kisses / Kelly




There's two things I know for sure
She was sent here from heaven and she's Daddy's little girl
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life
Oh, but most of all for..

Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
"Walk beside the pony Daddy, it's my first ride
I know the cake looks funny Daddy but I sure tried"
Oh, with all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right
To deserve a hug every morning and butterfly kisses at night

Sweet sixteen today
And she's lookin' like her mamma a little more every day
One part woman, the other part girl
To perfume and make-up, from ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world
But I remember...

Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
You know how much I love you Daddy
But if you don't mind I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time
Oh, with all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right
To deserve her love every morning and butterfly kisses at night

Oh the precious times
Oh, like the wind the years go by
Precious butterfly
Spread your wings and fly

She'll change her name today
and she'll make a promise and I'll give her away
Standing in the bride room just staring at her
She asked me what I'm thinking and I said "I'm not sure,
I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl"
And she leaned over...and gave me...

Butterfly kisses with her mamma there
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
"Walk me down the aisle Daddy, it's just about time
Does my wedding gown look pretty Daddy? Daddy don't cry"
Oh, with all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right
To deserve her love every morning and butterfly kisses

I couldn't ask God for more
Man, this is what love is
I know I've gotta let her go, but I'll always remember
Every hug in the morning and butterfly kisses



There's two things I know for sure
She was sent here from heaven and she's Daddy's little girl
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life
Oh, but most of all for..

Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
"Walk beside the pony Daddy, it's my first ride
I know the cake looks funny Daddy but I sure tried"
Oh, with all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right
To deserve a hug every morning and butterfly kisses at night

Sweet sixteen today
And she's lookin' like her mamma a little more every day
One part woman, the other part girl
To perfume and make-up, from ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world
But I remember...

Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
You know how much I love you Daddy
But if you don't mind I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time
Oh, with all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right
To deserve her love every morning and butterfly kisses at night

Oh the precious times
Oh, like the wind the years go by
Precious butterfly
Spread your wings and fly

She'll change her name today
and she'll make a promise and I'll give her away
Standing in the bride room just staring at her
She asked me what I'm thinking and I said "I'm not sure,
I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl"
And she leaned over...and gave me...

Butterfly kisses with her mamma there
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
"Walk me down the aisle Daddy, it's just about time
Does my wedding gown look pretty Daddy? Daddy don't cry"
Oh, with all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right
To deserve her love every morning and butterfly kisses

I couldn't ask God for more
Man, this is what love is
I know I've gotta let her go, but I'll always remember
Every hug in the morning and butterfly kisses
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for me and you  / Kelly
I hope the days come easy and the moments pass slow,
and each road leads you where you wanna go,
and if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,
if it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile.
But more than anything, more than anything...

My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
your dreams stay big, your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
and while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

I hope you never look back, but you never forget,
all the ones who love you, in the place you left,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
[My Wish lyrics on http://www.metrolyrics.com]

and you help somebody every chance you get,
Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake,
and always give more than you take.
But More than anything, yeah, more than anything...

My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
your dreams stay big, your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
and while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish. Yeah.

My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
your dreams stay big, your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
and while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.
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my song for you  / Kelly
Looking back on the memory of
The dance we shared 'neath the stars above
For a moment all the world was right
How could I have known that you'd ever say goodbye

And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain
But I'd of had to miss the dance

Holding you I held everything
For a moment wasn't I a king
But if I'd only known how the king would fall
Hey who's to say you know I might have changed it all

And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain
But I'd of had to miss the dance

Yes my life is better left to chance
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today / Kelly
We went to your favorite pool hall tonight the boys were sad its not the same anymore its a weird place now lol
 They remember going there with you. There pretty good :) at it too you taught them well !!!!!
  I see so much of you in them what you taught them to do and be :)
I'm so glad you got too spend what time you did with them.
You always said they were what kept you going.
There so BIG now :(  I am so proud of them. I have you to thank for alot of it.
 I still keep looking for you wanting to come see you and then I realize I can't your gone :(
I've never gone this long without seeing you my whole life :(
it hurts its hard I so wish you were here that we had one more day !  I wish I had gotten to the hospital in time to say bye. I wish I knew you were sick! Everyone still tells me your in a better place and at peace thats helps sometimes love you 
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birthday wish  / Kelly (DAUGHTER)
Glad you got your wish on your birthday :) we sent balloons :)
 You said to me and Scott foever remember I get a 21 gun solute :) I remember everything you said to us !
             today was more respectful of you! You deserve it !
 I thought having the solute at a later date was something you should get! Barb picked your birthday :) So from me to you happy 60th Birthday.
We saw the greatest bunny today he's right across the street from you at the farm market. He's beautiful.. The teepees were by far the coolest thing ! You would love them :) The boys loved it we feed animals walked through the teepee whats inside the teeppee is the greatest!!!!!!!!!  
It's somewhere you would have loved to take the boys:)
We got shells from the ceremony and saved them in your scrapbook ! Zach just thinks it the coolest thing.
 Jason made it home and was able to attend :) I am so proud of him I know how much you were !!!! I told him.....
I talked to grandma and grandpa today I Know your with them having a grand celebration.
with all my love,
KEL


