James Wesley Burke

Jimmy came into my life at a time when I was through with relationships.  I was so tired of being hurt , I did not want anything to do with anyone.  David (Jim's brother), was living with me at the time.  He convinced me to go with him to see Jimmy so he did not have to go alone.  Jimmy and I started writing back and forth about 4 or 5 times a week.  I have hundreds of letters from him during this time.  I believe we had met years earlier at Tami's house on New Years Eve, but I was attached at the time.  Jimmy wrote letters to me that most people would not believe he could write.  He won my heart and asked me to marry him.  It was not the most romantic wedding, being in the jail, but it was our wedding.  At a time when I did not think I would ever love again, he convinced me that I should.  Although our marriage had its ups and downs, I always loved him.  I am sad that we did not get our happily ever after, as that is all he wanted to give me.  I am glad we had the time we did and I do not regret a minute.  I have found a family that I can not live without.  Jimmy-I will always love you and will miss you more than you could ever know.  Jordan loves and misses you also.  He is also struggling with not having the father he always wanted.  Thank you for showing us who you were.  We will never forget......I love you.

My first memory of you was this little boy about 7 or 8 and the smile that was as big as the moon,  and i loved you from the start, your smile , your charm yes even then you could  charm anyone .  you grew into a man that had his problems but you where always there when we needed  you . you helped me with the kids when they where growing up always being uncle jimmy, playing ball with the boys or even just talking to traci.  we all miss you and love you .

well... one of the best memoris i have is when my son met you, you wasnt i n the best state, but i wanted you to know him and him to know you... and before you passed, he gave you a bunch of kisses... i loved that moment... i know you prolly didnt want himt o see you like that, but "I" needed it... just know he will grow up knowing you and caring for you... just like the rest of us.. WE LOVE AND MISS YOU!!! Tyler sends more and more kisses your way..... and also remember SANTANA LOVES YOU!!