The other night  / Kristin Hinz (cousin & friend )

You were in my dream the other night and it was like our good times.  When I woke up I tried so hard to fall back asleep so I could get to that place again.  Then I realized, I can't go back to that place and neither can you.  The only place I can go is forward.  The only thing I can do is live, and I do with your memory right there with me every step of the way.  It's been rough but we're doing it.  These things take time.  Sometimes forever.  But when forever comes for me, I know I'll have a hell of a crew waiting for me.  I miss you Nic.   

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A very meaningfull song  / Tina Rauls (Friend)
Sunny days seem to hurt the most.
I wear the pain like a heavy coat.
I feel you everywhere I go.
I see your smile, I see your face,
I hear you laughin' in the rain.
I still can't believe you're gone.

It ain't fair: you died too young,
Like the story that had just begun,
But death tore the pages all away.
God knows how I miss you,
All the hell I've been through,
Just knowin' no-one could take your place.
An' sometimes I wonder

Would you see the world? Would you chase your dreams?
Settle down with a family,
I wonder what would you name your babies?
Some days the sky's so blue,
I feel like I can talk to you,
An' I know it might sound crazy.

It ain't fair: you died too young,
Like the story that had just begun,
But death tore the pages all away.
God knows how I miss you,
All the hell I've been through,
Just knowin' no-one could take your place.
An' sometimes I wonder,
Who you'd be today?

Today, today, today.
Today, today, today.

Sunny days seem to hurt the most.
I wear the pain like a heavy coat.
The only thing that gives me hope,
Is I know I'll see you again some day.

Some day, some day, some day.
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Small poem for nic...........  / Tina Rauls (Friend)

On an early September morning

After a night of fun

You were taken from us

We were sent into mourning

 

No words can describe

No words can explain

No amount of tears can take it back

 

You were caring

You were smart

You were funny

You were so talented

You were so special

 

In god’s hands you rest

In our hearts you are remembered

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My deepest sympathies to Scott, Kim, Sarah, and Family  / Aaron Hanson (Neighbor on Oaks St. )
I am so sorry to hear about the tragic news. It seems like yesterday when we lived in that quiet neighborhood on Oaks Street. I have many memories of Nic as a little guy. Thank you guys so much for keeping us updated with photos and letters over the last 20 years of him and Sarah's growth.

I love you all very much and will keep Nic and all of you in my prayers and thoughts.

-Aaron Close

Nic, You were/are the best thing thats every happened to me...  / Jason Hitchcock (Brother/ Best Friend )
Nic, You were/are the best thing thats ever happened to me and my family.. I cannot remember a day where we faught/argued.. Everything I remember about you is very good.. and that my friend, is very rare.. I will never forget you and will carry on what you taught me about guitars.. I Love You man.. I miss not being able to cruise around in my old truck with you.. I miss not being able to call you up and laugh because of what you say.. I love you, my friend.. You are my Brother.. Forever.. Close

time spent with u  / Amy Jandrey (cousin)

this time spent with u, is the time i cherish the most;  

we never know how long we have togeather.  

we dont know when we are going to leave, we dont even know where life will take us. 

But if we spend our days and time with the people we have known and love! 

So that is y time spent with u, is the time ill cherish the most.

*Rest in peace Nic we love u!!!*

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I miss u alot  / Amy Jandrey (Cousin)
Nic i miss u alot with each and every passing day.  u were one of the best cousin's a person could ask 4. and i thank u 4 that.  u meant alot to ur friends and family and u still do, u will always mean alot to us.....

u always made us smile!!!!


Thanks!!!!!

ur the very best there ever was and ever will be!!! Close

You were the brother that wasnt blood  / Bryan Hithcock (Friend)

Nic,
You were my brother that wasnt blood. Your gift of love and friendship will always be treasured by the ones that new you best. I myself was so jealous of your gift. I have never cried so hard when I found you left us all. I loved you Nic, you were my friend my best friend. From all the crazy things that you contantly did and to the times that you could iritate us then laugh at you a few seconds later. You will always be missed dear buddy. I will join you oneday in that bright blue sky and we will ride our Harley's into eternity. God bless you Nic Tish you helped me find myself.

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Nic, you give me the gift of peace  / Mom

Nic, I just watched the video from August 14, 1999. It's all that I have of you now. I heard  your voice, your laugh, I could even hear you playing your guitar. 

