In Loving Memory
Salvatore Dustin DeMarcoBoynton Beach, Florida Parents: Siblings: |
My Dearest Dustin,
A Mother holds her child's hands for just a short time but holds their hearts forever. The loss of a Child is a hurt to big for words the pain seems more than she can bear. Rest in peace my dear son you hurt no more. You fought the fight with the gallantry of a knight; your end will help others do what's right. Until we meet again may God hold you in the hollow of his hand....Love eternally, Ma
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2 sons that were taken. 2 Mother's walk the Valley of Tears. RIP . We will see you soon! |
To my child hood friend and class mate for you to know that your friends and family love you and miss you may you Rest In Peace my friend |
Our Lady of Sorrows feast day. We will always remember life taken before it's time. Mother's with broken hearts. |
We love you !!!!!!! |
Always on my mind and in the heart Dustin. Please give Eddie a big hug from me...until we meet again |
WHAT CAN I SAY MY DEARLY LOVED & SORELY MISSED SON.YES IT HAS BEEN 9 YEARS HERE IN OUR EARTH TIME BUT AT TIMES SEEMS LIKE 9 MINUTES AGO
IT SEEMS WITH THE PASSING OF TIME I MISS U MORE AS TIME PROGRESSES I HAVE TO BELIEVE ITS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER TILL OUR MUCH LONGED FOR EMBRACE LIFE IS NOT 4-EVER BUT LOVE IS MISSING U ALWAYS TILL WE MEET AGAIN LUV 4 EVER & ALWAYS MOM |
Days and years may pass but our love for you will never pass Dusty! You are and always were so very loved... continue to give your Mom the strength and give my mom and dad a hug and kiss for me! Love you forever! |
MOM HE ONLY TOOK MY HAND
Last night while I was trying to sleep, My Sons voice I did hear
He said, MOM you've got to listen , You've got to understand. GOD didn't take ME from You Mom, He only took My Hand. When I called out in pain that morning, the instant that My Son Died He reached out and took His Hand, and pulled HIM to His Side HE pulled Me Up and saved Me from the Misery and the Pain My Body Hurt So Badly Mother, I would Never Be the Same. My Search is really over now, I've found Happiness Within. All the Answers to My Empty Dreams and All that Might have Been
I Love You So and Miss You So, But I'll Always Be Nearby, My Body's gone forever, But My Spirit Will Never DIE,
And So You Must Go On Now, Live One Day At A Time, Just Understand GOD Did Not Take Me From You...He Only Took My Hand.
Sent to Me Nancy Dustin's Mom from Jayme Ross Dustin's Great Friend |
I visited Joe and you a few weeks ago. The Angel Statue is beautiful.Gone before your time.We always remember our boys and their cemetery friends RIP. I look forward to meeting you one day soon. |
Visited your grave last weekend. What a beautiful tribute to you, a beloved son. No chance to grow old,a horrible injustice allowed by society. So many with blood on there hands including the corporate world.
I know you and Joe at better place. Holy week starting. Our Sorrowful mother knows our pain which has been a privilege to suffer over sons lost. You and Joe leaving us before your time
As did all your cemetery friends lost to the opioid nightmare. RIP Dustin. |
– From Anonymous on June 22, 2016 |
Today I wont cry because you left to soon, I'll smile because I knew someone as amazing as you... Love you and miss you Dustin! |
I pray for your mom and family. We will never get over loosing our boys. your mom is special, RIP, Gina B. |
i know you are with us here-your spirit is strong!
Still I can not understand the horrific accident that stole you away and broke Many hearts especially your Mom---Always your rock, your reminder, Love is eternal oxox
ali |
Dustin,
I will always remember your contagious smile, your spark and shine. It was impossible for you to be in a room and go unnoticed. You will never be forgotten... You left an impression on everyone you ever met! I don't know how anyone could bare the loss of a child... Everytime I think of your beautiful mother my heart breaks. Her love for you continues to grow each day. I know the only way she can carry through is through your presence. I know you are with her, I feel your presence whenever I am around her! You are loved and remembered everyday!! |
Dustin today never gets easier. The other day Dominic opened a drawer and a baseball card from when you were 9 flew out. I have no idea where it came from or even how it wound up in that drawer, but it below out and your 9 year old adorable face looked right at me. That is the Dustin I remember, probably because every childhood memory and picture has you and Desi right there next to me. I know you are here with us and that gives me comfort. xoxo |
How does one memory stand out from another in a lifetime of them?
Everyday interactions, hanging out, watching TV and playing video games together, celebrating family occasions, or just driving around in one of the old cars we got with your Dad - Dustin you were more than just a cousin, as close to a brother as could be, and I like to think you knew that.
Dustin always the smiling, happy and brightest of kids. The cool, easygoing way you had as a teenager and a young man that made you a magnet for friends and family to unite around.
Such a kind and beautiful soul, such a sad and tragic loss, such a powerful reminder for those many lives that you touched.
Its really hard to believe that you're gone, broken hearted all over again, wishing I'd made that extra call or that extra visit - wishing I had another lifetime to live all over again with you in it. Hold Nana and Pop-pop close to you and say a prayer for my baby girl bro, you would have loved her so.
Forever young, forever missed, forever my little brother Dustin.
Chris_Voehl |
Happy Birthday! I know you are celebrating in heaven. We are thinking of you always and forever. xoxo |
Praying for those left behind... |
I have heard about you from your mother, who speaks for NOPE. I hope you have peace and want the same for your family. Blessings to all. |
Dustin We have a pain in our hearts that will forever ache. An uncertainty of great loss. I meditate on all the good you brought; your tremendous heart and very generous way. When a person touches you with real Love they are forever with you and you are forever with them. You were taken from us too soon. You left memories and a message in my heart to value family always, to try and be honest with love.
So until we meet again my cousin, my friend, I hold you high in my memory with Love Always, ali |
Sal, many blessings to you and those who love you. |
I know you are in a better place than those of us left behind. You and Joe keep watching over us, we will all be together one day. Rest in sweet sweet peace!
