I Love You, Son

• by Teresa R
• 1 year ago

I read these replies, and I genuinely feel like "someone gets it." I lost my son on July 27, 2022. He was 33. He was watching TV, fell asleep, and didn't wake up. It's been 24 days today, and I still don't feel like it's real. When the phone rings, I think it's him. His funeral is next Friday, and whilst I feel reality may sink in then, our heartbreak isn't over. Genetic testing which will take months is being carried out in the hope of finding a cause for his passing. Until that is complete, we are unable to register his death. My head is blank, just filled with emptiness. I feel lost and disconnected from my family and myself. I continue to text him and talk to him when I'm sobbing on my own. I gain comfort knowing he looked peaceful, but that comfort doesn't ease my broken heart. For those who have lost someone they loved dearly, I feel your pain, I feel your loss, I feel your suffering. You are not alone...

• by Jacqueline Pettaway
• 2 years ago

My name is MS Jackie. My son's life was taken away by a heartless murderer that he didn't know. Jamal was 28 years old when he left me! My son was one of the sweetest, humblest young men I knew, and he was very respectful. He left behind his only child which was his son, 3 siblings (one sister and 2 brothers)! All of his family is broken! God is our only refuge. The days get harder and harder by the hour. May God continue to give all of us the continued strength to endure our pain and broken hearts! They say that the pain gets easier. That's so far from the truth. Losing a child is a different kind of hurt. You carried your child in your womb and had that connection. Cutting the cord never disconnected the love that surpasses all understanding! May God bless all of our broken-hearted on this site.

• by Paula Bodine
• 2 years ago

I lost my 43-year-old son to a tragic motorcycle accident June 25th 2021 (9 weeks ago). He was my life! I'm not handling his loss at all. I will always be expecting him to walk through our door. Tomorrow, September 5th, will be his 44th birthday. I want to have a celebration with family and friends, with his favorites, burgers, dogs and cheesecake with strawberries, but I can't pull myself together. He will always be my little boy.

• by Jill A Malnar
• 4 years ago

I'm so sad to read all these sad stories. I feel like I'm reading my own . I lost my 25-year-old son in a accident one year ago today. I spend more time in my room than I ever have. I lost not only my child but my best bud. I'm a changed person. Twenty-five is too young to die. I ponder why it wasn't me. I'm old and lucky if I have 20 years left. James was a character. He was loving, kind, and never said a bad word about nobody. I feel the pain of others. So sorry!

• by Andrea Lea
• 5 years ago

I lost my son Mason June 2nd this year. He would have been 26 on the 26th of June. The pain is unbearable. I feel bad for crying and breaking down, so I do it when people are not around. My prayers are with the ones who have lost people they loved so deeply in their lives. God bless.

• by Subhash Bansal
• 5 years ago

In our vicinity, a couple abruptly lost their 19-year-old son last Sunday in a tragic manner. The deceased was a classmate of my grandson and used to visit our home off and on. I have been thinking about his parents' plight since then. Your poem, "I Love You, Son," helped me to empathize with them. It also helped me to de-stress myself a bit.
Thank you very much.
Subhash Bansal

• by Lorie Haacke
• 5 years ago

I, too, am missing my son, Andy. He had the most beautiful smile and big brown eyes. He died last year on his 32nd birthday. It is a long and depressing story - but through his life, I found mine. In 1994, my little brother died by suicide. I was introduced to The Compassionate Friends, a self-help, non-profit grief group for families who have lost a child, sibling, or grandchild. In 2013, my sister, then 41, died in a roll-over, leaving behind 4 kids. I have been and still am a part of our local chapter of The Compassionate Friends. If you can find the strength and courage, please find a chapter. There are parents all around the world who share your pain. You are not alone. I know my son and siblings are with me, and miss them so very much. But I keep on living, looking for purpose and practicing good will. God bless you all.

• by Rose Williams
• 5 years ago

In July of 2016, my oldest daughter went to sleep and never woke up. While I was grieving the loss of her, I found out 6 months later my youngest daughter had the last stage of bone cancer. She passed away April 2017. I am now grieving the loss of both my daughters. On January 2, 2018, my son was murdered. In 16 months I lost my 3 children. My son was the last of my children. Now all I feel is pain. My children were and always will be my life.

• by Jenny
• 6 years ago

I lost my son, Jereme Lee, 2 months ago due to an aneurysm. My world collapsed as we did not know about this aneurysm that can just take our boy of 21 years old away without sign or any symptoms. He was a healthy boy with a bright future. It was just the beginning of his world in university life. We looked up to him for taking care of us as we will be retiring soon. Now our world is upside down. Every minutes I think of him as my son always with me each day of his life. He was very attached to me from small a small child. I gave up my career from the day he was born. Now I'm left with nothing because my world belonged to him. I feel lost and without many friends, I cannot accept the fact he is gone. I don't know how long I can struggle to be strong again. I lose my faith and interest in all things. As earlier I lost my mom too before my son. It happened in a time period of just 2 weeks.

• by Jeanette McEachen
• 6 years ago

I find it hard to imagine others have gone through the same as me. Our son died as a result of the Christchurch earthquake 22.2.11. His death could have been avoided, which is difficult to come to terms with. The property manager was told on numerous occasions to tell his tenants the building was deemed unsafe after the 2010 quake, but he chose to ignore the emails, continued to advise the tenants the building was safe, and collected rent off them. When the February earthquake struck, our son went to run outside the building, opened the door to let his female work colleague out, but the building collapsed and killed him, one week after his 25th birthday. Life has never been the same. To see the pain our daughter is still to this day going through with losing her best friend & brother is the hardest to watch, especially when we are going through our own pain. I stay busy, positive, and cherish memories and times we had spent with him. Each day we just learn to exist without him.

• by Lisa Highsmith
• 7 years ago

You're story about your loss is so familiar. I, too, loss my baby on his way home from meeting with friends of a respectful group of men and women of a bike club. My baby lost his life in a wreck. My son was everything to me. Sixteen years ago I lost my youngest son. I was a single mom, so all I had was my son to help me through what I thought was the hardest thing I would ever go through, but I was wrong. Losing my other baby was.

• by Kim Smith
• 7 years ago

I lost my son on October 22, 2015. He was killed coming home on the highway from trying to get initiated into some group. He had been drinking from 11am up till 11:45pm when he lost control of the car. He was only 22 years old. He was gonna be getting married this year, and I truly miss him every second that goes by. He has always been my rock, always watched over me, always had a smile on his face, and enjoyed life. That's why you should always tell your loved ones that you love them, because anything could happen and you might not get to tell them again you love them.

• by Sandra Groth
• 7 years ago

I just lost my son 2 weeks ago today. My heart is broken in pieces... I don't know how I'm going to live on! My son James was involved in a horrific accident. He passed out at the wheel and lost control of his truck. His foot was stuck on the accelerator and smashed into an abandoned house, which started a raging fire! My 10 year old grandson, little James, was in the back seat and survived the crash. He tried to wake up his dad but couldn't, but he escaped the burning truck and house! It's a miracle! Our family is so thankful no one else was hurt! James was 30 years old and left 3 children: James (10), LeeAnna (7), and Mason (4). Whoever reads this, please say a prayer for our family. Thank you, and God bless.

• by Lucille Sadler
• 7 years ago

There are so many sad and tragic stories that I have read here about the loss of a child, and my heart goes out to each and every one of you. My only adult son, Glen, passed away August 19, 2016. This is still raw pain for me and I feel turmoil. He had chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure, which led to a burst blood vessel in his brain. My heart sinks even writing about it. He had just turned 40 on the July 1st. He was a handsome, talented young man and was loved for his qualities. He was my only child, and since his death I live in a daze. The tears, guilt and sadness overwhelms me and I am broken. My life has changed forever, as he was my friend, and now it's empty. I believe I will see him again in the resurrection when the grave will give up the dead as the Bible explains. Our enemy death will be swallowed up for good, and the prospect of everlasting life on a paradise earth for those who choose it.

• by Felyce Setser
• 7 years ago

My son Kristopher was taken from me at the age of 26. He was shot by someone who was supposed to be his friend. I saw him earlier that day. His friend picked him up from my house, we said goodbye and said I love you to each other. I jokingly told him to stay out of trouble. I had lost my job a couple of months earlier due to health, I was hospitalized soon after. I had only been out for a week when I got that dreadful knock on the door at 3am. I haven't been the same since.

• by Suzanne DAVIS
• 7 years ago

My son Kieron died two years, 11 months, and 14 days ago at the age of 29. It was three weeks before his 30th birthday.

He was a lovely, kind, handsome boy. His death has left me devoid of any emotion. I get up, I eat, and I sleep with help from pills. I do all the things I'm supposed to do. I'm still a mum to two other boys and two daughters. I'm a nan to nine and another one on way. I smile, I laugh, but it's not heartfelt or joyous anymore. I do it because it's expected from me. I wish or have wished more than once that I could be with him.

I've had people, friends, or who I thought we're friends, stop talking to me or visiting. I have no Idea why. I've had people tell me I should be feeling better by now. I don't feel better.

At times I hate my life now. I cry now when I'm on my own, because others, even family, think I should not be grieving as much or as often. I look at my son's photos and videos and wish I could turn the clock back.

• by Jennifer Lynn Lancaster
• 7 years ago

My handsome 24 year old son was murdered August 23, 2016. Born on Christmas Eve 1991 he was a joy to be around. Not a mean bone in his body. I had prayed for a baby boy and he was everything I envisioned and more. Blonde hair, blue eyes. Polite, funny. He had a short time of heavy drinking and did smoke pot. For the past two years was doing well, and had obtained his Associates degree. I can not believe someone shot him in the back through the heart and left him to die without calling an ambulance. How I would love to turn back time. His best friend, sister Rose and I (mama) have a heavy heart and a void that will never be filled in our life..

