Hey Dad,
    It’s been 7 years since anyone wrote to you.. I’ve been thinking about you a lot the past few months wondering how’s things up there? Mom and I miss you like crazy, I told her how i regret how i said goodbye to you. I wish there was more signs to know you’re still watching over me. Cardinals have been appearing out of nowhere though, some fly by the house, some are just perched but every time i think it’s you. I’m getting yours and moms wedding photo tattooed on me soon! There’s so much more to talk about so i’ll save that for another day, but i love you Dad.. the memories i have i cherish so much and break down thinking of you and how things were back then.. how simple life really felt and also at peace. Til next conversation, I love you Dad 💛
Love, Peeky

today makes 13 months since you've been gone & there's not a day that goes by that i don't think about you, miss you or wish you were here. time does not heal all wounds, that's for sure. I'm trying to work on myself so i can be ok to take care of Aaron. it's hard though. & since Monday is St. Patricks day we're having dinner at my ma's tomorrow with Poppy. He already got the cornbeef, i know you loved that meal. so it will be in honor of you!!! i love you! FOREVER MORE!!! xoxoxoxo

Aaron's birthday was on a Wed. this year so i took him to IHOP for breakfast & it started to snow. he says that it's you to show him you're with him on his birthday! he's changing so much. everyone says his voice is changing. i can't tell because I'm with him all the time. he's growing up so fast. i wish you were here to guide him through this. he's having such a hard time. I'm doing my best but i can't teach a boy to be a man. so I'm asking you to be his guardian angel & watch over him & help guide him. he started talking about you more, it took him a while. we talk about good things, stuff you said & did with him. like the hungry peddler for the fries & gravy. we love you ronnie & will til the end of time.
miss you, love you xoxox

Just thinking about you & how much i miss you. how everything has changed & nothing's the same. how you're missing Aaron turning into a man, he'll be 14 on Wednesday. how much Niko remembers you & misses you. how much i love you!!! life is so different without you here. my love for you will never end. until we're together again. xoxo

today marks one year since you have passed. i can remember that day like it was yesterday. the pain of losing you will never leave. i still can't believe that you're really gone. it feels like a nightmare that i can't wake up from. it was so hard to get through these days without you, the first of all the holidays. i wish you could be here in the way i need your be. to see your face, hear your voice, to touch you, to hold you. i miss you so much. there's not a day that goes by that i don't think about you & wish that you were here with us. you are & always will be the love of my lifetime. you will remain in my heart until we're together again. i love you, around the world and back again xoxo <3

a year ago today you were in the hospital and i went to buy you balloons & a rose because it was valentine's day & i love you so much!!! Valentine's day will never be the same without the love of my life. you will always have my heart. i miss you more than words could ever say. I'll never forget all the valentine's days we had together for the past sixteen years. Happy 1st Valentine's Day in heaven.

Dad, merry Christmas man :,( wishin u was here in da worst way! Missin you krazy right now. Love u 4 eva!! Love Arah, Britanie, Sierra, Nasir, Jayden N Amiyah. We love you!!

Happy Thankgiving Dad!!!.. We love you, alwayz.. N 4 Ever!!

today is thanksgiving, this will be the 1st one without you. i really don't know how I'm going to get through it. it's so hard, i miss you so much that it physically hurts. sitting here remembering what thanksgivings use to be like. you would wake up with me at 4 or 5 in the morning to start the  turkey. later you'd start picking clothes out. you always got dressed up, slacks, dress shirt, tie & don't forget the gators. then we'd spend the day with family eating & you'd be playing with the kids. you were so good with them. i love you RONNIE with all that i have  & all that i am. you left  hole my heart that can't be repaired, until we're together again!

today marks 9 months since you're gone & it's not getting any easier. there's not a day that goes by that i don't think of you. i know Aaron misses you like crazy, he's still struggling with letting out. this time last year, you & Aaron were volunteering at the church after Sandy. you always managed to give to others regardless of  how much you had yourself. Aaron takes after you in that way & I'm so grateful you instilled that in him. you also would've been playing with the fire pit. you loved that thing. and telling me what you wanted me to make for thanksgiving. now i don't even want yo think about the holidays. i don't know how we're going to hey though them. you're forever in our hearts. we love you & miss you terribly.

