Celebrating what a wonderful father, grandfather, and great grandfather you were. You have left behind a legacy of love...every day I hear from, at least one of them telling me how they know you are watching over us, celebrating, laughing, sometimes crying and always there with love. Happy Father's day! Love and miss you so much.

Oh Em, I too am so sad that Bompa wasn't here to celebrate your birthday, but believe me he did plenty of celebrating in Heaven....he was always so proud of his Stretch!

Hi Bompa(: I turned 13 today! I'm sad you can't be here to celebrate with me, but I know you are celebrating up in Heaven. I've been thinking of you lots! Love you forever and always

Went to Ben's game today and thought about all the games we went to, and how you had to sit in the car and watch for a few of them when you just didn't feel well enough to get out but still wanted to see him play. Remember all the games we have gone to over the years! Love and miss you so very much!

Hi honey,
Just a note to say it isn't getting any easier....I don't expect it ever will! Some good things you have missed and of course that makes me sad, but know you are here in spirit. As always you would be so very proud of our kids, they are truly wonderful, caring adults, as are the Grands!

I know you are sitting up there and grinning from ear to ear to know Jenn has quit smoking... She has done a great job. Jane and Terri are trying to quit too, with your help maybe they will get there too! Got a beautiful straw and flower arrangement, in your honor, from Barb and Bruce.  I love you, now, always, forever and beyond!

Hi Honey,
Well here we go with the starting of repairs!!!! Jeff installed a new hot water heater yesterday, I hope this doesn't mean the appliances are all going to start to go! Our children, grandchildren and great grands continue to make us proud and the little ones entertain! We love and miss you...always and forever!

Hi Bompa. Im having a bad day and talking to you always makes me feel better. I just wanted to say I love and miss you. Talk to you soon! - Stretch.

Emily told me the other day, she used to call just to talk with you... not me... you! Of course we knew that, she is so funny. You would be so proud of all the kids and grandkids and how they are growing. Flu season has hit but they are all getting through it. We love and miss you every day.

Hi Honey,
Just stopping to say I love you. Not having a good day today, I miss you so much, but know you are in a better place and are getting to do all the things you couldn't do anymore on earth. I just wish you were here to do them with me. The kids are all fine, we laugh and talk about you and how you liked or didn't like things.

"Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy" -Eskimo Proverb - love you Grandma
Your grandaughter wrote this for Mom! So beautiful!

Good Morning Honey,
Well now, I hope you are having fun up there playing cards with the rest of them! I know you were there to welcome Mom and hold her weary body tight.

Well, here we are honey, another 12/23... But this one is much happier for you than the previous 36. I am sure you and your Mom are sitting together enjoying being together. I love you.

Since I was ten years old, I have looked up to Jim. Thought if I waited a while, this would be easier but it isn't. I continue to pray for him each night, as well as his family whom, all miss him very much. Continue to keep Jim in your hearts.

Jon

Dear Silver Family: My best memories are of the five years that Jim and I spent as classmates and best friends from 2nd through 6th grade at Sherman School in Ogdensburg. He was always a person of integrity and joy. I understand your pain of this great loss. God bless his soul and yours too.

Part3...Ok..don't know if it was me or autocorrect, but should have been memorable Thanksgivings...not memorial!!!!

Hi Honey,
7 weeks...I miss you so, but know you are watching over all of us. We celebrated our first Thanksgiving without you...you would have been proud of all of us, we managed to laugh and talked about how much you liked your turkey and mayo sandwiches much more than you liked the original dinner. Your favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner

Part 2 ..was the turnip....for some reason I only fixed turnip on Holidays..maybe because I sure don't like it! We did have some memorial Thanksgivings...our 1st one, the turkey "roll" never cooked as the oven wasn't working (in MN)... A "few" other times the turkey fell off the bone when you tried to carve it!... Happy times...I miss and love you always.