Your mom is a wonderful person, our lives have changed forever. We love and honor you and your cemetery friends. |
MY DEARLY LOVED AND SORELY MISSED SON DUSTY IF ITS TRUE THAT ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN I AM SURE YOU MET CHANEL WITH OPEN ARMS AND SHE KISSED YOUR FACE. IF I DARE TO "BELIEVE" IT COULD BE TRUE IT WAS THE SECOND TIME SHE WAS A GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT , MAYBE HISTORY DID REPEAT ITSELF AFTER 13YEARS. LIKE YOU HER HEART STOPPED BEATING IN MY ARMS. AS YOU MUST KNOW SHE IS GRATLY MISSED. SOMEHOW MANAGED TO SURVIVE THE HOLIDAYS, STILL DO FEEL YOUR LOVE. MISS YOU MORE THAN THERE ARE WORDS TO TELL. I LIKE TO IMAGINE YOU ARE GETTING TO HOLD DESIREES' NEW BABY GIRL BEFORE SHE MAKES HER GRAND APPEARANCE IN MAY. SEE YOU RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER OCEANS OF TEARS AND GALAXIES OF LOVE MA |
Dusting Omg !!!!! My mom Sylvia and I were just thinking.g about ur dad and u so I decide to Google ur dad for my mom and no luck I Google u and I find this . I look at shock that it could be u and it is and my heart melts and I can't beleave that all this time went by and I find that u are gone . I remember the days that ur dad would get u and frankie and desiree and and come to my moms on the weekends my mom and ur dad would call us the Brady bunch u three and me and my brother Kyle . Dusting I will cherish all the good times we have had together and I will always know u are looking down on all of us . Love and miss u soo much |
– From Julie Reynolds on November 13, 2012 |
My love Salvatore, blessed my life beyond words.. So deeply sadden by this news.. Forever in my heart.. |
Dusty,
Well tomorrow is another candle light vigil, so I will be there again in your memory.. I cant believe how quickly time passes. This will be our 3rd year going but its so beautiful because we celebrate your life the way it should be celebrated, surrounded with people who recognize and respect the battle you were fighting. For you were not weak but one of the strong ones who fought until you could no longer fight anymore... and that my dear friend is why you were and are a hero that deserves an entire night to celebrate your life, your strength, and your courage to fight what was a hopeless battle!
Always in my heart,
Jayme
PS send your mom some of your heroic strength, she needs it! |
LIFE IS NOT FOREVER BUT LOVE IS. Ever since your physical presence has been gone from this human experience we all share as a family I have wanted to celebrate as a family the joyous occasion that your birthday truly is-a celebration of your life. I believe you are watching us and you enjoyed all we did together on your birthday to celebrate YOU. I could actually feel your presence and hear your great laugh as we tried our best to keep the day a celebration of your life. I believe that as GOD calls us home we will be reunited. I can only imagine the sweet rapture of that embrace. Can hardly wait to be with you right around the corner. "AND THE GREATET OF THESE IS LOVE" LOVING YOU ETERNALLY MA |
Thinking about you today. They say it gets easier each day but I don't see it getting easier. I feel like you're still here with us and then reality hits. Missing you today, your birthday, and everyday ... xoxo |
I am so glad I was able to see that I am not the only Mother to loss a child to drugs. My only daugther past away twenty eight month ago today.Her name was Carol Lynn Rotton, She had a bright Future ahead of her. Carol just turned thirty two by fifty days and a eleven minutes. Carol was my a true best friend, so I do know how you feel. The first anniversary I wrote broken chain, I would like to share it with you, your family and your beloved son Sal. Little did we know that morning God would call your name, For part of us went with you the day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide and even though we can't see you you are always by our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again. |
My Dear Sweet Dustin, Yes my Love it is one day after the most tragic day of your life and mine.I felt your presence at the Memorial Mass yesterday, June 22 2012, Father Gavin spoke to all who have lost loved ones to the tragedy of drug related deaths and prayed not only for you but for each and everyone of those dearly departed through a tragic, unexpected and unnecessary death in the dawn of their life. I have also felt your presence at Our Lady Queen of Peace last Sat. when Michelle was searching far and wide for stones to keep those flowers from toppling over. She knows and so do I that you were laughing with her and guiding her to where she could find the right stones. Faith, Hope, and Love. Well my faith has been shaken to the core, there is no longer Hope that we will be together again on earth BUT the LOVE nothing can touch the LOVE for you stands higher than the highest mountain and wider than the deepest sea. There are really no words to describe how unconditional and eternal my LOVE for You is, but I know you know. And the Greatest of these is LOVE, I finally get it. You know my heart and how it is broken beyond repair but through service, as Fr, Gavin spoke, we hope to raise awareness of the DEADLY effects of these drugs. See You Right Around The Corner. If You can please try and give me one of your great hugs that I miss more than you will ever know! Love eternally, MA |
– From April on June 23, 2012 |
Easter is quickly coming upon us and I have come to realize it is now my favorite holiday. The reason being it represents that there is no death for our souls, which translates to your soul, and I am trying desperately to hold on to my faith that we will all be together again. My dearly loved son I am doing my best to learn to live with the fact that I will have to wait for that day set in destiny when I can once again embrace your beautiful spirit. Until then My dear sweet Dusty, "May God Hold You In The Hollow Of His Hand". See you right around the corner!!!!! Love without end, MA |
Dear Dusty, The beat goes on, the sun sets and rises and I go through the motions for lack of knowing what else to do. I LOVE YOU and MISS YOU more than Mortal words can ever express. Till we meet again, my dearly loved and sorely missed Son. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO HOLD YOPU IN THE HOLLOW OF HIS HAND> MA |
My Dear Sweet Dustin. I held you in my heart before I held you in my arms, now I hold you in my heart till that wonderous day when I will again hold you in my arms. We missed your physical presence at Christmas more than words can say But I know and felt You with Us in Spirit. Your presence was certainly with us when we were blessed with a Christmas dinner from G'G's Italian restaurant sent to our home by George, Jimmy and Vinny in loving memory of You and the place you held in their family restaurant.Many people who love you and you loved reminded me at Christmas that you live on in their hearts! I appreciate their expression of love for you and somehow knowing you are still living on in their memories and hearts does help ease the never-ending Ache that has held my heart in a vice grip since Jine 20, 2009. Till we meet again my beloved son May God Continue To Hold You In The Hollow Of His Hand. Love, Ma, Desi, Frankie, Ben, Jayden and Chace. |
