Thinking of you  / Mom (mother)

Kevin my baby
I love you more than ever
Your birthday is coming up
and it does not get easier
as the years go by, but I will
make it up to you when I am with
you.
I love you honey, Mom

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Late night thoughts.  / Molly Byrne (Friend)
It's 3am in New York, and I couldn't sleep, so I thought I'd organize some photographs that have been sitting in a box for 20 years, and found so many photos of you and I, Kev.  It's funny, because in half of them we're 5 years old, but I can still remember everything.  I remember how my mom always told you not to play rough with me because of my head, and how you were supposed to keep an eye on me.  You would clutch my hand so tightly and walk so slowly down the driveway with me when you would come call for me.  I remember how you were always my protector... If anyone so much as looked at me crooked you would fight to the death.  It's funny the things you remember.  I remember when we were older, I would hear you outside playing basketball, so I'd come out and harass you for hours chewing your ear off.  Plieeeee.  That silly memory just popped into my head.  I wish you were still here Kevin.  I'm at such a turning point in my life: graduating college, settling down with the love of my life, and possibly planning a wedding in the next few years, and I wish so hard that you were here to enjoy everything.  I love you so much Kevin.  I miss you.  Keep an eye on our dad's up there.  Don't let them play too many practical jokes on each other. Close

Happy 23rd birthday kiddo!  / Amy
The milestones pass without you here and it makes my heart ache.  I miss you everyday and think about you all the time.  Life will never be the same without you here.  We are trying to find a new normal to our lives but we always feel the piece that's missing.  The holidays are so hard Kev.  Each one represents just another that you aren't here with us for.  We have all of your ornaments on the tree - at the top where you liked them - we've made the fudge and we've laughed at the memories of when you were here.  It's those memories that get us through.  But on today, your birthday, I just don't have the strength to do more than miss you.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!! Close

wishing you.....  / Diane Cassidy- Angel Mom-Katie

Wishing you Peace to bring comfort

Courage to face the days ahead

And ~~~~~~~

Kevin's Loving Memories to forever hold in your hearts!! Close

Thinking of you / Heather Smith (Kims Best friend & sister for the last 22 years)
Kevin,
 Its still so hard to believe your not with us anymore, In spirit yes and that is a major comfort, I find myself thinking about when I met the family, You were not even 5 years old yet, you were such a silly little boy, always smiling, laughing, I can remember you hiding behind the door when Kim and I walked in and I met mom and you, I remember sitting in the yellow room playing video games with you, you trying to show me how to play one game or another, yet you always beat me! ha ha, but maybe thats because I let you win!!!! As you got older you did your own thing, but Kim always kept me up to date with what you were doing, like who you had a crush on or were dating ... I used to flip out saying NOOO he is too young for that,,maybe that was because you started making me feel OLD! Do you remember when i used to call the house and you answered I'd ask for Kim and ask how things where going? I'd say so whos the flavor this week, you would laugh and say some ice cream flavor, each time was different!!! I'd say well mom and dad adopted me so now Im your sister, you'd laugh and say oh great like I need another one!! I'd say you can never have too many! Seeing you grow up and then go into the service, I prayed for your safe return everyday! there are so many memories I have of you and the family, Kim and I talk about things time to time, expecually what a nut dad was, Omg he always had me cracking up! mom and dad helped me alot when my dad past so having you guys will always play such a special part of my memories, I was 15 when I met you guys So thats over half my life, I just want to tell you I love you very much and miss you, please keep your arm over everyones shoulder and tighten your grip time to time just so everyone knows your there. With all my heart xoxoxox Heather (the other one) Close

My baby brother / Kim Smith (sister)
Kevin, its hard to believe that two years have passed by, I know you are with us at all times - but that doesnt make missing you any easier. I love you, but you knew that and that in itself says so much. Thinking of you always,,,,,,,, xo KIM Close

Remembering You 2 Years later.... / Jan Peek (Brother Ken's Mother-in-law)

A MESSAGE TO KEVIN from Jan Peek, mother-in-law of your brother, Ken, sister-in-law, Amy, and grandmother of your nephews and niece, Nicky, Jordan and Kristen:

It’s hard to believe you’ve been in Heaven for two years, Kevin. While the time has been long and painful for your family, there has been gracious healing as they have come to terms with their grief, forgiveness issues, and realization that they can meet up with you again one day, as will all of us who have believed in the Son of God, Jesus Christ, and His resurrection.

It’s comforting to try to imagine Heaven and what your life is like living with Jesus, seeing His face and experiencing His love first hand for all eternity. When we search the Bible to learn what Heaven is like, we learn several things, yet not nearly all that our curious minds long to know. We learn that Heaven is a safe place for those who are there – a place that is separate and secure from all evil and enemies. The gates to the City of Heaven are made of pearls. Jesus is the "Pearl of Great Value" and He is our Way to God. The City of Heaven is vast --- there is plenty of room for all the people of God. The streets of the City are pure gold, like transparent glass. Those who are in Heaven are at rest, yet not in a state of sleep or idleness. They communicate with God and with each other. There is beautiful music, singing, laughter, and dancing in Heaven. There are no more diseases or death, nor tears or sadness, only laughter and joy -- total happiness and contentment. And, we will recognize one another there. We look forward to that, Kevin. Save us a good place, close to Jesus and to you!

Until then….

With love,

Jan ("Nana")

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My first love  / Katie Manno (First love/Best Friend )
Kevin and I dated when we were 15 and remained best friends until the end. Kevin thought me a lot about love and life in those years i gained another family through him and I will never forget all the fun and crazy things we did together. My relationship with Kevin grew a lot through out the years. There was an understanding/bond that Kevin and I shared that only a few people know the real emotion that lived behind it. There is still no doubt in my mind that Kevin is here with all of us, He loved his family dearly and i am sure is smiling down on all of us now with that smile i know we have all come to miss.
Kevin I love you I always did and I always will. Close

My Best Friend / Molly Byrne (Friend)
Kevin was my next door neighbor and best friend all through childhood. He and his entire family were like a second family to me. I went through a lot of things with Kev: coming of age, illness, death, broken hearts, everything. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him and how many of my childhood memories are invested in him. Close