James-Jarrad Bruce Coleman

          I HAVE THIS FEELING THERE'S ONE

MORE STAR UP IN THE SKY TONIGHT.

           AND EVEN THOUGH IT'S FAR AWAY,

JARRADS BRIGHTNESS AND WARMTH STILL

REACH US HERE TO MAKE THE NIGHT A

LITTLE LESS DARK.

                            I LOVE & MISS YOU MY ONLY SON

                                               LOVE DAD

A POEM FOR MY BROTHER

              THE ROSE BEYOND THE WALL

                       A ROSE ONCE GREW WHERE ALL COULD SEE, SHELTERED

BESIDE A GARDEN WALL, AND, AS THE DAYS PASSED SWIFTLY BY, IT

SPREAD ITS BRANCHES, STRAIGHT AND TALL...

                        ONE DAY, A BEAM OF LIGHT SHONE THROUGH A CREVICE

THAT HAD OPENED WIDE- THE ROSE BENT GENTLY TOWARD ITS WARMTH

THEN PASSED BEYOND TO THE OTHER SIDE...

                         NOW YOU WHO DEEPLY FEEL THE LOSS OF JARRAD

BE COMFORTED- THE ROSE BLOOMS THERE- JARRADS BEAUTY IS

EVEN GREATER NOW,  BY GODS OWN LOVING CARE!

                                      JARRADS SISTER SHANNON

Jarrad:

I cannot tell you how happy it makes me to know that my family and I played such a role in your happiness here on this earth before God took you home!  We are so honored to have been so fortunate to be a part of your life.  It amazes me how God brings people together states apart.  Meeting your family under the circumstanses of losing you was not what I had planned, but I want you to know that I love them so very much and I can understand why you spoke about your family with such pride!  They too, are a part of our family now.  I speak with your mom often.  I think it gives us both such peace to share our memories and heartaches of your loss with each other.  How's Brianna?  She misses you so very much.  Everytime I see her in your black button-down shirt or your jeans, I have to hold back the tears.  As the mother, I am supposed to be the strong one, you know!  However, I have found so much strength through her.  She sleeps with your pillow every night and I love to smell your fragrance in her room.  Thank you for bringing so much happiness to her life!  You know Shannon found the blue sapphire stone that you had bought Brianna.  I had it set in white gold so that the setting would maintain as much beauty as the stone.  I have attached a picture of the ring on her finger.  She wears it so proudly, yet with so much pain.  I am selfish, but I want you back!  I would give anything if I could make that wish come true for both your family and mine.  I do feel your presence around me and our home at times and I thank you so much for that.  Please never stop watching over us.  We made our first trip back to Pigeon Forge about a month ago.  I dreaded it because I knew that we had to face not being able to see you at the tracks and spend time with us when you were off.  But surprisingly, your family made the trip an enjoyable one.  We visited your family and Bri and I sat with your mom and sisters and listened to stories of wonderful times in your life.  We laughed and it felt so good.  Tim had a bit of a hard time.  He really misses you and still can't talk much about you.  In time I know that he too will be able to laugh with us about all the wonderful and crazy things that you did.  The mountains will never be so beautiful nor the trees so colorful without your presence there.  I told your mother that I wanted us to always stay in touch because I know that would make you happy.  We have planned another trip for December and I told her that I would like to see all of the family again while we are there.  When God brings me home, I hope that He has you at the entrance of those pearly gates with your beautiful smile and cute dimples to welcome me. Put in a good word for Me!  Jarrad, never forget how much you were loved and adored by us!  I look forward to the future memories we will make together when we are in Heaven with you.  Until then, know that you are missed beyond measure!!

Your family and friends have made it through the last couple of months,remembering your memory.You are the brightest star we see at night and the warmest sun we feel during the day,you are in our hearts from know until we see tou again,and then we will be able to hug you and allow ourselves that moment to touch the angel that held us so dear for our present time.We never thought of living without you here,and know we just manage.Hoping to see you again in our future,all our love and respect.Robert and Ginny

THE BROKEN CHAIN

            WE LITTLE KNEW THAT DAY, GOD WAS GOING TO CALL YOUR NAME.

IN LIFE WE LOVED YOU  DEARLY, IN DEATH WE DO THE SAME. JARRAD, 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. JARRAD, YOU LEFT

US BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES, YOUR LOVE IS STILL OUR GUIDE, AND THOUGH

WE CANNOT SEE YOU, YOU ARE ALWAYS AT 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.