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Below is Vernon's guestbook! Please take the time to sign his book Thank you for taking the time to sign his guestbook, it means so much to us!

Name	Janice Stadley
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Comments	I am so very sorry for you loss. I know there is nothing I can say to take your pain away. But just know he is with our Lord and you will see him again one day

Name	Heather
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Comments	This is the most amazing tribute i have ever seen. i was looking up info on heroin. An I cam across Our Wall. An i happened to click on Vernons name. I feel for you. I am very sorry for your loss. Day after day i think about how that could have been me. I am fighting a battle with drugs also. I have a Heroin addiction. I was in rehab an the meth clinic. I was clean an not. On an off for over a year. I finally grabbed control of my life an i am doing amazing now. I wish other people could see just like you said that not all drug addicts are bad people. trust me no one believed me when i came to them for help. they said Heather. no way. a straight A student. always took care of her family. the one who was goin to be the brain surgeon. In alot of ways i understand wat you are goin threw. I lost my brother ten years ago to brain cancer. he was only 15 an it killed me inside. i hope that you are doing good now. I didnt know you or your son. but my sympathy goes out to you an your family. an i can relate to wat your son went threw. if you ever need to talk I will be more than happy to. I am only 19 years old. an i also got my whole life ahead of me. this site made me open my eyes even wider. helps me see that i am not a bad person just someone with a demon chasing them. but thanks to you an this site it will help me everyday. i will think of your son everyday an become stronger. god bless you an thank you so much. Heather.

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Comments	HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY MY SWEET VERNON. I wish with all my heart that you were here with us . Vernon, watch over Stephanie , she misses and loves you so much. You were and are such a big part of her life. You will Forever have our Love . Until we see you again ((((( Vernon ))))) We Love You Always and Forever , Mama

Name	Mama
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Comments	My Dearest Vernon, This day is so hard for me because it is the day that you left me and went home to be with The Lord. I long to hold you in my arms again and to see your sweet smile and to hear your voice. I miss and love you so much. You touched so many lives in the short time you were here. I believe with all my heart that one day I will see you again , if I didn't believe that Vernon, I couldn't go on . Please watch over us and try to send me a sign to let me know that you are near. I love you with all my heart. You have my Love Always and Forever , Love , Mama

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Comments	Vernon, was a studious boy, sportsman and loving... Only the constant vigil and the love of the parents can achieve all these qualities. You are an exemplary mother JO ANN, always these present to alleviate the pain of other mothers as me. God blesses you...That VERNON transformed into a very brilliant star...proud of their mother looked at you every night

Name	lornal
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Comments	dear joanne what a beautiful tribute to your son it brought tears to my eyes i to lost my son to a drug overdose if you want to talk please e mail me god bless love lorna n

Name	lorna
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Comments	I really liked the way you put this page together i am sorry for your loss I had a son also who died from drugs

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Name	corrine
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Comments	from a newley breaved mother of a 23 year old son.....bless you and your family

Name	Jon from Pittsburgh
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Comments	I came across your web page today, Sept. 4, 2007. It is very nice. I see a lot of similarities between your son and my younger brother who left here in '94 at 27 y/o. Not a drug overdose, but brain hemmorage brought on, I believe, by weakend veins due to drugs. There are no words or actions that can help you through this. Time does NOT heal, it only distances you from the initial hurt. You mentioned at first you were ashamed to say your son died of a drug overdose. Well, I see drugs and drug realted deaths as nothing different that Cancer from Smoking, Liver problems from drink and heart attacks from too much work and stress or poor diet. We all do something, we all have some type of vice that we shouldn't. We all do things we shouldn't or that we regret. Your Son was just like the rest of us, human! and from the sounds of things, he like my brother, was a very kind hearted person that people just gravitated toward. More peple should be like that ! I won't try to write something to make you smile or feel better, I can't. You've lost "Your Vernon" and the heart you now carry is broken until the day you leave this earth. I only hope you have more days of good thoughts than bad. Take Care

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Comments	Good evening, I am a teacher, and a college student doing a report on party drugs. Ghb, "e" and Special K are my focus. Thankyou for having a page so that I can teach myself and my students about GHB. You are an angel! Christy

Name	shirley Roth
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Comments	i lost my beloved son travis- age 30 5 weeks ago due to prescription pain killers. as you know. the pain is unbearable. your web sites have helped me, all the stories i have read about our beloved children break my heart. travis was a handsome- loveable ,talented young man.I never realized the extent of his drug use. i have been thru the "what if's" and all the guilt. i felt so alone until i have read all the stories from all the other mothers. i would love to hear from any mom who has been thru this. thank you so much shirley roth whirl54@yahoo.com

Name	Sandi
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Comments	Today is your Heaven Day, sweet Vernon. God bless you and your family. Soar high today, precious angel! Our world's loss truly is Heaven's gain.

Name	Mama
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Comments	My Dearest Vernon, Today it has been 9 years since I saw your sweet face. I miss you so much , Vernon. This year has been so hard for me. Steph really misses her brother too. I am getting ready to go to your grave , oh how I wish I didn't have to go there and that you were here with us. Please be close to us today and watch over Steph. She loves you so much . I Love you with all me Heart Vernon. Until we meet again my sweet son you have my Love Always and Forever . Love , Mama

Name	Georgann Wurm
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Comments	Your son was such a Delight to you and your family. He must be running a football game in heaven. I know that you must feel his presence around you and that is a gift from him. May god be with u always.

Name	Monica Johnson
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Comments	I just wanted to tell you the webpage is beautiful, although this is not the first time I have visited it. I first came across the site when I was writing a paper about the effects of GHB. As I was scrolling through my google search I saw Vernon's name. It brought back so many feelings, love, sadness, regret, and most off all guilt. Like you, I too have a lot of 'what ifs' about what happened to Vernon- what I should have done differently on the night he died. He was my best friend for so long. We were inseperable, until that night. I can not tell you how many years it has taken me to stop crying every time I hear or say his name. His death changed me but not as much as his life. He will forever be the man I judge every man against. If they aren't as good as Vernon, they aren't good enough. No matter what you think people think about his death, they can not hold a candle to him as a human. I have never had a friend who loved me as unconditionally as he did, a friend who would be there for you at any hour or under any circumstance, no matter what the cost. He has done so much that I can not even begin to say. I don't speak so highly of him because the wound is fresh, I speak highly because it is true. I love you all and think of you often. Vernon, I miss you all the time. Love, Monica

Name	irene
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Comments	i was doing a research on this drug, GHB, for my term paper and I came across your page. I am deeply sorry for what happened to your son, I hope that you will trust in God to help you through.

Name	stacie barfield-glaze
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Comments	what a wonderful page! he looks like a angel love,stacie

Name	TONI
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Comments	hi, I WAS ACTUALLY CURIOUS ABOUT THE HISTORY OF JANUARY 29TH 1972. (MY BIRTHDAY) AND I CAME ACROSS VERNON'S PAGE... AS YOU KNOW I TURNED 34 THIS PAST JANUARY AND HAVE HAD MY OWN SRTUGGLES WITH DEPRSSION TOO. I CHOSE FODD AND I DID NOT KNOW I WAS "SAD" BECAUSE WHEN LIFE GOT HARD I ATE MYSELF TO OBLIVION..I THANK THE LORD I NEVER PICKED UP A DRUG! EVERY DAY I TRY TO EAT PROPERLY AND DEAL WITH LIFE AS IT COMES WITHOUT "USING" FOOD. I NEED ALL THE HELP I CAN GET ON MY HEALING JOURNEY SO WHEN I AM STRUGGLING I WILL THINK OF VERNON'S PIC'S AND I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. TONI LIEBEZEIT BERGENFIELD, NJ

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Comments	great work on the page.

