Stanley George Hackett

28 years

Well now more than ever I am missing you and thinking of you all the time. I pray that we get to see each other in the most wonderful place ever. You are my dad, my inspiration and the one and only reason that I am here. I miss you Daddy and wish that you could not only watch over us all but to be able to see and hug each and everyone of your grandchildren because they are so special and I do teach them about you all the time.
I love you Dad!!XOXO See you in my dreams tonight

Sara (Daughter)

December 3, 2010

I sit and think about my last memories of your being. I remember mom sending me out into the garage to put the icecream in the freezer (strawberry), and I sat it on the step. I remember looking at the car and couldn't figure out why our car was here, but you weren't. I think of what life would have been like with you around. Mom doesn't talk about you much, but their are others that help us out. Everything happens for a reason they say, and I truly believe that God brought you home to watch over us and to keep us safe. I pray to you and God everynight to keep my family healthy, happy and safe. Thank-you for making that dream come true.

Lindsay (Daughter)

November 1, 2007

twenty- five years didn't seem so long in 1982. Now it seems like forever. Forever that I last see you smile,that I got to say ' I love you',that you spent your time with your family. Your smile,your love is missed by us all. your daughters ask lots of questions about you. You would be proud of them and their families. Trust me ,I know, You would have spoiled all your grandchildren .Especially the Boys. well maybe them all the same way. You will remain in my heart forever I remember you often. And Yes still cry too. This Nov.8 will be the siver anniversary of your death. I know you still watch over us all . That was you!!

Pat (Sister)

October 31, 2007

25 years

Well, it has come to that time of year again. It just not seem fair that 25 yrs have come and gone. We all miss you lots. Maicie has been taught that her Grpa Stanley is in heaven and can see her whenever you want. That you also live in our hearts so that she never has to worry about you being to far away.
And now it will be Robinson's turn to start learning about heaven and his Grpa.
Love you and miss you lots
Love Sara, Chad, Maicie and Robinson

Sara (Daughter)

October 31, 2007

Loving Brother

I miss all your smiles and your dimples Brother dear. Even though it is almost 25 years ,the tears still pop out once in a while. I am enjoying both of your daughters and your 4 + almost 5th grandkids.You would be so proud of them all.
I can see how you and Jim would be shopping for them.Hahaha!! Like you did for my 4.
Dad died with a silly smirk on his face.It made his death earlier because we felt you had come to meet him.It was the look he got when he was pulling something. Hope you 2 have enjoyed some card games.And Now you have Jim too.
I know someday we will all be together again. Think they are all ready for us noisey Hackett's.
Love you Stan .Have not forgotten you. Love Pat

Pat (Sister)

February 13, 2007

a letter from heaven

a letter from heaven


To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...

but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above

Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.



Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight

Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.

That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,

God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you



It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.

As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on

I need you here badly; you're part of my plan

There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man



God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do

And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.

And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight

God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night



When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years

because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.

But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain

Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain



I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned

But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.

But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.

I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.



There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;

but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.

It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...

that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you



If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,

then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."

And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,

knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.



So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,

just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go

When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;

I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,

remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

~Author~

Ruth Ann Mahaffey

Sheila Mum To Ian And Wife Of Trev (passerby)

February 13, 2007

When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me, as much as I love you,
and each time you think of me I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand,
that an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready in heaven far above,
and that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye,
for all life, I'd always thought I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for and so much yet to do,
it seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday, I thought, just for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized that this could never be,
for emptiness and memories would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things that I'd miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me, from His great golden throne,
He said, "This is eternity and all I've promised you".
Today for life on earth is past but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last,
and since each day's the same day, there's no longing for the past.
But you have been so faithful, so trusting, and so true.
Though there were times you did some things you knew you shouldn't do.
But now at last you’re free.
So won't you take my hand and share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me, I'm right here in your heart

Bev Naomi Gough Mum (Passerby)

February 13, 2007