August 24, 2022
August 24, 2022
I can't believe it's been 12 years since your passing. My heart has been heavy all day. My hope comes in knowing you are in heaven. Love and miss you so very much! Mom
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Jonathan M Ricker, 28 years old, born on August 21, 1982, and passed away on August 24, 2010. We will remember him forever.
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August 21, 2022
August 21, 2022
Happy 40th Birthday Jonathan! I can't believe you are that old. I miss you so much! I know you are enjoying heaven. I can't wait to see you again someday. I love you! Mom.
August 24, 2021
August 24, 2021
Hi Uncle Johnathan! Its me, Alison you neice I don't really remember much about you but I do know how much everyone loves you even now...You were always a funny person and cared so much for your family.I wish you were still here but maybe God's plan was to save someone by your passing or it was part of his plan for something else . We love all of you in heaven! Happy birthday 2!! Say hi to Everyone up there!
August 24, 2021
August 24, 2021
I can't believe another year has passed. It's been 11 years since I received that horrible knock on the door at about 5 am. There stood Nathan telling me you had passed. It was, and continues to be, the worse day of my life. Why did you leave so young? Where does a mother go to bury her pain and hide her tears. A mother shouldn't have to bury their child, their first born. I ve you so very much! I miss you every single day! Hugs and kisses! Mom
August 21, 2021
August 21, 2021
Happy 39th Birthday Jonathan! I hope you have a great day in heaven. I love and miss you so much! I will always remember how special and unique you were to me. Wish I could sit and talk to you again. All my love, always!
August 21, 2021
August 21, 2021
Sure do wish you were here so we could be doing life together. My heart aches when I allow myself to think of how much I miss you. I wish our kids could have you in their lives bc you sure were such a sweet and fun uncle. I miss you Jon.....I really REALLY miss you. Happy birthday!!!
August 21, 2020
August 21, 2020
Happy 38th birthday Jonathan! I love you and miss you so much. I can't believe you are 38 years old. Your birth and your life had a tremendous impact on my life. I could never fully grasp how I could live someone as much as I loved you. You are forever in my mind and my ❤!!!!
August 21, 2019
August 21, 2019
Happy Birthday Jonathan! I miss you so much. Every year I wonder what you look like now. It's been 9 years. Wow! I often think about all our memories together. You are an amazing young man. I wish you could still be here with us. I love you forever and ever! Mom
August 24, 2018
August 24, 2018
Hi Jonathan! I am missing you so much!-I miss seeing your face, hearing your voice, and receiving your hugs. It's still so weird to experience life here without you. I can't believe you get to be with both grandpas, grandma, Steven, and Uncle Erb. Give everyone a big hug for me. STILL wish you were here. All my love forever!
August 21, 2018
August 21, 2018
Happy 36th Birthday Jonathan! I miss you so much! I miss your sarcasm, your wit, your dry sense of humor and your passion to help others. Mostly, I miss your presence. You made us laugh. You made us cry. You were an amazing son! My heart beats-with yours forever. I love you!
August 24, 2017
August 24, 2017
Today is the wore day of my life. I will never forget being awaken by the pounding on my front door a little after 5 am. It was Nathan. He came to tell me you were dead. The sadness and grief were unbearable. No parent should have to bury their child. I love you so much!. I will miss you forever!
August 21, 2017
August 21, 2017
Good afternoon Jonathan! I hope you are having an awesome day celebrating your 35th birthday. I miss you so much! love you so much! My tears flow as I remember you. Your kindness, sensitivity, creativity, and sense of humor are truly missed, now and forever.
August 21, 2017
August 21, 2017
Thinking of you today Jonathan. Remembering you with love and a smile. Wish there had been more years together with our whole family, but surrendering again to God's mysterious will and plan. I look forward to seeing you again, beloved nephew.
August 24, 2016
August 24, 2016
I miss you so much! I can't believe how much it still hurts to have you gone from here. Life has become so different without you. How can a mother ever forget her child? I have to hold on to the truth that someday we will all be reunited never to be separated again. I love you more than I could ever really express. MOM
August 21, 2016
August 21, 2016
Happy Birthday son! I miss you so much! Hope you have a grand celebration in heaven. I think of you often. I miss your smile and sense of humor. I simply miss you. I wish I could give you another hug today. If I wish this hard enough can you feel my arms wrapped around you?You are forever in my heart!
