June 24th, 2009 marks the 10th year anniversary of my brother’s passing. Even though it has been 10 long years since he passed, it seems like yesterday. I miss him everyday. Sonphet “Tim” was not only my brother, he was a friend as well as someone I looked up to. Building this website was the hardest thing to do. It brought back so many memories. It felt like I was living through the night of June 24th. This night will never be forgotten and will haunt me for the rest of my life. That tragic night will never take place of the special moments we had when you were here. Posting the pictures I smiled, laugh, and teared. You were so happy. Angie’s favorite picture was the one when you and I were little and I had my arm around you. That picture is precious.
Since you passed, Mommy fought everyday to find the person that took you away from us. She worked everyday, 80 hours per week. Finally she came up with a reward. But still no luck.
I was hurting inside as well. But one day, a little boy by the name of Ayden came into our lives and brought back happiness to all of us. Mommy and Daddy were so happy like you came back to us.
I have reminded Ayden of you, even though you are not here. Everytime he sees your picture, he says, “UNCLE SON.”
Mommy was diagnosed with brain cancer, and less than 2 months, she passed. Then again, we were all devastated. We lost another. I miss you Mommy. I love you very much. Mommy said, she did not want to leave us without knowing who took your life away.
Now, we are carrying on, what Mommy did to find out who took you away from us. It has been 10 years since you left, but we will never stop until we find out who did this to you so you can rest in peace. Not only you, but Mommy as well.
I know you are in a better place with her. I miss you guys very much and I love you both. Ayden would love to see you guys and so does the whole family.
See you soon.
Love you and miss you.
Your brother,
Dar
I am so sorry for the loss of your brother and mother. I remember when your precious brother was taken from you and it brought tears to my eyes to think that this young man worked very hard for this car and someone took his life for a car. I am certain you will one day find out who took your brothers life. If there is anything I can do to help you, please feel free to let me know. I will be happy to help stuff envelopes, put up flyers, whatever it takes to help your family. I have never experienced a loss of a family member or friend in such a tragic manner and I can imagine it is very difficult.
You have me in tears. I have been on vacation and to come and I get this email from Kayla, I was confused until I read it.
Some of my favorite moments would be at your house when Christie and I had many sleepovers while we were still kids back then. Playing Othello and never getting a chance to win until one day Son did =) I’ve never forget him and Auntie too. Even though we are far apart you guys are always in our prayers in our hearts. Words can’t explain how much pain you have gone through but losing the ones you love makes it worst. We have birthday pictures and halloween and many more that can’t describe how much your family is our family as well.
Stay strong and one day justice will be brought to whom ever committed this crime.
KAYLA,
I NEVER MET YOUR BROTHER BUT IT SEEMS AS IF I KNEW HIM JUST BY LISTENING TO MY FRIEND(YOUR MOM)TALKING ABOUT HIM.IT BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES WHEN I FIRST HEARD THE STORY,AND I THINK ABOUT IT OFTEN.
I MISS MY FRIEND SO MUCH,THE SMILE AND JOKING AROUND WITH EACH OTHER ABOUT SHOPPING,SOMETHING WE BOTH LOVED TO DO.SOMPONG,I KNOW YOU ARE AN ANGEL ABOVE AND ENJOYING BEING WITH YOUR SON.
I WILL DO ALL I CAN TO HELP KAYLA POST FLYERS AS I DID THIS YEAR.I LOVE YOU AS I TOLD YOU MANY TIMES,GOD WILL NOT LET US DOWN.THE PERSON THAT DID THIS WILL SUFFER FOR THIS VOILENT CRIME.I WANT YOU TO REST IN PEACE.WE WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN SOMEDAY.
MISSING THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE,
CLARA
Comment by clara Randolph — September 5, 2009 @ 6:35 am
Today, is October 5th 2009, and I would like to wish my mother, Sompong Chanthavong, a 56th Happy Birthday!. It has been almost 2 years since your passing and I miss you like you left yesterday. Even though the cancer took you away, it will never take away my memories I had with you. I miss you both. Happy Birthday Mommy!
Love you forever…Your baby boy,
Dar
Comment by Chanthavong — October 5, 2009 @ 8:45 am
2 years today you left us. I will never forget the moments we shared. I miss you everyday of my life. There is not one day, I go without thinking of you. Everyday there is a moment that reminds me of you. I hurt inside everyday knowing you are not near. Especially when we found out, there will be another baby boy in our lives. You were the first one I wanted to tell that you are having another grandson. You would have been so happy and proud. I always think about the time you were so happy when you were with Ayden. Enjoying every minute of it. As I watch him grow, I miss you and think of you all the time. Wishing you were here to see him talk, laugh, and just be a clown. Since you went away, things have fallen apart and it upsets me. I wish you were here to put the pieces back together. But mommy, don’t worry too much, like you always do, hopefully everything will be fine. I just wanted to drop a comment to let you know that I still think about you and miss you everyday. Being with your grandson, he misses you and love you and talks about you!
