In Loving Memory
Travis ZearleyWest Palm Beach, Florida Parents: Siblings: Click here to view photo gallery |
He was young
His life had just begun
All of a sudden it was taken away
I didn't even get to say the things I wanted to say
Only if God could see
How he could of turned out to be
Drugs were the cause
He was wrong and broke the law
He wasn't the only one to pay
I still cry to this day
He would have been 26 this year
Sometimes I envision him in my mind
As clear as I would in a mirror
I only hope he knows
that no matter where in life I go
I love him so much
I only wish I could feel his touch
Only if God could see
How much he meant to me
Why won't the sorrow disappear?
Why can't I stop shedding the tears?
I never told him how much I cared
or how much I enjoyed the things we shared
All of mind is filled with hate
Because I never told him of my love
and now it's too late
Sometimes I feel he's here
I only wish he didn't take those drugs
For he'd be alive today
and I wouldn't think of reasons "Why?" to say
Candles
"Miss you son!"
Love you! |
I can't believe it's been almost ten years since you left. Life is always uncertain and unpredictable, I will keep it memory Constant. |
Have a great day in heaven |
Travis we love and miss you every day. Tristen is 12 and reminds me of you in every way! Love you son, Mom & Roland |
hi im tristens bestfriend trisen love from me and tristen R.I.P |
An amazing Father, Son , Brother , Best Friend , And Boyfriend, we will love and miss you forever, you are gone but will never be forgotten our guardian angel we will see you again. |
Travis, many many blessings to you and those who love you. You are never alone. |
Miss you son so very much!! Tristen is going to be 10 this year, we talk to you every night. Love you son, Mom and your son Tristen! |
God bless |
Son, thinking of you today more than usual, I miss you so very much. Tristen is getting so big, he's turning 8. We talk about you all the time. You are missed every day...we love you. Mom $ Tristen |
Miss ya zearley! |
Thinking of you more today ...love you and miss you!! Tristen is getting so big, he loves you Daddy!! |
I might have never known you
But to all those who care
I am writing this message
To say "I care too."
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– From Anonymous on May 7, 2010 |
– From Anonymous on January 24, 2010 |
Letting you know you are thought of every single day, we miss you so very much.. the best gift you could ever give me was and is Tristen..he is so precious - memories of you all over again..love you son and miss you with every breath i take..
Love you MOM and TRISTEN |
Travis, it's been 17 months today...God do we still miss you..I'm back at school now trying to start a new career for Tristen and I..we love you and miss you so very much..Wishing you were still here all the time, you are always in our hearts and dreams..Love you son, love always Mom and Tristen |
I love you. |
One year has passed without your smiling face, your funny laugh, your wild humor. You're missed by so many people, a guardian angel to us all. Keep watch over Ashley, Tristan and your Mom, they need you and miss you so much. Rest in peace my friend. |
Travis my son and father to Tristen,
One year today and you are still thought of every single day...you gave us so many good memories, we laugh, we cry, but you are forever with us. Love you son,
Mom & Tristen |
Son,
It's been one year today and it still seems like yesterday because I can not even get by a day of not thinking about you - your smile, your big hugs, you always saying to me Love You Mom, just wish i could have had more time with you, your son misses you so very much, wants to go to heaven to see Daddy, on your birthday he sent balloons up to you had to write on everyone of them...Travis keep us strong because it's not easy..we love you and miss you so very much..Forever in our hearts, Mom & Tristen |
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
We're sending you balloons up to heaven tonight so keep a look out.
xoxox |
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRAVIS!
We love you and miss you more and more everyday.
Love Mom, me and Tristen.
Forever and Ever. |
sorry for ur lost
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WE LOVE YOU TRAVIS
9 MONTHS TODAY...WISHING YOU WERE HER WITH US...LOVE YOU WITH ALL OUR HEARTS!
LOVE ALWAYS,
MOM & YOUR SON TRISTEN
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Travis my beloved son,
Just had to tell you this morning your precious son said "My Daddy has wings!"
We miss you so very much our guardian angel!
Hugs & Kisses
Mom & Tristen
xoxoxo |
Rest in peace my friend. I know everyone misses your smile, your warmth, your laugh... someone sent me this and it made me think of your sister and her pennies.