Name	Eve Lingerfelt
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Comments	God bless.

Name	CHELSEY
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Comments	Hello, my name is Chelsey and I stumbeled upon your webpage when i visited OURWALL.net where many of my friends names are posted on the wall because of heroin over-doses. I am not a heroin addict myself but I've been struggling with my own drug addiciton for 6 years now. First was the marijuana and then cames the Ecstacy along with the rave parties. Pittsburgh PA started cracking down on rave parties and alot of the rave kids seemed to get caught up in either heroin or crack. I chose crack but alot of my friends chose heroin. I don't understand it, our whole lives grown-up's have preached to us the dangers of drugs and yet we still can't keep our hands off. I'm sorry for your loss and your in my thoughts and prayers!

Name	Mama
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Comments	My Dearest Vernon, Happy Birthday My Sweet Son. I only wish that you were here with us. I miss you so much Vernon.I am so Thankful that God chose me to be your mom, I am so Blessed to have had you in my life, you are the best son that any mom could hope for.I wish we would have had more time together , but I know in my heart I will see you again one day, if I didn't believe that Vernon, I couldn't go on . Soar with the Angels my sweet boy , I Love You With All My Heart Always and Forever , Love Mama

Name	hamad
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Comments	dear sue i am truly deeply sorry for the loss of your son veron , and thanks you for this site 2 help other people know what they are getting into ty

Name	Marey (Jimmy's mom)
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Comments	These kids are truly with the lord. I cried while reading about Vernon because he reminded me of my Jimmy that passed on 7/16/05... he was 26-yrs old with a bright future but he also was needed elseware. I too walk in your shoes.

Name	~TINA MARIE~
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Comments	Dear JoAnn I wanted to sign your guestbook in memory of Vernon. I am so very sorry for all of your suffering. Vernon was such a sweet and handsome man, and I can tell how very much you love him by the wonderful and heartfelt memorial you have for him in his memory. I know today was his heaven date. These days are so very hard. I wanted to thank you for taking time to sign my memorial site in memory of my brother, David Dill. His 6 year heaven date was on the 3rd of January. My mother is Kay, and she is a member of the rememberme group...... Thinking of you and precious Vernon. I do so hope you could feel him with you today, and I pray you feel him with you everyday... Much love Tina Marie

Name	Kay
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Comments	Hi Jo Ann. I hate these Heaven Dates don't you. They are so hard, even after all these yrs. I thought after 6 yrs. it would be better, but it just seems to hurt worse because it's that much longer since we have seen our Angel's beautiful faces. I hope that you had sweet memories today. You had a wonderful son, so talented and handsome. I know our boys are together in heaven. Hope Vernon spent the day near you. I'm sure he did. Love you my friend. Kay

Name	Betty
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Comments	JoAnn, my dear friend, my heart and prayers are with you today. Sometimes it seems amazing to think that it has been 8 years since we lost Vernon and Lisa, and other times it seems like it has been an eternity. I will light a candle for Vernon today. I know he will be with you, I hope he can bring you some peace and lovely memories. Love and Hugs, Betty

Name	Carol
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Comments	Dear JoAnn Your Vernon will always be remembered in our hearts. Such a handsome young man. My heart breaks each time I see an anniversary date. Vernon stay close to your mom today, she misses you so much. Time never takes away the memories. JoAnn, my prayers are with you and your family today, I have a memorial candle lit to remember your son Vernon today. Love Carol Mikeysmom23

Name	Mama
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Comments	My Dearest Vernon, It's been 8 long years since I saw your face and heard your sweet voice , I miss you more than any words could ever say. I still find myself thinking 'If Only" and I guess that is something I will always do. Stephanie misses you so much also Vernon. Our lives are not the same since you went away. You are Always in Our Thoughts. We Love and Miss You So Much! I Pray that you will send me a sign I need that so much vernon. I Love you with All My Heart until I see you again my Sweet Son ,you have my Love Always and Forever, Love , Mama

Name	Teresa Bryant
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Comments	I was at thr hospital all night with a friend they had taken her daughter in with an overdose from GHB, thank god she pulled through this time I just never realised that so many young people were taking this drug just for fun they say. I am so sorry for your loss and hope in time the pain you feel will some how pass from you but know and trust in god that some day you will see your son again. May God bless you and your family

Name	Ann
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Comments	I just wanted to revisit your website.... you are a very loved young man............. it's Thanksgiving 2005 and your family misses you so very much... please tell my son David I miss him too.. I cry daily...........I want him back.. please take care of each other.

Name	Christine
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Comments	I am so sorry for the loss of your precious son Vernon. You have created a beautiful site in his honour. Thank you for letting me get to know your wonderful son. My thoughts are with you. Christine

Name	Mama
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Comments	My Dearest Vernon, Here I sit another Mother's Day without you being here with me , I miss you so much (((((Vernon))))), I have thought about you all day and what it would be like to have you here with me , if only I could have you back . I hold onto the thought that I will see you again one day my sweet son .I Love You with ALL MY HEART, and I MISS YOU SO MUCH. Love Always and Forever Mama

Name	Sue
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Comments	Dear Jo Anne, You were so kind to visit my website about my daughter. I have just finished reading your website about Vernon, though I haven't yet clicked on all of the links. In you main page, you have made so many important points. The kids who are dying from drugs were LOVED, and they were NOT bad kids, but yet our shame holds us back in so many, many ways. And, yes, parents really don't know what to do or where to turn when confronted with the terrifying reality that their child is on drugs. And, yes, AFTER it is too late, I know that I, too, did lots of research. WHY, oh WHY, didn't I do that research BEFORE???? I don't know. I think I was just too paralyzed with fear. If only, if only, but now it is too late. We can't have them back. I only know that I CAN'T STAND living without my beloved, and only daughter. Jo Anne, somehow, someway, ALL families who've lost their children need to come together into one powerful, huge, public force, and stand up & be counted so that the real extent of these tragedies can be brought to light. And so the stereotype/myth of drug addicts being BAD people can be changed. There is an event in Philadelphia, PA, an annual vigil called "Lights in the Darkness". The originators hoped that it would eventually become a national event. I started one in my community last fall & it was a huge success. If you'd be interested in knowing more about it & possibly starting one in your community & possibly also spreading it to your other e-mail contacts, please let me know. We MUST do whatever we can to bring the ILLNESS of addiction out of the DARK AGES into the Light!!!! Thank you SO much for visitng my daughter's webpage, www.beat-the-drum.org, and contributing to my Guestbook. I know that you know how much that means. Sue

Name	Melissa
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Comments	Hello. I wanted to let you know I visited your Vernons tribute/story. I am thankful that we reconnected Jo Ann. I will be keeping you in prayers! Thank you for yours...God Give You Peace and Comfort Always, Melissa

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Comments	JoAnn, He is beautiful. The web pages are beautiful. My heart aches for you as well. Love Linda (Justin's Mom Forever)

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Comments	Thank you very much for the info I was looking for, and Greetings from Malaga (Spain). Antonio

Name	martin
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Comments	You're website looks very good, it was a pleasure to be on you're. Keep on the good work :-)

Name	Linell
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Comments	Just want you to know I'm thinking of you and Vernon today. I'm so glad we found each other, and there's no doubt in my mind our angels brought us together, knowing we could help each other.

