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Two Years Ago …

Two years ago tonight I received the call that would change so many lives forever. Your mom on the other end of the line …

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A Bittersweet Day

High school graduation. A day of celebration. A passage into adulthood. A day to celebrate with friends and family …

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2023

When the world still made some sense, Before endless disappointments, I trusted in humanity, in community, Never dreaming evil could reach us. I followed your journeys …

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Preston’s Birthday

I have no way to thank everyone for their involvement with or attending Preston Day! Nick and I had a beer towards the end of the night and talked about ...

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Preston’s Legacy

What I would give to go back a year ago with all the excitement that surrounded his 16th. Busy schedules, celebrating, car keys, new whip, and ...

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Your Presence

I hear your voice, comforting, “Mom, are you okay?”

Don’t cry.

A gentle nudge, time to get off to school …

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Broken

It's been 216 days since Preston was taken from us. It doesn't get any easier for myself or my family. We miss him and cry for him every day.

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A Long Road

Walking up the concrete court steps.

My eyes glancing up to the large brick building that reads ”Superior Court Maricopa County”.

Security standing guard.

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Journey to Justice

Today marks 5 months since Preston’s death. I'm going to talk about our Journey to Justice.

We gather here today united by a common bond of grief and resilience, a bond that has only grown stronger in the wake of Preston’s tragic departure from our lives.

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Always Loved, Never Forgotten, and Forever Missed

It is with a heavy heart that I have to stand here tonight. This has been an emotional journey that our hearts had to endure. No parent should have to say goodbye to their child and place them in the earth.

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Just Do Your Job

On Feb 9th, my wife and I went to go visit Preston. About halfway to Preston's site something looked different. When we got to his site we realized his marker had finally been placed.

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4 Months

Today I clocked out of my shift at the hospital and felt the need to come sit under your leaf on the Tree of Life. I delivered two boys today. Two boys born 4 months to the day since your attack. My deliveries on the 28th always hold extra significance to me.

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Goodbye, Bud

I took this photo on Friday Oct 27, 2023. Everything was fine. The next day I talked to Mae Mae and she told me about the plans that you, your sister, your mom and her were going to carve pumpkins and have chili on Sunday.

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