August 21, 2016
August 21, 2016
Happy Birthday Jonathan. I will never forget you. Can't wait to see you again someday. Sending you love from here to there.
Aunt Jenny
Aunt Jenny
August 21, 2016
August 21, 2016
Hey babe! Its been 6 years, same amount of time I was able to spend with you as i have without you. I miss you, but that goes without saying. Its still only you who actually got me and I think that you may have been the only one that ever will. I'm not surprised by that, I'm just lonely. Miss our times together, miss our connection, miss the way you loved me and how i loved you. Just miss you! You were the only one I've ever met that knows honesty and lives honesty. Your should is beautiful, always will be whether here or in heaven and I love it so much.
October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015
You think he's still eating cold pizza smothered in Catalina dressing up there? "No manna for me God. I'll take the cold pizza and Catalina dressing." Haha. Jon, you so crazy. Big hug. Knowing you're up there makes the thought of dying a little less scary. Love you brother.
August 24, 2015
August 24, 2015
Good Morning Jon! This is the 5th anniversary of your passing. I can' hardly believe it's been 5 years. So much has happened since you left this Earth. I am so glad all of your celebrating is in heaven with everyone who has gone before me. Some days it feels like yesterday that you left and I just want to cry and cry.I know heaven is a better place but I just miss you so much! I love you son. Have a great day. I'll be thinking about you.
August 21, 2015
August 21, 2015
Happy 33rd birthday Jonathan. I can still see your smiling face in my mind. You are an amazing young man. I so wish you could be with us at least 1 more time. I am so grateful for everything you added to my life. I love you and miss you so much! Tell grandpa I miss him too!
August 4, 2015
August 4, 2015
I miss you so much Jon. You would absolutely love your nieces and nephews! Kaleb is so much like you. So many things happen in life where I want to pick up the phone and call you to talk about it. I hate that aching feeling inside of missing you. Lyla is so proud of her name, she tells everyone she is Lyla JON Fay after her uncle in heaven. I wish you were still here to make these memories together. I love you!!
August 29, 2014
August 29, 2014
I sense your presence regularly.Ironically, at times when i need the strength to go forward. Your legacy continues and your siblings and family are such great reminders to me of the DEEP love you carried within! Thanks for being such a unique friend when i needed it the most. NO ONE really understood me like you did Jonathan. I truly miss those last few years of laughter we shared before you left this world for bigger and better things.
August 24, 2014
August 24, 2014
4 years. It's almost impossible to believe that it's been this long. But, as I'm sure you know, Patty, Ian, Eddie & myself will always remember & cherish all of the times that we spent together. Godspeed, my brother!!
Dan
Dan
August 24, 2014
August 24, 2014
Good Morning son! Today, is your passing day, from the temporal to the eternal. It will always mark my saddest day but perhaps it is your happiest one. I still miss you so much. Has it really been 4 years? We are going to El Ranchitos today to remember you. You were an amazing son. Your gifts and talents were unmatched. You are forever living in my heart. I love you so much. Always remembered. Never forgotten. Love, MOM
August 22, 2014
August 22, 2014
It's really hard to imagine that in 2 days it will be 4 years since your passing. I think of you often, & wish you were here with us, but I know that you're in a much greater place
August 22, 2014
August 22, 2014
Thinking of you now Jonathan. God made you special and unique. There will never be anyone else like you, with your crazy sense of humor, intelligence, kindness and so much more. I loved the way you were with your grandparents. You kept up with the ones you cared about, never letting too much time go by before calling me. You left a big hole in our lives and we will miss you and love you forever.
August 21, 2014
August 21, 2014
That's good, Nathan, as I wonder the same things. I sure wish he was here with us as well
August 21, 2014
August 21, 2014
Happy birthday, as I reflect on your 28 years on Earth followed by 4 more now in the spirit realm I wonder if time still passes as it does in the physical or has 4 years seemed more similar to an instant or an eternity. Your perspective must be so different now. Miss you bro. Wish you were here..
