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Alyssa Brookman-Winters Obituary

Brookman-Winters, Alyssa Marie loving daughter of Susie (Chad), loving sister of Savannah, dear granddaughter of Nanette (Joe) Dumelle, Ken Winters, and Joan (Curtis) Brookman, great grandchild of the late Lucille Patton, late Randy (Wanda) Patton, and Ray (Mary) Koca, dear godchild of Anthony, Maurice, Brandy, Lisa and Nicole, loving niece of Jeremy, Michelle and Julie (Al), dear grandniece of the late Chuckie, Donny (Libby), Geri (Dean), Judy. Christy (Earl), Tammy and Tommy, loving cousin and special friend to many. Funeral services Friday, December 16th, at 10 a.m. from Sourek Manor Funeral Home, 5645 W. 35th St., Cicero, to St. John Lutheran Church in Lyons, for 11 a.m. service. Interment Elm Lawn Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m. For info., 708-652-6661.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 13 to Dec. 14, 2005.

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Nanette

December 10, 2024

Aw Alyssa I am sitting in bed trying to hold back the tears that are coming I know you are so happy with Mommy with you.Everyday I think about you how your life and what your life would be like I love and miss you so much til we meet again Mama

Mama

December 7, 2023

Aw Alyssa it´s been way too long I think and talk to you I am so happy Mommy is with you now.Guy Guy is 23 now she misses you so much Savannah has a baby now and he looks like you lol Send your butterfly kisses down we all could sure use them til the circle is while I love and Miss you so much Love Mama

Mama

December 7, 2022

Aw Alyssa I know you are dancing and sharing your butterfly kisses with her.I can´t believe it´s been so long In a few days will be anniversary of that tragic day.Send some butterfly kisses down love and miss you more each day Til we meet again Love Mama

Mama

December 10, 2021

Alyssa each day I think of you.Each day my heart breaks because you are not here with us.Send your butterfly kisses Love and Miss you more each day Love Mama

Mommy

December 8, 2020

I can’t believe 15 years without you. All at one time it seems like a million years ago since I seen you but just yesterday that I lost you! I love and miss you pork

Susie

December 7, 2019

Alyssa you must be with me. I look in my email and this link came up. I haven't been on this sight in 13 years or so. I post on your other page. Baby girl you'd be so big now. It really just hit me yesterday on the 10th will be 14 YEARS without you. I have no clue how I have made it this far but I know oneday I will see you again

Mommy

December 20, 2016

Honey I miss you so much. It has been almost a year since I posted on here, not even sure why I looked this up but I did regardless. I love you and don't even know how I am making it through living without you. I used to say I have no choice because I have other kids but now your grandmother have them. Why am I still going on is what goes through my head now. Can you give me a sign why am I still going on with me when I truly have nothing now. I know you can't but it would be nice to know why I feel the need to keep going on when there is nothing here for me

Mommy

January 21, 2016

Alyssa, Its been so long since I have touched you, heard your voice and laugh. I miss you so much I even miss how wild your were and I miss yelling at you. I think of you everyday. Today Papa and I were talking about you and I remembered you saying Sorry doesn't make it better. You were wise beyond your years.

I know they say GOD has a plan I am still trying to figure out what the plan was for taking you from me. I am selfish I want you with me.

So much has changed you have 2 more sisters. I wish you could know them. I know that you watch over us everyday.

Honey I know I am asking alot of you but could you please help me with everything going on? I need my angels help now more then ever.

I know that one day I will be with you again but forever is so long. I love you more then you will ever know.

Stephanie Johnson-Berg

December 9, 2015

Hey sweetie tomorrow will be 10 whole years you have been an Angel in Heaven.... I miss you and I love you! Please be with Mommy and your Sisters Tomorrow Love Always Auntie

mommy

February 10, 2015

I miss you porky. I know you are always with me but I miss touching you, hearing you,and seeing you. Its been so long, now your birthday is almost here and you're not. Life is unfair this way but I know I will see you again someday.

Stephanie Berg

December 4, 2013

Love you, Love Auntie

Stephanie Johnson-Berg

December 4, 2013

Hey Alyssa its Auntie I know you already know alot of people are thinking about you always. I have your picture on my table so each time I pass by it I think of your smile and hear your giggle. It's hard to believe you've been up in heaven 8 years in just a few days. It feels just like yesterday .. I bet your having fun up in heaven playing with all of the other kids and puppies.. now Grandpa Bud its up there with you and pepper too! Soon we will all be together having a party with Jesus! Please help Mommy through she needs you everyday and MaMa too they both do.. well princess Auntie just wanted to stop by and tell you I love you and miss you lots and I always think about you! Love Auntie

Savannah Brookman

June 4, 2012

Alyssa I think about you all the time I wish you were here to play with me I love you and wish you could visit me

Mommy

January 9, 2012

Hey baby girl I know its been so long since I wrote in this one. You have really been on my mind for a long time and I miss you so much. They say that time heals all well time just makes me miss you more then ever. I know you are in heaven and have a great time, but mommy is selfish and wants you here with her. I wish I could just hear your voice give you a big kis hold you in my arms. You would be 11 next month. It is so not fair that I only had you for 4 years. Baby girl mommy just loves you so much. You have 2 other sisters that will never know just how special you were. We talk about you all the time to them just so they know something about you and they know your their your sisters. Danielle says your her friend I have to wonder if you visit her some times. I wish I could even dream of you its been so long since I have dreamed of you even. My heart will never be the same but I am learning to live without you I love you so so so so so so and another so much. I remember you tell me that all the time.

