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Mom     (September 2nd 2010)

Hi Tommy

Well the day after grandpa's service I was watering there lawn and a hawk landed on the phone wire just 10 ft. away from me. Then flew to the phone pole in front of the house. Grandpa always pointed to that pole when birds would land or a squirrel would be up on it. The hawk turned around looked at me up and down then flew away. It gave me chills. Grandma and Dickie saw it too.

I know all is well.
Love, Mom

Mom      (August 25th 2010)

Tommy, your grandpa Paul passed away today August 24, we are all so sad. We know that you are together and will watch over us. I told grandpa to give you a hug for me. I will miss you and my dad forever.
Love, Mom

Tracy  email   (August 3rd 2010)

Hi Tommy - I was just in Colorado & of course you always come to mind when I'm there. I did not make it to the Butte this time but I did get to see Ruben & many dear CB friends. We went to a concert at Redrocks. I was hoping Michael and his big head would come too but he couldn't make it. There was lots of laughter & I could totally imagine you right in the mix with everyone giggling away. Best laugh ever - still! Lots of love to you & the Villanueva family. xoxo, Tracy

mom     (July 19th 2010)

Tommy

I sure could use one of your long lasting hugs. Wish you were here with me.

Love
Mom

Rachel Buchan  email   (July 13th 2010)

Hi Tommy, I just wanted to stop by and say that I was thinking about you today. I was on Facebook, and thinking about how when I first started using it, I thought that one day I might see you there. I still didn't know what had happened, of course. I was thinking about a song that always reminds me of you: "Games Without Frontiers" by Peter Gabriel. You would probably be surprised to know that I still remember that song playing the night we spent so long talking in your dad's truck. It was just such a nice memory, and I remember at one point you started laughing during our conversation, I said "What's so funny??" and you said, "No, nothing...nothing's FUNNY, I'm just having FUN." I just remember that as a moment of sweet joy, and that's why the song stuck with me. I'm going to go download it when I get home from work, so I can think about you when it plays. Miss you.

Mom     (July 12th 2010)

Tommy

I went Kayaking with dad and Michael today. My first time. Did you hear me call your name? I wanted to make sure you were looking. Pretty cool uh? It was a very nice day. I felt at Peace. Wish you could have been with us. You were with us in spirit. Love you and miss you.

Mom

Mom     (July 4th 2010)

Tommy, it is the 4th of July today. I watched the CB Parade online. I couldn't help and remember all the times we all watched it together in CB. I got to see Michael , Chris Cox, Robin and the boys online too. They stood in front of the camera and waived. You were missed at the family reunion yesterday. I look around and see all your cousins that are the same age you would be. My heart ached for you yesterday. But then it always does. Love you my son.

Forever your Mom

Mom      (July 2nd 2010)

Tommy, it is once again our Family reunion tomorrow. It will never be as fun as they were when you and Michael could be here. I will think of you as always and you will be missed. I wish both you and Michael could be here. We love you both so much. God Bless.

Mom

Rachel Buchan  email   (June 22nd 2010)

Tommy, I can't believe I didn't know you had left this earth so long ago. A piece of my heart broke when I found out; you were very special to me and I always thought I'd see you again. I read every entry in your guestbook, and the beautiful messages that your mom sends you on holidays and "just because" moved me to tears. I showed them to some of my friends and they were in tears as well. Those messages caused me to email your mom and introduce myself, and I'm so glad I got to talk to her. I told her how much you meant to me. I'll always remember our long talks at parties, just you and me, where we may as well have been the only two people in the room. I'll always remember the night we were driving home from a party with a bunch of other guys and your white VW bus ran out of gas. All the guys bailed out and scattered in different directions, but you immediately made it your responsibility to see that I got home safely. We walked ten blocks to your parents' house at 1am so that you could borrow your dad's truck to take me home. The streets were so dark and quiet as we walked, but I felt so safe with you. Then when we got to my place, we sat in the alley in the truck for another hour because we just weren't done talking. You gave me the biggest, best hug when I left. I will also always remember the night at the bar when you told me you were moving back to Colorado. I touched your arm and said, "But I don't want you to go." you said, "I know. I'll miss you too, but I'll be back!" For all these years I believed that was true, and I'm so, so sad, but I also know you live on in spirit and in the hearts and memories of all these people who loved you so much. I was so lucky to be able to call you a friend, and I'll miss you forever. Love you, Tommy V.

Mom      (June 20th 2010)

Tommy , today is Father's Day. Your brother Michael is here. We are happy about that. He gave dad a very funny card. We will try and make it a good day for dad. He misses you very much. We all do.

Love you, Hope you can feel it.

Mom  email   (June 12th 2010)

Tommy
Today they are dedicating the new Tommy V. Field in Crested Butte. It is a beautiful field. Dad and I cannot be their today but Michael and a lot of your friends will be. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we are sure in everyone elses today too, who knew you. We love you Tommy.

Love, Mom

Meaghan  email   (June 7th 2010)

Hi Tommy! I went to visit your parents last week. I miss them already. So wierd, almost like they're my parents. I thought of you the whole way home. I've been thinking of you so much since Jack was born, and even more now. He's such a cutie. You would love him. He followed your mom all around the house and just stared at your dad. Wish you were here. Love you.

mary covelli  email   (May 18th 2010)

Still think of you and missing you, especially as we are approaching the soft ball season!!!!

mary covelli  email   (May 18th 2010)

Still think of you and missing you, especially as we are approaching the soft ball season!!!!

Mom      (May 9th 2010)

My Dear Tommy

It is Mother's Day today. The first person I thought of when I opened my eyes this morning was you. I could hear you say Happy Mothers Day Mom. I am sure you were here. I will try Tommy.
I received a beautiful card from your brother and a beautiful coral charm.
He is in Cortez on a bike race. I am sure you are with him too.

We heard from a lot of your friends and family this week. The first week in May is a hard one for us and all the people that loved you. You are in my thoughts today as always. I wish both my boys were here.
Love, your Mama

Cousin Esper  email   (May 4th 2010)

Tommy, I can't believe you've been gone so long:( . I miss you and don't feel complete at family gatherings because you're not there. I know you're there in our hearts, and memories but I wish I could hug you. I know you're mom and dad miss you so much! You're their baby no matter how old you are;). The lord has given them incredible strength and they as well as michael are looking forward to the day that they see you again. Grandma and I talk about you and she misses you too! Her "Que chulo". May you rejoice in the LORDS presence!!

Auntie Melissa     (May 3rd 2010)

Really missing you...I think about you everyday. Say 'Hi" to my mom.
M

Andrea Schultz     (May 3rd 2010)

Cannot believe it has been 8 years. You are in my thoughts. Thank you again for bringing me here. Holding on to the memories I have of my short time with you. Still family, will always be family. So excited to play on the new ball field in your honor. Keep watching over the little boy, he needs you. You are missed.

Roland     (May 3rd 2010)

Thinking of you and your family. I can't wait to step onto your new baseball field this spring. Keep watching over your folks and your brother.

Roland

Mom and Dad  email   (May 3rd 2010)

Tommy
It is late and time to go to bed. I cannot stop thinking about you. My heart aches for you. I miss you so very much. It has been 8 years since that night you left us. I think of you everyday. Your dad, your brother and I miss you so much. We had a nice visit with Meaghan and her husband yesterday. You would love her son Jack. Still can't get over the fact he was born on May 3. He is a beautiful little boy. I am sure we will be seeing more of each other. It was good to be with her.

Tomorrow we will go out like we do every year and do something you would have enjoyed doing. We are sending you love. We hope you can feel it.
We Love you Tommy

Mom     (April 4th 2010)

Tommy
It is Easter morning. Thinking of you and all the beautiful days we all had together. I am missing you very much. Sending all my love. I hope you can feel it.

Love you forever

Arrone (Artie)  email   (March 15th 2010)

Tommy,
I will never foret our trip to CA from CB with you and your parents.
Love and blessings to you and your family.
Arrone and Taulere Appel

Mom     (February 14th 2010)

Tommy

Today is Valentine's Day. You are forever in my heart. I miss you everyday.

Love you always mijo.

Mom

Mom     (January 23rd 2010)

Tommy, Today is January 23, 2010. It is eight years ago today that we saw you last. You had come home for Christmas. You usually only stayed for a week but, this time you stayed for a month. Michael was here too from Fort Bragg where he had been going to school. How I treasure the time you spent with us. You and I had some good talks. I listened while you talked about your job and your future. You wanted to make some changes. I remember you thinking you might want to go to Hawaii. I wish you would have had that chance. I wish you would have had the chance to be married and have children. You would have been an amazing husband and father. I wish you were still here with us so much. I go through that time over and over again in my head and I thank God that he allowed us to have that precious time with you. We all miss you very much. Your grandma Josie and I talk about you a lot. Your grandparent's miss you. Tommy, you left us so many happy memories. It is those memories, your brother and your love that keeps us going. Loving you always, forgetting you never. Sending a big hug and all my love.

I love you, I love You, I love you
Your Mama

Mom     (January 1st 2010)

Tommy

Missed your call this morning.
Love and miss you very much.

Mom

Jennie , Edgar & Michael     (December 31st 2009)

Another year has passed. Today is the last day of 2009. Still hard to believe we are ending another year and starting a new year without Tommy. Thank you for visitng this site. Love to all of you and peace in 2010.

Mom and Dad     (December 25th 2009)

Tommy
It is Christmas morning. The tree is lit, the fireplace on, your candle is burning and Christmas carols are playing and the coffee is brewing. Our hearts are missing you. We will get through this day like all the other days. That is what you would want us to do. You loved Christmas. You loved life. We love and miss you very much. You will be in our thoughts today as always. Merry Christmas Tommy.

Love
Mom and Dad

Mom     (December 21st 2009)

Tommy

I am missing you so much. This time of the year is probably the hardest time without you. The tree is nicely decorated and all the ornaments from the Tree of Life are hung also. The card you made for Dad and I when you were in Kindergarten is there too. It is a Santa Claus made from construction paper wishing dad and I a Merry Christmas. It is signed I love you, Tommy. I am so glad I saved it. It means so much to your dad and I. This is our 8th Christmas without you physically here. Just know that you are in our hearts and still so much a part of this family. We all miss you and love you. Merry Christmas in Heaven Tommy.

