A Tale of Two Justins....A Tribute

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What a wonderful, touching, uplifting story. Yes it's hard to lose someone, but when you have such wonderful memories you should smile when you remember him and the times you did have, not cry for the ones you won't have. Thank you for sharing this story with us, it means a lot that you trust us with your innermost feelings and emotions.
Kat
 
A sad sad story.......but thank you so much for sharing, it makes you realise once again that our time on earth is short and it should be lived to the full....it sounds to me like Justin T. did that...rather than mourn his passing....celebrate his life, realising that he had the company of some very very good friends in you all.
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The picture of him in the obit was sort of startling. Last time I saw him, he was a short, slightly built little guy with a mop of curly hair, just 19 years old or so. But the eyes dont lie, it was our Justin. Sad that he left a young daughter behind. I know my son is very disturbed by the loss of a treasured friend.
 
What a great way to pay tribute to his life. From what you wrote, it is obvious that he did wonderful things while here on this earth. Thanks Cyn for sharing.

Prayers to you and your son as you mourn the loss.

--Ed
 
Thank you all. I just felt a need to tell a bit about his short life. I just remember the last time I saw him. Both Justins had been with us all day, loading our belongings on the moving truck; I had given them some cash for all their sore muscles, LOL, and I said to Justin T., "C'mere, give me a hug". He laughed and said, "But, I'm all sweaty!". I told him I didn't care, I needed one. He was such a great guy for my son to hang around with, both of those boys were. So, we'll always remember that time we spent with them. I'll see if my DH can scan the pic I have of them during the karate demonstration days and post it in the thread.
 
Cyn,
I thoroughly enjoyed the story. Yes it is sad when someone leaves much too soon. My heart goes out to all who were close to him.
I spoke at my oldest Uncles Funeral in 2000, it was one of the hardest things I have ever done, but looking back it was one of the best ways I could have honored him. I found a poem that I included and it has been useful many times since then, I even re-worded it and it was read by our pastor at my own soms funueral in 2002. I posted it below, I hope it will bring some comfort to you, your son and anyone else who has lost a loved one.



God saw that you were getting tired.....
A cure was not to be

So he wrapped his arms around you
and whispered......

"Come with me".....

Golden Heart stopped Beating
Hard working hands at rest

God broke our hearts
To prove to us
He only

Takes the best.


God bless you and your family, Cyn.
 
It's never easy to lose a friend, but there is something much more devastating about it when you find out a while after they have passed.

While others have had the chance to mourn and move on, the grief is all fresh and brand new to you.

I've experienced that feeling several times throughout my life, and its not a good feeling.
 

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