I especially watched you, trying to take in every bit of you. Nic, you can still make me laugh out loud, even through my tears.

I'm told that, in time, it will not hurt as much. But what do I do now? I look for you everywhere and in everything, often frantically.

I go to your room, sit among your things and try to picture you there with me. You are busy doing the things that make you happy, playing the guitar or we are listening to the music that you loved sharing with me. Sometimes you are younger,  playing with your hot wheels or putting together the lego's that you so enjoyed. And I am sitting there trying, with every bit of memory that I have, to make it all real, to make you real.

Is this wise? I don't know. Does it help or give me some peace? For a brief moment.  Brief moments of peace are all that I have now. One month ago, I didn't even have those.

It is these brief moments with you that I live for, this is how I will go on.
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Love & Prayers to Nic's family  / Karen Floyd (Grandma Mary's friend )
There are no words that can express the sadness that the loss of a loved one brings to family and friends.  And when the lost one was so young, vibrant, caring and charming there seems to be no explanation-why?  So, we keep that spirit alive by remembering his face, his smile, his energy and his compassion for his family.  I feel very fortunate to have seen Nic as he had matured into this rare young man.  I will remember him at the recent family reunion and know that he is in good Hands and is smiling to cheer those who miss him.  He will always be with each of you in whatever way you want to keep him and remember him.  My love and prayers to each of you.   (Auntie Karen - Mary's long time friend). Close

Thank you Scott  / Kim (Mom)
Scott, I want to thank you for creating this site for our son. I try to go to it and, as you know, add to it everyday. It makes me feel closer to him.
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so loved is your prince  / Renee Clifton (passer by )
Dearest Nicolas' Family & friends,

i never had the honor of knowing Nicolas. (Live in Australia)
But i realise i missed out on knowing such a wonderful kind sweet handsome fun loving man...
Oh how you have made such a beautiful website in honor of Nicolas your son your prince your brother nephew grand/great grand son cousin & friend.
His website captivated me im so happy i seen this site...
You trully loved him. & from seeing his website im certain he knew how much he was loved. Still loved....
Nicolas received his wings soaring to new & more beautiful heights God bless you & your family..
May the days get a little brigjhter. I will pray that God is with you all...
God speed precious prince...

i have also made a website for my cousin please feel free to visit her...
www.katie-harris.memory-of.com
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a holy moment  / Mary Murray (friend of Kim's )

Everytime I look at the picture of Nic holding baby Cayman at Christmas 2003 I am awestruck.  There is so much beauty and peace in that picture.  I think whenever any of us need to connect with God, the best way to do it would be to meditate on that picture.  Truly, a holy moment.

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MY CHILD  / SELMA FLYNN (POMC) BOBBO.MEMORY-OF.COM (friend)
"MY child On the day God took you I thought that I would die I wondered where the time went? I asked alot of whys?? With people all around me I felt alone inside From all their words of comfort, I couldn't seem to hide, I thought I might be dreaming That I'd wake and find you here, I thought "This can't be happening." As I wiped another tear. On the day that you were laid to rest My heart broke yet again, I wondered if the pain would end, But mostly, I wondered when?? It's hard to be without you, At times the days seem long, Sometimes I just sit crying, When there's really nothing wrong. I wish we'd had more time, Before your life was done. I hope your resting peacefully, My precious child, Close

I agree!  / Mary Murray (mom's friend )
Yes, I agree.  In all the pictures, Nic has such a beautiful, open smile.  I've heard him mom talk many times about Nic's compassion and sensitivity toward others.  The loss of Nic leaves a big hole in God's plan for this planet.  I know that his death and his funeral have touched many people and have motivated us to "carry on Nic's love."  My prayers are with Nic's family everyday.
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Special Gift  / Samantha


  What a beautiful smile your son has. You can tell by that smile that he was/is/ and always will be loved. What a wonderful gift you were blessed with, to have had that specail child in your life. Some of us never get to know that.  May you find peace along this walk way of life. I know that "Smile" will meet you in side the gates of heaven one day.


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Dying inside  / Beth Seramur (sister's friend )

I never really knew sarah's brother but the pain that I saw when she lost him made me feel like he was my own brother. I am so sorry to what happened to the Tish family.

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