Name	lee ann
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Comments	My sweetest best friend whom i love with all my heart and soul,know that today i am thinking of you more as you go through,Iknow it is not easy nor will it ever,but please know that your beaufuil handsome baby son vernon jr.is with you today and always with his family and he loves you all with all his heart and misses you so much,he is sending so many, many hugs! kisses! and love !!your way and all the beaufuil memories you all can muster!!!!I wish that i could be with you today joann and hold you and talk with you about your baby in all the memories that are so beaufuil to share.But i can be with you in spirit!! and send all the love and hugs and support your way!!HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY VERNON Jr.!!!!!!!love you vernon!!! and leon does too!!tell him his mom and family said hi!! and we love and miss him always to sending lots of hugs you and his way!!!Your mama truly and really miss you and love you always and there is not a day go bye she does not long for her baby!!!!! nor will there ever be day she want remember not too!! we love you guys always you are our precious babies!!!joann you keep that beaufuil head up and if you ever need me please feel free my friend,all my love support and prayers hugs and love for you and your family always!!!sending it straight from north carolina!!!!! especially to you!!signed sealed and delivered especially for you!!!Be blessed today and always!!!love you vernon jr.!!!

Name	Mama
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Comments	My Dearest Vernon, This would have been your 33rd Birthday,Oh how I wish you were here with us. Some of your friends are coming over again this year in your Memory, we will never forget you my sweet son , you made such a impact on so many peoples lives. I was so Blessed to have you for my son. I only wish things would have been different. I Love and Miss you so much ((((Vernon)))) Happy Birthday My Sweet Son and I Pray for the day when I see you again and hold you in my arms once more . Love Always and Forever , Mama

Name	Maxine Hitchcock
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Comments	JoAnn & Family: You are so close in my thoughts and prayers, especially this week. Vernon will never be forgotten by any of us who have lost our children, because we know they are all together in Heaven, at peace. May the angels of peace surround you. Love You, Maxine (Lang's mom)

Name	Maxine Hitchcock
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Comments	JoAnn & Family: You are so close in my thoughts and prayers, especially this week. Vernon will never be forgotten by any of us who have lost our children, because we know they are all together in Heaven, at peace. May the angels of peace surround you. Love You, Maxine (Lang's mom)

Name	Lucille
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Comments	Joann, Just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking about you and Vernon today. You soar with the angels Vernon. Your mother loves and misses you dearly Be near and close to her today. Hugs Lucille

Name	Mam
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Comments	My Dearest Son , Today will be 7 years since you went home to be with our Dear Lord. Oh how I miss you (((((Vernon))))) I would give anything to have you back with us .My heart aches so much for you , the only hope I have is that one day I will see you again and hold you in my arms once again. Please let me feel you near me today I need that so much Vernon. I will close for now my sweet son , you are Always in my Thoughts and in my Heart . I Love and Miss you so much ((((((Vernon ))))) Love Always and Forever , Mamam

Name	ELOHIM GEBOR DIOS TODOPODEROSO
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Comments	MENSAJE DEL SUPREMO ELOHIM SENOR DE SENORES A SUS HIJOS DE LA TIERRA. DIOS TODOPODEROSO HA BAJADO AL MUNDO, ESTA CON VOSOTROS HASTA EL FINAL DE LOS TIEMPOS Y HASTA EL COMIENZO DEL MUNDO NUEVO, CIELOS NUEVOS Y NUEVA TIERRA. OS AYUDO, OS IRRADIO FUERZA Y LUZ NUEVA. MI PALABRA ES LA UNICA PALABRA QUE LLEGA HASTA LOS CONFINES DE LA TIERRA., YO SOY EL GRAN ARQUITECTO DE LOS UNIVERSOS, EL QUE HA HECHO Y CONSTRUIDO VUESTRA NUEVA MORADA, HE DESCENDIDO ENTRE VOSOTROS Y HE HABLADO CON VOSOTROS, MI VOZ NO LA OIS PERO SI LO HACEIS, NO ALZO MI VOZ, NI HABLO EN PLAZAS, PERO ESTOY CON VOSOTROS Y OS DOY MI PALABRA A CADA UNO Y LA SALVACION A CADA UNO DE VOSOTROS QUE SALIS A BUSCAR MIS PALABRAS Y LAS ENCONTRAIS, PORQUE ANTES YO OS HE ENCONTRADO. A MIS PIES ESTA LA MUERTE VENCIDA Y OS DIGO, TODOS PODEIS LLEGAR A MI, YO SOY EL NOMBRE NUEVO QUE OS DIJE, Y OS DIRE NUEVAMENTE LA ALIANZA, MI PACTO SIGUE CON VOSOTROS, LA PROMESA SE HA DE CUMPLIR HASTA EL FINAL, ES LA CONSUMACION DE MI GRACIA SOBRE VOSOTROS. YO, ELOHIM , ESTOY ENTRE MIS CONSAGRADOS, PERO NO LOS QUE PROCLAMAN SER Y ESTAR BAJO UNCION DE MI SANTO ESPIRITU, SINO LOS QUE ME HABEIS TENIDO SIEMPRE EN VUESTRO CORAZON DE CARNE Y LUZ, YO SOY EL FUEGO CONSUMIDOR DE MI SANTO ESPIRITU Y OS HAGO PASAR AL FUEGO, Y OS REFRESCO CON MI AGUA VIVA. OS DIGO QUE CREAIS EN VERDAD QUE SE ESTAN VIENDO SENALES DE PODER Y GLORIA, YO SOY EL COMIENZO Y EL FIN, YO SOY EL ALPHA Y EL OMEGA, MI REVOLUCION DE PADRE TODOPODEROSO HA COMENZADO Y HA DE LLEGAR A SU FINAL PARA GLORIA Y PLENITUD DE MI MISMO. LO QUE VOSOTROS LLAMAIS EL RAPTO NO ES LO QUE PENSAIS, YO HE VENIDO A LLEVARME A MIS CIELOS A MIS HIJOS JUSTOS QUE NO SUFRIRAN EL FIN DE LA TRIBULACION SI NO A CADA QUIEN, UNO POR UNO COMO ES LA SALVACION, DOS QUE ESTAREIS EN EL CAMPOUNO SERA ARREBATADO POR EL SANTO ESPIRITU, EL QUE SE QUEDO NO ME HABIA ESTADO VELANDO, SU LAMPARA ESTABA APAGADA, YO NO LLEVARE IGLESIAS, COMUNIDADES, CONGREGACIONES, LLEVARE AL HIJO DE ELOHIM COMO SER DE LUZ A SU NUEVA TIERRA Y CIELOS NUEVOS, SED SANTOS Y PUROS COMO LO ES VUESTRO PADRE Y SEREIS LOS PRIMEROS EN IROS EN EL ARREBATAMIENTO Y NO VIVIEREIS TIEMPOS AMARGOS DE TRIBULACION QUE VIVE EL MUNDO. LA NUEVA JERUSALEN, LA JERUSALEN CELESTIAL O ESTA ESPERANDO Y PREPARADA ESTA PARA BAJAR. ENTRADA A LOS UNIVERSOS ESPIRITUALES Y EL MAYOR UNIVERSO ESPIRIUAL, YA ESTA SOBRE EL MUNDO Y ESTA CUBRIENDO ZONA DE LA GRAN JERICO, QUE LLAMAIS PANAMA, PERO SOLAMENTE LOS OJOS DE LUZ DE LOS JUSTOS PUEDEN VER SU INMENSIDAD Y SU GLORIA Y HAY TESTIGOS DE ELLO, PORQUE YO, ELOHIM PADRE TODOPODEROSO SE LAS HE PERMITIDO CONOCER Y DEN TESTIMONIO DE LA GRANDEZA DE SU DIOS QUE LOS AMA EN EL ETERNO. NO OS QUEBRANTEIS POR LOS ACONTECIMIENTOS FINALES, HABRAN MAS CATACLISMOS EN LA TIERRA PERO NO TEMAIS Y REGOCIJAOS EN VUESTRO ELOHIM Y EL OS HARA LIBRES EN LOS POSTREROS DIAS. VUESTRO PADRE QUE OS AMA CON AMOR ETERNO. \VOLVED VUESTROS OJOS A MI Y DE MI MANO SEREIS GUIADOS. ELOHIM EL GEBOR JESUS EL GEBOR. CONOCED LA NUEVA JERUSALEM http;//www.elohimgebordiostodopoderoso.com

