   JOEY SCARPA ~ 9/13/71 - 3/20/95         My Joey would have been 33, this September. I'm crying right now, so forgive me if I don't type right. Joey was shot twice in the back of the head. Murdered.............   Gentle snowflakes touch my face as a tear trails down my cheek Among crowds and glistening tinsel, your face, I once more seek. Another year has come to pass with not once glimpse of you Except in dreams, you visit me in shades of hazy blue. Christmas time will soon be here I long to see your face Just once again, to see your smile and dream of your embrace. Christmas time is boxed up in tones of purple hue It's wrapped in misty memories and laced with thoughts of you. Written By: Marilyn Ferguson ©1987  I know how you long to see his face and his precious smile... So I hope this little gift will bring you a smile as we remember our sweet angels with Jesus this holiday season. I Love you!!! Linda, mom to Angel Tina.    You can visit her website for her son Rob here ~ Rob's Christmas Page.              WHOEVER FOLLOWS ME WILL NEVER WALK IN DARKNESS, BUT WILL HAVE THE LIGHT OF LIFE Joey You are My Light My Joy Always Shining I love you so much! Mom Remembering Joey Scarpa Angel Mom Linda            Written and Performed by Diamond Rio  Soft as breath upon my skin I feel you come back again And it's like you haven't been Gone a moment from my side Like the tears were never cried Like the hands of time are holding you and me And with all my heart I'm sure We're closer than we ever were I don't have to hear or see I've got all the proof I need There are more than angels watching over me I believe, oh, I believe Now when you die your life goes on It doesn't end here when you're gone Every soul is filled with light It never ends if I'm right Our love can even reach across eternity I believe, oh, I believe Forever you're a part of me Forever in the heart of me I will hold you even longer if I can Oh, the people who don't see the most Say that I believe in ghosts If that makes me crazy, then I am 'Cause I believe Oh, I believe There are more than angels watching over me I believe, oh, I believe Every now and then Soft as breath upon my skin I feel you come back again And I believe  of JOEY SCARPA 9/13/71 - 3/20/95             
      with tiny lights like heaven's stars reflecting on the snow. The sight is so spectacular please wipe away that tear for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear but the sounds of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here. I have no words to tell you of the joy their voices bring for it is beyond description to hear the angels sing. I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. I can't tell you of the splendor or the peace here in this place Can you just imagine Christmas with our Savior face to face? I'll ask him to lift your spirit as I tell him of your love so then pray for one another as you lift your eyes above. Please let your hearts be joyful and let your spirit sing for I am spending Christmas in heaven and I'm walking with the King. published by permission  Author's Note: "Lysandra Kay Bencke was my thirteen year old handicapped daughter. On Christmas day 1997, Lysandra had a seizure andwas in a coma for five days before she passed away. During those five days I wrote the poem "Christmas in Heaven". I sent it out in belated Christmas cards to over 100 friends and relatives that year. They have also sent it on to other friends and relatives, thus how the poem has been changed and the story behind it."       for just one more kiss from your Angel Joey... Love and hugs, Saralyn Robbie Remembered at Christmas   Michael's Christmas 2014     A smile is missing when saying one name. For parents who’ve lost a daughter or son, Nothing can bring back the delightful fun, Of watching them talk, laugh, or just run. The memories are all that we do have now, We do go on…..only God knows how. A New Year comes as midnight arrives, Our Angels still a big part of our lives. If only we could trade the presents we receive, For one more day with those whom we grieve! But nothing can bring back our beloved child, The one that laughed, cried, and often smiled. They are together in a much better place, Watching us cry…..touching our face! Although we miss them on Holidays to share, Be assured their loving presence fills the air, At home, in church, at New York’s Times Square! So celebrating the Holidays are now hard to do, But always remember they are thinking of you too, Wishing you happiness and showing their love, Not on this Earth, but from Heaven above! In Memory of his daughter, Jessica  He left that day too go and buy her a teddy bear she had wanted.And he never made it home with her teddy.         Around the world below With tiny lights, like Heaven's stars Reflecting on the snow The sight is so spectacular Please wipe away that tear For I'm spending Christmas With Jesus Christ this year I hear the many Christmas songs That people hold so dear But the sounds of music can't compare With the Christmas choir up here For I have no words to tell you The joy their voices bring For it is beyond description To hear the angels sing I know how much you miss me I see the pain inside your heart For I'm spending Christmas With Jesus Christ this year I can't tell you of the splendor Or the peace here in this place Can you just imagine Christmas With our savior, face to face I'll ask him to light your spirit As I tell him of your love So then pray for one another As you lift your eyes above So please let your hearts be joyful And let your spirit sing For I'm spending Christmas in heaven And I'm walking with the King.   my Angel Christopher's smile, sigh.     