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Military Ceremony  / Barb (Wife)
Hi Honey,

The ceremony was beautiful, but heart renching.  Ghislianedid the service along with the military honor guard.  The whole family was there plus a few friends.  I did get through your letter honey. God got me through it. The  Honor Guard did a fantistic job, and so did Ghisliane.  I Love You Beloved and always will. Will write more soon.

Love,

Your Wife Barb Close

Darling, Happy Birthday  / Barb (Wife)
Happy Birthday Sweetheart, Today you will get your wish. I love you and miss you so very much. I will tell you how I feel in my letter to you today, and will probably write it again tomorrow, as today will be too hard. I wish you were still here with me and it does hurt very badly. God is carrying me through this, your special day. Storm will be in good hands. She will be with Irene. You were and still are my soulmate, best friend and companion. I love you and will always love you forever. You were and are still my world. So, again my darling, Happy Birthday. Love forever, Your wife, Barb Close

happy birthday  / Kelly
Happy birthday dad !
 Its hard not to have you here with us ! 
There a song My wish I love to listen too its say I hope your dreams comes true. I know you would want all of that for me
I cry when I hear it but I know you would want it for me

I hope that the days come easy and the moments pass slow,
And each road leads you where you want to go,
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,

But more than anything, more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

I hope you never look back, but ya never forget,
All the ones who love you, in the place you left,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get,
Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake,
And you always give more than you take.

But more than anything, yeah, and more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

This is my wish
I hope you know somebody loves you
May all your dreams stay big
 I love you I am so glad all your wishes came true just wish you could have enjoyed them alittle longer :)
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fall / Kelly (daughter)
Your my angel in the sky ! Your in my thought everyday!!!
I miss you more than you know! Things have been hectic as always how else would my life be  :)
You would be so very proud of both the boys. Justin is phenominal as we know. I meet with the school friday they said he is extraordinary
young teen :) That is college bound  without a doubt.
He joined track that will be fun. Those legs hope they hold up!!!
Zach is doing extremely well his grades are fabulous this year.
He's gearing up to go to the 8th grade Washington trip in the spring.
Were on our last fund raiser.
Scot is working 60 hours a week and going to school. Busy as ever.
I have a 93 in my classes right now. You were right when you said just do it. I love it  !
 Jason finally made it home! :) I know your watching over him for me:) I am so proud of him. Were spending as much time as we can with him before he returns. I am so proud to be an american with all the sadness in the world . People have shown a great amount of pride and support to him while he's home. Those men and women are so brave. 
Your 21 gun solute is coming up we will see u there:)
lots of love,
Kelly
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Darling / Barb (Wife)
Hi Darling, Not really much to say today, but I did want to write you and tell you how much I still love you, and how much I still miss you. You were and still are the light of my life. God is still with me honey and I am so thankful for His love His carrying me. Storm is okay. I'm going to brush her in a few minutes. She needs it. Finally got her to play ball yesterday. We'll do it today too. I love you my special angel, forever and always. Your loving Wife, Barbcbun Close

Sweetheart / Barb (Wife)
Hi honey, Just waanted to let you know that I still love you and always will. This is painful and it hurts so bad. I like talking to you anyway and do talk to you. Out loud and in my heart, my beloved husband. You know you always will be. God has been good to me and is still carrying me. I love Him so much too. It has been really hard and I am trying to cope. With God's love, I can. Storm is doing good. She is a comfort too, when she wants to be, (you know her). Finally got a hold of Karlene. She came over and we had lunch together. She got Storm some treats and a toy for her birthday. We are getting together again soon. 2 more weeks and my promise to you will be kept. Justin has been such a big help and a good worker. He does real great on the lawn. Well my darling, I must go for now,(don't) want to, but I will be back soon. Love now and forever, Your wife, Barb Close

My darling  / Barb Shortsleeve (Wife)
My darling, I still miss you more than ever. I love you so much, and have tried to keep busy, but it is so hard. With God with me I know i can do it. You will forever be with me in my heart and soul. I cherish you my darling. Storm is okay. She is a good girl. She misses her daddy too. Your wife, forever and ever, Barb Close

party today  / Kelly
well we had our official Birthday party at the McCloskey house lol
  First one without you :(    We celebrated Scot ,Barb, Jim and Karen's Birthday you should have seen the cake all the extra flowers and all!

