Happy 50th Heavenly Birthday wish you were here with us we would be having a big bash for you.We miss you but your always just a thought away love you Aunt Laura

Celebrating your life today with love and happy memories. So much joy this year. Alisha is engaged to a terrific guy (you would like him a lot) named Matt. Tommy and Athena are expecting twin boys (Miles & Maverick Thomas lol) in July. I met your first grandson Deegan in February at Cavin's wedding to a beautiful woman Alanna. Megan graduated from high school and is already attending college. Taylor is now a para-educator for special needs children. Camrie is teaching American culture in Spain. Amiah graduated from college early in December and is working at an animal shelter (her passion) in Iowa. Every day I wish you were here to enjoy all this. I am still kicking lol.

Can't believe it's been nine years.I think of you often we sure do miss you forever in our hearts love and miss you Aunt Laura

Happy Heavenly Birthday Tommy we miss you forever in our hearts Aunt Laura

Another year down Tommy. Miss ya Brother. God bless you and know you're not forgotten.

Tommy has been eight years sure do miss you think of you often you are always in our hearts love Aunt Laura

Happy Birthday Tommy. Just wanted to let you and anyone else know you're not forgotten. Think about you often. Miss you brother. Ńever forgotten Tommy.

Happy Heavenly Birthday Tommy!
No worries, I’m taking care of your girls, Alisha and Amiah down here❤️

Thinking of you today,
Hannah

Taylor DeWolf is in the hospital, getting ready to have our first grandchild. You have missed so much. You left behind some amazing "little" humans. They have had to walk through the past 7.5 years without you physically present. Please know that you are in our thoughts.

Thinking of your life today, and how much I wish I could have known you. I wish you could be here to see the love I have for your two daughter Alisha and Amiah.

I think of you often, knowing how much my best friend misses you. Wishing I could give her one more day with you. We talk of you often and remember you always. Thank you for the things you gave Alisha. She misses you so much, but I’m sure you know that. Can’t wait to get to know you even more through her.

You should be so proud of her. She is truly the best person I know.

Love,
Hannah

Dear Tommy it has been 7 years today you left us we all miss and love you I never forget that little smile that could light up a room love you Aunt Laura

It's been seven years, and you are not, and will not be forgotten. Miss you Bud. Still think of the plans we made and crazy ideas we came up with. As you know, I respect the hell out of you. Just miss you Buddy. Love you Man. Glad your'e at peace my brother. God bless you.

In the last year, I have had the opportunity to get to know two of your terrific daughters, Alisha and Amiah. I have had the honor to get to know you through them, hear many stories and even trying some "Taco Pie". It is terrific, may I add. I see why it was your favorite. Though I did not know you, I feel as though I do through them and was just here to say, You have two of the most compassionate, loving, and kind daughters. They have taught me and loved me more in the last year than anyone ever has.

Amiah is Smart, charismatic, and pushes through any adversity. She works so hard every single day no matter what she has to do and she always wants people to feel loved. 

Alisha is fierce, and kind, and dedicated. She is the Best friend I have ever had. she cares deeply and loves so hard. she goes out of her way to show the most kindness and she is truly the funniest person I have ever met. We are ALWAYS laughing.

I hope you are looking down feeling nothing but proud of them. Thank you for being a part in their existence. They make my life so much more. I wish I could have known you. Rest Easy.  

Love, Hannah.

Tommy was truly one of the realest human beings I ever met. I am so much like him. He was loyal to a fault to those he cared about. I miss him and think about hom more than anyone knows. Always looked up to you Tommy! God bless you Brother!

