Grieving for you / Jessica Davis (sister) We do not need a special day To bring you to our minds. The days we do not think of you Are very hard to find.
Each morning when we awake, We know that you are gone. And no one knows the heartache As we try to carry on.
Our hearts still ache with sadness And secret tears still flow. What it meant to lose you No one will ever know.
Our thoughts are always with you, Your place no one can fill. In life we loved you dearly; In death we love you still,
There will always be a heartache, And often a silent tear. But always a precious memory Of the days when you were here.
If tears could make a staircase, And heartaches make a lane, We'd walk the path to heaven And bring you home again.
We hold you close within our hearts; And there you will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again.
Our family chain is broken now, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again. ~ Author unknown~
Happy Birthday in Heaven / Jessica Davis (sister) Today is my birthday Celebrate my life with you And remember the good times Not the bad and Do not be sad;
Look up towards the sun And catch every ray of light Upon your cheek. For I am there with you. Today is my birthday Be happy for me
I lived short, but full I had the pleasure of love And the joy of my family. Do not be sad Look up towards the stars And catch each twinkle In your heart. For I am there with you
Today is my birthday My legacy is not wealth Or mighty belongings, My legacy is you and your life. Spend it wisely and carefully Guard it always Do not be sad
Feel the wind on your face And in your hair And know that I loved you For I am there with you in your laughter And in your hearts.
Today is my birthday Learn to live again without me, Take my strength with you For you are not alone. Do not be sad Feel the rain on your face Feel all life's treasures and Know that you are alive! At each step of the way I will help you For I am with you always Until we meet again.
When tomorrow starts without me / Jessica Davis (sister) When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
When tomorow starts without me, and I'm not there to see; If the sun should rise and find your eyes, all filled with tears for me; I wish so much you wouldn't cry, the way you did today, while thinking of the many things, we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me, as much as I love you, and each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too; But when tomorrow starts without me, plase try to understand, the an Angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand, and said my place was ready, in heaven far above, and that I'd have to leave behind, all those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye, for all life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die, I had so much to live for, so much yet to do, it seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad, I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday, just even for a while, I'd say goodbye and kiss you and maybe even smile.
But then I fully realized, that this could never be, for emptiness and memories, would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss come tomorrow, I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home. When God looked down and smiled at me, from His great golden throne.
He said,"This is eternity, and all I've promised you". Today for life on earth is past but here it starts anew. I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last, and since each day's the same day, there's no longing for the past.
But you have been so faithful, so trusting and true. Though there were times you did some things, you knew you shouldn't do. But you have been forgiven and now at last you're free. So won't you take my hand and share life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart, for every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart.
Remembered Joy / Jessica Davis (sister) Remembered Joy
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free! I follow the plan God laid for me. I saw His face, I heard His call, I took His hand and left it all... I could not stay another day, To love, to laugh, to work or play; Tasks left undone must stay that way. And if my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss... Ah yes, these things I, too, shall miss. My life's been full, I've savoured much: Good times, good friends, a loved-one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief— Don't shorten yours with undue grief. Be not burdened with tears of sorrow, Enjoy the sunshine of the morrow
Tribute to my brother Joel / Jessica Davis (sister) Since heaven has become your home I sometimes feel that I'm alone; And though we now are far apart You hold a big piece of my heart I never knew how much I'd grieve When it was time for you to leave Or just how much my heart would ache From that one fragment you would take God let this tiny hole remain, Reminding me we'd meet again And one day all the pain will cease When He restores this missing piece For Jesus heals each tiny part That holds your memory in my heart
