The man that loved more than everyone. A bright soul. Accepted everyone as well as laughed at everyone. He gave me all my nicknames that; at the time I hated. Now I hold them dear. I miss his love, his phone calls from a different number every time. But, most, I miss his genuine love, spirit, and laugh.
I am grateful for any & ALL remembrances that have come my way these last 2 years of Damien’s being gone. It was a much harder journey than I expected at this time but I suspect it was because I was not in shock or fog at this point of time. I remembered very clearly every day leading up to his passing in a SD hospital…..I saw my son 2 days before he passed & I am continually grateful for this gift. I know where he was, that he was cared for & it was his time to exit. He suffers no more & so for that my suffering in that way also is no more……but I miss this son who made me a Mother & never left a conversation w/o his expression of love. How fortunate am I to have his VM & written notes to find the true him over & over again. I rest in a support group called “Compassionate Friends” who all have lost a child before the natural order of things…..all the support groups I found were due to Damien & they are the reason I am still here. I appreciate all those who loved Damien & gave a part of him back to me……that has become priceless.
Damien, you were one of the good ones! The last time I had seen you we were all smiles, I was so excited for you and so proud of you! I know you're rejoicing in heaven watching over all your loved ones.
My memories of Damien was his sense of humor and love/loyalty to his friends and family. There were so many great memories shared at his memorial. He was truly loved by many. I’m sad that he’s gone so we can no longer share our chicken/rooster stories. I love you Damien! Till we meet again!💙❤️🙏🐓🐔
I love seeing these photos posted from so many people and moments in Damien's life. I will always remember Damein for his love of family, his kind heart, and how he always ended his calls with "I love you." Thank you, Damien, for leaving us with the knowledge that we were all loved by you. We miss you greatly...