Happy Valentine's Day Paul / Tami -GP (Angel Ryan Hook)
In our hearts forever & always!!
My Thought are with you / Jon Schmidt (none) Patsy, I am a member of POS, and am sorry for your loss. What a great Tribute to Paul.
My prayers are with you.
Jon Schmidt Sun Prairie, WI
Your family misses you / Monica Davis
Paul, I know your family misses you so much. My son was brutally murdered in May of 2004....he had only been 18 for 5 short weeks. I know you and my RJ must be good friends in heaven. God bless your family through all their suffering the loss of you. May God be with you all. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Paul, watch over your family and let them know your are still with them.
Mother to RJ Davis ~ brutally murdered at age 18 http://rj-davis.memory-of.com
Thinking of you all / Connie (Aunt Connie) Greenawald (Aunt) I often think of Paul, but I can't think of him without thinking of you all - Mike, Patsy, Mikey, and Paul together. You came as a unit, and even when Mike & Patsy "fell in love all over again" after how many years of marriage?, and got all romantic on us, you were still happiest when you were all together and hanging out or doing something fun. You all even helped me with Fur Ball (and Jessie too), and so many other events at the Shelter. I loved having my family around, and Paul was so quiet and sweet - people automatically were drawn to him and would mention to me what a nice boy he was. It was hard not having him and Dad at Christmas, but we really enjoyed hearing/singing Paul's version of the 12 Days of Christmas, re-entitled The 12 Days of Hunting. Thinking of you with love, and missing our sweet, sweet Pauly.
THINKING OF YOU DEAR PAUL! / Jane Einarson (I care )
Blessings & care Paul / Jane Einarson (I care ) Dear Paul, Thinking of you & your special family this season with love & respect. God Bless XXXOOO
Dear Patsy, / Kimmer Christensen (friend of Patsy's ) Even thought I do not know you that well, (met you at your Tastefully Simple Party) My heart goes out to you. I am keeping you in my prayers for your peace and healing. From the pictures I see here I can see what a loving family realtionship you all had. God Bless! Hugs, Kimmer
What a beautiful tribute to Paul. I hadn't been on this site for awhile & just read through, looked at & listened to all the wonderful memories of Paul. I miss him so much & think of you all often. Please know we will never forget Paul & will make sure Jacob knows all about what a wonderful person he had for a cousin.
I love you guys,
Shell
I luv ya, Paulie Wally / Samantha LaCount (Very Good Friend ) Hey Paul, I really miss you so much! I think about you all the time, buddy. I will update you and everything. We got a new puppy and we named her Maxine and we had to put Mitzi down after she became paralyzed. Joe and I have been haging out quite a bit but it isnt the same without you. I will always have thosed blessed memories of you. I will love you till the end of time and beyond.
My Son's Angel Friend / Marvin &. Charlene Hardin (Son's Angel Friend ) Paul It is my Honor to sign your Guest Book, You will be missed by many, but never forgotten. And always LOVED!!!!!!!
Marvin Pop of Marvin Jr.(Marvo)
Hey Paul / Joe Flanigan (Friend) Dear Paul, Obviously I'm not too blessed with computers, I tried to leave a message on your memorial sight and I only posted four words by accident. Well I gotta say its a little slow around here without ya. I decided to be like Timmy and fix my car up a bit, a bit being more like a lot. You prolly noticed how I'm writing a letter to you, I had this idea after Timmy left us, and it seems to help. I figured I'd write you one too since I miss you just as much. I usually explain all that I've been up to. I've been practicing dueling banjos on my banjo for you, I'll have it ready for you some day soon. Well the Flanigans miss you a lot, it was always nice having you around after Timmy died, and your presence was often comforting and even healing to our scarred family. We will forever miss you. Love, Joey
A Mother's Love / Patsy Vande Ven (Mom) Paul, I miss you so much. You were such a light in our lives that has been put out and plunged us into darkness. Somedays I don't know how I will go on without you, but your dad and brother need me too.
You know dad always teased you about being a "momma's" boy, but I cherished our times together. I just loved the fact that you like to go places with me and did not mind being seen with your mom. It was always easier for me to do my "appearances" as Mrs. Wisconsin with you by my side and taking pictures.
This last year had been so difficult for you and I was trying everything I knew to try to help you through it. I often feel like I should have done more, but I cannot think of more I could have done besides be by your side 24/7 (and I knew you did not want that). You were being forced to grow up too fast and deal with the cruelties of life, with the loss of Tim, Robin and eventually grandpa. You were so sensitive that these tradegdies were so difficult on you.
I will always miss you and love you. You have a very special place in my heart and that place hurts very much right now.
My Son / Mike (Dad) Vande Ven (Father) Thinking about Paul the first word that comes to mind is "Proud." I have always been so proud of Paul. He always made me feel so good about being a father. He never let me down. He always helped me with anything I asked, without complaint. I especially liked the way he would set me up with a joke or pull something on me. He laughed so loud when he put a rubber band on the sink sprayer and got me all wet.