Name	Joyce
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Comments	my son died to of an overdose, we don't want to except that he was doing drugs as he had so much going for him as ..he was planning to be married in two wks...he has a son to carry on his name which we r very thankful for..ur site for ur son is very nice..I love the pictures of him with angel wings..who done it for you and how much do they charge??would like one done of my son..neway very nice site..it helps keep them alive..I visit my son's site everyday..sometimes it helps

Name	Tracy
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Comments	Hi, I just wanted you to know that I am thinking about you and keeping you in my prayers. Tracy

Name	Mama
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Comments	My Dearest Vernon, I sit here with yet another Christmas without you , my heart aches for you so much . My life will never be the same again. How could it be without you here with me , I miss you so much! The only hope I have is that I wil see you again one day and hold you in my arms once more , until then my sweet son you are always in my thoughts . I love and miss you so much {{{{{{Vernon}}}}}} Love Always and Forever , Mama

Name	Sylvia Stevens
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Comments	Hey Joann, What a beautiful site you and your family made of your handsome son i know it can get tough for us at times but for sure joann we will see are angels again you love your son soso much am also sorry you ad your family had to feel this terrible thing that happen to us i know you misses him a lot expically at time of year i can see your handsome son know looking down at you saying mom you can do this am right here with you i can see him holding you when you start thinking about him you keep on looking up to the Lord the Lord will see us through this always remember that we do love you and your family you are a God send person i'm blessed to have you in my life and thank you so much for shearing vernon with us we love you and have a bless and joyious Christmas. SYLVIA.

Name	lee ann
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Comments	what a beaufuil web site you have for your baby,every time i come here i fine such peace it is so beaufuil,i feel all the love you and your family had for one another and always will,i am so very sorry for our losses my heart and all my prayers go out to us,i wish that we had more time with them,but they know we love them and miss them and always will and they feel the same about us.the holidays are always hard with all days are,i still wonder does it get better,i will always keep you and your family in my prayers and thoughts and i will always love you my friend you are the best joann and i love you always!!keep looking up!!the lord will see us through amen!!!vernon will always love and miss his mama!!!just as you will always miss and love him!!what a handsome young man he is!!!just beaufuil he is!!!!!!

Name	Carol
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Comments	Dear JoAnn I Was visiting "Our Wall" once again and came across Vernon's name. What a handsome young man. I am so touched by this beautiful tribute to your precious son Vernon and so sorry for your loss. He was so loved by many and sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this holiday season. Bless you sweet Vernon. Watch over your mom Love Carol Mikeysmom23

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Comments	Hi JoAnn, Thank you so much for visiting my site and for your kind words in my guestbook. I appreciate very much your kind comments about my site. You have created a beautiful Memorial Page for your son Vernon. I'm so sorry for the loss and pain you have suffered. My mother passed away 4 years ago, and I miss her very much. I understand how difficult it is when a loved one passes away. Thank you again for visiting and your kind words. Please visit again soon. May God bless you and keep you and your family safe and well. Kindest regards, Walter Westfall

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Comments	I was very moved by your page in memory of your son, I can't imagine what you and your family went thru but I can feel and share the loss with you, anytime a piece of your heart is taken there will always be a empty spot left there, all we can do as parents is try to hold to the memories and let the love close the gap, I wish you and your family all the best and in doing so let me just say this, parent's are the best friends that children can have, I never knew mine, but yet there is a closeness that I feel when I think about who they might have been.

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Comments	Hi there.. I just wanted to say I thought your web page was great. I am a 19/f and a drug addict. I have been clean for two weeks now. I can't really go into detail at the moment, but I can later. Take care...Hang in there. shelley

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Comments	I went to your page and I cried !! It is so touching and of course I felt your pain!! You have done a beautiful job!! I feel many will be helped by it! God Bless you! Oma

Name	Lyn
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Comments	You site has really touched my heart, and I wanted to give this to you, as I believe you are in the Masters Hands. I do not advertise my awards, I was fortunate to have my Sister in Law make me a few as I know nothing about makeing Graphics. I have given out very few, and only when I feel led to do so. If you never post it, that is OK with the Plumpster, I am giving you this a token between me and you, that you touched my heart in a very special way. Keeping you in my prayers, Please keep me and my family in yours. Lyn

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Comments	Hello JoAnn, I just visited your lovely web page about your son, Vernon. What a lovely tirbute to him. My heart and prayers go out to you, and hope you may one day find peace. With Love, Joanie

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Comments	parent is all about except those of us who are living our "new" lives as bereaved parents. Thank you for signing Sydnie's guestbook and visiting my pages. God Bless you and your family and may happy memories of Vernon encircle you with love.... Love, Ju

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Comments	JoAnn, I am in your page right now. The reason I came here because your name is the same as mine. We spell it the same also. I have been crying for you. I am 41 and played with drugs in my younger years. GODS GRACE is the only reason I am here today. I have a son who is 20 and a daughter who is 19. They both are messing around with the evil stuff. I pray all the time that God will bring them back to his arms soon. I share with them where it took me and that it will take them to if they keep on.I guess I wanted to tell you this so you know your not alone. I know that God takes care of his kids. I have put my children in his hands. He is the only one I trust to care for them. >From one mom to another My prayers are with you for God's healing of your heart.Your homepage has touched my life. I know it's touch other. Your loss has not been in vain. I Love you JoAnn. Love & Prayers JoAnn Brake

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Comments	JoAnn, I visited the memorial site for your son. It is quite beautiful. God Bless You. He has already blessed your son.Shayne Vaughan (BMI), Songwriter

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Comments	Hi - After you signed my guest book and left the URL for Vernon's page I needed to come and see it. What a beautiful memorial you have put out for your precious son Vernon. I have lost many loved ones in my life to drugs and alcohol beginning at the age of 6. I won't go into details but I do want you to know that I relate. I'm fortunate and grateful that I still have my two sons Miles who will be 26 in May and Eric who will be 20 in August.I am a grateful recovering addict and on February 28, 1999 I celebrated 5 years of continous sobriety from any mood altering substance. It's by the grace of a God of my understanding and the rooms of Cocaine Anonymous, Alcoholic Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous that has made this possible one day at a time.I know of the dark cold pit of hell and the loneliness and shame that accompanies active addiction. It's important for me to remember because it's a healthy fear.I truly hope that others can learn from this website you published for Vernon - it could save anothers life... Hugs...not drugs, Rhona