Letter from Heaven / Jessica Davis (sister) To my dearest family Some things I'd like to say But first of all, to let you know that I arrived ok. I'm writing this from Heaven, Here I dwell with God above Here, there are no more tears of sadness, Here's there's just eternal love. Please do not be unhappy Just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I am with you Every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you When my life on earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me And He said, "I welcome you. It's good to have you back again, You were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on. I need you here so badly, You're so much a part of my plan. There is so much that we have to do, To help our mortal man." God gave to me a list of things That He wished for me to do. And foremost on the list it said I was to watch and care for you. And when you lie in bed at night The day's chores put to flight, Remember, God and I are closest to you In the middle of the night. When you think of my life on earth, And all those loving years. Because you are only human They are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry; It does relieve the pain, Remember there would be no flowers Unless there was some rain. I wish that I could tell you All that God has planned. But if I were to tell you, You would not understand. But one thing is for certain Though my life on earth is no more Please know I'm closer to you now Than I ever was before. There are many rocky roads ahead of you And many hills to climb. But together we can do it, By taking one day at a time. It was always my philosphy And I'd like it for you too.... That as you give unto the world, The world will give to you. If you can give help to someone Who's in sorrow and in pain, Then you can say to God at night... "My day was not in vain." And now I am content to know... That my life was worthwhile, Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile. So if you meet somebody Who is sad...and feeling low, Just lend a hand to pick them up, As on your way you go. And when you're walking down the street, And you have me on your mind, I'm walking in your footsteps Only a half a step behind. And when it's time for you to go From that body to be free, Remember you'r not going... You're coming home to me.
Angel's Poem from Heaven / Jessica Davis (Sister) I have not turned my back on you, So there is no need to cry. I'm watching you from heaven, Just beyond the morning sky. I've seen you almost fall apart, When you could barely stand. I asked the Lord to comfort you, And watched him take your hand. He told me you are in more pain, Then I could ever be. He wiped his eyes and swallowed hard, Then gave your hand to me. Although you may not feel my touch, Or see me by your side, I've whispered that I love you, While I wiped each tear you cried. So please try not to ache for me, We'll meet again one day, Beyond the dark and stormy sky, A Rainbow lights the way.
God saw he was tired, a cure was not meant to be. So He put His arms around him and whispered, "Come with me." With tearful eyes we watched him suffer, and saw him fade away Although we love him dearly, we could not make him stay A golden heart stopped beating, hard-working hands laid to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us that He only takes the best
There are heroes who walk among us Never looking for glory or praise They don’t seek recognition For their thoughtful, caring ways. Living lives of deep commitment Protecting those they hold dear Steadfast with a quiet strength Through times of laughter and tears.
You are a person like that to me The most selfless brother by far So Joel, I’d like to thank you For being the HERO that you are.
There are no words... / Casey Bridge (None) Jessica (and your family) ~
What a beautiful website! I am so, so sorry that you have also lost your brother. Anytime you'd like to share a story if that helps i'd love to listen. There are no words i can think of that would be of comfort, but i wanted to at least say something.
Casey Bridge (drowning support network)
Joel/ Jessica Davis (Sister) I would like to pay tribute to my brother, THE HERO, who gave his own life to save another, without even thinking twice. He paid the ultimate price, but he is with God now. It hurts so bad to not be able to see him, hug him, talk to him, hear him laugh anymore....and i know the hurt will last a long time....but i have faith that he is happy where he is, and looking down on his family, who love him so much, and who will keep his memory alive forever.
Sadly missed by your loving sister, Jessica
Joel/ Jodie Davis (cousin)
I would like to pay tribute to my cousin Joel who is a hero to me in many ways. A special thanks to him and his family for always welcoming me and lending a helping hand. Joel is very special to me and he is forever in my heart. I send my prayers out to you Joel and wait until the day we will meet again.
my love always, Jodie
Jessica/ Serena Nathan (friend of Jessica ) I just wanted to send my very deepest sympathy on the loss of your very loved brother Joel. This is a lovely tribute to him, and he looks like a very relaxed, confident, warm and friendly guy from the photos here. Its a great pleasure to have you around in the DSN group. My thoughts are with your parents, too. I know what it is to lose a child in this way.
