Nicholas fisrt welcome to heaven and I know my son and his new angel friend have already embraced you with open arms .second I know you will be ok I worried about Leo when he crossed over March 21 06 and I still worry he's happy in a land of waterfall lakes and dirt jumps trails and I talk to him so often I thinks he hears.
To Nicholas family I am so sorry for your loss of a wonderful,beautiful,caring child just know he fine I know your pain and words don't help (I know that too) just remember Nicholas is only a whisper away ,close your eyes and he's huggging you tight the breeze you feel on your cheeks is just a litte kiss and the tears when they roll down your cheek is a even a bigger kiss from Nick.
Tanner's missing you! / Jenny (sister)
Hey Nicky, Tanner is really missing you these days. He always does, but now he's getting at the age that you were supposed to show him how to be a man. All the girls call, but he's still seeing the same girl for over a year now. He hangs out with dad, mom & me all the time. He always says that you were supposed to hang out with him when he got older and now that he is going to be 11 in 20 days, he thinks it's time, but you aren't here. He got a ping pong table for his birthday(early b-day present) yesterday. I played him 3 games and he still wanted to play, my back was hurting really bad & I couldn't. He said "if Nicky were here, he would play it with me" I felt so bad. You were and still are his idol and nobody else is good enough for him and the other boys(your nephews) never give him the time of day. You always made time for him no matter how busy you were. I always admired you for that. You were such a great kid, you would do anything for anybody. I wish God would give you and Angie back to us. Doesn't he know how much we need you here? Well, Tanner said to tell you that he loves and misses you so much, we all do. I better go get him ready for church. I love you little brother with all my heart and soul. Jenny Close
I know the grief we all bear seems at times too much to bear. I wanted to share a story with you. We worry about our loved one being forgotten. My daughter got this idea that she wanted to contact my son Billy's friends after 38 years and tell them about the site. She talked to some Army friends and school classmates as well. All the years did not take their memories away. They remember my Billy. I was amazed that his memory was indeed living on. They love him still. I thought this was so heartwarming to know that Billy is remembered. It comforted her knowing that her son will always be remembered too. My son and my grandson will be forever young and forever remembered in the lives of others and that is the best medicine I could ever receive for my broken heart. I still grieve for Billy and for Dusty that is only only because I loved them and miss them. Sometimes love hurts and this is one of those times. Memories of Billy are still so fresh it is just like yesterday that I last saw my baby boy. God has blessed me with so many precious memories that are mine and nobody can take them. So I look at the pain that I endure as part of the loving process because without the pain I would have never loved. I want to thank each one of you who light candles for Billy. It is really hard for me to light because all this computer stuff is Greek to me, but each day I say prayers for all of you. God has never failed me yet and God has brought you to me and I thank Him daily.
Remember you loved one will be never be forgotten, how blessed.
As always, I was thinking about you and Angie. I still cannot get over the events that have transpired in our lives. Uncle Greg is not good. They have Hospice taking care of him now. I know you are watching over him, and as cool as he is, and funny, I am sure you and Angie can't wait for him to get there. But, like you and Ang, we are so not ready to give him up. If I could have just one wish, I would wish for all 3 of you to be here with us forever, free from harm and loved more now, than ever. But, Fantasies never come true.
I love you Nick with all my heart. I wish like hell that none of this would of happened. Stay with Mom and Dad. They need you and Ang bad Nicky.
Forever in my heart, always on my mind Your sister, "Rhoda" (What I wouldn't give to hear you say that one more time little brother.
Had a great time in Denver with ur Unc Bob and family. Cousin Val and her boys miss you a bunch, as we all do. We left at 5:30 Friday morning and arrived in Arvada at 2:20. It rained most of the weekend, but I kinda enjoyed the low temperatures. 55-65 most of the time, felt good after the heat down here in Kansas. Took Tanner up to Buffalo Bill's museum and grave. He had a great time, and got along with Vals boys like a champ. Little Frankie cried when we had to leave, he was Tanners buddy. They all liked Tanner and got along, but Frankie really hit it off with Tanner. Tanner wanted to stay, thats how much fun he had. I'm putting a picure on the site that Bob painted and gave to me. He also gave Jenny one and let Tanner pick one out for himself. Since he lost his leg, he's been painting and sculpting again, and you know how good he is. We came back yesterday, and looks like we brought the rain with us. Uncle Bob, Aunt Lea, Val and the boys send their love. I love you and miss you so much.
On this day, mere men won our “freedom” but, it was the love of “Jesus” and God that will let us see them again.
Dear Ray, I am so sorry for both of your losses. I can't even begin to think how much harder it is for you. I pray that the Lord gives you a little peace in your heart. God Bless you sir. love, xxx Veronica
On losing our sons / Harriet Conn (Angel Mom to Mike )Read >>
On losing our sons / Harriet Conn (Angel Mom to Mike )
Dear Ray, Wanted to get back to you regarding both of our tragedies. How similar and tragic the circumstances of their deaths are. Mike died on May 13th and your son died on Feb. 13th. My son died on Friday the 13th. That makes the number 13 even harder for me even though my birthday is the 13th. Mike was also drinking & driving & he hit a tree at about 70 MPH. There were 2 other boys in the car with him and one was injured and we have a law suit and he is probably going to get whatever the insurance companies offer. I don't care, nor does my husband care about the money, but the fact that our son's life was worth almost nothing is what hurts. My husband was the one who spoke to the lawyers and it set him back quite a bit with his grieving.My husband is the angry one and I am the depressed one. I wish I could get angry but that hasn't happened to me yet. My son went to an unsupervised party at a hotel and one of the parents supplied the room for his "validictorian son" for his birthday. The teens brought beer and hard liquor and my son got in his car and was chased by a cop.
My son used to go to parties where the parents let them drink but they took the keys away from the kids so they could sleep over. That is also very risky. I've heard horror stories about those parties.
I am at the point right now where I wish I could turn back time and make that night go away and continue my life with my son.
It sounds like your son was so much a part of your life with golf and you must miss him terribly. My husband relied so much on my son and he feels such a deep loss that father & son have. I miss him so much and think of when he was little & how I took care of him and I especially miss his presence and hugs & to just touch his face & kiss him. Sincerely, Harriet Conn Close
Ever lasting Love / Mariella Buttigieg (Mum to Nicholas )Read >>
Ever lasting Love / Mariella Buttigieg (Mum to Nicholas )
Ever Lasting Love Though his smile is gone forever,
Missing you today and every day! / Jenny (sister)Read >>
Missing you today and every day! / Jenny (sister)
Hey Nicky, I haven't written to you in quite awhile. Some days I can bearly handle lighting you candles. It's just not fair that we are reduced to communicating with you like this. I miss you so much! Tanner really misses you. You were his buddy and every time we go somewhere he always says Nick would have liked this, Nick wouldn't be scared to do that, I saw Nick do that before and if he isn't saying that, he's saying I wish Nick were here to teach me that. He's doing real good in baseball, he thinks it's because you are there helping him-I hope so. He got to pitch the other night. He did awesome. He also had a couple of triples and a double. They won their game the other night because he got the only run in the last inning making it 10-9. I wish you were here to cheer him on. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. I miss having you around making everything seem brighter even when it wasn't. I love you so much little brother and one of these days we will all be together again. Until then, have fun up there with Ang and don't forget to come visit us. I love you, Jen Close
I know you miss your angels this Fathers Day Dad, but remember your angels and the Lord are always near and are waiting to comfort you and give you peace. Love and prayers to all of your family.
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