It’s been six months since Evelyn left us. Sometimes it seems like it was years ago, and other times it still feels like she will walk through the door at any moment. Six months is a significant milestone for us. It’s half a year, 26 weeks, 182 days since we’ve been able to touch, hold,…
This past Friday was supposed to be another milestone passed on this new life path without one of my children. myself, my family, and a contingent of supporters should have sat in the courtroom watching Evelyn’s Killer get sentenced to prison for his crime. Finally, he was supposed to be held accountable so that we…
The defendant in the case is attempting to fire his public defender and withdrawal his guilty plea. What this means: The judge with either: Grant his motion and give him a 60 day continuance and not impose sentencing on Friday. OR Reject his motion and impose sentencing as scheduled. I can’t begin to tell you…
Yesterday we dedicated Evelyn’s tree Today we are here in this beautiful park, near this beautiful lake to remember and celebrate the life of a beautiful young woman. Twenty years ago today, Evelyn came kicking and screaming into this world and over her short life, grew to be an independent, fearless personification of generosity and…
My dearest Evelyn, Today marks the day that 4 months ago you left us with no explanation. We still don’t know where you were going, what you were doing, or who you were with. There are times when I don’t miss your presence, but I think that is because you are with me. The times…
On Friday, we laid Evelyn to rest in Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery. It was a peaceful and beautiful day, surrounded by family. Evelyn has a nice view of the San Diego skyline, the harbor, North Island Naval Air Station, and the Pacific Ocean. Evelyn shouldn’t be there, but she is. She is there because the…
A month ago today (June 20th), my daughter was taken from her life. The outpouring of support from friends, family, and people who had never met Evelyn has been tremendous. So much so that we are afraid that we will forget someone and not pay them the respect of a proper thank you. So, please,…
They say that all dogs go to heaven. If heaven really does exist, then Max definitely belongs there. Max joined our family in 2000. I worked at a dog friendly start-up where several of my coworkers brought their dogs to work every day. Not surprisingly the dogs got along better than the people. Not wanting…
Early last year, I went with my wife to cheer on some of our friends in the Oceanside Half-Ironman. A grueling contest comprising a swim, a bike ride, and a run. I had never been to an event on a scale such as that, only having ever experienced such lunacy from the comfort of my…