It's been a while since i've been on here, but there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you, talk to you or miss you. Everything has changed since you went away. Somethings will just never be the same. Aarons really struggling with things even acting out in school. & me I'm just a mess. Please just give me the strength to get through it all and get back to being the mother that I need to be for our son. And continue to look out for Aaron from above. You will remain forever in our hearts. We love you more than words could ever express.

Hey Ronnie, you have no idea how much we miss you! The kids still ask about you all the time! Your miss America is gonna be 5 on Wednesday, times really flies but we make sure we keep your memory in her head bc she was ur lil princess and she surely loved her pop pop! Arah misses u to the core but he's staying strong but I see the pain that ur passing still gives him but I know ur looking down on him and so proud of the man and father that he has became. I just wanted to let you know we haven't forgotten about you and we love and miss you soooooo much xoxoxo 
Love u always,
Ronnie,Britanie,Nasir,Jayden,Amiyah,Sierra

Watz up daddy-O ;^)! It's September now, all da kidz back in school n ya oldest granddaughter Sierra started out here too, ain't dat somethin? Lolz, I kno u smilin down now like Arah I tol u she'd find a way back to u! N honestly, I can't be more happier right now as far as me n my babies nahmean dad? N e way, just continue to give me strength everyday n lead me in da right direction dad, I love u more den u would ever kno man smh. :,(.. Miss u 4 eva!
Love Arah, Britanie, Sierra, Nasir, Jayden & "Boss Lady" Amiyah

Watz goin on up der dad?.. Sry it's been a lil while just lyfe is dealin me a real messed up card right now u kno, but it's kool u alwayz told me dat it a get betta b4 it get worst right?.. I love u dad man n Missin u ain't even a word right now. Things changed a lot since u been gone, some 4 da betta, some 4 da worst I just make sure my kids, my wife, u, mom, grandma n grandpa just keep me motivated ta stay on da right track cause as of lately I been on da edge Dad, but ima stay strong 4 myself n all y'all!!.. Until da next time Dad, love u alwayz n 4 eva datz my word! Love Arah, Britanie, Sierra, Nasir, Jayden n Amiyah!

What's up Uncle. First let me say Happy Father's Day! You were definitely a father figure to me but I don't think people understand the opportunity I had to really receive ur love as an Uncle.. The guidance commitment and unconditional love you had for others.. I miss you everyday that you not here.. But it's one day closer to you and I know I got a spot there..

Well it was one hell of a weekend to try and get through but somehow we made it through it. I called to check on Arah to make sure he was gonna be ok, but I can tell it's really hard on him too. You guys were so close and love each other so much. I know how proud of him you were for the man and father that he is today. It's because he had you as a Father. And Peeky really misses you especially on father's day. I know that you are in heaven watching over all of us but I would do anything to have you back by my side. The world ain't the same with out you here in it. You were the reason that I am able to the mother I needed to be for Aaron. And I thank you for given me a piece of you in Aaron. I hope he grows up to be half the man that you are and can someday be a father himself. 
Until the next time, We love you always!

Hey dad!.. Well it Father's Day taday' N honestly, dis day will neva be da same wit out u ;,( but I do kno one thing Dad, as long as there's a beat left in my chest, I'ma be da father dat u alwayz was too me to ur Grandkids! I might not be da best role model or blue collared citizen dat da world has to offer but u kno us Powell's, we got dat fire datz embedded in us to neva give up N strive for perfection u kno? I'm Missin u Dad.. Happy Father Day to the best person in da world, I mean dat wit all my heart!! Love Arah, Britanie, Sierra, Nasir, Jayden & Amiyah

To a great brother, best friend & brother in-law. Want to wish a happy Father's Day, I miss you soo much & wish you were still here with us.. I would give anything in the world to see you  one more time.love u forever brother, & friend.

