This Message is from judith brownI first meet your son five years ago at publix.He was so nice to me and made me feel so welcome in Port St Lucie.What a friendly
guy, when I was down after I lost my baby he always had a kind word or would just give me a hug.Some how it always made me feel better now as I sit here tring to give you words tosooth your grief I'm crying as I now the pain of your loss.He was larger than life
my heart hurts for you and your family.Know that he would want us to all think of the joy he brought to you.As time goes on the pain will become bearable.Joe was a wonderful person,with the biggest heart,and never wanted to see any one cry...
He would if he could try to hold every last one of us,to keep us from crying..
Joe asked me one night about two years ago to help him out,you see two little girls would not leave him alone at work.I was on my way out of the store and he looked upset
I asked what was wrong,he told me the girls wouldn't leave him alone.I told him i would help,so he walked over and told them I was his wife and that I would get mad if they didn't leave him alone.They asked me if I was his wife and I said yes.They didn't nag him any more. The running joke was Joe here comes your wife. He would always give me a hug and was always a gentle man,if only GOD didn't need our gentle gaint.May God be with you and your family in your time of grief,I will pray and cry at the same time that your grief will end soon.With great love and
respect for you and your family.
Judi....
Message by Jennifer from Dr. G's office - I just wanted to express my condolences and to say how sorry that I am. No one should ever have to go through this. I did not know Joe but I can tell he was very very loved by his family and friends and that he will be missed. Remember only the good die young.....
A letter from Heaven
My Dearest Family,
Some things I'd like to say but first of all to let you know
that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from Heaven where I dwell with God above where there's no more tears or sadness, there is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy
just because I'm out of sight,
remember that I'm 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
as part of My big plan,
there's so much that we have to do
to help our mortal man."
Then God gave me a list of things
He wished for me to do,
and foremost on that list of mine
is to watch and care for you.
And I will be beside you
every day and week and year,
and when you're sad,
I'm standing there
to wipe away the tear.
And when you lie in bed at night,
the days chores put to flight,
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're only human
they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry,
it does relieve the pain,
but remember there would be no flowers,
unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you
of all that God has planned,
but if I were to tell you,
you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain,
though my life on Earth is o'er.
I am closer to you now
than I ever was before.
And to my very many friends,
trust God knows what is best.
I'm still not far away from you,
I'm just beyond the crest.
There are rocky roads ahead of you,
and many hills to climb,
but together we can do it
taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy
and I'd like it for you too,
that as you give unto the World
so the World will give to you.
If you can help somebody
who is in sorrow or in pain,
then you can say to God at night
my day was not in vain.
And now I am contented
that my life it was worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way
I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody
who is down and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up
as on your way you go.
When you are walking
down the street and you've got me on your mind, I'm walking in your footsteps
only half a step behind.
And when you feel the gentle breeze
or the wind upon your face,
that's me giving you a great big hug
or just a soft embrace.
And when it's time for you to go
from that body to be free,
remember you're not going,
you are coming here to me,
And I will always love you
from that land way up above.
Joe and I became friends by working together at Publix. Being new to Florida he became a very good friend to me and my
daughter. There is nothing he would not do for us. Joe and I had many talks about everything and I will miss that very much. I
will always treasure the fun times we had together. His smile, his laugh and of course his tattoos will be remembered forever by
everyone. He will be greatly missed!
I want to tell you all how sorry i am of the loss of Joe. He worked with my mom at Publix and was a good friend of hers. I am so
sad that he is gone. I didnt know Joe very well but he worked out at the gym i work out at and i got to know him alittle
through my mom. I am praying for his family daily and want you all to know he will never be forgotten.
May God be with you all,
Aubree Gallagher
Message by a passerby and parent - I am so sorry for your loss, losing a child is the most devastating
loss a parent can experience. Here are a few scriptures that may prove to be encouraging: Revelation
21:3,4 John 5:28-29, Psalm 37:9,10,29 Acts 24:15. Yes, you have the sure hope of seeing your son
again!
I wanted to say thank you for visit and see my angel Dragan.... that means the world to me; as I know it means it to you.
I am so very sorry that you are also on this heartbreaking journey of grief , but it also hurts to know that so many parents have to know this grief. Many people walk this earth with some horrible wounds... and others will never know the depth and the unbearable pain that is deeply inside. Of course you smile and do your day to day tasks... I mean, you can't just give up and lay down... you are still alive. I wish no one would ever have to walk this sad journey. Internet is a wonderful way to share life ours loved ones with so many!
Love and peace in soul , always in my heart
Berislav , Dragan’s dad
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