Now we have no reason to be blue. This poem touched me. But when I did it was the best. She was only 11 years old. This isn't a permanent goodbye. I miss him so much. We loved him, he loved us. This poem touched really bad because it describes my feelings for my cousin. I lost my nephew to brain cancer 1 week ago, he was like my child and It just identifies with me because our relationship was just like the poem described. They couldn't put her on lung transplant due to her heart problems. I know I'll see him soon someday (November 17,1994) to (September 18,2010). When I heard the news I felt like if I got shot by a gun right in my Heart, it was very painful, he meant a lot to me, he was always there for me, for whatever. Some young man stole a U Haul truck and lost control of it and hit a car that hit his truck that his was repairing. He over dosed. He will be . Take of Mamma for me and Brutus (the dog)" I asked why and he said what if I pass away tonight, and I told him to stop saying what if all the time. I can still feel the soft touch on my shoulder of his loving hand. He was like the brother I never had. It helped me say how I felt. She also had two small children. It never occurred to me how short life is.. <3, I lost my cousin almost a year ago on Jan. 3rd 2010 in a car accident by a drunk driver..he missed his 21st birthday on Sept. 14th .. till this day I'm torn inside about it and just wish I can still text him and he'll text back..there isn't a day I don't think about him.. He was only 16 years old and his birthday was a month later. And I don't feel any better in the morning light. Miss him every moment of life he was very close to me. I love you little cousin. Remembering Ugo Ehiogu, who sadly passed away six years ago today. She was my favorite person in the world. I will love you forever cuz and I can't wait to see you again! I'm still in shock. I just feel I want to wake up out of this dream thanks again. 2. This poem touched me right in the heart my cousin was 20 when he passed away. Filled with caring, sharing, and love, I've cried my eyes out ..only if my tears could bring them back. I now think about everyone around me that love me and always try to make time for everyone as tomorrow.. they could be gone. I also send my condolences to everyone who lost their cousin to other peoples stupidity. loosing her is so hard she was only 14 yrs old we still don't know how she passed away :( she wasn't just a cousin she was a bestfriend and more like a sister to me. My heart constantly aches and everyday I wake up hoping this is over and it's not. I can relate to this poem very well. I miss her. They flooded me with questions and said, I know she will forget us. The death of a friend is comparable to the death of a family member. You can take one of two out of the exhaustive list of short tritbute to a great person who passed away and dedicate it to that special great person who passed away in honor and respect for them. This poem says EVERYTHING that I feel about losing my cousin. So consider using a metaphor as part of your tribute. Now what will the future hold? It just hit me, I lost my favorite cousin. He got them, popped one, and headed home. I miss her already. He also used to like to play with his hot wheel cars. I thought things were all better and here I am crying about it all over again. I will miss Anthony forever. My condolences to your cousins who are passing by. We remember you deeply, you little angel. I guess no one was there for him when he needed it. It will never be okay. You are greatly missed by many along with Sarah and Chelsea! It's sad that many people are passing from this. she just couldn't recover. I know your with me and everyone in our family. 2 days later, his organs were starting to fail and 4 days after the surgery his heart was too exhausted and stopped. On November 24th 2013 I lost my beautiful cousin Lesley Perez to a motorcycle accident. She told me that Philip had passed and that he was in a better place. It was a very painful moment in my whole life. And hope to see him again someday. Here are some ideas to consider when saying goodbye to someone who is dying: Be there for your loved one as best you can. "Your mother was loved deeply, so we will grieve deeply too. I miss him so much sports and everything else isn't the same with out Frankie. "Time takes away the edge of grief, but memory turns back every leaf.". I said, "Yes, why?" The birds are a beautiful touch. I'm very sorry for your loss. RIP and we will celebrate together again dear sister-cousin when we are reunited in heaven. I regret a lot of things because I didn't hold him that much. It gave me comfort and enlightenment. He died on May 8th 2013 of an apparent gun shot to the head. He died 15th of November 2009 in a small caravan plane on his way to Angola. Not a day doesn't pass when you aren't in our minds Karly Jai Holmes 8/11/94 to 3/17/12 forever in our hearts <3. I still am trying to make sense of all of this and there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of him. I miss my cousin. thank you for sharing this.. R.I.P. Don't Cry For Me By Published by Family Friend Poems November 2006 with permission of the author. I still can't believe it yet. Thank you soooo much for this poem. This weekend its gonna be his b-day it hurts to know he is gone but to be real I know he is in a better placeR.I.P LEOGONE BUT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. She was like my sister, I lost my 13 year old cousin yesterday, she was rushed into hospital and something was found on her brain. He was in the ICU for 5 days and getting better when things took a turn for the worse. Because he lived in