2 years ago... / Ashlee
It took my breath away, walking into another funeral home, the same day, two years after you left us. It seemed so surreal. I told my mom I couldn't believe I was doing this again.
We layed Mike's dad to rest that day. He left us as unexpectedly as you did. Hug him for us all, we miss him. He won't be at our wedding, he won't see our babies, it breaks my heart...
But hey, have a beer with him. He loved the Yankees. Tell him how much he's missed.
Baby Girl / Daddy
Anymore i virtually am at a loss for most words. The changes in life since you left are immense. So i keep to myself. But your never very far from my thoughts. Please watch over your Mom, Scooter & "Pudgie" too. And for heavens sake keep an eye on that lunatic brother of yours. One day at a time... I miss you Rikki Leigh Close
I can't believe its been 2 years, I remember the last time we hung out like it was yesterday. You, me, and guynes hanging out on 188th drinking a 12pack just talking it up about college. I've been thinking about you today... I miss you! Watch over your family and friends.
I LOVE YOU!!!! / Mommy
Dearest Daughter, This day two years ago, brings back the worst memories of my life. I just want it all to go away. I just want you back... I LOVE YOU AND I MISS YOU MORE THAN I CAN SAY! WHY DID YOU LEAVE, I JUST WANT TO KNOW WHY! Forever I will cherish you and love you. You will always be my little girl, my angel. Mommy Close
Our Angel Up Above / Sherrie Kitterman
Rikki Leigh, Two years ago you left this place we all call earth. Today is a very sad day for so many of us that had the pleasure of having you in their life. Although, you have moved on to bigger and better things, it's the holes in our hearts that ache. You are missed so much. We all take life for granted each and every day and do not realize how precious life is. I still hear the pain from your moms voice on this day two years ago when she called me. It echos throughout my mind on a daily basis. Although you are not with us, you will always live on in our hearts. No one can ever take our precious memories away. Please wrap your arms around your family, especially today. I love you Rikki Leigh and will miss you for the rest of my life. God Bless you.........xoxo Close
I sat with your brother and sister last night watching a movie. Then afterwards read "Twas the Night Before Christmas" to them as always. Words changed, laughter injected as usual. A tradition i hold dear with each passing year. I know you were there laughing with us.
Still i miss your presence baby girl. This worlds just not the same without your beautiful smile, laughter and strong wit. Merry Christmas Rikki Leigh where ever you are Close
To all our friends and family / Mommy
A candle was lit on 12/11/06 by the lead singer and vocalist of The Goo Goo Dolls. He dedicated the song that you are hearing now to our family. Rikki would be so very thrilled because they were one of her favorite groups. I want to wish each and everyone of our friends a very Merry Christmas, and may all the love that can shine upon you be with each and every one of you for the New Year. God Bless and please continue to keep Rikki's memory alive by lighting candles and visiting this wonderful site. Thank-you,Gwen Close
Unforgettable/ Mommy
You asked me one day if you were forgetable, and now I know exactly how you felt. The answer my daughter is "NO". We will never be forgotten by those who truly matter, only by those who never cared enough to remember. My love to you always, Mommy Close
random thought / Brian Suggs (Friend)
so random thought....
yesterday i was driving to class and a george strait song "carrying your love with me" came on the radio. ...and for whatever reason a memory popped up of me walking back to our spanish class after lunch in 9th grade singing that song and you came up from behind me a just started singing along. i'm pretty sure we sang that song all the way back to class. ...anyway...it made me laugh. i still think about you girl. i miss that laugh of yours!
