Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Uncle Kevin,
Today I was telling a co-worker about you and what happened that tragic day. I told him how you were such a hero to so many people and many other good things. Well, it wasn't long before I had to stop myself so that I didn't break down in the middle of work and start bawling. Man, it is still so hard. When I got the call from my mission president to call home because there had been an accident, my heart stopped. I was bracing myself for a heavy blow. He then said that you had died in said accident. My heart seemed to jump out of my body. I felt numb as I dialed my mom's number. I was in a small booth inside of a small store for long distance calls. My first thoughts were completely toward Holly and the kids. I couldn't believe it. Aunt Lisa answered and then I spoke to mom, and then to Quinn. Everything had already happened. Your accident, hospitalization, death, funeral, and burial. It was horribly surreal to me. I couldn't accept it. I briefly questioned my belief of the Plan of Salvation and what happens after this life. It was due to the shock and sadness I felt. Of course after much prayer and pondering, the Lord reaffirmed for me in the strongest way, that the Plan is real and though I didn't get to say goodbye or see you that last moment before closure of the casket and burial, I will still get to see you again. It wasn't until Memorial Day of maybe 2007 that I finally got to go to your grave and feel a small sense of closure, though I never COMPLETELY will. Thank you for your great example. I love you. I love your family. I miss you.
Love,
Skyeler

Skyeler Lucero
Nephew

October 12, 2010

Daddy,
I love you so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so much...

Ashlee Orr
daughter

September 20, 2010

Daddy
I miss you tons.
Life doesn't seem fair.
I wish you were here to help me with my problems.
Well not mine but I'm in the middle.
You would know what to do.
I wish you could be doing the assembly on drunk driving.
I want to see it.
I wish I could have gotten too.
There are so many things I wish I could go back and change or redo...
I miss you everyday Daddy.
I don't know how someone could say otherwise.
Daddy, I'm sorry. I try. But somethings that have been said/wrote are sooo hurtful.
You are my Daddy.
You were our everyday life.
And to this day... We still are missing that... You.
The only difference is we have accepted it.
Yes it is painfully hard but we just take life day by day.
We have to keep going.
We have no other choice.
I'm sorry again Daddy.
I hope you understand my feelings...
Anyway...
I love you tons Daddy.
Miss you muchly...
~squirty

Jessica
Daughter

September 19, 2010

daddy i love you so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so much..

Ashlee

September 19, 2010

Daddy,
I love you so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so much. Love, Ashlee

Ashlee
daughter

August 29, 2010

Daddy.
Today was my first day of High School.
I just can't put words into how I'm feeling...
I love you so much.
Thank you for your amazing example.
Miss you everyday...
Jessica

Jessica
Daughter

August 25, 2010

Daddy,
I love you so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so s so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so much.

Ashlee
daughter

August 15, 2010

Daddy.
Happy Anniversary yesterday. I gave mom a note and the scrapbook. I wish you coulda spent the day with us. I love you.

I got my schedule for my sophmore year. I wish you could be there. I know you will be in spirit but I would love for you to be the Police Officer there. I would get teased by you to... :)

I love you Daddy.
Miss ya muchly too.
Jessica

Jessica
Daughter

August 13, 2010

Daddy.
I love you.
I wish you would have been here last night.
You'd like everyone.
Miss you.
Jessica

Jessica
Daughter

July 31, 2010

Daddy.
I miss you tons. Please watch over mom this week. And help her...

I'm "re"doing the picnic table... You had to paint it huh? O well. Its a bet actually. Mom said she didn't think I would ever finish it my the 23rd of this month. I think I will.

I can't believe I'm done with my freshman year. 3 full school years plus a half withour you here. I'm sooo glad you gave us a Father's Blessing before I started 6th grade in 06. So Next month I start my sophmore year at the High school. I wish more than anything... You could still be the officer there. Like you were for a while.

Daddy. I hope your proud of me. With the choices I'm making. Where I'm headed in life and just everything.

We watched Extreme home makeover last night. We hadn't for a while. But the girls had it on. The guy was in Iraq and they brought him home to spend a week with his family.

Well I guess thats it.

Love you lots...
Miss you too...
~Squirticus
Jessica~

Anonymous

July 5, 2010

I miss you in everything we do. I wish you were here to enjoy the kids like you always did. I love you so much my love. Love always and forever, Holley

Anonymous

June 28, 2010

Daddy.
Happy Father's Day.
Love you.
Miss you.
~Jess

Anonymous

June 20, 2010

Daddy.
I love and miss you tons.
I wish you could be here.
We are missing out on so much it just doesn't seem fair.
So many first's...
Friday was my last day of my Freshman year. I'm gonna be a sophmore. High school. Daddy. Nobody knows what this is like. Even after 3 1/2 years it still doesn't seem real.
I love you.
At the moment I really miss your teasing. Everything about you really.
Love you tons...
---Squirt-i-cus

Jessica
Daughter

May 30, 2010

Daddy,
I love you so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so much...........

