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	Dear Derek / Jessica Ryder (Sister) I can’t believe that this time last year we were at Olive Day and you were playing on the monkey bars with Fayth and Dakota. All smiling and having fun together. You gave them the last two rice crispy treats that you had and helped Fayth make a rod iron heart with the Ashokan Group (That heart now hangs outside by my front door). You came to me randomly put your arms around me rubbed my back and gave me hug. I told you I loved you but I hope you knew how much I really do love you. But that day I took your hug for granted how was I supposed to know that that was gonna be the last hug that I would ever receive from you. If I knew that I would not have taken it for granted I would have squeezed you tight held you there and told you over and over how much I love you and how proud I am of you. I can remember that day like it was still yesterday your face your smile your love. You are the first person that I ever really loved trusted and cared for. You were my foundation I built my life off of you you were my stable ground that gave me the strength that I needed when I didn’t think I had anything left. I am who I am today because your love taught me about the person I wanted to be. When I lost you my foundation fell apart with you. I never got to tell you how much you meant to me. I may have had my own kids and got married we may not have spent a lot of time together in that last few years but you were always in my heart as much as my own kids are. When I was hard on you it was always because I knew you could do it! My career or degree came from what I learned being your sister I owe you so much more than you knew and you meant so much more to me than I ever showed you. You drove me crazy and you annoyed the shit out of me but isn’t that what baby brothers are supposed to do? I just wish that I took the time to stop you that last day just to tell you how much I love you. When I got that fateful call from mom before I left the driveway I knew it I knew I lost you. What I didn’t know is what to do. How do I live without you? I couldn’t even think about it I just needed my baby brother like a scared kid needs their teddy bear. A year has past and I still have that feeling. I know your not here with us but I still have that same craving to hug my little brother everyday. I feel empty with out it. A piece of me died with you I still don’t know how to live without you. Some days I am ok but then there are days that it hits me like it was yesterday. I miss you more than you could have imagined I could. If I had one more day with you I would hug you and tell you how much I love you how proud I am of you and tell you how much you mean to me. I’VE LOVED YOU ALWAYS I WILL NEVER STOP LOVING YOU I MISS YOU MORE THAN ANYTHING I WILL NEVER EVER FORGET YOU YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS EVERYDAY EVERY HOUR Love your Big Sis REST IN PEACE SWEET HEART

	Happy B-day bro. / Jesse Wilson (Friend) Read >>
	Happy B-day bro. / Jesse Wilson (Friend) Happy 20th! We all miss you and love you!!!! Close

	Your second birthday in heaven / Pat Stroh (Mom) Read >>
	Your second birthday in heaven / Pat Stroh (Mom) Dear Derek: As your second birthday approaches I can't help but cry. I miss you so very much. I thought the great sadness I experience would become lessened as time moved on. I thought that sometime I might be able to come to terms with the people/doctors who never listened to me or listened to you. I am angered by those who didn't treat you fairly and I am tortured by the recognition that those who were supposed to treat you failed. I now find myself more hurt and pained by your loss because I am no longer in shock. I miss all that was you; your touch your laugh your tenderness and your love. I miss our stupid fights and our rough times and would more than welcome them back if only you could be here. A little more than a year ago just before you passed someone asked me how I could put up with you 24/7 and I answered "I don't know I just know there is a reason." There was. Beyond the ADHD PDD and what we called the "ABCDEFG" disorder there stood my son; my blond haired blue eyed boy. People have said that you are in a better place and I believe it. I believe someday we will be together again but for now it just doesn't seem to be enough. I wish that we could be together watching you blow out 20 candles on your birthday cake; I wish that you were on your way to be a responsible adult; I wish you had a girlfriend that drove me crazy and I wish I could have that hug I treasured so much. My dear dear son. I love you always Mom. Close

	To Jess / Bridget Ean (Sister's friend ) Read >>
	To Jess / Bridget Ean (Sister's friend ) Jess as time passes it is supposed to get easier but let me me tell you it never dose. I truly believe that your little Brother was put on this earth for a reason. I see alot of that reason in you today you are are very strong person and a great mother to your children because of what your brother thought you. You and your Mom have been and will be great advocates for children just like him. One thing that I will always remember about him is that wonderful smile and joy for life that he had as a little boy. Take what you have learned from him and do great things with it and let his memory forever live on in you. Always remember if you need me I am here. Close

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Memorial Candles

	Pat Stroh lit a candle on 12/25/2009: "We placed you under the tree 20 yrs ago in celebration today I look to the stars. Love you, Mom"

	Dakota Ryder lit a candle on 12/25/2009: "I Love You! I wish you were here Christmas! Merry Christmas!"

	Sarah Stant lit a candle on 12/23/2009: "Happy 20th Bday!!!!"

	Joshua Larson's Mommy lit a candle on 12/23/2009: "Happy Birthday!"

	Jesse Wilson lit a candle on 12/23/2009: "Happy 20th, I miss you bro!!!"

	John Brandow lit a candle on 12/23/2009: "Happy Birthday! so many are thinking of you today"

	Leia Van Kleeck lit a candle on 12/23/2009: "Happy Birthday Derek"

	Michele Van Kleeck lit a candle on 12/23/2009: "Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday Dear Derek, missed and loved by many"

	Bridget Ean lit a candle on 12/23/2009: "Happy 20th Birthday. You are missed more then you could ever know."

	Danielle Garris lit a candle on 12/23/2009: "I loved reading all of your memories. Rest in peace and Merry Christmas!"

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