In Memory of.....

Hi guys, This page is dedicated to the loved ones we have lost. A place to remember them, and a place to see how much they truly meant to us. Also at this time we wish to dedicate this page to Dewayne - who died so young, but not forgotten. We dedicate this and all the love in our heart to you. Rest in Peace!

FUNERAL NOTICE FOR MAMA KASH AKA MAMA BAGEL:

In saying that, check out the ones you love below..

Some days are just emotionally difficult no matter how much time goes by, it seems.
Today would have been my mother's 69th birthday.
She died in January of 1992 at the age of 54. There are times, though, it feels just like yesterday.
This day rolls around every year; however, I'm not as bad as I'd been in the past. For years I'd dread from mid-August to this day and moodiness and depression would overtake me.

Now, it's a little different for me. Like today, I woke up and just felt a little off. I didn't want to talk to anyone, I felt sad. It really wasn't until I sat down in front of my computer and saw the date that I realized what the date was. Yeah, I knew it was coming up, but sometimes it hits me like running into a brick wall.
I miss her. I miss her everyday. I think about her everyday. Even after all these years, if that makes me a "momma's boy" well, that's always been a known fact. lol
I still grieve not just for my own personal loss, but her's as well. The accomplishments of her children she never got to see; the good man and women her children became all due to her love, guidance and lessons she taught to us by her example; the grandchildren she never met.

I still wish, and want, to call her and talk with her. Anyone know the area code and extension for Heaven? That's where she is now. I do take comfort in that belief: she is living in the everlasting love and glory of God, she is free from the pain and suffering of earthly life, she watches over me (and us) and knows. In fact, she's probably smiling down and shaking her head at me right now for feeling this way and writing this. Understanding my feelings yet knowing and understanding more about life than I can here in this life.

She gives me strength today as she always has; she continues to inspire me everyday. Alas, I'm only human and sometimes my feelings and emotions, my selfish grief and sense of loss can get to me. That is today. As much as I honor her in every way I can everyday, I miss her.

My Mother’s Heart

In memory of my Loving Mother. My mother passed away March 11, 2004 after a short fight with cancer.Some days it seems like it never happened and others I dont want to face it...which I haven't yet.I know that you are in a better place and not hurting any more, but I miss you more and more every day and i know that i have to face the fact that u are gone, but i dont want to. you were my best friend and i miss having out little talks and having someone to come to when i need them.  as you can see dad has moved on, but i cant. theres not one day that goes by that I dont cry and ask God why u. Y did he have to take you at such a time i need you and so young.  me and jordan miss you so much. i know you look down on us and i can feel you every day in my heart.Everyone always says how much i look like you and that i do. I miss you so much and i wish i could see you and talk to you. I have so many regrets and i hate myself for not being there when you took your last breath before God took you away from me.  but i guess he knew what was best...so here mom I give you these flowers up above and all my love in my heart...i love you and miss you so much.  i can still feel your voice and your hugs around my neck.  i will always be your "little fuzz bunny".  I love you!  you are missed so much.  Rest in peace mom. Be waiting for me.... Ladybears44@yahoo.com

I dedicate these flowers to my Grandma, Chick,  and cousin Johnny, but most of all to two of our very close friends online. Kewliekewl and letsgowvuuu, We love you and you will never be forgot...

I just wanted to say hey to my cuz that passed away on the 11th of April of cancer.  Traci Lynn Tolley of Youngstown, Ohio.  You will never be forgotten and my love goes with you all along the way.  These yellow roses are for you.    Donnie

To My Mother,
To My Mom who passed away on April 8, 2005.  A Memorial and Tribute to the WOMAN I loved the most!  I miss you and you will always be in my heart.  Rest in Peace.   Love, Max

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Good bye zerokookguy25. Michael Holland (Kasandra Blake), thought your gone from this earth, your memory will live on forever through us who knew you. We will always remember you.  WVCOWBOY (Mike) and the gang from gay.com.

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In memory of John B. Diamantstein -- June 6, 1961 - September 15, 1995. 