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Comments	My Dearest JoAnn, I sit here with tears in my eyes as I visit the memorial page to your son. You e-mailed me through my web site for the mini reading. As I told you, my abilities as a medium are limited, but I knew when I was writing to you before that your son needed to tell you how sorry he is. Now, I know the rest of the story. Please, if you ever read one more book in your life, make it be this one: "Talking To Heaven" by James VanPraagh. I recommend that book to everyone, whether they have lost a loved one or not! Also, I would be very honored if you would accept my award for lighting up the web God Bless you and yours and keep you safe, Lori L. Clark

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Comments	I always visit people that sign my guestbook. Today you welcomed me to Random Acts of Kindness. So visited you.I actually read the whole thing ~ even though some of it was through tears.I have a 31 yr old son ~ 28 yr old daughter and another daughter that is18. Every night I pray they have enough sense to stay away from drugs.The drugs are as easy to get as candy ~ high schools are like a buffet table. For every dealer that is arrested ~ two take their place. You have lived every parent's nightmare.I feel so badly, but you can't blame yourself or keep thinking of the ifs ... he made a decision ~ and everyone that knew him has to live withit. It's so very sad ~ and tragic. ((hugs)) Pat

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Comments	Dear JoAnn, My heart and prayers are with you. I read about your beloved son. I think so highly of you being able to share this story so soon after his death. I don't know what condition I would be in if my only daughter, just two years older than Vernon, had left before me. There is nothing more hurtful than to bury your children. Thank you for your gifts in my guestbook and thank you for visiting, I am adding daily. It seems I don't have 5 minutes anymore, my brain is in overdrive.I guess I'm trying to get back the 61/2 years, I lost from brain damage. I actually feel that this is the most wonderful therapy.Any time you need to talk I am always here. Angel Hugs, Genevieve

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Comments	Hi JoAnn, I saw your message on the RAOK Members Only Message Board, but I don't know if you saw any of the replies that followed! Your friend Betty was kind enough to give me the address of the pages she created for your son's Memorial! You are a SUPER SWEET person and your Love for your son is very plain to see! I cried an ocean while reading EVERYTHING on those pages! I invite you to take a look at my web site (the address is below, in my Signature line) and find the page for my Tribute to my brother. I cannot say that I know exactly how you feel, but I can sympathize because the loss of a loved one is very difficult to cope with. I can tell you this - you will NEVER get over it, but you WILL get through it! Your friend (and mine) Betty has asked me to do something for you and I am HONORED to grant her request! Betty and I would like you to accept "My Brother's Heart", an Award that I've created! I do this to honor his memory and, most importantly, to help bring you a tiny ray of sunshine to brighten your day! I hope you like it! I have also sent Betty an e-mail so she can place the Award on your Memorial pages, if you wish! Just let her know if you would like to have it there and she will know what to do! I hope you have a Wonderful Day! Love and Happiness Always, James :o)

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Comments	What Is the Spirit? The Bible says that when a person dies, "his spirit goes out, he goes back to his ground." (Psalm 146:4) Does this mean that a disembodied spirit literally departs and lives on after a person's death? That could not be, for the psalmist next says: "In that day his thoughts do perish" ("all his thinking ends," NEB) In the Bible the words translated "spirit" (Hebrew, ru'ach; Greek, pneu'ma) basically mean "breath." Thus, instead of "his spirit goes out," the translation by R. A. Knox uses the phrase "the breath leaves his body." (Psalm 145:4, Knox) But the word "spirit" implies much more than the act of breathing. For example, in describing the destruction of human and animal life at the time of the global Deluge, Genesis 7:22 says: "Everything in which the breath of the force (or, spirit; Hebrew, ru'ach) of life was active in its nostrils, namely, all that were on the dry ground, died." So "spirit" can refer to the life-force that is active in all living creatures, both humans and animals, and that is sustained by breathing. To illustrate: Electric current powers a piece of equipment. If the current stops, the equipment ceases to function. The current does not take on a life of its own. Similarly, when a person dies, his spirit ceases to animate the body cells. It does not leave the body and move on to another realm.-Psalm 104:29. Why, then, does Ecclesiastes 12:7 state that when a person dies, "the spirit itself returns to the true God who gave it"? Does this mean that the spirit literally travels through space into God's presence? Nothing of the sort is implied. Remember, the spirit is the life-force. Once that life-force is gone, only God has the ability to restore it. So the spirit "returns to the true God" in the sense that any hope of future life for that person now rests entirely with God. Only God can restore the spirit, or life-force, causing a person to come back to life. (Psalm 104:30) But does God intend to do so? A tantalising prospect in the resurrection? Note also, that God Himself is a spirit. Thus, when he breath into the nostrils of Adam, the breath of life, he in effect, gave of himself to a lifeless inanimate object- such is a man made out of dust. The origin of Earthly life is Spirit life. The original form of life in the universe was spirit. Also, bare in mind that Jesus, had a pre-human existence (as the Word): and that once he made the sacrifice, he returned to his original form. Angels are spirit creatures too.

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Comments	Dear JoAnn, Thank you for visiting my angel's page and for your beautiful thoughts about it. It always makes my heart happy to know that she is still touching lives from heaven as she did here on earth. Your words comfort my soul for I am always thankful to God for giving me these 2 angels but there have been times when I have wondered why she had to suffer so much. I have bookmarked your son's page and I will share it with other young lives so that they can have a wake up call. I am a youth counselor at my church and I like to share these stories with them so that they can feel the pain that using drugs can cause and even knowing of someone else using and not letting their families know. Again thank you so much for sharing Vernon's story with us. And I pray that God gives you comfort and strength. I would like to give you a small token of my appreciation. This is the Spirit Of Love Award and I believe that your site has truly earned it. God Bless.{{{angel hugs}}} Maria

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Comments	Dear JoAnn: I just returned to my guestbook after visiting your tribute site. Thank you for sharing with others -- having been through much with my own son including drugs and other crimes, I can certainly empathize with some of what you've experienced; although, of course, no one really walks in another's shoes. The whole time I was at your site, I couldn't get out of my mind a certain poem my dad recited a couple of times to me. My dad had a great memory and could recite poems such as "Pilgrims Progress" and others from hear as well as the Declaration of Independence and so on. I had this poem put on his memorial card when he died a bit after my wife had died. Perhaps I'm wrong, but I know the Lord often lays things strongly on my heart. I pray this poem blesses you as it did my dad's relatives: When I come to the end of the road, And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little but not too long, And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared. Miss Me but let me go. For this is a journey that we all must take, And each must go alone, It's all a part of the master's plan, A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart, Go to the friends we knew, And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss me but let me go. U-mahah Adonay Elohim dim'ah me-al kol panim - "and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces" (Is. 25:8) Your eternal friend and His servant, Dennis Allen Briggs (Gad)

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Comments	JoAnn -- Thanks for visiting and for the warm welcome to RAOK.. I visited your website and read Vernon's story. As a mother of two sons, my heart just breaks for you. God bless,Shirley also known as GranGran