That Little Penny In The Parking Lot
Remember this every time you pass that little penny in the parking lot.
I always thought that it was for good luck, but I love this version better.
I found a penny today
laying on the ground.
But it's not just a penny,
this little coin I've found.
Found pennies come from heaven,
that's what my Grandpa told me.
He said Angels toss them down.
Oh, how I loved that story.
He said when an Angel misses you,
they toss a penny down;
Sometimes just to cheer you up,
to make a smile out of your frown
So, don't pass by that penny
when you're feeling blue.
It may be a penny from heaven
that an Angel's tossed to you.
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If we could go back in time and pick one day when our loved ones could share it with us, I would share the day of your memorial service, to have you sit beside me and listen to everyone, and to watch everyone and not be able to wipe the tears that fell. I'd shake you and say see what happens? See what the consequences are? Why couldn't you see, why didn't you see? We all loved you so much and it's so hard and so unfair. What was going on in your mind that day, what kind of pain is so bad that you needed to leave us to be rid of it? No one knew what would happen, but everyone knew what could happen, and still you used. Everyone does, a poor excuse, look at how many friends we've lost since then... stupid stupid waste of time and energy, all that's left behind is anger, sadness and regret. I get so pissed off at you for leaving, for leaving the family in the state it's in. Your baby boy, he needs a father, your mother needs a son, and your sister needs her big brother, her best friend. |
I love you Travis, you were my best friend... |
Reflections of you I see in me
so deep and caring so loving
so free..your spirit is so much alive in my heart
of me you will always be a part
Oh how the time has flown
we were just children
so fast we have grown
Always in my thoughts
Forever on my mind
You my brother were one of a kind
So proud of you I will always be
you are the best part of me
I don't know how without you to live
so many tears for you I shed
tears for your struggle
tears for your pain
tears for the part of your life
that was lived with strain
You my brother now are free
from lifes tragic melodies
you are the song of passion for life
you lived it well ..some in strife
I wish I was there when you were in need
to help you through..help you breath
now I sit here and grieve your loss
as you ended your journey through lifes course
I don't know how to let you go
You are more than my brother..
You're my Hero. |
Travis,
8 months tomorrow....just wanted to say:
You Meant So Much
You meant so much to all of us
You were special and that's no lie
You brightened up the darkest day
And the cloudiest sky
Your smile alone warmed hearts
Your laugh was like music to hear
I would give absolutely anything
To have you standing near
Not a second passes son
When you're not on our minds
Your love we will never forget
The hurt will ease in time
Many tears I have seen and cried
They have all poured out like rain
I know that you are happy now
And no longer in any pain.
We Love you & Miss you Dearly,
Happy Fathers Day
06-15-08
Love always,
Your son Tristen
and Mom
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I hope everyone that reads these somehow understands the heartache of losing a loved one, and never feels the pain that his wonderful family is feeling now. Travis left behind a beautiful son, a loving mother and a cherished baby sister, countless friends, all who love him and will never stop loving him. They will never stop hurting. Please understand the choices that you make impact everyone around you, the fun is fleeting, the pain is forever. We love you Zearley family. |
Wow Trav.
You are definitely on a lot of peoples minds. I wish they would leave who the lit candles are from. Its nice to see who still thinks of you as much as Mom Tristen and I do. I love you so much. Think about you every single day. Makes me cry when I actually think about it and know that I will never see your face or your smile or hear your laugh and the goofy things you use to do. So damn sad. Such a shame. What a beautiful person you were. Wish you could see all the good things that have been happening for me. Im sure you looking down...but I would love to just sit you down and talk like we use to. Miss you more and more everyday Trav. Give anything to have you back. ANYTHING! Love you.
xoxox
Forever and Ever. |
Sweet Travis, my friend, you are so missed by everyone who loves you. Keep watch from above, our tears are shed in sadness because you are in a much better place. We love you friend. |
Watch over your family my friend, they need you so much. |
Hi Son,
Seven months today..wow within this time you have made so many things happen! Thanks for giving us Tristen, to guide him in the right direction. He is doing well, he's in school now, making new friends, learning to swim Travis, you should see him going under the water, he loves it! You are always on our minds in everything we do...Love you son, miss you so very much!
Love always,
Mom and Tristen your gorgeous son!