• by Debbie Silva, North Carolina, USA
• 8 years ago

This is my story. I've read some of the stories and poems, all bringing tears streaming down my face. My throat tightens as I try to force back the tears.
In February of 2013, it was a Sunday morning, I'll never forget it. My daughter Angie gets the phone call, I didn't understand at first, I heard but I didn't hear. I asked her, what's going on? She said we gotta go now! Why? She says Tony's dead!!
I couldn't believe it. Shocked, dismayed.
Yes,it was true my baby boy was gone. That alone the pain was unbearable.
In August of 2014,I get a call from the emergency room. My oldest son.
He died. That was even worse. I lost my oldest son and my youngest son in 18 months. So I understand the pain everyday. So does my daughter. She lost two brothers. She tries to be strong for me, but she too has a hard time dealing with it too.

• by Tonia, Blantyre, Malawi
• 8 years ago

I feel the pain of every mother on this page. I lost my 26 year old son 6 weeks ago. He was involved in a car accident in Tanzania. He died in a foreign land, so far from home. His lasts words were Happy birthday mum and he died the day after my birthday. I keep expecting to see him come home from work, hear his voice. I cannot accept I'll never see him again. He has left a fiance and a two year old who asks for his daddy everyday. My friends avoid me, I don't know whether it's cuz they don't know how to deal with my grief. I try to be normal around people but deep down, the pain is unbearable. My son should have buried me, not me burying him. Life will never be the same again.

• by Nyora, San Francisco Bay Area
• 8 years ago

I am so touched by the stories I have read here. I sometimes think that I am holding too long onto my son's memory and like one mother said here, I sometimes get some rude looks when I talk about my son to people I know even from family members. But reading this blog has helped a lot. My son passed away January 5, 2010 at 8pm. He had a massive seizure at 22.blame myself for not rushing him to the hospital when I noticed he was not quite right. We were on vacation and that is also another reason I blame myself for. For having taken him away on vacation. I miss him so much and mornings and bedtimes are worse. Before I fall off to sleep and soon as I wake, I wish I cremated his body cause I am always wondering how he looks like in his coffin. I wish I truly believed that one day I will see him but I have that feeling that dying is dying and final. I sometimes appreciate that I was his mother but other times, I regret having ever had him cause I failed him. I miss my son so much.

• by Naomi Francis
• 9 years ago

My beloved son Shemrod Isaac was killed on Feb 23' 2015. He was a very good son and Father to his kids. He loved me, and his family. He was a handsome loving man. He had a promising music career. I know he had a lot of friends, but I was surprised how many people knew and loved him. My son was so welled loved that his good friends took care of all the funeral finances, they told my other son to just take care of putting the service together. So called family showed little or no emotional support but offered money which I refused. He was all I had, he was my best friend, he was much closer to me than his brothers.The light has gone out my life. I feel like I am in a trance while the world continues. Only who feel such pain and anguish knows it. I thank God for the 33 years he was with us.

• by Carrie Knoten, New Orleans
• 9 years ago

I lost my son (Karlton) on September 30,2014, he was murdered (shot several times while I was on the phone with him). He just turned 35. My life would never be the same again. All I do is cry every time his name is mentioned. He was my life, my protector, my friend, my companion. I do not know how I am going to get through with this. His birthday is about to come around again. I missed him for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The hurt will not go away. I know I will never forget him. He was a good son, a good father and family man. I thank God for the 35 years he lived on earth with me.

• by Belinda Hayes, Dublin Ireland
• 9 years ago

I lost my only son 6th July 2014. my heart is broke. I don't know what to do anymore. I loved him more than life itself. How am I going to get over this. It's awful.

• by Carol Mcmanus, Denham Springs
• 9 years ago

My story resembles one down below. My angels name is Jonathan David McManus born Aug 20,1988. He entered Heavens gates July 26,2014 at the age of 25. He joined the marines May 2006. He was discharged after 4 yrs. active duty Sept 2010. He came home and lived with us for a while until he met someone He was involved in playing a game every weekend called drunken kickball His girlfriend was having a girls night and he was playing his game. She showed up where he was because she was mad where he was playing the game. They argued, she left. He later went home upon arriving there were lots of people there outside. He was very drunk. Went inside and seen all the lights on and no one inside. He was mad because of wasting electricity. He liked to conserve. He went outside after their arguing got his pistol out waving it around making threats to himself, he stumbles from being so drunk that the trigger was very easy that the gun went off and hit him in the back of his head. 911 was called. They tried to keep him. Transported to ER where he later passed. I feel like a part of me is gone. I will no longer be the same person. I know he was a Christian. So I look forward to the day I can see him again. I'm constantly looking for him to drive up, call or text. He is greatly missed by his family. Not a day that goes by that he's not thought about and tears shed.

• by Jo-anne
• 9 years ago

My warrior is named Matthew. Matty was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma (cancer) on the May 20, 2014... thanks to a charity called the 11 Angels, I was guided by a lady doctor call Dr. Sue Walters who is a pain specialist. My Matty never complained about the fact that his condition was incurable (Matty at this stage was 18 years and 3 months). Never have I had the privilege of knowing such strength in someone so young. To my Matty, my warrior, my strength, my inspiration. Matty you are so loved and so missed. I hope that you were there on your special day to see all the people's lives that you touched in your so very short life span. You are truly an amazing angel that we all had the privilege of interacting with. Thank you for touching all our lives and for teaching us that no matter the moment we should always love laugh and embrace life. We live in your honour, our son, brother, nephew, grandchild. Loving you was the easiest emotion, your loss the hardest. You fought and baffled all the doctors and the world against all odds. Thank you, my Matty. Love and miss you so very much. No words explain my loss. May God's angels guide you and keep you safe. See you at the pearly gates.

• by Michael Hall
• 9 years ago

My son was born 18 August, 1985, in Hanford, CA. He departed this world just a few short days ago, on 08 August 2014. Some may say that his life was too short, others that he led a full life. As for myself, I have never been so proud and elated as when he joined the US Army in 2006, and continued a tradition of service of our family. He was, as are all young men of 20 or so years, full of the fascination of his future and the anticipation of new and wonderful events and history. As a troop in the Army, he elected to serve as a part of the Field Artillery, "The King of Battle". His pride in his ability in rapidly learning new skills, his attention to detail both out in the field as well as in the barracks, was noted by many, and surpassed by none. He received the Army Commendation Medal for being a bright and superior example to those new soldiers just entering the service, a figure whose superlative example of abilities and excellence was a challenge for them to try and match.
During his slightly less than eight years in the Army, he progressed in gaining new skills and advancing in rank at a rate rarely seen, at any time in the history of the Army. After less than a full eight years, he achieved the rank of Staff Sargent, an accomplished that brought him to the fore in recognition by both his fellow NCO's and his superior officers. It was through his dedication, and his real fascination with "his" Army and the traditions it embodies that propelled him throughout his short career in the service.
Tragically, on 08 August 2014, he died. Some will claim it was a suicide, but they are wrong. Yes, he did shoot himself, when he was drinking and arguing. Yes, he did pick up a semi-automatic pistol, and placed against his head. I believe, however, he was in his own way, trying to convey a point to someone, and that he knew he could stop at any time. Unfortunately, the pistol was a relatively new one, and the hammer release was half of what he was used to having. Whatever the reason, he did shoot himself, leaving behind many, many grieving family and friends, and especially me, his father. In the weeks just prior to this happening, we had made plans for a fishing trip, as well as deer and turkey hunting. He was proud of his promotion, his upcoming re-enlistment, and transfer to Washington state. His wife, Wendy, and he had made plans to start a family.
Now, he's no longer physically with us. I cry, most every day, for the loss of our companionship and his future. I must say this, however: as long as there is one person that remembers his name, laughs about some of his actions and practical jokes, sees him in there mind's eye, he will never be gone. He's just stepped out for a few minutes for a beer or Pepsi. He'll be back, and we will be with him, sooner than we could ever imagine. Good-bye, son. Keep the motor running for us

• by Rose King, Copperas Cove
• 9 years ago

I lost my youngest son Aaron only three days ago due to complications from diabetes. He was only 23 years old. Right now I feel every emotion, yet at the same time I feel nothing at all. I'm angry at him because he didn't have to die. He chose to ignore his diabetes, even though the doctors warned him. I told him that he was slowly killing himself and that a mother shouldn't have to bury her babies. Why didn't he listen? The pain inside my heart is indescribable. I'm afraid to cry because I don't think I'll ever stop. How am I supposed to resume my normal life after this?? I miss you so much Aaron. I wish I could see you smile just one last time. November 22, 1990-August 18, 2014

• by Carol, Chennai
• 9 years ago

To all who have lost a loved one most especially a child, my deepest sympathies to you. I lost my younger boy on 15 Aug 2014 under tragic circumstances. He had just completed his 22nd birthday on 3 Aug. He committed suicide due to the callous treatment of the Police. He was beaten up because he questioned why they were hitting some stray dogs and a case of drunken driving was fostered on him. I'm a single mom and have an older boy aged 27 years. We went hunting for him and eventually through his friends came to know where he was taken. My older son compromised with the Police personnel and got my son out. The whole way home he was crying, we reassured him not to worry and that everything was sorted out. I could see that he was punched on the mouth due to his swollen discolored lip. We didn't even have the slightest indication that he would commit suicide. We reached home around 2 am on the 14 Aug. I asked him to have his dinner and go to bed. My older son and myself got into bed as it was an exhausting day. I got up with a start at 3:24 am on the 15 Aug and found that he was not in the bedroom. On searching the house I found he had hanged himself. It was traumatic for me because part of me knew he had gone, and yet part of me still had hope. I couldn't even get him down. We managed ultimately get him down and rush him to a hospital, but he was declared dead on arrival. The Police refused to file an FIR as I had stuck to the above version. All this while it was getting close to 1 pm. His body was lying at a Government Hospital mortuary and post mortem could not be done due to police not filing an FIR. He was kept on a stretcher in a room which was not even air conditioned. A friend advised me that the mortuary conditions were not good in preservation of bodies and the way the police were passing the buck it would take at least 2 to 3 days to file have an FIR filed. He advised me to withdraw my complaint and give a different version eliminating the police beating and make it as though there was an indication of a misunderstanding but now everything has been compromised between us and the Police. It broke my heart, but realizing that it would be better to bury my son appropriately rather than waiting for an inordinate time and allowing his body to deteriorate I withdrew my compliant. I completed his funeral on the 16 Aug evening. On the way to the cemetery his body was already badly deteriorating. It was unbearable to sit beside his coffin all the way to the cemetery and see his beautiful face so badly discolored. I think I did the right choice to bury my son with dignity. I am still unable to come to terms with this huge loss. He was my rock and we had an extra special kind of relationship right from the moment he was born. I will never get to see his children or enjoy the jokes, vacations or simple treats. I am unable to look at his pictures and see those twinkling eyes and naughty smile.