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Comments	Thank you for taking the time to sign our guest book. It is always nice to read the messages that Loving Hearts leave. I shall pay you a visit and hope that you will be back. Keep intouch. Blessings to you. In Love & Light We Serve TLC

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Comments	Hi JoAnn, Thank you for taking the time to come by my site and leaving your nice comments in the guest book. I've been to your site this morning and how it touched my heart. Drugs are such a tragic way to lose our loved ones and sadly so often the signs are not easily seen. You know JoAnn I think what happens in a lot of cases similar to your son is that they honestly do try to get off the drugs and that one step taken in a moment is too often the last step. I don't know at the times I have heard someone say, "Oh I know where this came from"... They just think they know that it is what they term the "good stuff" and never think they will get the "bad stuff" that will end their lives in the next minute. It's bad enough that older adults are using, selling and making money on drugs be it the average citizen or official but to entangle lives much younger than your son was is just another way to further the need for more drugs and more money for them. It makes me furious to think that my grand children are not even safe going to school or playing in a park for the drug element. I've heard parents that do drugs or smoke pot say, Oh I don't do it in front of my children. My first statement to them is Yes you do! The idiots think because they go outside or in another room that when they come out the child is not going to know what is different about them! It just makes me want to scream. Oh well, I didn't start this to ramble on, but as I said earlier it just makes me furious! JoAnn I am truly sorry for the pain you and your family and friends have suffered through the lose of your son. Fortunately I have not lost a child, but I have lost a grand child and I know the pain can be bitter and lasting and must be a hundred fold when it is someone you have given birth to and loved. Warmest Regards, Sharon

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Comments	I visited your site concerning your son. I am very sorry and pray the Lord gives you strength. As far as my post I am sharing my faith.God bless in Christ cliff This is our web page my pasters is in charge of it. Our church puts studies on a message board at this site. Come on over and visit us. in Christ cliff http://members.xoom.com/scottstanly

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Comments	Hi Joanne my name is Debbie and I am from Perth Western Australia thank you for letting me read your homepage it was loverly and Vernon sounded like a wonderful boy.. My son Shane died of a heroin overdose on the 12th of January 1996 and he would have turned 21 on the 12th of May 1996, I wish also that I had understood more what was going on in my sons life, and it is still very hard for me to tell people how he died.I miss him so much at times it is hard to explain I would have all the hard times back just to see his smiling face....thank you for letting me read your sons story it has helped a lot to know that other people are out there who understand......Deb...

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Comments	A wonderful tribute to your son. Deeply moving and yet trying to show others the pitfalls of life.

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Comments	My heart goes out to you, as I too have a daughter involved in drugs. I am at my wits end. I am presently doing everything to help her. Your memorial to Vernon was very inspirational and has given me the strength and courage to continue to help my daughter, at a point where I am ready to give up. May you find peace, as I hope to someday.

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Comments	You page is so very touching! i feel your sorrow, so you have really touched my heart. I lost my father last yr from Multiple Sclorosis, somthing i have also. But loseing a child his really hard. i think your page is a wonderful and evern though it saddens me , it also enlightens me that i have 2 kids to appreciate. even though i have a debiliting disease, i look at the brighter side how ever hard that may be , I hope you will visit my site to see, i do have a poem i did for a freind to tribute his niece. he wrote it and i made it a poetry page. it is called Kimmy. Thank you for sharring you site with me, Dianne..

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Comments	Very sorry you had to lose your son. I love your tribute to him it is very moving! Love Margaret

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Comments	Just when threw your site my heart goes out to you was thinking of joining this ring i lost a baby sometime ago. May God Bless YOU Sue

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Comments	Dear JoAnn, I visited your homepage through Betty's homepage. I'm deeply impressed by the beautiful tribute and memory-page you have made for your son Vernon. It's very brave of you, after such loss, to come out and try to warn and help the children that are still with us. I think your son must have been a very sensible person. After his world of sports was taken away from him he just could not find a newe goal, he could not find the inner strenght and pride. It must have been very hard on him; the more because he knwe so well that he was hurting the peopel he loved most (his family) When I think about it what Vernon must have been going through during his last year on earth, considdering his young but also sensitive age;I would not like anybody to go through the same! It is so good to know that you and your family have not let him down; never. It's so good to know that he was convinced of the love of his family! I'm sorry, I cannot find words to comfort you. I will keep the way you took care of Vernon untill the very end, and the way you never let him alone, in my heart. I hope I will never need it, time will tell. But when I need it I will remember what true love of a mother means, and I hope I will be there for my children when they are in need; in the same way you were there for Vernon. (For your information: I'm 39-almost 40- devorced since almost six years, fulltime worker and a mother of two golden children; my son who's eight years old now and my daughter who is six) I'm sending you flowers, stars and hugs from Holland! Christine

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Comments	Thank you for the lovely welcome to the ring. Your sight is beautiful. I have no loss in my life that can compare to yours, I only hope that you know, there really are angels, and God takes care of all who are good at heart. Trust your own heart and you cannot go wrong.

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Comments	Dear JoAnn, Thank You for visiting our site and for your kind words that you wrote in our guestbook. A most heartfelt Thank You for the invitation to meet and read about your Vernon. From one mom to another..there is absolutely no harder thing than to loss a child. No matter what you do..the hurt is always there...I am sad to say. But we know that in spirit they are still with us and that does help to ease the pain somewhat. People will say over and over that God had a plan....but us mothers have to question God. I may be speaking just for myself..but that question WHY? has not left my mind for one moment. Others may forget and move on..but we mothers never never ever forget. My Prayers are with you and your family and all of Vernon's friends. May God Bless and Keep You..Thank You again......Pam

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Comments	Hey JoAnn!! Missed you so much and so I thought I'll just stop by your beautiful site and offer you a great big HUG! Thank you so much for all you help. You've been wonderful as always! (no wonder I can't get enough of you giggle) Take care my sis!< LOVE ALI

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Comments	Hiya JoAnn, just came by again to tell you how much I am enjoying RAOK, what a wonderful group. Keeping you in prayers, Lyn

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Comments	Hello JoAnn, Thank you so much for the warm welcome to RAOK. I know that I'm going to love this groupI will return to your webhome to have a better look around when I have more time. Hugs Audrey

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Comments	You made a wonderful tribute page for your son. It made me cry. Thanks for welcoming me to RAOK.

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Comments	I am so very sorry on the tragic loss of your son Vernon. You have a lovely tribute to him and thank you for sharing your story.

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Comments	I was looking at no one's page and saw your name and web page. Just read the first page and was so moved by it. I always feel so heartbroken for those who lose children, the pain never goes away so I am told. It's always the mother's who grieve the longest and deepest. I so admire the fact you are now trying to help others after such short period of grieving, though I know that the grieving goes on still. I think You are an angel to have suffered so much and to keep going and caring for others. I would like you to have this award from me to you. Big Hugs Jazmine.

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Comments	My heart goes out to you ~ I cannot imagine such a loss, but I just want you to know that I am thinking of you.

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Comments	My dearest JoAnn Wanted you to know you are in my thoughts every passing day. You were for always so kind to me wich led me to feelings of trust and love. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers and love. I grow stronger every day due to them...NoOne

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Comments	Your site is lovely and I was extremely touched by the tribute to your son. Thank you for the warm welcome to RAOK! I apologize the tardiness of my reply - my server is having great troubles! I can't even get to my files to update my site - hope it will be repaired soon! Have a wonderful day and God Bless you!