Love you always,
Your baby boy.
Comment by Chanthavong — November 19, 2009 @ 7:43 am
Happy Birthday brother. I can’t believe today, you are 33 years old. I wish I was able to see you at 33. I still think about you everyday. Especially the times we shared before you left us. Again, Happy Birthday and miss you very much.
Love Always,
Your Brother.
Comment by Chanthavong — December 2, 2009 @ 9:15 am
For reasons unknown..I question many times why God does the things he does. All I know is that I was blessed by him to know one of the greatest families in my life. The few years I spent with your family are probably the best years of my life. As an outsider.. your family welcomed me into your lives and I am always greatful for that. The laughter and positive vibe throughout the household everytime I was there…the constant food and company visiting..even the family giving me the nickname of Talo (big eyes) made me feel accepted. I miss that.. I miss you and the entire family.. I’ve been blessed to know you as a kid..watch you become a man when you got married..and now knowing your a father makes me feel more at ease with myself that you turned out as great as you are. Your mother was my mother…your brother was my brother..your father is my father…and you are something I never had..a little brother who I don’t get to keep in touch with as much with as I should. If heaven is a place where we go back to when we are most happiest in out lives..I know where I would be..with The Chanthavongs. I miss and love you all very much and my heart hold a very special place for you all.
Comment by Richard Torres — January 26, 2010 @ 2:27 pm
I am sorry for your loss. I hope the suspect is arrested in your brother’s murder. This person belongs behind bars for life.
Comment by Brandi Holland — September 22, 2010 @ 2:36 pm
it seems like yesterday. I worked with Tim at Flgship Mtg so many years ago, what a nice young man. I still use a calculator every day that he wrote my name on the back of because we had the same one! I cant imagine or even pretend to imagine how you all must feel, i get teary eyes sitting here 11 years later just reading your comments. I am now 35 yrs old and have a 5 yr old myself, i am so so sorry for your lose, still today. I will be glad to help in any way possible!!
Comment by Justin M — September 29, 2010 @ 4:24 pm
I want to wish a very special Happy Birthday to my mother. I miss her so so much. Things aren’t the same without you. Even though you are not here, you are always in my heart. I love you Mommy…
Comment by Chanthavong — October 5, 2010 @ 8:42 am
Happy Birthday BIG BROTHER! You are truly missed and will never be forgotten!!
Comment by Dar Chanthavong — December 2, 2011 @ 9:26 am
June 24th, 2009 marks the 10th year anniversary of my brother’s passing. Even though it has been 10 long years since he passed, it seems like yesterday. I miss him everyday. Sonphet “Tim” was not only my brother, he was a friend as well as someone I looked up to. Building this website was the hardest thing to do. It brought back so many memories. It felt like I was living through the night of June 24th. This night will never be forgotten and will haunt me for the rest of my life. That tragic night will never take place of the special moments we had when you were here. Posting the pictures I smiled, laugh, and teared. You were so happy. Angie’s favorite picture was the one when you and I were little and I had my arm around you. That picture is precious.
Since you passed, Mommy fought everyday to find the person that took you away from us. She worked everyday, 80 hours per week. Finally she came up with a reward. But still no luck.
I was hurting inside as well. But one day, a little boy by the name of Ayden came into our lives and brought back happiness to all of us. Mommy and Daddy were so happy like you came back to us.
I have reminded Ayden of you, even though you are not here. Everytime he sees your picture, he says, “UNCLE SON.”
Mommy was diagnosed with brain cancer, and less than 2 months, she passed. Then again, we were all devastated. We lost another. I miss you Mommy. I love you very much. Mommy said, she did not want to leave us without knowing who took your life away.
Now, we are carrying on, what Mommy did to find out who took you away from us. It has been 10 years since you left, but we will never stop until we find out who did this to you so you can rest in peace. Not only you, but Mommy as well.
I know you are in a better place with her. I miss you guys very much and I love you both. Ayden would love to see you guys and so does the whole family.
See you soon.
Love you and miss you.
Your brother,
Dar
Dear Chanthavong Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your brother and mother. I remember when your precious brother was taken from you and it brought tears to my eyes to think that this young man worked very hard for this car and someone took his life for a car. I am certain you will one day find out who took your brothers life. If there is anything I can do to help you, please feel free to let me know. I will be happy to help stuff envelopes, put up flyers, whatever it takes to help your family. I have never experienced a loss of a family member or friend in such a tragic manner and I can imagine it is very difficult.
Your family is in my daily thoughts,
Lee
Thank you very much. I really appreciate your concern. Did you hear about us from the news stories? Where are you located?