Love
Mom

Mom     (November 25th 2009)

Tommy
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving day and it is also my birthday. I wish you could be here. I am missing you so much. Michael is here and for that I am so greatful. I give God thanks always for the two wonderful boys he gave me and your dad to raise. We have beautiful memories of you and love you with all our hearts. I am sending you all my love. Both our families will be together tomorrow at grandma's . Just know you will be remembered and we will all give thanks that you were in our lives. Sending you all my love. I hope you can feel it.
Love
Mom

lindsey lee  email   (November 11th 2009)

How did you like the wedding??? :) talking to you, grandpa and my grandmama before i walked out really calmed me down. i know you guys were with us. i love you cousin xoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Mom and Dad     (October 28th 2009)

Tommy

Today is our anniversary. We have been married for 42 years. Dad and I want you to know that we love and miss you very much. I know that you are very proud of us today. You and your brother have always been the most important part of our life together. We will be thinking of you today. Wish you were here.

Love Always......

Cousin Esper  email   (October 20th 2009)

Happy Birthday Tommy! At times I still can't believe that I can't pick up the phone and call you. I miss you and think about you always. This is our birthday month, 41 ! You will always be in our hearts and wondeful memories.
I know you're celebrating at the feet of Jesus! A Kiss from me to you sent to heaven on eagles wings!!!

Love,
Esper

Auntie Melissa     (October 20th 2009)

Happy Birthday Tommy!!!! Miss you!

Andrea Schultz  email   (October 20th 2009)

Happy Birthday my Libra Brother. It is always bitter sweet to celebrate my birthday the day before yours. Celebration of Life. Celebration of your life. Still in the lives of people who love you every day. Thinking of you today, all day. Happy Birthday Tommy. You are missed.

Mom     (October 20th 2009)

Tommy- Today is your birthday. It is a day with so many emotions. It is one of the proudest days of my life. The day I became a mother. Your mother. God truly blessed me. I miss you so much. We all do. I will be thinking of you today like everyday. Dad and I are going out today and do something you would enjoy. Michael went to your resting place to watch the sun come up this morning. He sent us pictures and we talked to him while he was their. I felt that all four of us were together. Your love and your spirit lives on. It lives in us. I love you, Michael and your dad so much. We are family and you will always be with us. Happy Birthday in Heaven Tommy. I love you. I hope you can feel it.

lindsey  email   (October 20th 2009)

happy birthday to my cousin! i love you and miss you. my wedding is in a few weeks; i'm sure you'll be with us. bring grandpa too :)
big hugs and much lovexo-Lindsey lee

Teresa Ackenback-Medina  email   (October 20th 2009)

I can't believe that you've been gone for 7 years, it seems like yesterday we were little kids sitting at the table at my house on 10th and grand and you were cracking jokes, with a serious face, you were making me and Cissy laugh so much, before we knew it your mom and dad came to pick you up and take you home to your grandmas house, since you were visiting from Colorada, your home.... Happy Birthday Tommy...........

always a friend.....
Teresa Ackenback-Medina

Barnaby  email   (October 18th 2009)

Tommy, I find it hard to put into words the loss I feel knowing that I will never see the smile that I remember so well from the days that I used to call you "Laughing Tommy"!However you and your family will always have a place in my heart that never be erased.
Love; always, Barnaby

Mom     (October 10th 2009)

Tommy
Today is your brother's birthday. He is 36. I wish you could be with him enjoying the day. I am sure he is thinking of you today. You always made birthdays fun. October has always been our month. With both of your birthday's and our anniversary. You are still a very important part of those day's. You are thought of always. Missing you and sending all of my love.
Love
Mom

Tracy  email   (September 20th 2009)

Tommy V! Just got home from a CB visit yesterday. I finally got to see your little bro after too many years. We had a fun night with friends - lots of silly laughing just like it always was with you. Still missing your laugh & big hugs. Thinking of you & the whole V-Family.

Love, Tracy

Mom     (September 8th 2009)

Missing you every day.
Love, Mom

Mom      (August 4th 2009)

Tommy

Will be in Crested Butte in a few days. I am looking forward to going. It is a peaceful place and it is a place we all have loved for a very long time. Just know I will look for you everywhere I go. I always expect to see you. I expect to see you pass by in the plumbing truck. Remember how you would drive by the condo after working out at the club and wave to me. I sat there drinking my coffee waiting for you. You would give me the biggest smile. If, I close my eyes I can still see you and feel the love you had for me. I feel closer to you when I am in the Butte. I will see you in the clouds and the stars that shine. It will be a full moon on Thursday. We can look at it together. Missing you more. Love, Mom

Mom     (July 18th 2009)

Tommy
Another family reunion today. My side of the family. Wish you could be here. Michael couldn't make it to this one. Just know you both will be missed today.
Love, your Mama

Mom     (July 8th 2009)

Tommy
I Love you. Missing you so much.

dad     (June 21st 2009)

Tommy
Today is Father's Day. Missing you.

Mom and Dad     (June 6th 2009)

Tommy
Today is our Palacios Family Reunion. Michael was able to come this year. Wish you could be here too. You will be missed as always.
We Love You Mijo...

Taylor  email   (May 29th 2009)

Hey tommy! Guess what I\\\'m a senior !! can you believe it! wish you i could celebrate with you! i miss you and love you

lindsey  email   (May 27th 2009)

so my jude is gonna be 4 months in a week... weird...he's starting to sit up, which is scary..he flops everywhere. he just realized he can make bubbles as he drools :)he's so freaking cute i can't stand it! and sometimes when he lays on the couch he stares and laughs and "talks" to nothing...i'm sure it's your silly face. love you and give grandpa a hug for me. my baby just farted for you... love you.
xo-lindsey lee

Meaghan Young  email   (May 26th 2009)

Hi Tommy! I miss you as always. I gave birth to a son on May 3rd, 2009. His name is Jack Finn Evans. Just wanted you to know. I didn't even realize the date until a few days later. I was in labor for a very long time and my midwife kept telling me that he was coming on the 2nd, but he was a stubborn little guy and wanted to wait just a little longer. I wish that you could see him, but then again, I know that you can. I love you!! Meaghan

Mom     (May 10th 2009)

Tommy
Today is Mother's Day. You always made the day special. I will always be proud to be your mom. Missing you.
Love
Mom

Mom     (May 3rd 2009)

Tommy
I am missing you so much. Today I will remember all the wonderful days we had together. I wish there could have been more. I am grateful and was blessed for the time we had together. I can only imagine what life would have been like for all of us if, you were still here. I can close my eyes and still see your handsome face. If, I am quiet and still I can hear your voice and feel you close. I can hear that big beautiful laugh of yours. I will miss you all the days of my life Tommy. We all will.
Love
Mom

Mom and Dad  email   (May 1st 2009)

Remembering Tommy
We remember you son with gratitude for having given us the most precious gift of all. Your Love. We miss you Tommy more than words could ever say. God Bless

Mom     (April 12th 2009)

Tommy
It is Easter Sunday. Missing you..
Love and God Bless
Mom

Mom     (April 4th 2009)

Tommy
Another ski season has gone by in CB. I am sure you would be skiing this weekend with Michael and friends. During ski season. I picture you coming down the slopes with a big smile on your face. I can even hear you laughing. I really miss you Tommy. I miss you everyday. Sometimes more. Today is one of those days. It does not get easier. A lot of things going on. Wish I had you to talk to face to face. You had a way of making things feel like it would all be okay.
Sending love and a big hug.
Mom

lindsey lee  email   (April 3rd 2009)

yo! so i'm getting married in vegas in nov. i'm sending out the save the dates soon. just wanted to tell you. i know you'll be there. i really wish you were.
love you tons xoxoxoxox
your favorite cousin,
:) linds

Andrea  email   (March 27th 2009)

Tommy,
As life and death happens, another few lives have been lost to rock this community. A reminder to live life to the fullest and love with every fiber of our being. To dance like no one is watching and love like you have never been hurt before. A necessary reminder of the short time some of us have while others are left to figure it all out. A reminder that the memories and moments we have with one another are precious. To live intentionally and love freely. You are still a vivid fond memory to me. This Town has many voices that speak of you often. You are loved every day.

Mom     (February 14th 2009)

Tommy
Forever in my heart. Today and always.
Love you so much.
Mom

Mom      (February 1st 2009)

Tommy
Thinking of you as always. It is Super Bowl Sunday. I am remembering how much fun you had watching the game with all your friends at the Spur. Especially when you had a winning square and the Broncos were playing. Yesterday was your Dad's 60th Birthday. Michael came home and surprised him. We went to PF Chang's for dads birthday. Grandma went too. I know you were their in Spirit. It was a nice evening. Lindsey had her baby this morning. A boy. Now we have two new members in the family in the last 8 month. I know how excited you would have been for Linds and Jessica. They are now mothers. Wish you were here. Missing you..
Love Mom

Mom and Dad     (January 23rd 2009)

Tommy

Thinking of you today as always. It has been seven years since we saw you last.
We miss you very much. Our hearts still ache for you.
Love Mom and Dad

COUSIN BOBBY  email   (January 11th 2009)

HI JENNIE, EDGAR, MICHAEL & TOMMY.

TONIGHT I RECIEVED A PHONE CALL FROM COUSIN BOBBY (SAN PEDRO). IT WAS NICE TO HEAR FROM HIM.WE HAD A NICE CHAT.IT NEVER SEEMS TO FAIL THAT WHEN I HEAR A VOICE FROM SAN PEDRO,I IMMEDIATELY THINK OF YOU AND YOUR MOM. WE THINK OF YOU OFTEN.YOU ARE ALWAYS IN OUR PRAYERS!!

BOBBY & MADDIE SEPULVEDA

Jennie, Edgar and Michael  email   (December 31st 2008)

Dear Family and friends

Another year has passed. Today is the last day of 2008. We want to thank all of you for visitng the website and staying in touch. Your words are appreciated and a comfort to us. Thank you for remembering Tommy. May 2009 bring you love and peace.