• by Lisa Clark
• 9 years ago

These stories are so sad. I feel your pain. I'm sorry for the lost of all the sons mentioned here. I lost my oldest son on 07/07/2013. He was 27, I had him at 7 months, This happened on the 7th day of the 7th month, 7th day of the week. His burial plot ends in 7. The #7 means spiritual completion. My birthday is 01/23. I believe his death date means the end of our life together. The day he died he told me that he had a relationship with GOD and said he prays and read the bible. It was one of our last conversations before he was murdered. It's horrible to think about. My life will never be the same. I often go to his grave site and sit on his bench, looking in the sky just wishing he would appear. Being without him hurts so bad. I feel bad that I'm here and he is not. I know I have to go on because I have two other kids that I love just as much as I did Glenn. He leaves behind a younger brother and sister and 3 sons. My son was so loved, had no enemies. I've never seen a home going service as big as his. It really showed me how many people truly loved my son. It showed how much of a good man I raised. He loved us and we loved him. He knew that that helps me some. I'll be praying for strength for us all. Everybody be blessed.

• by Dorothy Davidson, Dundee Scotland
• 9 years ago

My heart is aching reading everyone's sad stories about loosing their son. My son Craig died 2 years ago 29/4/12 , He was a fit healthy boy with his whole life ahead, he has 2 sons Joshua and Riley who now have to live without truly knowing their daddy's love. My son went to hospital the day before with football injury and was sent home, later doctor was called to the house who diagnosed anxiety. I found my son dead after going to collect his 2 little boys from his ex. I knew he was dead but instinctively I tried to give him CPR hoping for a miracle. my grandsons were watching me, it still haunts me to this day. I still don't have answers as to why my son was sent home to die. Post mortem showed he had a ruptured spleen and my son died an agonizing death. He was my first born, my first true love, my best friend and soul mate. 2 years have passed and I still hurt like it was that first day I found him. I love you son from the bottom of my broken heart xxxxxx

• by Converse Tx
• 10 years ago

I am reading all these stories and feeling your pain and sadness. I am so sorry that we have all lost children. I lost my wonderful son, Craig McPherson 3 weeks ago in a car accident. He was driving to work, seat belt on, and a woman crossed the center line and hit my son head on leaving him in grave condition. The paramedics arrived in 4 minutes and kept my son alive until he got to the hospital. The doctors did everything possible. I hate being part of the awful club. People talk about broken hearts and now I truly understand what that means. Each minute of each day my heart feels split in two. I miss you Craig, I miss hearing your laugh and seeing your handsome face. I know you made an impact in your 26 years on this Earth. 300 people came to your life celebration. They all had stories to tell me how you impacted their lives. June 8, we will celebrate again by honoring you with Pay it Forward Day and keep your loving spirit alive. I love you son!

• by Karen Coe
• 10 years ago

I can associate with this poem my son Gary passed away six weeks ago. I found him dead in bed ( I did not realize at first that he was dead). It was the 1st February two days off his 42nd birthday. He was my eldest son, my constant companion and my best friend. He was a loyal and loving son and we cared for one another. He stood by me through thick and thin. He was the eldest of five and he and his son lived with me. I feel so lost and alone at the moment.

• by Susan Mcintyre
• 10 years ago

I lost my only child my son January 2014 at the age of 34 from a non alcoholic related liver failure 7 weeks in the hospital I'm also a widow my whole life has been taken from me, all I do is cry. I pray for strength.

• by Melissa
• 10 years ago

I lost my son in 2004 he was only 4 months old I think of Gage everyday. I lost my son when the father decided to shake him to death. Its almost been 10 years and it still haunts me like it was yesterday. I have nightmares of my final hold of my son as I held him in my arms till he passed. I'll never see his blue eyes or his beautiful smile. I know God is taking care of my son like a mom is supposed to till I see him again and till then me and his brothers will carry on his name and never forget.

• by Roswell
• 10 years ago

I'm so so sorry for every one loss. I just lost my only son and I have 8 girls. He was my only son it's been a year now and it hurts so bad I still do things for him like he is still here. I just want to hold him tell him I love him. It's hard. All I know is a mother should never bury their children, never. Heart can't handle that, I love you son.

• by Pat Friesen
• 10 years ago

It will be our loving son Darren's first Angelversary on Mar. 8/13 (three days before my birthday on Mar. 11). He was born on July 1st/72 on his dad's 25th birthday!! He had been in an accident at work on Dec. 1/12 and was suffering from terrible post-concussion headaches which the Coroner said was the cause of his blood clot that killed him instantly here at home in the shower. By the time I got to him he was already gone. He and I were so close and had an ESP kind of relationship! We are still in such shock but we are trying to get on with our lives because we have a beautiful daughter and her family (our two granddaughters) and son-in-law. May you all have some comfort in your lives and keep the faith that we will all be together again one day~~Darren did come to me while I was having my fourth hip surgery Nov. 1st. I awoke during surgery to find him holding my hand and him telling me "Don't worry mom, everything will be just fine" and IT WAS. Thanks son~~Love you <3

• by Kristy Blankenship, Indiana
• 10 years ago

It will be 11 years on March 3, 2014 that I've lost my son in a very tragic accident. Since that day my whole life has changed. I miss my son dearly but I know that he is also in a better place. It was a murder/suicide. It's not easy dealing with this sort of death but my family and friends have been there for me through this whole time and helped me and stood by my side. People always ask me how I deal with it. I tell them I take it day by day. I pray that no one ever has to go through what I went through...

• by Ilene Henwood, Pasifica
• 10 years ago

I too lost my most precious son on March 14, 2013, 3 days before his 30th birthday. He lost control of his motorcycle, due to an alcohol and cocaine addiction that spanned 10 years. I am adopted and my son and daughter are, were my only blood. My daughter, 28, just had her first child, my first Grandchild, a Grandson named Tyler Alexander. Unfortunately, for some reason she suddenly stopped speaking to me. I was told not to come to the hospital when she had him. I was allowed to see him for 1 hour when he was 5 weeks old. He was born on 11/12/13 and I have held him once! I feel like I have now lost not only my beautiful son but also my daughter and my Grandson! I am sooo alone, I find it hard to believe that I can be in sooooo much pain and still be alive. Austin was so much like me in so many ways, we were as close as any son and mother could be. I know that I will be with you again my love, alway mom

• by Deb Austin, Lansing Mi
• 10 years ago

My heart aches for all the mom's, I to lost my son at the age of 22. It was a day that changed my life forever. I received a phone call on my way home from work. My son's dad asked if I was driving I knew this was not going to be good. I asked is Rick alright he said no, he shot himself. I didn't comprehend what was said until his dad told me he was gone. I just started screaming, I couldn't breathe and until this day I don't remember how I got home. He was my baby boy. I had just seen him how could this be. What did I miss? I too will miss his wedding and the grandbabies I would have had. He was the light of my life, that light went out that day on August 22, 2005. Missing him doesn't come close to how I feel. Forever and always loving him.
"Richard A Boudakian" 09/20/82 to 08/22/05

• by Pamela Long
• 10 years ago

My Son died December 14, 2013. He was 26 years old. He was my heart and he was a mamas boy. It is so hard to wake up and realize he is gone. I cry all the time, my heart is just broken.

• by Olivia, Jackson
• 10 years ago

Heartfelt Sympathy to all who grieve the loss of their loved ones. No words to describe the pain of losing a child, no matter what age. My first-born-son, Mark A. Ojeda was born on December 20, 1968, was found dead on December 7, 2002. The actual date and time of death was not determined; however, circumstances were questionable. Ten years have passed and my heart still aches. Life changed forever on that day. I refer to it as life BEFORE MARK and life AFTER MARK. Found myself in fetal position crying, staring into space, hoping the nightmare would end. Somehow, God intervened and I turned to HIM. During this time I wrote a lot, cried a lot and prayed for strength. Part of me died with my son. There are people who say, "I understand your pain", but look at me with disgust because I still talk about him. Internally I scream, "Until you lose a child, then you'll earn the right to tell me to get on with my life"! Happy Birthday, my precious Marko.

