The SRC Memory Gallery

The Memory Gallery is a place for Larimer County residents to remember and honor loved ones who they have lost to suicide. Submissions are posted for a limited period of time to allow space for others to share.

If you live in Larimer County, or have lost someone in Larimer County, and would like to submit a picture, poem or story for our Memory Gallery, please e-mail it to info@SuicideResourceCenter.org (please put Memory Gallery in the subject heading) or mail it to 315 E. 7 th St, Loveland CO 80537. We reserve the right to screen for and refuse inappropriate material.

We Remember Them
Christopher A. Brooks
Jeffrey L. Wingfield

Jon Rumler
Kevin Blake Morris
Douglas Wade Russell
Anna's Letter

We Remember Them

 In the rising of the sun and in its going down,
We remember them;

 In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter,
We remember them;

 In the warmth of the sun and the peace of summer,
We remember them;  

In the rustling of the leaves and the beauty of autumn,
We remember them;  

In the beginning of the year and when it ends,
We remember them;

 When we are weary and in need of strength,
We remember them;

 When we are lost and sick at heart,
We remember them;

 When we have joys we yearn to share,
We remember them;

 So long as we live, they too shall live,
For they are now a part of us,
As we remember them.  

“Jewish Remembrance”

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Christopher A. Brooks
1976-2002

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John Rumler
1972-2002

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Remembering my baby brother
Douglas Wade Russell

One year ago, it was a new year and you were ready to begin life anew, full of hope and goals. We all believed you would succeed. You were handsome, loving, sweet and thoughtful and always reached out and helped others. On May 17th, 2007, when you were 37, you took your own life and abruptly left this world. I miss you so much little bro and not a day goes by I don't think of you over and over. Sometimes I find peace, knowing you no longer suffer the pain of this world. I know God is merciful and holds you warmly. Please look down upon us and send your spirit to your sons, who miss their dad so much. And know that your Sister Sue loves you and looks forward to seeing you again one day in heaven. I send my love and tears to you and pray you know the thoughts in my heart. As you always said, from the Steve Miller Band song, "Keep on keepin' On." That's what I'm doing.

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Anna's Letter

My friend Anna died by her own hand on Monday June 13, '05. I had drifted away from her for the previous 6 months, not by design, but by accident. I always meant to write to her "tomorrow" I did not know how sad and depressed she was, so her death came as a terrible shock to me. I only found out yesterday. And I can't describe my feelings in a way that makes sense, even to me.

She was a kind generous loving person. She was also a gifted artist. We met through an online craft group. At first we didn't even like each other. We were both self centered, self esteem deficient, and very bossy. But over time we sent cards to each other and posted a lot on the group message board and in Sept. 03 I even flew to Pennsylvania to visit her. We had such a good time we even drove together to visit a mutual friend in Ohio.

We had such a good time. We were like soul sisters. We always sent each other cards and little nonsense gifts. Anna had no family to keep her memory alive, and we in the craft group have chosen our own way to do that. From now on all the personal mail we send will have a sticker on the outside of the envelope that says this card (or note) comes to you in loving memory of Anna. It may not seem like much, but it is our way of maiking sure this wonderful woman is not forgotten.

I just needed a place to share this. I have no local friends to share with, and I need to know there is someone out there who will pray, as I do, that Anna has a peaceful rest.

Thanks for listening.

Dorothy

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