10 years seemed like 10 days and 10 lifetimes.  There was a time when the thought of being without you was more than I could bear.  Now I'm grateful for every minute I had because I know there cannot be more.  And so I remember this very special writing you gave to me before you left:

 

"To Those I Love," by Isla Paschal Richardson

 

If I should ever leave you whom I love

To go along the Silent Way, grieve not,

Nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk

Of me as if I were beside you there.

(I'd come -- I'd come, could I but find a way!

But would not tears and grief be barriers?)

And when you hear a song or see a bird

I loved, please do not let the thought of me

Be sad...For I am loving you just as I always have...

You were so good to me!

There are so many things I wanted still

To do -- so many things to say to you...

Remember that I did not fear... It was

Just leaving you that was so hard to face...

We cannot see Beyond...

But this I know:

I LOVED YOU SO -- 'twas heaven here with you!

 

You are NEVER forgotten.  Jim

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Bill Arnold - Mr. Pride Long Fork

 
It is with great sadness that I report to you, our Long Fork community, that our Mr. Pride Long Fork 2007 winner and friend Bill Arnold decided to end his life Tuesday night. Bill was well loved and respected among the community in Charleston as well as here at gay camp. He will be missed greatly by many. I didn't know Bill well but I saw something good and wonderful inside him and I am very sad that I will not have the opportunity to get to know him better. Bill put on a great performance for our Mr. Pride Long Fork contest over Memorial day weekend and his enthusiasm and energy was uplifting and encouraging and a great source of motivation for me personally in preparing for the contest.

On behalf of the entire staff here at Long Fork, our thoughts and prayers are with Bill and his family.

Steve and the Longfork Family

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Bill Arnold

 

Bill's passing has not been easy on me as we were dating each other at the time of his passing.  This was a man that I believed in, and believed could do anything he wanted.  I loved the sound of his laugh and voice, the look in his eyes and the sparkle of his smile.

 

He loved so many people, and was loved back by many.

 

I will always remember you, and love you.

 

Kenneth Maker

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DREWBOI1978, You will not be forgotten. Loved by many. Gay.com will always remember your charisma and infinite personality. Rest in Peace, friend..

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WILLIAM C. "BILL" BUCKLER	Published: 7/11/2007
WILLIAM C. "BILL" BUCKLER, 64, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away July 9, 2007, at his home after a short but courageous fight with cancer. A celebration of Bill's life will be held Thursday, July 12, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church, Huntington, W.Va., of which he was a member, by Pastor Steve Hensley. Burial and a graveside service will take place in Oakland, Ill. Bill was born January 3, 1943, in Chicago, Ill., the first son of the late Carl and Sarah Dittamore Buckler. He retired from the South Point Local School District after teaching for 30 years. Upon retirement, he became employed by the Huntington YMCA, where he acquired many, many good friends. Bill was also preceded in death by his brother Gary Buckler of Hermann, Mo. He is survived by two nieces, Ellen Holley (David) and Jennifer Woodall (John); three nephews, Peter Buckler (Brandy), Marcus Buckler and Charles Buckler, and five great-nephews, Briar, Luke, Kyle, Chad and Parker. Also surviving him are aunts Margie Temples and Wilma Keilgey; one uncle, Charles Dittamore; a sister-in-law, Debbie Buckler; and a number of cousins. Bill also leaves behind a devoted and loving friend, Peggy Byard, who will miss him always as well as a host of friends. Bill loved life, his family and his church. He touched countless lives, as witnessed by the outpouring of love, generosity and support during his illness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill's memory to the Huntington YMCA, 935 10th Ave., Huntington, WV 25701 or to the First United Methodist Church, 1124 5th Ave., Huntington, WV 25701. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at Klingel Carpenter Mortuary, Huntington. Family guestbook at www.klingelcarpenter.com

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In loving memory of my partner of 5 years Mark who died suddenly of a heart attack on 8/30/2007.

I will always love you Shuggey! 

