If tears had the power to bring you back, you would be by my side now, as I have cried an endless river for you. The absence of you, my beloved son, has left me feeling hollow and lost. Every day feels like a struggle without you, and life will never be the same again. It's like living in a never-ending nightmare that brings me sorrow each day. You made a positive impact on everyone you met and your memory will last forever. I know I must try to stay occupied and focus on work, just as you would have wanted me to and I will do that in due time. You are forever cherished in my heart, my dear son, and I will always hold onto the love, memories, and laughter we shared.

Love, mom❤️

 I can still hear the laughter of friends celebrating when I called Lani to tell her that I had made it home after graduation.  May the memories that you shared together give you strength and courage to move forward and laugh again. I know that God will keep and comfort each of you during these difficult days.  Judge Joycelyn Elmore 

Dear John,

We love and miss you so much, our dear son. Every day, every hour, every minute, we think of you and the memories we shared together. You were such a bright light in our lives, and your passing has left a gaping hole in our hearts.

We remember the day you were born, how excited we were to hold you in our arms for the first time. You were so tiny, but you had such a big personality, even back then. We knew from that moment on that you were going to do great things, and we were so proud to be your parents.

As you grew up, you never ceased to amaze us. Your curiosity, your intelligence, your sense of humor - you had it all, John. You were a kind and compassionate person, always looking out for others and wanting to make the world a better place. We were so lucky to have you in our lives, and we're so grateful for every moment we shared with you.

We remember the times you made us laugh, the times you made us proud, and the times you made us feel loved. You had a way of making everyone feel special, John, and that was one of your greatest gifts. You had a heart of gold, and you always put others before yourself.

We wish we could turn back time, John. We wish we could have you back with us, laughing and joking and making memories. But we know that's not possible. All we can do is hold on to the memories we have, and cherish them in our hearts.

So, our dear son, rest in peace. We love you more than words can say. We'll always love you, now and forever. You will never be forgotten, John. You will always be in our hearts, and we'll carry you with us wherever we go.

With all our love,

Mom and Dad ❤️