HAPPY 34th BIRTHDAY MY BOY’S
DARRELL & DERICK
Our 5th bittersweet birthday
Happy Birthday to you Darrell in heaven Happy Birthday to you Derick on earth

When we lost Darrell, We lost a very special part of our family, he was the world to us and there are no words to ease the pain. Darrell you are missed every minute of every day. You never get over losing a child, time does so little except continually remind us each day how much we have lost. The pain does not subside as time passes and we cannot escape it. The bond of love can never be broken. We were not ready or prepared to say goodbye. We will never understand how life can be so cruel. There are many things about him that no one will ever know. We want people to know how much joy and love he brought to our lives and how important he was to us and will be forever.

FOREVER LOVE YOU!
FOREVER MISS YOU!
FOREVER TEARS

MOM

Birthday Balloons and flowers for the Birthday Boy!!!

Enjoy paradise untill we get there!

As the years pass slowly by
I feel the grieving is not over
the pain is still inside.
My life must continue
And the tears I have learned to hide
But I know it will never leave
This pain we feel inside.
The family goes on with there lives
And I know this is how it should be.
I share in their joys and sorrows
But that pain won't let me be free.
Where Darrell rests, I visit often
And the pain is always near.
My friends and families say
How well I‘m doing
If they only knew deep within me
From this pain there is no relief.
When alone I talk to you, Darrell
I ask you to be by my side
And the warmth of your memories comfort me
But the pain will always abide
because it is only memories.
Some day I will hold you in my arms again
And then and only then I will be free of this PAIN.
Forever Love You!
Forever Miss You!
Forever Tears!

MOM

Bury your child, bury your heart.
God ripped out my heart and then said,
Go on and live now.
I must now begin the life long journey,
of accpting the unaccptable.
I can remember the happiness,
But, I can't feel it anymore. Mom

November 18, 1994 the day Darrell became a Daddy to

Kathlynn Elizabeth Gillis

October 24, 2005 5 Months and 10 days after Darrell went to heaven he became a daddy for a second time to

Jared Darrell Gillis

Life is continous and is infinite. Death is only passing through God's other door. Quote by Edgar Cayce

Darrell & Derick 

Lissa & Darrell

Darrell & Mom on his Graduation

Darrell, Derick, mom, Lissa, Leo

at Dericks & Ronnies wedding

"Happy Birthday dear, Brother. Still part of my soul.  Still in my every thought.  Left behind is Lissa without Darrell. As there, is Derick without Darrell and Leo without Darrell.  Derick's every birthday forever bitter sweet. The twinless twin. The forever broken hearted siblings.  Your love is our gift.  Happy Day in Heaven D! " Lissa xoxo

It's been three years and two months since you left us.  I can't think of it as a long time because, I have so much longer to live without you.  How do you get out of getting old?  I know your pure heart had a lot to do with God calling you home.  Lissa

Friends forever in heaven

Two very handsome angels

Darrell Gillis                          Danny Eddy

9/27/1975 - 5/14/2005           12/20/1976 - 8/24/2008         

BORN TO JERALYN AND LEO GILLIS

9/27/1975   5/14/2005
Darrell went to live his eternal life when he was killed instantly in an automobile accident.

From KD
darrellsbabygirl

Shine on Brother

Darrell was always happy, he enjoyed life to its fullest. He has an unconditional love. He never judged anyone and always excepted people as they are and could see the best in everyone he met. He touched so many hearts through his life. He taught me patience, I had to be, Darrell was never in a hurry for anything. He told me once to slow down and enjoy life. Life was very hard on Darrell, he was always in pain from the time he was a small boy till' he grew. As he grew, the pain got worse and he had to live with that everyday. He was always getting hurt one way or another.  It seemed nothing ever went his way. But, he always put out that everything was fine and he never let it get him down. I really think God had thought Darrell had been through enough and called him home to be the angel he truly is.

Darrell enjoyed collecting Mardi Gras Masks

I miss him so much, I never imagined life without him in it. Now, I never imagined something could hurt so bad. His death left a huge void in my heart. But, even in death, he has done his best to let me know he's fine. I love his special signs. I can't wait to hold him in my arms again and tell him I love him face to face. He lives on in the two precious grandchildren he left me. Katie who was Darrell's ray of sunshine. His world revolved around her and baby Jared who Darrell never had a chance to meet but, is just like him. Being the Dad he is, I'm sure Darrell is watching over Jared and Katie and guiding them through their life. Mom

WAS IN THE HOUSE... 9/27/75-5/14/05

Last night while I was trying to sleep,
My son's voice I did hear.

I opened my eyes and looked around.

But, he did not appear.
He said, Mom you've got to listen,

You've got to understand.

God didn't take me from you, Mom.

He only took my hand.

When I called out in pain that night.

The instant that I died.

He reached down and took my hand.

And pulled me to His side.

He pulled me up and saved me

From the misery and pain

My body was hurt so badly inside,

I could never be the same.

My search is really over now.

I've found happiness within.

All the answers to my empty dreams

And all that might have been.

I love you and miss you so,

And I'll always be nearby.

my body's gone forever,

But my spirit will never die!

And so, you must go now,

Live one day at a time.

Just understand

God did not take me from you,

He only took my hand.

"

When I first saw this picture it hit me hard.  It looks like the back of Darrell's head.  I knew this is how he was welcomed into heaven the moment he died.  I know the moment I die I will get this big hug from him.

 MOM 

Soar High Sweet Angel !!!

Our World has been forever changed. 

Life is continous and is infinite. Death is only passing through God's other door.       Quote by Edgar Cayce