Much Respects 2 Rich's Family  / Lily Ann "Nas" Rice (friend of his broz )

I met Rich only a few times but I always heard about him from Jesse and Jake and even Boona (old nickname).. I was living out of state when I found he had passed on from this life into the next.. I woulda have liked to attend the service but was unable to.. I just wanted to offer encouragement to all of his loved ones.. time may dull the ache that is left when those we love are suddenly taken from us but it is nice to see that you all keep his memory alive.. I am sorry for your loss Jake and Jesse.. I hope that over time smiles come to your faces when you think about all the memories you have of your big bro! And for the rest of his family I'm sure he knew what was in your mind and heart and all the feelings you had for him.. stay strong and keep your heads up! Much Luv N Respects to those who celebrate the life of Rich!

~NASIQUA

*I didn't write this but it seems fitting*

Your visions and your talents were easy to see.
You were a hero to many especially your family. 

So... when I heard the news.
It gave me the blues.
I didn't want it to be true.
Because I knew there was nothing I could do.

So... I bowed my head to pray for you.
I asked the LORD to guide and protect you
through your journey.
And to comfort your family with an embrace.
And to keep them all safe and warm well after the storm.

Your memory will live on in the lives and hearts you touched where you have become a vital part.

In loving memory... 

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a poem for shorty's family  / Raquel

To My Dearest Family:

Some things I'd like to say
but first of all to let you know
that I arrived okay

I'm writing this from Heaven
where I dwell with God above
where there's no more tears
or sadness there
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 family
they'll be here later on

I need you here so badly
as part of My big plan
there's so much that we have to do
to help our mortal man

 
Then God gave me a list of things
He wished for me to do
and foremost on that list of mine
is to watch and care for you

And I will be beside you
every day and week and year
and when you're sad
I'm standing there
to wipe away the tear

 
And when you lie in bed at night
the days chores put to flight
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're 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
of 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 o're
I am closer to you now
than I ever was before

And to my very many friends
trust God knows what is best
I'm still not far away from you
I'm just beyond the crest

There are rocky roads ahead of you
and many hills to climb
but together we can do it
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
so the World will give to you

If you can help somebody
who is in sorrow or in pain
then you can say to God at night
my day was not in vain

And now I am contented
that my life it was worthwhile
knowing as I passed along the way
I made somebody smile

So if you meet somebody
who is down and feeling low
just lend a hand to pick him up
as on your way you go

When you are 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 you feel the gentle breeze
or the wind upon your face
that's me giving you a great big hug
or just a soft embrace

And when it's time for you to go
from that body to be free
remember you're not going
you are coming here to me

And I will always love you
from that land way up above
Will be in touch again soon
P.S. God sends His Love

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I LOVE U SO MUCH AND I MISS U LOTS:)  / Kaitlin Grauvogl (uncle)
 i want to see him one more time
he is my uncle and i lover him alot and i miss him so much i wish i
could of sean him one more time befor he got taken and who ever did this u
really did hurt everyone and if ur reading this i want u to now that u
did wrong and u need to turn ur self in so i can sleep at night and
not have to worry about what will happen next 2 the rest of my
family.........
Love ur neice....
kaitlin grauvogl I LOVE U SO MUCH AND I MISS U LOTS:)
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If I Knew  / Me
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If I knew it would be the last time

That I'd see you fall asleep,

I would tuck you in more tightly

and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time

that I see you walk out the door,

I would give you a hug and kiss

and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time

I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,

I would video tape each action and word,

so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,

I could spare an extra minute to stop and say "I love you,"

instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time

I would be there to share your day,

well I'm sure you'll have so many more,

so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow

to make up for an oversight,

and we always get a second chance

to make everything just right.

There will always be another day to say "I love you,"

And certainly there's another chance to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong, and today is all I get,

I'd like to say how much I love you and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, young or old alike,

And today may be the last chance

you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow, why not do it today?

For if tomorrow never comes, you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time for a smile, a hug, or a kiss

and you were too busy to grant someone, what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today, and whisper in their ear,

Tell them how much you love them and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry," "Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."

And if tomorrow never comes, you'll have no regrets about today.
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May Love of friends & family comfort youduring this time???  / Amy B. /. Madre

In the bottom of an old pond lived some grubs who could not understand why none of their groups ever acme back after crawling up the streams of the lilies to that top of the water. They promised each other that the next one who called to menthe upwards climb would return and tell what happened to him. Soon one of them felt an urgent impulse to seek the surface: he rested himself on the top of the lily pad and went through a glorious transformation which made him a dragon fly with beautiful wings. In vain he tried it keep him promise. Flying back and forth over the pond. he peered down at his friends below. Then he realized that even if they could see him they would not recognize such a radiant creatures as one their number.

The fact that we cannot see our loved ones or communicate with them after the transformation, which we correct death is no poof that they cease to exit.

Walter Dudley Cavert

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Time Passes By  / BABYDOLL
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I'll never forget you  / Me

I'll never forget you, and your voice

But you leaving, was not by choice

And even though Gods taken you, we'll never be apart

Just wait up there a while, one day we'll meet again,

I'll miss you so very much, because in you I had a friend

I can't believe your life ended.