Happy Thanksgiving, love you always. We are all missing you, but are so very thankful for all the love you gave us. You were such an example of love, strength, kindness and courage. You showed us how to live and how to always be there for each other..we will always try to honor you with our lives! Love forever.

Part 2 You can remember him only that he is gone, Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back. Or you can do what he'd want: Smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

We will miss you greatly, dear friend...Love,The Bakkers

Part 1 You can shed tears that he is gone, or you can smile because he has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he'll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all he's left. Your heart can be empty because you can't see him, or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

Happy Veterans Day! I know how proud you were of your 9 years in the Navy! You were an honorable man always, and when you saw someone in uniform you always thanked them.... Love you.

It didn't let me finish.... My heart and soul forever.

Well, I am here back at our home honey, missing you, but do know you are in a better place ... Up there watching over all of us and able to walk and sail and do all the things you were denied doing the last few years. I love you and miss you everyday, but I am going to be ok, because your love is always with me, and I know you would want me to be ok. You will always be my hero.

The Fallen Limb
A limb has fallen from the family tree.
I keep hearing a voice that says, "Grieve not for me.
Remember the best times, the laughter, the song.
The good life I lived while I was strong.
Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you.
Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through.
My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.
Remembering all, how I truly was blessed.
Continue traditions

Uncle Jim, I will MISS your Smile your witt and your sense of humor!! You could always make someone smile and feel special! You did that for me and a lot of other people! Our loss is GOD'S gain!! We love you and we will all miss you! I know you will be watching over Aunt Janice as you had a beautiful life together! Love Always Dawn

I miss you Bompa, your laugh, your smile. I miss that snore of yours. You will always be my superman, and I will never forget the times we spent. I would do anything to see you again, to talk with you and listen to all the years of knowledge your sweet head held. To get a bagel together like we did on my way to daycare. I love you, and am looking forward to seeing you again. Love, Big Mac

Happy birthday, Bompa, I love you always and miss you very much
           - Stretch

Happy Birthday, I love you more today than yesterday and less than tomorrow! Rest in peace my love.

68 years ago, God chose to place a very special soul among us. Dad shared his unshakable faith, intelligent insight, unfailing strength, unending patience and unconditional love for a while before God called him home. Happy Birthday, Dad. I miss you. Thank you for being my father. I love you.

My Love,
We had 50 wonderful years together, I was not ready to say good bye, never will be ready, but I know you are now free. You can walk without pain, sail until you are ready to take a break and will always be watching over us from your seat in Heaven. God wanted you to come home, he knew you were tired. You fought such a brave battle.

Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.

Jay, Maggie, Silver Family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you at this difficult time

Jim was one of the great ones, he didn't say a lot but when he did if you payed attention you would be a better person when he was done. I miss talking to Jim a mentor, friend, and great father in law. Look over Jan, Jay and Jeff and all the others.

Hopi Prayer: Part Two: "Do not stand at my grave and cry: I am not there, I did not die." ~with deepest sympathies, Dianna & Jason Hyland.

Hopi Prayer: Part One: "Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on the ripened grain. I am the gentle Autumn's rain. When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night..."

You will be forever missed in the hearts of all...you were a great father and friend......Peace be with you Bompa.

Silver family, I am sorry for your lost. I met Jim only a couple times but enjoyed the experiences. Please accept my thoughts and prayers to all of you during this difficult time.
Kevin Roberto and family

Dear Jay,
I never met your dad but I know he must have been a wonderful man to have a son as great as you. I know you have traveled a long road with him and my thoughts are with you.

Peggy

Jay and family, I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words that seem enough right now, but know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. 
Laura

I will always be there for you Memaw and I know that you will always be there for me. It will never be the same without Bompa. I love you both so so much, and I miss you lots.
      I love you, Bompa! - Stretch

Your strength through everything has been an inspiration to everyone. Paul and I are going to miss you more than anyone knows. We're going to miss your teasing and also the quiet times we've had. We've had so many good times together, when everyone got together, and when just
the four of us were together. You've been my brother since I was 13 and I love you.