| Location | Chicago |
| Age | 19 years |
| Cause of Death | Road Traffic Collision |
| Date of Birth | 20/11/1987 |
| Date of Death | 29/10/2007 |
| Visitors | 1,669 since 16/09/2008 |
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John Michael Riley Jr. was a wonderful Father husband & son .I had Johnny at the age of 19 ,I was in
hard labor for 38 hrs until he was finally brought in to this world by C-section.Johnny was a very
caring, outgoing ,athletic ,funny & carefree type of guy!!He had the most beautiful eyes & a heart
melting smile!!He was a great friend to those whom he actually considered to be classified as his
friends(always had their back )!!He always went out of his way to help others especially the
elderly!He left us 3 wonderful grandchildren twin girls Jaylah & Kaylah who just had their first
birthday the month prior , a brand new son Jonathan who was just born 28 days before he died . He
is survived by his father & mother,his wonderful sister Kristin whom he loved very very much ,His
wife Natasha ,grandmothers Rita & Sharon ,his grandfather (pa)Les & a host of Uncles ,Aunts &
cousins!!(OMG why why did this happen.. my life as I know ended on October 29th 2007 when he made
the fatal decision of getting into a car with someone who was not even his FRIEND. HE WAS NOT THE
DRIVER !!!) .Johnny words can not express the loss & pain we are experiencing .We never got to say
goodbye so for now we can only say goodnight ,sweet dreams my baby boy..........
We will never forget you Johnny ,& there is not a second that goes by that our hearts will not ache
for you .Rest in peace my son, The only peace from this all is that I know one day we will be with
you again !!!Love forever & a day Ma ,Dad,Kristin ,Jaylah ,Kaylah,& LIL Jonathan ,Natasha & the rest
of the family xoxoxo
Smile and Go On
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You can shed tears that He is gone,
Or you can smile because He has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that He will come back,
Or you can open your eyes and see all that He has left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see Him,
Or you can be full of the love that you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember Him and only that He is gone,
Or you can cherish His memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back,
Or you can do what He would want:
Smile, Open your eyes, Love and Go On
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Happy Birthday My sweet Angel ,wish you were here ,but I know your celebrating in Heaven !!I love & miss you so much Johnny xoxoxox forever & a day God bless your soul xoxoxox
HAPPY 22nd HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY JOHN
A Special Birthday!
Please God, make them remember that
Today is a special, birthday.
Make them understand that
The memories don't go away.
Bless them, with ears to hear and hearts that care.
Enable them to listen while I share.
Shelter them that they may never know my pain.
Help them to help me know that my child's life was not in vain.
Help them to remember, Lord that I wish
That my child was here
So we could still celebrate.
To understand that I still
Feel the nearness of my child.
To see beyond my smile and the
Words. "I'm okay."
Please God, just let one remember today
Is a special birthday!
(author unknown)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN
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♫ ♫ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ♫ ♫
♫ ♫ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ♫ ♫
♫ ♫ HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JOHN ♫ ♫
♫ ♫ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ♫ ♫
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANGEL, ALL MY LOVE GLORIA ANTHONY'S MOM XOXO
Letting go of you
I know I have to let you go.
How I will I do not know.
I know that it's your time to die.
What I don't know is how to say goodbye.
I'll miss you so much I don't know what to do.
I guess I'll just end this poem with a goodbye and an I love you.
Jenna leigh Walters
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN
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I NEVER SAW YOUR WINGS
How is it that I never saw your wings
when you were here with me?
When you closed your eyes and soared
to the Heavens I could hear the
faint flutter of you wings as you left.
Your body no longer on this side
your spirit here eternally I see your halo shine.
I close my eyes and see the multicolored wings
surround me in my saddest moments and my happiest times.
Son my angel God has given you your assignment
always my Son forever my angel.
You fly into my dreams and when I am asleep
I feel your wings brush against my face wiping away
the tears I shed since I can no longer hold
you in my arms but in my heart.
