Your memory and spirit will live on FOREVER in the hearts and thoughts of your many loved ones. You were my mentor, my teacher, my friend, my grandpa...I will miss you always, love you forever...

My nephew Roger, what can I say about a 12 year old that spread laughter and joy to everyone he touched. A boy that loved his parents dearly, his dogs were his pride and joy and his "inventions" expressive of his intelligence. Roger knew faith, Roger knew hope, Roger knew strength, Roger knew love. I am very proud of this child that touched so many during his short life. We will keep him in our hearts forever. May his everlasting candle burn brightly forever. Love, Auntie Debbie.

Sean was a delightful child who grew to be a wonderful young man. He was deeply senzitive and had many hardships in his short life. He never said a disrespectful word to me in his life. He was my greatest joy the day he was born and my eepest sorrow the night he died. I feel blessed having been his mother. A few days after Sean died, a poem was written for his service by a friend of mine that I will always hold dear:

Loving Memory

Today, we said "goodbye,"
To a loving gentle friend.
We may never understand,
Why is short life had to end.
We'll miss his handsome face,
His warmth and delightful ways.
Those who knew him best,
Will remember all their days.
Some special thoughtful kindness,
A word, a smile, a deed.
Reaching out a helping hand,
Each time he saw a need.
And though are hearts are heavy,
and our eyes are filled with tears,
We know the lord will help us,
Heal our grief down through the years.
We know that he's with Jesus,
in God's heaven up above.
To all of us remaining,
Sean left a legacy of love.
For love will never die!
It will ever bloom and grow,
With a beauty that increases,
Though the years may come and go.
We will miss his smiling presence,
Often wish that he was here,
But we'll try to fill our hearts,
With the memories we hold so dear.

Written in memory of Sean M. O'Brien, the son of my good friend
Donna Wotherspoon

By Lorie Pope Pauly, November 28, 1995
The day I had to arrange Sean's funeral, I found another poem by accident I believe was a gift from God. What could have been a message from Sean

I'M FREE

Don't grieve for me for now I'm free,
I'm following the path that God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day.
To laugh, to love, to work, or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found that place at the end of the day.
If my parting has left a void.
Then fill it with

Daddy, I love you and miss you terribly. You will be always loved and remembered by Chris, Ryan and Nicholas.

Finally, you now are at peace.

My Mother, My Best Friend,
There are so many times I want to pick up the phone and just hear your voice, but I can't do that now. Just to let you know all about the little things in life like I used to do. Mark, (my baby) just graduated from High School last Friday night, how we all missed you being there. You lived a long life and I would have kept you longer if I could have, but it was not to be. You were the most wonderful Mother in the world and I want you to know that. I love you and you will never be forgotten.
Love always, Kathy

Words cannot express the sadness we all feel. You were taken out of this world at a time when your life was just beginning. You are missed so much and will continue to be throughout our lives.

Ana my angel, "if only I knew all the right words, I could have held on to your heart...." Not a day goes by when I don't think of you and what might have been, but I know now that you are at peace.Rest easy,baby, until we meet again. All my love, Richard

Your memory and spirit will live on FOREVER in the hearts and thoughts of your many loved ones. You were my mentor, my teacher, my friend, my grandpa...I will miss you always, love you forever...