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Forever in our hearts, gone but never forgotten!

Lexi

Our hearts still ache in sadness, and secret tears still flow, what it meant to lose you, no one will ever know.

Unknown

My home will always hold an empty chair. My family will never again be complete. We have learned to cope, but will never forget.

Denise

I am forever broken by your departure from this world.

Janis

We love you infinitely and miss you beyond measure. May you rest in peace! ❤️ Watch over your babies!

Sarah

The legacy of love and life that he and I shared together is so much bigger than his death. His life meant – and means so much more than that moment in time where it ended.

In Shock

She never showed any signs. She was always happy. Her smile lit up the room.

Heartbroken Daughter

Go ahead, Son. Go home to Heaven.

Mom

You are the love of my life and I miss you more than words could ever say. Thank you for all you did for me and for loving me.

J.A.

My Beloved Master Luke! You are my forever son, and I am your forever father.

Dad

As much as I miss you, I’m thankful for what you taught me while you were here, and what you’re continuing to teach me now that you’re gone.

Holly Riordan

I was forever changed when you came into my life, and forever changed again when you left.

Alice

We are witnesses to your life, which shall be shared and not forgotten.

Amy

Your easy beautiful smile that would light up a room and your gentle heart will never be forgotten. We carry you with us, always and forever. Until we meet again. We love you.

Julie

I love you. I always will. I wish you more peace and comfort than anyone could ever imagine.

Anon

She had the curliest hair. Her smile would light up the room.

Her mom.

We may not know how to find light in darkness, but it can be found; it can be created, if we are committed to the light.

Rabbi Baruch HaLevi

I only miss you when I’m breathing.

Lily

You are my soulmate, my best friend, and my forever after.

LeAnn

You always put everyone else before yourself and thought you could fix everyone, but you forgot about yourself.

Mom

Time travel me back.
Let me say good-bye again.
A minute more,
a moment,
a chance to see . . .

Sarah Crossan, "Moonrise"

I could not follow you to Viet Nam. I cannot follow you now. Although at times I want to. … I will pick up your missions of P.O.W. and M.I.A. And help honor you. I wish you would have stayed.

Sharon, Your Loving Sis

Goodnight moon. Goodnight stars. Goodnight my son, my heart. I hope to see you in my dreams. Love you always.

Mom

She was beautiful deep down to her soul.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

He was a smart and loving individual who always looked after the ones he loved. … He was a leader, a problem solver, a broken angel, and one of a kind. 

Polo PTB

Your life and death won’t be without meaning. … If even one life can be saved from telling our story, then the ripples of your legacy, your life and even your loss will be without end.

Deborah Greene

My son knew I could survive his loss. I miss him, cherishing every moment and memory. I love him enough to let him go and be at rest, free from his pain.

His Mom

I’ll miss you until the day we meet again in heaven 🙏❤️

Rebecca

Your wings were ready but my heart was not.

Unknown

Let no one forget. Let nothing be forgotten.

Olga Berggolts

We miss your funny sayings, stories told and retold, how proud your grandchildren made you, and your amazingly beautiful piano playing.

Laurie E

You are my sunshine.

Patricia

Despite life being such an effort, you persevered and achieved so many of your dreams. Now, your struggles are over. Rest easy, my love, back in the arms of God.

Anon

We were so proud when we found out you had stopped a younger boy from being bullied and became his friend. His mom shared that with us after you died.

Larry and Kathy

The fierce, never-ending love that I feel for my son is the very thing that sustains me every day.

Betsy4

I love you fiercely, forever.

Mom

To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.

Thomas Campbell

I miss you every day… someday, somehow, we’ll meet up together again.

Doug

The world is a little darker without you in it.

Forever Your Loving Daughter

One day, I hope to only think of the good, but for now, I struggle with the why.

Laurie E

He was first to be there with a warm hug, a smile, or some off-the-wall joke or one-liner that would instantly raise our spirits. That’s who my son was.

Steve

We still walk along side by side, he on his side of the universe and I on mine.

Jan McDaniel

We shall never be ashamed of your choice, just heartbroken forever.

Marlene

Your deeds of kindness and generosity, always giving and never expecting anything in return, were appreciated by countless individuals. Rest in peace my dear friend.

TK

The first star I set my eyes on, I know that it’s you shining bright above me.

Amy

I love you, Hunny Bunny.

Scott

Go in peace, my beautiful nephew. 

Theresa

You missed my high school graduation, my wedding, my first Corvette (which you would have loved), and so many other milestones. I miss you.

DLL

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 11:28

He had the biggest heart you could imagine.

Reanna

Your love and your smile lit up my world…

Carola

Your absence has gone through me like thread through a needle. Everything I do is stitched with its color.

WS Merwin

You are my greatest gift!

Sandy

I will be forever grateful to have been your mom. I will spend the rest of my life honoring you and trying to be more like the amazing person you were. Till I see you again! I love you, my boy!

Shelia

My love, my partner, my best friend. I love you always and forever??❤️💔🖤

Tara

In a field of roses, you are a beautiful smiling sunflower with a heart of gold.

Anon

I miss your kindness, hugs, and your voice. 

Go rest high on that mountain, Son,
Your work on Earth is done

Vince Gill

Grief has no calendar; our soul feels her absence as deeply today as when we first lost her tender embrace.

Unknown

Together til eternity 💙💕

Big Mo

Our conversations are different now, but they continue. I miss you much, but can still feel your love.

SJR

I love you so much. We all do.

Addison

You will always be my Beautiful Boy. XOXO

Mom

I miss you Dad.  😥xx💔

Hilary

I love you so much and will continue on your legacy. Keep sending me signs. 🦋

Madeline

Love you to infinity and beyond ❤️

Broken Hearted Forever

We love you so much and have cried many tears.

Brenda

I’m grateful for the time we shared.

Julie

He was the best big brother EVER.

Laura

He loved everyone.

Staci

To the world he is just a man, but this man meant the world to us!!!

Ashley

And in the end, I will seek you out amongst the stars. The space dust of me will whisper ‘I love you’ into the infinity of the universe.

David Jones

Until we meet again, my grumpy old man. You are forever in my heart.💚

Jessica

Love you for eternity, my sweet gem.

Mom

May the four winds blow you safely home.

Franklin's Tower by the Grateful Dead

A man’s reach should exceed his grasp, to achieve anything worthwhile, a person should attempt even those things that may turn out to be impossible.

Robert Browning

Part of our legacy will be telling our loved one’s story, the good and the bad. We are the truth bearers now, the ones who can keep their memories alive and bring a cautionary tale to others.

SadNGeorgia

We love you so much, & pray you are happy & at peace.❤️

Mom & Dad

He is a special light!

Deb

It is my hope and dream that, as we heal our wounds, we become kinder and more loving. Let it begin with me.

Iris Bolton

At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

Laurence Binyon

You will remain my baby boy forevermore

Christine