You earned those wings dear Son
and you will always be me angel eternal.
by Michele
SORRY FOR THE LACK OF CANDLES LAST FEW DAYS. LOTS HAVE HAPPEN, MY SON CHRISTOPHER 16 WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT. THANK GOD THAT HE'S OK. HE WAS ON HIS WAYTO FOOTBALL PRACTICE AND FELL ASLEEP DRIVING. I KNOW ANTHONY AND HIS GRANDFATHER MUST OF BEEN WATCHING OVER HIM. THANK GOD HE'S OK. ALSO BEEN WORKING ON MY HOUSE. IT MY HUSBANDS GLEN'S BIRTHDAY ON THE 26TH, JUST IS ALSO THANKSGIVING HERE AND TRYING TO MAKE IT SPECIAL FOR HIM AND MY FAMILY. SO SENDING YOU EXTRA LOVE AND (((HUGS))). ALL MY LOVE GLORIA ANTHONY'S MOM XOXO
You may not be able to see me,
Though you think that I am gone.
Inside your heart you carry me,
So I live on, I live on.
I know you feel an emptiness,
Of words we left unsaid.
Release your pain, forgive yourself,
For I already did.
The love you gave, I took with me,
And left my love for you.
So now I know some time has passed,
Here is what I ask of you.
Share my life and remember me,
To those you love – out loud.
And I will become part of them,
For that would make me proud.
Those little quirks, the quips I said,
Please share those memories.
For there is no plaque or stone,
That would better honor me.
I loved you then, and love you still,
And will forevermore.
So take my love and pass it down,
That’s what my legacy is for.
Give my memories, my love as gifts,
And do not mourn that I have gone.
Just place my love in your Heart always
And you will know that I live on.
ALL MY LOVE GLORIA ANTHONY'S MOM XOXO
♦♥♦ Cherished Memories ♦♥♦
Sometimes it's hard to understand
To see the reason why,
Sometimes it's hard to find the words
To say that last goodbye.
Sometimes it's hard to look ahead
With eyes still filled with tears,
But all our cherished memories
Will live on through the years.
And though there are no answers
The questions still remain,
Sometimes we just can't comprehend
Or understand the pain.
Sometimes it's hard to look beyond
The rainclouds in the sky,
Though all our cherished memories
Will stay as time goes by.
Sometimes when we close our eyes
The only thing we see,
Are moments that are long gone by
Of how things used to be.
Sometimes we need to just let go,
Let tears fall as they may,
Reliving cherished memories
That never fade away.
(Author unknown)
♦♥♦ Cherished Memories ♦♥♦
Sometimes it's hard to understand
To see the reason why,
Sometimes it's hard to find the words
To say that last goodbye.
Sometimes it's hard to look ahead
With eyes still filled with tears,
But all our cherished memories
Will live on through the years.
And though there are no answers
The questions still remain,
Sometimes we just can't comprehend
Or understand the pain.
Sometimes it's hard to look beyond
The rainclouds in the sky,
Though all our cherished memories
Will stay as time goes by.
Sometimes when we close our eyes
The only thing we see,
Are moments that are long gone by
Of how things used to be.
Sometimes we need to just let go,
Let tears fall as they may,
Reliving cherished memories
That never fade away.
(Author unknown)
♥ With love ♥
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MARIA, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE CANDLE, TRIBUTE AND PICTURES YOU LEFT ANTHONY FOR HIS FIRST ANGEL DAY. I WAS NOT ABLE TO GET ON UNTIL LATE OUR TIME, WHICH WAS THE NEXT DAY THERE AND I WAS SO OVERWELM BY ALL THE LOVE SENT TO US. IT MADE A SAD DAY A LITTLE EASIER. IT MADE ME SMILE WHEN I CAME ON THAT I HAVE SUCH WONDERFUL FRIENDS. THANK YOU FOR THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART. I DONT KNOW WERE I WOULD BE WITHOUT YOUR SUPPORT THIS LAST YEAR. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT FOR ME AND MY ANGELS. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR ANGEL THANK YOU FOR KEEPING ANTHONY IN THE LIGHT WHILE I WAS AWAY. ALL MY LOVE GLORIA ANTHONY'S MOM XOXO
PLEASE KNOW THAT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU TODAY MARIA AND ALWAYS. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR BABYBOY ALL MY LOVE XOXO
We love you Johnny
Johnny I miss & love you so.... today markes 2 yrs that you were called to god ! Please send us a sign today ,words cant describe what you meant to us( ,what you will always mean to us !! We will always love & miss you !! My tears will continue flow untill the day we are reunited & then my heart will be once again whole !!R.I.P my dear boy !! Love you forever & a day my baby boy xoxoxoxoxoxoxxo
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