MaMa Dumelle

October 10, 2011

Hey little one havnt talked to u in awhile .I have u in my heart & soul Love & miss everyday

Mommy

December 11, 2010

Pork, It's been a long time since I have wrote on this but you are always on my mind I miss you so much. I wish I could hear your sweet voice and hear your laugh I long to hold you. I know you are where you are suppose to be but mommy is so selfish and I just want you with me. My baby I remember the last night you ever slept with me I woke up in the middle of the night and seen your sweet face and I put you closer to me maybe I knew maybe I just am crazy. I love you baby girl you are my heart and without you I am not whole

MaMa

December 10, 2010

Sending lots of hugs & kisse Miss u devil child

Melissa

December 9, 2010

Alyssa your smile could light up the room, and your laugh could melt anyones heart. We love you and miss you everyday. I know you are safe in heaven watching over us. XOXO Merry Christmas Baby Girl.

Aunt Tammy

December 9, 2010

We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the Chain will link again.

December 9, 2010

Heaven has the cutiest kid in the world up their... R.I.P sweetie... Love teh Rice family..

Auntie

December 9, 2010

Tomorrow will be 5yrs since you were called to Heaven Baby Girl.. We miss you soo much... I know youre watching down on us.. Miss you and Love you Baby Girl... Love Auntie

September 2, 2009

I miss you Alyssa.

Aunt Tammy

September 1, 2009

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Diane Craddock, Mom of Angels Michele and JJ Wade

January 1, 2009

Keeping Alyssa and her beloved family in my daily thoughts and prayers. In the beginning of this new year and every year, I pray her loved ones will rejoice in the precious memories they shared with Alyssa. May your days be gentle and kind. God bless each of you!

Aunt Libby

December 30, 2008

Hello Babygirl. Well another Christmas without our Angel here. I hope you had a Merry Christmas with all your Angel friends and Family. Your Mommy and sisters are doing good, we are all looking after them for you baby. Don't think for a minute, that you are forgotten here. I took a Christmas wreath to you and your Guy-Guy brought you a cute teddy bear and left you lots and lots of kisses. Well babygirl keep us all under your wings and keep blowing those kisses.You are loved and missed more every day!!!! XOXO

Aunt Libby

December 13, 2008

Hey Babygirl, I can't believe it's 3 years now. I spent the evening with your Mommy on the date of you becoming an Angel. It's not any easier for her now then when it happened. Your little sisters are growing up so fast.Your best friend Michelle misses you and she talks about you all the time. Christmas is coming soon and your Mommy is so down, but she is trying to be strong ,because she knows you want her to be for your sisters. All our family gatherings are just not the same anymore without you Angel. Please keep all of us under your wings and keep sending us all those wonderful Angel kisses you have. We all love and miss you soooooooo much, you will never be forgotten. XOXO LOVE ALWAYS!!!!

Mommy

December 1, 2008

Hey baby girl, It will be 3 years wow. I just can't believe that it has been this long. I miss you more then you will ever know. I wish that I could hold you in my arms just one more time but I don't think that I would be able to let you go. I miss hearing your voice and you laugh. I miss you laying on me. I miss you talking so much that it would drive me crazy. I miss you crying for me. I miss you getting into trouble, I MISS YOU. I love you so much, My heart is not whole without you baby girl. It's been hard for me the last few weeks knowing that yet another year has past without you. I know that you are in a better place but Mommy is selfish and I want you back with me. Your sisters are getting big and your baby sister Danielle looks alot like you Pork. I love you so so so so so so so and another so much. I remember when you would say that to me I miss that so much.

Aunt Libby

September 22, 2008

Hi Babygirl, I went to visit you on Saturday, since it was such a nice day. I seen the Mr Bones your Mommy brought you, he is so cute. I seen your sisters on Saturday also, Savannah spent the night with me, I can see you in her so much. Well Babygirl I will be back to visit soon, please keep us All under your wings and keep blowing us those wonderful Angel kisses!!!!! We Love and Miss you sooooo much. XOXO

Aunt Libby

August 12, 2008

Hi Babygirl, it's been awhile since I wrote to you. Just remember that you are not forgotten, every time I visit your grave it seems so unreal still. Keep us all under your wings and keep blowing us those wonderful Angel kisses of yours. We all love and miss you sooooo much! XOXO

Aunt Libby

December 28, 2007

Hi Babygirl, I can't believe it's been 2 years since you left us. I went with mommy and everybody to see you on Dec. 10th,and it's not any easier now then it was when it all happend. I am sure you had a Merry Christmas in heaven.I know you are sending everyone those wonderful Angel kisses! Every time I am around your sisters I see you in both of them.Keep watching over all of your family we all love and miss you soooo much. XOXO