P.S. Tristen is blowing kisses your way, catch them! |
To lose someone is a tragedy, to lose a bright light is truly heartbreaking. You were a wonderful son, brother, father and friend and you will be missed by so many. Watch over your baby sister and she will watch over your baby boy. Take special care of your mother and help her heal. Travis, if only, if only - two words that shouldn't be used. We miss you buddy... and know you are in a special place, no more pain, no more sorrow. Leave the tears behind and be free |
I feel so bad for Travis Zearley and his family and friends. It was devastating to know of the tragedy and it must still be an impossible experience to lose Travis. As an employee that works with Mrs. Shirley Zearley, it has always been a positive experience to pass by her desk and see all the photos of the family and see how important Travis was and still is to those who love him, with the enormous smiles that are displayed at her desk, he clearly brought a lot of joy to those closest to him and meant so much to so many. Have only spoken once and briefly with Travis Zearley, I can say that he had a lot of enthusiasm and positive energy. I wish the family much strength in the months and years to come, and believe that, much like the photos, that Travis will continue to smile for them, even if it cant be seen of felt. |
Your smile, your laugh, all taken away too soon. RIP my friend |
Hi Son,
Been thinking of you more than ever, I miss you so very much - it's been 6 months today and the tears still come. Can't wait till the day I see you again. I love you so very much.
Love, Mom |
I knew you as a child but just reading what others have said, you were a candle to many others. You lit up a room when you walked in. May your light forever shine on those who miss you Travis. |
May the memory of our children, our relatives and our friends, who have passed, live on in our hearts, forever honored and memorialized. May the dreams they had and the lives they lived be remembered always, and may each heart and soul they touched, though forever changed, be healed. - From NOPE Task Force
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– From Aunt Lynne on April 4, 2008 |
R.I.P. Keep Watching Over Your Mom and Sister.
Judy Thibodeau |
r.i.p travis |
I love you...your always with me.
FOREVER AND EVER
xoxox
<3 |
Travis - Where do i start..Missing you with every breath i take. Your son, Tristen James is the most beautiful gift you gave to me..he misses you just like I do. "My Angel - please watch over us and soon my son, we will meet again".
I Love you,
Mom |
And sorry Trav about the page...
I wanted the picture from your funeral as the main
=0(
And my sentiment I left didnt show up the way it did as I wrote it...so its hard to make sense of it.
And theres no way I can edit it.
Not like you care...
But I do.
<3 |
R.I.P. TRAV |
R.i.P. Trav. <3 |
I miss you Travis so much. I was with you and your Mom the day you were born. We were so happy; you had a way of lighting up a room. I wish I could have been with you Travis when you passed. I wish I could have stopped you from using drugs. Life has been so different since the day of October 14, 2007, you really have left a hole in my heart, and I do not know how to fill it again. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you. I miss you so much Travis.
The one thing that you did that always left me smiling was when you were leaving or talking to me on the phone you would say, “I love you Aunt Sharonâ€. You were a very loving soul with a contagious smile. I will always remember your smiles Travis.
I pray that God helps me and the rest of the family and friends left behind heal and never forget you. You are and forever in my heart, but safe in Gods hands now.
Love Aunt Sharon |
– From Jessica Pineda on April 1, 2008 |
My thoughts and prayers are with you guys, miss seeing you ash be safe and i know how this affected my life as well, sorry i havent seen you in awhile but i wanted you to know this was a great thing you did... amazing person and sister you are... take care |
I DIDNT KNOW YOU WELL, IN FACT I DIDNT KNOW YOU AT ALL. BUT FROM WHAT IVE HEARD U WERE AN EXCELLENT FATHER, HUSBAND, BROTHER, AND FRIEND. MY COUSIN (TINA LAWYER) WENT TO SCHOOL WITH YOU.SHE SAID YOUD ALWAYS HAVE A SMILE ON YOUR FACE AND NO MATTER WHAT YOU COULD ALWAYS BRIGHTEN SOMEONES DAY UP. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY AND ESPECIALLY ASHLEY. I LOST MY TWIN SISTER IN 2005 TO A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT. I KNOW THE PAIN SHE ENDURES AND THE TEARS SHE SHEDS. TO YOUR MOM, IVE SEEN MY MOM GO THROUGH IT DAY AND NIGHT.I KNOW ITS GUNNA BE HARD BUT YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOUR HEAD UP. I HAD WROTE THIS POEM FOR MY SISTERS FUNERAL AND I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE IT WITH YOU.