Whatz up daddy-o?..lolz, dem were ur wordz, rememba' dat?.. N e way, it's rainin taday' which is odd bc it's been rainin 4 me since God took u!.. I kno I got some hard dayz in head of me, just hope u n mom, grandma n grandpa steer me in da right direction when I feel like everythin is just gettin too over-whelming u kno?.. I love u Dad alwayz n 4 eva!.. Love Arah, Britanie, Sierra, Nasir, Jayden N "Boss Lady Amiyah" ;)

Tears If tears could build a stairwell and memories were a lane, I would walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again. No farewell words were spoken no time to say good-bye . You were gone before I knew it, and only God knows why. My heart still aches in sadness, and secret tears still flow. What it means to lose you, no one will ever know... I'm really missin' u dad :(

Hey Ron, How is everybody doing up there? I could see you all now you paul and tom and also hopie all of you raising hell, talking about everyone down here, and proable laughing at us!! Oh ya and judy sitting right in the back ground talking ahole lot of junk, but that's ok cause that's judy. well Ronnie Beat say's hello and he truly misses you a lot.You no when I sit down and think about the good old days how much fun we had growing up the trouble we cause are moms but even then they still loved us to the end. but boy now almost everyone that really meant something to us are all there with you. So cousin tell the hole family I love and miss them all. Ronnie keep a watch on your kids down here and that wifey of yours they al mis you much. okay Ron till its my time to come home love n miss you all. Love your cousin   Donna

Watz up Dad!.. Wow man, can't really put it in wordz how losin u effected me and so many other people. But I kno God needed u more is wat I keep tellin myself u kno?.. But, ima hold it down 4 eva 4 u Dad datz my word!!.. Love u da most til da sky break up!.. Love: Arah, Britanie, Sierra, Nasir, Jayden and Amiyah ??????????

I just wanted to tell you that I love you. I have from the very start & I will for all eternity. This rainy day would've been better spent lying next to you as you flipped through every channel and turned the volume down so you could actually hear the rain. You did love those rainy days!!! I miss you so very much. Everybody does. I don't know if you ever realized how many peoples lifes you've touched, were such a big part of and now are forver changed. Love you Ronnie!!! xoxoxo

Hey brother, want to start. out by saying that, we miss you so much. Sonia, Keri & myself took Aaron out fishing on Sunday.Aaron learned how to open up the clams for the bait.I. Wish you were there to help me knot the hook,& put the weight, but a nice old man walked by & and started showing me the ins & outs. Of fishing. It's like you sent him to me, lol.As the days go on your being missed more & more.not to worry as long as I'm on this earth I will continue to do my best and be there for ur sons, & grandkids. Love you ur brother and best friend for ever.

P.S Tell Mom, Grandma,Grandpa I love & miss them. 
Till we meet again.

I hate the fact that this is how I have to tell u about my days. It doesn't seem fair. I really thought that we could grow old together, sitting on a porch watching our grandkids playing and laughing. I'm mad that you won't be here to see Aaron graduate 8th grade or High School, to teach him how to drive a car. To see him get married & have kids of his own. It was supposed to be me & you against the world & now I'm left all alone in this world. I know this is not what you would've wanted either. But it doesn't change the fact that it happened. I don't know how to go on without you. You are and will always be my other half and I will never be whole without you. I love you Ronnie xoxoxo