• by Kansas City Mo.
• 10 years ago

To my dear son Charles R Bates on March 26-2013, your life was taken from us in the blink of a eye. We never got to say our last word I love you these days I sit around in our lonely home wishing you was still here. I know that you are in your new home called Heaven God sent for you because he knew that he needed you to carry on with your brother's and sister's in your home up above he came and took his Angel back to a better place behind those golden gates. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. Your pictures stay on the walls of our home the tears I cry are because I miss you so much. The hurt that I feel is because I long to hold you I keep you with me 24/7 close to me, you now live in my heart a place that is for you. No one can take your place I love you and miss you son when I get to Heaven we will be together again so keep your arms open to hold me when that time come. Love you always and forever your Mamam

• by Val Nurul
• 10 years ago

I just lost 20 year old son on the 11th October, 2013, a week before his 21st birthday which should have been on the 18th October. He feel down from the 14th floor of his apartment. Until now the Police is investigating as we suspect he was killed as he called me and his younger brother asking for help. I have 5 kids and he was my middle child. He cooks for me and is a very good boy. Please God, who would kill such a timid and innocent boy who did not do any harm to anyone. I miss his voice, his cooking, his teasing. Everything reminds me about him and it hurts so bad. I feel like I going crazy. Today is my 48th birthday and I really do not wish it to be my birthday. I wished I could be with him. I was always there for my children since the day they were born. I feel so guilty for not being there for me when someone was hurting him. My younger son went but he was 16 minutes too late. Please pray for my family and my son so that we could find justice.

• by Broken Heart
• 10 years ago

I lost my beautiful 17 year old Bryant on 10/26/2008. Very good kid with a big and kind heart. With big dreams to do positive thing with his life. My life will never be the same. He was shot on his head at his exgirlfriend's and best friend home. They say they don't know who did it.
He died in the hospital. :,(

• by Lawanda, Saint Louis
• 10 years ago

My son got killed when he was 17 by a grown man. He was my son and my friend and my angel and this poem reminded me so much of my son some days I do not know how to go on. I miss my son so much I know God gave me his sister after 15 years to ease the pain when he call him home but I still miss my son so much. We use to talk about everything and he was took from me at a very young age and it hurt so much.

• by Kathy, Battle Creek
• 10 years ago

We lost our son, Mic Arthur on October 2,2012 from a blood clot to his lungs, he was 22 years old. He died in his sleep. We had adopted him and his older sister when they were 5 and 6 years old from an abusive situation. Our son was autistic and had a host of other disorders due to the abuse. I poured my life into him over the next 17 years helping him to prepare for the 'real world'. Although there were many 'dark years' he rose out of the ashes like a Phoenix. He graduated high school, went on to join the Michigan Army National Guard and served in Kuwait and Iraq, even survived an IED in Iraq, had plans of enlisting into the law enforcement program, only to come home and die of a blood clot. I miss him so much. I was searching for an article to place in the newspaper in memory of his one year anniversary and found The All I know Is poem. It helped me through this painful journey and expresses how I really feel, every day. Reading the other stories has given me comfort too.

• by Antonio, Birmingham
• 10 years ago

I lost my boy, 9 days old, Nov 2011. I feel so distant from everyone. All I think about is my boy. He was born with a heart condition that wasn't picked up, he had no chance of survival. the hardest days of my life was Nov. 5th, seeing him pass away and 25th Nov., having to carry him for the final time. the pain is so raw....

• by Debbie Demott, Clermont Florida
• 10 years ago

My beautiful son was found dead on 7/20/2013. He was 26 years old and I don't know what to do. I feel lost because he was my life. Having to wait two months for the autopsy report is killing me. Not that it will bring him back. I have no one to talk to. I am all by myself without a support group. How will I go on I feel like I am dying inside. He had a seven year old son that was living with him but now that he is gone my son's estranged wife took my grandson back. She is a drug addict and Florida has terrible grandparents rights. I am so alone and need help.

• by Chris Flynn, Springfield IL
• 10 years ago

I to lost my son at the age of 24 from horrible motorcycle accident. It happened on June 22 2012 it also was our 28th anniversary he was our only son the only thing that keeps me going is our three beautiful daughters and grandchildren . He had his whole life to live he was in his last year of college and he would have had his Masters in government. I miss him so much. I cry everynight as well as his father he was his best friend.

• by Mansura, Loisiana
• 10 years ago

My son Keith was only 7 when he was killed in a ATV accident. Never before have I ever hurt so much. I feel he was just a baby that still needed his momma. I miss him so much. I never forget him at any holiday ,we go to the graveyard for every one of them. I thank god everyday for his sister who is 17. I was blessed to have been given a stepson that I have raised and feel that was gods work. There is nothing in life that can ever be this hard. The pain never goes away. I miss you and love you BIG AS THE WHOLE FULL MOON!! LIKE YOU USE TO TELL ME

• by Stephen Anderson
• 10 years ago

I lost my son Steve Anderson Jr. 21 Nov 2003. He was 29 my ex daughter in law his ex wife found him on his bedroom floor called me so I also saw touched his cold body. It's been ten years I have had it play over and over in my head day after day. He was the love of my life I miss him so bad the pain never stops if I am awake he is on my heart. I miss you son more than words could ever say.

• by New Zealand
• 11 years ago

My son James-Dean Ivor Miles was tragically killed in a head on collision on the 12th November 2012 he was only 18 my eldest of two. The pain in my heart is so intense I can barely breathe. I miss him with all my heart and soul. It's only been four months and already I want to give up and join him, but I know I can't Holly-Mae my 7 year old needs me. I know this truly. I hate God and am having a hard time with the way everybody just goes about there lives like nothing has happened. It's just so unfair. I hate being told "oh Shelley, you're strong if it was me I couldn't cope" I want to scream at the top of my lungs I'm not I'm dying inside. Why Jamie? Why my son I miss you my handsome boy xxx forever in my thoughts love mum ... xxx

• by Tampa Florida
• 11 years ago

May 18th 2012 was the day I lost not only my first born son Ben but that too was the day I lost my mind!! Went down to Tampa from Pensacola with supposed friend Joe. Well Joe got into a situation with someone else there my son tried to defuse that situation and as a result got stabbed in the heart. My baby died within minutes. He was also an organ donor but the vicious way he was murdered medical could not save any organs. He always was one to help people in any situation. Oh my GOD I miss him sooooooo much and my life has not gotten any easier. He's the first thing I think of when I wake and the last face I see before sleep which doesn't come easy for me. I've had no counseling no medication. no support group.. nothing, I just deal with it ALONE!!!!! So everybody out there who has lost children you are not alone !!!!

• by Gracie, Hamilton
• 11 years ago

I lost my precious son on Nov 5, 2012. He was in an automobile accident which took his life. He was 36 yrs old. His 7 year old son was in the car also but his life was spared and he was unharmed. I thank God for that. He was so amazing, a devoted father, loving husband, wonderful son and devoted to God. He has left a legacy behind him that will last forever. The many lives he touched along his journey cannot be explained only experienced. My heart is broken and the pain almost unbearable for I have lost a part of me. He was loved by so many but somehow I feel the greatest loss. He was my support in my times of need. A friend with who I could talk to about anything. How I wish I could just touch him and look at him and tell him how much he is loved. It is so hard to move forward in life without him. This seems like a nightmare and I just want to wake up. Oh how I miss you my son! I don't understand why parents have to give up their children. Someday when I am reunited with him in heaven God will let me know but for now I'm lost without him. He so wanted to raise his son and I don't understand why God took him so soon. My heart is aching and the pain is so deep. My heart cries out to him. I want him back, I cried out to God. Truly the ones left behind suffer the most for he is now in the arms of Jesus. This is the worst thing that has ever happened to me. It is also heart breaking to see his son without his dad. If only we had all the answers maybe then we could get through this easier but for now I am a mother that has lost her precious son to death. Forever in our hearts, my son, we miss you terribly. Until we meet again in heaven. Love mom

• by Chris Friesen, Boise
• 11 years ago

I hurt for all the women who have lost their son. My son Andrew Lee McFadden killed himself June 5 2011. I cry so much and my heart is so very heavy. I miss him every day I think about him every day. Can some one tell me when this hurt will go away. My family says the hurt will get easier but I really don't want it to go away, I'm afraid that if I don't think of him daily I might just explode.

• by Jennifer, California
• 11 years ago

I lost my 11 1/2 yr old son, 10 months ago. A drunk driver blew through a red light and hit us. The impact was on the passengers side where Noah sat. I escaped unharmed. I know God has a plan for my life. God is who carries me daily it is through his strength I find peace. I know one day I'll see my son in Heaven. One week after the accident I took a picture on the Amtrak and I turned it upside down and there was an image of Noah formed in the clouds. God Bless You all Jennifer.

