Dad,

So much time has passed but your presence is still felt. Generally speaking, everyone is doing well and we think/speak of you often. Some days are harder than others, of course, but the good always outweighs the bad and I consider myself blessed for that. I could use this tribute space to share more but, in the end, I'm confident that you already know because you're with us every day in our hearts. Of course we all would prefer if you were tangible but, despite that, your presence is still felt and appreciated. Love you Dad.

-Josh

How lucky I am to have a brother like you whose love I knew to be true. Thinking of you today and always remembering your kindness patience and spiritual love and those same priceless gifts you shared with your godchild as you shared with your own. I know you’d be proud of her and the young lady she is today. Forever loved bro! Happy heavenly birthday! 

Hey Dad, I was thinking about you recently, especially because of everything going on both in my own life and with the world at large. What a crazy time! If the world ever needed your undying optimism and concern for the well-being of others, it's now. I strive to live and share what you taught me but some times are harder than others. Nonetheless, I endure- it's what we're supposed to do, right? Even the strongest and most dedicated among us need rest on occasion though- I mean, God even rested on the seventh day and if he's allowed to rest, aren't we as well? I'm starting to ramble so I'm going to try and wrap some stuff up before bed but I just wanted to let you know that I, and many others (especially within the family) are thinking about you. Love you and miss you more than ever.

-Josh

Hey Dad,

Sorry I didn't message on your birthday- things have been so busy with my campaign for judge and I fell asleep Sunday night sooner than I expected! I'm working super hard, everyone is, to try and make this goal a reality. No matter what I do, I always try to keep my mind on the things I want and off the things I don't, just like you taught me. There's no doubt in my mind that you'd be proud, regardless of the outcome; I've given people hope, showing them a glimpse of what's possible if I were elected, and that's its own reward. I haven't visited you at the church in a while, but I want you to know that I still think of you often. Amira is getting so big! She'd have loved you and you her, I know it. One day the pain will be gone and we'll be together, but at least for now it has become more manageable. Anyway, it's late so I'd better try and get some sleep- I haven't had near enough lately but I know what I'm doing is worth it and this too shall pass. Love you Dad.

-Josh

Hi sweetheart. There isn’t a day that goes by I don’t think of you! The last tribute I left was in 2017. That’s because my bowel ruptured at Christmas and had to have 3 surgeries, 9 units of blood and was in hospital 50 days. Then I just came out of hospital and found out I needed neck surgery and went to mayo for an 11 hour surgery with a plate screws and 2 rods, then I had to have a lower back surgery in March and finally an additional surgery to correct all the problems from 2017. Everything was handled by your capable sons and Angi was with me for both spine surgeries! I am on the mend enjoying all 3 of my granddaughters and raising our 12 year old Brooklyn. She is so wonderful, I know how proud you would be! Zoey looks like Jason and acts like josh. Amira sort of has some of Brooklyn’s characteristics when she was younger. Nick just called last night to let us know he is engaged! Our lives are moving along. I know one day we will be together with God but until then I have to keep these kids in line! I miss you sweetheart. I am blessed to have such a wonderful family to watch over me but I miss you so much. Please know my love has never faltered❤️Always we have been one! I love you my WaWa rest assured there has never been another! God bless my angel! Love your loving wife, linda❤️

Hi Dad,
I just wanted you know I was thinking of you today. I've had the wonderful experience of taking the family down to FL for a summer trip - kinda like the one we used to do when I was a youth. Its been so good seeing my extended family all doing well - in addition to seeing the new generation of us Bugejas enjoying the same wonderful experiences you and mom provided when we were young.
Its such a great feeling to be a Dad. I see so much life in Zoey. It doesn't matter where we are or what that little girl has gotten into, when I hold that child tight as she smiles bigger than the sky, I just know the joy I feel has to be the same joy you had when you held Brooklyn, Josh, Nick and I. My face used to light up as bright as that little girl's, just embracing the joyous moment we are sharing together. I finally feel that same father love you have always had for us and its such a wonderful feeling. I always know when I'm with the kids you are always right by my side basking in the love we are feeling.
Today we took the family to see the New Lion King film. It reminded me when Grandma took us to the original one when Josh and I were 10. It was so nice to see the girls having fun, experiencing the same joy we used to. I will say I teared up though when Simba got to the part of losing his dad; each time I heard the Voice of Mufasa speak to give comfort to Simba I felt as if you were the one speaking. I was really glad the theater was dark because the tears were starting to come up. I just really miss you Dad. 
On a side note - You'd be excited to hear Josh is doing well with his Work Out and staying active in weight training - and Nick is doing awesome with his I.T Job as a lead programmer. As for me - I'm in a transitional stage in my life but I know we are moving in a positive direction. This next year I plan on getting back in to my physical regiment, while also fully embracing new promotion opportunities as I continue to excel and grow. I still don't know what the future holds, but one's things for certain, I'm following the Four Rules you shared:
1. Always have someone to Love - you have to have people in your life you love and care for. 
2. Always have something to do - it doesn't matter if you're a carpenter or the President, you have to have purpose in your life and the roles you play.
3. Always have something to strive for - its not good enough to just being - you have to set life goals you want to accomplish and STRIVE for them.
4. and last, Always have something to look forward to - this can be a simple trip you are excited about going on, or it can be a small thing like the release of a new movie, but always find the joy of what is about to happen.
As you used to say "you can have anything you want in this world, just not at the same time"
We miss you Dad - more than you will ever know. Thank you for our quiet talks. Even now I know you are always listening. Love you always, Jason

