17th 2018 at the age of 31 we lost our Beloved Son, a Father, a Brother and a wonderful friend to many. You will never be forgotten Drake as we watch your son grow. We miss you so very much! Love always!

It has been six and a half years since you left and I miss you more everyday. I miss our phone calls, texting, and visits. I’m so proud of you, Sara, for all of your accomplishments. You managed to excel in school and earn a master’s degree, overcome the difficulties so that you were able to have a car and an apartment, fight obstacles that tried to stand in the way of you getting your daughter the help that she needed, and complete a program. Your last four years were truly a gift to me. We developed a friendship that I’ll keep in my heart forever. I love you and miss you.
Mom

We miss your smile, your presence, and the moments we can never get back. Your memory reminds us to love deeply, show compassion, and support those who are struggling.
Forever 46, forever loved, and forever remembered. May you rest in eternal peace, and may your light continue to shine through all who carry your memory in their hearts. Until we meet again, Aunt Rosa, you will never be forgotten.

I only knew you for a few months. You are a light that I want to keep shining in our memories. I’m doing a walk to honor you. I’m happy to have known you.

My older brother Shaun passed away unexpectedly on February 2nd 2024 at 9:34 am, Shaun had many good qualities in life from being a family man to being a friend who helped others on the street. Shaun passed at the young age of 31, and his life was cut quite short. When Shaun was alive he always made a difference in life whether it was giving support to those around, he loved everyone especially his brothers. Shaun never gave up, he had good days and bad days but he always made time to be there for you even if his day was rough. The hardest part was getting the phone call from my mother that Shaun had passed away, it hit hard and the memories of him continue to flow but it makes you feel like there is a piece of you that goes with him. Shaun was heart of gold, he always was making smiles, it burns the heart that he is gone, and no matter what his memories are what keeps us together. Shaun always had a smile, he always told us especially my mother that love is strong and we will always be there for each other and no matter how far he is, he always is going to be there in spirit. Shaun guided us with his presence and always was there in times of need. Shaun was a special person, and no matter what happens he always is beside us. The male role model that Shaun was and nothing changed but he was always able to give advice. Now, that Shaun is gone he always will be in our heart but he will never be forgotten and the love he gave was very special, as a brother I want to tell him that he is loved and always in my heart. I miss him so much, sending love in heaven. Rest in peace Shaun, we will see you again when we get to heaven, love you lots. Your younger brother Jordan xoxo

It’s been almost a year September 1st. Miss you and love you.

3 painful years since you went away. 💔
I love you forever my big sister.

My sweet Baby Jacob,
You left me only 2 and a half weeks ago, but I deeply miss you so much.
You, my whole world, my best friend, my everything. I do not have the words to express how I feel, except I miss you more every day…I’d give anything to just hear you say I Love you Babygirl, or hold you again, just to see you standing in front of me. But I know that won’t happen…
I have your heartbeat teddy bear next to me always, I have your heartbeat in a bottle next to my heart always, and your ashes box stays next to me on the bed.
Baby, you are the most beautiful person I ever met, You are so deeply missed by me.
Til we meet again babylove, I will hold you in my heart for eternity.
I Love you Jacob Dean always and forever.
P.S. I’d still rope the moon and give it to you, if I could.

I am so grateful you came into my life. I wish we had more time. You will always be in my heart. Our children love you so much. Love you always
Quita, Zi, Zan, and Journni.

Forever 29. Forever loved son.

Champ – I lost you 2810 days ago. Every day since then has been a nightmare. I miss you to infinity and beyond. Love Gramps, BBF

You left us August 30, 2025. We miss you with all our hearts. Not a day goes by that we don’t think of you.
Love Mom, Dad, Grampa, Nicole, Jordan, and all your aunts and uncles
Rest contently and soar the skies on your bike our son

Dear Craig,
It has been 3 years since you left us and the years get harder they don’t get easier, we will come together as a family to remember the times we had the bad and the great.
You would be so proud of your daughter, she has grown into a beautiful woman and is always talking about different times you had together with such love.
Lachy and Nikayla are always talking about times in Halls head the pool the laughter and the fun they had with you .
Both Dad and me wish so much you were here with us again, we miss you so much .
Mum and Dad