Mom and Dad     (December 25th 2008)

Tommy

It is Christmas morning. We miss you.
Love
Mom and Dad

Mom     (December 16th 2008)

Tommy

It is almost Christmas again. I really, really miss you.
Love, Mom

Mom     (December 3rd 2008)

Tommy
We are leaving Colorado in the morning. It has been a very nice visit here. My birthday party was a lot of fun. Many of my long time friends from the Butte came. The rest of the week was very peaceful and relaxing. We stayed in most of the time since it was snowing and just enjoyed the views from the condo. Town is starting to look like Christmas with all the holiday decorations. You once told me that God lives here. I think you are right. I thought of you so much. I thought of all the great times you had here. You are not forgotton. People still think of you and I know they miss your friendship. We hope to come back in the Spring time. Love you and miss you very much.
Love
Mom

Mom     (November 26th 2008)

Dear Tommy

Today is November 26th my 60th birthday. We are in Crested Butte. I wanted to be here. A place that we all love. If, birthday wishes could all come true you know what that wish would be. Tonight, I will be with family and friends to celebrate this milestone birthday. You will be thought of and missed. You see people cannot look at me and not think of you. I love you and miss you very much. Thank you for all the love you gave me. I can still feel it.
Love you forever, your MOM

MAUREEN  email   (November 19th 2008)

DEAR JENNIE AND EDGAR,

JENNIE AFTER TALKING WITH YOU AT THE BABY SHOWER. I REMEMBER WE TALKED ABOUT TOMMY AND THIS WONDERFUL SITE. TOMMY WAS TRULY BLESSED TO HAVE SUCH WONDERFUL PARENTS LIKE YOU. A LOVING FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I LEAVE YOU ALL WITH
THIS IRISH BLESSING
MAY THE ROAD RISE TO MEET YOU
MAY THE WIND BE ALWAYS AT YOUR BACK
MAY THE SUN SHINE WARM UPON YOUR FACE
THE RAIN FALL SOFT UPON YOUR FIELDS
AND UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN
MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND
WI

Rhiannon  email   (October 31st 2008)

Well cousin, I just wanted to say i miss you and I'm thinking of you. Wow, the big 40! I cant believe it. You always seemed so much older than me, probably because you used to tease me so much! I wish you were here! No matter how much time goes by you are missed a bunch. I love you and you are always in my heart. I'm just happy I have you watching over me! And when you see me making stupid decisions please give me a sign! I know I can always count on you! I love you!!!!


Luv your favorite Cousin
Rhiannon

John Cowell  email   (October 26th 2008)

Dear Tommy,

My wife Michelle, daughter Maile and I just moved back to town. I keep hoping we're going to run into you in town. After moving away from CB so many years ago, coming back and getting to hang out with you was always a treat. Luckily my wife got to meet you at the Bacchanale in the Spring of 2001, but unfortunately, didn't ever get to see you play hockey!

It's not the same around here without you.

John

Mom and Dad     (October 25th 2008)

Tommy
Dad and I will be celebrating our 41st Anniversary this weekend. We received a nice card from Michael today. He was early! He said that he was proud of us. Just know that we will be thinking of you and Michael on our special day. You both are a very important part of our life together. I know that you are proud of us too. Wish we could all be together to celebrate. Love and missing you.

andrea schultz  email   (October 21st 2008)

Happy Birthday my Libra Brother! Hard to believe yet another year has passed. The poem posted and published in the CB News is perfect. As we all move along with our lives, growing, learning, living, it is so beautiful to see the memories and people we take along with us. Some come and go, barely noticeable or making little impact, and others remain a crucial, special element of who we have become and will continue to be. Tommy, your memory and presence has carried with so many and continues to. Your memory, smile, humor and love have stayed close by.
October, such a special month. No matter how many years pass, you will always be a huge influence on the decision to move to Crested Butte which has assisted in the life my son and I live today. My heart is filled with love for you, Michael, Jennie and Edgar and always will.. Happy Birthday.
Love Andrea

Mom   email   (October 21st 2008)

Tommy
We are home now. Dad and I drove up to Santa Barbara for the day. The drive was beautiful along the coast and we even had a Hawk fly over us several times. We spoke to your brother several times today. He is missing you. We have very special memories of you and today dad I talked about a lot of them. We cryed and we laughed. We love and miss you very much Tommy. We received several e-mails and calls from your friends and family for that we are grateful. You are missed by many. Happy Birthday...

Love always Mom

Mary Escobar-Estrada  email   (October 20th 2008)

"Happy Birthday TOMMY" from your cousins here in San Pedro: Mary,
Megan, Johnyrey & Ruben, too. If they celebrate birthdays in "HEAVEN"
I'm pretty sure they're putting on the biggest bash for you.

With Peace, Love & Light,
Mee

your favorite Auntie Melissa  email   (October 20th 2008)

Happy Birthday to you!!!!
We really wish you could be here to torture your great nephews. They would love you!
Miss you much,
Tia Mel

Mom and Dad  email   (October 20th 2008)

Tommy
It's your 40th birthday today. We wish you could be here with us. We are going out today to do something you would have enjoyed. We can only imagine how life would be now if you were here. We miss you very much. You were a gift to us.
We love you. God Bless you son.

Mom and Dad     (October 17th 2008)

In the rising of the sun and its going down, we remember him
In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter, we remember him
In the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring, we remember him
In the rustling of the leaves and the beauty of autumn, we remember him
In the beginning of the year and when it ends, we remember him
For as long as we live, he too shall live for he is a part of us, as we remember him

Forever loved, missed and never Forgotten

Mom     (October 14th 2008)

Dear Tommy
You have been on my mind so much. I am always thinking of you. October has always been our month of celebrations. Michael's birthday on the 10th, yours on the 20th and our anniversary on the 28th. This year would have been your 40th birthday. I can only imagine the big party we would have had for you or maybe it would have been a good time for all of us to go on a family trip. Dad and I have been talking about you so much these last few days. Just missing you more than ever. I miss our talks, your laughter and all the silly gestures you would make just to make me laugh. I miss how special you always made me feel. You made me feel so loved. We continue to go to Crested Butte. I still look for you everywhere. I expect you to walk in at any moment. Your friends still speak your name and for that we are grateful. You are missed by so many. I love you so much Tommy. I am so proud to be your mom. I wish you could be with us now. Just know on your birthday as always I send all my love. I hope you can feel it. My Mijito
Love you forever
Your Mama

Tracy  email   (July 15th 2008)

Hi Tommy - I just returned from the Butte. Went on a hike up to green lake with Ruben & I'm pretty sure you dropped in to say hello. At least it felt like it. I'm thinking about you & your family & still missing your laugh & big hugs. love, Tracy

Mom     (May 11th 2008)

Tommy
Today is Mother's day and I am really missing you. You will be in my thoughts as always. I received a very nice card from Michael and a beautiful e-mail. He is missing you too. How lucky am I to have two great boys.
Love
Mom

Louie & Rosie Ybarra  email   (May 6th 2008)

Edgar & Jenny
Today I went into your sons website. It was so loving and beautiful it brought me to tears. We had a nice time last night with the both of you telling us stories of Tommy. We never had the privilege of meeting him. Seeing his pictures show us what a fun loving son he was and how the people around him also loved him so much just as the both of you still and always will. We hope to see you soon.

Taylor  email   (May 4th 2008)

Love and miss you tommy!

Esper  email   (May 4th 2008)

I can't believe it's been six years since you've been gone. It seems like just yesterday, but yet like an eternity. I miss you and think about you all the time. I miss your smile, your laughter and your big bear hugs. I know the Lord needed you with him, but the selfish part of me wants you here with us. Here with your mom,dad, Michael, and of course all of your family. The Lord has given your parents amazing strength to get through every new day without you. Though you are always with them in their hearts and memories. I know you would want them to have joy in this life, although to them it seems impossible at times. We all love you and miss you. Whenever we get together as a family at grandmas house there is always something missing, and that's you. I know Grandma misses you so much, her mijito. Well, I thank the Lord that we'll get to see you in heaven one day. I love you Tommy!!!
Love,
Your Cousin Esper

chris cox  email   (May 4th 2008)

T.V,
still thinking of you and miss you alot I tell my boys all of our stories at least the edited versions.We going to see you today at your grave. Make sure to fly by and say hi.
Love and miss you,
Cox Boyz

Gillian Atchley  email   (May 3rd 2008)

I miss you Tommy, really miss you. Had some moments today that i'm sure you sent our way. Little things that mean a lot, simple as the sun shining, warm enough to inpsire the first of the season's bbqs - which was surprisingly good! The evening was of the kind that makes you sit back and appreciate your life, and your family, and the glow on their faces as the sun sets. We had some smiles today. And I'm thankful for that, I think it's the only way to honor you properly on such a day as today...I'm sure you were there. I imagine you made the rounds and visited with so many of us... I love you Tommy - think of you often, and remember you deeply in my heart. Love, xoxo Gillian

RHIANNON CHAVEZ     (May 2nd 2008)

My dear cousin Tommy I miss you so much. You have always been with me in spirit and not a day goes by without a thought of you. You are greatly missed and I swear I can still hear your voice. Our family has not been the same without you. You were such an important aspect of our family. Holidays are a lot quieter and family dinners are not as funny. I love you so much I can't believe we haven't talked in so long. I cherished every memory and every laugh we have shared. There is so much I want to tell you cousin but I guess we can talk more in my dreams! I thank God for bringing you into my life even though it was too short of time. Im doing good because I know I have you looking out for me. Tommy you were an amazing man and I know we will see each other again. You are forever in my heart!

Luv your FAVORITE cousin,
Rhiannon

Mom and Dad  email   (May 1st 2008)

Tommy
We love and miss you so much. You are always in our thoughts. At times we can not even believe that you are not with us. It has been six years. You would have been turning 40 this year. I remember talking to you for the last time on May 2. The last words you said to me were I love you mom. We never hung up the phone without saying I love you. Tommy, I can still hear them in my head. We were blessed to have you in our lives. We are proud to be your Mom and Dad. Always have and always will. Forever
Love and Peace
Your Mom

Robyn     (April 29th 2008)

Hi Tomas,
I think of you quite often. I think of all the talks we had and how you always made me feel things were never as bad as they seemed. I'm training for a marathon, and on hills that seem 1,000 miles long, I ask you to help me out. I try and imagine what funny things you would say to keep me going. You would probably just offer me a ride to the nearest restaurant. I miss you for me, for your family and for my cousin. I miss you.

joe/tricia  email   (March 9th 2008)

Tom,
Tricia and I finally got the kids to bed on an exciting Saturday night and are sitting in the kitchen talking. Both of us started thinking about you. I have the Tim Mcgraw song on my ipod "My old Friend" and we put it on for you. Every time i hear it my mind floods with thoughts of you and I usually end up laughing and crying at the same time. The verses
My old friend, I recall
the times we had hanging on my wall
I wouldn't trade them for gold
cause they laugh and they cry me
some sanctify me. They are woven
in the stories i have told and tell
again.
My old friend this songs for you
cause a few simple verses
was the least that I could do
to tell the world that you were here
cause the love and the laughter
will live long after! We miss you Tom

Mom     (February 14th 2008)

Tommy
My Sweet Valentine. Love you with all my heart.