Mommy

October 29, 2007

Hey baby girl I love and miss you so much. Words can not explain how I feel. I know that you are watching from above and keeping us safe till we meet again. I just long to hold you and hear your voice. Alot of things happen everyday that I wish you were here for. Alyssa baby you are my heart and without you I am not whole. I know that I have to go on but it is so hard knowing that I have a life time till I get to hold you again. You are my first baby and you are the big sister to 2 little ones. Your new baby sister Danielle is starting to look alot like you and as much as I love it is makes me so sad also. I know that you are where you are suppose to be but I just can not and will not accept that you were meant to leave this world so soon. People say that it will get easier that is such a lie. It never gets easier we just learn to go on knowing that you are in heaven smiling down. A friend of mine once said that when you lose a child its like you lose a limb like a leg and well you will learn to walk again with help but you will always have a limp. I liked that I thought that was so true. I have learned to walk again but I will forever have the scar and limp with me. You my dear were so full of life. I just knew that you would grow up and be something great. I miss you and love you baby

Mommy

October 6, 2007

Hey baby...I miss you more and more everyday...almost 2 years and it seems like yesterday and forever at the same time..you are my heart...I know that you are watching from above I will see you oneday and when I do I will hold you in my arms forever once more

Michelle

June 29, 2007

Alyssa I am wearing your pj's

Mommy

June 3, 2007

Hey Porky
I love you so much I miss you more then words can say..I think that people lied taht said it gets easier because to me it gets harder with every day..harder in knowing that you will never be back, harder knowing I can never hold you again, harder knowing I can never hear your sweet voice again, it just gets harder. I know that I will be with you again but it is so long from now. My heart just longs for you...I let Michelle and Savannah wear your clothes..they love it..it was alittle hard at first now I am okay with it...it brings a smile to my face..Well baby I will stop rambling..I have to gt your sister in the bath..LOVE YOU

Mommy

May 8, 2007

Hey Baby,

I love you and miss you so much. It has been almost 17 months since I held you and hugged you. It breaks my hear that you are not here. Michelle was crying for you today and she misses you so much. I know that you are watching us from above but I need you here with all of us. Your sister asks for you and wants you to come out of heaven. How I wish that you could. You are so special and had so much to live for. I need to just hold you in my arms. I know that one day I will see you again but I just can't wait that long. A life time is to long to wait to see you. I hope that you are having lots of fun up there with your new friends and just waiting til I see you again. I love you and miss you more and more each day

AUNT LIBBY

May 8, 2007

Hello Babygirl, I just wanted to say hello to you.Make sure you send Mommy some Angel kisses on Sunday for Mothers Day, she misses you soooo much.
Keep us all in your Angel prayers,and remember how much you are loved and missed.XOXO

Michelle Best Friend

February 27, 2007

Angel we miss you so much, we love you and miss you so much...you were always so mean to me everyday I loved you cuz you did that...love you Guy-guy

AUNT LIBBY

February 26, 2007

Happy Birthday Angel! I can't beleive it's your 6Th Birthday. I went by your Mommy yesterday and we had a cake for you baby! Well baby I hope you have a great day with all your fellow Angels, and keep sending us those Angel kisses from heaven. We Love and miss you very much!
XOXO God Bless you Birthday Girl!!!

Auntie

February 25, 2007

Happy Birthday baby girl! Today you would be 6 yrs old ... We miss you so much.... Love Always Auntie Sammy Chris Sarah and Faith Anne..

Mommy

January 31, 2007

Hey Porkey,

I love you and miss you so much. Your sister just asked me if she could call you and leave a message so you can call her back. She misses you so much also. We all do. You had so much to live for I just can't beleive that life has to go on without you that is just so unfair Porkey. I go to sleep everynight thinking about how you would always sleep next to me how I miss that. Now your baby sister is sleeping in bed with me and it reminds me of you so much. She cuddles up right under me just like you use to. I know oneday we will be together again it is just so far away from now. I know that you are watching us and making sure that we are safe till we can be with you again.

Mommy

December 20, 2006

Hey Porkey,
I love you and miss you oh so much. Christmas is coming fast only 5 days and you know what? Your best friend Michelle said that she doesn't like Christmas anymore because you died then. We all need you home with us. I know that you are in a better place but Mommy is selfish and wants you with her. I was told after one year that it would get better I think that it has gotten worse. I have gone one year without your smiling face next to me, one year without hearing your voice, one year without touching ou, hugging you and giving you kisses. That is just forever to me. I sometimes wonder how am I going to make it longer I know that I have to for your baby sister and that you are with me even though I can not see you I just need you back here with your family. How can we have yet another Christmas without you. Life is so unfair. God gave me you and for that I am grateful but he took you back and I know that you are having so much fun up there playing with other angels but my heart is broken baby and you are the only thing that can fix it. I miss you so much and Michelle misses you too. She was crying and she gave you a balloon yesterday before she went to school I am sure that you got it. Well my Angel I will write again another time. Just know that I love you and miss you so so much. Send Angel kisses down to all of us if you can baby.

