Hey my love Austin, I had another dream of you, very sobering and scary, yea: you were  buried by my bedside with sand but your feet and head were stickin up out of the ground. 3 days passed and I saw you twitching and moving around-in my head I thought thats not right? 
lo and behold you came back to life and you were hugging me -we were rejoicing! you had sand and dust sticking to you all over so I walked you over to take a shower with you. I couldnt believe it! I wish that was real..writing it down it seems like a good dream, but it was truly eerie at the time when I awoke. I love you with all my heart! I hope you are in heaven and that I can hold you n' I hope God can grant wishes in heaven, if He does I'll wish for you.

I miss you so bad, I had another dream you were in, this old voodoo lady said she could bring you back to life. Sad to wake up and find it not real. I remember when we'd take a bath together and youd shave my legs for me. I love you besos

I miss you so much lately I keep dreaming of you and its not fair cause I wake up and the cruel reality seeps back in again. you really were my favorite person in the whole world.
I think this is the last picture you sent me, you always liked a big thermos
Austin I would die for you in a second I wish I could hug you again this is the worst without you.

hey aust I miss you everyday.I feel like Im lost in a nightmare without you. Ever since you died it seems like the world is actually ending. 
3 days before you passed I got to see you. You came over to the trailer from your parents cause we were fighting and I just left to Georgia. I hate myself for that -But I remember you held me all night when I returned, you said you forgave me and that you loved me more than anything even motorcycles, even music.
I fell asleep you didnt I woke up when you were leaving at 3 am I said no dont gooo! but you said you had to you kissed me and left. I thought we were gunna get married you were the best friend I ever had.  I was listening to the specials all mornin thinkin of when youd dance with me around the kitchen and Id just hold onto you cause you were so big. I remember the time we went to the junk yard and picked out the old fashioned slide in bench seat for the van so I could snuggle up to you when your drivin long hours.I still cant believe your gone

Austin i think about you every day i fixed up the motorbike we built together and my truck is runnin good i know youd be proud. i love u so much dude werytime i work on my truck i think of you and remember us changing the motor mounts and looking up and seeing your face in the clouds like an angel. you were my favorite and i know your riding like a ghost rider inbthe nite, that ironhead tearin up heaven with darby. cant wait to see you again long live the best band that ever lived Space Force
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I’m glad the last memory I have of speaking to you was one where we talked about how long we have been friends. How I am one of the folks who understands you, in a way that some others just could not. This is sappy, but you were consoling me and reassured me that we would be friends forever. You were never one to openly say you love your friends, but you didn’t have to we all know. Oddly enough, the last time I saw you and the last time we texted you told me that you love me. I know you know I love you buddy, a lot. You were genuinely such a good person and so fun to be around. I promise we’ll all keep talking about how much we miss your goofy laugh and big smile. My sweet friend forever, and always in my heart... Austin Ashley 

The last time i spoke with Austin was maybe a month ago. Before that, hadn't seen him in years. He pulled up to my shop on his 883 ironhead that he had just rebuilt. He was looking for a few parts, and some advice to keep it on the road. I immediately recognized him from sponge and asked him what bands he was playing with now. He invited me out to a spot to catch some music, but i didn't make it. I thought I'd catch him later. I thought I'd catch his next great artistic endeavor. Austin was a massively talented artist. Taken too soon. I'd like to think he's out there makin noise with Johnny, Joey, and Deedee Ramone, Sid Viscous, Darby Crash, Joe Strummer, and all the other legends of sound that have passed on to that giant moshpit in the sky. Too young to die, and too weird to live, god threw away the mold that mad you. Rest in Pieces.

I recall having some in depth conversations with Austin regarding engine repairs on his van. For an untrained person he had a very good instinctual understanding of mechanical principles.
He was not at all intimidated by the complicated internal parts of an engine. 
I believe Austin might have been a good mechanical engineer or at least a really good mechanic.
I'm sad he was taken before this natural ability had a chance to get some traction.
But that is sometimes the way with the brightest sparks. They burn fast and it can be hard to slow down and find focus.
I hope his heavenly endeavors will grow this gift and bring him some satisfaction of that sort.

Rest In Peace Austin. May you live on in the lives of those you touched.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 

No words are the right ones at a time like this. All of our love to the Ashley family. Austin may you rest comfortably beside the Lord. Until we meet again. 


Austin you were the person everyone couldn’t wait to see at shows, I’m glad to have the memories that I made with you

thank you for being one of my brother’s best mates. thank you for making me laugh. thanks for being an incredible human. we’ll miss you. 

Austin was and still is a bright and shining star. His infectious laugh, kindness, and his ability to make someone feel special radiates within our memory. His talent as an artist, his unique character and his power to be a true friend will forever be missed.
 Embracing all who loved him-hold on to his spirit and let him carry you through this grievous time.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal, you are loved and thought of beyond measure.  Our memories of you will always be treasured by us, although we lived miles apart the times we shared are deep in our hearts.  Our families will forever be entwined, our memories of you will never leave our mind, so rise to heaven and play in the band, for now and forever your in god's loving hands.

 Fred & Maritza Corritone 

Your family has been in our lives since the all of the kids were very young.
Austin was always an artist.  I told his mom many many times Austin would be some kind of an artist. I was right on.
I remember when Austin was a young boy we all bunkered down in one house for a Hurricane coming in. Our husbands were on Hurricane duty. Having all the kids locked in together is a memory I will have forever.
Austin came up to me in the midst of the chaos and with the most serious face requested a specific brand of milk.  I will always have that innocent face in my mind & heart.
We were pretty stressed with the guys away on Hurricane duty & the kids bored climbing the walls...but in that moment of sheltering in Austin’s special  milk order gave us all comic relief. 
We spent many years at the baseball fields as a family.
We lost a magical soul way too early.
I love the Ashley family.
Debbie.. 

The first time I met Austin he had showed up with a car full of his friends to attend a local show in Miami. He was always supportive of his friends, their music and art. He was easily a very loveable person and always put a smile on everyones face with his infectious smile and laughter. I always had a good time when Austin was around. He was a little firecracker when performed in any band he contributed to. His performances were high energy that everyone enjoyed and were unforgettable moments that brought all of his friends together.  

You will always be loved, your memory lives on forever
-the kenny family

The first time we ever met, in Miami, he gave me an old skateboard deck because I had told him that I lost my skateboard forever ago and never had enough money to get a new one. He showed me something I wanted to be.

It was big game night,Huskies vs Canes.Everyone was there.I remember Austin at a very young age talking to his Grandmother about the clothes he had on for the game.It was very hot and he had on a coat.He told us that he was not any different than anyone here,just because he had a coat on.He made me smile so much that night.He was a Creative mind,an un- harnessed talent taken to soon.Although my talks with you have ended,I pray for you to rest now and send strength to all that will miss you.

I remember the day Sensei walked into the dojo wearing street clothes. He had the brightest smile on his face. That was the day Austin was born. Austin was a blessed child, born into a loving, talented and warm family. I remember him trying out Karate as a child.  I used to baby sit him, Victoria and Scott jr. I remember Austin always having a jovial spirit full of laughter and smiles. The world lost a precious being. I take comfort knowing he’s in a better place. To Carmen and Sensei, I love you and he was so blessed to have you.

Austin was one of the funniest most creatively curious friends I ever had the pleasure of knowing. Irreplaceable personality. I was devastated to hear the news of his passing as I know many feel the same way. Im always gonna keep his memory close to my heart and miss his laughter and perspective . 

OBITUARY

Austin Ashley

20 December, 1995 – 1 April, 2020

Bailey Memorial

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