Mike & Cindy Sacry     (January 28th 2008)

We send our Love

Mom     (January 23rd 2008)

Tommy
Today is January 23. I think of this date often. You see this is the last day I saw your handsome face, beautiful smile, big brown eyes and received my last hug from you. It has been six years. We were lucky that you were able to spend almost a month here at home that time. We had many talks and you shared many things with me. It is a time I will treasure forever. I believe it was a gift from God. You had never been able to spend that much time here before since you needed to be back at work. I remember that I didn't go to work that day until 1:00 PM. I waited until you and Ruben were ready to leave. I can still see you, Ruben, Dad and Grandpa standing on the sidewalk. I remember telling you. I am leaving first. I don't want to see you drive away. So, we hugged , we kissed goodbye and I drove to work with tears in my eyes already missing you. I didn't know that it would be the last time I would see you here. We spoke many times on the phone after that. I loved the fact that you liked to talk on the phone and that you would sometimes just call to say hi and to let me know you were thinking of me. You did the same with your dad. We both miss you very much Tommy. I know Michael does too. You are loved so much. I always felt special around you. You had a sense of humor like no other person I know. You could always make me laugh. Remember when you told your dad not to wear that burgundy colored shirt. That was funny. We laugh and think about that often. You had a kind and loving soul. A beautiful spirit. I love you and I will miss you forever. We all do.

Edgar, Jennie and Michael     (December 31st 2007)

Dear family and friends
Hard to believe that this is the last day of 2007. We want to thank everyone for visiting Tommy's website. Your words and e-mails have comfort us so many times. We can come here and read so many of the memories you have of Tommy and our family. We hope to add some new photos so you can see what has been happening in Crested Butte with the Tommy Villanueva Field. Last year we added a drinking fountain in his memory and this summer we started building the dugouts. They should be completed in the Spring of 2008. You will have to come to Crested Butte some day and play some ball. Tommy would like that. May you have a wonderful new year. May there be PEACE in 2008.
Take care...Love to all...

Ruben Green  email   (December 25th 2007)

Hi Tommy, and family. I was just thinking about Tommy the other day and much he meant to my life and to my family. It's Christmas day and I can really feel his presence. My memories of Tommy are little bits and flashes strung together like a poem. I remember riding in a car and looking over at Tommy and seeing the snowcapped Colorado mountains behind him. I remember having a sleep over at the house near Santa Cruz waking up and eating breakfast together. I remember playing baseball in Crested Butte and seeing his smile and hearing his laughter. All beautiful memories of a person with such a big heart who touched everyone he came into contact with. I love you Tommy. You are in my heart forever.

Mom and Dad     (December 25th 2007)

Tommy
It is Christmas morning. We send you all our love.
You are missed.

Mom     (December 20th 2007)

Tommy
My favorite Christmas Story is about a little boy. Who grew up and continued to bring such pride and joy. He was deeply loved by his family and his gift was all the ways he added fun and laughter and smiles to so many days. If this story sounds like one you already know. That's because it's all about you Tommy a son who's cherished so!
I love you Tommy. I miss you . You are in my heart and in my thoughts always.
Peace and Love
Mom

taylor  email   (November 29th 2007)

So I had something very big happen! The other day at school,a college scout came to our school and wanted to talk to me because my english teacher told her about me...its a kind of arts school and i would so much rather go to DU but i was still happy to have a school talk to me!!!!Love you and miss you!

Mom     (November 26th 2007)

Tommy
It's me again. I have been thinking of you a lot today. Today is my birthday. I missed your call today. You were always the first one to call me in the morning. I received many calls and e-mails today and a beautiful gift from Michael with a very funny card. I still have one of the last cards you gave me . It is sitting with all the other cards I received in the last few days. This is what you wrote. Mom I wish that I could spend this day with you, but although I'm not there my heart is. I love you more than you know. Tommy. What a special card. Since it has no date on it. It will be my forever birthday wish from you. I can feel the love Tommy and your heart is always close to mine. I wish you could be here today too. Love you forever.

joejoeman  email   (November 3rd 2007)

T.V. I don't know what to say except I miss you so much. I could talk to you all night long if you were here but on this thing I just freeze up. Sitting with your Dad tonight is the therapy I need it is the link to you that makes me smile.I know I will never not feel your loss it hurts me today the way it did years ago. I so wish you were here to see my wife and kids you are still so apart of our lives and always will be. I love you and miss you. My BEST BUDDY!!

tricia garcia  email   (November 3rd 2007)

tommyv, thinking of you always and what we are missing out on w/out you. your advice is always present. wish i had it now. i enjoy your mom and dad as my own. you were a very lucky boy. we miss and deeply love you.

taylor garcia  email   (November 1st 2007)

Dear tommy,
I got to see your parents last night!!!!!! I was very exited. Your mom gave me this braclet and it is the most beutiful thing. She said i didnt have to wear it all the time..but we both know i will. I miss you every day. Everytime i think of you i smile because you were just that kind of person. I wish you could be here to see me now, I only have two more years of high school left YEAH..but i know that you are with me everyday. I never have to worry about being alone because i will always have you! Every good and beautiful thing that happens to me i get to share with you!!!!!
I love you very much..always have always will!!
TAY

Mom and Dad     (October 28th 2007)

Tommy
Dad and I are in Santa Fe, NM celebrating our 40th Wedding Anniversary. We are at La Fonda Hotel right on the Plaza. This is the place we all had dinner when we were all out here in 1999 for our vacation together. We will be having dinner here tonight. Dad and I have very nice memories of all of us here together. I can still see us all having fun, shopping and laughing. I remember you buying all of those earrings so you could pass them out at Christmas for all your girlfriends. You said you had to be ready. I thought that was funny. You were funny, loving and giving. Even though today is a day of celebration it is also a sad day for me and your dad. I always thought you would be here for all of our anniversaries. You always told me that you were proud of us and that you wanted to have what dad and I have. We love you and Michael so much. Our 40 years of married life have been blessed because you and your brother have been in it. You were born 8 days before our first anniversary Tommy. You were a gift to us. Just know that you are always with us and you will be missed forever. We love you. We treasure the photo that we have of you, Michael and Dad in the parking lot of the big Jackalope store here in Santa Fe. We were saying goodbye. You three were all being very funny. We were heading back to CA and you were going back to Crested Butte. So, many memories, we had some very happy times together. We treasure each one. I know you are proud of us today.
Love you always and forever.....

Rhiannon Chavez     (October 25th 2007)

Hey cousin, just want you to know how much i miss you! You are thought of everyday. You still have that special way of making me laugh. I'll be thinking of you, while tears run down my face and a second later I'll start cracking up rememebering something funny you did or said. Your face is carved in my memory and i can still hear your voice. I call out to you sometimes and I know you hear me. I feel your love and comfort all around me. You were the best person i have ever known! I wish you were here so desperately i miss our talks! Thank you for being you, the most sincere, loving, and funniest cousin ever! I love you and i'll see you in my dreams.
Love Your FAVORITE COUSIN,
Rhiannon (no matter what lindsey or esper say! lol)

lindsey  email   (October 23rd 2007)

yes, i'm late as always. happy birthday cousin! geez you're old! thank you for keeping me safe while i was in NY. and now i'm back behind the wheel in cali, you know the drill... love you and miss you everyday. xoxoxo.
love your favorite cousin (no matter what esper says),
lindsey lee

Andrea  email   (October 22nd 2007)

Tommy,
Happy Birthday Libra Brother. You are still missed every day from so many people's lives. Life is so unpredictable and often painful. The loss of your life is difficult for so many. Your memory lives on in many ways, the Tommy V. Field, The Ball Bash, your birthday, holidays and stories. Loving you and your family every day.
xoxo
Andrea

Pete Rinaldi  email   (October 20th 2007)

Just happened to click on your web page today. Don't know why, but it just happens to be your birthday. Really miss walking into 'The Spur', and seeing you turn around at the bar and smile at me. Miss you always, Pete Rinaldi

Melissa  email   (October 20th 2007)

Hey Tommy,
Happy Birthday!!!
Thanks for visiting me in Mexico, very cool.
Love you, miss you
Tia Melissa

Mom and Dad     (October 20th 2007)

Dear Tommy
We are thinking of you today what would have been your 39th Birthday. You were born 8 days before our first Wedding Aniversary. You were always with us. We wish you could be here with us now. We think and speak of you all the time and miss you so much. We remember how you loved to celebrate your birthday and be with family and friends. Well Tommy, today we will celebrate you for all the days we had together,the laughs the dreams and conversations we had. We can only imagine what life would have been like had you been able to stay with us longer. The time here on earth was to short. You are missed. We were blessed to have you for our Son. Michael was blessed to have you for a big brother.
God be with you
Love you forever and ever.......