August 21, 2014
August 21, 2014
Happy 32nd, my brother!! Perhaps you & my dad are having a drink together right now!! I really do miss you, bro
Love always,
Dan
Love always,
Dan
August 21, 2014
August 21, 2014
Happy 32nd Birthday! I miss you so much! I can't believe you left us 4 years ago. Sometimes, it feels like it's been forever. Other times it feels like yesterday. I still see your face so clearly. And of course you never age. I miss your smile and wit and everything about you. Forever on my heart and mind. Love you always! MOM
August 24, 2013
August 24, 2013
today is the day you were called by God to heaven. as we remembered you on this day, I have to tell you it will always be the hardest day I have ever lived. the pain does get less intense but it still exists. we went to the beach by St. Augustine to remember you. the kids got to swim, climb on rocks, and body surfed even though it rained most of the time. I felt you near me. Love, MOM
August 21, 2013
August 21, 2013
Good Morning Jonathan. Happy 31st birthday! I looked at the pictures of you last night. What sweet memories. I hope you are having a great time in heaven but I still really do miss you. I can still see your face the day you came to celebrate your 28th birthday at my home. It was a day of celebrating. Then you went to celebrate with your dad. You ended your life here very happy! love, MOM
August 21, 2013
August 21, 2013
It's so hard for me to comprehend that I've lived 3 years without you. I still love you with all of my being and I still haven't began to understand how i'm supposed to even embark into that depth of a relationship with anyone else. You are the only one who could see my inner most thoughts and fears and made me face them. You gave me strength that I never knew was possible. I love you!
June 16, 2013
June 16, 2013
Good Morning Son! It's Sunday morning. I'm up early to get grandpa ready for today. I miss you so much. I can't believe it has been almost 3 years. I still long to see your face and wish you would walk through my door once again.
June 15, 2013
June 15, 2013
About to watch Tombstone (1993 Classic: Wyatt Erb and Doc Holliday)
I cherish the many times you took to create memories likes this with me and am enjoying being able to do so with others, miss you more and more as I grow older
I cherish the many times you took to create memories likes this with me and am enjoying being able to do so with others, miss you more and more as I grow older
May 2, 2013
May 2, 2013
Hi, Jon. I guess you know that today is Eddie's 18th birthday. Wish you were here among us, but I know that you're in a far greater place than we are presently. Take care, my brother, and much love from us all!!
Dan
Dan
May 2, 2013
May 2, 2013
Good Morning! I miss and love you so much. So much has changed since you left this earth. Can you see it all? I wish you were here to share these experiences. I am sure you wish we were with you to share your experiences. I love you son. MOM
May 1, 2013
May 1, 2013
I have relocated to Colorado where the weather is AMAZING and weed is legal!!
Although we did not get to share to many cannabis experiences with eachother I am so greatful for the few times we did.
Wish we could hang, although we cant do it any more I take a hit in your honor every time I light up.
Although we did not get to share to many cannabis experiences with eachother I am so greatful for the few times we did.
Wish we could hang, although we cant do it any more I take a hit in your honor every time I light up.
December 29, 2012
December 29, 2012
I can't believe a 3rd Christmas was celebratedwithout you. I still miss you so much. I am sure you are having a blast in heaven,but as you know life on earth is filled with both ups and downs. It looks like people are moving on with their lives,but my life is forever altered without you. It is so painful to lose a child. You were a blessing in so many many ways. I love you!
August 24, 2012
August 24, 2012
Man how time flies. It seems that not long ago, the 4 of us would be sitting in my driveway with the grille going, some tunes or a Yankee game and the beers flowing along with the prank phone calls. We miss you very much, but I know that things must be glorious in Heaven with our Father.
August 24, 2012
August 24, 2012
I can't believe it's been 2 years since you left Earth and went to heaven. Some days it seems like it was just yesterday and my heart aches to see you again. I just cry and cry. And then at other times, I can clearly see you in heaven being more happy than I have ever seen you here. I know you lived every day you were suppose to but I still miss you so much. I hope you can see us too. MOM
August 21, 2012
August 21, 2012
Happy Birthday!!
August 21, 2012
August 21, 2012
Happy 30th Birthday Jonathan! What's it like to celebrate your birthday in heaven? I am sure it's huge! I miss you so much! You are always on my heart and in my mind. Please know we are always thinking about you. You were one of the best things that ever happened to me. All my love, MOM
August 21, 2012
August 21, 2012
Dear Jonathan,
I am thinking of you today as you celebrate your 30th birthday in heaven. I'm sure it's the best party ever! There is a huge Jonathan-shaped hole in my heart and many others' but we are happy to know you are safe & sound & happy forever. Love you, Aunt Jenny
I am thinking of you today as you celebrate your 30th birthday in heaven. I'm sure it's the best party ever! There is a huge Jonathan-shaped hole in my heart and many others' but we are happy to know you are safe & sound & happy forever. Love you, Aunt Jenny
August 21, 2012
August 21, 2012
We think of you often, my brother. We love and miss you dearly.