AUNT LIBBY

December 11, 2006

Hi Baby
I can't beleive it has been 1 year since you was taken from us. We all went to church and went to see you yesterday, keep watching over your Family and keep a very close eye on your Mommy, she is having a really ruff time, things are not the same here any more! Your sister is just like you baby, she gives us all a laugh just like you always did.Christmas is in 2 weeks and we all know our special Angel will be with us. God Bless you Alyssa and always know you are Loved and Missed more each day. Hugs And Kisses!

auntie

December 9, 2006

Hey baby girl tomorrow will be one whole year that you have been away from us.Tomorrow we are all getting together to see you. Eventhough it has been a whole year it feels like it was yesterday and I call mommmy and i always want to ask her how is Alyssa I think it is my way of not dealing with you not being here with us, I have a hard time with goodbyes I like to think of you and Uncle Johnny and saying Ill see you in a little while.... I love you and miss you angel and do me that little favor and tell Uncle Johnny that for me....xoxo

December 5, 2006

My Baby,
I miss you so much I just want you back and can not get over this. It is almost a year that you have been gone and I just need you so much. You are my heart you are a part of me and I am just not whole without you. I love you so so much. Baby girl I had 4 grea years with you and I want so many more it is just so unffair that you are not here with all of us.

Love,
Mommy

MaMa

December 5, 2006

Hey Baby
I am writing in all these sites mommy has for you so we can talk to you aand let you know we will never forget.In 4 days it will be 1 year God took you from us.I still don't know how to go on without you All I wish for is for you to run in my house yelling and laughing.ShellMell says hi everyday to you.She stills doesn't understand why God needed another Angel with him.
All I want now is for my Devil Angel to come home.
give us the strength to get through these days that are coming up (I know it is alot to ask but I can't get through this)
I will go for now but you are in my heart and on my mind everyday
I LOVE YOU
MISS YOU
MaMa

MaMa

November 23, 2006

Hey Devil Child with Wings
This is our first Thanksgiving Without You.I dont know how to get through this day without you.All I do is think how unfair this is and why God needed my angel with him instead of letting you stay here with us.The empty hole in my heart gets bigger everyday. I was told it would be easier well baby it is not.I want you to know I miss you more each day and I think about you everyday I always talk to you also.Shellmell can not get over losing her best friend she tells me everyday she tells me everyday how she LOVES and MISSES her BEST FRIEND.

Love
MaMa

Mommy

November 22, 2006

Hey Pork,

I miss you I know that I always tell you that but its the truth. You are my heart and my heart is not whole without you. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. I don't have mush to be thankful for because you are not here. I know that you are watching us. I just need to hold you one last time I don't think that I could let you go though. Oh baby if only I could have taken your place if only I can turn back time I want you back. You are so special you were too young to leave this world baby. I just keep asking why and I have no answers. I love you

Aunt Tammy

October 27, 2006

hey lyssie, you must be talking about me up there in heaven cause I cant seem to get you off my mind today. I miss you so much and I wish that you were here so I can pick you up and squeeze you and hug you. I was in the grocery store the other day and I saw this table of whole pineapples and it made me smile cause I thought about you and how this time last year you and I got my halloween stuff out of my storage and you kept calling the lighted up pumpkin a pineapple and how each time you said it you would catch yourself and try really hard to remember what it was really called and of course cause you were so smart you eventually got it, by the end of the night you would stop before you would say pineapple and then say pumpkin. Rembemer when you laid out the plastic skeliton (mr. bones) out on the floor and I showed you on his arm where you broke your arm and on his foot where ma ma had her surgery on her foot? I miss you baby. I cant wait to see you again someday. Im sure you are having fun up there in heaven but I wish you were here with us. I love you!

August 30, 2006

Hey Baby,

Mommy is just sitting here thinking about you. I do this all the time. I miss you so much. I just want to see you. I know that you are having so much fun in heaven and you have so many friends and family there. You know yesturday Michelle started school and all I thought about was you were to start kindergarden to. Oh baby girl my heart is broken. I just love you so much and I can't handle you not being here with me. I miss hearing you ask for everything on t.v, I miss you being mean to tiger, I miss you wanting to sleep with me, I miss you telling me to touch your slimy feet then laughing saying there not slimy, I miss you climbing on me, I miss you talking till you just fell asleep, I just miss you. My heart will never heal from losing you. I am learning to live with the whole in my heart though. I know that we will be together someday. I know you are watching us all and taking care of you baby sister. Alyssa mommy needs you so much. I just wish that you could come back. I love you so so much.