Mom      (August 26th 2007)

Dear Tommy
Yesterday we celebrated your grandma Josie's 80th Birthday. It was at the place we celebrated grandpa's 75th. Although it was a beautiful celebration I couldn't help but miss you even more. We all did. Your cousin Rhiannon mentioned your name and Michael's since he couldn't make it to the party. My cousin brought and gave me a picture that was taken their in June of 2001. It is a picture of you, Michael and grandma. She was afraid to give it to me. Afraid I would cry. I did. But it is a picture I will always treasure. It was a day we all were together and had a lot of fun with family and friends. I love you Tommy and miss so much.
Love
Mom

Amber Levin  email   (May 17th 2007)

Key West. The "bi-polar" opposite of Crested Butte. Sitting here at sea level I forced myself to roam Tommy's web site. I was yanked up to 8,885 ft. in an instant. Remembering Tommy and the whole V family. Ruben's song playing along with a lifetime of memories came flashing through a computer screen. The tears came, my heart broke. The pain will ease, and I will thank God tonight, as I tuck in my daughter Zanna, for the love I have for all of you. Thanks for the memories.....until we meet again. Love Forever, Amber

Andrea  email   (May 7th 2007)

Tommy,
Okay, I think I finally have a bit of emotional stability to write to you. May 3rd is never an easy day. The last five years you have been a key role in my life yet I only spent one week with you. Some painful, some good. It goes to show how each person walking this planet can have a huge impact on another's life. Kaleb regularly asks me to tell him about how close I think the two of you would have been. It is interesting how you two are so completely connected yet you never met. This town is so full of love for you. Five years later and your memories, laughter, hugs and jokes are still floating in the air and vivid in everyone's hearts. You just were not here long enough, but I guess that is not for me to decide. I wish Michael had his brother back. I wish Jennie and Edgar could have their son back. I wish Kaleb and I had the family member that is so sorely missed. In my heart, Andrea.

chris cox  email   (May 6th 2007)

T.V,
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you.I am constantly telling my boys how much fun we used to have.They feel as though you are still alive even though they were born four days before you died.You would like my boys alot they make me laugh almost as much as you did.They often request to go "Tommys graveyard", which we do to say hi and you show up as a hawk, almost allways. Hope you didn't mind that I missed the morning ritual of shots and beers, instead me and the boys had waffels and milk. God I must be getting old.

Love ya man'
Chris, Chris, and Charlie

Rhiannon’s Tia Mary aka Totsie and Juju too(ewwwwwwwww)hehehe!!!      (May 4th 2007)

Jennie, Edgar and Michael,


I wanted to take the time to share when I ran into Tommy. It was here at Torrance Toyota, and I was walking out for lunch I looked up, and saw this good-looking man walking down the driveway, I said to myself, “that looks like Tommy”. I said, “HEY YOU!” and he turned around and just stared at me until he realized who I was. We both hugged each other and asked “how you been?” He was in a Hawaiian shirt and chanclas because it was hot out.

We talked for about 20 minutes I asked why he was here. He said his 4runner broke down and he wanted to check it out before the long drive home. We talked about his stay in Pedro and of course, Rhiannon and the things they did. He told me his car broke down in the middle of the street on PCH in Torrance. And that noooooooo body pulled over to help...and he was just tripping how rude everyone was over here. We laughed and I told him he was in the Ghetto!!!! He laughed!!! We both hugged and said see ya later. I called Rhiannon and told her “Hey I saw Tommy at Toyota today!” I told her what we talked about and she just laughed, and said, “Yup over in Crested Butte they pull over and help.”

As days, weeks, and months went buy I wanted to come and tell you how sorry I was. I never had a chance. ....I knew you just wanted to be left alone. When I heard all the cool things Tommy’s hometown was doing in his honor; the both of you were going back and forth getting things ready. All I could do was keep you in my thoughts and prayers. And I did. Rhiannon told me that there was going to be a web site in honor of Tommy. The other day it popped in to my head to look it up... WOW!!!. I have never seen a website in honor of someone. It’s great!!

The other night Rhiannon and I were just hanging out and we started talking about Tommy and that it was going to be five years, she could not believe it, and neither could I.

As I see you today, I can see the sadness in your eyes. I do not have to ask how you are doing, I know, but at the same time, I have seen you guys at dinner parties and you are living life, as Tommy would want you to do. It is good to see you getting out, having a laugh. Living life to the fullest and you know he is right there next to you, watching you, and laughing right along with you....

Remember     (May 3rd 2007)

When you remember me, it means that you have carried something of who I am with you, that I have left some mark of who I am on who you are. It means that you can summon me back to your mind, even though years and countless miles may stand between us. It means that even though I am gone, you can still see my face, hear my voice, my laugh and speak to me with your heart. For as long as you remember me I am never entirely lost.

joe garcia  email   (May 3rd 2007)

Today was " Tommy V Day" to all of your loving family and friends. Tony,Randy,Rosie,Turbo,Dave,Ben,Matty,Tyler,Hickey,others, and I enjoyed spending a great day together in tribute of your incredible spirit. You have touched all of our lives in so many ways and we all love you. I miss you my best friend Joe. p.s. I might have to watch Scar Face to night if you care to join me.

joe garcia  email   (May 3rd 2007)

Today was " Tommy V Day" to all of your loving family and friends. Tony,Randy,Rosie,Turbo,Dave,Ben,Matty,Tyler,Hickey,others, and I enjoyed spending a great day together in tribute of your incredible spirit. You have touched all of our lives in so many ways and we all love you. I miss you my best friend Joe. p.s. I might have to watch Scar Face to night if you care to join me.

Edgar , Jennie and Michael     (May 3rd 2007)

May 03, 2007
Today is a very difficult day for us. Just know that today we received many phone calls, cards and e-mails from all of you who love and miss Tommy very much. We want to thank you for remembering. It made a difficult day a little softer. We love you all.

Tara  email   (May 3rd 2007)

Tommy,
I can't belive how time goes so fast, yet so slow, how so much has changed. I miss you!
Here's growling at you!! (you know what I mean)
Love, Tara

Eric Jansen  email   (May 3rd 2007)

Today is Tommy V day 5/3/07 but there are several days that things happen that remind me of him. People, places, good times that we had together. You are not forgotten buddy!

Marni  email   (May 3rd 2007)

Hey Tommy,
Thinking of you today. I can't believe it's been 5 years. Wes & I were just talking about you the other day and missing you. I'm taking a walk after work today; if I see a hawk, I'll know it's you.
Love always,
Marni

Mom and Dad     (May 3rd 2007)

Dear Tommy

Missing you..

lindsey lee  email   (May 2nd 2007)

hey cuz. i'm all grown up now out on my own but i know i can count on you to be with me out here.i'm going to start auditioning soon so i'll need someone there for me. love and miss you lots and lots.
love, lindsey lee

Barry & Shelley  email   (April 29th 2007)

Hey Tommy,
Here we are in Hawaii again wishing you would have made this trip with us. Something about the ocean always makes a person feel alittle at peace and that's how we feel when we think about you. Barry see's you on that big wave right next to him. Well, our broilers broke again this spring as usual and we can't find anyone to fix it some things never change. In fact he's on the phone with your cousin right now. Hope things are good up there enjoying the scenery down here. By the way if you run into my Dad (the big Kahuna) give him a big Aloha for us he doesn't have his website set up yet.
We Love and miss you! Barry, Shelley, Jess and Jarod

Barry & Shelley  email   (April 29th 2007)

Hey Tommy,
Here we are in Hawaii again wishing you would have made this trip with us. Something about the ocean always makes a person feel alittle at peace and that's how we feel when we think about you. Barry see's you on that big wave right next to him. Well, our broilers broke again this spring as usual and we can't find anyone to fix it some things never change. In fact he's on the phone with your cousin right now. Hope things are good up there enjoying the scenery down here. By the way if you run into my Dad (the big Kahuna) give him a big Aloha for us he doesn't have his website set up yet.
We Love and miss you! Barry, Shelley, Jess and Jarod

Mom  email   (February 14th 2007)

Thinking of you today as always. I can still remember the Valentine's cards that I received from you. I miss you Tommy. You are in my heart forever.
Love
Mom

linds     (January 9th 2007)

just wanted to say hi. i have a couple friends that are with you now, joey and mario. take care of them please. i need a hug. love you and miss you lots.
linds

Edgar, Jennie & Michael     (December 31st 2006)

Dear Family and Friends

Another year has gone by. We want to thank all of you who have visited Tommy's website. Thank you for remembering him and thinking of us. He is missed so much. Tommy sure had his own way of making people laugh, he was a good person, a good son and I hope a good friend to anyone who may be reading this now. Edgar and I have been blessed to have two wonderful boys. We want to wish you all a Happy 2007. May you have lot's of love in your life, a beautiful family, good friends, good health and wonderful memories of Tommy. Please stay in touch. Words can't express how we feel when we visit this site and someone has shared a thought or a memory . Sometimes it brings tears other times it may bring us a smile. Usually it is both. Please continue to visit. We want to hear from you.
Happy New Year...Love Jennie, Edgar and Michael

Mary Covelli  email   (December 25th 2006)

Hey there Tommy V. I was thinking of you so much yesterday, being Christmas Eve. Thinking of your fmily as well. Still wishing I could see I could see that big smile and feel the hug.Send me one, I need it.Lots of love, Mary

Mom and Dad     (December 25th 2006)

Dear Tommy
It is Christmas Eve. Thinking of you, missing you and loving you always. We wish you were here.

Barnaby  email   (December 20th 2006)

As Christmas approaches I vividly recall the love that always surrounded Chris and I during the holidays spent with our dear friends;The Villanueva's and their extended family,which we considered as our own!Freedom just wasn't the name of the town
it also was the prevailing attitude displayed at the many festive celebrations Chris and I joyfully attended!
Tommy,I know that you will be watching over my beloved Chris as you always did in Watsonville or wherever!!!
Always Love,Barnaby..

