Remembering you this Memorial Day. Its our first one without you...your "fat-daddy" burgers & chest full of cokes. I miss you everyday. I made you a Memorial Day wreath but placed in the yard instead of your grave because I know you are not there. I believe you are HERE...& still watching over us. It's a small gesture for the huge sacrifice you made for our country. I love you dad!

It was nice to finally visit your grave site and talk with you dad. I will be back soon.

Dad, today is my birthday. Even though mom remembered all our birthdays...you always had them written on your bill calendar & made sure you were the FIRST to tell us "Happy Birthday." I miss you soooo much. But my faith has kept me strong...knowing that we'll be seeing each other again very soon. What I would give to have you kiss my forehead one more time & tell me you love me too.

Hey dad, I was driving in my car and heard daddy's hands . I started crying. It's just so hard sometimes. I keep thinking your at Walmart . Or getting a Subway sandwich for mom. ( by the way she still gets them everyday), you probably already know that. But when I see a picture or hear a song it all comes back to me that your not here anymore. But I have feeling we'll see you very soon!

Hey dad just thinking of you...again, I feel guilty for not watching the texans in playoffs with you, I wanted to..i just couldn't make it. I love you so,much..hope,you are proud of us...because im so proud,of u...the circle will not be broken.. krista

Happy Birthday dad! I can just see you up there relaxing, playing chess, going fishing then for dinner eating a nice prime rib steak and maybe having a margarita or 2 and enjoying your birthday while you look down at us remembering it. I'm sure Fred remembered it too lol! We will continue to celebrate March 2nd every year in your memory!

Happy birthday mike i still cant believe gone. you lived your life to the fullest and i GOD BLESS YOU FOR THAT. UNCLE GREG

Dad, I know that you are with us, helping us..it will never be the same without u...HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD..i just miss u so much..i still cant believe youre gone..there are times I wish I could get your advice and then I just start crying...but I hope u hear me in prayers. You mean so much to us..love u dad

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!! -- Darn it!! I thought I'd be 1st (Jenny is usually last...lol). I STILL miss you so much! We're having a party for you tomorrow..."fat daddy burgers" w/ all the fixns!! Don't worry, the tradition will continue & all the grandkids will be letting balloons with special massages go for you too. So be looking for a bunch of white balloons up there =) Love you MOST..heehee

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! DAD! Now you can enjoy the hell out of cake without worrying about a coma. Ha ha. I miss you so much, I still can't believe your gone. I never lost someone this close to me. We're having a party for your birthday,with everyone. You would have fun we're doing kareoke and having your famous fat-daddy burgers, with all the condiments. We all love and miss you. Love Jenny

Papaw, i was just thinking about you in class right now, so i thought i would look at some of the stories and things. I miss you soo much just & to let you know papaw, my dreams ARE coming true, I'm almost on varsity & my curent lowest score is 90. I think the reason i have even gotten better at golf is because i feel your with me every time I play, & it gives me strength to play my best.

Michael Mason, what an amazing man and dad. I am so blessed to know him as he treated me as one of the family. He talked about God with us kids and encouraged us to pray. My prayers are with all of you. I miss you all so much and will never forget the great times we had together. Vikki I wish I could be there with you during this time. I hope you know how much I love you and value our friendship.

I will miss you mike we did alot of things together go to the movies ,hunting,fishing .Mike you wont be in the ground long becase the Lord will be back soon. I hope you and i are a part of first resurrection . Jesus never said anybody was dead but asleep and thats what i say your not dead but asleep. I will see you on the last day you will always be missed. uncle greg

Its taking all I have to write this. I struggle to sleep without you by my side. For 39 years you were my husband, my best friend, my LIFE. I took your wedding ring & I'm wearing it now. I know it's supposed to be til death do us part, but I still feel like you're with me. I believe when its my time, you'll come for me. You always did keep your promises...even for eternity. I love you-YOU!

You were the dad I always wanted but never had. You took me in when I had no place to go. You will be forever missed but never forgotten. May you rest in peace. Hope to see you again one day.
Love, Mayeli

Victoria, I am so sorry for your family's loss. I know your heart breaks.
Your Dad was a very tender and dear man that obviously loved his children and grandchildren very much.
You and your family are in my prayers as always

Dad I can't even put in to words how you've influenced my life. And everyone who came to know you. Always so positive. Found humor in everything. Had so much faith, I could only wish I was half the christian you were. There's not enough room on here to say everthing you were or did. I hope your listening cause I talk to you everyday. You will never be forgotten. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!

Dad I miss you so much..i think about you all the time. I know you are in a much better place. No one has ever given me so much and helped everyone out with asking nothing in return. You taught us how a family should be. The most important thing you taught me is how to be a true christian, not to judge others and read us the bible. You live on in me. I love you-your daughter krista

My dad could do it all- cook, fix anything, build anything, give great advice, make you laugh etc. He was ALWAYS there when any of us needed him. He was more about helping family and family friends then helping himself. Even though he is gone his spirit lives on. Your only son loves you dad, rest in peace.

I miss my dad so much. The saying goes, "It'll get better with time"...but whoever said that, didn't know MY dad. Each morning I wake up with a headache and a heartache. As my day goes on with revolving memories, peace replaces the pain...and by night, my heart is full of joy and happiness for him. Only to wake up and do it all over again. ~ Dad you will ALWAYS be with me ~
I LOVE YOU!!