 I didn't get to visit you this week:( but I will there next week :) it rained all day today!
Schools off to a good start Zach likes it and Justin is jammed packed with classes.

I miss you more everyday :) Your the one person I could talk to and count on for anything it went both ways.
They are making me go to therapy I know what you would say about that lol :) But I will appease them for now :)
 You'll be happy to know I finally got my stomach problem taking care
were still looking for a place to move too I just need to get out of the funk I have been in and decide what I want to do now.
We now have our own lil bunny he's so cute
I read some of your poems they are beautiful you always wrote some great stuff

No doubt your spreading your wings you are very much missed and loved.
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northcarolina / Zach (grandson)
Hi grandpa my mom told u i went to north carolina and i did it was very fun. I went with my friend dustin and his mom,his sister,and her friend,and his moms boyfriend chuck. We went to a hourse island and i saw a baby hourse and its mother and two other hourses. But we had to leave cause we had no shoes and there was a plain full of prikers. Then we went on a cruise and saw dolphins. A couple came out of the water and some others were just barley coming up. Then we saw two mating. Then we went jet skiing wich was fun. we also went to a aqurium and we shaw a huge shark it was cool. We also went to the beach two days in a row. I got alot of sun and im really tan. I also told grandma and she thought it sonded cool. School just started and its not as bad as i thought. I also bought a nice sweatshirt at this shop called eastern edge. thats preety much it grandpa i'll talk to you later. I love you and i miss you Close

To my beloved,  / Barb Shortsleeve (Wife)
Hi honey,

I miss you so much and it still hurts so bad, but I have God on my side and I know your with Jesus.  You are and always be my soul mate, companion and best friend. In my heart and soul I know you are still with me. Also honey Storm misses you too.  She is being a good girl. I am keeping my promise to you in October. I'm sorry you have to wait for it. I will read you a letter I wrote too.  I made a Memorial Book and will treasure it always. I love you so much and always will. Apart of me is gone too.
Love, hugs and kisses,
Barb - Your wife forever. Close

today / Kelly
My tribute for today is all the memories you gave us.
You made us laugh
You brought us joy
You were srong even at the end ;)
My dad I love you!
Your funny charm - just ask anyone you made laugh
your strong will-  just ask anyone who knew you
your the worlds coolest Papa- just ask Justin and Zach
your love was uncondtional-just ask anyone who loved you.
your generous giving- just ask anyone you helped.
I know your at peace but I miss you everyday :(
I now have the memories tucked in my heart.
Thank you for being who you were and telling me remember who you are and where your from !
thanks for your love and support always,
Kel
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little things  / Kelly (daughter)
we've been busy had a wonderful picnic at Phyllis house last week. We went to visit friends at Hamlin state beach campground Finished the scrapbooks I made for you. My favorite pictures are of you younger and the marine ones. Justin and myself had dreams about you the night before last mine was weird made no sense but Justin's made me laugh. Zach is leaving for NC Finally got some back to school shopping done. talk to you soon love you Close

school / Justin McCloskey
i got a 90 on the math A test and a 97 in the class. Close

today / Kelly
Now I know what happend and I don't know what to think  !
I am confused more than ever but
I love you and I understand why you didn't tell us
Your no longer in pain  is what I keep telling myself :)
Your in my heart and mind no matter what 
its you and me kid thats what you always said :)
I wish you told us but I am not angry just sad!


We found letters you wrote to Me &  Justin  and soon to be Zachary
You loved us all with a doubt. You brought us as much joy as we brought you.
You were special to so many of us.
Those that knew you know how special you are.
I " can only imagine" has come to mind several times over the past few weeks. For you are finally at peace
I continued to pray that you show me a sign and what a beautiful sign it was :)
I know your in heaven and at peace 
with all my love,
Kelly
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Justin / Kel

I told Justin everything you would have said about his leg :)
You should have seen the orthopedic anyway he needs to chill on those legs of his just like you said :)
          I will play paintball with Zach for you I know you were going to get the gear and play with him should be fun :) :)
Your flower cup is coming I ordered it this week
Barb and I are working on getting you your 21 gun solute you wanted :)
Family and friends have been amazing in supporting us 
 It's hard and miss you :)

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