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In memory of Brian Byer

When you have a moment that stops time, where your legs lock up and it's hard

to breathe, knowing what was just taken from you will never come back,
you wonder, will I smile again?

When you wake up in the middle of the night from that dream that seems so real,
where you hear that person's voice talking to you, only to realize they will never be
able to talk again, you wonder, will I smile again?

When the first time you turn around expecting them to walk into the room,

the rink, the ball field, onto the first tee and realize they will never walk with
you again, you wonder, will I smile again?

When your child asks you, how come they had to go so soon, that they miss them
and wish they could see them again, you wonder, will I smile again?

When it finally hits you and you realize that their voice will always be there,

they will always be by your side in the room and their memory will always
remain with your child, you smile knowing that because of them you will
always smile again!

We love you, miss you and think of you always!!!

Love,
Your children

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