Miami Florida. She was like a little sister to me because we were so close. I lost my cousin on June 6. He was a hearty soul who'd do anything for his family and friends. This is my second cousin that died. The CT scans were inconclusive, and even after taking many kinds of antibiotics for months, the disease wouldn't leave his lungs. Love uncle tarus rip December 22 1977-November 16 2010 hmm I miss you so much, lost my little cousin 3 weeks ago tomorrow, this describes exactly how I feel! My beautiful cousin was murdered along with her co-worker during an attempted bank robbery 6 months ago. It was the early morning Monday, July 9, 2012 that we got the call my cousin Richard was in a terrible car accident and died along with 2 girls. He was killed by a man who just got out of prison. Our family will never be same again, but his memory will always live on forever in our hearts. I miss him so much. I lost my cousin in an accident two days agotwo days before thanksgiving. I lost my older cousin on Saturday of last week. His death was from the prescription drug epidemic we have in Florida. I was away from my family, and no one had told me so when I got back I heard the news, I broke down. We have not stopped crying. You were an amazing cousin. My heart aches when anyone, especially a young person, leaves this earth with so much pain. He was good at repairing things and hooking up things with wires. It was the hardest thing I've ever experienced. You were a person everyone wanted to reckon with. You are in my thoughts and my prayers. But now I know he is in a better place. She died on shots she's was so kind and beautiful. She was the same age as me. 3. Also see the link below for many, many more ideas on what to write in your condolence card. The doctor only gave him 10 5mg Tylenol percocets. We grew up together, we were roommates, we shared so many experiences together. Thank you for writing this poem. I still can't get my head around it I miss her more than anything. I love you so much my beautiful angel and I hope to see you soon. We were like brother and sister. My beautiful cousin died in a tragic boating accident last Labor Day weekend. You will see them again one day. He died from something to do with his heart being to enlarged. I didn't want to believe it. You are our Angel up there! The young lady left a coin purse in the car, and my brother took the coin purse to the door. I lost my cousin to a ruptured appendix today. There isn't a day that goes by that I wish he wasn't here with me even though I know that he's in a far better place. Its so hard to talk about it to the family, were all grieving in different ways but this beautiful poem has given me some strength and is one that I am going to post on his Facebook! Your brother will be so proud of you. Since He said that he feels the pain too. "I am shocked and saddened by Jerry's passing. It took me a year to have the courage and visit. I am only one year older than him and we were very close. As One It's okay to miss you, It's okay to cry. I lost my cousin on July 22,2009 due to heart problems he was only 21. R.I.P JOSHUA 12/27/89-5/13/11 UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. I cried that day and I am still crying. Weighing just under 1lb each, they fought through the majority of a week. A hug from me to you to let you know that today and every day, you are in my heart and thoughts. He could take a lawn mower motor and make mini bikes that we used to ride up and down the street. I just wanted to tell you that no matter how long has passed, you can always revisit (voluntarily or not) the pain and cry your heart all over again, without having to hold or blame yourself, thinking you should be over it already. So thank you again for your kind words, it is really helping me get through my pain. I called her my sister-cousin. R.I.P Jonathan Johnson!!!! He passed surrounded by his wife and children, and we know he is at peace. I lost my cousin to suicide 3 months ago its been hard not to see his voice or see his wonderful smile. Death might have taken you away quickly but you live forever in my heart, dear friend. We lost our brother to gun violence. My younger cousin Robert passed away recently. I should have been there when he needed me but I wasn't. I don't know how to let her go.. There isn't a day that goes by and I don't think of him, and what I could of done to prevent this tragedy from happening. I know she is a better place. Everyone loves her and calls her Pink Diamond. Then my brother came. In recent years, we saw less of each other with work and "adulthood," but I always missed her and thought there would come a day when we'd be as close as we once were. The show's lead singer Tommy Blaize also shared a tribute on Twitter. I loved him very much and will always love him. You were only 23 a father, a son, a grandson, a brother, a cousin, and a friend. I just lost a lil cousin two days ago because someone felt like I was ok to walk up on him and shoot him in the back of his head while he was going live on Facebook. I'm going to miss her/him too. This poem is very touching. I spent every day all day with him for 3 weeks straight. he was 14 years old he had a bright future and was a very bright child and even to this day its hard to just look at a picture of him I loved this poem it brung tears to my eyes. He was gone before the ambulance got therewell that pill was homemade full of fentanyl. My last memory of Adam will be cherished forever. Now it happens the second time. I will miss him so much even though we grew apart over thee years. That was the worst day of my life, and every day since I have this unbearable pain and emptiness inside.