Holiday Greetings from Our Family to Yours  / Beverly Ribaudo (Mom to Michael Ribaudo Sr )
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THINKING OF YOU  / VERONICA ANGEL MOM TO ZACHARY VANWINKLE
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Remembering you on your Angel Date  / Jo-Ann Pacenta

When I Think Of You 

When I think of you
my heart bursts with pride
Blessed with a beautiful child
To love and care for 'til you died.

When I think of you
I remember how you taught me about life
Always to cherish such precious moments
For that moment may become the last.

When I think of you
I think of the lessons I've learned
The more a parent gives to their child
The more they receive from their child.

When I think of you
I think how blessed I am
For God to bless me with you
To teach us to love as he loves us.

When I think of you
My memories keep you alive
You are forever in my heart
Forever to be loved and missed ...

Conan Doyle Alldredge
(C) 2005 


Dear Melissa, My heart goes out to you on this Brandon's second angel date.  We had family and friends for Thanksgiving dinner, but there was not a moment that I did not think of Lauren and how much she loved family gatherings. She did so much to help and was very creative with the food preparation, something I am not. She did not have a big appetite like your son, her fun was in the preparation.  
One year for Thanksgiving, she passed a basket around with things that she had written that we should be thankful for, and each person at the table, drew from the basket and had to tell us why they were thankful for what she had written on the paper. It was incredible how each person drew something that was important to them and we laughed and really enjoyed the answers. 
Yesterday, we lit the five candles for her, my niece lit the candles and I read what each meant. There were many tears. We said Grace and sat down to dinner. I thought about you and how neither you nor I will ever be able to escape the pain of Thanksgiving. 
Brandon was handsome in life and caring and sensitive even though he was a big football player. I too think that they must be close in heaven, hanging out together and watching over us . 
I know she may not want me to be sad and cry, but I do. Like you, I miss her so very much.
I thank you so much for thinking of us on Lauren's angel date. 
Peace and Love to you on this day and the days that follow.
Jo-Ann
Lauren's mom

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My smypathies  / Donna Robert Mom To Angie-Robert (Someone who cares )

BRANDON'S SECOND ANGEL YEAR 2006


To all the family and friends of Brandon, I wish you a happy day of reminising about all the beautiful memories Brandon embelished
upon each and everyone of you.

My daughter was gone two years in October and I know how you feel. There are no words to express the hurt, the lonliness, the anger, and the sorrow that we feel. We do as expected of us, and we go on with our lives but it doesn't necessarily mean we do it with all the happiness in our heart.
It is torture when parents lose a child, not fair to us, but who knows maybe the children are having it better than we are. We can only hope that they are safe, and that one day we will be resurrected with them again.

On a more positive note, I am sure that Brandon is spending today with you as he probably does everyday. May God Bless you all and keep you safe and loved.

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Thinking of you Brandon  / Rosemary Sis Of ^j^ Alvin Cremeans

I am thinking of your beautiful Angel Brandon, and
my heart goes out to all of you who love and miss him. 
I have visited Brandons site many times and each time I visit
I think what a wonderful life he lived and how loved he 
was by so many. I chose the picture above because as you
know our Angel is also from WV and the picture reminds me
of our beautiful state. But most of all I chose it because of
what it says because Brandon truely did leave a trail of 
beautiful memories for all of you to cherish. I know you 
don't want memories or photographs, you want your Angel 
with you and if it were possible I don't think any of us
would be strong enough to resist bringing our Angels back. 
So I guess that's exactally why God designed things the way He did so that our loved ones can remain in Gods beautiful
Heaven where there is no more pain, sorrow, or tears. 
But I know you love him and of course you miss Brandon
 so I just want you to know that I am thinking of all of you 
and you will be in my thoughts and prayers
 throughout this very difficult day. 
My deepest sympathy to all of you and my 
sincerest respect for your beautiful Angel Brandon. 
It's so apparent he earned respect. He was 
such a beautiful young man. I can only imagine
how beautiful he must be as an Angel.
Rosemary
sis of ^j^  Alvin Cremeans and family

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remembering ur angel  / Lisa Copeland

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Happy Thanksgiving Brandon and to your loving Family  / Teri Drebit (Angel Mom Of Jaime)
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Thankful for our friends at Thanksgiving  / Rosemary Sis Of ^j^ Alvin Cremeans

Thank you for all of your love and support in our family's
times of sorrow. May you all have a peaceful Thanksgiving.
The family of 
^j^ Alvin Cremeans

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Thanksgiving / Nancy Davis
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Good Grief  / Veronica Angel Mom To Zachary Vanwinkle
Good Grief
By Joseph R. Veneroso

Between wordless sobs the soul cries out,
Grant them eternal rest, O Lord.
And prays despites a haunting doubt,
Let perpetual light shine on them.

