“Dad... Today was a huge success.... Because of u, we were able to make a lot of adults and children smile today.... I hope u were too as u looked upon us from heaven...thank u for teaching us the joy of sharing with others.... Especially those who least expect it....your huge, generous giving heart lives through us, your grandchild, and hopefully many generations to come.... We love and miss u daddy.... Merry christmas”

“Hey dad.. Sixteen years is a long time. You've been at the back of my mind all day.. and I keep trying to not think too much to avoid getting upset.. but I don't want you to think you're not remembered! Tomorrow'll be tough, but you're remembered, missed, and treasured forever. Love you always. - jessica”

“Dad, It's times like this when it's hardest.... When i'm so happy i can't contain it.How I wish you were here to share this special day with me.... to watch me doing this right! I miss you're smile... and feeling your love. I hope you're smiling down at me. Love you and miss you! xoxoxooxxo”

“you may not have known a million people but the few you did know, you ment the world to. still thinking of you, and still missing you.”

“Grandma always used to say 'oh my land' if she was surprised or shocked about something. And who could forget her amazing cabbage rolls :-)”