Sending my deep sympathy and my hope that you and your family find peace as you move through this extremely hard time,
Serena
mother of Claudia, Monte and Rory (in heaven).
Australia
You can shed tears that he is gone, or you can smile because he has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he’ll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all he’s left. Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember him and only that he’s gone or you can cherish his memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back or you can do what he’d want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on. Close
A Hero's Poem / Jessica Davis (Sister) A Hero's Welcome In Heaven
a hero's welcome in heaven giving his life to save another never a for thought of impending fear even though he seems so far away he still very near in the hearts of the ones he loved most his sister keeps his memory alive misses him daily in a dream she wishes to see him to ask him many questions the bond between the two death can not take away Close
My big brother Joey!! / Jewjew Davis (baby sister )
First of all I want to say that my brother is a hero to me and everyone who knew him. He would do everything that he could just to see other people happy. He always put his friends and family first. It's hard to believe that God would take someone as giving as Joel away from everyone that loved him. I think about him everyday and I always will and he will always be in my heart. He is my favorite brother and my best friend. I remember the times me and him had: joking around and laughing and talking together. I always loved being around him and going to his house just to be with him. I would run up to him and give him a hug and he would push me away and make a face and say get off of me. I knew he was joking. Or the times me and him would playfight or mom would fuss at us for drinking all the "moo moo". It just makes me sad to know that me and him will never have times like that ever again. There are so many memories of Joel that I couldn't forget, even if I tried. He was just a person people loved being around. I wish that I would've gone with him instead of just him. I know he is fussing at me right now because I cry and I feel like giving up on everything. But I think of all the good times we had and during the 16 years that I've been with him, he's made my life more exciting than anyone ever has. There is no one in this world that can take his place in my heart. If I had one wish, I'd wish for him to be alive again. But I know that won't happen, so I'm just waiting for the day that I will see him again. That will be the happiest day of my life. Until then, I will continue to think about him everyday and tell him that I love him. I sleep with an album full of his pictures every night and I'll do that forever. I love you Joey and you are greatly missed by everyone that knew you. Love always, Jewjew (your lil sis)
Joey, I'm waiting for the day that u come and visit me and talk to me and tell me that everything is ok. I know up there all your hurt and worries and troubles are gone away so u dont have to feel no pain anymore. I wish that I could go up there and meet you soon, because I feel that if the family and friends weren't here to comfort me I don't think I could live. I just want to see your smile and for u to tell me everything is okay. Just to let you know everyone is SOOOO proud of what you did. You could have just left him in the water but u didn't. It's good to know my big brother will always be remembered as a hero and a great person and we all love u and miss you like crazy. I hope you got plenty of "moo moo" up there. I drink some for u alot. It reminds me of you. I love you Joey and I will always think about you and you will always be in my heart and in my mind. I LOVE YOU BIG BROTHER!!!
As you know, Jacob has been there for me when I needed to talk to someone. It's really hard to cope with what happened. I know u hear the things I say about suicide and I know your not happy with that, but it's just the way I feel right now. I love you with all my heart and noone could ever take your place. Everyday I think about you, and I wish you were here. I still can't believe the fact that you are gone. I just thought that you would live to see all the good things that would happen in the future. But I know you see everything that goes on and you watch over us all the time. I know when u were here, he was there for you when u needed him. Joel, you are so lucky to have a friend like Jacob. I know I wish I had a friend like him. You mean so much to him, and me and everyone else. We all miss you so much. I know you are lookin down on everyone u love and everyone who loves you. If I had a car, I would go see you everyday, and I mean everyday. But every chance I get, I go see you. It's so hard to go and see your best friend and fav. person in the world buried. I just wish I was just goin down the road to see u at ur house, or at the shop. I wish you were here to celebrate birthdays and holidays. Everytime I'm out celebrating something or I'm at home with family and friends, I get depressed and I go sit outside to think about how someone is missing, and that someone is you. Never in our lives will our holidays and birthdays be the same without you. Or just any family get together. Joey, I love u and I miss you dearly. I will always see your face in my mind and think about all the stupid stuff I used to tell u just to make u laugh. I love your laugh and ur smile. I will always remember our times we had together. I used to make really crazy faces at u just so that u could make them back at me to make me laugh too. I sit here and cry everytime I write these letters to u. I loved to just sit there with u for hours and joke around and eat and talk about what was goin on. I hope you know your always on my mind, and I know u see me crying. I wish I could say that everything is alright, but it's not. It seems like my life is gettin worse by the day. I try to make people think that I'm okay just cause I just think it will make me feel better not to talk about u and I'll feel better if I keep it all to myself and not cry. But I know now that talkin about u and cryin makes me feel a little better, but I'll never get over the fact that your actually gone. There are only a couple of people I can talk about u to. I will never be the same without you here. I love u and miss u and I'll write back soon.
