We Miss You, JR!

We Miss You, JR!
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Memorial Service Photos

Blessed Hope

Here is the message written by JR's dad. He read at the Memorial service and some didn't get to hear it:

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; reads “Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in ALL circumstances for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus”

“This day is the most painful and difficult day in our lives because of the death of our son JR, our only son. I cannot understand and cannot comprehend why. I have so many questions that no one knows the answer, only God knows. But who am I to question God and His will. Who am I? He giveth life, and he taketh. I have no control of this tragic and unexpected event.

I felt the pain of our God, the Father when His only Son died on the cross for our sins. Death is the result of sin. When we were born we inherited this sin from our ancestors (Adam and Eve). The Father can send angels to save His dying Son, but because this is His will, His Son died for our sin. Even though it’s hard for Him, He did not intervene to save His son from dying.

In similar passion, we prayed to God, the Father to intervene and asked to save my son JR, my only son from dying. He can send angels and make a miracle to save my son, but instead, he took our son’s last breath and died. I believe that this is God’s will. I cannot do anything; it’s very very hard to accept the fact that JR my son has gone to sleep. The separation is so hard to bear, but I still praise and thank God for loaning and giving JR to us. It’s short 9 ½ years, but those years were the happiest moments of our life. JR is the apple of our eyes, the candle light that shine in our life and now he is gone. But, we have this hope, Our Blessed Hope that when Jesus, our Savior return in second coming, the angels who supposed to save my some JR from dying, now; those angels will return our son to us completely whole, without sickness, pain and suffering, no more tears and will be with us forever and ever.

Let me tell you something about my son JR. He always has a smile on his face. He never says anything bad. He obeys and respects me. He is my best friend and loves to be with me. He wants to be a millionaire so he can help the needy. He wants to be a pastor and preach Jesus around the world. He wants to be an author and write books. He loves to learn and asks so many questions. He always offers to help. He loves reading his Bible.

We always do things together and we have this father and son bond that you cannot believe. We prayed every night together. We prayed to God that his asthma and skin eczema will be healed and be completely gone, to have sweet dream and to protect him with Holy angels and wake up in the morning so that we can praise God. He loves Jesus. I cannot remember any night that he did not kiss me before he goes to bed. Monday night July 14 was the last one; he passed away Tuesday July 15, 2008. Our home will never be the same without him.

My son loves sports like bowling, basketball, putt-putt (mini-golf); swimming. He can do a split (he’s very flexible). He likes movies such Avatar, Spongebob Squarepants; Transformers and Scooby-Doo.

My son JR taught us a lesson, not only us his parents but also everyone that he met. The lesson is: To show Love and Respect to both young and old. He showed love and respect to anybody he encountered. He was so open to them. He touched so many lives and hugs anybody with compassion and authentic love.

Now my advice to you all parents is NEVER stop saying “ I Love You” to your children. I always reminded JR that I love him. I always told him: JR, I love you and you are my best friend. He knows that even until the last moment of his life. He passed out on my arms and keep telling him the word I Love You every second. I missed him so much. JR, my son, my only son. Until we meet again. I am praying that it will be really really soon".

Ruel Lipat

JR's Life Slide Show

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

The Childrens Tribute

The kids did a great job singing their song - The New 23rd Psalm.

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Sunday, July 20, 2008

It really was a celebration of JR's life - a tribute to a wonderful boy who touched SOOO many in just 9 years! The church was completely packed - with standing room only & chairs put all the way into the foyer of our church! The family had such heartfelt tributes to their brother & son! The music was fitting - the Praise team sang songs JR loved to sing... the children's choir sang and also praised GOD! The guitar duet was one of my favorite tributes and the Candle lighting Ceremony allowed for anyone to open their heart and share what JR meant to them! Many of JR's friends stood up and shared their love for their friend! Tears were shed and hearts ached... but we do have this blessed hope that soon and very soon - WE ARE GOING TO SEE THE KING! Rest in Peace, JR... You are so very LOVED!

Here is the Poem written by Rose Hyland. She wrote this just after she heard of JR's death. She read it today at the Memorial service and some didn't get to hear it:

JR - DEAR CHILD - JR

I never knew a boy so sweet, so tender and so pure -
Maturity beyond his years, his words made my heart stir.
His hugs were worth a million, filled with authentic love -
His gaze was penetrating, as if straight from above.
His kindness nearly mathless, a rare and precious trait -
So few grown-ups attain this, but JR could not wait
to show the love of Jesus to the neighbor next to him,
and offer great refreshment in a world so hard and grim.

How strange that this description would fit one but a child -
JR was called and chosen young, then taken from this world.
In God's great grace, this child was spared from trials that lie in wait -
More precious in the sight of God, the death of this young saint.
The world was not so worthy, but blessed just for this time
with such a heaven - sent one, to touch your life and mine.

I never knew a family quite righteous as JR's -
Thus Satan would destroy them and shred their loving hearts.
But God reigns over Satan; He will cover and protect
and in His time will answer them and comfort them with rest.
This mystery of darkness and injustice has it's end -
Christ's soon but long adorned return will end the pain of sin.

So I ask you LORD to cover them and show with all Your might
your healing love and promises to take them through this night.
Now send the hosts of heaven to help this family see
the dawing Sun of healing, the other side of tragedy.
I pray You'll speed this dark time and safely bring them through
to the glorious resurrection, to live with JR and YOU.

-Rose Hyland
07.15.08
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Thursday, July 17, 2008

Your Presence...

Your presence at the funeral in the company of other friends and neighbors contributes to a fellowship of support extended to the family and relatives. By being here you have communicated that you care. This gesture is of immeasurable value, and speaks significantly of the impact of the life we commemorate.


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