Feeling Lonely...  / Tiffany (Friend)

Stephen has been on my mind alot lately. I don't know whether it is the upcoming summer knowing I won't be able to see him. Maybe it is the nasty weather...all the memories seem to be flooding my mind. I can't help but continue to think of all the what if's. I just wish I had a time machine. If only for one hour I could see him one more time. There are so many questions I have. I miss him so much. I know that Stephen had alot of friends. Because I was one of them. I cant help but agree with Sandra...where are all of you that claimed to be Stephen's friend. Almost a year after that horrible day..and only three or four of his "friends" have left a message to his family. I don't understand. We have all heard the expression that when it rains, it is God crying... The angels are right there with him. Stephen- I know you are watching down on us all the time. What I wouldn't give to see your wonderful smile one more time. You were, are, and always be my sunshine. Until we can be together again, your family will be in my prayers and you will be in my dreams.

I love you. And miss you more than anything.
Tiff<3

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Easter Blues  / Sue Ashley (Granny)
Granny has gone thru another Holiday missing you . I will forever miss you and wish you were here . Hope God lets me up to see you one day. See you later Stevie, Love Granny Close

why? / Mom
i still cant believe so many people come to this website and dont leave a kind word or message. What is your problem people? Stephen was such a wonderful person. He had such a good heart! He would be shocked !!! He really thought a lot of people cared about him, and that he had a lot of friends.I still want to know where are you? Who are you? I just don't understand. To me it seems so disrespectful. Close

Friends? / Mom
 I miss you more than ever. I think about you every night. I wish we could go back in time. But, most of all, I wish you had known how loved you really were, and who your friends really were. I think that's what bothers me the most. Close

Still missing you...  / Tiffany (Friend)

Right After Stephen passed away I didnt know what to do with myself. so I sat home and wrote all my feelings down on paper and I was going through all of my old stuff yesterday and found these and I just wanted to sahre them. They helped me. Feel free to contact me if you have anymore.        ~Tiffany

If tears could build a stairway
and memories were a lane,
I would walk right up to Heaven
and bring you back again.
No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say goodbye
you were gone before I knew it
and only God knows why.
My heart still aches in Sadness
and secret tears still flow.
What it meant to lose you
no one can ever know.
But I know you want me
to mourn for you no more.
To remember all the happy times
life still has much in store.
Since you'll never be forgotten
I pledge to you today,
a hollowed place within my heart
is where you'll always be.

 When they fall,
They fall for you
From the moment we met
Until the end of time
You are the beginning....the end
No matter what happens in between
your memory remains.
And they fall infinitely...incontrollably...eternally
and without end.
Till we are together again
The pain will never cease
Eternal love never dies
Whatever we had will never be replaced
No matter the journey ahead.
What once was here
Is now only a void inside me
Searching for answers...but lost
Knowing what was
will never again be.
And what might have been now.
Will only be a saddened memory
of empty tears that will forever be cried.

 
The mention of his name
may bring tears to my eyes
But it never fails to bring music to my ears
If you truly care for me
Let me hear
the beautiful music of his name
It soothes my broken heart
and sings to my soul.

 
In Our Father's arms
I know that's where you are.
It's hard to let you go
To be up in the stairs.
I know God's taking care of you
And you will never feel pain.
Never again will you feel tears and suffering.
And I know I will see you again.
My heart feels empty,
and my arms feel empty too.
But I know deep down inside
That God is there with you.
I know that you are happy.
And that there is always cheer.
It is just that some days I really wish
That I had you here with me.
I am learning to let go
And give it all to God.
I'm trying to find a reason
Why I am finding this so hard.
But you are always with me
Treasured in my heart
Those memories will always live
And will never depart.

Dear Stephen:

May you rest in peace. I will love you until my dying day when we are together again. Until then I know that you are with me for all times. You have not left for you are still with me. My heart is with you..until we can be together again. I love you and miss you with allmy heart. Don't forget me because the good Lord knows that I cannot and will not ever forget us. You are with me in my dreams. I will see you ina few years. I love you Punkin.

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candy / Mom
I have thought about you all day. I remember getting you and Jennifer the same box of candy for Valentines Day every year. Every year both of you would stick your finger in it, if it looked good, you would eat it. There were five in a box. The same brand, don't ask me why I always bought it, but neither of you liked it. So, there would be two small boxes of candy, licked on and and fingered but only two pieces eaten. I did make sure the box had your favorite character on it though. So, I guess all was not lost. you would then excitedly  finger the carmel or whatever Jim brought me, or I him... I miss those days. Close

why??? / Mom
 I visit Stephen's website almost every day, I also go to the cemetary regulary. People come to this website a lot. I just wonder why you come to this website, but don't leave a kind word or message. I'm one of the VERY few that also still go to the cemetary. That makes me very sad, because Stephen ALWAYS thought he had a lot of friends. He was a true friend till the end. I only wish he had a few good ones. Stephen had his faults, but don't we all. If he was your friend he REALLY was.  They say only the good die young. Close

