| Angela |
| Dawn |
Hey Jimmy, I am so consumed by my own grief, once again. I just got the news that your buddy and my baby, Teddy Bear, has Cancer and won't make it past a couple of months. I just wanted to pick up the phone and talk to you and cry. It is so hard not having you here to help me throught this overwelming grief and sorrow. I am praying that when Teddy Bear gets to the big lake in the sky, you are going to be there to greet him. Jimmy please adopt him and take good care of him. He will need you to help him understand that I won't be with him anymore and that you will keep him company until I arrive. Bring him fishing, feed him only ribeye's, and give him plenty of love. He deserves all the love you have to give. He is your compainion now. Take good care of him and he will take care of you.
| Dawn |
Happy Belated Birthday Jimmy. This was the first year in several that I didn't attend the Harley Rendevous and bring back your gift. Your Birthday was spent laying you to rest with your brother Michael. The kids followed through with your finally wishes and marked your day in their own ways, the way they say fit to mourn your passing and to celebrate your life on your day. James got a tattoo of your initials on his ribcage, Angela got the tattoo you always wanted with a little tweaking from John on her back (it came out perfect), John went to a concert, and Ms. Emily did as she always does---missing you and moving through life at the speed of light, just as you always did. Hundreds of things to do and not enough time to get them all done but some how always getting it done. I spent they day thinking of all that you wished for and how you had hoped your childern would carry on without you. It is hard, but they are your childern, they are strong willed fighters. We all miss you and know that you are always watching and will give us the signs we need to move on and get through this journey called life without all the bumps and bruises that may scar our souls, until we meet again. We only ask for a little of guidance. God Bless.
Always your friend, Dawn
| Angela |
Well Dad...I always have my memories....some kill me and some keep me going...as u know. Well, John drew the dream 4 me, and james created his own. But all4 of us want to let you know....HAPPY 48TH! TE AMO Y TE EXTRANO MUCHO!!!!
| Dawn |
Well Jimmy, You may not have been there physically but you were definitely there in spirit. Ms. Emily did you proud. She is a very brave young lady. She held it together all the way to receiving her diploma. Once she had it in hand she cracked and let the tears flow. It was hard to see her missing her Dad, as we all do. I am forever grateful to Tina that she allowed me to be with the kids at this very important stage in thier lives. I know in my heart and soul that I carry your spirit with me every time I am with them. I was very proud to represent you as your only family member in attendance. I never really knew how close you and I were or that you felt me as a sister, your family. But let me tell you this weekend with Emily graduating and her party on Sat. I was part of your family. I just hope and pray that the kids continue to see me as your family and keep me close. They don't know it but they are helping me to overcome the sorrow and hurt that I feel everyday you are not with us. God, Jimmy I miss you and wish you could have been there to see your last acomplishment walk her final walk as a child. Now she will now embark on her journey as an adult seeking all the knowlege she can get. You did it honey, they are all responsible, upstanding, and moral adults. Be proud, very proud, just as I am of your children and of you. Always in my heart and prayers, forever your friend and sister, Dawn