Still Can't Believe It

I see the posts on facebook by Ashley that other people have like and commented on, and I still can't believe Justin is really gone.  We haven't talked in years since we both lived in the same apartment complex in Fairfield.  We grew up in the same neighborhood and went to the same schools.  We weren't close growing up but got to know each other a little better as adults when we realized we lived by each other.  I have always thought Justin was an awesome person.  I can't imagine what Ashley and his family are going through, but my thoughts are with you all.

Melanie Reed

I'll miss you, friend.

Justin was one of a kind. I have so many great memories of growing up with him. It's been far too long since we talked and I hate that I can't have one last conversation to tell him how important he was to me. But, if I did have another chance, I would tell him how loved he was; how contagious his smile was; how funny he was; how sweet he was, and how awesome he was. He will always be in my heart.

 

Rest in peace, Justin. I'll miss you forever.

 

 

 

 

 

Post - & thanks you for all you're doing!

In times like this you can't dwell on the time that passed between your last words, just think of the times you did have and the memories you will always hold – I've been struggling for days to deal with the reality that you're gone, though some time had passed since we last talked, I often think fondly of memories we shared – The mullet you had in 1^st grade that we often made fun of when you had no hair - the spelling bee you won in the 5^th grade – Camp Campbell Guard, my dad still talks about you from chaperoning - You, Nikki and I making spaghetti at your place after the bar one night at 3:00am, but Tonka ate your portion as you lay on the kitchen floor - you sticking up for Nikki, Brenda and I to some guys at the bar, even though they were just a little bigger than you and you were just 1 person – and so many, many more – these bring smiles and tears, as the reality that you're really gone starts to set in – R.I.P. Justin Hatfield – the lives you touched are many and your memory lives on through all of them!!

Natalie Berry (James)