Miss you & LOVE YOU,

Mommy

Lupe

August 30, 2006

Alyssa:

this is the first time I'm writing you because I think I am now realizing that you are no longer here in person. well I just wanted to say that I think about you every day twice a day. I look at you every time I get in the car and almost always kiss your picture. I miss you so much and sometimes I don't think your gone because I really never saw you anyways but at parties at your mama's house but I now realize your gone.

hey I saw your mom the other day at uncle Buds bar and you know what she looks really good atleast from the out side she cut her hair and got this really nice tattoo with your name, but really I know she is killing inside to see you and hugh you, well now that I know how to get ahold of you will hear from me soon -k- well love ya lots and miss you much more.

love, lupe

Mommy

August 11, 2006

Porkey,

I just don't know. Today was a very hard day for me. I just can't seem to stop crying. I feel like that night when it all happened. I just want you home with me. I know that you are watching over us but baby I want to see you and touch you. I miss you so much. I never thought that I would have to deal with this. You were to live your life get married and have babies of your own. My dear little one please know how sorry Mommy is. I wish that I could take your place. All day today all I did was cry for you. How my heart aches without you. If I only knew that night what your fate would have been I would have never gone. I wish that I would have held you longer hugged you tighter and kissed you more. You my dear child are a piece of me and without you I am just not whole. Why baby did this happen that is all Mommy wants to know. Savannah says that you play piggies went to market in her crib. I know that she sees you. You are her big sister and you will always watch over her. I just don't want to go on sometimes knowing that you are not coming back. You are my heart. I love you so so much. Baby I need you.

LOVE YOU

Mommy

August 10, 2006

Baby,

Today is 8 months. Wow that is way to long to go without you. My little one I miss you so much. Mommy is sitting here crying just thinking about you. I need you more then ever. You are my world and I just want you back. I keep asking why this had to happen to you why couldn't it have been me that it happen to. You had so much to live for you were only 4. I want to see you and kiss you and hug you just know that you are always on my mind. There is not one day that goes by that I don't think of you. Mommy is so sorry I know that I should have stayed home that night. I was thinking about it too just to stay home. The only comfort that I have is that you were with me when you left this world. I LOVE YOU

August 6, 2006

Hey Boogie



Today is my birthday and it is the saddest day for me.I dont get to hear you sing to me or hug me or kiss me.I just wanted to say hi and I miss you more everyday.Always remember I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART till I can hold you again.



Love MaMa

Mommy

July 13, 2006

Porkey,

Hey baby I miss you. It's been too long I wish that I could hold you and kiss you and just tell you that I love you. I want to hear your voice again. 7 months and I hurt so much. You are my angel and I just can't wait to see you again. Every night I talk to you and tell you goodnight and I love you and miss you. I know that we will be together again one day I just can't wait till that day. All the days that go by though bring me one day closer to you. I just want you to know that you will never be forgotten. I talk about you all the time. About the silly things that you did and said. How I wish you were still with me.

July 13, 2006

Boogie

I just want to say I miss & Love you soooooo much.I think & talk to everyday till we are together again so I can hold you kiss you and tell you how sorry I am this had to happen to you.I miss your laugh your motor mouth.I LOVE YOU & MISS YOU more each day.

Love MaMA

geri good

July 8, 2006

hey lyssa,

just been thinking about you so i thought i would just sit and listen to the wind blow and see if i can hear your laugh it been 7mths since that night and believe me there is not one min or second that goes by that i wish i could change things i miss you so much and i know that your mommy and sister have a harder time than all the rest of us i cann't even thing how much mommy is hurting if i'm hurting this much just keep her close and safe give greatma and everyone else a kiss and hug for me tell them i love and miss them i will keep listening to the wind to hear your laugh

oxoxox hugs and kisses love auntie geri

gabriel marin

June 20, 2006

little angel though i never had the grace to meet you in person ..i see you everyday in the words of your mom ,she loves you so much...you are beautiful and god has himself one wonderful little princess to stand by him ...

Susie Brookman

June 18, 2006

Alyssa, My dear I just miss you more and more everyday. I just want you back. Savannah keeps saying Alyssa's coming. She misses you so much. It was so unfair that this had to happen. I know I don't write you all the time but it's just so hard for mommy. I talk to you everyday though. I know in my heart that we will be toghether again it's just going to take awhile. But when I see you I want you to give me a great big hug and kiss. Tell great grandma to kiss you for me. I love you so much, I am just so sorry that this happen.



Love,

Mommy

Auntie

June 16, 2006

Hey baby girl it's been along time since I have wrote to you and I am sorry but know this I think about you everyday. Faith Anne talks about you all the time, she always says she misses you. Sammy, Chris and Sarah all say hello and that they miss you too... It's amazing how many hearts you touched alyssa you were an amazing little girl... Now your an amazing angel still touching our hearts even in heaven baby girl! Auntie loves you sooo much, and I miss you terribly... Hugs and kisses baby!!!

