Now that March is here I think of Kurt more than ever.
The time in the hospital, the visitation, the funeral, the burial.
I try to focus on the positives.
All the tremendous support from family and friends and even strangers.
I think of all the great memories of Kurt's life.
The football games, playing catch with the baseball, (me busting the car window), the pony rides, the wrasslin'. and watching Vikings games.
The way he told jokes.
The million ways he made us smile.
And how proud he made us all.
On March 8th, I plan to watch some of Kurt's football games again on DVD.
On March 17th I plan to weep. again.
I miss him so much.
Steve
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I've been thinking about him too-- you won't be weeping alone.
likewise...but we will see him again...
Anna, I am thinking of you on this one year anniversary of Kurt's accident. Please know that even though we are distant in miles, you are not distant in my thoughts, prayers, and heart.
I love you.
Not a day goes by that I dont think about it. Often at night i'll be trying to sleep and ill start to think about that day. That determined look on his face after Joe landed his backflip and him laughing at some stupid joke I made right before he went for it. I dont even want to think about the rest of it.
-Cody Doan
I remember seeing him at the top of the hill before they walked over to the other side. Kurt asked if I was gonna go with them, I said no, I'm skiing with my old man today. I told him I'd see him tomorrow and I would bring my camera and get it filmed. He said alright, I'll see ya later, and the last words I said to him was I'll catch ya later...
-Mike Kioski
I work with a close friend of the Blake Family in Minnesota - Andy Niemi.
Andy shared with me what happend to Kurt. How I've wepted for what your family is going through. I too, in June of 2007 lost my 14 year old son Brian in a accident. His childhood buddy ran into him on a ski jet and killed him instantly. When I heard about Kurt thru Andy Niemi I just wanted to come and give you all a hug.
There are now words to say but I pray for your family.
I wish I could say something to help but all I can say is one day and step at a time.
My son had very similar qualities like Blake and I hope both boys are together hanging out in heaven and playing ball as I write this.
My son also loved sports and we did a memorial at the school towards the new sports stadium by purchasing the team benches on the field and the flag poles. We knew this was a place our son would of been alot through out his upcoming high school years and thought it was a good way to honor him.
Prayer has been o strong to help us during this difficult time and Im so blessed like your family probably are at so many people giving us support.
My prayers go out to you.
Regards,
Brenda Ammerman
bammerman@risksolutionresources.com
I'm a stranger who followed this blog a year ago when Kurt died. I'm so sorry for your loss. Your recent post, Steve, made me cry.
Cathryn Alpert
tomorrow is the day that changed my life forever, one of the hardest days of my life.. school is going to be really hard seeing as i sat next to him on pretty much every class :/
i have been thinking about him a lot latley too and sometimes it even feels like he's there, i pray for his family and friends almost every night before i go to bed and i think about him everyday; i remember the last day i saw him, it was a friday and we had made shuttles in science class so we were out in the hall throwing them around when he threw his really hard and it bounced off of tyler walter's glasses and we all laughed for along time, i really miss that day..
here is a peom i wrote for him at the beginning of last month :
Dedicated to Kurtis James Blake;
The nights i'll always remember, with the friend i'll never forget.
I can't believe that you're gone, i've never felt a sadness this strong. Ever since you've left i've been a mess, i just cant handle all this stress. I miss you so much, i can't believe it still hurts this much. You were an amazing person, you made everyone feel as if the belong; i just dont understand how you could be alive one day and the next gone. You made everyone forget their problems, at least for awhile and i can't forget how you made us all smile. Sometimes i still cry at night, holding my pillow tight. Other times rememberings not so bad, not every memory is sad. Theres the ones that make me smile, remembering you were my friend all the while..
I can't believe all the good you've shown, it was through you that my faith has grown. With that let me tell you i will never be able to forget you, not after all that we've been through. We love you, and we miss you too! When i get to Heaven i'll be looking for you. Losing you is something i can't pretend, after all you were my best guy friend. So once more i will say goodbye, but this time i will not cry; i'll always remember the laughs we had together, those are the things i'll remember forever.
Rest in Peace Kurtis James Blake; We Love You!
writing this i cried but i realize that he is with God now, and i am jealous of that..
Blake family, just know you're in my thoughts and prayers,
love brittany buzzo
Thanks for all of your comments. Brittny, the poem was amazing. Honestly, I loved it.
Cody, it means the world to know you still think of him. And I know many others do, as well.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Brenda.
Mike, (Kike) Kurt loved watching sports with you. Thanks
Nay, thanks for being my forever best friend....even when we don't keep in touch.
Thanks to the strangers, like Cathryn, who may have simply happened upon this blog, and read it just because. We appreciate you.
And thank you anonymous :) anna
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