11/03/2025
Dear John Boy,
I am really having a hard time today. I need to do this, not for pity or attention, but because my heart is heavy and I miss you so much. I know I’m not the only one who has lost a husband, but today the weight of it is overwhelming.
In honor of you, I want to say this: you taught me more than I can ever put into words. From my heart, you were the kindest, most caring, and loving man I have ever known. Our family meant more to you than anything. You always told me I was your number one, and after you passed, someone reminded me how deeply you loved me and how you would have done anything to protect me and our family.
I know you loved us unconditionally and never asked for anything in return. Were you perfect? No, but none of us are. A couple of days before you passed, you said you made mistakes you couldn’t fix. Let’s face it, honey, everyone makes mistakes. But you were always a man of your word, and you never took anyone for granted.
You showed me what true love really means. It’s not about money or material things. It’s about people, about kindness, loyalty, honesty, giving more than you take, offering kind words that brighten someone’s day, and taking extra time for others even when you were busy. Money and things never mattered to you. All you ever wanted was love and kindness, and you gave both freely.
I never realized just how much I meant to you until you were gone. I took things for granted because I never imagined I would lose the love of my life. For you, I am forever grateful. The man you were the husband, father, and Pop-Pop. you will always be in our hearts. I love you more than words can ever express.
I promised I would always keep your memory alive, and I will keep that promise. I promised you the day before you passed, and I will honor that forever. I will keep this page going so our grandchildren will always know who you truly were, the most caring man I ever met.
I love you forever. ❤️
Dawn