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Comments	As I write this to you, I am in tears, for your tribute to you Son, is very close to my heart. We have not lost our son in death, but have stood by sometimes helplessly, and watched drugs nearly distroy him. He is now just turned 19, and is the father of my precious Grandbaby,of almost 2yrs old now. My husband and myself keep a very close watch on the situation, and in the last year have seen a turn around in his life. We pray that it continues. Strangers we are, but you have touched this mothers heart. My prayers are with you, please keep my son and his little family in yours. Lyn Oh, and thank you so much for the warm welcome to RAOK, it is my first group and probably will be my last, but I am enjoying doing it, and believe in what RAOK stands for. So again, you welcome was encourageing, and special.

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Comments	Visitor: Katie Comments: Your story about your son really touched me. While I was reading it, I started crying. I am so sorry that this had to happen to you!! My sister was into drugs big time, she is still with us, thank god!!! I was sharing a room with her at our camp, and she was sharing what kinds of drugs she did, it really scared me. She was telling me about how she did acid, and told me to stay away from all of that, of course I have. Once again, I am sorry that this happened, God Bless You!

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Comments	You have a very beautiful and inspiring web page. Keep your son's memory alive!

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Comments	Sorry for the loss of your son . I'm a 23 year old female who's life used to revolve around drugs . My mom tryed for almost 2years to get me help and i wouldn't listen . I had two wonderful boys that i gave to my mother and she was raising them because i was in no state to take care of them . When i finally realized what i was doing to my life and my boys life i said one more time and i'll stop . That last time about did me under i was up for eight days straight and when i finally did go to sleep i slept for three days ! When i woke up (my cousin came into my house because he couldn't get a hold of me for a couple of days) i was lying in the hospital bed on all kinds of machines . When i left they wanted me to visit a doctor my recover yet i refused that was a wake up call for me . It was real hard for the first three months i thought i was going to die if i didn't get one more fix . Yet i never got one - i'm glad for that because i don't no where i'd be at today . ! I'm real sorry for your loss . Sincerely Wendy

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Comments	Beautiful Memorium for your son. Here's a poem from another memorium website, which is a very nice poem that I like. I hope you enjoy it. Death is not the End Death is not The End But the beginning Of a metamorphosis. Formatter is never destroyed Only transformed And rearranged Often more perfectly. Witness how in the moment of the carterpillar's death The beauty of the butterfly is born And released from the prison of the cocoon It flies free.... Poems from the book How can one write a poem when you're dying of AIDS? an anthology edited byJohn Harold =) Smile for you are definately, Loved=D ...you have been hit by a "Random Act of Kindness".

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Comments	Lovely dedication to a wonderful son...my heart is touched, for I too, heve lost my only son......come visit my page and rest awhile......GOD bless.........Katie

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Comments	I stopped by from another's guest book, what a beautiful tribute to your son. yours friends page is just as beautiful..I am going back to surf it more throughly.

Name	Karen
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Comments	Dear JoAnn, Thank you for your warm welcome to RAOK! I am sorry to learn of your loss. You gave Vernon the greatest gift a parent can give their child...your love! He knew he was loved and it sounds as though he shared that love with other people who crossed his path...that love shall always live on. Karen

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Comments	My heart goes out to you in your sorrow, no one but you can know what you are feeling. Please take comfort in knowing that Vernon is in God's embrace and waiting for you when your time comes. May God Bless You Frau Dee

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Comments	Dear JoAnn, What a wonderful tribute to love.... Your son was loved and your warmth reflected in your home on the web expresses that beautifully.... It is a world sometimes without answers and only love sustains... I and the Image Lair team want to thank you for signing the Image Lair guestbook......If you have the time you may wish to visit my personal site at http://www.imagelair.com/beautysecrets.htm.......It's still in the growing pain stage........I will be adding your tribute to Vernon at my links page under "Earths Essence"... I will be back to visit again...... Warm and special prayers for you and your family, Barbara

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Comments	I love your site. I think you have really neat graphics. Take care.

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Comments	JoAnn I am so sorry that you lost your son. Your website is a perfect tribute to a wonderful son. I know you will always be proud of him. I can feel your pain through your words, and I hope you find solace knowing he is in Gods care now. Love and hugs to you Charlotte

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Comments	Hi my name is Tanya i'm a 21 year old female, mother of two. I just want to say that your web page was beautiful. I cried the whole way through it. I still have tears. Your story really touched my heart. I have lost several friends from drugs and alcohol. It's a very hard thing to go through. Again I am sorry for your loss. But remember Vernon will always be with you......4 ever!!!

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Comments	Jo Ann...What a beautiful page. Your story really touched my heart. Thank you for sharing your story with others. GOD BLESS you... Thanks for stopping in on Jacob's page. Your kind words mean a lot.

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Comments	Shalom alekhem! (Peace be with you!) Thank you for visiting my site and leaving your comments. Your site is an inspiration to other parents.

Name	Diane
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Comments	What a lovely memorial page for your son. I will be passing this along to all my friends. Thanks for sharing. God Bless You.~Diane-RAOK fellow member

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Comments	JoAnn! Looking good my new sister!! smile This is the first time I'll be signing you're guestbook as a net sister rather then your work fan. What can I say that hasn't been said already? You already know how great I think your beautiful home is. You already know how much I admire your way of dealing with your sons death. I'm here for you my dear friend and will always be here. Welcome to Without You.

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Comments	JoAnn! Looking good my new sister!! smile This is the first time I'll be signing you're guestbook as a net sister rather then your work fan. What can I say that hasn't been said already? You already know how great I think your beautiful home is. You already know how much I admire your way of dealing with your sons death. I'm hear for you my dear friend and will always be here. Welcome to Without You.

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Comments	JoAnn...this is a beautiful memorial for your son. At the same time, it's heartbreaking. I can see that alot of love has gone into this site. Thank you for sharing your story.

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Comments	JoAnn...this is a beautiful memorial for your son. At the same time, it's heartbreaking. I can see that alot of love has gone into this site. Thank you for sharing your story.

Name	Jackie
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Comments	Thank you for the warm welcome to RAOK. This page is wonderful and heart breaking at the sametime. It is a great tribute to your son.