My Dearly loved and Sorely Missed Dusty, We were all together at one of your favorite places for Thanksgiving I dined on your "U" plate and we all spoke of you and thanked God for the time we had together during your brief 25 years on Earth, your love and vibrant energy are missed by us all beyond what words can describe, I visualized you with Ben cheering the football game, the Dolphins almost won. How you loved being a "couch coach", one of your dreams you shared with me was to one day actually coach. I only wish I could trade places and it could be you here living your life. Jayden and Chace spent "Black Fridy" with me as you know Desiree LOVES to shop and they love going in your room and looking and handling your sports paraphanalia. I was sharing many family photos of us all so your memory will live on with us all. I feel your spiritual presence with us but I so yearn for your physical presence to be here with us. Time is fleeting and before you know it we'll all be together again celebrating our love as a family.Until we meet again my dear sweet son may God continue to hold you in the Hollow of His Hand. As You always chose to celebrate Life I gave thanks for the joy of having You as my Son. LUV Eternally, MA, Desiree, Ben, Frankie, Jayden and Chace. |
Another Thanksgiving with you and Joe and all your cemetary friends. Your mom and I are cemetary friends too. Look over your mom, we will all be together soon. we are blessed to have more time in back of us than in front of us.Still, much work to be done. |
– From Anonymous on November 13, 2011 |
Your mom misses you every minute, I miss my beloved Joe. We we all be together one day, for this life is fleeting.Until then rest in God's peace and perfection.Gina B, Joe's mom. |
My Dearest Dusty, I sorely miss your kind and gentle ways. The way you cared about people that's one thing that can't be taught. You were born with that priceless quality. The year you were born the Nurses at Drs General Hospital created a Christmas display using the newborn photos of the babies born in 1983. They chose your photo as the center with "A Star is Born" captioned above you. Even then before you could smile or speak you had a captivating effect on all who met you. I know God blessed you with that quality for a reason, since it followed you throughout your short life. Maybe the reason being that you could teach by example just how lethal and devastating this disease of addiction is and that it knows no boundaries. The best part of your gift was that you were unaware you had this great charismatic way. You were always humble and reached out to help all around you. Most of all I miss your big warm embrace and your heart of gold. Since we last hugged goodbye I've cried an ocean of tears longing to see your beautiful smile and hear you call out Ma. Till we meet again may God continue to hold you in the hollow of His Hand. Love eternally,Ma |
I want to thank you for writing, your son was beautiful, as was mine. We will forever have a link, because of or sons. I wanted to name my son Dustin, but dad didn't like it. Hopefully our sons are partying in heaven, my son was a sweetheart and will miss him forever, as I'm sure you feel the same way, thank you for writing, hope our sons meet, I think they would like each other. Hope you are better. What can we do? They are gone, but there memory will live in our hearts. |
– From Anonymous on October 20, 2011 |
rests in peace. |
– From Anonymous on September 1, 2011 |
Dear Sal,
I had the pleasure of meeting your mother today. She shared stories of your life, your love, your caring for others, and your love for your family and friends. Your mother loves you so much. She shared her tears with me. I listened. You mother listened to my loss of my dear Nephew Logan who died 11 years ago at the age of 2 1/2 after a year-long courageous battle with Leukemia. I shared my tears with your mother. She listened to me and comforted me. I believe that you and Logan have now met in Heaven and will be friends forever. Please give my love and a big hug and kiss to Logan for me. The way your mother talked about you, I know that Logan and you are going to be great pals !! Please pray for all of us. I will stay in touch with your mom. I am grateful to God and to you and Logan for "introducing" us. Anytime you want to visit your Mom, please do so. Please tell Logan I have the Mont Blanc pen and that I use it for special occasions-- including writing the note on the card from me, his mom,sisters, and dad that I left at his resting place at Queen of Peace Cemetary on this past 11th anniversary of Logan's journey to Heaven. Love Uncle Greg, and new friend to Dustin/Sal |
My Dearest Dustin, I came across this today while trying to come to some understanding of this tragedy and even though I believe while on earth there will never be any understanding this did shine a tiny glimmer of hope; Death is nothing else but going home to God, the bond of love will be unbroken for all eternity.Mother Teresa{author}Missing You more than words can express Love Eternally MA |
Dear Dustin, Ever since you were born I worried and wondered about whether or not I was being the best Mother I could be. Did I make you feel important? Did we find enough time for the little things that live on in happy memories-like laughter, and hugs, and 'just between-us' moments? And even when we disagreed, did you always know I loved you? OF ALL the things in my life that I might have or could have or should have done differently, theres one thing I'd never change. and thats having you for a son... If I didn't always find a way to say it, I hope I always showed it- I'm proud to be your Mother, and I love you Son. HAPPY BIRTHDAY in Heaven. LOVE ETERNALLY, MA |
Thinking of you always .. |
Dustin, thank your mom for lighting a candle for my son,we both miss you, hopefully my son and you are making some progress in the fight to stop this useless process. We miss you horrible, life will never be the same. Thank your mom for writing, I appreciate it. |
A candle lit a few days late to honor a great young man. Rest in peace Sal, and may god comfort and bless your family and extended family.
Agape
Marty |
THE CORD; We are connected, my child and I by An invisible cord not seen by the eye. It's not like the cord that connects us at birth This cord cannot be seen by any on Earth. This cord does its' work right from the start It binds us together attatched to my heart. I know that it's there though no-one else can see; The invisible cord from my child to me. The strength of this cord is hard to describe; It can't be destroyed, it can't be denied. It's stronger than any cord man can create. It withstands any test, can hold any weight. And though You are gone ans you"re not here with me; the cord is still there but no-one can see. IT pulls at My Heart, I am Bruised, I am Sore; But this cord is my lifeline as never before. I'm thankful that GOD connects us this way, A Parent and child, death can't take away.(Author Unknown) |
Holding you very close and remembering times spent together. It was so easy to laugh (at myself!) with you. Cousins are friends chosen for us by God. Dustin you left me with an impression on my heart of the value of family. It felt like we were never apart when we met again. So until we meet again my cousin, my friend, I hold you in high in my memory with Love Always, ali |
Missing you xoxo |
We love and miss you ........ |