• by Deborah Harrington, Oklahoma City
• 11 years ago

The love and sorrow in these stories is overwhelming, and strangely comforting to this mother, who just lost her tall, gorgeous 27 year old son on August 12, 2012, to an accidental drug overdose. Joshua sucked the air out of the room wherever he went! People from Oklahoma to Florida sent condolences..people I never even met, who had been touched by his quick wit, his easy manner, his goofy jokes, tall tales and million-dollar smile! Oh, that smile! It is those little things I miss the most, the sound of his laughter as he played with his baby daughter, Khloe. The giggles on the other side of the door, as he sparked with Mystene, the love of his life, who had been his fast companion since age 12. How I long to laugh at his stupid attempts to shock his mother with a silly rap, or an off-color joke! How I miss that buzz-saw snoring...that midnight refrigerator raiding...that gentle plea for a $20 dollar loan till payday! Josh worked hard, played hard & loved hard..he had a fierceness about him...he was a prince, a warrior, a sad, sweet boy inside a 6 foot 3 inch body! With fiery eyes that hid his deep insecurities, he was soft & hard at the same time! A mother's dream...until the drug Oxycontin lured him away from his grandma, his mother, his sisters, his fiancee, daughter & friends! And a precious unborn child who will never know how much he loved his family! I want to blame everyone..myself, of course, cause as a counselor I should have been able to persuade him..the person who pulled up outside my own house, to slip him a pill that toppled our world! I am angry with him for risking it all for one last time on the wild side. I blame his grandparents for enabling him..his friends for not stopping him, his Dad for not being there, and God who did not intervene! And a culture that taught him there was a pill for every ill! but ultimately, he is gone...a fallen prince whose legacy is still being written, as his story may help others realize that what you have and owning your feelings, both good and bad, is so much better than numbing the pain of the struggle and risking being taken forever out of the battle! Every Christmas, every birthday, every moment from now till I join him, I will see his sparkling eyes, miss his marvelous smile and mourn for what never will be! The pain is overwhelming! I was with him at the moment he came into this world, and in the same hospital, I laid my head on his chest, over the tattoo of his little sister's name, and listened until his powerful heart faded and stopped beating, and his laughter was silenced forever! How blessed I am that I was given that gift, for so many of you heard that your child had died far away from your arms! I am praying for and crying with each one of you! Thank God we had them for the time we did. How long & hard the journey seems now! Forever Joshua's Mom, Debi

• by June Cassell, Middleburg
• 11 years ago

I feel for every Mother that lost their Child, I know I'm not the only one out there. II just lost my older son Ralph Oct.27th 2012. 44 years old. They found him in his truck, seat belt on, in the driveway of a friends house 8:30 a.m. Friend try to wake him up he was blocking the driveway. Ralph wake up have to go to work. He had a heart attack. Police was called. They came to tell me. I know he is home now in heaven with his son . That we lost in 2001 at the age of 12 had heart problems. I'm in a bad dream and I can't wake up. They are both happy now and with their Lord. God Bless everyone of you all.

• by Jeannene Lamoreau
• 11 years ago

I too lost my son on 9-11-01.. Not related to the twin towers. Though maybe it would make more sense.. He committed suicide on that day. It has been 11 years tomorrow. He keeps me sane. I miss him sooo much. LOVE YOU MY SWEET Daniel...Sorry for all of the losses. My heart goes out to you all... <3

• by Kellie F., Pittsburgh PA
• 11 years ago

I feel the pain that all of us are going through it's a pain that no one will ever ever understand till they have to go through losing a child. I'm a single mother of three but I lost my oldest son who was 13 years old on May 20th 2010 due to a ATV accident. I will never forget that day it was the worst day of my life and that my life changed and will never be the same. Michael was such a wonderful son and a good boy he had his whole life ahead of him and had so much to look forward to. He would of been in the 10th grade this year and I so look forward to seeing him go to the prom and just watch him grow up into the young man that he was. I think of him each and everyday and still ask god why? I still wake up everyday and see that beautiful smile that he always had on his face no matter what kind of day he was having. I miss him more then words can say and love him with every beat of my heart .Love you son and miss you so much to. Love you with all our hearts Mommy and brothers Brett, Jacob

• by Kellie F., Pittsburgh PA
• 11 years ago

I feel the pain that we are all going through . I lost my 13 year old son on May 20th 2010 due to a four wheeler accident. I will never forget that day I got the call I remember like it was yesterday my whole life fell out from underneath me and has and never will be the same. I miss that smile that he always had on his face it could light up the darkest night he was such a young little man that had his whole life ahead of him but God took him from me and I still wonder why. He was a great boy and a wonderful son. I think of him everyday and cry. I have his picture by my bed and kiss him each and every day and let him know how much I love and miss him and can't wait till we see each other again. I ask God to give me the strength to carry get by day to day and I do but it takes everything in me to do.. Michael we love you are angel forever and miss you so much to.. Mommy and brothers Jacob & Brett

• by Colleen Oldham
• 11 years ago

My son Kyle died 3 years ago due to complications of hydrocephalus and cerebral palsy both of which he was born with. He was 21 years old and was only suppose to live a year. He was a true miracle. I miss him everyday and he was the best son in the world. I love you, Kyle. Daddy and I look forward to seeing you in heaven. Keep watching over us. Love, Mommy

• by Nina Evans
• 11 years ago

I lost my son when he was 18 years old to Duchenne muscular dystrophy. This poem touched me.

• by Linda, Dumbarton UK
• 11 years ago

So sorry for everyone's pain I lost my only son PATRICK 19 months ago and my dearest father 10 months later, I cannot grieve for my father because I cannot think of anything else but my son I miss him so much, my life will never be the same. I hear people say time is a great healer but not to loose your child my PATRICK was 27 yrs old 30 days before his 28th b/day this year PATRICK will be 30. It's just so so sad he had so much to live for God Bless you my boy keep looking down on me and to all the grieving parents out there God Bless you all ....

• by Karen, Dunedin
• 11 years ago

I lost my only Son, Ryan who was 18 years old, 5 years ago on June 15, 2007. He acquired a virus that attacked his heart. I got the phone call at 2:30 am in the morning when he was visiting his father's for the first time in his life and I couldn't believe what I was hearing. The next morning I was on a plane to get my son's body. For the next few years I spent every night at his grave, just longing to be near him. I just couldn't take it even knowing my baby was in Heaven. Thank the Lord I do believe in God and Heaven and that it was all part of God's plan. I was just so sad to lose my best friend in life. I feel for all the parents who have lost their children, all the Grandparents, they hurt so much, the siblings, and all the friends that don't know what to say to us. I do know that I am so grateful though for having my Ryan for 18 years. Without him I wouldn't have known what this world would have been fully like living.

• by Sonia
• 11 years ago

I know how it feels to loose a son, I lost my only son in August 11, 2009. He was only 9 years old. I miss him so much, his name was Valente. Everytime that I see pictures or videos, I can't smile, only cry. People always tells me, time will heal your pain, but I know is not true. Only people that have lost a child understand our pain. We have to learn again how to live! How to smile! Valente was the life of our family! Now is silent and sadness. he loved horses, soccer, animals. He was loved by friends and family. He was polite, friendly and so loving. He was my flaco, my boy, that loved to give me little notes with hearts! I miss him so much. Valente Torres will be miss forever

• by Taleah
• 11 years ago

My son. my most beautiful firstborn. Dylan Waylon. Oh, how I absolutely and completely adored/worshipped him. Dylan was the complete embodiment of my soul. He was my son. My beloved. My first true son. Dylan gave me life, gave me reason...and understanding. He loved me the only way he could. He threw his kitten in the tub at bath time, he would only eat fresh eggs from the farmers market and he would throw the (hugest) tantrums because his uncle would refuse him his GTA. (watching it, and he LOVED watching us play it)...Dylan loved everyone, no matter who it was. He could look at you and all you would feel was love. I love you Dylan my first, FOREVER.

• by Sheryl Gay, Port St. Joe
• 11 years ago

I know how these moms feel. I lost my oldest son Frank Nicholas Leist age 17 in 2009 from a house fire. Nicholas didn't make it out. I still feel very guilty because I made it out and he couldn't. To lose a child no matter how old he or she was doesn't make it better for any parent to go through the loss of a child or children. God Bless the parents that have lost their son or daughter to the great heavens above. I love you my Nicholas son and I miss you so much it hurts!!

• by Patricia
• 11 years ago

I feel everyone's loss; a parent should never have to say goodbye to their children at any age. I am almost 7 months into this nightmare that is so very constant. I lost my beautiful 19 year old son ( two weeks before his 20th birthday ) Christopher; to acute alcohol intoxication. He was such a good boy, did not go to parties very often as this was the third one that he attended. I am not sure what made him drink so much that night that it would kill him; no other drugs were found in his system at all. I miss him so very much and I cry for him everyday. I keep going for his older sister 22 yrs. old. I am a single mom, and for now I search the web looking for love and support with parents that know what I am feeling. Would love to be e-mailed by anyone that can help. Thank you God for the 19 years with Christopher; I feel very blessed to be his mother I love you Son; MOM

• by Darlene Vega, Cut Off
• 11 years ago

My youngest son died on Dec.14, 2011, 7 days after his 33rd birthday in an epilepsy seizure. My heart goes out to all Mother's who have lost a child. My son battled with epilepsy for 32 years. I will never be the same again. He was not only my son but my best friend. I have to keep reminding myself I am not the only Mother that has lost a child. This is a healing reading all these stories. I lost my beautiful Mother on September 21, 2005 from a heart attack. 3 years later on October 11, 2008 My precious Father lost his battle from Kidney cancer. Now my son is gone 3 years after my Father. It hurt real bad to lose my Parents but the pain is much worst losing my son. I still have much to live for, I still have one son and 2 grandchildren. I feel so hurt for the Mother's that have lost their only child. Reading these beautiful poems is a healing. God Bless all you Mother's that have lost a child. I know I am not the only Mother in such pain.

• by Naina
• 12 years ago

I am so sorry for your loss, and I fully understand what you feel.
I lost my son 32 years old and my daughter in law only 25 years old in a car accident. they left behind their daughter who was only 13 months old then. The accident happened on Mombasa Road while they were traveling to Mombasa. The baby was in the car too but god saved her she didn't get a scratch.
It is so painful we miss them so much, people say it will become easier as time goes by but it is becoming most difficult, we see the baby Jeeya and get strength but its not easy.

• by Meera Ramputty, Mauritius
• 12 years ago

oh my god so much of pain. My sympathy go out to all of you there who have lost a child. I had thought that nobody else suffers the way I do but I realize now how mistaken I was. I lost my son to leukemia. He was only 8 years old. God how I miss him. this 11 august it will be 10 years since he went away. I was always looking for somebody who could understand my pain and today thanks to all of you I have found a family. Thanks a lot

• by Ellora Malhotra, Kolkata
• 12 years ago

My condolences to all those who have lost a child. I lost my only child....my son YASH in his sleep on 15.12.11 all of a sudden. He was 21 years old and I am left all alone. I do not why I am alive. I just want to go to my son. he was a football player and a composer and guitarist and had so much plans for his future. I am just left with his loving memories and belongings. Doctor said he had a cardiac arrest. Love and hugs to you my son.....you are forever with me,,,, waiting to be united with you. MAMMA.