To my dearest family that I left behind, I need to touch your heart tonight. For it's Christmas and you're missing me, And the season doesn't seem so bright. While others are celebrating the holiday, you find it hard to do the same. You watch other families gather in splendor, while you tearfully mention my name. I know it was painful for you this year, to decorate your Christmas tree. For you cried as you hung each ornament. Your thoughts were focused on me. You shopped for presents for others. Although you felt out of place. When each day was over, I could see loneliness written on your face. You can't seem to get into the spirit. To enjoy any festivities this year. But think of the Christmases in the past, and you'll feel my presence near. Yes, and I come tonight to let you know I'm happier than I could ever be. I'm spending my Christmas in Heaven; With the one who died for me. So go out and feel that Christmas cheer. Listen to the choirs as they sing. And know that I'm happier than I've ever been... Spending Christmas with the King.     And the dreams we left behind. I'll be glad, 'coz I was Blessed To get to have you in my life. When I look back on these days, I'll look and see your face You Were Right There for Me. In My Dreams I'll always see You Soar above the sky. In my heart there'll always be a place for you For All My Life. I'll keep a part of you with me And Everywhere I am, There You'll Be. And Everywhere I am , There You'll Be Well you showed me how it feels To feel the sky within my reach And I always will remember all the Strength you gave to me. Your Love made me make it through Oh, I Owe so Much to You You Were Right There for Me. In My Dreams I'll always see you Soar above the sky. In my heart there'll always be a place for you For All My Life. I'll keep a part of you with me And Everywhere I am, There You'll Be. 'Cos I always saw in you my light, my strength. And I want to thank you now for all the ways, You Were Right There for Me. You Were Right There for Me. In My Dreams I'll always see You Soar above the sky. In my heart there'll always be a place for you For All My Life. I'll keep a part of you with me And Everywhere I am, There You'll Be And Everywhere I am, There You'll Be There You'll Be    To shatter all the darkness and bless the times we knew. Like a beacon in the night The flame will burn bright and guide us on our way. Oh, today I light a candle for you. The seasons come and go, and I'm weary from the change. I keep on moving on, you know it's not the same. And when I'm walking all alone Do you hear me call your name? Do you hear me sing the songs we used to sing? And I will light a candle for you. To shatter all the darkness and bless the times we knew. Like a beacon in the night The flame will burn bright and guide us on our way. Oh, today I light a candle for you. You filled my life with wonder, touched me with surprise, Always saw that something special deep within your eyes. And through the good times and the bad, We carried on with pride. I hold onto the love and life we knew. And I will light a candle for you. To shatter all the darkness and bless the times we knew. Like a beacon in the night The flame will burn bright and guide us on our way. Oh, today I light a candle for you.    and all the hugs.   Though you may not see I'll smile and remember The last Christmas, with you and me Don't be sad mom I'm never far away Your heart has hidden sight My memory will always stay I watched as you touched the ornaments Sometimes a tear was shed as you did I touched you gently on your shoulder And on tiptoes I proudly stood I'm only gone for a little while mom I'm waiting for the day to be When God calls out your name mom We'll be together, just you wait and see But until that time comes Carry on as you did when I was there I tell the angels how much I love you There are angels here everywhere! I stand behind you some days When I know that you are sad I want you to be happy mom It would make my heart so glad So on this Christmas Eve, Mom Think of me as I will be thinking of you And touch that special ornament That I once made for you I love you mom and dad, also I know you know I do And I'll be waiting here for you When your earthly life is through      Michelle's Christmas   GEOFFREY P. EDWARDS         A friend can hear a tear drop.               Thank you so very much for this gift for Angel Joey!  for the loss of her son and that my thoughts are with her as the Chrismas season approches."         click on any of these links...   The red and black ribbon was first designed in 1987 by Betty O'Donnell, parent of a murdered child and member of the Long Island, NY Chapter. The red represents the violence in society and the black symbolizes death and mourning. Angel pins are worn with the ribbons to symbolize the victims.            
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