Hey Joey!! I'm still here thinking about you and how much I miss you. You are always on my mind. I wish I could go meet you. I feel there is no one to talk to now that you're not here. You are the only one I can be truthful to and tell everything on my mind. It's not fair that they have people like the Grundy's still here and God took one of the most trusting, honest, most loyal person to me away from me and everyone else that loves you. I'm never going to be the same without you in my life. No one to joke around with all the time and have fun with and make up words. I would have never thought that of all the people we loved and trusted and had things going soooo good, would be gone forever. I don't even know how I am going on with my life. I know you are watching down on me and helping me with life as it goes but it would be much better if you were here to help me get through losing you. Joel, you still are my best friend and favorite person in the whole world. I never stop thinking about you. Sandy misses you too. She loves you so much and I know you love her too. Everytime I see her it makes me so sad to think that ya'll can't play around no more. Nothing will ever be the same without you ever again. Every holiday I wish the same thing: that my big brother will come back to me and I can see him again. But when I think about it I know it will never happen. I just wish that I can take your place somehow. Joel, I love you more than life itself and I will continue to keep your spirit alive. I will always take up for you no matter what. I JUST MISS YOU SO MUCH!!! When you died I was mad because I just wish that I could have been there to try and save you. I would have done everything in my power to save you, and Josh. I would have gave my life to save you. Joel, I'm gonna go for now. But not forever, I promise. I love you always and you will forever be in my heart. I will write you back I promise. I love you and I miss you terribly. Julia
Hey Joey...I'm still here for u just to let u know I'm always thinking about u and ur forever in my heart and in my mind...I have dreams about u and they make me so depressed because they are about u coming back and ur not really dead...and I wake up and realize they are not true and then I get even more depressed...Joel if u would only know how much u mean to me and how much I miss u...I know ur in a better place but I think it would be better if u were here with all of us because we miss u so much...and I wonder why God would take u from us...u are such a good person and they have so few of them on the earth...why take one of the few? but ur in God's hands now and I know he's treating u better than some of the people here treated u...I just want u to be here so we can joke around like we used to and talk about stuff...I don't even joke about the stuff we did because it's not the same without u...I have ur pics up at my desk at school and I always look at them and I want to cry but I know you would get upset...I think about all the fun times we had...I really wish u were still here...it's a very good thing u did for ur friend...but I just wish that I can turn back the hands of time and tell u not to go fishing on that day or do something to stop it from happening...but it already happened and I can't do anything about it...i sometimes blame myself for what happened cuz I could've did something to stop u from going that day...but I know u wanted to bring Josh with u...u are the sweetest person in the world to take in all those people as ur friend when nobody would...that shows that u are one of the very very few people that would do that in the world...I'm so lucky to have a brother/best friend like u...I actually know someone that I can brag about...and that's u...actually everyone that knew u can brag about having u as a friend, brother or son...or all of the above...so Joel I'm gonna end this letter now but not forever...I will be back, I promise...I love u soo much and miss u more and more everyday...I'm forever thinking of u
