Request a Memorial Posting

We welcome you to memorialize your loved one on our memorial wall. Follow the link below to fill out our memorial request form. Please feel free to speak from your heart because your grief journey is unique to you. Many blessings and Healing!

Request a Memorial

Search for your loved one

Request a Poem or Reflection

Follow the link below to request a poem or reflection that reminds you of your loved one, or has helped you on your healing journey — think of these as words of wisdom. You can post words or an image — whatever you like! Thank You!!

Request a Reflection

We Remember Them

“In the rising of the sun and its going down,     We remember them.

In the blowing of the wind, in the chill of winter, in the opening of buds, and in the rebirth of spring,      We remember them.

In the blueness of the sky and in the warmth of summer, In the rustling of leaves and in the beauty of autumn,    We remember them.

When we have joys we yearn to share, when we are weary and in need of strength , so long as we live, they too shall live, for they are now a part of us, as   We remember them. “

— Author Unknown


Eric James Gruler — August 8, 1988 – February 27, 2016

27 years ago we were given the gift of Eric, and we have loved him deeply.

Dear Eric.  We miss you so much.  You are a bright shining soul, gifted and loved.  We are sad you had to leave us so soon.  In your death we have found many beautiful gifts you left behind.   We love you more deeply than ever as we remember the whole of your life.  And although your life was short, you will remain solidly in our hearts for all of eternity.

“Our thoughts are always with you, no one your place can fill, in life we loved you dearly, and in death we love you still.”  Sweetest is that love which never lets you die!


Eternal Love and Peace

by Eric’s Mom

I know that God has plans for us,
In that I can be sure,
But in taking away my sweet young son,
The pain I cannot bear.

For love, a mother’s love I know
To lose a son so dear
Can shake the world we know on earth
And leave her full of tears.

I am sorry for the pain you felt
I am sorry I was not there,
I hope that in your last few moments
You knew how much I cared.

And yes, my sweet Son Eric
The choice that you desired,
Life gave you many twists and turns
But it was peace that you required

For that you have my great respect
My teacher you will be
The lessons you have taught me
will make me wise you see.

So in your glory, up in heaven
Please watch over us with care
For with you as our angel,
Our burden you may share

Ese quam videri Eric
To be, to really be.
My hope for you today and always
Is for peace eternally.

With love, MOM.




Marshall Siler — September 28th, 1962 – June 13th, 2017

Marshall, Uncle Marshall. A loving, caring, hilarious, strong, incredible human being.

I am sad you had to leave us so soon, and I am sorry you hurt so bad. I feel your warmth in my heart all the time, and I am grateful for the love we share.

I miss your smile. I miss your laugh. I miss the way you lit up our family gatherings. I miss playing golf with you, and I miss sitting in your living room and telling you about my life after golf. I miss going to the movies with you. I miss it when you would grill everyone burgers and ask everyone if we wanted cheese on ours. I miss walking Bruno while you work, and the conversations we would have when we’d get back. I miss seeing you on your bike while I’m driving. I miss when we would order pizza. I miss your hugs and your strength. Most of all I miss you, every single thing about you.

I hope you are resting easy and can feel our love.

–Walty

To Laugh Often

by Ralph Waldo Emerson

To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know that one life has breathed easier because you lived here.

This is to have succeeded.

A Prayer for Help

by Susan Vivian

Heavenly Father,

 

Many of us have been touched by a family member, friend, co-worker or neighbor in need of our prayers for mental wellness.  In community, compassion and prayer we lift up all who suffer with anxiety and depression and pray your healing hand will penetrate the veil of darkness to overcome the despair that leaves so many feeling hopeless and alone.

 

Lord, we pray you will be a solid rock of comfort and peace as hurricane force winds of unworthiness, doubt and fear blow in and take a deeper hold despite meaningful attempts to keep them at bay and boarded up.

 

Lord, we pray you will use the eye of the storm of pain and suffering for a higher purpose through abundant faith, hope, love and outreach that bridges the gap of sadness and grief that too many experience.

 

Father, through the sea of stormy winds and shifting tides, we thank you for all the psychiatrists, counselors, therapists, mental health professionals and spiritual leaders who passionately and patiently care for those who struggle to navigate the gale force turmoil.

 

Lord, we pray for those suffering to witness the beacon of your light shining from the lighthouse and to feel the arms of your love through treatment that offers the opportunity to experience aliveness, joy, freedom and a deep connection with You with others.

 

Father, we pray for well-funded programs, services and benevolent hearts of understanding to anchor those in emotional pain offering every person a chance to claim your love and be all you uniquely created each of us to be.

 

Father, those suffering with depression who have ‘no feeling’ and those with anxiety ‘feeling too much’ are your messengers of hope and authenticity, and we pray these precious canaries awaken us to your suffering, compassion, tenderness and sensitivity as they guide us to a more authentic relationship with you and each other as one in the body of Christ.

 

His Peace,
Amen

Samuel Kossack– October 21st, 1985 – October 10th, 2015

Sam,

There hasn’t been one day since you died I haven’t missed you. I will love you and be proud the rest of my life that I was your mom. You live in my heart and I am honored to have had the sacred privilege of knowing you.







I am Free

by Unknown Author

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free;
I’m following the path God has laid you see.
I took His hand when I heard him call;
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day
to laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way;
I found peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void;
then fill it with remembered joy.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow;
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life’s been full, I savored much;
good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss;
ah yes, these things, I too, will miss.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief;
don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Life up your hearts and share with me;
God wanted me now, He set me free.

A Chant for the Day

by Unknown Author

I am an unstoppable warrior who is strong and fearless. I live with courage and compassion in my heart. I wear my confidence like a shield to deflect all negativity. I am powerful and proud of who I am and what I do.

I wake up positive and ready to take on the day ahead because I am on a mission to achieve my goals, and nothing or no one can stop me.

Posted by Carmela Davis