MOM AND DAD     (October 29th 2006)

Tommy we missed you today our 39th anniversary. We had dinner with Michael and Andrea in Crested Butte. We thought of you through dinner and wished you could be with us. You are loved and missed. You will always be in our hearts and in our lives.
Love you forever

Mom  email   (October 20th 2006)

Tommy
Today is October 20th. A very special day in my life. Your birthday. You would have been 38. This morning I've been thinking of days past and how you enjoyed celebrating your day. Especially as a little boy. Your eyes would just light up and we would celebrate the day. I remember at the end of the day you would give me a hug and tell me that you loved me. Today I will celebrate you and try not to be so sad. I know that is what you would want me to do. I know that is what Michael would want me to do too. We all have happy memories of you Tommy. I hope today your family and friends will think of you and share a memory. I love you and miss you very much. Happy Birthday my son.
Love and Peace
Mom

robin cox  email   (September 12th 2006)

Tommy, I visit your site often, just to see your smiling face. We miss you so much and it seems like you are always by our side. Its been hard to find the right time or the right words to let you know how deeply you affect our lives. Chris and Charlie know that they have you to always look out for them. You will always be their uncle Tommy. We miss you. Love Robin

Tracy Cate  email   (September 5th 2006)

It's funny that the last entry was written about your laugh. I met a friend of a friend at a Durham Bulls (way over here in NC) a little over a year ago & his laugh reminded me SO much of yours. I kept hoping he would laugh again - it was bittersweet. I haven't seen this guy in a year and recently hung out with him again, appropriately, at another game. This time I sat next to him & told stupid jokes all night so I could hear your laugh Tommy. You woulda been proud. Miss you. I need to get to the Butte to see all the boys. Hi V-family.
Love, Tracy

Rob Braitling  email   (August 7th 2006)

Tommy, Just read a story about the water-fountain that was given to the Town of Crested Butte. I am very proud of your brother Michael. I had not been to your web-site since I read Chris Puckett’s entry and I lost it! He hit the nail on the head describing your laugh. I can still here it today! I don’t know how I will react when I return to Crested Butte, Seeing the park, and all your friends. It will be very tough for me. Always thinking about you and I smile when I think of your laugh!
Love, Rob Braitling

Dooley Ervin  email   (June 8th 2006)

Dear Tommy,

Your parents just forwarded a great photo from our Park City outing, where we watched Chris race in the World Cup. It created a bit of an issue for me, as I generally try and avoid crying at work...The other day I was talking to a friend of mine about you. What a pleasure to describe someone like yourself, someone whose smile was such an instant reminder of why we are all here. Oh, how the world could use more like you Tommy. You are truly missed!
Love,
Dooley
ps. please tell Gary I say hi and that I am trying to work hard...

joe garcia  email   (May 24th 2006)

Tommy,
This has been so hard for me to do and I don't know why. I think of you each and every day without fail. The problem is everytime I talked about you i would fall to pieces. lately I have finally been able to change my mindset from one of loss to understanding the incredible friend I was blessed with. I have to express like all your friends have what a great person you were but for me and the friendship we had I know I will never have that again in my life but I thank god for the time we had. I hate the fact that all my kids : bar Taylor : will never know uncle Tommy and the joy they would have had with you in there life. I had my 36 Birthday the other night and after partying at Randy's we went to the Eldo where right when I walke in your brother turned around and gave us a big smile I felt this frog in my throat for a minute and stood there but in one second I walked up and gave him a hug and later as I went home I thought of you and I smiled because that is how you would want me to feel and I love you. Your best friend forever. I miss you joe

Lindsey Lee  email   (May 16th 2006)

Nice page cuz! you're so "in"! I haven't been here in a while because I just couldn't. Sorry, you know I'm a chicken! I think about you all the time and miss you tons. hope you had a good day and my heart gives you love. Keep watching over me and give grandpa a hug for me. XXXOOOOOO
lindsey lee

Mom     (May 15th 2006)

Tommy
Thank you for the gift. I missed you today.. As always.

Love
Mom

Sherrie Vandervoort  email   (May 11th 2006)

Dear Tommy,
It's hard to believe it has been 4 years since I last saw your beautiful face. I miss you each and every day. You'll always be one of my very best friends,ever........I know you're around sometimes,I can just tell. Thanks for looking out for me and for listening. I brought out a gnome the other day. He's the only gnome I have ever seen with a tear in its eye. I'm going back this weekend to visit you (and the gnome). I LOVE YOU, Tommy V.
Love always,
Sherrie V.

matt nilson      (May 7th 2006)

So many years and so many tears... Some fun and some lost but I will never foreget you, my most favorite person. I only hope to be with you again later in life , no one has ever made me feel the way you did !!!! LOVE YOUR FRIEND ALWAYS Matt

Roland     (May 5th 2006)

Hey Tommy,

I just pulled out my fishing gear, thought about our golf game at the Cox's wedding, and smiled. Keep an eye on your mom, dad and your bro.

MELISSA VILLANUEVA  email   (May 4th 2006)

OKAY...SO I MEANT A HAWK...A TOMMYHAWK!

Andrea Schultz  email   (May 4th 2006)

Tommy, thanks again for bringing me here to Crested Butte to be with Michael. Not a day goes by where we don't miss you in our every day lives. It has been yet another year of continuing admiration for you from all of your many friends, family and loved ones. The spirit of Tommy V. is still kept alive every day in many ways. You are always with us.
-Andrea

cyndi lang  email url  (May 4th 2006)

tommy: went to visit yesterday with three red tulips for you. your hawk greeted me, and the clouds parted for a time. i sat with the sun so warm on my back and laughed again about the 'kissing line' - heehee! leave it to kessner! missing you. thinking of you. love you.

David LaPlante  email url  (May 3rd 2006)

Hey Tommy,

It was nice to hang out with you today and catch up. Those beers at lunch were a welcome break...a 4 hour Tommy-style lunch. When I threw the "I can't believe you don't have French dressing!" fit at the waiter he thought I was really serious. I'll let you know if they start carrying it the next time I go.

Miss ya. Jess says hi. Hope to make it out and see the all the Vs this summer.

David

Davi d Villanueva     (May 3rd 2006)

Tommy V. On my way home today, I drove by the coffee shop where I last saw you and that "life's great- shit eating grin" of yours. Damn I miss it, still hurts like it was yesterday. Tio, Tia & MV - love you Cuz'n DV

Tia Mel  email   (May 3rd 2006)

May 3, 2006

I was on my way home today, via the coast, and lo and behold there he was, the Eagle, Tommy.
Miss you lots!
Tia Melissa

Meaghan     (May 3rd 2006)

Miss you, MY

Robyn     (April 19th 2006)

Hi Tommy,
I've been thinking of you more than usual lately. You must be trying to tell me something. I'll start trying to listen with my heart and not my head. I hope your Dad, Mom and Micheal are doing well. I just wanted you to know you will never leave my heart or my thoughts. I love you and your familia.

Holly Hicks  email url  (March 14th 2006)

Tommy -
Your Mom was in the store today and I was reminded of how much you are loved and missed.

David Larriva  email   (February 23rd 2006)

Edgar, Jennie, & Mike,
To this day, what I remember most about Tommy was his fun loving attitude. I always admired the way he treated people; with kindness and respect. He was the shining example of an older brother and a son. I stumbled across this site today and I was happy to relive a few moments with Tommy. Edgar, Jennie, and Mike: you are always in our thoughts and prayers.

Dave

Jennie , Edgar & Michael     (December 31st 2005)

Dear family and friends
Today is the last day of 2005. Another year has gone by without Tommy here. We want to thank all of those who have visited this website. We know it is not always easy to express ones feelings into words.
We thank all of you who have stayed in touch. We love hearing from you, seeing you and talking about Tommy. He is missed everyday by his family. Our love to all of you. If, you are blessed to have children or your parents. Tell them everyday you love them and give them long special hugs. Just like Tommy did. Just like Marci Fenski said. Tommy gave hugs you could still feel an hour later.
Happy 2006. May you have a happy heart and may your health stay strong in the new year. Be safe. Look out for each other. Love and Peace

Mom and Dad     (December 25th 2005)

Dear Tommy
It is Christmas morning. Thinking of you as always. Missing you more than ever. Love you

Dario Villanueva  email   (November 20th 2005)

we send a warm greeting to all, we always remember you and thanks by being always in contact with us
With Love Dario Villanueva and Family

Mary     (October 20th 2005)

HEY YOU, THINGS HAVE BEEN A BIT DIFFICULT LATELY. DO YOU HEAR TALKING TO YOU UP THERE FOR A BIT OF GUIDANCE. HOW I WOULD LOVE A TOMMY V HUG THESES DAYS!!!!!

Leah and David Herlihy  email   (October 20th 2005)

Dear Edgar, Jennie and Michael,
We are thinking of you today and Tommy too. We've said special prayers with Lucy before bed that you will have a good trip to Crested Butte and that you can experience some peace around Tommy's birthday.
Happy Birthday to your wonderful son!
Love,
The Herlihy Family

Stephanie Souza  email   (October 19th 2005)

Happy Birthday Tommy!
I think of you often, every now and then I see a guy with dark curly hair and a profile similar to yours and I think could it be? The major difference is the smile he doesn't have your smile, no one does. Little by slow the hurt will ease, the tears will meet the tips of a smile at the mention of your name. You will never be far....
Aloha a hui ho
Steph

Mom and Dad     (October 16th 2005)

We thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new.
We thought of you yesterday and days before that too.
We think of you in silence, we speak your name with pride, and we relive our memories of living side by side.
Your memory is our keepsake with which we'll never part.
God has you in his keeping - We have you in our heart.

Lena Johansson  email   (July 13th 2005)

Jennie and Edgar,
This website brings tears to my eyes. What a beautiful tribute to Tommy. I only met him once at Jennie's birthday party, but I could see he was a very special person. What a comfort it must be to you to know how many people loved him and miss him.
Love
Lena Johansson

Amelia Zamora  email   (June 3rd 2005)

Edgar,Jennie, and Michael:
If I could catch a rainbow.....I would do it just for you,
and share with you it's beauty on the days your feeling blue.
If I could build a mountain........you could call your very own; A place to find serenity, a place to be alone.
If I could take your troubles......I would toss them in the sea; But of all these things I'm finding are impossible for me.
I cannot build a mountain or catch a rainbow fair; But let me be what I know best, (Family)A Friend......Someone who is always there.
We Love You,
Amelia, Margo, Michael, Sonya, Christina and Angelo.

Mary  email   (May 9th 2005)

I drive a lot, I do alot of "down time" on the highway, I often find myself looking into a bright blue sky and there you are. I miss you, I know you are here with all of us!!!!

Robyn & Jonell  email   (May 3rd 2005)

Dear Tommy,

My sister and I are sitting here thinking about the time you met us in Mesquite so we could pick up Nikki. You were determined to get me(Jonell) into the casino even though I was only 15. You succeeded and not only did I get in but you had me try my luck at blackjack and I had some cocktails too :) There are so many times when my sister makes a reference to a Tommy Time and says it all with a smile. That's what you brought to so many people; your ability to light up a room without saying a word, make everyone feel like a superstar in your presence, and the "HUGS" need we say more?
Robyn always says she hopes she does something right on earth so that she can see you heaven. I know we'll see each other one day, save me a seat at the winners' table and don't forget my cocktail. We love you so much Tommy, and miss you even more.