March 31, 2012
March 31, 2012
Jonathan I miss you so much. I can't believe how different Nathan and Krista are now. So much stuff has taken place. I wish you were here to help us sort through all this stuff. Today, I saw a young man walking down the street and he looked like you. I wanted him to be you so badly. It still hurts so much! There still isn't a day that passes that I don't think about you. Love you! MOM
March 27, 2012
March 27, 2012
Today has been hard. It should have been our 3rd Anniversary. I feel like we were together for forever even though it was so short but the impact made was phenomenal! You changed me for forever...you challenged me to be me and you made me have the confidence to be me. Thank you for that! You changed my life and I miss you with ALL my heart! I still love you and I always will.
January 31, 2012
January 31, 2012
The last few months have been more difficult than most
As I continue to grow older I realize more and more how much I miss you and how much I still need you
This world is too cruel for just me without you
They say there are no tears in heaven but as long as I am and on earth and you are in heaven there will be in both
As I continue to grow older I realize more and more how much I miss you and how much I still need you
This world is too cruel for just me without you
They say there are no tears in heaven but as long as I am and on earth and you are in heaven there will be in both
August 25, 2011
August 25, 2011
I can't believe it's been an entire year since you passed from this life on earth. I still ache to see you and hold you. As long as I live I will long to see you. I miss you terribly and love you so much!
August 21, 2011
August 21, 2011
Thinking of you today...remembering the day you were born and the great things about you. So glad you are in the presence of the Lord Jesus and all His glory, rejoicing every day!
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August 24, 2022
August 24, 2022
I can't believe it's been 12 years since your passing. My heart has been heavy all day. My hope comes in knowing you are in heaven. Love and miss you so very much! Mom
August 21, 2022
August 21, 2022
Happy 40th Birthday Jonathan! I can't believe you are that old. I miss you so much! I know you are enjoying heaven. I can't wait to see you again someday. I love you! Mom.
August 24, 2021
August 24, 2021
Hi Uncle Johnathan! Its me, Alison you neice I don't really remember much about you but I do know how much everyone loves you even now...You were always a funny person and cared so much for your family.I wish you were still here but maybe God's plan was to save someone by your passing or it was part of his plan for something else . We love all of you in heaven! Happy birthday 2!! Say hi to Everyone up there!
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First time smoking with bro
May 1, 2013
First time smoking with my brother Jon, 2nd time altogether
Hanging out with Jon and Danielle at my moms pool, Jon had found "evidence" of my relations with my girlfriend at the time from a prior night and was bringin it up to me.. LOL (semi inside story, sorry for not going into detail but not the topic of tonights story)
ANYWAYS..
We were chilling at the pool and I was sharing with Jon my first experience of smoking with some friends (was 20 years old)
we smoked some of his ganja in a bowl while swimming.
I remeber feeling like nothing was happening, followed shortly after by uncontrollable fits of laughter and joy.
We hung out for a little bit and then headed down to the tavares police department; either to pick up steven or visit, not sure which.
I do remeber stopping by Burger King and getting some grub and I remember demanding to let my "snowboarder" pay [snowboarder refers to capital one card at the time]
Once we arrived at the parking lot of Tavares police station, I remeber cops were driving their vehicles out of the parking lot past us, at some point I decided to flick off a cop as he drove by, the cop reversed and inquired if was just flicked off by passenger in back seat to which we explained it was a misunderstanding and afterwhich Jon and Danielle decided it be best for me to be at home versus the parking lot of police station so they took me back and went back for steven lol I also remeber sleeping very well that night :D
love and miss ya bro
November 17, 2010
by dan fuchs
This one was taken on O ctober 3, 2009 in Tampa, right before the Metallica concert. They ended up confiscating the plastic flask of booze that Jon was tucking into his pants, so that the venue could sell us piss warm, flat $9.00 shitty beers. The show was a freakin blast!!!!
November 8, 2010
by dan fuchs
It's amazing all of the names and stuff that we've come up with for certain people; I was home sick again today working on my college finals when I felt up to it, and just thinking of all of the silly voices we did, and the names we came up with for people, and the life situations we would come up with for people that we didn't even really know, then discovering we were right over 60% of the time. That's one of the things that I truly miss about our friendship, how we could totally be ourselves when we were together. As weird or inmature as it often may have been, I will cherish those little things forever.
Love you, bro