• by Jennifer
• 12 years ago

I am so very sorry for your loss, and for all the other parents here who have lost a child. I was looking at poems and ran across yours, and it so much reminded me of myself. I too lost my son on August 8, 2009, two weeks before his 24th birthday. He was my only child, and my life seems so empty without him. Everyone keeps telling me that it will be more bearable as time goes on, but, it has now been 2 1/2 years, and it seems it gets harder each day. Not only was he my son, he WAS my best friend. I talk a lot to him, that helps some, but I still cannot understand why the ONLY important thing in my life could be taken away. My heart is broken, and I really don't think it will ever come close to mending.

• by Kimberly Everson, Cincinnati
• 12 years ago

Hi my son Marcus De'Wayne Everson was killed 3-15-2005 and the person that did it only got 5 years and only did 2 years and It hurts so bad with this black on black crime, Marcus Has a son that was born right after his fathers death and he looks just like his dad and it hurts so bad! but I'm being strong the best I know how

• by Pamela Guerrero, Bayou Vista
• 12 years ago

I'm sorry for your loss. I just loss my 35 year old son T.J. January 14 2012. A drunk hit him on his motorcycle and he has 4 children I miss him so much.

• by Violeta
• 12 years ago

Sorry To hear about you loss Doris, I understand you pain. I am glad God has been good to you. I wish he could be good to everyone. Sorry for your loss.

• by Doris Crews, Springhill Fla.
• 12 years ago

I lost my son to a drunk driver, he was 27. He left a wife a 2 sons. I miss him so much, he was the light of my life, we were so close. The day he walked out my door, never thinking I would never hear... Love you mom! How I miss hearing those words. God has been so good to me. Without his grace I could have never got through this. Sadly missed by Mom, Dad, sisie and Dude (brother)

• by Violeta Rrukaj
• 12 years ago

We lost our precious son Enrik on 08/04/2011 in a tragic car accident.
The man driving the car he didn't have a driving license or car insurance, and he has been told by his doctor not to drive that night. He lost control of the car and he drove on the other side of the road and crushed another car. My son Enrik was a passenger in that car. He was only 19 years old. Everyone who knew Enrik misses him dearly. He was such loving and caring person. More than thousand people came on his funeral. I still have many questions to ask god why. Three days before the accident I wrote a prayer thanking god for giving me my children and family and I put it on facebook, after three days the accident happened. Why? I still expect Enrik to walk through the door or hear his voice. My heart is half and I will never recover...Enrik's death has destroyed us, we are never going to be the same. I miss and love you Enrik.xxxxxxxxxxxx

• by Sheridan, Arkansas
• 12 years ago

I am so sorry for everyone's loss.
I lost my son March 11 2011. He was 19 years old.
It was just me and my son that lived here at home. The autopsy report says suicide and they had ruled it suicide the evening he died. I just have a hard time believing he done this. Such a good sweet Christian boy. He was so full of life and making plans for the next day and next week.
So many people knew him from different churches that we visited (as our church is 115 miles away) and they all say there is no way he did this to himself. I have no answers I just know I miss my baby boy and my heart hurts. My life is so empty. I cry all through the day, wake up crying.
I have been through a lot of hurts in my 45 years but this is the worst hurt I have or will ever go through. We went everywhere together, done so much together. he was strict with his religion beliefs so much of his life and doing things revolved around church.
Everyone are in my prayers, God bless

• by Grace, India
• 12 years ago

We lost our loving son, Jitin to a motor bike accident on 04 /11/10. He was only 19 years old. When my child went to be with the lord a part of us went with him. Every morning I get up with the thought that I have been through a nightmare and my son would open the door and walk in. I thank God for giving me this precious child to nurture and take care for the 19 years he was with us. Everyone who knew him miss him dearly, such was his fun filled and cheerful nature. Can't wait to be at his side. We miss the hugs and kisses he would liberally give us.

• by Dora Griggs
• 12 years ago

We lost our precious son Michael on 09/01/07 in a tragic, senseless accident. The boy driving the car was loaded on drugs. He lost control of the car and our son was thrown out of the passenger window onto the freeway, where another driver ran over him. We have to pass that section of freeway all the time. We have put up a medal cross and we keep it decorated on all the Holidays, this does give some solace. We miss him so much, I thank the Lord for the 20 years he allowed us to have him before he decided to take him back. I understand all of your grief. We are so empty, but very lucky that we have other children. No one could ever replace your beautiful smile or your witty personality. We love you forever and always Mom and Dad, Zac, Phillip and your precious son Gavin, who is a true gift from God. At the time Gavin was born you were only seventeen and we now understand God sent him to us because he was going to bring you back home. If we could walk up to heaven and bring you home we would be on our way this very day.

• by Chuck Sloan
• 12 years ago

My son was 23 and died last year, July 2, 2010, while serving in Iraq. The pain and loneliness I feel goes beyond words. I raised my 3 children as a single father from the time my youngest was 1 month old and my boys were two and three. No one in my entire family, including my mother, ever called or came to see me after his death. The one time I did try to reach out to them I was told it was my fault he was dead because of the I raised him. He was a soldier who loved serving his country and I feel that he has been so disrespected by them. I never remarried and my children were my whole life. How can the pain that now consumes me ever end? My other two children are grown and have there own lives. I am alone with this and he fills me mind every waking and sleeping moment. I don't see this agony ever ending. He was the child closest to me and most like me. I miss him so so much. I love you Caleb and hope we will be together soon.

• by Carol Dunston
• 12 years ago

We lost our son Kevin April 2, 2006, at the age of 38, he was a son, brother, husband & Father. I am his Mother I still can't believe he's gone I feel I must talk about him. I am thankful for 2 beautiful grandchildren he left me, which is my reason to live, I lost my husband, Kevin's father in January and I'm still mad he left me alone to grieve.
The death of a child is the worst thing that could ever happen to anyone, I lost my Mother 8 months before my son and that was difficult, but nothing could compare to losing a child, not even losing my husband after 48 1/2 years of
marriage, the loss of my son is the worst.

• by Debbie Manthe, Howick
• 12 years ago

Wow its amazing to know how many people feel my pain. You think you are alone until you stumble across something like this. My son ended his own life on 14 Feb 2011, we don't know why the ache is too much to handle. I miss him every day and I wish I knew how to move away from the pain. I also lost my dad in June 2011 but I feel so numb to the pain. I feel for every parent that feels this pain is so difficult to deal with. Thank you for sharing your stories so that mom's like myself don't feel so lonely.

Regards
Debbie

• by Julie Sobeck, North Palm Beach
• 12 years ago

First let me say I am so sorry for everyone's pain :( I too lost my oldest child, my son Blake, in an auto accident. He was born 11/18/84 and he passed on 11/8/10. I just got through the 9 month mark and at times it feels my heart is just going to give out from grief! Thankfully I have my 22 year old daughter to live for and I have wonderful friends and family who are there for me. I also wanted to let everyone know .. if you have a Facebook account .. there are wonderful grief groups for parents who have lost children! They are a surprisingly large group of moms and dads who are there for you anytime! One is the Compassionate Friends, Grieving Mothers, and Loss of an Adult or Young Adult Child. Please reach out to these groups if you would like to speak to someone. They are anonymous and no one from your Facebook friends will see anything you write! (((hugs))) and love to you all! It is a long lonely road we walk!

• by Toni Lewis, Pa
• 12 years ago

I lost my youngest son Ryan on May 29, 2011 he chose to end his life, he was just not able to handle things anymore. We miss him so much. Everyday is hard to deal without him. It so sad.

• by Rosa Aguilar
• 12 years ago

My son Jesse passed away on July 3,2011. He was a passenger in a single car rollover and was killed almost instantly. He was 20 years young and my eldest son. It has been a little over 3 weeks. I am paralyzed, cannot breathe or function due to the pain his death has caused me. Does it really never get easier? I am told not to be selfish because I have 4 other children but my grief is devouring me. I am angry, sad, confused, crazed......

• by Peggy Stout, WV
• 12 years ago

I lost my 17 year old son Matthew Cross, November 22, 2009 in a tragic car wreck. He wasn't the driver. God has gotten me through this hard time. I miss him so much I can hardly stand it. I day I hope to go spend eternity with him. Love and miss you Matt

• by Simone G., Baton Rouge LA
• 12 years ago

I'm so sorry for all of you and what you are going through. I lost my only son Tyler in a horrible car crash on July 22, 2010. He had just turned 22 on July 1. His two best friends and their girlfriends were coming home from vacation at the beach. Tire blew out SUV flipped a few times and my son's seat belt broke and he flew out 70 feet both his friends died too, the girls had a few bumps but where fine. I know I shouldn't be mad at that but I am cause it was their mother's car that she wasn't taking care off. I loved my son with everything I had, we were just alike, my daughter is like her dad. My son put a tattoo of my name on his arm for mother's day last year and got his GED for me to. Now he's gone for no reason I cry everyday I feel like I'm gonna go crazy sometimes. He would have made a great husband and father. God bless you all

• by Jeff Proudfoot, Lethbridge
• 12 years ago

Today is Father Day, I went to visit my son's grave, who passed away 2 years ago at the young age of 25. My pain is raw, real and daily. I would have never believed that a grown man could cry this much. Like so many parents my son was everything to me, and his absence has left me so empty. It is so hard to believe why did this happen to us, we didn't deserve this and we never get the answers we are wanting. Take care of yourself son, Dad looks forward to spending an eternity with you. Love Dad

• by Venice Florida
• 12 years ago

I feel like every one of you I just lost my 27 year old so, 8 days ago. I feel broken and that my heart will never heal. I don't even now how to go on. I just can't believe that he is not here anymore. He was my baby and I feel so alone. Not sure how life goes on.