Love,
Robyn & Jonell

ceci  email   (May 3rd 2005)

Jennie, Edgar and Michael,
I just wanted you to know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I have a fair amount of down town here in Guatemala and every now and again I call on Tommy for a smile and a helping hand.
All I need do is think of him and the memories do the trick every time.
I count myself lucky to have had a spirit as grand as Tommy in my life.
In love and light
-ceci

Andrea  email   (May 3rd 2005)

Tommy:
Today is a dark day. A reminder of a precious life taken too soon. The tears are streaming from so many aching hearts. Yet the sun is shining. A reminder of what we should feel today, possibly. A reminder of the special hugs, the laughter, the smiles. A reminder to grab a hold of the ones close to you and tell them what they mean. We know you are here with us. Watching your baby brother build one of the most incredible houses. Peering down as many warm up on the field dedicated in your honor. Today is definately a sad day. A day of reflection. You are with us in everything we do. Your memory, your name, your soul crosses our paths daily. We love you.
p.s. I will squeeze Michael for you too.

Tracy  email   (May 3rd 2005)

Tommy V - I miss your giggle & hearing you and Chris Cox do the human kazoo. It makes my heart ache thinking we all have to wait 'til we get to heaven to hear it again. Sending lots of love to you and your family...Mikey V, Ru, Dave, John M, your folks, grandparents, Tios/Tias, etc.
Big Tommy V hug,
Tracy Cate

Graham Williams  email   (May 1st 2005)

Tommy VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV you are very missed. I miss getting your great hugs, seeing your smiling face, hearing your contagious laugh, hangin' out with your goofy self. You are and forever will be an inspiration to all that knew you with your honest, down to earth, warm, funny nature. Mary Mcallister, Rebecca Fulton, Tracy Cate and I were smiling this weekend thinking about the fun times we shared with you. You always made us laugh and made everyone around you feel good. I will always love you Tommy V.

Mary McAllister Haskell  email   (May 1st 2005)

Tommy, we miss you! I was lucky enough to spend the past weekend with 3 of my best girlfriends(who were also good friend's of Tommy's), Tracy Cate, Graham Williams and Rebecca Fulton. We talked about Tommy-how much we enjoyed him while he was alive and how much we miss him still. Tommy made a lasting impression with his jokes, hugs, smiles, laugh with us and with so many people. I think of Tommy often both summer and winter when I am riding, skiing or running on the rec path. Tommy is still a part of my life and a good friend. This time of year I always think of him and his family so much- I know Tommy is at peace, I hope you can be too.

Grand Slammer "Rusty"  email   (April 28th 2005)

Tommy just wanted to drop you a line. For over 10yrs.we competed in the old mens softball league,these were the happiest years of my life. I knew you on the field,saw you on the slopes and celebrated life in the same town for many lifetimes. I only wish I could have played on your team one time. You were the "class of your team and of the league". We beat the Hills Bros. ever year but I could only get two w`s against you guys in all those years. I was always glad when you popped out but that did`nt happen very often-Ha! Amigo I'm gonna go before I get to mushie,but next time we play I'll serve ya up one of my fatties and a big old meatball,or even better maybe I can play on your team. Your Friend, Rusty

Richard Heintze  email   (March 16th 2005)

Jennie, Edgar and Michael,

Talked to Craig recently who gave me the URL for Tommy's site. Looking at the photos brings back a lot of memories for me: Hanging out in Watsonville with you while Tommy and Michael were bouncing off the walls while we played cards or had a good meal. Playing pool with them and watching the family love with all of you together.

I was always impressed by the bond I saw between you and your kids. I remember Edgar wrestling with Tommy and the way you were supportive with everything he wanted to do. Tommy had a quiet strong way about him, similar to Edgar. He was a good kid.

Especially now that I have two boys, I can only imagine the loss you are feeling and send my love and condolences. I believe we were all blessed by the time Tommy was here and I am sorry that he has passed away so early in life.

Love,

-Richard

matte nancy jurevich     (February 20th 2005)

god bless you

varina kelly  email   (February 3rd 2005)

Hey you guys! I just wanted to share with you a dream I had on Christmas Eve. I was walking around in a big sporting goods store and I came around a corner and there was Tommy in a white t.shirt sitting in a chair smiling. I was overcome with emotion and started crying and telling Tommy how much we all missed him. Tommy just laughed and said "but why..? I'm just right here" I couldn't stop crying and he continued to smile at me he stood up and said "let me see if I can take away that feeling for you " he hugged me and all of the upset feelings that I had inside floated away. I woke up then with tears pouring down my face and Tommy's hug lingering and felt like I'd just gotten a special Christmas visit from my dear friend. What a gift!

Kirsten Atkins  email   (January 6th 2005)

Dear everyone,
I just wanted to share a special visit I had today with Tommy V.........

I was riding on the bus early this morning, not thinking about anything in particular (a ususal state for me at 8am).
It was a beautiful morning, a powder day, and there was a little break in the storm allowing the sun to shine, briefly through the clouds. Everthing was sparkling from the morning light on the fresh snow. Suddenly I had this feeling, and I looked out the window, catching the view across the cemetery, looking down valley. There was this low-lying, wispy cloud suspended slightly above the ground with the sun lighting it up and making it shine. At the same time I thought about Tommy, and felt like I was getting one of those BIG Tommy V hugs and like I had just gotten some wonderful, special gift.......that brightened my whole day.....
Thanks for the hug Tommy!
Love, Kirsten

Craig Baker  email   (January 6th 2005)

I have thought of you, Tommy, so much, since the day I heard the horrible news. The other night, after speaking to my dear friends--your parents--Richard and I raised a glass to you. It is not easy to review this incredible website in your honor, but it is still wonderful. I'll come visit here often and remember...much love to you and all who knew and loved you. Craig

Jennie , Edgar & Michael  email   (December 31st 2004)

Dear family and friends

Last night I went through all the letters, photos and stories about Tommy. Today is the last day of 2004. It is hard to believe that another year has gone by with out him here with us. He lives in our heart and in our memories and there are a lot of good memories of Tommy. I want to thank all of you who have visited the website and have shared your kind words and stories about him. They have helped us get through some tough days. Please continue to visit the website. If, you have any photos you would like to share. Please let us know. We would love to see them.
Our love to all of you. Please love and take care of one another. Be safe. Happy 2005

Love Jennie, Edgar and Michael

Mom and Dad     (December 25th 2004)

Tommy you are missed. Especially today.
Love you forever...

Teresa Ackenback-Medina  email   (December 24th 2004)

Iwas so sorry to hear about your loss. Tommy will be missed, he was such a funny person with character, you had to know him to see that he was a very serious but funny guy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family

Teresa Ackenback-Medina

gillian  email   (December 22nd 2004)

hey tommy - it's late, but i just wanted to send you a hello. i've been looking through your guestbook entries. feels like it should be friday tonight, but it's only tuesday - ugh, long week. christmas is just around the corner, but tonight i'm wishing it could be 1984 right now, or any of the years that followed with our cb gang all in place. i've been thinking about those strange little words or gestures that can instantly bond you with your bestest friends. back then ceci and i would look at eachother and say "yoh!"' and for some reason - unknown to all including us, that kept us happy with eachother. but with you, i keep remembering that time in CB when we sat on the old company store bench together. you were teasing and joking with me - as you always did, and i took to responding to you with a 'shut up tommy' which i said in a kinda funny, affected voice just for your benefit. i still remember the sound of your laugh then as you'd try to mimick what i'd just said. and i can't remember a year that followed since that time when we didn't greet eachother without a 'shut up tommy'. i guess that was our personal greeting to eachother, a moment that bonded us. so to you i say 'shut up tommy' with a big smile, a giggle, a smirky face, and a big hug.
miss you. love always, gillian

Tia Marta      (December 18th 2004)

Mijo Tommy,
I'm so sorry I took so long to write you a note. You're in my thoughts often. Everytime I walk down my hallway and see your smiling picture I feel a sting in my heart of jealousy because I didn't get many of those hugs that your "Butte family" talks about, but I look forward to seeing you in our heavenly home and collect some then. Thank you so much for our special visit that you left me with.
love you, Tia Marta

Tia Marta      (December 18th 2004)

Mijo Tommy,
I'm so sorry i took so long to write you a note. You're in my thoughts often. Everytime i walk down my hallway and see your smiling picture i feel a sting in my heart of jealousy because i didn't get any many of those hugs that your "Butte family" talks about, but i look forward to seeing you in our heavenly home and collect some then. Thank you so much for our special visit that you left me with.
love you, Tia Marta

tia marta     (December 18th 2004)

Mijo Tia,

Anne Watt Krill  email   (December 5th 2004)

This is the first time I've visited the website. What a nice way to remember Tommy, by sharing thoughts and memories of such a special person.
My favorite memory of Tommy is how he treated Michael and his friends. I remember being in grade school with Michael, and being amazed at how nice Tommy was to his little brother. It always remained a little bug in my ear- that I could be a little nicer to my own little sister.
Even though Tommy has left us, his spirit has not. When I look out my window and see Michael, Ruben, David, Andrea and Caleb all working on building a beautiful home on the property MV and Tommy bought together, I am reminded of the love of family and friends that Tommy exemplified.(also looking forward to have my good friends be my next door neighbors)
Tommy, you are missed every day by many people because of the light you always carried inside and shared with every one. Thank-you for that. Love, Anne

Sherrie Vandervoort  email   (October 20th 2004)

Today is Tommys' birthday. I am sending my love to you, Tommy V. and I wish you were here....... Jennie, Edgar and Micheal, I am thinking of you on this day and always. Love, Sherrie V.