Aunt Tammy

June 2, 2006

Hi Baby, there hasnt been a day that has gone by that I havent thought of you. I desparately look for your beautiful face almost every where I go. Every time I see a little girl with long dark brown hair I look and hope that it would be you and then I realize that its not and it totally breaks my heart. I prayed the other night that if I could just see your face and sure enough that night when I fell asleep there you were. It felt so real. I thought you were right in front of me. I saw your beautiful smiley face. I remember being really happy to see you but then I woke up and realized it was just a dream. I miss you so much. I moved into Mary's building last month. While I was unpacking one day I found you Spongebob flip flops that Aunt Judy bought you last summer. They have your dirty toe prints on them cause you use to wear them so much. I have them put up in my room now. I know that you will never be able to wear them again but I couldnt get rid of them. As I put them up I just wanted to put them in a Jewel bag for you and have them ready for you to take them home with you as you always wanted to take all your things home with you. You were such a little bag lady. They opened our pool here last weekend. Candace and Stephie went swimming Tuesday after school. I went to visit them after I got home from work and it made me sad to be in the pool area cause I remembered how much you loved swimming in my pool and playing with the kids and not being afraid to go into the deep end. I remember when you discovered Candie's goggles and snorkle and how much you loved them cause you could see under the water. I just want my phone to ring and it be your mom telling me how you want to come over. I want to hug and squeeze you and pick you up and tell you how much I love you and how much I have been missing you. I miss you so much Alyssa. Can you please tell Great Grandma, Auntie Mar and Uncle Chuckie to please give you a big hug and kiss for me. P.S. Vanna can say my name now. I love you.

Mommy

May 26, 2006

Porkey,

I MISS YOU!!!!! I just want to hold you in my arms and hear you laugh and see you play. My heart is broke I just want you back baby. I love you so much. I know that you are watching us from heaven but I need you. I want you here with me. Mommy loves you so much. I keep looking for you and wanting to see you run up to me and give me a big hug and kiss. Savannah misses you and loves you too.

May 25, 2006

Boogie

I know it has been along time since your heard from me, but I have tried writing to you but I must be doing something wrong.See I need tou here to show me how to write.Easter came and went & you were not here it was very lonely.We went to visit you though.Everyday is suppose to get easier but it doesnt.I have your picture in the car and everyday I tell you how much I LOVE & MISS YOU.Some days I feel you are going to run threw the front door and jump in my arms and tell me everything that has been going on with you since you have been taken from us.Shellmell talks to you everyday,she looks up to the sky and tells me she can see you in the clouds watching us.Lyssie I miss you soooooooo much. I hope you are having fun with greatgrandma & greatgrandpa and keeping them on there toes till we can be together again.Please remember I LOVE YOU & MISS YOU MORE EACH DAY



LOVE MAMA

Susie Brookman

April 30, 2006

Alyssa,

Too many days have past without you. How am I to go on you are not here. I ask so many times for this to be a bad dream. I miss you. Your baby sister is starting to act like you and that makes me happy and sad. Happy that part of you is living through your sister and very sad that you are not here. My dear child there is not anything that I would not do to bring you back. My heart is broke and it will never heal. You were my heart. I try to pretend that I am okay but you know as well as I that I am not. I know that God has you because you are a very special little girl but I need you so much. My life is not the same. How am I to be happy again baby? I miss you wanting to go to sleep with me. I miss you asking for everything you seen on tv that you wanted. I miss you sitting next to me on the couch while we watched your cartoons. I want you back so much. If wishes came true you would be right here next to me. I just want to hold you and tell you how much I love you. Alyssa I need you so much. Mommy is so sorry that we went that night. I feel like this is all my fault. I LOVE YOU.



Love,

Mommy

Susie

April 16, 2006

Alyssa,

HAPPY EASTER!!!! I miss you so much. I know that you are having a good time in heaven with Great Grandma. Tell everyone I love them. I love you so much. I was wanting to see you hunt for eggs and look and your basket and all the stuff the Easter Bunny would have given you. I know that I will see you oneday but that day seems to far for me. How I wish I would've stayed home that day maybe you would still be here with Mommy and Vanna. Alyssa, my heart is broken and nothing will fix it but you. I MISS YOU SO MUCH>

Love,

Mommy

MaMa & Papa

April 13, 2006

Alyssa



It's almost Easter& I still can't beleive you are not here.I keep thinking you are going to run in the house and jump in my arms like always and HI MAMA I love you and miss you like you always did. i wrote you for your birthday but it didn't make it to your book here,you know mama she doesn't know how to work the computer.You are suppose to be here to show me how to do this right.I say good morning to you everyday and goodnite to you and wish that you are here with me.Papa always talks to you when he is driving at work everyday he doesn't know how to keep going without you yelling PAPA I tell you something.This Easter just like all of the holidays and birthdays will never be the same without you here.Always remember we LOVE you and MISS you more as each day goes by.I'm going to go for now but remember YOU are ALWAYS in our hearts & minds everyday.Till I can hold you & tell you how much I Love & Miss you Boogie.

LOVE HUGS & KISSES

Mama & Papa

Mary Walker

April 2, 2006

Alyssa,

Everyday that goes by,something reminds me of you. And how lucky I was to know you for the short time I did. I told your Aunt Tammy that everytime I see Brianna smile, I'll think she is smiling because you are telling her a secret. Because I remember how much you loved secrets.

Love, Mary & Stephie & Brianna

Jessica Patton

March 25, 2006

Her life was stole,

right from her hands.

She never deserved this fate.

Her heart so pure,

Her life so great.

Her Laugh one to remember.

She never deserved this fate.