Two Years ago tonite June 18 2009 was the last conversation we had, Dustin and I I wish I could turn back the hands of time. I will never forget the most memorable part of that conversation when You Dustin answered me with the response "I'm only Human Mom". Little did either of us know during that last conversation that in only four short days your spirit would no longer be in your human body. Then on Friday July 19th You tried calling me a few times but we did not connect. ON THE NIGHT OF 6/19/2009 @ 11:50 PM ANTHONY TEXTED YOU HE WAS OUTSIDE THE SOBER HOUSE AND YOU SHOUL COME OUT IN 3 minutes or he was leaving. At thst time he sold you the illegal drugs thst ended your life here on earth i DO REALIZE IT WAS YOUR DECISION THRU THE INFLI=UENCE OF THE DISEASE OF ADDICTION COMPELLING YOU TO MAKE THAT BUY THINKING AFTER SIX MINTHS OF SOBRIETY YOU COULD USE ONE MORE TIME.It was I your mother who would have gladly traded places with you had to make that infathomable decision to agree with what all the loving dedicated ICU staff especially Dr.Manny when He said on June 21, 2009 after 48 hrs of holding your unresoonsive body being kept alive by medical technology in the hopes of saving your precious life *He waited for you to come MOM , now you must let HIM GO said Dr Manny. I knew by the tears streaming down this compassionate DR MANNY who knew my son for only two days and did everything available thru modern medical technology to try and save my SONS' precious life hoping and praying for the best possible outcome. As a loving MOM and an experienced ICU Nurse I knew in my head this was the totally unacceptable truth but my heart rebelled so I insisted on praying for a miracle at least till Fathers Day was over and done. So as Fathers day came and went the next day I agreed wiyh the unimaginable and slowly started giving my permission to discontinue the many drugs, dialysis, hypothermia, and last of all lIFE SUPPORT VENTILATION. MY son took his last breath cradled in my arms just as he took his first breath cradled in my arms . I am not sure how I can survive this unimaginable devastation but I know I must for I am blessed with HIS BROTHER FRANKIE AND SISTER DESIREE whom I LOVE Just as I Loved and still LOVE MY DEAR SWEET DUSTIN;JUST AS I LOVE MY TWO INNOCENT LOVING GRANDSONS WHO WERE CONFUSED WHY GOD TOOK UNCLE SAL TO HEAVEN; AND MY SON-IN-LAW BEN WHOM I ALWAYS CONSIDERED MY THIRD SON. I PRAY GOD GUIDED ME IN MY DECISION WHICH TOOK PART OF ME BUT I AM TRYING TO RETURN TO THE MOM AND MEMA I ALWAYS WAS BEFORE JUNE20,2009, I believe thrrough the grace of GOD I get up each day and do my best to do what I can for my loving family and the service I have chosen on this earth. Until we meet again my DEAR DUSTIN MAY GOD CONTINUE TO HOLD YOU IN THE HOLLOW OF HIS HAND SAFE AND FREE OF THE PAIN OF ADDICTION. LOVE YOU ETERNALLY MA |
Thinking of you at this time |
Salvatore,
i am just that random girl, you met, in one of the many rehabs..I have been searching for you for years..now i understand why i couldn't find you..Miss you..you touched my soul..even in the short time i knew you! GOD GOTS YOU NOW! <3 |
My Dearest Dusty,Ever since June 2oth when I received the call from Desert Banner I.C.U. and flew to be by your side my tears have no end. A Pain too great for mu heart, to cradle you in my arms as your heart stopped beating and to be powerless to save your precious life. It seems like just a moment ago that you hugged me goodbye to embark on your new life of sobriety om Feb 7,2009. Little did I know as I watched you board the plane that I would never again see you alive and well on this earth. Far worse was the agonizing decision to end life support and therefore end your life. These are decisions that should be left to the Almighty Lord God Above but in our society left to a mere mortal mother . From this I will never have peace on this earth agonizing whether it was the right decision and maybe I should've waited longer for a "MIRACLE" for which I was begging and pleading to Our Almifgty Father. My broken heart must continue for the great love I have for your sister and brother your two sweet innocent nephews and of course last but not least your brother-in-law my third son. Until that glorious day when we meet again and to feel that sweet embrace "May God continue to hold You in the Hollow of His Hand". LOVE ETERNALLY MA XOXOXO........ |
I'm sorry I couldn't be there for your memorial mass today. I know it is selfish, but today is Jeremy's 30th birthday and I want to keep the day as positive as I can. Please let you mommy know that I am thinking of you all just the same! Give my boy a birthday hug for me, please! |
You are missed by all who knew you. Your mom thinks of you every moment of every day. |
You are missed by all who knew you. Your mom thinks of you every moment of every day. Please take care of her and ease her pain. |
My Dearest Dustin, You are missed beyond the imaginable My tears are without end as I long to see your smiling face and feel your loving presence. As I watch over Jayden and Chace I believe you are also watching over them in spirit. How truly tragic that we cannot be together now as a family, yet it will have to sufice that one day we will all be united forever. Until that sweet day part of my heart is with you always. Missing you more than words can say LOVE Ma |
I think of you and your mother often and hope she is coping well. There are no words to explain the pain she feels without you in her arms, but I assure you that the time will come when she will have you in her arms again, as I will have Jeremy, and all will be well with the world again! Watch over her! |
My Dearest Sal, I can't believe that I am actually writing this letter, nor could I have ever fathomed the idea that you would no longer be with me. There are so many things that I wish I would've said and so many things I wish I would've done while I had you in my life. I told you on occasion how much you helped me, but I don't think you know that you actually saved my life. I find myself hearing your words when I'm getting into my head, which we both know I do alot, and I still hear that crazy,loud, beautiful laugh of yours circling my inner thoughts. You were always such an amazing gentleman to me. I will never forget how you always put me first, not only in the little ways like opening every door for me , or saying how cute I was as you wiped the food off my face with your napkin. But when you knew I needed someone to talk to, you were always the first person to catch me before I fell. You told me over and over with such sincerity how much you loved looking into my eyes, but it was your dark brown eyes that put me into a trance. You were the perfect reflection of the 12th step Sal. Helping others was your second nature and I honestly don't know anybody who reached out to as many people as you did. But aside from reaching out, you had this aura about you that drew people in. People would always say that they "wanted what Sal had because he had it"! You always gave me innocent grief for always being on my phone, but the truth was in the retaliation when I said that your phone rang off the hook. People were always reaching out to you because they valued your friendship and your honesty. Sal, as selfish as it is for me to be upset that you're gone and that I wish it would've been me and not you; it was you who gave the ultimate sacrifice. I know that you literally saved so many lives with your demise. You were the saviour of so many suffering and you sacrificed yourself for the ultimate 12th step of spreading the message. I miss absolutely everything about you my love. I carry you in my thoughts throughout the day, my heart when I'm hurting or loving, in my head when I need to get out of it, and in my prayers in every step of life and when I lay my head down to sleep I implore that you meet me in my dreams. You showed me the Irish Blessing that you wanted tattooed on your side when you got "back into shape", even though you were always perfect to me. You are always with me but I need to carry you with me throughout my life because that is the gift that you gave to me. "May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, And rains fall soft upon your fields, And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His Hand." I love you Sal, Always. Jannike. |