I had so many hopes and dreams for him. I have a hard time imagining what my life will be like without him. I will forever have a pain in my heart. I miss my litltle buddy. I love you Paul
I miss my Pauly. / Mikey (Brother) Paul and I did so much together, it's hard to do anything without thinking of him. We would ride bikes, play video games, watch TV, play baseball, go swimming, play football, watch movies, have squirt gun fights, play basketball, wrestle, and just have a ton of fun.
One of the things Paul loved to do was play tetherball, and boy was he good. Whenever I would play with him, I would get beat. I think I won once out of probably 100 games. He could hit the ball correctly, change speeds, change heights, and even change directions with ease. His favorite thing to do would be to get a good volley going, then turn around, and smack the ball right at me. It would often hit me, and he would laugh like crazy.
I miss him so much. I just can't believe we will never head out to the diamonds to see if we could hit one over the fence, or play a game of FETCH (instead of HORSE) which he would change into FETCHERS when he was losing, or go four wheeling (he would never let me drive). I want him back more than anyone can imagine.
Hello to all / Deana Michael (friend of family ) I want to give Patsy,Mike and Mikey my deepest heart felt condolences for the loss of there Youngest son Paul. Patsy,I know how much Paul loved to watch thunderstorms and Tornadoes. Wow,he would have loved to watch the one we had this morning !! We had lightening so fearce It scared me right out of bed ! The hail was unreal !! I thought man,Paul would love this one !! Then I thought Dang,I hope the moon roof on the car is closed,lol. Take care dear friends,healing is a long and difficult process. I lost an infant brother when I was 8. I watched my mother struggle with depression for years. Paul would not want his mommy to sink. Be strong Patsy. Take time out for you. Love Deana
Turkey season again / Mike (Dad)
Well it's spring again. I decided to be a mentor for a young 11 year old girl (Andrea) for turkey hunting this year. I was most rewarding. It reminded me when I took you out for your first turkey hunt. I even told Andrea the story of how you got your first turkey and then shot again after I went to get my Dad. This morning I went out to Oconto Falls. As I started to plant some white spruce I glanced over to the tree's you and mom helped me plant 4 years ago. I smiled as I noticed the growth on those tree's. Much like the growth you had, tall and lanky just like me. As I was planting I heard some turkeys clucking back in the woods. I took a walk along the edge and saw a flock of turkeys just ahead of me. I couldn't help but think you sent them to me. I then found a buck antler. Just like you put it there for me to find.
I know your watching over us Paul. I really miss you buddy. I know you and my Dad will be with Mikey and I when we go out hunting in a couple weeks. I plan on starting up the hot tub at the cabin soon. I know how much you liked hot tubs. I can see you laughing, singing and goofing off in Bob and Al's hot tub. So many thing remind me of you. I love you very much. I am so glad that you were my son. Close
It's been so long / Patsy Vande Ven (Mom)
Hey cutie,
We went to dinner with Sara for her 21st birthday. We all missed you being there, even Judy introduced us to others as Sara's best friends parents. :) As you know, I made Sara an afghan, she really liked it. I knew she would thought because of the sign you sent me when it was finished and I put it in the bag.
I am sorry it has been such a long time since I have written here, but I have been working on my book, trying to get S.A.F.E. going, and working. Plus, trying to keep up with my emails, facebook, and journaling. Seems I am doing a lot of writing in a lot of different areas - journals, my book, and emails.
I love you so very much and miss you every day. Close
That was just freaky, Paul / Mom Vande Ven Read >>
That was just freaky, Paul / Mom Vande Ven
Paul,
We went to get dad's new truck, that he decided to scratch and dent already, tonight. I had already changed my clothes and went with your t-shirt and jogging pants on.
All the while I was driving back home on the highway I had the weirdest feeling. First I felt like me, then I could see you, then I felt like I was in your body (in your clothes) I just kept going back and forth between being me - seeing you - and being you. It was a freaky feeling, but not really a bad feeling. Every time I could see you, or felt like you I felt calm. I just wanted to stay in that place with you.
BTW, I started my new job today and so far I am liking it. I think it will be a challenge and I feel I have a very good chance for advancement there. I also started back on Weight Watchers today so I can drop my weight before the Masquerade Ball.
I love you very much Paul. Please help Robin look out for little Jack and get him through this terrible time. If something bad is going to happen, please let me know somehow so I can help Melissa. Close
Hey Buddy, Well now you and Timmy have Sammy with you. Why did she do it Paul? She had so much to live for, she was so young and had such great plans. I know how devasted she was after Timmy passed away, then again with you. Was it just too much for her? Dad and I are going to go to her service and offer her parents support. Please help me get through this, it is so very hard and has opened up so many fresh wounds. I love you so very much and miss you every day!!!
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