Hey Dad, it's been a while since I've visited or left a message on here but things are going pretty well. My beautiful wife Meredith had a baby girl we named Amira and in just a couple of days our sweet baby is going to be a year old!!! You'd have absolutely adored her as you did with Brooklyn (the photos of you with her give me some idea of how you both would have looked together, especially since she looks so much like Brooklyn). Everyone is doing well and mom's birthday is also coming up; another occasion we all miss you but know that you are in our hearts and on our minds.

I've been actively working to eat right and work out and believe I am starting to show positive results, both physically and emotionally. Sometimes I hear music on in the gym (you'd have called it Rock and Roll, despite the radio labeling it as "classic rock") and I imagine you and I working out and growing stronger together, like when I was much younger. I don't have a work out partner at present (didn't in law school either come to think of it) but somehow I always feel like you're there with me, encouraging me to push just a little harder and reminding me of how far I've come since I started; it makes things easier and keeps me focused.

I know that you'd be proud regardless but I think you'd be impressed with how committed and disciplined I've been with this, especially since I seem to have actively avoided it for so long (bad food choices have always been a personal vice, especially soda, but they're gone now and I plan to keep it that way). Thanks again for everything and sorry I don't visit/write more but please take comfort in knowing things are good and you helped raised me with the skills necessary to maximize my potential. Love you.
-Josh

Hi sweetheart, I'm sorry but as usual I was unable to write on your birthday ! It. Seems I lose my concentration when I am remembering your special day. As I reminisced yesterday I was thinking about your
28th birthday it was our 1 st year married and we were so happy. I decided to surprise your mom with a " thank you" bouquet of bird of paradise flowers flown in from Hawaii  Remember how we laughed when your mom told me they were LATE for valentines! I tried to explain how I was thanking her for giving birth to the most wonderful man in the world but the concept of her giving birth to you didn't come through clear. I felt the same way 30 years later and I still feel that way. I miss you every day. Your smile, touch, witty humor , JUST YOU!! Life goes on every day and my feelings have never changed I am not in shock and not crying every day 5 years was enough, however; I close my eyes and see you and at night I feel your touch and during the day I catch a glimpse o you out of the corner

Hey Dad, I haven't been by in a while but I wanted to let you know that I do think of you often. I don't recall writing on this before but after reading through some of the other tributes left on your page, I immediately felt the love others have for you, like I do. Hopefully my writing can pay them back for that. It's so easy to not talk about how we feel, even if that's what we want the most.

I want you to know that things are going well and I'm happy. I follow much of your advice and especially the whole, "keep your mind on the things you want and off the things you don't" bit. Although your nonstop optimism seemed annoying at times, it is definitely one of the things I miss most about you. No matter what struggle I face for myself or the benefit of others, I often hear your voice encouraging me on and that gives me strength to push forward. Thank you for always having faith in me.

I've married a wonderful woman and I take comfort in knowing that you'd have gladly welcomed her into the family and I believe you two would have gotten along quite well. Like you, she likes old movies, especially musicals, and I know she would have appreciated your humor. Anyway, just wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you. Love you Dad.

-Josh

Hey Dad, I haven't been by in a while but I wanted to let you know that I do think of you often. I don't recall writing on this before but after reading through some of the other tributes left on your page, I immediately felt the love others have for you, like I do. Hopefully my writing can pay them back for that. It's so easy to not talk about how we feel, even if that's what we want the most.

