Inspiring Photo: HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUSTIN #1774205

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUSTIN

Uploaded: February 16, 2006

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Putting this on today in memory of my son. He would be 25 yrs old today. He was killed in a car wreck on April 29 2000 at the age of 19. All work done in Photo explosion deluxe and MGI Photosuite 4. The bigger picture of him was taken when he was 1 yr and 10 mos. The flowers we had put at the front of our church in honor of his one year after open heart surgery. The picture in the bottom right was taken when he was two. He was wearing the suit I made him. The picture in the left corner was taken a little over a month before he got killed. Pictures take with different cameras. Putting it under the first camera that his biggest picture was taken with. Happy Birthday Justin. I love you and miss you. Wish I could give you and big hug and a kiss.

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Dale Ann Cubbage February 16, 2006

Kay, this story has just broken my heart for you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost a loved one just two years ago, and I know how painful it is. This is a lovely tribute to him and a wonderful birthday wish. I'm sure it made him smile!

da #393360

Marvin H. Gohlke Jr. February 16, 2006

What a beautiful, emotional tribute to your son. He still lives, through you, and now lives in us, because of you. "To live in the hearts of those left behind, is to never die." You have so wonderfully shared your love for your son with us, through this beautiful tribute to him. He would be very proud of it if he could see it, and of his Mother dedicating it to him. Perhaps he does, and is...... #2426579

Nina Shields February 16, 2006

Kay, what a beautiful tribute to a wonderful son whose memory will live on forever; heartfelt sympathy for your loss, and thanks so much for sharing this wonderful photo image! #2426583

Bobbie Davis February 16, 2006

What a wonderful image Kay! #2426653

Dr Silly February 16, 2006

Wonderful tribute, my heart goes out to you.

Doc

#2426680

Rakesh Syal February 16, 2006

How painful to bear, Kay!!! #2426711

Joy Rector February 16, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a beautiful little boy. Thanks for sharing you memories. #2426813

Suzy Betancourt February 16, 2006

Dear Kay, I know how it feels!

I lost my son last year at the age of 19 too. I will never be the same again. I am here if you ever need to talk.

Suzy #2427064

Ken Smith February 16, 2006

Kay, I'm so sorry to hear about your son. I can't imagine what you must be going through. Fortunately, memories last forever. Thanks for sharing, Kay. #2427069

Cathy Barrows February 16, 2006

Kay this was so well done and sucha wonderful tribute...i'm choked up over your loss...i can't imagine losing my son...so I have no idea of what you go thru everyday but i'm glad you can honor him and share it with us #2427144

Mary Clarke February 16, 2006

Today must be the most emotional time for you, filled with both sorrow and loving memories. There are no words to make things easier but I'm sure the thoughts of everyone who reads your wonderful dedication will be thinking, any praying, for you, Justin and your family. God bless. #2427546

William C. Raco February 16, 2006

Such a beautiful tribute, Kay
My sincere condolences.
God bless Justin and you.

Bill #2427578

Pamela Shane February 16, 2006

Oh Kay - I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your son. This is a touching image, & a glorious dedication
to him. I know Justin can see this from
heaven, & is with you. God bless you & your family, & continue to give you strength.
#2427580

Cathy Gregor February 16, 2006

So very nicely done, Kay.
Beautiful tribute to Justin. I'm so very sorry for your loss. #2427595

Mary N C. Taitt February 16, 2006

You must be full of emotions and memories today, Kay. How very sad for you and your family and what a moving tribute and story. Mary :-) #2427847

Olivia Navarro February 16, 2006

Kay, what a beautiful, moving tribute to your sweet little boy. My eyes are welling up in tears right now at the thought of losing my own sons. I can't imagine what a difficult time you've gone through these past several years. My heart goes out to you. #2427950