• by Carrie H
• 12 years ago

Yesterday was my 43rd birthday. It was the first birthday without my beautiful oldest son James who passed away August 16, 2010. He was electrocuted in a freak accident while replacing plumbing pipes in the crawlspace 25 feet up under a house. OSHA refused to investigate UNDER the house. It has been almost 9 months and I just still feel paralyzed. He left a fiancee that was 33 weeks pregnant with their daughter when he died. He also left me a grandson who was 2. If not for them and my other two sons I believe me and my husband would both die of sheer grief. We are not dealing with this well. I cry constantly. My son was my everything...I adored him. He was the most beautiful person I've ever encountered and he taught me so much. I love you baby boy. Time stopped for me that day. Mom will never be the same and I cannot wait to see you again my precious precious angel.

• by Susan T. De Ocampo, Pasay City Philippines
• 12 years ago

I lost my 24 year old son, Daryl last Dec. 18, 2010 while playing basketball with his officemates, it was supposed to be an ordinary left leg fractured that was operated but after 15 days he died due to fat embolism. My husband is a seaman, went home for his vacation but only to bury his eldest son and he also celebrated his 57th birthday in the funeral. We never thought that it will happened to us we are so devastated and asked God why my son who was already an electronic engineer and worked in a prestigious multinational company. So many questions but only God knows the answer. Up to now, I cannot move on with my life but I'm trying to be strong for my husband and my other son. The poem really touched me a lot that I know Daryl is a our angel guiding us to make it to our daily existing. Love you son from here to eternity

• by Kris Shanahan, Libertyville
• 12 years ago

I too am very sorry for all of your losses. Although our stories differ, we share the same sadness and loss. I lost my wonderful and beautiful 27 year old only son, my best friend, and my favorite person in the world. He was away at graduate school and became very depressed, major depression with psychosis. It was terrible to see him suffer serious mental illness and then terrible to lose him to suicide. He was a very kind hearted person and did not deserve this. I miss and love you Robert.

• by Penny
• 13 years ago

Sorry for all your loses. I feel the pain that each and everyone of you carry. I lost my son Joey at the tender age of 22. He had been trucking for a mere 3 1/2 months when he was taken from me and his family. He died in Granitville SC...It was a train derailment toxic chlorine gas filled the air...It took him in his sleep!!!! It was January 6 2005 and it still feels like yesterday!!!! I still have many questions and expect him to walk through the door or hear his voice on the phone.I know in reality this will never be....My heart is half of what I had...I miss and love you JOEY!!!!

• by Carene Darcy, Daytona Beach
• 13 years ago

My son Tommy died 2 years ago this coming May 6th. He had been out celebrating Cinco De Mayo with his friends and for reasons that I cannot believe got on his motorcycle without his helmet and drove up the on ramp at I-95. He never got any further and he hit a pole around 2:30am. I didn't know until about 11 am that morning because the police had him listed as a John Doe. When they finally brought his ID to the hospital they called me. He was such a precious child to me-my baby of 5 kids. Tommy was only 35 years old. He lived for 8 days but never regained consciousness because of his extensive injuries. My family and his friends kept a constant vigil the entire time he was in the hospital. He is with God now and I can't stop thinking about him. I have pictures to cry with and keep a little journal that I write to him a lot just letting him know what is happening and how much he is missed. God Bless You All.

• by Sandra, Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Canada
• 13 years ago

I am so sorry for everyone's losses. It is a tragic thing to lose your child at any age something I don't think I will get over. My son Wesley was murdered by some of his so called friends and then they decapitated him, cut his hands and feet off. This happened at a house party where twelve other people watched and did nothing, then they put his body in a creek and the rest of the body parts in a dumpster. Not one of them phoned the police. His body was found three days later by two young boys, the rest of him has not been found. Now I fight each day to fight for my son. Everyday is so unbearable and I miss him so much, I keep asking him to come home but in reality I will never see him till we meet in heaven. I hope God gives me the strength to do so. Till we meet again Wesley I love you mom

• by Laura
• 13 years ago

I'm so sorry for your loss.
We lost our oldest son Clayton two years ago at the age of 19 because of a senseless drunk driver and the pain is unbearable. Our lives have changed forever since that day. We have 2 other sons but he was mamas boy.... I still remember how excited my husband and our whole family was when I had him. I was only 21 years old when I gave birth to Clay, he was my beautiful miracle from God. He is my heart and my thoughts every single day on my life. He was a part of me and he took a piece of me with him when he left. I can't even look at his pictures without crying. Clay, I love you and I miss you so much my darling son..... until we meet again, mama.

• by Michael Hebert
• 13 years ago

My son was 19 teen he was a good kid he had lots of friends . Well on April 27 2010 two girl friends of his that was 16 teen years old planned the day before to rob him for his money and to murder him they called him at 4:00 in the morning and told him they need a ride to the store so the kind of friend that he was he went to bring them so after that they said let's go to the park in chill well the girl in the front seat stabbed him in the heart and they ran he drove himself to the hospital and all he could say is a girl stabbed me and he dies

• by Spring Hill, Forida
• 13 years ago

I lost my 19 year old son to a motorcycle accident, January 8th 2011, I am just devastated, I am still very angry, and really have no one, My husband and my older son are grieving in a different way I guess, we are all saddened by this, but he was my son, my baby, how can life be so cruel! I have not had the courage to go and talk to anyone yet, I have tried so hard to stay strong for everyone, but I am finding that it is getting harder and harder. I will hold you in my heart forever Joshua

• by Debby Barnes
• 13 years ago

I lost my wonderful son at the tender age of 26 years old. My heart aches every day. I will never see him marry, have my grandchildren, laugh, cry, fuss, hug, have talks about life together. I miss him so much. People that have never had to walk in these shoes of losing a child really don't understand how you feel. Part of your life has been ripped out of you and you wonder if you are going to make it without them. Yes, God will help us through; but the pain is still so real you try so hard to hide it from people because you know they don't understand and you feel like your pain is private and no one has the time to listen or feel, but please always know My son will live in my heart, soul and mind with every breath I take .

• by Los Angeles California
• 13 years ago

hello my heart goes out to all you parents that have lost your sons, my son Robert was shot in senseless drive by shooting that left him a quadriplegic like Christopher Reeves after a surgery Robert regained use of his arms but not hands, but after 7 yrs of living this way he couldn't handle life so he took all his medication (Oxycodone) and died, he left 2 daughters and a wife Robert was my only child he was 34 yrs of age, and I'm totally devastated!!! he passed away Oct 28th 07 I just feel so lonely and sad I was his only parent his father also passed away, I too need someone to talk to!!! I feel like I have been stripped of my title (Mother) and I feel like a failure because he didn't feel like he could come to me to tell me how bad he was feeling maybe I could have helped him, so I blame myself for not being there for him and not seeing the signs!!! I miss him terribly I thought of suicide many times but that will not bring him back!! than my grand daughters wont have a dad or a grandma!

• by Christina Hiland
• 13 years ago

I lost a 13 y/o son on March 8, 2008 to a 4-wheeler accident. We are coming up on 3 years and it has been a long hard road. I am so sorry to all of you that have lost a child. My heart breaks for all of you and I feel your pain. We all have our own way of dealing with the loss. Search Alan Pedersen on the Facebook and join. He is a bereaved father that writes music and also posts questions and comments for us. I do not have the answers as I suffer as well but would like to be here to listen. I am on Facebook as well. I tried to reach you John Kelly, Tacoma, there are 5 or 6 listed. May God be with each one of you. Chris Hiland, Lebanon, IN

• by Pauline, England
• 13 years ago

I lost my son on 20 December 2009 aged 34 years to an aneurysm, he just got out of bed and died, his dad tried to save him but to no avail, so I watched my son take his first breath and take his last, he left behind 3 beautiful children and wife but it doesn't help the pain I feel in my heart everyday since and will do until the day I die, the words in this poem describe exactly how I feel.

• by Geneva, Ocean Isle Beach NC
• 13 years ago

I lost my wonderful son at the tender age of 29 years old. He was in a car accident in Maxton NC, the car flip several times and threw him out. My heart aches every day. I will never see him marry, have my grandchildren, laugh, cry, fuss, hug, have talks about life and Jesus together. I miss him so much. People that have never had to walk in these shoes of losing a child really don't understand how you feel. Part of your life has been ripped out of you and you wonder if I going to make it with out them. Yes, our God will helps us through, the pain is still so real. To all that has lose a child, we will go on with our day to day lives. Our children will live in our hearts ,souls and minds with every breath with take and one day if we live right we will see them face to face in Jesus arms. I'm so sorry for everyone lose of your children. Geneva

• by Karen, Chicago
• 13 years ago

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my 3 month old son to SIDS on Dec.. 23, 2010 it is the most hardest thing I've ever been through and it still is. I was looking for poems to just read at a time when I felt that I was the only one going through this pain but as I can see there are millions! I know one day I'll be okay. I mean I have to be I have another son who is 14 months old that needs me. but like you said I look up to the stars to find the brightest one cause that is my Josiah! Rest in paradise Josiah Thomas Foltz I love you.

• by Carmen
• 13 years ago

With Christmas coming around, the days get tougher. It has been 9 months since I lost my son to cancer. After a 16 year battle. I do Thank the Lord for giving us those extra 16 yrs. We all miss him so much. The pain NEVER gets any better. Although, he left me the most precious thing...his son. My grandson.. It is still and will always be tough. Just pray, God will help us and guide us all. Merry Christmas to all. God Bless all too.

