What made Lost But Never Forgotten?

 Zach Forever27 was his mother, Monica’s,  best friend –
Zach spent much of his life grief stricken after his father’s death at age of 11.  While his mother is glad that him and his late father have been reunited her pain is unmeasurable.
Zach had a huge heart & a smile that could literally light up any room. He cared way more about everyone else than he did himself. He was an amazing son and person and will always be close to and missed by those who loved him.
 

Since the day Thomas was born he was the light of his family’s life and brought joy to everyone who was blessed to meet him. On February 5, 2023 he lost his life. At 19 years he was a Freshman at The University of Alabama. Like any other crazy teenage boy he and his friends loved to explore and attempt what his mother would consider dangerous and stupid things such as skateboarding in construction areas and simply being boys.

His true identity, however is how he lived a full life prior to his death. He was an Eagle Scout, an Army ROTC Cadet at Alabama, played lacrosse, volunteered with his grandfather and The Vietnam Veterans, and had a servants heart.

He was devoted to his family especially his grandparents!

He adored his younger brother and his friends. He was a cowboy to the core and loved his big red truck.  

Kristina was born on 1/5/94 with TAPVR. She needed heart surgery at 2 days old and again at about a month old. She needed a pacemaker to leave the hospital, but otherwise our story remains “normal”. Other than pacemakers being replaced every three years, numerous doctors’ visits and some learning disabilities.
at 13 she went for heart transplant and they put her on hospice. They did not think she would survive the surgery so they put her on hospice. But Kristina was not going to give up that easy and bet the odds many times, that is how strong she was.
At 29 She went in for another trasplant Her mother told her her “You’re strong, you’re brave, you got this, I love you”! Those were the last words her mother was able to tell her. They thought transplant would work and it failed.

She loved her boyfriend, he was always there for her as she was for everyone in her life, and he treated her better than any man could!

She loved people and animals and always made a lasting impression.

She will be dearly missed by many as she loved person and animal she met! 

SWEET SOUL
Born October 1st at 3:20 AM, Justin was the youngest of three boys in his family, a beautiful soul. He always wanted to make his parents proud and he did just that. He grew into a wonderful young man, everyone that knew him that he was the kindest respectful son and friend always happy joker. The goofy that was enduring and spirit lifting.

HE LOVED THE FALL

Fall was always his favorite time of year between football season and perfect riding weather. He was a dedicated Green Bay Packers fan and loved watching any chance he could.

GO PACKERS!!

HE WAS A CHARMER

Justin loves the ladies and it was certainly mutual. He was a sweet young man, an in laws dream. To this day some of the sweet ladies he warmed the hearts of still check on his family. It is so special when a soul is so sweet he leaves an impression and actually brings the good out in others even after his passing. The universe is so lucky to have an Angel like justin looking over us.

It is so special when a soul is so sweet he leaves an impression and actually brings the good out in others even after his passing. 

Nick Miner, 18, lost his life while helping a friend on the side of the road and the girl who did it was drinking and speeding yet she isn’t even being charged with anything at all! Not even a ticket! We suffer every day and the tears never stop! Our family won’t stop fighting for our baby boy.  Who was Nick, he was all-American Boy.  He and his Mother Deanna had a relationship you hear about in stories. He was a friend to everyone he met, a good person with a caring personality. He was a mama’s boy who loved hanging out with his friends boating, fishing with some country music playing, riding dirt bikes and playing football. He loved football as he was the quarterback for his high school football team and weightlifting too! He truly lived his life to the fullest and always said “Here For A Good Time Not A Long Time”. He loved country music. He has 2 older brothers, who he was always hanging out with as they are wholesome and close family.  He was one of the most amazing people his mama has ever known.  If you ask anyone who has ever met him, they will tell you the same. Loved and respected by everyone who had ever met him and the younger kids looked up to him.  He lit up every room he walked in and had the most beautiful smile. He would do anything for anyone especially his family. He was the best quarterback and teammate and loved by all his coaches. His dad was also his coach throughout highschool. His family was so proud of him, his Mama was his biggest fan! They would all get together as a family to watch him play. He was just so damn good they loved watching him play. His love for the game and his drive and dedication is something that can’t be taught and he had absolutely no fear! He had such a gift he was going to go play college football and he would have been amazing!  He has a beautiful Goddaughter named Ellie, who he absolutely adored. The world truly lost a special person that day!  His family has a foundation in his honor. They give out scholarships to football players at his high school called the Be Great 8 Foundation. Begreat8.org

Garrett was born on December, 29 of 2001, he was the 5th
child out of 7 (6 boys and 1 girl). With all of the siblings close in age they had an amazing bond.  His Mother, Julie always knew if she couldn’t find them, that they were all together.
His mother used to call him "Gar Bear", even at 21 years old. When he got older and she would call him Gar Bear he would just grin, shake his head like
he was saying no, and look down at the ground.

