I remember as if were yesterday, the joy your dad and I felt when we found out I was pregnant with you.  The day you were born was the happiest moment in our lives.  We remember your first steps, your first laugh on Mothers Day.  We were so proud of you.  You have always been a man who saw things differently.  Always looking at the bright side of things.


You believed in family being close and always worked at bringing everyone together.  You always had a heart of gold.  You were a loving dad and always were proud of your son and felt happy that he was close to us because it broke your heart that you were so far away from him.  


We miss you so much Derrick, my heart aches so bad knowing day I won't be seeing or talking to you on the phone every week.  A minute does not pass by when I don't break down just thinking about you.  I never, ever thought I would be saying goodbye to you so soon, my loving son.


Your dad feels so fortune to have had you and will always love you so much Derrick.  If we had a wish, it wouldn't be wealth, or material things, it would be to have one more day with you, so that we can hold you and tell you how much we love you.


Beverly misses you so much Derrick.  You were her big brother and she loved you so much.  She will alaways hold you in a very special place in her heart.


Although you are gone, I will always still say good morning to you every morning I get up and Goodnite to you just like I used to always do.


Goodbye my son your dad and I will always love you..........................always.


Love your mom and dad  R.I.P.  my son.                    

Derrick,you gave me the greatest gift ever and that is Ryan.i remember the day he was born at 3:44pm on 11-29-04 we all watched monday night raw together and I remember changing his first diaper together as i sat and cried because i didnt know what i was doing but you jumped right in and took charge..We watched him take his first steps togther and we would always watch wrestling with him together..We watched him get stung by his first bee and mom had to rush us to the hospital because he had an allergic reaction i remember being so scared and again you told me it was gonna be ok its only a bee sting.please always watch over Ryan and your family..you will be missed Derrick thank you for giving me the greatest gift ever.. Rest easy!!