Aw Dust! I received a picture of us today from when we were kids with Santa. We did so much together. I remember when we made up a dance to that Tootsee Roll song. I loved and always looked forward to when you and Desi came over and Frankie too of course! Frankie must hate the AND Frankie. I miss you so much. I can't explain the emptiness in my heart. I love you forever! I will see you in my dreams (I hope). xoxo |
DUSTY MERRY CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN. EVEN THOUGH WE DIDN'T HAVE A CHANCE TO SAY GOOD-BYE, IT REALLY ISN'T GOOD-BYE INSTEAD IT'S GOODNIGHT MY SWEET SON AND I'LL SEE YOU LATER WHEN THE MORNING COMES. JUST AS I ANXIOUSLY AWAITED YOUR ARRIVAL ON THE DAY YOU WERE BORN I KNOW YOU'LL BE WAITING FOR ME WHEN IT'S MY TIME TO GO WHERE YOU HAVE TREAD. UNTIL THEN YOU ARE ALIVE AND WELL IN MY HEART OF HEARTS. I MISS YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. LOVE ETERNALLY MA. |
You and Joe are at peace, I can't wait for the day that I meet you and embrace my sweet sweet Joe.God Bless you both. Your mom and I are "Cemetary friends." |
A SON LEAVES YOUR HOME BUT NEVER YOUR HEART. Through all lifes callenges and journeys you have brought much joy and you have always been loved. I will try to focus on the many joys you brought to me during the 25 years you spent on Earth in the physical form. Now I must endure rhe loss of your physical presence but I belive your spirit is very much with us all. Until we meet again MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE HOLLOW OF HIS HAND. Never good-bye rather I'll see you just around the corner. LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER MA |
I see the countless Christmas Trees around the world below, with tiny lights like heavens stars, reflecting on the snow. The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tear, for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear But the sounds of music can't compare with the Christmas Choir up here. I have no words to tell you , the joy their voices bring. For it is beyond description to hear rhe angels sing. I know how much you miss me. I hear the pain inside your heart. But, I am not far away, we really aren't apart. So be happy for me dear ones, you know I hold you dear. And be glad I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. |
tHE BROKEN CHAIN; We didn't know GOD was going to call ypur name.In life we loved you dearly,In death we do the same.It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone, for part of us went with you the day GOD called you home. You left us beautifuk memories. Your Love is still our guide. And though we cannot see you, You are always by our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one , the Chain will link us once again. Author unknown. |
My Dearest Dustin, God alone knows the depth of the PAIN left in our hearts and minds since HE called you back Home to be in HIS loving care. I know you would want me to smile more and cry less. Believe me my beloved Son I am trying my best. As I told Your sweet Jayden God needed you in heaven to do some very important work he had chosen for You. Just as you so loved to care for him and play with him there are little children in heaven who needed you to care for them and play with them. I pray each and every day that You left a LOUD message to your friends in recovery and those burdened with addiction just how DEADLY this disease truly is.Loving You 24/7 till we meet again May GOD continue to hold you in the hollow of HIS Hand(as POP-POP always said)LOVE MA |
I was going through some pictures the other day and came across some that made me laugh. You in the Santa costume at xmas, and the vacation to Sanibel. Pics of you, Jake, and Frankie sleeping in the car and the ones from the under water camera. We miss you a lot dust, it sometimes not real that you’re gone. We love you, R.I.P. love always kel, and jake |
Sal, you were a good friend! We had a lot of good times. You will always be missed. |
Dustin;You are gone from our sight...but never our memory, gone from our hearing...but never our hearts, gone from our touch But your presence is felt and the Love you gave us never departs. LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER MA, DESI, FRANKIE, BEN, JAYDEN AND CHACE. |
Sal had a great impact on many of us at River Source-and thus He lives on in Spirit and in our work. Of all our clients-and I have worked with hundreds through the years- I remember SAL as the MOST CHARISMATIC-so full of energy and love. I never saw him in the hallway that he did not come up and give me(and everyone) a huge hug and a smile. When I heard he was in a coma, I just knew he would pull through-just on sheer strength of spirit-but I was wrong. Just as Sal was wrong when He thought he could use just one more time. It is not a "choice" for those of us who have crossed over into Addiction. It is so inspiring to see Sals' tragedy turned into a benefit for others. It is Sal living on, helping others-which he so loved to do. He really did. I often think of Sal getting such joy from Step Group as he explained to others what he had learned. He loved to pass it on. Sal had big plans to save others. Often I use Sals' story in group with the hope of saving someone-anyone-his fate. I believe Sal is fullfilling his "big ideas" of helping to save others. Sal is in our prayers. |
TO MY DEAREST FAMILY AND FRIENDS, SOME THINGS I'D LIKE TO SAY. BUT FIRST OF ALL TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I ARRIVED OKAY. I'M WRITING FROM HEAVEN, HERE I DWELL WITH GOD ABOVE. HERE THERE ARE NO TEARS OF SADNESS, HERE IS JUST ETERNAL LOVE. PLEASE DO NOT BE UNHAPPY JUST BECAUSE I'M OUT OF SIGHT. REMEMBER THAT I'M WITH YOU EVERY MORNING, NOON, AND NIGHT. THAT DAY I HAD TO LEAVE YOU,WHEN MY LIFE ON EARTH WAS THROUGH, GOD PICKED ME UP AND HUGGED ME AND HE SAID "I WELCOME YOU. IT'S GOOD TO HAVE YOU BACK AGAIN, YOU WERE MISSED WHILE YOU WERE GONE, AS FOR YOUR DEAREST LOVED ONES, THEY'LL BE HERE LATER ON. I NEED YOU HERE BADLY, YPU ARE PART OF MY PLAN. THERES SO MUCH THAT WE HAVE TO DO TO HELP OUR MORTAL MAN". GOD GAVE ME A LIST OF THINGS THAT HE WISHED FOR ME TO DO, AND FOREMOST ON THE LIST, WAS TO WATCH AND CARE FOR YOU. AND WHEN YOU LIE IN BED AT NIGHT, THE DAYS CHORES PUT TO FIGHT, GOD AND I ARE CLOSEST TO YOU IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. WHEN YOU THINK OF MY LIFE ON EARTH, AND ALL THOSE LOVING YEARS, BECAUSE YOU ARE ONLY HUMAN, THEY ARE BOUND TO BRING YOU TEARS. BUT DO NOT BE AFRAID TO CRY, IT DOES RELIEVE THE PAIN. REMEMBER THERE WOULD BE NO FLOWERS, UNLESS THERE WAS SOME RAIN. I WISH THAT I COULD TELL YOU ALL THAT GOD HAS PLANNED. BUT IF I WERE TO TELL YOU , YOU WOULDN'T UNDERSTAND. BUT ONE THING IS FOR CERTAIN THOUGH MY LIFE ON EARTH IS OVER, I'M CLOSER TO YOU NOW THAN I EVER WAS BEFORE. THERE ARE MANY ROCKY ROADS AHEAD OF YOU BUT TOGETHER WE CAN DO IT BY TAKING ONE DAY AT A TIME. IT WAS ALWAYS MY PHILOSOPHY, AND I;D LIKE IT FOR YOU TOO....THAT AS YOU GIVE UNTO THE WORLD, THE WORLD WILL GIVE TO YOU. IF YOU CAN HELP SOMEONE WHO'S IN SORROW AND IN PAIN, THAN YOU CAN SAY TO GOD AT NIGHT..."MY DAY WAS NOT IN VAIN". AND NOW I AM CONTENTED....THAT MY LIFE HAS BEEN WORTHWHILE, KNOWING AS I PASSED ALONG THE WAY, I MADE SOMEBODY SMILE. SO IF YOU MEET SOMEBODY WHO IS SAD AND FEELING LOW, JUST LEND A HAND TO PICK HIM UP, AS ON YOUR WAY YOU GO. WHEN YOU'RE WALKING DOWN THE STREET, AND YOU'VE GOT ME ON YOUR MIND, I'M WALKING IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS ONLY HALF A STEP BEHIND. AND WHEN IT'S TIME FOR YOU TO GO....FROM TAT BODY TO BE FREE, REMEMBER YOU'RE NOT GOING....YOU'RE COMING HOME TO ME.RUTH ANN MAHAFFEY(AUTHOR) Any-one person who knew Sal"Dustin" knows this is what he would say to us now.... for this is truly how he lived His Life. |