Carl

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For Talon

 

Two years ago on June 26, 2005, my life was changed in an instant.  My partner Talon Key took his own life.  The paralyzing feelings of shock and hopelessness have never gone away.  I was denied the right to attend memorial services held for him at the time by his family and old friends and have never found a way to bring a closure or justified acceptance to the whole ordeal.

 

The details of his suicide are very complicated and gruesome. That is not the picture I want to share with the world.   I could write volumes of books on Talon and still not accurately describe the magnitude of his being.  He was a man so full of compassion, that he, ultimately, could not remain in a world where there was so little of it elsewhere. 

 

Our relationship was not some fairytale or ‘gay fantasy’.  Our problems and differences were very real.  I have, for the most part, lived a life of self-exile since that date.  Today that changes. 

 

In honor of a brilliant man that touched my life beyond description, I have made a vow to myself to start living again.  This week I have let go of some vain attempts at romance and relationships and yesterday secured a new apartment for myself.  The road ahead is full of obstacles and challenges, and I am sure I will take many more falls, but I will take them with a new sense of confidence.

 

Two years ago, a man lost his faith in the world and mankind, but because of this man there is inspiration and hope in my life today. 

 

There have been days that I have felt so ridiculed and beat up by the world. that I have been tempted to join him, but then I remember that someone that I highly respect believed in me.  When I feel that I am under attack, I can look the attacker(s) square in the eye and say: “Someone much better than you, believes in me.”

 

Thank you Talon! 

 

Jim Lawson

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Our condolences and prayers are out to new "OK" member John B – on the recent death of his partner, Bill Duty, a leader and tireless worker in the fight against AIDS here in the Charleston community. While there no public memorial, contributions in Mr. Duty's honor may be made to the CAN Community Center Fund, c/o Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, 1600 Huntington Square, 900 Lee Street, East, Charleston, WV 25301.

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Jeffrey Wayne Nichols, 38, of Parkersburg, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, December 25, 2007.
He was born July 1, 1969, in Stuart, FL, a son of Ernie R. and Linda K. Hackney Nichols of Walton.
Jeffrey was the former manager of McCoy’s Best Western, Ripley and was a 1988 graduate of Ravenswood High School.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a wife, Virginia O’Dell Nichols of Leroy; sons, Justin Nichols of Leroy and Christopher Nichols of Panama City, FL; twin brother, John Nichols, brothers, Teddy Nichols and Ernie Nichols, Jr. all of Ravenswood.

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Shawn Collins   AGE: 36
Birthplace:	Wheeling, WV.
Resided In:	Los Angeles, CA., formerly of Wheeling, WV.
Died:	October 11, 2007
Service:	October 19, 2007: 1 p.m.
Cemetery:	Short Creek Cemetery, Short Creek, WV.

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IN MEMORY OF , MICHAELNWSTN

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Need to share some sad news with you about a community friend, and my best friend. Yesterday, Joe Wright aka Mountman lost his 53 year old brother Steven to cancer. If you would like to send a message and don't have Joe's email; mountman@rainbowworldradio.com.
   I want to send my support, love and deep appreciation to Joe during this difficult period for him. Joe does much for the music and literature art community via his activity through SWS. Joe's work and efforts are deeply appreciated and very much a huge help. I hope his heart heals quickly, his memory shines with bright visions of Steven, and most of all that Joe know how much he is loved and needed by us all.
Love n hugs Joe,
Len & Chris

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Jeffery W. Spalding   A long time activist in the community. She has represented the community well as a whole. She has belonged to several organizations over the years including the Living Aids Memorial Garden among others. Those who knew Ms Synamon, cherish her and idolize her in many ways. She will always be remembered by those she loved.
SPALDING, JEFFERY W., 46, of Okolona, passed away Friday, March 21, 2008 at his home. He was the former manager of the Capital Paging Company, in Charleston, WV. He was preceded in death by his father, John Spalding. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Norma and Herman Zeller; a sister, Paula Jackson; two brothers, Norman and John Spalding; and several nieces and nephews. Mass of celebration will be conducted 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Athanasius Catholic Church, 5915 Outer Loop, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. on Sunday at Arch L. Heady & Son Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Hospice of Louisville.

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