Happy Valentine's Day Adam / Teri Drebit (Jaime's Mom)
Happy Valentine's Day! / Dianne/Mom Of Angel Nicholas White
Sad/ Nick Costello (friend)
I'm sorry to hear about Adam's death. He really was one of the good guys and I hate to think about this world without him. I knew Adam to be the type of person who would do all that he could to make things better for others. He was honest, helpful and didn't have a mean bone in his body. Adam was the type of guy who only saw the good in everyone and everything. It seemed like he enjoyed life 10 times more than everyone else, what a shame he was cheated of a long life, who knows the things he could have accomplished, simply with love. My sympathy to his family, I'm sorry I didn't know sooner. I wish I could have been there for him on his last day. He left a legacy of goodness and love behind, I'm proud to have known him and called him FRIEND.
Deepest sympathy, Nick
A VALENTINE FOR YOU / MONICA~MOM OF RJ DAVIS
Happy Valentines Day / Julie Thomas Packer
Hello Jane I have added Adam's Picture to his page for you God Bless Love Julie x
Beautiful site, beautiful family / Donna Robert Mom To Angie-Robert (Someone who cares ) Jane and Fred, I just wanted to send my sympathy on the loss of your son. It is the hardest pain we will ever have to go through I am sure.
I lost my daughter in October 2004. She was 24 yrs old and she left behind her son whom she adored so much. They loved each other more than I can describe. Angie died in a tragic car accident. She apparently died on impact. I can only hope she did as nobody was with her. The thought of her suffering alone, helpless and trapped is not what I would want to know happened. I think of Jesus coming and holding her hand and taking her into her next journey of life. I don't know what Adam died with, but I hope he didn't suffer.
I understand Jane when you say that you have changed since the passing of Adam. You feel mad at times. So do I. I agree that the circle of life shouldn't be broken, and parents should go before their children. Our children are our life, without them, we can't say life is great. I have two boys and you have a daughter still, and for sure we can say we love them from the bottom of our hearts because we truly do, but the whole in our hearts makes it hard to understand.
Your site is beautiful for Adam. I must tell you he really was a handsome man. Bet he's breaking some Angels hearts everyday.
How sad that your family had to watch Adam's passing. I don't know what would be easier? Getting someone knocking at your door when you are asleep, or being there holding their hands. I JUST HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO GO THROUGH IT AGAIN...I DON'T THINK I COULD.
To your daughter, I can tell from the pictures and from your words that she lost her best friend. Just remind her that God has promised us eternal life together. One day you will all be with Adam again, and us with our precious Angie. That is my hope in life, and I can't wait. I have never wanted anything in my life as much as I want my family together again.
God Bless you all Donna
friends xxx / Terry Reilly (angel charlie maclennan )
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I will never forget you Adam / Leticia Bradford (friend) Dear Adam, When I heard this song playing on your site, it made me feel guilty old friend. I know that you know I visit here often, just haven't written too much. Please don't take that as I've forgotten you. Who could forget you? This week-end was so dark and dreary, the kind of week-end you taught me to enjoy and I almost forgot just how much fun you can have just "staying put" sometimes. I thought of you, Adam, as I devoured one cup of tea after another, scones from the Biltmore and marathon cartoons on TV. Saturday night I lit every candle in my house (and I have oodles of them) and curled up with my latest book, Plum Lovin' (good read). I switched to coffee (with coffeemate, of course) and totally enjoyed being alone and relaxed. Sunday morning cartoons made me think of you Adam, so much so that I found myself making pancakes. I could have spent the weekend running around in the rain and being totally frustrated with the traffic and some of the rude people we have in the world today, but instead, I took a page from your book and just chilled. I do miss you my friend-you left a hugh void that no one can fill. Each day I look around the house and see little things you gifted me with, candles, coffee mugs, a bamboo plant that's growing and growing (I'm so proud of it), recipes, hand lotions, etc etc I opened my pantry door Saturday evening and there on my bottom shelf, I still have a bag of treats that you brought over for Baxter and that's where they will stay, a reminder of kinder, happier days. I hope Baxter is happy in his new home, he's such a crazy mutt but what a sweetie he is too. I know you loved him Adam and he loved you so much. I'm sure he wonders............ Will I remember you my friend? Each time I pass a 99cent store I think of you with happy memories, with every cup of tea I enjoy I feel your warmth and sweetness, every other song on the radio reminds me of you, English comedies remind me of you, candlelight, cinnamon, tulips (you gave me tulips on my 32 b'day), good food!!!!!!, dimples, kindness and gentleness - these all make me think of you - and how much I miss you. You were a gift and, yes, I will remember you forever. Don't forget to look for me Adam, one day I'll be wandering around heaven looking for a friend, and you're the first one I want to reach out to me. I have lots and lots to tell you, but it can wait.
