Keith David Elwart - Online Memorial Website

Bridget and Amber,

My deepest condolences to you for your loss.  Losing a loved one, especially one so young is extremely difficult and hard to understand.  I hope that the memories Keith left behind will give you the strength and courage to carry on through life.  I am certain he is watching over you and that one you will reunite with each other.  I strongly believe that.  There's just no way a soul can cease to exist.  God bless you all (Keith included). 

The Caseys (Charles Gray's Family) 

DEAR BRIDGET,

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WRITING TO MY SON JOEY. I NEVER IMAGED THIS COULD BE ME WRITING TO PEOPLE I HAVE NEVER MET BEFORE BUT YET I KNOW THEM. WE HAVE THE SAME FEELINGS IN EVERY WAY. MY TWO BOYS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN MY LIFE, THIS IS NOT HOW IT IS SUPPOSE TO BE. I HATE TO GET UP EVERY MORNING AND LIVE WITH THIS PAIN INSIDE ME. I PRAY EVERY MORNING AND ASK JOEY TO HELP ME MAKE IT THROUGH THE DAY. THAT'S IT DAY BY DAY. IT'S STILL AND WILL ALWAYS BE UNREAL TO ME. I WILL NEVER EXCEPT IT. I JUST RETURNED BACK TO WORK AFTER BEING OUT SO LONG ON MEDICAL LEAVE.

I HAVE MET SUCH WONDERFUL PEOPLE. I REALLY DIDN'T WANT TO THIS WAY.

WHEN I WAS OUT ON MEDICAL LEAVE I STARTED A NON-PROFIT CORP. IN JOEYS NAME. I ALSO MADE HIS OWN WEBSITE: JOEYDEMATTHEWS.COM

I WANT TO HELP OTHERS THAT HAVE UNEXPECTEDLY LOST LOVE ONES.

I WANT TO KEEP JOEY'S NAME OUT THERE AS IF HE IS STILL HERE. THAT'S THE ONLY WAY I GUESS I CAN DEAL.

BUT I WANT TO HELP SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, CHARITY ALL IN JOE'S NAME.

I REALLY DON'T KNOW WHY OR HOW I STARTED THIS BUT I DID.

IN THE BEGINNING I KEPT SAYING "WHY, WHY" WHY NOT ME THAT IS THE WAY IT IS SUPPOSE TO BE.

SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE SAID YOU ARE HERE FOR A REASON! i WOULD IN RESPONSE SO FOR WHAT TO BE IN PAIN EVERY MINUTE OF EVERYDAY.

I GUESS I JUST HAVE SO MUCH ANGER, SADNESS, SCHOCK EVERY KIND OF EMOTION THERE IS I HAVE IT.

AS BIG AS JOEY WAS HIS HEART WAS SO MUCH BIGGER. HE WAS ALWAYS HELPING EVERYONE. SO KIND AND GENTLE. SO I AM SO SURE HE IS WITH KEITH.

THERE IS NO DOUBT IN MY MIND. JOEY HAD (HAS) SO MANY FRIENDS AND MADE FRIENDS SO EASY. SO NO WORRY THERE.

I HAVE NEVER PRAYED AS MUCH AS I DO EVERYDAY. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL NOW BE IN THEM. WHEN READING EVERYTHING THAT WAS WROTE TO KEITH HE IS SO LOVED. I NEVER USE PAST. I ALWAYS WRITE AND TALK AS IF THEY ARE STILL HERE.

WHEN I COME HOME I JUST THINK OF JOEY BEING AT THE GYM OR WITH HIS FRIENDS OR WORKING, THAT IS THE ONLY WAY THAT HELPS ME.

IT WAS SO NICE OF YOU WRITING TO US. PLEASE WRITE AGAIN. IT IS THERAPY.

LOVE DEBBIE- JOEY'S MOM FOREVER

  Hi,

 Keith I'm having a bad day. I wish you would just walk through the back door and say hello, and give me a kiss and hug like you alway's did. Know one know's the bond we had together. Thank you for being in my life. Miss you and Love you forever, my Angel.

                                Love Mom!!

Bridget & Amber,

My heart breaks when I read your loving words to Keith.  I feel them inside, my eyes tear up and I just wish that I could provide something magical to take away your pain.  Unfortunately, I know too well that this takes time, far too many unexpected emotions and pain that simply can't be described unless you experience it yourself.  Andrew went home to his Lord 21 months ago today @ 11:00AM..within hours, a 44 year old football coach had Andrew's heart, an 11 year old diabetic who had existed on dialysis for most of his life, received Andrew's kidneys, others received his liver, pancreas, tissue and corneas.  Attending those memorials gave me some peace as I listened to survivors that had been organ receipients...so, even though we lost Andrew, there is some inner peace that he gave so much in order for others to live on.  My heart broke as we gave his heart away, but today, I still believe that we did the right thing; it was something that Andrew wanted and had discussed with us.  We never imagined that we would live the day to witness this wish of his become a reality.

Take care and remember that Keith is with Andrew flying high, laughing, loving and praying that the pain here on earth will get better.  They are living an eternal, pain free life now...what a wonderful thought!

Love,

Debi

Bridget,

     I have no words to say...my heart just aches for you and your family.  You have been in my prayers and will continue to be.  You are all SO WELL LOVED by your family and friends.  May you feel their love, and draw comfort from eachother.  May you feel God's strong arms hold you and cradle you in His heart. 

     Keith will ALWAYS be a part of your family and will be with you at each milestone along the way.. until you hold him again one day in Heaven.

My deepest condolences on the loss of Keith.  My husband died on January 31 of this year.  My kids say Daddy just moved to Heaven.  I'm sure Keith is hanging out there with Jason and so many others.  Your site is a wonderful tribute of your love for Keith.  My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Bridget,

I just want you to know that you are not alone.  I'm always here for your day or night in your time of need.  My heart is with you.  I can't feel your pain but I see it in your eyes.  I want you to have bright eyes again so lean on me and I will try to help you anyway I can.  You are not alone............................

I love you so much.

Love your sis

Mary!

Hey Keith,

I sat here and thought about you for awhile. I realized that it does get worse but i know my faith will help me through my problems, not around them. I want you to know that I wish it was me not you. I would give myself to god if mom and dad could have one more moment with you. You dont understand how much happiness and love you brought to this world. I dont know if you ever will. And yes i finally got rid of that jerk i was going out with and i know for a fact that you would love the guy i am dating now. I think he is the one. Thanks for letting me see who really cared about me. Even though your gone you still help me as a big brother. Thanks for helping me find the love of my life. I promise i will make you proud. I had been goofing off and i just cant to that anymore. I made a promise to you and myself and i have to keep it. I promise you keith wherever i go whoever im with and whatever i do i will live with all of my soul and love with all of my heart. I will be like one of those people you wanted everyone to be like. I miss you and sometimes i wish you would show me some kind of sign that you are okay. I love you more than you will ever know. Sometimes the pain is unbearable. But I will always have a big brother and the memories, that no one can ever take away. People say alot of things about losing someone but what they dont know about me and you is that i didnt lose you i just found you in a happier place.

I love you,

Sis

P.S. Now i know who my guardian angel is.

   Keith,

My Baby help me through this. There is no one to help me! I miss you so much. Everyone is so busy with there own stuff. I understand but I feel so alone. I know you are so HAPPY now. and it is some ease for me. I just want you to know I will alway's LOVE YOU!!! I'll try to get through this some how. I  just had to talk to you. Miss you each minute of every day!!!

                                                          Your Loving MOM!!!!