YOU SHOULD YOU GO FIRST AND I REMAIN TO WALK THE ROAD ALONE, ILL LIVE IN MEMORIES GARDENS DEAR WITH HAPPY DAYS IVE KNOWN
IN SPRING ILL WAIT FOR ROSES RED, WHEN FADED THE LILACS BLUE, IN EARLY FALL WHEN BROWN LEAVES FALL ILL CATCH A GLIMPSE OF YOU.
SHOULD YOU GO FIRST AND I REMAIN FOR BATTLES TO BE FOUGHT, EACH THING YOUVE TOUCHED ALONG THE WAY WILL BE A HALLOWED SPOT.
ILL HEAR YOUR VOICE AND SEE YOUR SMILE THOUGH BLINDLY I MAY GROPE. THE MEMORY OF YOUR HELPING HAND WILL BUOY ME ON WITH HOPE
SHOULD YOU GO FIRST AND I REMAIN THERES ONE THING YOU SHOULD DO, WALK SLOWLY DOWN THAT LONG LONG PATH FOR SOON ILL FOLLOW YOU
I WANT TO KNOW EACH STEP YOU TAKE FOR I WILL DO THE SAME FOR SOMEDAY DOWN THAT LONELY ROAD YOULL HEAR ME CALL YOUR NAME
REST IN PEACE TRAVIS
YOU WILL BE MISSED |
everyone loves and misses you trav. |
– From James on April 1, 2008 |
God bless the Zearley family, I know Travis is terribly missed and will be forever.
xoxo |
Travis- May you rest in peace and know that you are thought of daily and loved by so many! |
Miss you Travis. You will always be remembered. |
I will always remember Travis, and remember his smile and kind heart. Keep sending pennies to your Mom. |
Missing you!!! Love You!! |
In Memory of my son:
Travis Michael Zearley
09-15-82 – 10-14-2007
I will never forget TRAVIS.
He will live forever in my heart
and in my memories.
Death makes him no less a part of our family.
Living with the fact that my child has died
does not mean forgetting.
It means knowing and accepting that he is gone,
but still holding close those precious memories.
It means that my love for him does not change.
It's about remembering that Travis
would not expect nor want me to spend
the rest of my life in misery.
Travis’s life and death is part of what makes me who I am. It has had an immense impact on the way I look at life, and although I wish he was still here,
I know that I have grown from my experience.
We will tend to celebrate his birthday rather
than his death-day. To me it's more important that he was born than that he died.
We choose to celebrate his life,
not his death. It means more to me
that he was here than that he left.
Remember?
Always.
Love?
Eternally.
Forget?
Never, Never.
I LOVE YOU SON,
…MOM
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We will never forget u Travis, we all shared sooo many good times together and that will stay in our hearts forever! Our love goes out to u and your family. |
– From Erin on April 1, 2008 |
R.I.P. MAN |
– From Vincent Orlando on April 1, 2008 |
– From michelle seyfert on April 1, 2008 |
– From Darin Coker on April 1, 2008 |
– From DONNIE on April 1, 2008 |
– From the schmidt family on April 1, 2008 |
We lost him too soon. He will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to his friends and family. |
RIP |
rip travis
thinking of you often ashley, and you shirley, i can't imagine the pain. it hits close to home with me. |
Travis - I think about you sooooo much. I truly believe that you must be busy up there watching over all of us. So many people love you and miss you dearly. You will ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS be in my heart.
xo |
You are missed by your family! I light this candle in hopes that someone in your circle of friends that you "partied" with, life will be saved by your death. |
– From steve kilmer on April 1, 2008 |
– From Marc Kramer on April 1, 2008 |
I know how much you meant to your Mom,Sister, son & friends. God will be with you!
Teri |
May you rest in peace...My thoughts & prayers are with all of your loved ones. |
I love you Travis.
You were the best brother anyone could ask for. You were always looking over me and Im sure your still doing the same. Im constantly thinking about you. The memories we had. The laughs the fights. Id give anything to have you here again. You are truly missed every second of everyday.
I love you.
Forever and Ever. |