Love you lots, miss you even more, Leticia
A beautiful tribute / Jon, Mary Lou &. Peyton Preston (Friends from Brophy Chapel ) Dear Mr. & Mrs. Smith & Family, Father John pointed out Adam's Memorial tree to us last Sunday. What a lovely tribute to Adam, especially in such a special area of Brophy. We think of Adam so much, especially when we attend Mass in the Chapel, he is always in our prayers. Jon and I hope that you are all doing better and that you are coping with the loss of your very special son.
Long live Adam's tree! May it grow tall and strong and always be a reminder of very special days at Brophy Prep for a special student named Adam Smith.
God bless you all and know that Adam is in heaven watching you every day. He sees his tree and he is proud of his family for honoring him in this way. We will all be together one day, trust in the Lord and be thankful that you had Adam in your life, even if for a short time.
Respectfully, Jon, Mary Lou & Peyton
xxx/ Terry Reilly (angel charlie maclennan )
Happy Memories / Rosa Marie (Friend) Dear Adam,
Memories of wonderful, fun times that we spent together constantly repeat themselves in my mind. I'm amazed at some of the things that come to mind at the strangest times. I was shopping for my nieces birthday yesterday, I knew exactly which toy I was out to buy her, yet I found myself looking at socks instead. Before I knew it, I had a dozen pair of really neat socks in my shopping cart, wondering why I would be buying Natalie socks instead of a Dora doll, and then the memories started flowing back into my mind. SOCKS!! You loved to give SOCKS!! I remember being with you on so many occasions when you were buying socks for someone, ANYONE! I bought Natalie the socks (from Old Navy) AND the Dora doll, and guess what she made a big fuss about? You got it, the SOCKS.
You read people so well Adam, I remember that's how we became friends to begin with because you and I both share the same talent. From now on, I'm going to take the hint from my old Bud and start my gift shopping with SOCKS and take it from there. Your gifts always made people so happy because they always came right from your big old heart and you always made your packages look so beautiful. I hung so many things from you on my Christmas tree this year, "stuff" you never would have thought I would have kept, but it was all special because you made it special. The memories sometimes bring tears to my eyes Adam, because I miss you, but in the end, I wind up smiling because I am so thankful that I got to spend time with a person as special as you. Someday we will all be together again and you can pick up where you left off. Right about now I'll bet you're making all the angels smile every day, how lucky they are!! Miss you Mucho!
Love, Rosa Marie
Angels/ Angelica Grover (Twinless Twin) "Make yourself familiar with the angels, and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you." -Saint Francis de Sales
Prayers for Janie / Carol Austen (Mom's friend ) Dear Janie, I hope that you and Freddie were able to find some peace of the Christmas holiday. I know it has to be hard to want to celebrate anything since losing Adam. I've kept you all in my prayers and I can only hope that things will begin to feel different for you. I know it will never be better, but different sometimes helps one to smile again and remember the good times. Knowing your family, there were lots of good times to file in that memory box. I received a lovely letter from Father thanking me for the altar cloth and linens. I told him they were made with much love in my heart for my dear friend and her family. You know you can call on me Janie if you need anything or if you just want to talk about Adam. I'm here for you and I want to help, anytime. There is a very special angel in heaven now who I know is looking down on you all the time and protecting you and Freddie. When I say my prayers each day, I tell Adam what strong parents he has. You've both walked through the fires of hell. losing your Adam I know is the most horrible thing in the world, yet each of you have survived this tragedy and I know it is because of your faith. I pray that the two of you are able to stay strong in your faith always and know that the Lord has His reasons. Adam was very special to his family, I know he is special to the Lord also. You are always in my prayers and I am just a phone call away if you need me. God bless you both.