Sherrie V.     (October 20th 2004)

Dear T

varina kelly  email   (October 8th 2004)

It's still unbelievable that I'll never again lay eyes on my friend Tommy in this world. Though we lived states apart for many years there were visits that reminded us how much fun it was to hang out with Tommy. Leave it to Tommy to show up unexpectantly and call from the pub down the street. "Hey Vorrrrrrina guess where I am..." He'd never fail to make everyone feel good and laugh. Nikki told me of his showing up to dinner at her family's house with Billy bob teeth on and he even had her old world yugoslavian grandma cracking up. I'll always remember nights out with Tommy where he'd make friends with everyone , even the creepy pool shark opponent he was giving a run for his money. He had a way of appreciating everyone for their uniqueness. We learned so much from our friend Tommy about how to live in this life. He is so vivid in my mind laughing and smiling as I'm sure he is to all of you. What more can you ask for when you leave this world but for your memory to always be able to warm people's hearts . Thanks for this awesome website. It's a wild world alright and Tommy would want us all to enjoy every minute of it. Shine on Tommy V.

paul sayers  email   (October 2nd 2004)

tommy v. your laugh will be with me forever.we think of you often.

Liz Sawyer  email   (September 2nd 2004)

Jenny and Edgar, You guys have made a wonderful and truely loving website. I enjoyed every bit of it. I get so sad sometimes, which is ok and then I remember how Tommy just made me laugh and smile. He is one of a kind! I know I've shared this story with you, but my last night with Tommy was with Tricia and Christine and the four of us hit the bars and we were having the best time. He was the guy with the ladies that night. Everyone was asking him how he always ended up with the pretty ladies. We laughed and hugged and partied all night. I love to think of those fun times together. I love to see you each time you come in town, your very special people. Missing Tommy, Liz

TOMMY VILLANUEVA &FAMILY     (September 2nd 2004)

DEAR JENNIE& EDGAR THANK YOU FOR SENDING US THIS INSPIRATION TO US.FROM MY FAMILY AND I, WE WILL ALWAYS PRAY FOR BOTH OF YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL SON "TOMMY"AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY. GOD ALWAYS BE WITH YOU. LOVE YOU ALWAYS &FOREVER, YOUR COUSIN, TOMMY VILLANUEVA

bobby and maddie sepulveda  email   (September 2nd 2004)

DEAR JENNY,

WE OFTEN THINK ABOUT TOMMY , YOU EDGAR AND MICHAEL.WE THINK OF THE EXAMPLE THAT YOU HAVE SET AS A LOVING AND CARING FAMILY.ALTHOUGH TOMMY IS NOT PHYSICALLY HERE WITH US, ANYONE WHO HAS EVER MET HIM KNOWS THAT HE HAS TOUCHED OUR HEARTS IN SOME SIMPLE AND EVERLASTING WAY. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!! WE LOVE YOU.

COUSIN BOBBY AND MADDIE SEPULVEDA
LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA

Sherrie V.  email   (August 25th 2004)

Not a day goes by without thoughts of you, Tommy V. I miss you more than words can say and feel so lucky to have spent so much time with you while you were here. I love you.... YIGGITTY, YIGGITTY !
Sherrie V.

ceci ervin  email   (August 18th 2004)

Some days i just miss Tommy more than other days. today i miss him a lot.
I'm thinking of all of you and sending boundless, endless love. it's all i know how to do sometimes. I think it is all we can do sometimes.
Love, love, love and then love a little more…

Herbert & Jeanette Rodriguez  email   (August 17th 2004)

Edgar & Jennie:

Thank you for sharing your sons website with us.

After seeing all the great photos and reading about him, we can see that he was a remarkable person.

Few people achieve the respect and high esteem which he seemed to enjoy.

Please know that you and your family have our most sincere thoughts and Love.

Herbert & Jeanette Rodriguez

Eloise Trujillo  email   (August 15th 2004)

Jennie, Edgar and Michael - What a beautiful thing you have done in getting this website in Tommys' memory. I wanted to add the following that I had recited on his celebration of life. THE DASH - I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on her tombstone from the beginning -- to the end. He noted that first came the date of her birth and spoke of the following date with tears, but he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years. For the dash represents all the time That she spend alive on earth... And now only those who loved her know what that little line is worth. For it matters not how much we own: The cars... the house...the cash. What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash. So think about this long and hard...Are there things you'd like to change? For you never know how much time is left, (You could be at "dash mid-range.") If we could just slow down enough to consider what's true and real, and always try to understand the way other people feel. And be less quick to anger, and show appreciation more and love the people in our lives like we've never loved before. If we treat each other with respect, and more often wear a smile... remembering that this special dash might only last a little while. So when your eulogy's being read whith your life actions to rehash...would you be proud of the things they say about how you spent your dash.

Tommy was a very special person in many people's lives. We were proud to be his godparents. My prayers are always with you.

NIKOLE CANTU  email   (August 14th 2004)

I am soo deeply sorry about your great loss. Even though Tommy lived away whenever he would come down & visit his friends and family I was always lucky enough to run into him.
My prayers are with you.
LOVE, NIKOLE CANTU

Chris Puckett  email   (July 26th 2004)

Tommy, this is the first time I've written to you since you left. I can't tell you how much I looked forward to making it back to CB to play golf, or ski with you and Joe. Those were always huge highlights of my year. A lot of people can make me laugh, but no one could make me laugh the way you did. After I heard what happened, it hit me hardest on the drive down. I think I cried for about two hours. Now when I think of you, and what you meant to so many, I usually smile. I also need to thank you for driving all the way out to Utah to watch me race. I'll never forget you, me, Joe, Dooley, and Randy sitting in that tiny bar in Huntsville, Utah having beers and looking at all those dollar bills tacked over that whole bar. That is one of the oldest bars west of the Mississippi. Just thought you might like to know that. See you someday! Chris

David V.  email   (July 23rd 2004)

TV- It's Friday "Ain't got no job and nothing to do.... DV

Joey Setterberg  email   (July 11th 2004)

WOW! It still blows my mind. I was thinking about Tommy the other day and remembering the time we spent together in Watsonville. it was some of the best memories I have as a kid. It was great, new school new friends and a new cousin to hang with. We played on the same baseball team, Tommy was our pitcher and third baseman. I always remember sitting around watching Mork and Mindy with Tommy, I think he enjoyied that show so much because it was filmed in Colorado He always talked about Colorado (imagine that). Another thing about Tommy, he could always make you laugh. Thank you Edgar and Jennie for taking in my family and sharing you son with me.

p.s. Jennie, I'll never forget the time Tommy got poison oak and his face swelled up and you guys pulled up next to me on my way to school and I asked were Tommy was. (he got it bad, I didn't even reconize him)

God Bless the Villanueva's

Tina  email   (June 16th 2004)

I just want to thank God that I belong to this family. The site is great! Looked at all the pictures but there is one missing that I remember hanging on the wall of Ed and Jennie's bedroom in Watsonville. It was a baby picture of Tommy and everytime we passed it Tommy would remind me what a beautiful babie he was. He must have been a couple months old in the picture. Would really like to see it again.

Love you Nino and Nina,
Tina

Rachell Enriquez  email   (June 16th 2004)

Thanks for sending me this great website of my cousin. "We are family...xoxoxox

valerie baruch  email   (June 15th 2004)

xoxoxo.....to all

David Villanueva  email   (June 11th 2004)

Wow Cuz'n your site rocks. It has'nt been easy to visit your site even though I think about you all the time. Even if it seems easy it is not easy to let life slide by with out coming face to face with what is real, like this site. When I played Ruben's song, the song that eased the pain while we sat around in total shock, it hit me like a truck bringing back very painful feelings yet releasing a heavy wieght allowing me to to take the next step in healing. Missing you huge Cuz'n David

Stephanie and Raven  email   (June 3rd 2004)

Not a day goes by that you don't cross my mind and I am always amazed when Raven brings your name up out of the blue because she's thinking about you too. I know where ever you are it must be a better place, it's the only reason you were taken from here. I'm sure you,Gary and Dan are hoopin it up somewhere and laughing. The one thing you all like to do the most(well there might be a few other things) Missing you always and holding a special place in my heart for you.s-

Frank & Alba Alepe  email   (May 29th 2004)

Dear Edgar, Jenny & Mike,
We never had the chance to meet Tommy, but by speaking to you and the people who knew him, we now know that he is a very special person to alot of people. We now know, after visiting Crested Butte, that many people loved him dearly. We see that not only was he a good son and brother, but he was a good friend to many people. We feel this is a testimony about his family, and to you his parents. You did a good job on raising a good man. At this time we offer our prayers to all of you, and may the peace and love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, be with you always.
Un abrazo fuerte, Frank, Alba, and family

Gillian Atchley  email   (May 13th 2004)

5/13/2004 -
As a friend who misses a friend, I just wanted to say that it has been a huge honor for me to design Tommy's website on behalf of his family and friends. Many thanks to all of you who have sent in numerous photos, stories & letters to help us along (keep them coming!). And a HUGE thank you to Ian Swinson for building the site and to Ceci Ervin for keeping it updated & working. Also to Eddie Stern for his help with the paper links, and to Laura Smith for the incredible movie. Of course a big thanks to all else who have helped along the way - be it through technical help, image gathering, songs & everything inbetween. Please use this guestbook as a way to post your thoughts and stories and to stay in touch. I know Jennie, Edgar & MV have put in amazing amounts of time, love and energy to help get this site built and its purpose is to help keep us all connected & sharing our memories and stories of Tommy. We love you Tommy - this one's for you!
xoxo Gillian Atchley

Andrea Schultz  email   (May 4th 2004)

So thankful everyday for the privelege to have spent a week with Tommy in my home town Mendocino and to ring in the New Year in Point Arena. So greatful to have received one of those hugs everyone raves about. How precious to share my life with Michael and have Tommy's presence with us everyday wherever we go whatever we are doing. Much love to you Jennie and Edgar. I hope we can all continue to share our common love for such a special man. If we don't allow it, no one is ever truly gone from us.
Peace to all,
Andrea

Ian Swinson  email url  (May 4th 2004)

Dear Jennie & Edgar,
Wishing you peace on this most difficult of anniversaries.
As Tommy's parents you lit the flame of a spirit that will never burn out. I've read all the letters, travelled through my own memories, and thought a great deal about Tommy as man, and it's clear that Tommy was one of those rare individuals who lit up the room with their presence.
Amazingly, you managed to raise two sons with the same trait. For that, you should be extremely proud.
I know that I speak for Megan and Lucy when I say we all feel blessed to have known Tommy, and that we're honored to call all the "V Boys" and their parents, friends.

Love,
Ian, Megan and Lucy

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