I want you to know that things are going well and I'm happy. I follow much of your advice and especially the whole, "keep your mind on the things you want and off the things you don't" bit. Although your nonstop optimism seemed annoying at times, it is definitely one of the things I miss most about you. No matter what struggle I face for myself or the benefit of others, I often hear your voice encouraging me on and that gives me strength to push forward. Thank you for always having faith in me.

I've married a wonderful woman and I take comfort in knowing that you'd have gladly welcomed her into the family and I believe you two would have gotten along quite well. Like you, she likes old movies, especially musicals, and I know she would have appreciated your humor. Anyway, just wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you. Love you Dad.

-Josh

Thinking of you and wishing you were here. I want to thank you for raising such a wonderful son. Jason is such a wonderful father and husband and I know you would be so proud. I can see your kind and thoughtful ways in him when he smiles, has a tender word, teaches Hunter the importance of respecting his mother and grandmother. I see you in the little things each day, and I see you in Zoey. She's so beautiful and Brooklyn adores her. We love you and will miss you until we see you again.
Love,
Anji

Walt. Today is your birthday my beloved! The greatest birthday gift I can ever give you is my undying love. For 30 years we were a team. We ran hand in hand together and I loved every minute of it! Your legacy is a memorial to all that you were. Your sons and grand daughters  Brooklyn is 8 now and still recites stories of her and papa! You have a new little Jason now : it is Zoey. She looks and acts like her daddy even though she is only 21/2 months old! You could not be more proud of anything as you would your 3 sons. Sting, handsome, smart and hard working young men. Always there for their mom no matter what! Just like you taught them! I will always mourn for your loss my darling! Not quite so visible as
At first but the pain is always there that I will always feel of your loss in my life. You will always be in a special part of my heart my darling and I know one day we will run through the sands of heaven together again! I pray for your eternal peace each night and know that you have the peace you so deserve! I love you wawa

Hi Dad! I wanted you to know we are all doing well. I now have a 2 1/2 month old daughter!! Zoey is amazing, but I am sure you already know since you were the first person to meet her in heaven. We miss you greatly dad. I know one day we'll be reunited. Today I take a moment to honor you. I love you Dad. Thank you again for being the strongest man I ever knew. Until then take care and be at peace.

My darling, there isn't a day I am not with you. I know we were soul mates and our souls are inter- twined. I miss your touch, your smile and your presence. I try every day to be strong for our family. Please rest in peace and love. You are so very loved! Brooklyn has your pictures to look at each day and tells me things the two of you did..I love you eternally

I love you dad; I enjoyed our small talk today. Today I wanted to take a quick moment and let you know we are all doing well and staying strong. Our family ties are filled with love and acceptance. We love you and miss you greatly; Each day in life, I find a little bit more of you in me and I thank you for planting such wonderful seeds in all of us. Take care. Your son, Jason

Thinking of you today, Walt. I went down to look at the tree planted at the River Park. It is getting so big, it's foliage looks amazing, I just know you would have loved it.

We miss you and love you, always and forever.
Anji

On Walter’s 1st heavenly anniversary flowers & prayers dedicated in the parish where he remains and in Largo, Fl in honor of my brother, my friend, forever missed and forever loved. A memorial ride to National cemetery in Sarasota celebrated this anniversary of three generation of Walters now forever together. We pray for peace and hope until the day we meet again. Miss you bro, your sister

Dear Walter ,May God's angels surround you today and let you know how much you are loved and missd on this earth. Your brothers heart will never be the same without you ,he loved you so much, always protected you growing up as brother .And though the years will go by ones deep love never die's for another . Many were enriched by knowing you Walter, Happy Birthday in Heaven.

Today is our Dad's "58"th birthday first one celebrated in Heaven. As a family we have decided to plant a tree in Dad's memory down by his favorite park-the river park in Fort Smith. We are still looking at types of trees to pick from that would be appropriate for both the area and for capturing Dad's personality. We do know at this point it will be a tree in the large family category.

Please know my prayers are with your family. I just saw the notice in the paper. Walter was such a kind man, and even though I had met him only a few times, he was a great example of a Christian who wished to follow the Lord in all things. Paula R

I have known this family for many many years. They came into my life when Nick was a little boy. Walt would walk him over to Tilles Elementary School so that I could work with him. "Go in Peace Walt, Go in Peace

walter will be missed.he always had a smile and a kind word ..rest in peace Walter.

Fly away Walter, on the wings on God.
You will truly be missed.
Aunt Dorothy

I remember when your dad dropped you guys off at my house to watch movies about 30 mins later, your Dad came back with 5 or 6 pizza for us all. It was a great. He will be missed.