Love Carol
My Thoughts Were With You Janie and Freddie / Peggy (Mom's Friend ) Dear Janie & Freddie, I just wanted you both to know that I was thinking about you and praying for you at Midnight Mass in our parish. When Adam's name was announced from our pulpit I got quite emotional, I shocked myself, it was difficult not to cry. I do love you my dear friend and I hate to think of all the pain you were feeling during these holidays. I wish I could have done something to make these days easier for you. I know that you were at Midnight in your Church and I couldn't help but think how wonderful it is that so many prayers were being offered up for Adam at the same time all over the world. Adam was and remains a special guy as his parents are very special people to me. I pray that this pain begins to change for you, but know that you have the right to heal all in your own time Janie. I can't imagine what you have gone through over the last year + since Adam's passing but I can tell you that Adam must be very proud of both his Mom and Dad. You told me that you would never let Adam's memory fade and Janie, you have amazed me with all that you have done since his passing. I know alot of it had to be very difficult but you must know that Adam is feeling the love of his parents with each tribute to his name. I'm sorry this happened to you and Freddie my dear Janie, but sometimes the Lord knows who can handle things simply because their faith is strong. The Lord knew in this case that the two of you could pass His test with flying colors. God bless you both and know that I will always be here to help you keep Adam's memory alive by lighting candles for him and remembering him in prayer always.
I love you sweet friend, Peggy
New Year Wishes / Julie Thomas Packer
Thinking of you Sweet Angel Adam and sending your Family My love for the new year Mom has become a very Precious friend of mine thank you for sending her to me Please watch over her sweet Adam all My love Julie xxx
I finally understand ..... / Your Mom
Dearest Adam, As 2006 comes to a close, I have done alot of thinking about how difficult this past year has been for me. At times I am surprised that I seem to feel worse than I did a year ago and have wondered why the pain seems to be more intense. We have done so much to celebrate you and your life throughout the year, and all of this always makes me feel closer to you. I am always looking for ways to let you know that you will never be forgotten and that you are loved more than ever. Your angel hangs in St. Joseph's with the choir. Your love of music and the way the choir has honored you with their beautiful music made it the perfect place to hang your angel. Grandpa Smith's Baptismal Font will be a lasting reminder of a beautiful, kind and gentle soul who loved children so much. Each baby Baptized in it takes a little piece of your goodness with them. The Mosher family is responsible for a tile with your name on it at the Angel of Hope wall and it gives me a peaceful feeling to spend time there with my memories of you. On your birthday we had a wonderful celebration and balloon release right at the JC Crew Fountain. My heart soared right up to the heavens with those balloons and I had hoped so much that I would be able to spend a moment, just a moment with you again. In a way, I felt as if I did, the moment was beautiful and heartwrenching at the same time. Your birthday will always be celebrated this way Adam ~ we will never forget you as the years pass. A Jacaranda tree was planted at Brophy to honor you, my handsome son. We got permission to plant it right near the JC Crew Fountain. It felt good to be there and it is a comforting feeling to know that this tree will grow strong and beautiful over the years. The tree was planted early on the anniversary of your passing, October 2, 2006. Later that evening, a Memorial Mass was celebrated by Fathers Fausto, Frank and John. It was a candle light Mass and it was beautiful. I was so touched to see the numbers of people who honored you that night Adam. I felt your presence in the Church with us and I felt so peaceful in my heart. A beautiful letter, from a new friend in Wales was read by Father Frank. The letter was a tribute to you and your loving soul, it warmed me and made me cry and miss you so much. Your sister Rachel spoke once again and reminded us all how very much she loves you.
So many donations have been made in your name Adam, it has amazed me how generous people can be. A $5,000 donation to the American Lung Association, a beautiful reference book for Brophy's library, altar cloths, a chalice, Masses are being said all over the world in your name Adam and our friend Anne in Wales enrolled you as a perpetual member of the Mass League in Honor of Our Lady, Queen of Apostles. The list is a very long one. You were so loved and respected by so many Adam, and I don't think you ever realized it. Now, I'm sure you have seen the outpouring of love and respect and I know you are both proud and thankful.
The last 3 weeks have been very difficult for me Adam. I miss you more than ever and nothing has gotten "better" or "changed". I've felt so sad everyday and cried so many tears. I haven't been able to understand why I'm grieving your death more than ever and then tonight it became very clear to me what is going on here. I lost you in 2005 and it was a horrible, horrible thing to have to accept. October 2 2005 truly was the darkest day of my life and I have relived that day over and over again in my mind and in my heart. It's as painful today as it was 453 days ago, but ......... for most of 2005 you were alive and well . It became clear to me today that the sadness I feel right now, comes from the fact that 2006 is the first year since 1969 that I have not had your physical presence in my life ~ it is this that makes me so sad ~ almost an entire year has gone by without being able to hug you and kiss you, or call you, or meet with you. A year without your smile, your laughs, your "hello there" on the phone. The first year since I gave birth to you that I have not been able to be with you, my son, it's been a very lonely, sad and tearful year. As painful as October 2, 2005 was, the entire 2006 has been worse. I pray every day that the healing will begin Adam. I know you can help us. I know you have a very strong spirit At least now I understand what has been happening every day and night. With the Lord's help, as well as some heavenly help from our son, I am hoping that Dad and I can finally begin to heal. Your memory is alive and vibrant today, it will always be that way, I promise you that with all of my heart. You will never be forgotten Adam ~ You are loved and missed by so many. Please continue to stay close to us, continue "talking" to us and showing us signs that you are "somewhere very near, just around the corner, and that all is well!"