Yet for us, the living, who remain to mourn the loss,
To feel the pain, to bear the shock, to question why
in God’s great plan they had to die, there is no peace,
No rest , no light nothing but an endless night.

When we, defeated by the truth, surrender to death’s
Other face, robbed of innocence and youth,
No power on earth can e’er replace,
Only in this, our darkest hour, can we truly hope to find
Among our tears God’s healing power, among our fears
True peace of mind, the simple faith to save our soul,
That perfect love to make us whole.

Against the sadness and the sorrow with every ounce of faith
Confessing hope for a better life tomorrow in our mourning
We find blessing.


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Together we can make it  / Nancy Davis
The Holidays will be here before we know it! Each new day brings another day we must tread a path we have not chosen to walk. Each day brings a day we must use our strength we feel has been lost. Each day brings again the realization that our loved one is not longer with us and we must go on.

The only way I have made it this far is by God's grace to give me strength, my friends who keep me going and are there for me. You my Angel Families friends and Memory-of friends have supported me and my family in such ways nobody else could. Your kind words each day on Dusty amd Billy's sites soothes our aching hearts.

Thank you for being there not just on a special day but everyday. We pray for all of you daily and keep you in our thoughts. I have said it many times and will continue to say, "TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE IT!"

Love to you all,
Nancy Davis and Dusty's family and friends
http://dustin-davis.memory-of.com/
http://william-billy-dean.memory-of.com/about.aspx
http://www.ourangelfamilies.com
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Brandon thanks to your wonderful Mom  / James Long (I CARE )
Melissa

Thanks so much for all that you do for others. You’re such a caring and beautiful human being. We want you to know that we care for you and your family. Please know that we are deeply sorry for Brandon not being where he belongs and that's with his wonderful family and many friends. One can tell Brandon is truly loved and missed by many.



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HAPPY HOLLOWEEN  / BETH Dickerson (Jimmy's Mom )
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Just dropping by to say hi  / Harriet Conn (^i^ Mom to Mike )
Dear Melissa,

When we head up to the mountains of north Carolina, I often think of Brandon.  We pass through Lenoir on our way up & back. I read your last tribute to Brandon and I can feel your pain and how much you miss him. It is so hard and I'm in my second year and it doesn't get easier.  It feels like the ice is melting and the exposure to life is is too hot to handle.

You r in my thoughts & I hope you & your family get through the holidays and begin to find some happiness again.

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To you, my precious son  / Mom
Dear Brandon-I've really had a rough time lately and I have really looked to you in Heaven to help me get over this rough patch.  I know you are happy Brandon-you have to be or I couldn't go on but baby, I miss you so much.  I miss your wisdom, I miss your laughter, I miss your big bear hugs, I miss that beautiful deep voice, I miss the phone calls, the instant messages or emails, and I miss your smile...that big beautiful smile.  Just don't give up on me Angel...I know you are watching over us but I would give anything to have you back here with us.

I found this poem on another Angel site and I borrowed it...I hope they don't mind but it touched my heart so I am sending it to you.  
 
I love you Brandon with all my heart.

Love, Mom
October 10, 2006


On the day God took you,
I thought I would die.
I wondered where the time went?
I asked a lot of whys?
With people all around me,
I felt alone inside.
From all their words of comfort, 
I couldn't seem to hide.
I thought I might be dreaming,
That I'd wake and find you here.
I thought, "this can't be happening,"
as I wiped another tear.
On the day that you were laid to rest, 
My heart broke yet again.
I wondered if the pain would end,
But mostly, I wondered when?
It's hard to be without you,
At times the days seem long.
Sometimes I just sit crying,
When there's nothing really wrong.
I wish we'd had more time,
Before your life was done.
I hope your resting peacefully,
My precious one, my Son. 
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Brandon / Gail Mom Crystal Earnhart (^l^ friend )

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REMEMBERING BRANDON  / LISA

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Thinking of you Brandon!  / Jessie Kilian's Mom

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love / Veronica Angel Mom To Zachary Vanwinkle
L Listen
O overlook
V value all people
E express ourself by giving
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A GIFT  / BETH Dickerson (Jimmy's Mom )
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