Dar,
You have me in tears. I have been on vacation and to come and I get this email from Kayla, I was confused until I read it.
Some of my favorite moments would be at your house when Christie and I had many sleepovers while we were still kids back then. Playing Othello and never getting a chance to win until one day Son did =) I’ve never forget him and Auntie too. Even though we are far apart you guys are always in our prayers in our hearts. Words can’t explain how much pain you have gone through but losing the ones you love makes it worst. We have birthday pictures and halloween and many more that can’t describe how much your family is our family as well.
Stay strong and one day justice will be brought to whom ever committed this crime.
Julie & Christie
KAYLA,
I NEVER MET YOUR BROTHER BUT IT SEEMS AS IF I KNEW HIM JUST BY LISTENING TO MY FRIEND(YOUR MOM)TALKING ABOUT HIM.IT BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES WHEN I FIRST HEARD THE STORY,AND I THINK ABOUT IT OFTEN.
I MISS MY FRIEND SO MUCH,THE SMILE AND JOKING AROUND WITH EACH OTHER ABOUT SHOPPING,SOMETHING WE BOTH LOVED TO DO.SOMPONG,I KNOW YOU ARE AN ANGEL ABOVE AND ENJOYING BEING WITH YOUR SON.
I WILL DO ALL I CAN TO HELP KAYLA POST FLYERS AS I DID THIS YEAR.I LOVE YOU AS I TOLD YOU MANY TIMES,GOD WILL NOT LET US DOWN.THE PERSON THAT DID THIS WILL SUFFER FOR THIS VOILENT CRIME.I WANT YOU TO REST IN PEACE.WE WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN SOMEDAY.
MISSING THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE,
CLARA
Today, is October 5th 2009, and I would like to wish my mother, Sompong Chanthavong, a 56th Happy Birthday!. It has been almost 2 years since your passing and I miss you like you left yesterday. Even though the cancer took you away, it will never take away my memories I had with you. I miss you both. Happy Birthday Mommy!
Love you forever…Your baby boy,
Dar
2 years today you left us. I will never forget the moments we shared. I miss you everyday of my life. There is not one day, I go without thinking of you. Everyday there is a moment that reminds me of you. I hurt inside everyday knowing you are not near. Especially when we found out, there will be another baby boy in our lives. You were the first one I wanted to tell that you are having another grandson. You would have been so happy and proud. I always think about the time you were so happy when you were with Ayden. Enjoying every minute of it. As I watch him grow, I miss you and think of you all the time. Wishing you were here to see him talk, laugh, and just be a clown. Since you went away, things have fallen apart and it upsets me. I wish you were here to put the pieces back together. But mommy, don’t worry too much, like you always do, hopefully everything will be fine. I just wanted to drop a comment to let you know that I still think about you and miss you everyday. Being with your grandson, he misses you and love you and talks about you!
Love you always,
Your baby boy.
Happy Birthday brother. I can’t believe today, you are 33 years old. I wish I was able to see you at 33. I still think about you everyday. Especially the times we shared before you left us. Again, Happy Birthday and miss you very much.
Love Always,
Your Brother.
For reasons unknown..I question many times why God does the things he does. All I know is that I was blessed by him to know one of the greatest families in my life. The few years I spent with your family are probably the best years of my life. As an outsider.. your family welcomed me into your lives and I am always greatful for that. The laughter and positive vibe throughout the household everytime I was there…the constant food and company visiting..even the family giving me the nickname of Talo (big eyes) made me feel accepted. I miss that.. I miss you and the entire family.. I’ve been blessed to know you as a kid..watch you become a man when you got married..and now knowing your a father makes me feel more at ease with myself that you turned out as great as you are. Your mother was my mother…your brother was my brother..your father is my father…and you are something I never had..a little brother who I don’t get to keep in touch with as much with as I should. If heaven is a place where we go back to when we are most happiest in out lives..I know where I would be..with The Chanthavongs. I miss and love you all very much and my heart hold a very special place for you all.
I am sorry for your loss. I hope the suspect is arrested in your brother’s murder. This person belongs behind bars for life.
it seems like yesterday. I worked with Tim at Flgship Mtg so many years ago, what a nice young man. I still use a calculator every day that he wrote my name on the back of because we had the same one! I cant imagine or even pretend to imagine how you all must feel, i get teary eyes sitting here 11 years later just reading your comments. I am now 35 yrs old and have a 5 yr old myself, i am so so sorry for your lose, still today. I will be glad to help in any way possible!!
I want to wish a very special Happy Birthday to my mother. I miss her so so much. Things aren’t the same without you. Even though you are not here, you are always in my heart. I love you Mommy…
Happy Birthday BIG BROTHER! You are truly missed and will never be forgotten!!