Garret was such a funny and goofy soul, all the time.  He had tons of
friends that his family didn't even know he had, until after he passed away when they
all started showing up at the hospital to say their goodbyes.  
He passed away 10/07/2023 from an accidental gunshot. He lived his short
life to the fullest in the fast lane. He loved riding motorcycles,
fast. I would watch his TikTok videos, and they were hard for me to
watch at times. He cared so much more about others than he would let
on. When he was 20, he registered to be an organ donator and never said
anything to anyone.
Fortunately, we were about to fulfill his wish. He
was able to help save the lives of 5 other people, one of them being a
9-year-old chiLD

A beautiful daughter, sister, friend and much more, was born on a Saturday November 16th, 2001.

Maricella has the biggest heart, always concerned about everyone, especially her grandparents and brother. The only daughter,16 years apart from her brother, but still very close.
Maricella loves animals, music, so many talents.
Maricella loved to dance and was involved in many dance competitions as well as with community the theater.

She wanted to pursue a career in the film industry possibly cinematography. Her beautiful life was cut short on her way to work in a car accident.

I look forward to the day that we are reunited in Heaven. I love you Bubbles – her mother, Patti.
Maricella’s Family donated to LOVE ON A LEASH foundation.
 

David passed away on august 3, 2023 due to a work-related accident.

David was born January 24, 2000.  He was the first born of two boys. His brother Tristen Roy was born august 23, 2013. David was a great big brother. He loved spending time with Tristen and protected him like a big brother should.

David was such a fun happy child. He loved any kind of sport!  He played soccer, basketball, cross country and track and field. He was such a great athlete. He helped his cross-country team earn a state trophy for his school his junior year.

David loved going to concerts with his mom Stephanie. His favorite was Metallica at Busch Stadium in St Louis. He also loved going to sporting events with his mom as well. They would travel to Fayetteville Arkansas to cheer on their favorite team the Arkansas Razorbacks in football and basketball.

David married the love of his life Alexis in 2022. He had two beautiful daughters named paisley and violet. He was a great dad who loved spending time with his daughters.

David was the apple of his mother’s eye. Being the first born to a single mom meant David was protective of his mother. Carrying on David’s name and memory for his widow, children and brother is the most important thing for his mother.  David is missed by so many no more than his grieving mother.
 

 born 11/13/1997 was the beloved son to Antoinette (Faciano) Nelson and Andrew Nelson. He was the little brother to Phoenix Nelson (25) and the older brother to three sisters Chloe (18), Breckin (16), and RemiAnne (12) Nelson. He was the treasured nephew to many aunts and uncles and like sibling to his cousins. 

Chase had a smile and laugh that were larger than life. He was charismatic and would go out of his way to always acknowledge those around him making small talk with anyone he met. Just a smile and hello from him could change a complete stranger’s perspective to have a good day. 

He loved the simple beauty in life, and cherished such things as the rain, a sunrise and sunset. He never held a grudge and sincerely was happy to see those around him succeed in life. 

Chase also loved his car more than anything in the world, it was his prized possession. Chase had great aspirations in life. His number one goal was to be able to take care of his family someday.  

He was a mama’s boy and her sunshine. His personality and whit just like his fathers. 

Chase Nelson lost his life in a tragic accident on 3/15/2021 when someone who was supposed to be his friend chose to drive drunk and make several bad choices that night. Choices he was not a part of that cost chase his life. Chaseforever23 

My morning cup of coffee with you Chaser Nelson Fitzgerald

Wishing his family all the peace and comfort possible.
 

Micheal is my son, my angel.

For an 18 year old, Micheal, always showed up for everyone.  He drove to all family events, just visited, constantly messaged, and called his entire family.  He was an amazing big brother He had 2 sisters, 2 brothers.  He had his mom's house and his dads house and no matter whose birthday it was he would make a point to be there.  Micheal made a point to visit his aunts, uncles, and cousins as well.

He was a friend

Micheal loved friends.  no matter where he went the boy would make new friends.  He was hilarious and caring.  He spent so much of his time with his friends.  The child managed a social and family life like a pro.

His friends say that he would go out of his way to make sure you were always happy , that he was funny and random.

another friend says  He was always there when I needed rescued, he was always ready to go on an adventure, he got me a job with him before everything. He was trying to help me get on my feet while I was trying to help him get on his and he cared so much about everyone. We had so many 2 am Taco Bell runs this year it was crazy. I’ve known him for years but this year we were closer than ever. I was over there every day beside when he was at his mom's house literally ever since he basically moved up here again. "

He was Caring

Micheal was so caring.  from making sure he made anyone sad, feel better to telling someone exactly what he thought about the choices they were making.
 

Destine was a fun-loving girl the absolute best smile she loved her family, boyfriend and her friends who say that “she  had such a big heart for everyone and her humor” and that “she had a great  smile, how caring she was, she was always down for an adventure. And she made my best friend the happiest I’d seen him.”

Her and her mother were very close and as well as her grandparents.  

She loved to cooking and learning new recipes.  She loves doing her make up and hair and sometimes crazy colors.

She loved Animals and never met one that didnt love her back.

Everywhere she went she met new friends.  She was so so beautiful.  She was amazing with children and has the perfect amount of shyness and weirdness. “She was like a daughter to me, I absolutely love and miss her” Micheal’s Mom

Every single person will so absolutely miss her she has ever met.