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Everyone has had a few exceptional people in their life. The ones
who taught you all that you know, or just the ones who stood by your side when things weren't right. Those people, however,
mean so little to you until they aren't there anymore. There is no other feeling in this world worse than losing someone that
you love. Even more so, not telling them exactly how much you did love them. I just want to take a moment to say thanks to
those people who made me believe in myself...
*~* PaPa *~* (5/20/1934 - 8/29/1999)
The one man in my life that taught me everything i'll ever need
to know about boys. The one man in my life, period. My PaPa was the greatest man alive, and the only father figure I ever
had. He taught me everything. He taught me things from books, and things from nature, but more importantly, he taught me things
he never knew he would - honor, respect, dignity, trust, the true meaning of friends, the influence you have on everyone
around you, and what it means to love. Every step he took, I was right behind him. I never got to tell him what all he
taught me, and how much he meant to me... but he knew. I know it's been 5 years, but I still wake up and think about
him every single day. My PaPa is one person I will miss every single second for the rest of my life. Thank you, PaPa, for
all you did for me, and those endless bags of candy at the gas station on the way to Granny's, and everything you taught me,
and are still teaching me today. I love you!!!!
*~* Wesley Young *~* (8/19/1986 - 11/2/2003)
Wes - I miss you, man. I will never forget all the times you cheated
off me in French, and I cheated off you in Human A & P. Those were the times. I cried the day we ate crepes.. b/c we all
knew you wanted them so bad! I love you, Wes, and I will always look back on the days I shared with you... and, if you can
read this now, I LIKE YOUR EARRINGS!! haha.
*~* Sara Raner *~* (6/3/1985 - 10/12/1999)
I will never forget that tragic day, nor will I forget all the secrets
we had. Like you and D, and the song "These Are The Times" by Dru Hill.. "tear you up in little pieces, swallow you like reeses
pieces..." your favorite. I miss you, Sara, and I think about you often! I love you!
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