To my Dad, My Hero
Michael L. Casey passed away December 13, 2002

My hero is my dad because he helped others with no thoughts of reward. My dad is my hero because he was a good dad to me. He often took me to the store to buy a game, or he would take me flying with him. My dad is also my hero because he sacrificed a lot of his time working so that we could have a wealthy life. One way he sacrificed his time was becoming an Air Traffic Controller and had to work long hours with few days off. But mainly my dad is my hero because he hid the real him away from us because he didnt want us to carry that burden. He taught me unconditional love and he was my friend. So now, although he is not here in body, he is and will always be here in my heart. My dad will always be my hero.

Jacob Casey

To my Brother, Justin
1985-2002

I find myself looking at photos of the past
When you were still here and our family was still whole
Your varsity basketball pictures
Family vacations with mom and dad
All of our friends; the Blink 182 concert
There are so many things I didn't say to you, Justin
you had no idea how much I loved you
Or the empty and painful void I am feeling now that you're gone.
I am sorry I didn't help you in life
And I am sorry I can't deal with your death
I should have told you how much I loved you
I should have told you every day
Maybe I could have stopped you from pulling the trigger
That ended not only your life, but took part of mine.


Jennifer

(For my Twin Brother, Justin)

For Kelvin Acoff
1974-2002

This is for my Fiance who committed suicide. He fell into a depression because he was suffering from Brown Sequard Syndrome, which is a paralysis of one side of the body. He drowned himself in Lake Michigan. He left while I was 7 months pregnant with our son. We also have a one year old and three year old together. This has really been devestating and sometimes I go into depression.

My he rest in peace, and I will always love him.

Mom
Deanna May Voyles Rimar
May 29, 1939 - August 29, 1993

Years back I had this great dream, Mom. You were in a church with one wall knocked down and nature grew like a jungle inside it. Your hair was grey. You looked glowingly full of grace and love. It's the end of summer and this summer's end is a hard one as it marks the tenth anniversary of your suicide. My baby boy, your grandson is two. I miss you Mom. Sometimes I imagine standing in your church and listening to your sermons

Steven Leon Letendre
1957-2002

My ex-husband and best friend, he hung himself in his backyard on May 26, 2002. He was 45 years old...he didn't leave a note or say goodbye, but he knew that I still loved him and always would. Meet me in heaven, babe. Wait for me with marigolds and red roses all around. I will remain eternally your Debbie always.

Sharon Elizabeth Burrows
February 13, 1955 - December 30, 2001

My mother hung herself in the basement of her house on December 30th, 2001. It is the most devastating thing to go through as a teenager. I miss my mother dearly, and I am forced day in and day out to accept the fact that she will never again be with me, but someday I will be with her. I love you Mom.

Charles "BO" Layton
October 4, 1967-September 14, 2001

My son, Bo Layton, committed suicide in his office on Sept. 14, 2001. Our relationship with our son had become strained, and now we live with the guilt of things we should have said or done. The wife just did not like any member of the family, and Bo had chosen to go to transfer to Texas with his employment. After reading his suicide letters, we realize that he was in so much pain from being away from his family and children by his first wife, that it became too much for him to handle. He said "I am in so much pain -- this is all I know to do." We never realized that it had taken such a toll on him and caused such depression--with his wife threatening to leave and take the daughter--that was the last thing he could take. We miss Bo so much--he had such a way with all the family----he was always pulling pranks on everyone--and just the life of the party every time we had a gathering. Bo, Mom loves you and misses you.
I have days that I just cry and look at your photo, and I know that only one person loves you more than me, that is God, and you are with him now.
Love, Mom (Joyce M. Layton)

Christopher John Bische

Nov 30,1976-Nov 25,2001

My Christopher, I found you that night and I hope you knew I was with you and I love you. I did not understand the pain you were in that day if you had only told me what happened that day. The depression you were hiding from me. You told me you were unhappy that night and I wanted to talk to you but you said it would be too late and it was. I walked 26 miles for you in the first Out of the Darkness walk, and I know you were there when I walked or I could not have walked that far. I would walk to heaven and back to see you again. Just for an instant. To hold you again and see that wonderful smile.



Christopher my Son I love and Miss you so much. You will never know all the people who love you and miss you since you have gone. My Angel In Heaven I Love You.

No Farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye. You were gone before we knew it and only god knows why..


Love you,

Mom

Caryn Denise Foree Hall
Sept 13, 1966-May 13, 2000 (My sister-in-law)

I felt closer to you than my own blood sister.
Caryn, although I didn't know you long, I loved you and you were always in my corner. I wish you knew and felt the love everyone has for you. You were a ray of sunshine, outgoing, beautiful, and smart. Your daughter misses you
very much as do your parents and brothers. You have new nephews. I tell my son that you are in Heaven watching over him. We all miss you very much, but I am glad you are finally found peace.

We love you always!

Richard Daniel Flores
December 10, 1961 - November 29, 1999

My father commited suicide in his apartment either on the day of Thanksgiving or the day after. He wasn't found until the 29th, which was four days later. He left behind four children. I was eighteen at the time, I had just gotten married five months prior and just found out I was pregnant. My sister who was sixteen, my brother who was fifteen, and finally my second brother who was seven. He also left behind his parents, and two brothers and a sister. I only wish he could see my son and my daughter, they would bring him so much joy. But instead all they see is a gravestone. When he left, he took part of my heart with him, I will never be the same and I will always miss him.

Paul Geoffrey Donoghue
November 14, 1972 - October 22, 2003

Baby, I know now that you need this rest and no matter what happens in my life I will always miss you. You were happy in so many ways but the pain that you were feeling was far too much for you to bare. You are the light in my darkness and having known you means so much to me. I will miss you until we are together again. I love how you would stir me and make me laugh, the way you would wake me up in the morning so full of life and happy. The fact that you saw a humorous side to everything, like when people would put your glasses on and you would say, "Gotta have a good eye to see through these". Your Mum, Dad, sister, and sons and I carry your essence with us everyday. Please keep coming to me at night, I can feel you stroking my hair, it makes me feel so peaceful. I hope you're rocking up there with your mates and I am glad you are together again. Rest in peace my beautiful baby, I love you with all my heart.
Love your baby,
Mindy xx

Barry Foster
February 6, 1955 - July 27,2000
My husband of 23 years,
my best friend and the father of our 4 sons.

My husband took an overdose on July 27,2000. He left me a letter saying how much he loved me and our sons. And was writing another to me as he died. You had no peace here on this earth. Now you have peace. I hang on to that everyday. Not one day goes by that I don't think of you and all the gifts that you gave me. As I said to you in life, I will love you forever. I miss you so much, Sharon

DAVID CRAIG HARPER
10/17/1963 - 8/25/2001
SUICIDE BY:ALCHOL,SLEEPING PILLS AND LIFE LONG BATTLE WITH BI-POLAR DEPRESSION.

IN ,LOVING MEMORY OF OUR BROTHER DAVID.IS GOING TO BE GREATLY MISSED BY,HIS SON BRANDON TODD,HIS SISTERS,PAMELA KAY AND ANGELA LEANN,AND HIS BROTHER,DONALD WAYNE.AND NIECES AND A NEPHEW.AND A GREAT-NEPHEW JUNIOR,BORN THE DAY AFTER HIS FUNERAL.
HE LOVED TO JOKE AROUND,SING SONGS,COUNTRY MUSIC,DANCING,AND KIDS.


PAMELA K.CABRERA
SISTER OF DAVID CRAIG HARPER

Shawn
September 8, 1973 - October 9,2002

I miss my brother Shawn everyday! My mom found his body on his bedroom floor. I will never forget that knock on my door from my parents, telling me Shawn was dead! Those words echo in my head every single day. Shawn had suffered a brain injury fronm a car accident a couple of years earlier, and suffered from depression and anxiety. I know he is at total peace in Heaven, but we miss him so much! I'm an only child now at the age of 32. I never thought my little brother would die before me. MERRY CHRISTMAS SHAWN, WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!. SANDRA and FAMILY xoxoxoxox

This is for my father, Jay.
Nov. 24, 1958 - Oct. 30, 2001.

My father hung himself. He was found by my mother and my brother also. Daddy I am sorry for not listening to you and I hope you are at peace now. Say hi to Bobby and Jon and know that I love you. Till the day I can see you again in heaven.
Love,
sissy

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