Just heard this song and it hit home...I love you kid!  / Rick
Sung by Kenny Chesney (c) 2005 Sunny days seem to hurt the most I Wear the pain like a heavy coat I feel you everywhere I go See your smile, I see your face I hear you laughing in the rain Still can't believe you're gone (Chorus:) It ain't fair you died too young Like a story that had just begun But death tore the pages all away God knows how I miss you All the hell that I've been through Just knowing, no one could take your place Sometimes I wonder, who you'd be today Would you see the world Would you chase your dreams Settle down with a family I wonder what would you name your babies Someday's the sky's so blue I feel like I can talk to you And I know it might sound crazy (Chorus) Today[6x] Sunny days seem to hurt the most I wear the pain like a heavy coat The only thing that gives me hope Is I know, I'll see you again someday Someday, someday Close

remembering / Mom
I look at your photo album, and I remember everything about the picture. I remember everything that happened before, and while  they were taken. You were such a hamm as a kid. When you got older though, you didn't want your picture taken. You would make funny faces or anything you could, to keep me from taking a picture. I would fuss and sometimes take it anyway. There was one  picture I used to say that I would hold over your head when you got married. I would tell your wife and kids all about. I wish I could do that. I love you, and I miss you Close

Europe / Rick
My trip is not the same without you being here. I was in Amsterdam yesterday and had intended to stay for a couple of day's but I left after just one. That was the one place I wanted you to experience :) I am in Prague today and will probably be coming home early after leaving here on Friday. It's six day's ahead of schedule but I am not into it at all, and that's unusual for me knowing how I love Europe. Miss ya! Close

wishing you were here  / Mom
Christmas wasn't Christmas without you. I know we are supposed to be celebrating Christ's birth. But all I could think of is that you weren't here. It was your favorite time of year. I miss you. Close

Xmas BluesLove  / Sue Ashley (Granny)
    Dearest Stephen :  We all missed you so very much this Xmas .  Hope time makes it better for all of us .  Love you til forever  Granny                                                                       Close

Happy Birthday!  / Rick
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUDDY!!!!! Remembering you and your party here t the house last year. Wish I could do it again. Just came back from Kroger and had to make room in the freezer... the left over bag of ice from the party was still there. Not what I needed at midnight on the 23rd. I love you kid! and I miss you. :( Close

The Last time...  / Tiffany Pack (Friend)
I first me Stephen through my boss who's cousin grew up with Stephen. I thought he was the most cocky arrogant person. Then we hung out a few times. then more and more often. Soon enough I fell hard and fast for him. I loved him more than anything. I got on a plane onJune 4th, 2005 to go to Cheyenne Wyoming. I dont know if he told anyone but I had bought him a plane ticket to come out there for week and see me. I talked to him every single night. I will never forget that last conversation. It was nearing 2 am. And I had to babysit early, and he was with Nick, I guess at bailey's?. So I told him that I was going to bed and that I loved him that I would see him in a few weeks. To be careful and have fun. * As I choke in tears now* He laughs and says, I am alwasy careful. I'll see you soon. I love you...tell Logan (my nephew) whats up little buddy.
Those words still swarm my head. When I got that call I felt so utterly helpless being 1212 miles away. I am deeply sorry to his family. I never met any of you, But I can onyl send my love and continued prayers. Close

Wish we could talk  / Rick
This tour I am out on right now end's on your B'day (12/23) and I can honestly say thaqt in 14 years of touring it is the worst tour that I have ever had to endure. I wish for those telephone conversations so that I could vent and then have you tell me something "uniquely Stephen" and make me laugh about your latest exploit. I am heading to Europe for my vacation after the Christmas holiday. We talked about you going this year and I am going to miss not having you along to show you some of the cool thing's that are there to see. Remember Amsterdam? :) Love ya' Kid! I miss you!!!! Close

tree / Mom
well, we put the Christmas tree up tonight. we got the lights on, they are burning bright. Jennifer was thrilled. she could finally decorate her way, using anything, and everything. the entire upstairs was just for her. then, we found your little gingerbread man you made in kindergarden, with your picture on it. maybe we can finish tomarrow. We miss you. Close

Notice to All  / Rick
This is MY website dedicated to my friend. I have read and re-read all the comments over the last few day's. I have been to busy to respond until now. I have removed the comments that offended Stephens Mom as well as the comments that Stephen's Mom left. Also the response to those comments from by-stander. I have also removed my comments that I posted in the "about him" section of Stephens site dealing with Nick and the trial. Because as "by-stander" say's this is a memorial site and I have made it a point to step away from that. This is however MY! website and I will not allow anymore negative comments by anyone. I would ask that bystander and sandra (Stephen's Mom) somehow try to communicate with each other by e-mail dircetly. Sandra has so many questions about that night that need answered. I implore you to speak with her somehow. Close

Im Sorry  / COLE AKA FAT BOY Vinson (friend)
    Im sorry about the loss. I knew steven pretty well but everyone that i knew called him by his last name Turney. Turney was a great guy he if you needed anything he was willing to help you if he was able to. My best memories of Turney was when he lived off of m'boro rd. i use to go over there and he would come to my house in donaldson. i use to take that man to work when he worked at IHOP those were the days i wont ever forget him and i just wanted to say that everyone that knew Turney knew that he was a good guy and we will ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM AND MISS HIM.

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Thanksgiving / Rick
I am glad that I am not home for the holiday. I remember last year having you at the house for dinner...before you went to your Mom's to eat again....Mr piggy :) Anyway; you're in a better place and I have come to terms with that even though I miss having you around. I love ya' Kiddo! Close

help / Mom

stephen was a kid full of life, he had a lot of life yet to live. If anyone can help me find out what really happened, please do so. he should not have died in vain. someone could and should speek out! i need to know where he was that night, and exactly what happened. i need to know who he was with, before the crash. someone-- please help me

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