Ashlee
Daughter

May 27, 2010

Sweetheart,
It has been 3 1/2 years today since I gave you a kiss and you kissed the girls and walked out the door. I wouldn't have let you go out the door if I would have known that you would not be coming home. I miss you so much. I love you with all my heart. I have since we meet and will forever. You had my heart the moment that we met.

I wish that it was different. I wish you were still here with us. Not a moment goes by that you are not in our thoughts.

Holley Orr
Wife

May 21, 2010

You and all of your loved ones are in my thoughts on this special day, Police Officer Memorial Day. I know they carry a burning love for you in their broken hearts and will never let your memory die. Continue to watch over all of them.

"If people we love are stolen from us, the way to have them live on is to never stop loving them. Buildings burn, people die, but real love is forever." By Albert Pike

You will never be forgotten

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

May 15, 2010

I love you sweetheart.

Anonymous

May 13, 2010

Daddy.
I haven't wrote in for a while so I thought I would.
I love you so much. I miss you too. I wish you were here.
Today we had Ashlee's party. I wish you were her for her. Out of 6 bithdays this is her 4th one with without you here.
I miss your teasing. Good hec. If I could have your teasing I'd say tease me about any boy you want. And of course everything else.
This week is the memorial.
This month is my last month of school in Jr. High. Daddy, in four weeks I'm going to be a sophmore. I'm going to be 16 this year. I'll be able to date, drive and stuff like that.
Daddy. Plaese help everything settle this summer. I wish mom didn't have to go though this bull crap. Anyway.
Love you Daddy.
Miss you Daddy.
Love, Jess...

Jessica
Daughter

May 1, 2010

hi, this morning I had such a sad dream about being at the memorial again. I am so sad I just can't quit crying today. I miss you so much. I wish we could peek into heaven as you peek in on us. I was just wanting you to know you were the best. love and miss you to the point of breaking.

Lisa
sister

May 1, 2010

Daddy,
I love you so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so much..

Ashlee

April 12, 2010

Daddy,
I love you so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so much.

Ashlee
daughter

March 20, 2010

A Gentleman offered this statement
as they laid my dad to rest,
"Today your dad's a Hero son,
and truly nothing less!"

Into his eyes I peered,
as the tears rolled gently down.
My response was kind and simple
the only words that could be found.

My dad was an officer
and a Hero every day.
He made this world a safer place
for you an...d me to stay.

A Hero who sadly offered
the news too hard to give.
A Hero who prevented tragedy,
allowing us to live.

A Hero you asked directions from
when lost or out of town.
A Hero who aided those in need,
allowing ease to get around.

A Hero who returned your child
when danger threatened near.
A Hero who protected freedom
so we'd have less to fear.

Yes, my dad was a Hero sir,
which he showed in every way.
But, today he is a Hero sir,
because of the price he had to pay.

Daddy, You will always be my hero.
Love you.

Jessica
Daughter

March 20, 2010

daddy I love you so so so so so so so so so so so so so much . and i forgot to tell you happy birthday daddy i miss you so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so much love kaylee

kaylee
daughter

March 19, 2010

dad

daddy,
I love you so s0 so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so much. You are a good cook. I miss you. Love, Ashlee

Ashlee
daughter

March 19, 2010

Happy Birthday My Dear Sweetheart Kevin.
I have watched the kids miss you so much the last (almost) 3 and a half years. I can honestly say that it is the hardest thing I have ever had to do. It is such a helpless feeling, to not be able to make them feel better. Because the only thing that would help would be you here and I can not bring you back. They have missed out on so much with not having you here. The kids friends and cousins have their dads. And our kids miss out so much. They miss out on a million things only a few being daddy daughter dates, father and son outings, vacations, going to church together are just few that so many people take for grant. Someone told me that kids bounce back easier than adults. But they sure have not been a kid that lost the most amazing dad. Because our kids miss you daily and I witness it all. They are such wonderful kids. Eveything they do they do to try to please you and make you proud of them. We have tried our very best to live our lifes to make you proud of us and live how you would want us to. I know with a doubt that you are proud of us. Please watch over our children and let them know that you are always their for them. I ask you that but I know that you do. We look so forward to the day when we are all together again and never have to be without you again. So for that we pray for our Saviors return and what a glorious reunion that will be. Until then I love you more than anything. You are the best husband and companion and my very best friend. I love you and wish you a very Happy Birthday in Heaven. With Love Forever, Holley

Anonymous

March 18, 2010