Happy 44th Birthday Tommy
Tara made your favorite "taco pie." I wonder what you would look like now. No doubt still handsome. I love you and miss you especially today.
Love
Mom

Dear Dad,

Some nights I find myself laying in bed reminiscing in the memories I got to make and treasure with you. Not a day goes by where you don't cross my mind at least once. I miss you terribly. I miss your phone calls and big bear hugs. I miss listening to you sing Toby Keith songs. I got to visit Grandma and Tara and the kids over break. It always makes my heart so happy to see people that remind me so much of you. Your Mom cherishes you so deeply and I respect her to no end for that. I pray her heart heals with time and that she never stops shining the light on people that I see her shine. When my heart starts to hurt as dearly as it does in this moment I turn to the Lord and start to calm, know he is taking great care of you now. You were loved on this Earth just as you are cherished and adored up in heaven. Every day I go to class and I stick through all of the hard, pointless classes because I know by doing so that one day I will be able to help as many people as possible in your honor. You taught me strength and empathy and those are two characteristics that will follow me through the rest of my life. I love you Dad along with everything you stood for and still stand for today.

Love,
Alisha

Had a wonderful visit with Alisha in January. We had so much fun. She is an amazing young woman. Just finished her first semester of college at Iowa University with all A's. You have a terrific daughter to be proud of. Love Mom

Merry Christmas Tommy
Wishing you a wonderful Christmas. Bought presents for two Angel Tree kids, a boy 14 and a girl 13 in your memory. Didn't make it to the Building Bridges this year, but raised money on my birthday for suicide prevention. We miss you and love you always.

Love,
Mom

Happy 4th of July. Your favorite holiday. Alisha is 18 today, she is beautiful, loving, kind and funny. You have a daughter to be proud of. Thank you for giving me such a wonderful granddaughter.

Not an easy day even after 3 years the heartbreak and sadness is especially felt on June 5th, the day you took your last breath and went home. I am comforted that you are at peace from the pain that hurt you. I wish I could have taken it away and made it all better like when you were a little boy. I wish I could talk to you. I wish I could see your smile. I wish you were still here. I miss you. Love Mom

Alisha graduated today Tommy. On her way to college in the fall. She is such a beautiful young lady. I know how proud you are and how much you missed being here today. Love you, Mom

Happy Easter Tommy
My heart keeps you close to me today. I love you and miss you every day.

On this day, two years ago, your life here ended and your new life began in Heaven. My heart aches and my mind still can't grasp you not being here. I miss so many things about you, your beautiful smile, your laugh, goofy humor, warm hugs, stubborn determination, and just seeing you made me happy in ways only a mother knows. My love for you son is eternal just like life. I thank God for you and the time he gave us. Much love, Mom

Happy Birthday Tommy. I gave birth to my baby boy 42 years ago. I think of you every day and remember the joy you brought to my life. You are loved today, tomorrow and forever. Me and Tara went to see "Miracles from Heaven" and shared memories of you. You may no longer be here but you are still with us. Love you, Mom

Happy Father's Day Tommy

Missing you and all the ways you loved your kids. They sure are so much like you in so many ways. I love you.

Happy Birthday Tommy
Celebrating you today and all the ways your life mattered. I remember your birth with joy and happiness. Making your favorite dinner taco pie with Tara and watching one of your favorite movies "Youngbloods." Miss you every day and love you always. Love Mom

Miss you Tommy this is such a beutiful memorial that was done for you by your Mom loving thoughts of you always Love and miis you Aunt Paula

Happy New Year 2015
It's been 7 long months today that you have been gone. I still find it hard to believe you won't be with us this year. Tommy and Taylor will graduate from high school in June. I am sad you will not be there to see them get their diplomas. I know you will be there in spirit and I will be there to congratulate and hug them for you. I love you and miss you every day. Mom

Merry Christmas Tommy. Missing you and wishing we could spend this Christmas with you. We lit a candle and said a prayer for you and your children. I love you my son.

I can't remember how old Tommy was, but when I would come over I'd teach him card tricks. He was a fast learner, and would try them out on Tara.

The one memory We will never forget,when you guys came over for Jennifers birthday on Pine street...He was standing in the landing going up stairs,looking out the window watching the trains go by,then he yells out..This reminds me of the Shady Rest,look at all the trains going by..so cute..

Today I bought gifts for a 10 year old boy through Angel Tree in your honor. I also bought presents from Building Bridges which helps veterans to rebuild their lives. These are two causes that I know are near to your heart and that's where I want to be.

Love Mom

Happy Thanksgiving Tommy
Not as happy without you. You were in our words and thoughts, our hearts and prayers.

Love,
Mom