it was 27 years ago today that GOD blessed our family with my beautiful son Dustin. It was one of the three happiest days of my life. I thank God everyday for the nearly 26 years(He was taken from this earth 39 days before his 26th birthday) we had together as a family. We know you are very much still with us and always will be. Today I choose to celebrate your life and try to remember all the happy,loving memories of our time togrther and thank God for each and every moment of these memories.HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY SON, nothing nor no-one can ever take this special day from you or us. Until we meet again may God continue to hold you in the hollow of His Hand. With Much Love and Many Tears LUV U 4-EVER MA |
– From mom on July 31, 2010 |
Hi Dustin,ImissYou, Ialways have you in my prayers. I know you are in a better place. May the Lord be with you until we meet again . I always feel your presence around especially at your home and in your room. You always were someone very special and you still are! Love You Lizeth. |
You live on forever in our hearts, though stolen from our physical sight. Although we cannot have the joy of hugging you, YOU will always be within the embrace of our never-ending LOVE. Words are so powerless to express our heartfelt LOVE but know you feel our LOVE since YOU are not far away. Through the grace of God we will continue to live with the pain inside our hearts until we meet again.May the good Lord our God continue to keep you safe in the Hollow of His Hand. One year of unimaginable sorrow..LOVE FOREVER AND ALWAYS Your Loving Family. |
MAY YOU, MY SWEET JOE AND ALL THESE BEAUTIFUL YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY SEEN THE FACE OF GOD. |
SAL I JUST FOUND OUT BUDDY EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE NOT TALKED IN YEARS YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A CLOSE FRIEND TO ME, I AM GOING TO USE YOU TO HELP ME THROUGH MY STRUGGLES AND TO GET MY LIFE ON TRACK, SAL REST IN PEACE AND I CANT WAIT TILL THE DAY WE MEET AGAIN REST IN PEACE BUDDY |
So young and handsom. I feel your pain my son was 23years old (Shayne yerby-Mouser)and passed away the same way April 6,2009. May you find peace in knowing you are not alone. My heart goes out to your family.
M.O.M |
MyDearest Dustin, Today is my first Mothers Day without your physical presence on Earth. My heart aches to hear your shout out "MA" to see your big smile to fell your tender embrace but I know you are with me spiritually and that will have to suffice till we meet again. Thank you for your love, for your kindness, for all that you taught me and still teach me. LOVE ETERNALLY MOM |
May you and Joe rest in the great love and peace of Our Savior. I always remember you along with my sweet Joe in my daily prayers. |
DAMN it has been a lon hard road. I truly Love YOU, YOU are my family. No matter what I will be here for YOU! YOU have a piece of my heart always and forever. LOVE HANNAH |
WITH LOVE, APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE FOR ALL THE JOY AND LOVE YOU BROUGHT INTO OUR LIVES; THE RIVER SOURCE |
With Love, Appreciation and Gratitude for all the Joy and Love You Brought Into Our Lives, THE RIVER SOURCE |
– From Anonymous on February 21, 2010 |
It is with a heavy heart that I write this; my thoughts and prayers are with you for the loss of your son, Sal. I am sorry, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Earl Duffy and I too have a recovering addict. It was through River Source in Mesa,Arizona where I met your son , Sal. The story started in May, my son desperately needed to enter a Rehabilitation program. He was addicted to opiates. His mother and I took him to River Source, there we met Liz. She talked to Shawn for over an hour and a half explaining the program, all the while trying to convince him to stay. After a while my son wanted to go outside for a smoke. Liz went with him. At that point I felt that my son had decided to leave. At that point you son Sal came up to us and just started talking. He sensed that something was wrong and directly asked us what was the problem. After explaining what was going on he asked if he could talk to Shawn, and off he went. I cannot remember how long they were gone, eventually they returned. It was at that point that Shawn decided to stay. Shawn completed 60 days in the program and "Graduated" from The River Source". He has been sober and I could not be telling you this without the help of your Son. Shawn has told us that if it wasn't for Sal he would have walked out when he went for his smoke. Mrs DeMarco, your son- through his caring- gave us our son back. For that I,no, the Duffy family will be forever in His debt. I realize that Shawn is just taking his first steps and he has a billion more to go. But he did it because someone, your Son, took the time and cared. Shawn has completed his Twelve Steps- but his true spiritual awakening only occurred when Sal passed away. Honestly,this took a toll on Shawn initially. But he was determined to go forward, to honor Sals' name, to honor the faith that Sal had in him. I am a firm believer that most of the time people do not stop to say thank you enough. Mrs. DeMarco Thank You- SAL Thank You. He will forever be in my prayers. I can only remember a young man, with a determined look on his face, not one suffering the pains of addiction. We here in the Duffy Family really do feel the pain of your loss. I just wanted you to know that your son DID make a difference. His friendship to Shawn allowed him to make a choice, stay, and begin his road to recovery. If there is anything we can ever do please feel free to contact us. Forever Grateful,Earl Duffy, Debbie Duffy,& Shawn Duffy. |
Our thoughts and prayers are with uou all. Love and Sympathy, THE WOLF PACK |
May God and Mary have you and Joe in their company. May you rest in peace and know that we love you. |
To whoever didn't know the Sal I knew; When I came into the rooms of C,NA,AA I never really wanted to stop using. All I wanted was temporary relief from the storm that was my Life. It wasn't until I met Sal that I truly wanted to be sober. I don't know what it was but HE had what I wanted. The look in His eyes screamed enjoyment, peace and serenity. I would love to dwell on the HOW and WHY surrounding the circumstances surrounding all that happened, but I can't. He changed my life. In the short while I knew him he was my sponser, my friend, and my living proof that this program works. HE WAS TRULY HAPPY and that's how I know I will remember him. God Bless you all and stay strong, stay sober. Sincerely, Frank Bradley |
My Dearest Dustin you are GREATLY LOVED AND GREATLY MISSED; Today is Valentines Day, the day we profess our love to those we love. As I was sending St.Valentine greetings to those I love I chose this one for you my dear sweet baby boy;" A Son is among the finest gifts a lifetime can provide. A blessing and a constant source of happiness and pride. A Son is always thought about and often spoken of. He stands forever close in Heart-Because A Son Means LOVE." Dustin just remember wherever GOD has taken YOU, You're always at HOME FOREVER RIGHT HERE IN MY HEART. HAPPY ST. VALENTINES DAY! TILL WE MEET AGAIN MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE HOLLOW OF HIS HAND. |
