Thomas Joseph Kiefer

In 11 days it will be your 25th Birthday TJ and I miss you soooo much it hurts. Ricky missed celebrating with you on his 21st Birthday this year. I remember every curve of your face, the sparkle in your eyes, your laugh so loud and full of fun. How you would never say you couldn't do something tough, and you never cried. You loved sports and could run like the wind and that is why you loved Soccer. As you got older the dimples in your face got deeper as you smiled, you woke up with a smile on your face. You were always a happy child and a happy young man throughout your life. You made everyone smile when you did, they couldn't help it. I have enclosed a picture of one of your favorite things your ATV, you enjoyed it so much. I hope you are able to still ride on silver clouds. I long to hold you and touch you and put my arms around you and give you a big hug and kiss. I love you TJ always, no matter what. I hope you can hear me, I need to know you can. Send me a sign Please. Mom

Today was the 2nd Annual Angel Walk. So Today I walked for my Angel TJ and all the angels that went before and after he passed away, my father Jame H.Bates Jr, Grandmother Margaret Bates, James H Bates Sr, Jenny Zeoli, Sam Zeoli, Joe Zeoli, all my aunt  uncles and friends .Bobby, Aiden, Chelsea, Kenny, Robby, Kyle, Kelly and so many many more. I love you TJ today and everyday the rest of my life. God bless you one and all.