Justin Keele's Make A Difference Award

Justin
Another Mother’s Day has come and gone without you. We were fortunate to be able to spend the Mother’s Day weekend with Nicole, Mike and our precious grandchildren. You have taught me how precious time together is and just how fragile life can be. In my quiet thoughts, grief still remains a regular companion. Because I think of you so often, I feel you always are with me. Most of the time, my thoughts of you bring me happiness. However, on days meant for family, your absence causes my heart to ache. There is so much I would love to share with you. Focusing on gratitude has helped me through the tough times. And one of the things I am most grateful for is being a mom to you and Nicole. Nothing can take away that gift!

Love forever and always,
mom

Susan
5/14/2012 9:04:45 PM69.19.14.42

Hey buddy, it's been awhile since I wrote on here, but I just want you to know that you are still in my thoughts constantly & I love you & miss you like crazy. There has been so many times where I just wanna call up & chat w/ you, & more so just hang out. I always think of how different things would be if you were still here & how many more crazy stories we would be able to tell each other as our lives progress. I'm pretty positive that you would be playing a role in some new crazy stories. Anyway, I love you buddy, & I know you are always w/ me in my adventures. I think you would be proud of me & your closest friends as we venture through this crazy thing called life. I just wish you were here w/ all of us because it would be that much more amazing. Love you brother. & I miss you so much yet I know you are rockin the upstairs area likes its nobodies bidness ;)
Nate
4/16/2012 3:56:03 PM98.210.143.135

Justin

I miss you so very much!

Love forever and always, mom
Susan
4/7/2012 8:19:26 PM69.19.14.17

"A heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others."
We all love and miss you so much.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Love forever and always,
mom and dad
Susan
2/14/2012 5:29:30 AM66.82.9.74

I actually just remembered one other story I'd like to share. This took place while we were going to Cutten Elementary. Me Justin and Josh Reynolds were staying the night at Joshs parents house. Justin called me and said "Andy bring something over" I was like "what do you want me to bring?" He said "it doesn't matter bring anything." I showed up to Joshs house with a pickle in a plastic bag. He couldn't stop laughing he kept asking me "Why would you bring a pickle in a bag?" All 3 of us just looked at each other and started to laugh. We laughed pretty much all night, later that night we attempted to record a rap song and try to get it on the radio (Power 96.3) unsucessfully but regardless it was a blast! Like I said previously, even though we didn't spend as much time as I'd like too or even get to become as close of friends with Justin as I wish I could've. Some of my fondest childhood memories were with Justin because he just knew how to have a good time and keep everyone in the room smiling :)
Andy Gibbs
1/26/2012 4:17:23 PM159.53.78.144

I grew up with Justin we went through Cutten,Winship and Eureka High together. I never really became as close with him as I wish I could've. I've always had nothing but positive feelings and care for him. It had been a long time since the last time I'd seen him and I heard through some mutual friends of our tragic loss. It's unfortunate that such a bright light in the world was taken away from us at such a young age. I just recently came across this site, I've been wanting to say something but didn't know what to say until last night... Justin actually came to me in my dream. I'm not going to lie, lately I've been having some real trials and disappointments and have been trying to keep my head up but not doing the best job at it. Last night in my dream, I was in a lake of water struggling to move and stay above water. There were some people riding Sea Doos and I'd try to catch a ride but it wasn't working. Sure enough out of nowhere Justin shows up in a white Sea Doo. He throws me a rope with a handle and I'm gliding along and trying to get myself up (water skiing style)On the way to the shore he's yelling at me "Pick yourself up, Pick yourself up!" And you know what, I did! We get to the shore and we ran into an abandoned house and look for a hiding spot. We're just hanging out and talk for a bit before I woke up. It was so vivid it was like we had been hanging out every day for the last 15 years. When I woke up I was saying to myself. He's right I need to pick myself up. So I'd like to say, "Thanks Justin for being there for me when I wasn't there for myself! I know we weren't the best of friends but we grew up together and I'll always have a spot for you in my heart! I just felt like I should share my dream as it felt he really was there for me and was encouraging to not get so down on myself. My love, thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends. I am glad I was able to share my visit from Justin last night with everyone. Again God Bless much love and till next time....
Andy
1/26/2012 4:00:27 PM159.53.78.144

Justin

Another holiday season has come and gone without you. With our two little grandchildren, we are beginning to experience holiday joy again as a family. You would be so excited about all the latest electronic gadgets that have flooded the market. We miss your expertise in decifering all the new electronic equipment.
But no matter how much fun and laughter we share, I cannot deny that a part of my spirit and my heart left with you seven years ago. When all the packages have been opened, family gatherings have come to an end and the decorations taken down, the normality of life resumes. We keep busy, but your constant absence is always with your dad and me. We share our memories of you which bring us both joy and sorrow. I hope you are watching over us and keeping Nana and Papa company with Rudy at your side. Someday we will all be together again. Until then I will miss you every day.

Love forevever and always
Mom
Susan
1/1/2012 6:32:55 PM66.82.9.54

Justin

Today your cousin Craig became a daddy of a precious baby boy. I can only imagine what fun you two would have had sharing Daddy stories. Another of life's most wonderful events that you were not able to experience.
You are missed.....

Love, mom
Susan
12/5/2011 7:05:16 PM66.82.9.99

Nov 2011

Justin, I am thinking of upcoming holidays knowing they will be joyful yet sad, because you are not with us. We had such fun as a family celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas together. Now that we are grandparents, we are starting new traditions and creating new family memories. Holidays are becoming more fun again.
There is so much to be thankful for …treasured memories of the past, the blessings of each day, family and friends- old and new and the comfort of a warm and loving home. Losing you has certainly focused my attention on the importance of living for today and being grateful. I understand that everything in life changes and ends. That acknowledgment in the forefront of my mind makes me grateful for each day. But experiencing life’s events also reminds me of all we are missing without you. In my quiet moments alone tears often fill my eyes and my throat tightens up. Then I remind myself of the wonderful memories you so delightfully filled our lives with and my heart smiles.You are always with me…

Love forever and always,
mom

Susan
11/19/2011 5:44:08 PM66.82.9.74

Thinking of you at this Halloween time of year and all the great costumes you came up with! My personal favorite was the 'One night stand'! I miss hearing the never ending fun you brought to Jodi.
Kim McLaughlin
10/30/2011 6:05:35 AM74.197.245.186

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