I think that the rationale person I try to be has left me today. I am filled with tears and overwhelming saddness. I know you wouldn't want us to be sad. You would tell me to smile and live life to the fullest. I will.
But for now...
Now I miss you and am sad.
I regret not getting to see you when I was home and for that I am sorry.
I know you wanted to see us. Damn it. I just thought... We'd see you later.
Instead, I will cherish all of our memories- from grade school, to high school, to adulthood. You always made me laugh...
Love you,
Jame
P.S. Your crazy yell is all I hear when it is quiet. Would you mind sending me a laugh instead? I know the Buckeyes are playing today and that you might still be screaming at them, but a laugh would be good too. Thanks.
See what I am mean- always made me laugh.
Gabriel D. “Gabe” Saunders, 29, of Bidwell, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, at Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room.He was born June 21, 1980, in Gallipolis, son of Steve and Darla Saunders and they survive him. He was a 1998 River Valley High School graduate and received an Associates Degree in Plant Maintenance from the University of Rio Grande. Gabe was employed at AEP Gavin Plant in the Maintenance Department. He was a nine year U.S. Army veteran, where he served in Korea, and while in the National Guard he served in Iraq and Kuwait. Gabe was a member of Faith Baptist Church, the Vinton VFW, Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Centerville Masonic Lodge #371, Gallipolis Shrine Club, Elks #107, and Hillbilly Clan #7 aka “Chevy Hayes.” He enjoyed football, hunting, being an uncle and spending time with his family and friends.Surviving him are his parents, Steve and Darla Saunders of Bidwell; two sisters, McKinsey (Jason) McPherson of Thurman and Mariah (Rob) Woodward of Wheelersburg; two nieces, whom he loved dearly, Grace Woodward and Maggie McPherson; his grandparents, Haskell and Ivy Saunders of Bidwell; several aunts, uncles and cousins; his girlfriend, Molly Ruff of Bidwell; and many friends.He was preceded in death by his aunt, Amy Vinson; uncle, Eddie Nelson; maternal grandmother, Margaret Chambers in 1981; and his maternal grandfather, Captain Harry “Dan” Chambers in 1993.
Services will be 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at the Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Hammond and Pastor Jim Lusher officiating. Burial will follow at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at the funeral home.There will be a full military services by volunteers from local veterans’ lodges.Pallbearers will be family and friends, Jason McPherson, Rob Woodward, Josh Saunders, Nate Young, Josh Mershon, Jared Moore, Brian Vinson, Pete Saunders, Gregg Deel, Jay Stout, Josh Bodimer, Nate Stanley, Grant Williamson, Barry Roe, Nick Rocchi and Brandon Hess. Honorary pallbearers will be uncles, Bill Young, Phillip Saunders, Doyle Saunders, Keith Saunders, Mark Mershon, Jim Vinson and Dallas Collingsworth.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Gabe’s memory to River Valley High School Athletic Facility, c/o Gallia County Local Schools, attn: Sandra Foster, 230 Shawnee Lane, Gallipolis, OH 45631.
Gabriel D. “Gabe” Saunders, 29, of Bidwell, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, at Holzer Medical Center Emergency Room.He was born June 21, 1980, in Gallipolis, son of Steve and Darla Saunders and they survive him. He was a 1998 River Valley High School graduate and received an Associates Degree in Plant Maintenance from the University of Rio Grande. Gabe was employed at AEP Gavin Plant in the Maintenance Department. He was a nine year U.S. Army veteran, where he served in Korea, and while in the National Guard he served in Iraq and Kuwait. Gabe was a member of Faith Baptist Church, the Vinton VFW, Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Centerville Masonic Lodge #371, Gallipolis Shrine Club, Elks #107, and Hillbilly Clan #7 aka “Chevy Hayes.” He enjoyed football, hunting, being an uncle and spending time with his family and friends.Surviving him are his parents, Steve and Darla Saunders of Bidwell; two sisters, McKinsey (Jason) McPherson of Thurman and Mariah (Rob) Woodward of Wheelersburg; two nieces, whom he loved dearly, Grace Woodward and Maggie McPherson; his grandparents, Haskell and Ivy Saunders of Bidwell; several aunts, uncles and cousins; his girlfriend, Molly Ruff of Bidwell; and many friends.He was preceded in death by his aunt, Amy Vinson; uncle, Eddie Nelson; maternal grandmother, Margaret Chambers in 1981; and his maternal grandfather, Captain Harry “Dan” Chambers in 1993.
Services will be 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at the Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Hammond and Pastor Jim Lusher officiating. Burial will follow at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at the funeral home.There will be a full military services by volunteers from local veterans’ lodges.Pallbearers will be family and friends, Jason McPherson, Rob Woodward, Josh Saunders, Nate Young, Josh Mershon, Jared Moore, Brian Vinson, Pete Saunders, Gregg Deel, Jay Stout, Josh Bodimer, Nate Stanley, Grant Williamson, Barry Roe, Nick Rocchi and Brandon Hess. Honorary pallbearers will be uncles, Bill Young, Phillip Saunders, Doyle Saunders, Keith Saunders, Mark Mershon, Jim Vinson and Dallas Collingsworth.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Gabe’s memory to River Valley High School Athletic Facility, c/o Gallia County Local Schools, attn: Sandra Foster, 230 Shawnee Lane, Gallipolis, OH 45631.
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