Name	Steve
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Comments	Thanks for the nice welcome to the web ring, and thank your for sharing a little of your son's life with me also, You and your family have much courage and a temendous amount of love inside of you, with admiration, Steve

Name	Camille Hagemann
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Comments	Hi JoAnn...I was so touched by your loving tribute to your son, Vernon. I am so saddened to read your story but I am so glad that you are sharing this so that other parents might learn and heal as well. Thank you for your visit to our site and the warm welcome into RAOK. God Bless. Hugs,~ Camille ~

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Comments	What a beautiful memorial to your son. I have not lost a child so can only imagine how wrenching your grief must be. Drugs have so much potential to HARM and to HEAL. My husband survived three wars and was diagnosed several years ago with PTSD, before the doctors prescribed medication to control his depression he became suicidal and I almost lost him. With drugs he is able to survive. I agree with you it took the doctors a very long time to figure out what he needed. I have a prayer list on my Prayers, Miracles and Angels page, do you mind if I add your name? hugz, Grantique Proud Member of RAOK and Circle of Friends

Name	Patrick
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Comments	Dear JoAnn, First, thank you for the very kind words...they were much appreciated. I did pay a visit to your sons page...it is wonderful. No wonder he kept mentioning the blue, very good choice! When talking with him, I received that he was "under the influence" of something, and that he was sorry about it. I had asked you if he had been drinking, and you said no. Now I see what he was talking about. It wasn't alcohol he was influenced by, but drugs. So again, he was very sorry about this, and asked you not to "blame" yourself. He had to learn his lessons on his own. This is what life is all about. I'm sure your page will be a help to many others and by doing this, is making him very proud! He too is now able to help others in need, and I'm sure he is! Godbless you and your family, Patrick

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Comments	JoAnn, Thanks you sound like an excellent mom. I live in a small town so there aren't many kids around here and the kids I know have made a choice of not doing drugs. But if I ever stumble upon one of them I will make sure and tell them about the wonderful page you have crated about Vernon. It is really hard to loose someone and I really am soooo very sorry about your loss... Well I better be going now! I just wanted to say sorry for entering my message in the guest book 3 times! I pushed on the button a little to many times.. Well may the Lord be with you and keep the rest of your family and friends safe.. my prayers are with you... Luv Chandra

Name	Linda
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Comments	I just got thru reading your beautiful truibute to your son. You visited my webpage a month ago. My son did die in an auto accident and you should never be ashamed. As far as I'm concerned drugs is like a car accident. Sudden death. God bless you and hugs to you and your family. linda

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Comments	Hi, have a very Merry christmas.I got your name off a guest book and decided to pray for you, and your family.Jesus loves you, and that makes you a very special person. I pray you have some wonderful years ahead,Also you have a Happy NewYear. If you ever need any encouragement or prayer please E-mail me anytime.Love Angel

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Comments	My daughter is was admitted to the child/adolescent unit of our hospital last week. She was admitted at her own request (she is 17 and a senior in high school).drug testing was done and she tested positive. Sarahdenied the results at first then said she had just once done drugs. Currently we are attempting to get her to take responsibility for her actions. She says she realizes her mistakes and wants to change but as yet can't tell us exact what she wants to do to change. Her doctor and therapist want to keep her there until there is some form of breakthrough in her feelings. I feel as thought she is just telling us what she thinks we want to hear to make everything ok. Your site was very informative--I am just now starting to look for any info on drug abuse and the effects to everyone. Sarah still believes marajuana is not harmful. Any additional info would be appreciated. Patty

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Comments	This is a woderful Tribute of a parents love for their child. I feel blessed to have been able to have this shared with me.I have a now 17 year old sister in law who has had previous drug problems,and she now has a 2 yr old daughter,My neice Amber. I intend to bring Debbie to visit this site over the Thanksgiving holidays,,maybe it will be a gentle reminder of how much I truely love this girl who is very much so dear to me! I will also bring my children,young as they are, to visit for the same gentle reminder of a parents love and how easily life can change. You are a very dear and sweet soul to have shared your memories of your son with me. He was truely a gift from the heavens! Love and Light Forever! Karen

Name	Sherri & Sandra
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Comments	We both love this tribute to Vernon it i truly inspirational. This is so wonderful for parents to read,it is so great to have this on here. You have done a wonderful job. We are both sorry for your loss.

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Comments	My Dearest Son,It has been 10 months today since you went away, I miss you so much my sweet son, words can never say how I feel. As the Holiday season comes near it won't be the same without you here.We thought of you with Love today, that is nothing new. We thought of you yesterday and days before that too.We think of you in silence, we often speak your name . All we have now are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake,with which we will never part. God has you in his keeping , we have you in our hearts. The sky has a Bright star , brighter than all others by far . I can see it night or day , I know it's you showing me the way. Helping me traverl through my grief. It doesn't matter what others say,it is you that's my belief. Keep on shining Bright for me my son,until my time on earth is done. Then you can meet me at Heavens door,and I can hold you in my arms once more. We Love and Miss you Deeply Vernon , a million times we have needed! you , a million times we cried . If love could have saved you , you never would have died. In life we loved you Dearly . in death we love you still. in our hearts you hold a place , no one can ever fill. Rest my son ,until we meet again on that beautiful shore and I'll hold you in my arms once more. Our LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER, Mama , Daddy, and Stephanie

Name	Rachelle Pavao
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Comments	Thank you very much for sharing on your page, I am sure many people have been touched by it, and I wish you well.

Name	Dana Creamer
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Comments	: Aunt Jo Ann I love you and Little Vernon.He was my cousin and I will always miss him.But try to move on and live life the best you can. love You Always Dana

Name	Bonnie ( electra, Sammy)
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Comments	It was beautiful and so are you. Your son could not have been loved more. We can not explain why things happen the way they do. God know why and some day He may let us know His reason. When you get to Heaven it won't matter. Your son will be waiting for you. He is your special angel and will watch over those he loves. Take care my friend. May the blessings of our Lord keep you.

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Comments	Hi.. I am so sorry to hear about Vernon he sounds like a really nice kid! I am only 13 but I know how it feels to loose someone. I have never lost someone to drugs but to accidents I have.. Kids my age too. It is really sad.. I am so sorry for your loss though I can't even begin to imagine how you feel... Reading this made me cry.. It really did! It was beautiful!! Once again I am sooo sorry for you loss..... God Bless you...

Name	Stephanie Pitts
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Comments	Joann, The web page is beautiful. Vernon would be so proud of the wonderful work you have done since his passing. Even though Vernon can not be physically with us anymore, he will forever live on in our hearts. Vernon will always be not only my first love, but my one true love. I know the pain you have to suffer everyday that he is not with us. I miss Vernon so much, but his life has forever linked us together. I love you, Vernon, and Stephanie so much and I will always be here. Vernon, I love you and miss you and wish you were with me today. Love, Stephanie

Name	jenice owens
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Comments	Joann,I cannot begin to imagine the pain you all feel,life is so differnt without Vernon here with us.You and Vernon did such a wonderful job with him,I hope you know that.He was the most caring true friend anyone could have.Thank God we have our own memories that nobody can take away from us. I love and miss you so much Vernon. love always, Jenice

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Comments	Hi JoAnn, Thanks for signing my guestbook Your page is a beautiful monument for Vernon We already met each other through ICQ , because we are both friends with Betty. May the Lord bless you. Greetings, Andr�

Name	Andr� van der Elst
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Comments	Hi JoAnn, Thanks for signing my guestbook Your page is a beautiful monument for Vernon We already met each other through ICQ , because we are both friends with Betty. May the Lord bless you. Greetings, Andr�

Name	Kim Johnson
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Comments	JoAnn....beautiful site. I'm sorry it took me so long to get here, but I'm glad I came when I had time to slow down and explore it. What a wonderful tribute to your son. And you're right...don't worry about what people say or think...your son was "who he was", not "how he died". You are beautiful...inside and out (now that I've seen your pic I know that for sure!!). God gave me a gift when he introduced us. Thank you for being my friend. I love you...Kim

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Comments	Your site has touched my heart. I lost my nephew from a drug overdose over three years ago. The pain just never goes away. My prayers are with you.

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Comments	My family and I recently discovered that my baby brother is a heroin addict. I am scared!! I lost my Mom when I was ten to drugs and alcohol. Your website has brought me some comfort. God Bless and Keep you. Love Denise

Thanks to everyone who took the time to sign Vernon's guestbook!