She had so much to look forward to,

So much she never seen.

Her Life was stole,

Right from her grip.

She never deserved this fate

Mommy

March 24, 2006

Hello Baby,

I miss you so much. I just still can't beleive this. I just want to wake up and this was all a bad dream. I am so sorry Porkey. I long for you to talk my ear off just so you don't have to go to sleep. I just want to know why this happened to you. Baby what I would give just to have you back here with us where you belong. So many people are hurting and missing you. I know one day we will be together again and I can't wait for that day. You had so much to live for. There are times that I think that I will be ok but then I come to my sences and know that I will never be okay. Without you I am not whole and never will be again. I love y ou more then you will ever know both in life and in death.



Love,

Your Mommy forever

Michelle Dumelle

March 24, 2006

Alyssa,

Memory of Alyssa. Everybody loves you very much. everybody in heaven please read this to Alyssa. I love you very very much, I miss you because you are in heaven now and I can't play with you. I know birthday passed we went to Chuck E Cheese and had shirts on with your picture that said in loving memory of Alyssa. This book is for you.

Love Your bestfriend,

Michelle

Tammy Patton

March 23, 2006

I miss your giggle.

I miss your clamy stinky feet.

I miss you saying each and every time we would pass Great America how you wanted to go there.

I miss you bugging me to keep the radio station on kiss fm.

I miss hearing your voice sing all the songs on the radio word for word.

I miss you turning all my pictures on my sofa table.

I miss you always asking me about Candie. Where is she? What is she doing?

I miss you being up Candie's butt and always wanting to do whatever she was doing.

I miss you telling me Savannah dont say my name cause I dont take her to Antioch.

I miss you calling me to the bathroom to get you toilet paper cause you couldnt reach it.

I miss you getting mad when we would realized you farted and it stunk.

I miss you helping me do laundry.

I miss you holding the doors open for Candie and me and you growling when we said thank you mam.

I miss watching you and Candie sleep and thinking how much you both were growing.

I miss you being cranky in the morning.

I miss you always talking about your mom, dad, ma ma, pa pa, guy guy, savannah and jay.

I miss you.

Lil Tom Patton

March 20, 2006

Allyssa i am sorry it took me so long to right to u but that does not mean i have not forgot about u. I may not have a lot to say but that i miss u and i love u alot. Even thoe u lived so far away i looked forward to all the weekens when u came out with aunt tammy or aunt judy to my dads house i loved every moment we spent together allyssa god know how much i miss u u know that one part of that song by kenny chesney i will see u again some day i dont have a lot to say any more but i love u allyssa

Libby Patton

March 20, 2006

Alyssa,

I dont know if I could ever explain how I am feeling about these last few months. I know GOD must of had other plans for you! What a beautiful little angel you are. I still have such a hard time dealing with the fact, that I was there when GOD brought you into our lives and I was also there when you left our world behind. I know someday we will meet again, until then always remember baby, you will never ever be forgotten and you will always be LOVED AND MISSED. GOD BLESS you Alyssa & remember I LOVE YOU!

Daniel Patton

March 19, 2006

Alyssa-

Im so sorry that it took me this long to write something for you. I miss you so much. I just can't get you'r beautiful smiling picture out of my mind. It's sad that you had to leave us so early in your life but God must have needed a special angel like you. I promise to help Mommy take care of Vannah. The only thing I regret is that I never really told you how much you ment to me. We've had a special bond since the day you were born and I will never forget that. You will be in my heart forever Alyssa. I love and miss you more than words can describe.

-Bubby

maurice albea

March 12, 2006

alyssa i miss you so much.Even if you didn't like me to much. But i just wanted to let you know that there was nothing that i would have not done for you. I love you like you were my child and i always will.Love You

Susie

February 25, 2006

Hey Porkey, tomorrow is your birthday and I don't know what to do. This was going to be a big birthday you were going to be 5. I miss you so much. Just when I think that I can't miss you anymore I do. I say goodnite to you every nite. There has not been one day that I haven't cried. Youare so special I need you in my life. I just don't understand why this happened. Mommy loves you so very much. I just wish I could hold you and kiss you and hug you my baby girl. There are two things that keep me going one that I have to take care of Savannah and two everyday I get one day closer to being with you. I promiss you that I will make sure that I do everything so I can get to heaven. And the day I get there I want you to run up to me and give me a great big hug and kiss. I miss you.

