For Darryl's Family by Amanda

I am so sorry for your loss. Loosing a loved one in death can be heartbreaking. The pain can seem unbearable. The Bible can be a great source of comfort.

You're probably familiar with the Lord's prayer found at Matthew 6:9, 10 that says "Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified, let your kingdom come." Have you ever thought about what God's kingdom will accomplish?

One of the many things it will accomplish is removing death from the earth. There will be no more funerals, wakes, cemeteries, morgues, or the misery that accompanies them. Isaiah 25:8 says that God "will actually swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces."

It almost seems like a dream doesn't it? To live in a world with no more death. But that dream will soon be a reality. Not only will there be no more death, the Bible speaks of a resurrection that will happen right here on earth. At John 5:28, 29 Jesus said "The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out." In Psalms chapter 37 it says the wicked will be no more and the meek themselves will possess the earth.

Isn't it comforting to know that seeing Darryl again can be a reality? What about Sebastian? Wouldn't you love to see him too? I look forward to seeing my dead loved ones again, healthy and happy. Hopefully this message brings you and your family some comfort. Please feel free to contact me. My email address is futurehope4u09@yahoo.com.

on 27.02.10

thanks by k

To all of you who came out to the memorial down at the beach today I want to say thank you. Thank you very much. It was so wonderful how everyone came together to do something good. I know Bev was very appreciative and also shocked with the turnout. It was an emotional day but such a great way to celebrate Darryl's life. He would be very proud that today was not a sorrow filled day but one that was filled with music, art, friends and most of all had a greater purpose to help the kids who he wanted so badly to help. I dont know how many people read this site so I hope it reaches some, for everyone else I wish I could tell each one of you Thank you. Darryl I hope you are at peace wherever you are and know we love you and miss you everyday.Love Karen

on 06.07.09

you are loved by k

Hey Duran,
These last nine months have been hard without you. We miss you very much. You are always in our thoughts. We sit and look at some of your things that we have and wish you were here to laugh with and so we can ask you about the stories behind things.We cherish being able to look back and have so many happy memories. You were such a creative, sweet person who got dealt a really bad hand in life. You put up with more shit than most people and I know it was all just to much for you to take. We wish more than anything that you were here but also know that you felt you needed to do this for some peace. You deserve to be at peace and I pray that you are. I cried alot yesterday when I found out that Coco did not go to Debra. I thought that would have been a really good spot for him. I wish he didnt have to go but know he had to.I wish we could have taken him. We want you to now that we love you very much and miss you terribly. I hope that we will meet again. Love you.

on 14.04.09

Long lost.. by Darren

Darryl and i were very good friends at one time. I first met Darryl in 1989. And the 5 or 6 years to follow, we were inseparable. Best mates, him and I. And together we tried to drink the town of Chilliwack dry, and from what i remember we almost did. Man did we have fun! If good times were dollars, i'd be rich! But Darryl grew up, and gave up that life of boozin' and druggin'. He gave it all up to be a better person, and a better father to sebastian. i was very proud of him.
What Darryl did, i will never truly understand, but when he lost Sebastian, i believe he lost a piece of himself. I just wish he could have been stronger. Because there was a lot of people who loved him dearly. Me included.
My heart goes out to Bev. You were always his rock, his one constant.
Your Buddy Darren A.K.A. Uncle "Home-boy"

on 28.10.08

i miss you by CHANTAL

i never thought that i would be as mad as i am? i understand but i don't- it doesn't make sense to me. i miss sebastian - my nephew- i miss darryl- why did it come to this? so many questions. darryl was a great person and had a purpose in life i believe, not this.i hope that sebastian and darryl are together and at peace. always in our hearts,xoxox

on 13.08.08

My friend (a poem) by Kevin

Today I cried,
I cried for a friend,
and for those he left behind.
I cried for the world,
and person they knew very little of.
Their loss was
a great man,
a friend,
a mentor.

He taught the ways of life
he learned them though watching.
watching people, and his own hardships.
He had knowledge that knew no selfishness
and shared it well with me.
This great man once said,
You can learn allot,
If you'd just open your eyes.
sound advice i would say.
I am sorry to see him go
as he did, he left behind pain
and questions unanswered
but he is still
and always will be my friend.

You where the greatest friend I have ever had, I will never forget you.
Kevin Morris

on 18.07.08

memorial by karen

I was really moved today by all the people who came to Darryls memorial. It is amazing how many people were touched by him. We love you hon.

on 17.07.08

A friend forever by The Michaluks

We will never forget how you touched our lives. Darryl, you are such a special person with amazing qualities. I want to thank you for being there for Johnny.....he would not be where he is today without your strength and encourgement. We will never forget the wonderfuls memories that you have left in our HEARTS forever. xoxoxo

on 16.07.08

You Beautiful Soul by Shauna, Megan and Cody

No one will ever come close to the man that you were. We will remember you forever and know that you were so loved and cherished by all who knew you.

on 16.07.08

My brother, My Friend by Shannon

I admired you so much as a father your willingness to give up your life for your sons. Your drive to give your son everything he need not in material things, you give him your heart and soul. I admired you for your strength to stand up for who you were and what you believed but most of all I admire your creative soul. You were truly unique and I will hold you close in my heart forever. I will not say good bye but only see you soon.
Love You Forever Your Sister Shannon

on 15.07.08

my friend by karen

Darryl was a great spirit. He opened his heart to everyone. He had such a great sense of humor. Mac and him would always be making jokes and calling each other stupid names. Sometimes I would wonder what they were finding so funny because sometimes it was stuff only they would get. They always just got one another. I have never seen Mac open up to any of his friends more than he did with Darryl. Darryl was a very important part of our family and business. He made everything more interesting and always had a creative idea to put in.Just like any family we had our ups and downs but through it all we loved each other alot. We were sad when Darryl said he was going to take the job working with the kids because we would really miss him but we were also really happy for him because we knew he was looking to give something more to the world (as he put it).I was and will continue to be so proud of him for trying to help the kids he was working with.He was looking for some sort of happiness and we hoped so badly that he could find some.He was tring so hard. We could see the pain he was in, he just didnt seem like himself anymore, that is the only comfort I can take from all of this is that he isnt in pain anymore and he is where he has wanted to be for a long time now, with Sebastian being Sebastians dad. He has said since Sebastian died that all he wanted to be again was Dad. We miss his smiling face, his sarcasm, his joking,his little bits of wisdom that he would try and instill in our boys, and his hugs, we just miss him as a whole and wish that we could still talk to Duran rio as he was called around here. Darryl, Sebastian and Bev are and will always be an important special part of our family. We love you Darryl and miss you so much.

on 15.07.08