Julie Turner February 16, 2006

Kay, as I sit here with my eyes full of tears wishing I could hug you right now I want you to know how much I think about you and your family because even though we live many miles away from each other we talk so much that I feel like I have known for you years. Please remember that you are in my thoughts and prayers and I know Justin is looking down on you right now and he so proud of everything you have done for yourself. What a beautiful tribute to your son... #2427981

Wende Trew February 16, 2006

Oh Kay this is wonderful!! Your story brought tears to my eyes! I can't imagine what you have gone through!! I love your image that you created. Just wonderful Kay!! #2428122

Nicole E. Rappaport February 16, 2006

Kay, what a beautiful story...you have made such a wonderful tribute! I am sure he is smiling from above! beautiful work Kay! #2428383

Stan Kwasniowski February 16, 2006

Kay, first what a beautiful tribute to your Son, with these images.
But you know what, he is with you, always will be, his spirit and love are yours to have, just close your eyes and think of the great times you had with him growing up, you know how boys are, the good times and bad, He would be proud of these images today #2428498

Darryl Wilkinson February 16, 2006

Wonderful tribute and very touching story, Kay, remembering the good times is good for your soul. I give you my heartfelt condolences. #2428733

Shelly A. Van Camp February 17, 2006

Kay, I am so sorry.....This is such a tribute to him..It is beautiful. I am sure he loves this and is smiling down on you.......Beautiful. xoxoxo #2430306

Cathy M. Gromball February 17, 2006

Kay, you have created a wonderful tribute to Justin with this collage of photos. My heart goes out to you and your family. Take care and God Bless!

Cathy :) #2430770

Kay E. Mahoney February 17, 2006

Thank you everyone for all of your wonderful comments on my photo of Justin. It really made my day. All of your comments really were special. I had tears in my eyes reading each one. This is why I love the better photo site because of all the support and caring from everyone. All of you are so special. It is something a parent shouldn't have to go through but it isn't up to us when to let them go. I know one day I'll be with my son again along with my father and husband of 27 yrs that I lost not long before Justin. Justin passed away one year to the day my father did. My husband died 11 mos before Justin. We never know what a day will bring so we must cherish each one of them. We can never take to many pictures of them. I have hundreds of pictures of my three kids and I'm so glad I do. I look at them and seems just like yesterday they were that little. I can picture Justin sitting here with that flower in his hand. He was such a wonderful little boy and had grown up to be a fine young man of 19. He had taught me so much on the computer. I have that to thank him for. Thank you again. All of you are wonderful. #2430875

Bridgette B February 17, 2006

Kay...this is such a beautiful tribute to your son. It brought tears to my eyes!!! My daughter is 3... after reading this she is going to get a whole bunch of hugs!!
~Bridgette #2430953

Laurence Saliba February 17, 2006

A VERY BEAUTIFUL tribute Kay!!!! #2430984

Candice C. Calhoun February 17, 2006

A true work of love and devotion, Kay, hoping that sadness at your tragic losses may be tempered by the lovely memories of the times you shared with this wonderful young man. I believe he is with you still, and is so proud of your artistic achievements!!! You know that I believe all those we love live in our hearts forever!!!

ccc #2431248

Corinne M. Thompson February 17, 2006

Kay, I wish you peace and strength to help you through this difficult time, and hope that your memories with them both lessen your pain. Thanks for sharing your story with us and the wonderful image of tribute to your son. Take Care. #2432149

Kay E. Mahoney February 17, 2006

Thank you very much Bridgette, Laurence,Candice,Corrine and Don for all of your wonderful comments. #2432319

Jill Odice February 19, 2006

Kaye, Justin looked like a fine young man with a wonderful smile. I just lost one of my best friends to lung cancer last weekend and didn't even know he was ill! I look at it this way, when each friend and loved one passes on, we have anither guardian angel looking out for us ! #2438057

SaMi Martin February 19, 2006

Kay what a beautiful tribute to your son! You sure have had a rough time loosing your father,husband and son all so close together. My thoughts and prayers are with you! #2438460