I know you're watching down on me, and you'll be there when I'm sad

knowing that your here, just makes me glad

Even though I can't see you, or hear what you say

I know that you're with me, through everyday.

You've left, left me scared and alone

my heart aches with anger, that you were taken

my eyes are burning full of tears, I break down on my knees

looking back on stupid arguments, when we wouldn't speak

makes me feel so stupid, makes me feel so weak

there's so much I want to say, but didn't get the chance

I'll never forget the when we met, and how noone would believe our story of our beginning.

I wake up knowing you are gone, but all around I feel your love

and I know that you're around me, you've sent it from heaven above
when I'm alone and it's quiet, I turn out the light and think

I see you in my mind, I panic, but don't try to blink

I just keep staring, wishing it was true

that you were here back with me again, just me and you

people take for granted, they're friends and family

but now that you have gone, I've realised just how close you were to me,

I won't ever hold grudges, or kick up a fight

Because I know I could regret it, like I did that saddened night

I've learned how to say sorry, to someone straight away

and I've learned how precious life is, every hour of everyday

I live in your soul, and you live in my memory

when I'm feeling lonely, you'll be able to see

You won't ever fade, you're a candle that'll burn forever

Your soul is in my body, I won't leave you ever,

why did I take for granted?

the little time we had together?

your face, your smile and your love,

will live in my heart forever

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The Final Good-bye?  / Umero Saldana (Brother)

                      The Final Good-bye?



     When your life was taken I was in prison and never got to say good-bye? Sitting in my 8 by 10 lost in memory to strong to even cry, being in that situation you can't show weakness you have to stand tall and stay tough, man you know it is you've been there and you're the original $horty Rough!
     The times we had were looked at crazy by most and unspeakable to few, alot of times it was Me, You, Jake and Jesse A.K.A. The Crew.  I became a brother to You, Jordan, Josie, Jake and Jess, trying sort this shit out man it seems complicated and a mess?!?
     But to the ones who understand know exactly where I'm coming from and don"t even ask why, until this case is closed I still cant say them words?!? How can this be my Final Good-bye?
                                    


Forever Missed and Never Forgotten
With Love and Respect
Your Brother,
                                   

                           Umero V. Saldana Jr.

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SAFELY HOME  / Cassie
I AM HOME IN HEAVEN, DEAR ONES, OH, SO HAPPY AND SO BRIGHT! tHERE IS PREFECT JOY AND BEAUTY IN THIS EVERLASTING LIGHT. ALL THE PAIN AND GRIEF IS OVER, EVERY RESTLESS TOSSING PASSED: I AM NOW AT PEACE FOREVER, SAFELY HOME IN HEAVEN.

I MISS YOU SO MUCH, HOWEVER I KNOW ALL THE STRUGGLES ARE OVER AND IT STILL DOESN'T MAKE IT RIGHT, BUT GOD NEEDED YOU MORE THWN US HERE.. EVERYDAY YOU ARE ON MY MIND AND WISH I HAD YOU TO HOLD.. I DO FEEL YOU THOUGH. PLEASE STAY CLOSE TO ME NOW AS I NEED YOU MORE THAN EVER MY ANGEL-- 

LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER.. 

HUGS AND KISSES MY LOVE..
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I miss you  / Me
My heart is so shattered- I go on everyday and ask why you have been taken from me and the ones who loved you so- There are no answer and no closer to your death and this makes it so much harder- Did you love me as I did you? I like to think so in my heart and soul- You died alone and I never wanted that for you, and it wa so cold and ruthless- I feel you and night, but yet I am so alone. An empty heart and knots in my stomach- There are days I just want to be with you. I know when it is my time to go you will be there waiting for me, I just want the pain to go away and the hurt to stop- I look around and all I see and feel are memories of you. I try so hard not to be angry- So many emotions I feel. Please keep us safe- I know you are watching us- I love you so much and will never let your memory die. I also promise to try and find the one who killed you that night and left you there to die- JUSTICE will serve Close

To My Brother  / Josie (His Little Sister )
I did not want to say good-bye 
And it sucked to let you go.
It is right for us to mourn you
But not let despair bring us low..
God’s reason for taking you
We may never know.
We will always love and cherish you
In our hearts here below.
I pray that Jesus met you that night on the road and told you “You did a Good job my Son, but now it is time to go..”. 
And even though you are gone your ink will always show.
I show my tattoos proudly.. Because they are all for you..
And the one that you gave me, will always be the best because a part of your heart and soul is there and no one can top that...



I love and miss you so much...

Your little sister..
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Shattered / Cassie
My heart is filled with sorrow
The future planned is shattered
I lost you
in a matter of minutes
All because of an accident in which
the cause is such a haze. 
Left from the accident all alone
with a reason that is unknown.
I miss you so much
I wish you could come back

I only wish there were a way
to bring you back to me.
But I know that in this life
that will never be.
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"Justice for Rich"  / Cassie
                                FUND RAISER FOR REWARD !!!
                                      “Justice For Rich”
                                  Rich (Shorty) Grauvogl


A Hit & Run driver on HWY 141 near Coleman killed Rich (Shorty) on August 6th 2006. The driver still has not been captured !!! We are hosting a benefit in his name to raise proceeds towards reward for the arrest, capture, and conviction of the person responsible for taking his life.