Love, Mommy

Auntie

February 24, 2006

Alyssa we all miss you sooooo very much and you will always be in our hearts. Sunday is your birthday party and Auntie and the kids will be there with Mommy and Vannah. I know deep in my heart you will be there smiling.... I love you baby girl.....XOXO Love your Auntie

chad brookman

February 19, 2006

my dear daughter i love you so much , miss you. i miss hearing you say daddy and how we would play and spend time together i feel robbed having u takin away from me at only 4 but i believe in jesus and i know your with him lookin down on us from heaven i miss you so much your daddy

geri good

February 13, 2006

My lyssa

I just don't know what really to say, So here I go I cann't seen to say how i really feel about what happen that night except I'M SO VERY SORRY. IT WAS ONLY TO BE A GREAT DAY FOR ALL OF US!AND BABY YOU MADE IT SO VERY SPECIAL FOR ALLOF US IT WAS TRULY A REALLY A GOOD DAY, YOU MY LOVE WAS SO VERY HAPPY. I CAN'T GET YOUR EYES OUTTA OF MY HEAD WHEN YOU OPEN YOUR PRESENT THAT NIGHT. YOU WERE SO HAPPY AND SURPRIZE AT THE SAME TIME IT WAS SO PRICELESS.EVEN WHEN YOU GOT MAD AT ME WHEN YOU AND I THOUGHT I BROKE YOUR BABY HAIR.YOU WERE STILL SO HAPPY AND COULDN'T WAIT TO PLAY WITH IT SO YOU TOOK IT AND WHEN TO MOMMY TO FINSH IT AND SHE DID SUCH A GREAT JOB WITH IT. I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MUCH YOU ARE MISS AND LOVE EVERYDAY LYSSA YOU NEED TO KEEPING WATCHING FROM YOUR CLOUD AND KEEP VENNA AND MOMMY SAFE I KNOW THAT IS A BIG JOB FOR A LITTLE ANGEL BUT I HAVE ALL THE FAITH THAT YOU CAN DO THAT JOB AND DO IT WELL YOU'E A TOUGH LITTLE COOKIE

SO I LET YOU GO FOR NOW I WILL KEEP THINKING ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY GIVE EVERYBODY THERE A KISS AND A HUG FOR ME TELL ALL OF THEM I LOVE AND MISS ALL OF YOU

LOVE AND MISS YOU

OXOXOX AUNTIE GERI

Sarah Willyard-Palkovich

February 6, 2006

Our heart's and prayer's go out to the family for your loss.

May GOD bless and keep you in his care I pray.

Sonja Anderson Mommy to Angel Jenna Lynn

January 29, 2006

Alyssa looks like such a happy little girl. I can tell she was loved dearly my so many. It shows in all the beautiful pictures of her. She is just beautiful. I know how broken your heart is......I hope Alyssa has found my Jenna and they are together...God Bless you and your family

Judy Walker

January 29, 2006

To my sweet angel,

I will always miss you cause you are my sweet little girl. I will never forget when we made cupcakes and had our sleepovers which you use to call them "campouts" when we slept upstairs at ma ma's house.



I LOVE AND MISS YOU!!!

Aunt Duey

Diane Craddock

January 29, 2006

Dear Susie,

My deepest sympathy for the loss of your beautiful daughter Alyssa. You have joined a wonderfully suppportive group of other grieving Moms...I'm sorry you have the need to join a bereavement support group but thankful that you have found one like ours. My heart understands the pain and heartache you and your beloved family are struggling with...I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Diane Craddock

"Live to remember and remember to live"

MaMa

January 29, 2006

My Sweet Boogie



I MISS YOU MORE EVERYDAY THAT GOES BY.

I talk to your picture I have in my truck.You never will be alone as long as I am alive.All I think about is who is MaMa going to yell at anymore,so everyday I say to you ALYSSA MARIE GET IN HERE! and I know you can hear me & you are laughing at me.I will always have you in my heart for the rest of my life till I can hold you again and yell ALYSSA MARIE GET IN HERE!You are so LOVED & MISSED EVERYDAY. I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART.Always remember I will never stop thinking or LOVING you!



With All My LOVE

MAMA

Terry Castro

January 28, 2006

Alyssa, you are such a beautiful angel. Send some love to your mommy and vanna, and say hello to my Jacob. My heart and prayers go out to your family. Love, Sisterhood, Terry C.

Alyssa & Candie

January 26, 2006

Alyssa

January 26, 2006

Alyssa

January 26, 2006

Aunt Pam and Alyssa

January 26, 2006

Lil Tom & Alyssa

January 26, 2006

Aunt Tammy & Alyssa

January 26, 2006

Stephie & Alyssa

January 26, 2006

Aunt Tammy & Alyssa

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Aunt Tam, Alyssa, Mommy, Lil Tom and Vanna

January 26, 2006

Alyssa & Mommy

January 26, 2006

Karen Kinney

January 21, 2006

Susie,

What a beautiful child, she is jumping in the clouds with her new friend Dakota James. Through the Grace of God, you are my new friend.

May the Lord be with you during this trying time.

Love,

Karen

Jessica Patton

January 20, 2006

Alyssa i am so sorry it has taken me so long to write to you. Munchkin you will be missed so much. You have no clue how much you ment to each and every person that knew you. You are so smart Susie Jr. Your best friend Michelle misses you so much. we all miss you. You were so happy with your gifts at christmas. I will never forget how happy you were. I love you Alyssa!!



Susie I have the hardest time finding the right words to say to you. I don't know how to express how sorry I am. I just want to let you and Vanna know that I am here and that i love you both so much.

I love you!

Jessie Faye

Alyssa and Aunt Judy

January 15, 2006

Aunt Christy, Shelly Bean, Ma Ma, and Alyssa

January 15, 2006

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