Thniking of You / Amanda Murray (Friend)
Thinking of you today and everyday... Play hard and soar in the skies Close
Prayers and Love for the Lewis Family and Ashley and her mother! / Sylvia Mortensen (One of Granny's Bestest Friends )Read >>
Prayers and Love for the Lewis Family and Ashley and her mother! / Sylvia Mortensen (One of Granny's Bestest Friends )
Rikki, I am so sad to here about your friend Steve. I did not know Steve but those were two of the most awsome, most touching , most memorable messages I have ever read from your brother Kristofer. Rikki, you have created a place for people to come and grieve, cry, remember, pray, and love on each other. You and you alone...and a thank you to your entire family! I know that this is bringing all of us to a closer walk with our Lord Jesus Christ. I can just imagine you and Jesus welcoming Steve and all the other loved ones into Heaven. I am so priveledged to be able to read all about you .I pray that God will heal hearts and minds so that we can all meet again in Heaven. My love hugs, kisses and prayers to your family, Auntie Syl
Alone in the sky / Kristofer (Brother)
~Rikki~ Today I was sitting on our patio on such a beautiful day up here with the clearest of blue skies and I prayed for Steve's health and for Ashley's family, it was then that I notice a bird flying alone through the bare sky. I was sure that someone upstairs had heard my prayers, until I found out later that night that Steve had passed. It seems as though it was just yesterday we were laughing and having good times cruising the intercoastal on his boat, without a care in the world. I was so angry that the glimmer of hope I had earlier in the day had vanished. But could it be that bird soaring over me was the answer to all my prayers? Maybe it was his soul soaring over our heads assuring me that everything would be okay and he was flying high once again. I am so grateful that he is no longer suffering but I hurt for Ashley and her family, so I ask of you now please stand at the gates of Heaven and welcome him into your world. One day we will all be reunited again soaring over the blue skies together. Until then memories of all our wonderful times as two united families will sound loudly in our hearts and in our minds. I love you Rikki. Close
Another Angel in Heaven / Mommy
Dearest Daughter, I know that you are their to welcome Steve into Heaven. Rikki, Please guide him and stay close by his side. He is such a wonderful soul and I know together you will both share great memories of both families that you hold so dear. Please watch over Lisa and Ashley through their time of sorrow, they will need such strength and support and I know that you are the Angel of strength. Memories of the day you passed are flooding my head and my heart, I remember the overwhelming feeling of aloneness and numbness. I think this is God's way of protecting us from the worst pain that one can experience. I know that you will be their with the family walking them through the steps and the healing process that will eventually take place. Rikki, I have such faith that Steve is in good hands and that he is at peace. Thank-you, I love you and miss you with all my heart. P.s. Watch over your brother too, he needs you in his heart to help Ashley with the days ahead. Goodnight my Angel. Close
Why?/ Kristofer Lewis (Brother)
~Rikki~ Why do such bad things always happen to such good people. Everyday we turn on the news and read the papers to hear nothing but terror, murder, rape, etc..yet the lives of such amazing people are taken. Looking down on us I'm sure you know about Ashley's father and Rikki I am on my knees begging for you to please do anything you can to help him pull through. Steve is such an amazing man who has faught through so many struggles to raise a beautiful young daughter and the sweetest wife. Rikki please help for some kind of medical miracle, Ashley and Lisa do not deserve this and nor does Steve. If there is any way possible please talk to The Lord and help him pull through. For the first time, Rikki, there is a problem that I am unable to solve and I would do anything if The Man upstairs and yourself could help me out. I love you Rikki. Please hear my prayers. AMEN.
Happy Birthday Rikki / Annmarie Miller Mother Of Angel Paul Read >>
Happy Birthday Rikki / Annmarie Miller Mother Of Angel Paul Close
Happy Birthday my ANGEL / Granny With Love Read >>
Happy Birthday my ANGEL / Granny With Love
Happy Birthday in heaven baby girl, oh how I wish we could all be together to celebrate ( I wouldnt even make you wear a silly tiera!) Sept. 30 1983 was a special and very happy year-oh "IF" we could turn back the clock BUT-- you were here and blessed our lives with SO-so much joy and laughter, how I miss that silly giggle yor beautiful smile and just everything about you. Be happy and keep all the family around you (dont let Uncle Edward pick on you to much) You have to know how we all miss you so. So, till we all get there keep danceing. Love you and miss you so. Hugs & kisses from Grandpa Noel and GRanny Close
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