A thousand times I've thought of you; a thousand tears I've cried. If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died.
I miss you, Derek!! I still love you, Bro!!
Glad I had a chance to meet and work with you. It was a pleasure. No need to fret, big Dwe have the watch, you are relieved. Fair winds and Followng seas.
Love and miss u bro Rest in Peace
Aunt Helene, Barbara, Brenda, Kristen; My heart goes out to you and the rest of the family as you go through this trial. I never had the chance to get to know Derek; but, you have done a fine job of sharing his life, his passions and his legacy through this memorial. You are all in my heart and in my prayers.
Peace be with you.
Love,
Cathy and Pat
Our familes grew up together and as years went by and we all went our seperate ways I (Julie) and my family always remembered you on my birthday (which was also yours) We will never forget you, you will always be remembered we will light a candle for you on my birthday. Our condolences and deepest synpathy to the family we are all thinking of you.
The Hewitt Family -Danny, Rosina, Mike an...
First and foremost, thanks for being my big brother and always looking out for me even when I didn't think I needed you to. Thank you for all the memories and the amazing times that we had together. You are already missed. LOVE YOU!!
Oh Derek.....
Where do I begin...we've made so many memories together. You've been a light in my life from my earliest childhood memories.
You tended to me in Ft. Benning, GA. just as you did to Clyde in Big Bend. You and Clyde were teaching me to swing on a rope to cross the creek, I let go a little too earlier and I tumbled down the rough terrain of the creek side. Wet and bruised, y...