My experience of SAL; My name is Matt Gascon and I was a friend of Sals'. Sal was a wonderful young man. He was loving, personable, kind, and caring. As a man in recovery myself I am keenly aware of the havoc and chaos that I caused in the lives of my loved ones and the pain that was associated with my behavior. I can only say to you that I am sorry for your loss. I am unable to wrap my mind around the LOSS OF A CHILD. Your family has been in my thoughts and prayers and I pray that you find some peace. I just wanted to take an opportunity to let you know that your beautiful Son touched so many people in the short time he was in our lives. His kindness, the sparkle in his eyes, the depth of his understanding and compassion with me positively influenced me and provided me with alot of hope. We shared our stories and offered each other support and insight. His story of the times when he was using, like mine, was completely different from the Sal that I knew. Some people would say that the side of Sal I knew was fake but the truth of the matter is that addicts, when in the throws of their addiction, are completely different than in sobriety. I am terribly sorry for your loss. You can take some comfort in knowing that your son was loved and had a positive impact on so many people he touched. I am proud to say tat Sal was a cherished friend of mine. Best Regards, Matt Gascon |
Dear Sal, I don't know what to say or how to say it but I Miss YOU. U and I didn't meet on the greatest of circumstances, but that didn't stop us from becoming the best of friends. It's weird to think that I will never call U again to see what U're getting into. I hate the fact that I can't hear your enthsiastic expressions. You were the one I went to with the problems of life. It wasn't that you had the answer but you were willing to listen. It's really hard for me to write this because it makes this whole thing Real. I was hoping that I could just wake up from this horrible dream. I have never had to mourn the loss of such a good friend and person. It has been hard to see how many people ou have touched in such a positive way, and the only reason it's hard is because of how many tears have fallen because of your death. I am so happy that You are with your Creator and no longer in any pain. He will keep You in His Arms and U will be looking down on all of us and giving us guidance and strength through difficult times. I will never forget the good times we had. The memories of U will stay with me forever. I will see U when God chooses to take me, but until then I will use U as an Inspiration to help as many people as I can just as U did. Your friend,Eric Hansen |
Stay strong. go to a support group that will understand what your feeling. |
The things I'll probably remember most about Sal are his attitude and the way He led by example. When I first met him he inspired me with his thirst for sobriety. While just under 100 days , He still had that fire for the progam which I had seemed to lose. Sal was one o the people that made it a point to surround me and make me feel back at home after m relapse, He worked a beaitiful 12th step and demonstrated "Brotherly Love". Something about Him or His personality made me trust him instantly. He was easy to get along with and impossible to dislike. To me that is Priceless. Sal had a gift for interacting with people. Even NOW He leads by example. Leaving a Message and a Reminder of how Powerful this Disease is.I'm not trying to turn Him into a martyr bit I know He would want me to learn from this because that is the kind of person He is. Showing Love and Compassion in all compartments of His life. What happened to Sal is DEVASTATING. I will keep Him and His family in my prayers. JOHN S. |
Luv SAL- I am so blesses I had the chance to share so many memories with you! Your Loving spirit will be missed SO MUCH! LOVE ALWAYS< Olivia "Did You get that Phil?"-Sals' famous quote- |
SAL, Bro,I'm gonna miss you a ton man. You had a way of brightening up the room where-ever you were. I'll never forget all the great things YOU showed and did for me. Love and Respect, R.I.P. BROTHER, Justine |
Sal, Thank-you for being a part of My New Life. I won't forget YOU! Alid |
I really enjoyed getting to hang out with You at River Source. You will be Missed. LUV Caroline |
Luv Sal-I just want to thank you for being such a big part of my recovery! You have such a huge heart and were always there when I needed a friend! You will defenitely be missed by me and all your friends! I know you are smiling down on all of us! Rest In Peace! I LOVE YOU! Luv Emily |
Words cannot express my sorrow over your loss-allof our loss. Sal was a wonderful young man. I only knew him briefly(30 days to be exact at the River Source) Every day he'd give me a hug, even though I'm 30 years his senior. That's just the way he was with all of us. There's a saying; "All the girls wanted to be with Him and all the guys wanted to be like Him." Words that come to mind to describe him are friendly, outgoing, handsome(and I think he knows it!) funny and sometimes outrageous! I also saw a kindness in Him when it came to newcomers. I envied him because I was so sure he had his demons beat. Please remember that fault belongs no-where. Our afflictions are so hard to understand. I pray for all of you that you have the faith, strength, and support you need right now and that time passes swiftly to help ease your heartache. Sincerely, Lisa Muzyk |
Malone! You've made such an impact on my recovery. I look up to you so much. I'll never forget the way you walked into a room and and made sure everyone knew you were there to playing SPADES IN rEHAB. kEEP THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE AND MAY PEACE BE WITH YOU. Love Always Laura Hood |
Sal(ad)- I Love YOU Man! Thank you for all the laughs and wanting to fade me up! You will always be in my heart! May you Rest In Peace! LUV, PEACE, HAPPINESS LUV Donna |
Today marks ONE Year since You boarded the plane for Arizona with hopes and enthusiasm for a bright future! If only we knew then what we know now you never would've gone into the Lions Den. "Death leaves a heartache no-one can heal, Love leaves a memory no-one can steal. Until that Joyous time when God calls us Home May HE continue TO HOLD YOU IN THE HOLLOW OF HIS HAND. |
Dear Dustin, You will always be remembered by all of us with lots os Love. May God Bless Your Soul and welcome You into His Kingdom. REST IN PEACE DEAR DUSTIN. Miriam, Chris, Stephanie, and Stephen |
What a beautiful smile, a warm and loving person sat across from Erin and I at Beachcomber. It was a tough time for all, but you were kind, Erin, I and Hailey thought you were great. I am sure you have met my sweet Eric up there. See you on the other side. RIP Dustin, Love Lisa |
– From Lisa Wahlin on February 2, 2010 |
Sal...You touched us all in many ways It's sad to see You go to our dismay Your heart beats strong and your laugh echoes long The mark you left will keep us strong We cannot go wrong...we cannot go wrong When we think of you we see your out-stretched hand We see you on the River Source land...Perched on a chair...with a newcomer across the table The Big Book is the prop...and its no Fable Step Work, Step Work-One through Twelve Its about Service and you're at the helm You light up our lives far and wide It was so reassuring having you on our side A burst of energy..."Sal's In The Housseeee" "Dee Block! Dee Block!" One, two, three "Dee Block! Dee Block!"...But without a lock You made us laugh; but now we cry Our tears of sorrow-all for You Rest In Peace my weary Brother...Rest In Peace You hurt no more Your End will help others do what's Right The Guiding Light now sees you through...The Angels sing-Just for YOU Donovan |