Hey Joel I told u I'd be back. Today is not gonna be a good day for me cuz I keep thinking about u and I was crying this morning cuz I want u to be here sooo bad so I can talk to u and joke around like old times. I been drinking alot of moo moo for u but I'm sure your getting enough where you're at. I promise nothing's the same without you. I wish everyday you would come back but I'm never gonna get used to the fact that u are actually gone forever. I feel like I have no reason to live anymore, but I know I do...for the family and my friends. But u are the biggest part of my life and ur gone. I can't talk to u like I used to and joke all the time. I don't joke with anyone like me and u used to joke around because it wouldn't be the same without u and I wouldn't find it funny without u here. Joel I want u back sooo bad. I miss u more and more everyday. I cry when I get really down and don't feel like doing anything cuz I don't have u here with me. Joel, u left behind so many memories with so many people that they will never forget because they all love u and miss u. I am so proud to have u as my big brother and best friend. You are the only one in the world who really understood me and I could always come to with my problems plus I would always have fun when I was around u. If anyone came around u, they were promised crazy nights. I'm glad I'm like u and like to have fun and be crazy. You rubbed off on me and I'm sooo happy u did cuz I wanna be just like u. Even though we act the same in so many ways. We are the twins of the family cuz everyone said we look so much alike. I remember all those times people would say we look exactly like one another. Joel I want u to come back soo bad. There is nothing in this world that I would want more than for u to come back. I don't know what to do anymore about my life. If u were here I would talk to u and we would solve my problem together. But I have no one to talk to anymore about anything. I miss u so much Joey. Remember the time I said I would make a brand name called Joey and u would be the first to have it? That was funny. Well Joey I'm gonna go now but not forever. You know I'm gonna be back. I love u with all of my heart and I miss u soooooo much. Party it up over there!!!
to my family / Josette Dupre (friend)
although i never knew joel very well, i stilll know he was a great person. i want to send my condolences to all of the davis family who were my family for years. i love you all. ms jan was like my second mother and jackie and juju like my own little sisters. and jessica has always been a great friend. i send my deepest sympanthies but i know you will all get through this because your love for each other is so strong. i wish you all the very best, and keep you in my heart. Close
To The Families / Barbara Melendez (Friend)Read >>
To The Families / Barbara Melendez (Friend)
~TO THE FAMILIES ~
Be still my babies. Your minds are searching for that which you do not know. There is no need to look for answers to questions that go beyond what we can comprehend. The bonds of Love are very strong. Sometimes it seems like they are severed, but in time you will come to understand that it is only a temporary (temporal) separation. Only to reunite again on another plane. The reunion will be one of the greatest proportion.
It's time to realize that there is another plan for "you." The Creator is calling many Home. They are the "Chosen." They leave behind a legacy of who they really were and were an example unto others. You ask Why? To show you, to let you see some of the ills of the world today. The Earth was a beautiful creation. It still is. How can we fix what has gone astray?
Those who go before,-leave their mark. They have another purpose, mission. It's time now to do your part. You can be an extention of them. To reach beyond their hopes and dreams.
for Jessica, Joel's sister / Ron House (none)Read >>
for Jessica, Joel's sister / Ron House (none)
Dear Jessica, I am a member of the bereavement Journey group. I just wanted to say that your brother was indeed a hero. The legacy he left with friends, family and passerby's will remain forever with the people who loved him and and the family of the disabled person. For Joel to give his life so another would live is awesome. May God bless him and all who are grieving.
A friend,
Ron H. Close
prayers for you all / Candi Hollifield Blondewind (friend to Jessica/prayerwave )Read >>
prayers for you all / Candi Hollifield Blondewind (friend to Jessica/prayerwave ) I say prayers for this entire family,and may you all fell God's loving arms around you in this time of need,I will pray that God send Joel to give you a sign from the heavens above so you will find peace...after all,God promised....... Ask and ye shall receive
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