A proceed fund has been established at:
“Justice for Rich”
Citizens Bank
1035 Main Street Oconto, WI 54153

There will be food, entertainment at 8pm, 50/50 raffles, silent auction and raffles….

Please join us:
Where: Crivello’s in Oconto WI
When: March 3, 2007 @ 5pm to close

The event is strictly by DONATION only !!!!!

Any questions in regards to the event call Cassie at (920) 713-7044

We look forward to seeing you there !!!!!
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REMEMBER YOU ALWAYS  / JEN (JIM) (FRIEND)
 YOU AND I WERE GOOD FRIENDS FOR FOUR GREAT YEARS! I RECEIVED MY FIRST TATTOO FROM YOU. A PART OF YOU I CAN CARRY FOREVER. YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE TO LISTEN WHEN I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS. ALWAYS A GREAT FRIEND TO ME AND TO CHAD.
 MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, CASS, AND THE BABY.
 WE WON'T LET YOU BE FORGOTTEN!!!
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Sending our condolences to your family  / Neomi, Jerry &. Erin Miller (Family of Autumn, Michael & Gerald Miller )
To the Grauvolgl Family: We are from the Hayward area.  We lost all 3 of our children within one year.  Our only daughter ( Autumn) and her youngest brother (Michael) were killed in a one vehicle accident just 1/8 of a mile from our home.  It happened on September 1, 2005.  They lost control of the vehicle and both were ejected.  That was one of the worse nights of our lives.  It does not get any easier with time.  Even tho' it has been over a year it still seems like only yesterday.  Our other son (Gerald) passed away on July 31,2006.  Gerald was so depressed after losing his brother and sister, it finally took a toll on his health.  Everytime we would talk on the phone, he would always break down crying. Gerald lived in Minneapolis.  Autumn's daughter, Erin lives with us.  She is 14 years old.  It really helps us alot to go onto the kids websites and read all the tributes and candles and know that there are so many caring and loving people out there.  The only thing we ask, is that everyone please light a candle and/or for all 3 of our children.  Their websites are as follows:
www.autumn-miller-jackson-1974-2005.memory-of.com 

www.michael-miller-1982-2005.memory-of.com 

www.geraldtravismiller.memory-of.com 

Our lives will never be the same again, but we try to move forward one step at a time.

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Love you  / Cassie

LIFE...so fragile. LOSS... so sudden. HEART...so 
broken. 
In the wake of such a loss, we're haunted by things we don't - and   may never - understand. 
Yet the solace we seek may not come from answers. So we look for comfort in the belief of love's everlasting connection. May that love lift you, hold you close, and give you peace.

Love you , Cassie

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My angel  / Babydoll
Missing you so much. I will not give up hope or stop looking and tring to get the answers you deserve. I made many promises to you over the years and I know I have failed in many- This I will keep- I think of you everyday that passes. It just does not get easier at all in fact it seems to get harder- When they say it will get better with time- They are all cracked- I don't see any lite at the end of this until someone is held responsible for your death- I hope you are haunting them and making their life hell on earth- You have that power- We hung flyers all over hoping someone might come forward with information-  I miss you with every breath I take and I thank god everyday for the life we had- Good and bad-  I was told once you would take me where we needed to go find answers- and I would get a sign from you- When will this happen- This so unfair- So many things un-said.. Please know you will always be the one I love.. I look and so many pictures and their is a story for everyone of them- now you live thru those stories from all of us-- I won't stop telling them- and won't let you be forgotten- All my heart and soul-- XXOO

 
I feel you in the morning
When I awake
You are with me thru the day
You are in all my dreams 

I though
You'd be around forever
Since the first time we met 
Now I have to go on alone  

Our time together
Will last in my heart
Forever and ever

Although you've left
And now walk above
I'm never alone
I'm wrapped in your love 
 
Your love continues on
In my heart 
Thru your eyes and smile

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ink / Aunt Jodes (friend)
Thou his "ink" may have (and will always) show his artful talent, remembering his smile and love for his family and friends...it will scar our hearts ( yet make us smile ) every moment we think of him!!!! I will miss him soooooo much!!!! He was one of the first "boyz" to call me "Aunt Jodes"!!!!! {{{HUGZZZZZ}}} Close

Missing You  / Cassie
Rich, I miss you so much, my life just is not the same.. It hurts so much not to be able to touch you or feel you close to me.. Today you would had been 32 and you were so full of life and love.. Today we being our seach for the person or persons who did this to you and took you from all of us.. I love you with all my heart and soul and promise not to let go of you and I will not let people forget you.. Brilee misses you too. It was funny we were carving pumkins and she says to me my daddy would not had done it like that-- I am sure no artist- but I am tring my best-- Please watch over us as we being our search and keep us all safe from harm my angel-- I love you honey now and forever--
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