It was a great pleasure getting to know you. I hope you are at peace. You will be missed so much. I'll see tou in the future. Watch over your Family. W/Love Chef Mike |
I meet alot of new people, especially in the program, I try to introduce myself, make small talk, listen, etc. The reality is i forget certain names, faces, or don't ever see some of these people again. When I first met Sal this wasn't the case. Right off the bat I could tell he was a magnetic person and people seemed to flock to him. His positive energy and attitude were contagious. I knew I had made a friend from the get-go. I couldn't have asked for a better roommate or friend than Sal. There wasn't much I didn't run by him. He always helped me snap out of these little funks I would get into, and I would try to do the same for him. Anyone who knew Sal, knew that he waan't shy and he loved to talk, but he also loved to listen. Ever sice he got to Aizona, from the first day in treatment even up to the day he passed he helped people. That is what Sal did, he helped others. He had a positive impact on many peoples lives. And I truly believe he saved a few lives as well. There is not a doubt in my mind that he came to Arizona for a reason. It's hard for me to put into words the person I got to know and what he meant to me. The Sal I knew was an extremely generous, outgoing, loving and caring. He was a person who loved his family dearly. There wasn't a day that went by that he didn't talk about his "Ma", or his brother , his sister,brother-in-law,his nephew Jayden,his new nephew Chace,his dad, aqn aunt, an uncle, cousins...the list goes on. Different people,some who I have never met, have come up to me and shared what Sal meant to them. One person said that he was walking out of Rehab and Sal stopped him and talked with him. He said for some reason that conversation was the reason he stayed that day. At about 8 months into my sobriety Sal hooked me up with my first sponsee. Sal at about 90 days sober was already sponsoring a handful of guys, and showing me the ways. That just being one of the numerous examples of the things he did for me. Alot of these seemingly small things, I think about. I wonder where I would be if they hadn't have happened, or if I never met Sal, and it's not even worth speculating. The things I have learned from him, and the honor of being able to call him a friend I will take with me for the rest of my life. Sal, I love you and I miss you. Your friend David Brecheisen. |
Sal-Thamks for sharing your recovery, laughter, sense of humor, and your love of life! You are truly missed!-Koichi- |
Dearest al, Your presence has helped many people and I am truly grateful to have known you. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. I have faith that you are at Peace. Love your Sis...Mighin G. |
I PRAY that all that LOVE could do was done. I'm so sorry I wasn't there to slay the DRUG DRAGON when you needed me the most. Though Your Physical presence is infinitely missed You are ver much ALIVE in my heart. I think of you all day and pray you visit me in my dreams. "I loved you so...'twas Heaven here with you" |
My roommate, my co-worker, my forever friend,you had such an impact on my life. You helped me to laugh, love, and you showed me how to help others. We are connected as brothers in so many ways. I will cherish the time we spent together. Your smile, charisma, and magnetic personality will be missed but never forgotten. Ask the Big Guy upstairs if he knows Otis and Malone! Thank you so much for bringing so much joy to so many people! Peace be with you and your family. I Love You Bro! |
YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY PRAYERS, I KNOW YOU ARE WITH MY SWEET JOE. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY |
Sal, You have done great things and influenced the lives of so many people. Miss you and love you so much Dude. I'll never forget you! Love Matt H. |
Sal-Salamandaa! You are my angel...I am so lucky I was blessed to have you a part of my life. You're the laugh that fills the room and warms the heart. You're the hug and love when a friend is needed. THANK-YOU! Thankyou for everything. No words can truly describe...Always and forever you are in my heart. I LOVE YOU. In Gods' hands you rest. Love...Hugs and Kisses Delaney |
Sal, Thank You so much for sitting me down at River Source. Without your words of wisdom and strength, I would not be here in treatment working on my Recovery. I can't thank you and God enough for that. REST IN PEACE...Shawn D. |
SAL...you touched us all in many ways It's sad to see you go-to our dismay Your heaet beats strong and your laugh echoes long The mark you left will keep us strong We cannot go wrong...we cannot go wrong When we think of you we see your out-stretched hand We see you on the River Source land...Perched on a chair... with a newcomer across the table The Big Book is the prop... and it's no Fable Step Work, Step Work-One through Twelve It's about service and you're at the Helm You light up our lives far and wide It was so reassuring having you on our side A burst of energy... "Sal's in the Housseeee" "Dee Block! Dee Block!" One, two, three "Dee Block! Dee Block"...But without a lock You made us laugh, but now we cry Our tears of sorrow - all for you Rest In Peace my weary Brother Rest In Peace You hurt no more You fought the fight with the gallantry of a knight Your end will others do what's Right The guiding Light now sees you through The ANGELS Sing Just For YOU!... Donovan |
– From Anonymous on January 20, 2010 |
– From Anonymous on January 18, 2010 |
No farewell words were spoken, there was no time to say goodbye. You were gone before we knew it, only God knows why.WHY? That's what we ask.The truth is while on Earth we will never be able to know for sure WHY. I do know you live on eternally in the Hearts of all those who love you and you love. Until we meet again "May God Hold You In The Hollow Of His Hand" I MISS YOU MORE WITH EACH PASSING DAY. Oh the rapture of that meeting when we are all together again. LOVE YOU 4 EVER . |
Dustin, There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you and picture you with your wonderful smile. You are very much missed! Love Aunt Laurie |
Missing you...Your first Christmas in heaven. |
today is xmas and we our all at mom's house and you not here and its not the same we all miss you dearly i love you dear brother !!!!!
love
Desiree |
merry xmas uncle sal we love and miss you !!!!!
love,
jayden |
Sal, I miss you more and more with every breath I take. You have changed my life in more ways imaginable. You were my best friend, my love and my reason to wake up in the morning. Now that you are gone, I still feel your love and now I have to live for the both of us. You are forever my guardian angel honey. I love you* ~Jannike |
we love you and miss you dearly !!!!!!!!!!! |
Sal was my guardian angel on Earth and he is still watching over me from Heaven. His demise has changed my entire life...but even more, his life is what saved my own. He is greatly missed and there still isn't a day, an hour or even a moment that goes by without him on my mind and in my heart. I love you Sal honey** |