John, you where always there for me no matter what. If I had a bad time in my life I could call you and you would listen to me, then breakdown why I shouldnt be so upset and what the funny parts are to the story. That always helped.
I always felt protected knowing I had you as my brother and SLy as a dad.
NOw I dont have either of you. Neither by my own choice.
But down worry about me John, I have a wonderful husband (who annoyes me like you used to-and he is your age) who takes care of me very well.
Watch over my mom. She needs you. 

today would be fried chicken day at johns house...i can still see cindy standing in front of the stove with a big frying pan   happy birthday little brother..im gonna tell everybody about all our good times real soon   stay tuned all from uncle ted

I recieved this message from Natalie on Jan 20th and wanted to share it.

Hi Cindy,
I know its been 3yrs since Johnny left.  Its been a really emotional month. I know that maybe this is gonna sound crazy but about a week ago I had the most beautiful peaceful dream with him...I don't know why I have dreams of him, maybe cuz I can't let go of him. It's hard especially when I am listening to OLDIES...cuz it's like he is next to me....CINDY...I want you to remember what John told me once, because I won't ever forget this..."My moma is the best, she's my best friend cuz no matter what, she is always there for me, she is my #1  girl". =)  These words I will never forget. I miss Johnny so much...but now he is in a better place, next to GOD, waiting for his loved ones.....Hugs...

Thank you Natalie

My only nephew and I still have a hard time trying to understand why you had to leave so soon. 

  I often see your smile and humor in Matthew.  Matthew loved you so much and I remember how he used to bug you when he was little. 

I will always remember the first time I heard you talk.  You were sitting on the couch with Jenny in Norwalk and I was in the kitchen with your mom and I heard "blah blah blah JENNY" and I said to your mom "he talks ?" and she said yeah, laughing and I asked her "make him do it again", it still makes me laugh, but what makes me laugh the most about you, was when your mom was looking for the washcloths and they were all stuck up on the ceiling above the tub because you used to throw them up there. 

You were such a dork!

I miss you so much and I loved you even more.

Auntie Lizard

Dear John,

One of my favorite cousins. I look at your memorial book everyday, literally. You`re placed in the front of my folder for school, along with one of your other pictures that I like.  I remember one of the last memories I have of you was playing Guitar Hero 3 on the PS2. Your favorite song to play was "Like A Hurricane".  I also remember that same day that my dog Moose was pushing her nose up against the screen door, making it look like she had a pig nose, (Pictured below) -and you thought that was the funniest thing ever.

Another time was when I was in 7Th grade; you and my dad were off to go polish wheels on buses, and you were in the car with my dad and I. Once I got out of the car, you yelled as loud as you could in a female'ish voice:  "Have a nice day at school, Sweetheart!" It was so embarrassing! Definitely missing that humor in the family. :( 

We & I miss you very much.  <3

Love,

  your cousin, Janelle.