I will miss you until the day I die and beyond and love you eternally!
Love, Mom
Prayers for Adam's family / Jen Hewett (Friend) I met Adam late in 1996. My brother and I lived with our Mom on the property after my Father's untimely death. Alex and I had coffee with Adam one night after his shift was over. We both enjoyed his company so much that we quickly became friends. The 3 of us enjoyed dancing and there was many a night that we danced until our feet ached. Adam loved life and his love for the simple joys in life was contagious. When our Mom met Adam for the first time she loved him. She commented how he had made her laugh for the first time since we lost Dad. Adam was a guest in our home on a number of occasions and even taught our Mom how to line dance, something that Alex and I took great pleasure in watching. Our Mom had suffered with such deep depression after our Dad died, and now we saw her smiling and dancing. Adam was so special to our family. Shortly before Christmas in 1997 we moved back to North Carolina to be closer to family. Tragically, my precious brother was killed in an automobile accident on Christmas Eve. Losing Alex, put my Mom in a tailspin and it felt like my heart had been ripped out. I sent Adam the newspaper story about the accident and he called and spoke to my Mom and I. He did what he could to make Mom smile once again, but that would never happen, she was crushed and beaten. The 2 men in her life were taken from her tragically and suddenly and she eventually felt she had no reason to live anymore. My Mom took her own life on Alex's birthday, January 22 and I was left alone to deal with all this agony. I "withdrew" from the world and wallowed in self pity. I spoke with Adam a number of times, convinced that he could not possibly know how broken I was. We lost touch (my fault) and eventually I put myself back together and tried living again. In 2000 I met and married my husband and in 2002 Steven and I were blessed with twin girls, Kate & Emily. I made contact with Adam again through the Phoenician and he wrote the most beautiful, comforting letter to me and sent a basket full of pink socks, bibs and little stuffed bears to our baby girls.
Steven and I and the girls were coming to Az for Christmas. I have not recovered from the shock of hearing the words that Adam had died. I sit here in disbelief, wondering why things like this happen. My only consolation is that Adam is in heaven with my Mom, Dad and Alex and I know they are leading the biggest line dance ever.
My thoughts and prayers right now are for Adam's Mom. I only know a small part of the pain that you are suffering. I lost my Dad, Mom and Brother, I can't imagine the pain of losing your child. I don't ever want to know what that pain feels like, but for my Mom it was so consuming that she took her own life. Although we have never met, Mrs. Smith, I will keep you in my prayers forever more. I pray that you will never feel as lost and desperate as my Mom did. Adam loved you and his family very much. He talked about you all so much that I feel like we DO know one another. I hope you know how special your son was and still is to me, a "one of a kind" kind of guy who blessed my life with his bright smile and gentle ways. My heart hurts for you, Mrs. Smith. Please tell Adam's sister for me that I share her pain. I completely understand her pain, I've lived through it after Alex died. Don't ever feel that Adam's life was for nothing. After reading many of the entries on this site, I'm convinced Adam was put in different peoples' lives for a reason. Adam made my Mom smile and taught her to line dance when all she wanted was my Dad, he affected people in such a positive way and I thank you, his Mom and Dad for Adam's presence in this world. A number of people have said it before me, but I will repeat what I believe is true, Adam was unique to this crazy world and I will miss him so much.
Mrs. Smith, stay close to your loved ones, don't ever let your grief take the upper hand and know for sure that Adam would want you to live life to it's fullest in his memory.
I am so sorry that you have lost Adam, that the world has lost such a kind soul, but I feel content with the idea that Adam is still with us, watching over us and always ready to help if we need him.
I am so very, very sorry. God bless you and keep you safe.
Dad and I honor your memory every day Adam. You were a gentle, loving and handsome son. Our hearts will ache for you forever. This never should have happened to you and we are both so sorry that we could not save you. Till we meet again, Handsome, please never doubt our love for you.
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