Well this is difficult post to compose.  First off I would like to tell Joey that I love  miss you.  You were a son to me if even only my step son, you were someone whom I truly tried to guide with honesty and any wisdom I might have garnered in my 40 years.  So just know that I loved you son even if you haven’t heard me say it enough.

Moving on though, I would truly like to thank the family that pulled together to help us through these times.  Susie and Kyle, thank you so much for putting up with the home invasion we laid down upon you guys.  Your house is so beautiful inside and out, but what truly seperates your house is the love and caring that you showered down upon myself and Tracy not to mention the rest of the family that came by for shelter.

Robert, Jill, and Kim, what can I say about you guys, yall rock, always have, always will.  Coming down from RI, driving is a big journey and your support was so needed by Tracy and myself.  Thanks guys, we love you all!

Phil, Denise, Yvonne, and Nichole, I’ve only ever met Denise I think, but your guys love and warmth were truly a godsend.  You make me feel like your family and I hope that we see each other more often then these tough times.  You guys are always welcome in our house and I hope we’ll be able to show you guys the same love and affection that yall have shown us!  Thank you!

Andre & Ruthann, I am so sorry Andre.  I hate what has happened, but your comfort and sharing of the life and spirit of your son is so appreciated and I hope you understand that Joey meant a lot to me.  I know you’ve lost so much though and I just want you to know we’re here for you guys in any way we can be.  I felt you’ve truly accepted me and I hope that you know I feel the same way.  Best wishes my friend we love you guys!

Alfred, Tina and Ayla, you guys are such a support for Jackie and I thank you for that.  But moreso then that you guys are just part of our family.  You treat us that way and I hope we treat you that way.  I hope that Alfred can call me Daddy and not feel weird, because I feel he’s my son.  Whats up man?  I’ll have to be gettin a ps3 so we can hang out online and talk some smack :)

Jackie and Sarah, you guys are like my daughters to me.  I know I’m an asshole and hardass to you two but I do so because somewhere in my mind I think I’m helping you guys become better.  I just want you guys to do great for yourselves and your children.  But I do love you guys with all my heart and would never want any harm to come upon either of you or your children.  So keep yer heads up lil soldiers daddies here and I got yer back, always…

Tracy, I’m so sorry my love.  I know of no words I can say to make things better.  But I am here for you and will always be here.

Lastly I’d just like to say to everyone if you ever feel like you need someone to talk to please just call me before you ever consider anything to harm yourself.  I love you and don’t ever want to have to deal with a situation like this again…

I’ve uploaded many pics of our trip up there, to the right under Joey, Kyle and Susans, Michael Raye and others just look around!

 Joey’s Obituary

Update on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 06:16AM by Tommy

Ya know, when I wrote that last post I knew I was forgetting something or someone.  It truly has been a horrendous time and I have had a hard time with it all but one person that really deserves my love and thanks I failed to mention.

Amber, I’m so sorry for your loss.  You mean the world to me and your two beautiful little angels.  I know its so difficult right now but just remember that we’re here for you.  Whenever you need me just call.  I’m the worst when it comes to keeping in touch but do not ever think that you are not in my heart in a special place that has all kinds of pretty stuff decorating it ;).  I love you and will always be on your side.  Even if it means being the asshole, I got yer back.

So basically what I’m saying Amber is hey, I love you! 

That goes for Tracy too ;)

—Tommy