There was a bbq @ ur bro's yesterday. It was a lil cold but all the kids & grandkids came. Aaron seemed 2 enjoy himself. Ur bro & Arah & lil' Bri are always lookin out for him. He says it really makes him feel good 2 know that they care about him & love him. He likes feeling included. U know what so do I. It feels good 2 b around family, in a way it's bitter sweet. It makes me realize even more that ur not there. Atleast not the way I need u 2 b. Like standing by ur bro @ the grill cooking the food, snatchin up the grandkids & aaron if they acting up, & esp. sitting next 2 me having a nice time watching everyone & then saying, "come on Ker" cus ur ready 2 go back home. 
I love you & Aaron does 2 - xoxoxo

It's been 2 months,since our brother/brother in law. Sprouted his wings & went to heaven. We miss him & think about him everyday.Not only was he my big brother,but my best friend.theres not a day that goes by. That ur not thought of .
            WE LOVE YOU RONNIE.

Ronnie yesterday was 2 months since you left us & it hasn't gotten any easier. It's tough going on without you. Somedays it seems impossible! Me and Aaron got 2 balloons & chose Kennedy Park to release them at. It feels like a nice tradition to keep. I know Aaron feels it, he doesn't want to show it. He tries to keep it in & be strong. He doesn't want to write about it, he barely speaks about it but he does like looking at your pics. So I let him take the pics out whenever he wants. I know it's hard on him because I know how hard it is for me & u are his dad. He needs his dad especially being 13. I promise to be the best mother I can be to Aaron always & I'll always stay in touch with & be apart of your family. It actually helps me feel closer to you now that your gone. Always in my thoughts and forever in my heart you will remain. I love you!!! xoxoxo

Warmer weather is finally coming back & that would've meant that you would start driving me crazy about going fishing! what i wouldn't give to have u here with me, to hear u mention fishing. Aaron's been asking to go fishing already. i tried to take him twice but it was cold and not a nibble. And it is definitely not the same without you here. i miss you ronnie. my life was changed by meeting you 16 yrs ago & it's forever changed from loosing you on 02/15/13. I love you beyond forever. xoxoxo

Well Love it's Easter and it's not the same without you here. To look back at last Easter and know that we went to church and made an Easter dinner and now today, this Easter, you are not here to do those things with. I made Aaron an Easter basket. He misses you terribly!!! I made a ham for dinner. I Love You Ronnie, more than words could express. I miss you deeply. My heart aches for you to be with us again... xoxoxo

To my husband and best friend, today marks 1 month that you left us. Changing mine, Aaron's, our families lives forever. Although I wish we could've had many more years together, I am beyond greatful for the years we did have. You were and will continue to be the love of my lifetime! I love you Ronnie xoxoxo

Gone from our sight, but never from our heart. Words can not express how much we will miss Ronnie.  The heart remembers most what it has loved best. May memories comfort you and bring you peace. May God be with all of yous in your time of grief.  May the love you feel around you help ease the ache in your heart. My condolences.

TO,MY COUSIN AND HIS FAMILY. WITH MY  DEEPEST CONDOLENCE, MAY GOD GIVE YOU ALL THE STRENGHT THAT YOU ARE GOING TO NEED IN THE DAYS TO COME. ALWAYS REMEBER THAT HE IS WATCHING OVER ALL OF YOU.AND THAT GOD ONLY GIVES US WHAT HE KNOWS WE COULD BARE,IT DOESN'T SEEM LIKE THAT NOW BUT IT WILL GET BETTER IN TIME."RONNIE" WILL TRUELY BE MISSED. JUST REMEBER THAT WHEN U FEEL THAT LITTLE TOUCH ON YOUR BACK OR THAT WIND BLOW DOWN ON YOUR NECK WHEN THERE ISN'T ANY WIND BLOWING THAT WILL BE NOBODY BUT "RON" WALKING ALONG SIDE OF YOU AND LETTING YOU NO THAT HE WILL ALWAYS BE AROUND. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU NOW AND ALWAYS.  LOVE & MISS YOU RONNIE ALWAYS LOVE YOUR COUSIN DONNA.

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Ronnie William Powell Sr.

June 29, 1969 – February 15, 2013

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