• by John Kelly, Tacoma Washington
• 13 years ago

I am a 52 year old father that lost his only child which was my son. He was 21 July 5th 2010 he died august 6th 2010. I was a single father it has devastated me. I have been living a nightmare for 17 weeks now. He is all I think about. I would like to talk to some one that has been walking in my shoes I don't have any support. I feel lost if there is some one out there that I could talk to please contact me.

• by Caz
• 13 years ago

Hi, I lost my son Scott 30 years ago .. he was only 9 weeks old ... but I remember him everyday ... He is with his aunty Maureen who took her life ... My sister was only 21... She couldn't handle the terrible childhood that we had... My brother has also gone ... Pete was 24 ... He couldn't handle it either ? God knows why I'm still here ??? But I am and I have two lovely daughters who I'm proud as punch with.. All the love that I never had goes into them ... And they love me so much back ... I'm not the greatest but I do my bloody best ... If I can do it ... then you can too .. memories are with you forever ... Good and bad ...

• by Lisa, Texas
• 13 years ago

I'm so sorry for everyone's loss... I loss my husband Odies , Oct '08 due to suicide, married 24 yrs. My son passed in Jan'09, he was 21 yrs old, heart condition that doctors never caught. I have also lost 3 more very close people in my life. I'm still very angry with my husband selfishness but I put that aside to handle my son's death. I miss my son so much there's not a day that goes by I cry, we were close. I don't think my pain will ever ease, he was an awesome son, just starting out on his own place. Lucas you will always be in my heart !!!!

• by Carol, Visalia
• 13 years ago

I lost my only son on July 12, 2003 in a car accident. It has been 7 years and each year I miss him more because it is that much longer that I have seen him. My son always had a smile for everyone and family was number one to him. I miss him so much, sometimes I wish I could just reach out and hug him. I love you Paul, you are in my heart forever.

• by Robert S Hayward Jr, Sugar Hill NH
• 13 years ago

Serry was 21, fell asleep at the wheel, just around the corner from his house. so many friends at the funeral, so many stay in touch. it happened on my birthday! I "stay strong", as I have my daughter, erusha. we both are very close, talk every day. Life must "go on" to honor them, after all, they wouldn't want us to "waste" it. It is so hard, but you must do it. they would be sad to see you fail! find me on Facebook, lets talk and heal !! peace

• by Surbiton Surrey
• 13 years ago

I lost my son Michael 13th May 2009 he was my life he fought for life but it was cruelly taken away from him at the age of 20. I miss him so much. The only people who know how we feel sadly are ones that have lost a child. I just hope I will see him again one day. Nina, Michael's Mum

• by Paula, New York
• 13 years ago

I lost my son Justin on August 27, 2010. He was 21 years old. He had a seizure and flipped his car and the seatbelt cut off his airway. I can not wake up from this awful nightmare, but I have to be strong for his sister that adored him. They were best friends and mine too. There will not be 1 single day that will go by that I will not think or cry for him. I leave the outside light on for him, just in case he comes home. I love and miss him so very much

• by Tom, Arizona
• 13 years ago

My 27 year old son was taken from me July 14, 2010. Even the medical examiner doesn't have an explanation. I loved him, and I needed him. But he is gone now. I am hollow, paralyzed without him. No father should have to lose a child.

• by Guggi, New Delhi
• 13 years ago

I went through the tragic stories. I can relate to you all. we share the same pain. I lost my son on 9th march 2010. He was 24 yrs old. this year he would have been 25 yrs old on 20.10.2010. he had pain in his abdomen and I took him to the doctor. He was in the hospital for just 5 days and passed away in front of my eyes. He just slipped out of my hands he was my only son. He was full of life and I don't know why his life was so short. I have 1 daughter. It's been 5 months it is really hard to live without him. He was my hope and support. I don't know how am I going to live without him

• by Brenda, Dayton Ohio
• 13 years ago

August 23, 2007, I lost my one and only child. Steven was 23 years young. He was a beautiful person inside and out. This loss is the ultimate that a Mother could face, and I don't know how to go about it. It'll be 3 years the 23rd and it seems like yesterday. I miss him terribly. I was his only parent.
May God be with all of you through the years and the pain. It never gets better.

• by Patty Laabs, Henderson Minnesota
• 13 years ago

I too lost a son to a car accident on 10 /07/2007!!!!!! Ryan Laabs was only 24 years young!!!!!! We miss him more now than ever!!!! Any family event that comes up it just is never the same without his twinkling eyes or contagious laugh!! I am always thinking of him!!!! I know he is always near I can feel him I just miss him sooo much, sometimes the pain is unbearable!!!!!!!! love you always MOM

• by Rani Naidoo, Kzn South Africa
• 13 years ago

I am so sorry for your loss.
I have lost my son Keegan and his girlfriend in a car crash on 12th July 2010. He was only 28 years old with a whole life before him. I did not know that night what horrible news awaited me that morning. I am trusting in the Lord to help me through each day. I love you son ....until we meet again. Love mum.

• by Kris Honeysett, Newman
• 13 years ago

I read all your tragic losses, and my heart aches for you all. My son Jason was taken from us on the 1st August 2007. He was on his way home from purchasing some tent pegs to go camping on the weekend with his son and mates which they did every year at this time. It was a rainy night 6.20pm 500 meters from his home where his wife and 5 children waited.
He never arrived, he was only 34 the rest of his life to live, never too see any of his kids to grow or marry.
I miss him with every fiber of my being my life has changed forever, I will never be the same again.
To lose a child for a mother is the ultimate price to pay.
Miss you and love you my darling Jason

• by Karen Winkfein, Hephzibah GA
• 13 years ago

I lost my youngest son Brian at the age of 27 to re-current osteosarcoma (bone cancer). The pain is so unbearable. Knowing the end is coming and no way to prepare yourself for this. I feel all the pain in every poem I read. The emptiness is beyond words. I love you Brian....until we meet again..Mom

• by Donna Simons
• 13 years ago

I lost my only son on Aug. 6 2006, and I will never be the same person. He was 21 yrs. old, he had just left home on his motorcycle and 15 min. later the 911 call came in. I will never forget that horrible day for the rest of my life. Losing a child is the ultimate loss. So many unanswered questions. I miss him so much... It's difficult to think I have to live the rest of my life without him. I LOVE YOU & MISS YOU SO MUCH, JON.

• by Norma Flores, Amarillo TX
• 13 years ago

I was reading Barbra's story and our stories are so much a like (wish I could email her) My son was 20 when I lost him to a crash. He was just 5 minutes from home when he fell asleep behind the wheel and hit a semi...that horrible day changed my life forever, and I don't know how or if I will ever see life the same again! I miss you so much Allen Michael Machuca!!

• by Debbie Benavides
• 14 years ago

I'm sorry for your pain. I to, with all of you, have lost. I had two sons, ages 16 and 18 who died together ( along with their girlfriend) in a car accident on Aug. 3,2008. I miss them every single day and at times I think I will go crazy. I've tried everything to get through and nothing seems to help.

• by Dianna Richardson
• 14 years ago

I'm so sorry about your loss. I too lost my only son, he was 20 years old.. this poem touched every part of me..his 21st birthday is Sunday Mar 28 and I'm so scared and lonely and I hurt so bad I want him here with me or I wish I was there with him..I LOVE YOU BABY

• by Pat Crosby, SC
• 14 years ago

I am so sorry for your lose. I was looking for a poem for my sons Balloon. Release scheduled for Sunday November 22nd. I lost my son on August 19th 2007 and my Dad July 9 2007. Losing my son is the worse thing I will ever go through, and like you I have looked up to the heavens just to see him. I will one day but for now have to be here for my oldest son.

Loved the poem

• by Barbara
• 14 years ago

I lost my son a few days before she did...he was also 20. He was named Michael. May 28th 2008 his life was taken in a crash. He worked two days and nights with only 3 hours sleep. He fell asleep when he was driving. Almost home too. His car veered into oncoming traffic and head on with a Tractor Trailer... I cannot get it out of my mind... It is so hard to express feelings over a loss of something you loved so very much! Thank You for sharing this poem...God Bless and be with you!

• by Yesi
• 14 years ago

One of my 11 year old twin boys lost his battle with leukemia on August 20,2007. It is the most horrible pain I have ever felt in my life. I look at his surviving twin and I can see my son it brings tears to my eyes. At times I wonder how I am suppose to survive this great loss but I know that life continues with or without me. I must be strong for my only living child and even though I continue with life I know that my heart will always be missing a piece because I buried it the day Tyler passed away.

• by sushma
• 14 years ago

The words are not enough...but still I am sorry.....I can understand your pain as I lost my 19 years old son four years back...the vacuum can never be filled...but as they say we have to carry on....and live for others around you.....may god give us all the strength....

• by Jim
• 14 years ago

I'm so sorry for your loss. We lost our only son, Josiah, on December 11, 2007. Our lives will never be the same. We still cry every day. We look for an image of him up at the sky too. Sharon mentions that she can't get back on track. I'm sorry, but you never will. You're on a new track now and need to figure out how to live on it. We're still trying to figure our own out. We love you and miss you so much, Josiah. Mom, Dad, and Jessica

• by Sharon
• 14 years ago

I would first like to say I'm so sorry for your loss. I know just how you feel. I have walked in your shoes. My 20 year old son, Brandon, was killed on July 12 2008, I miss him more than I could ever say. It has been almost one year and I still cry everyday and still look for him to come home. My life will never be the same and I long for the day I will see him again. Missing my son.
Sharon, Brandons mom forever

• by sharon
• 15 years ago

This poem did touch me a lot, I lost my only son. Brandon was 20 years old. My heart is so broke, I just can't get back on track. He was my life I feel that now I have no reason to smile.
Sharon, Brandons mom forever.