Kaye Burazin February 19, 2006

Kay, what a beautiful tribute to Justin, so bittersweet is this work of art that you have shared with us. Thank you so much for remembering us in your time of sorrow. That's what friends are for, sharing the good times and the bad. Many prayers coming your way. #2438581

Beth F. February 19, 2006

Oh Kay what a wonderful tribute to your beautiful son. Your story brought me to tears, I can't imagine what you have gone through. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. #2439212

Kay E. Mahoney February 20, 2006

Thank you Jill, SaMi, Kaye, and Beth for your comments. #2441822

Terry L. Ellis February 20, 2006

Kay, I echo what each fine BPer has already said! We lost a son, too! My heart and blessings go out to you and your family. What a lovely son, image and tribute. #2441852

Kay E. Mahoney February 20, 2006

Thank you very much Terry. Sorry to hear about your son. Blessings back to you also. #2442541

KHAWLA Haddad February 27, 2006

Kay I m so sorry for your loss my heart goes out to you and your family I know Justin love this so much he is looking down and loving it .I lost Brother Feb25 10 Yrs ago I know how painful it is. This is a lovely tribute to Justin and a wonderful birthday wish. God Bless. #2475589

Lauren R. Yackuboskey March 01, 2006

Kay, what a beautiful image.... You and your family are in my prayers...God Bless #2485617

Kerby Pfrangle March 01, 2006

Kay

Your story breaks my heart. I will keep you in my prayers. Your picture is a beautiful tribute to your son.

He will always be in your heart.

Kerby #2485641

Kay E. Mahoney March 01, 2006

Thank you Kelly, Lauren, and Kerby for all of your nice comments. We should never take each other for granted because we never know when we will lose one of our loved ones. We must treasure each day with them. #2485963

Tori A. Woods March 10, 2006

Kay.....you've created another nice tribute in memory of Justin.....keep doing so and sharing them with your BP family.....he'll always be close to your heart...keep creating the wonderful photographic tributes..I feel they help to get you through...
I also feel that God's love is shared through better photo by the support shown for one another...we all love photography but there's so much more...keep sharing.......we'll be here.......Tori #2519650

Kay E. Mahoney March 11, 2006

Thank you very much for your nice comment Tori. That's what I love about better photo. We get to know each other just a little through our photos that we put on. I'm so glad to be a part of this site. #2520542

Johannes Kornelius January 05, 2007

I am sorry for your loss. I will pray for you and your family. God bless. #3783912

Kay E. Mahoney January 06, 2007

Thank you very much Johannes. #3787374

February 12, 2007

very nice work with this photograph...very handsome subject as well.....i know exactly how you feel..i have lost a son.....memories are all we have to keep us going...that and the knowledge we shall see them again someday.....your in my thoughts and in my prayers..... #3941221

Kay E. Mahoney February 12, 2007

Thank you Jacqueline. Sorry for your loss. It's one of the hardest things a parent will have to ever go through. #3941732

Valerie Bowlick-Terrell May 21, 2007

Wow, I love your work. I am, however, very sorry for the loss of your son. I want to cry now. As I look at your work, I feel as if I know you. That is what a good photographer is made of! You are able to envoke emotion in the veiwer. Keep up the good work. #4307346

Kay E. Mahoney May 21, 2007

Thank yor for your comment Valerie. It's one of the hardest things a parent will ever go through. Even though it been 7 yrs since he passed away sometimes it seems just like yesterday. He was such a wonderful young man. I miss him so much. #4309650

June 22, 2007

Thanks for sharing your amazing son with us, and sharing your pain as well. From his pictures, I see a young man with a beautiful spirit. One that we know can never be replaced. So sorry for all your loss in one year. Yet glad you have all the memories in your photos. A reminder for me to try to pin down my kids as often as poss. to capture those moments on film. :) #4426245

Kay E. Mahoney June 23, 2007

Thank you Deborah for your comments. Yes, make sure you take plenty of pictures of them. They do grow up so fast. My girls always hate it when I want to take their pictures. #4428296

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