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Jeremy Snyder lit a candle
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Dear Dad,
As I stand here at the funeral home, looking at your obituary and realizing that my name is missing from the list of those who sent you a message to show their love, my heart aches. I can't begin to express how much I regret not being there for you during that difficult period. I should have been by your side every moment, but when I woke up that fateful night and saw you lifeless, I lost all sense of reality. I was drowning in grief, and it consumed me.
I want you to know that I was stuck in New Orleans, with two vehicles I couldn't legally drive because I was drinking every day. The Airbnb was forcing me out, and the police were talking about football games, while a lady prepared you for the journey back to New York, a place you never wanted to be. I was supposed to be the one to stand up and take control of everything, but I couldn't do it. It was the hardest thing I've ever faced.
We've been through so much over the years, Dad, from the good times to the struggles. We both had our demons, and we both had moments of strength and hope. New York was always your Achilles' heel, and I'm so sorry I had to send you there. It was the only option we had, and luckily, Joe was there to help financially. I should have reached out to so many people, like Bobby Orr, your buddy, my buddy, and many others. I should have contacted Pat, Mom, and Heather. There were so many who loved you, and I failed to reach out to them.
People who barely knew you treated you poorly. They took away the funeral you deserved, blaming it on Covid restrictions, limiting the number of attendees to just 15 people. Yet, the following week, the same funeral home hosted a service with nearly 75 attendees. It felt like a betrayal of your memory.
Marissa wrote a beautiful message on your obituary, and I want you to thank her every day for saving your son. I was on the brink of giving up, Dad. When I reflect on the past few years, I lost my wife, my home, my vehicle, my daughter for a while, and everything seemed to be falling apart. My mind was in turmoil, and I was constantly haunted by thoughts of death. I wondered where you were, and if I'd see you when my time came. But the only reason I didn't give in was my little girl. I almost died in the hospital, but something deep inside told me it wasn't my time. I had to stay strong for her.
It's been a challenging journey, filled with places I never wanted to go, even within my own mind. But by finding strength, I managed to stay alive and reunite with my little girl. She's still nervous about coming to terms with everything. She talks to you in her prayers, and I hope you're watching over her closely.
I sometimes wonder if she loves you more than me, but I don't mind. Your love was always unwavering, and you deserved so much more than what life threw at you. I'm sorry for the way my ex-wife treated you, the disrespect she showed you. I should have stood up for you more fiercely.
We had our ups and downs, Dad, like everyone in life, but I always knew you loved me, and I love you more than anything in the world. I hope you're at peace in heaven, and I hope that one day, I'll get to see you again. I'm not sure if it works that way, but I believe it does. I've learned a lot about people since you've been gone, and the world is changing in so many ways, including with this AI stuff.
It's painful to see how some people, like Judy, have turned against me. It seems like as we grow and change, we lose people we once cared about to keep ourselves healthy. Matt is going through a similar situation, with his ex using their children as pawns to hurt him. It's a heart-wrenching battle, and I wish people would realize the pain they cause when they choose to hurt others.
I'm going to the court to file a lawsuit against her and others involved in our situation. It's been two long years since I've been able to talk to the kids, and it's time someone stands up against the corrupt system in Shaw County and fights for justice.
Dad, I love you more than words can express. I pray that one day we'll be reunited, my best friend since I was a little boy, the best man I've ever known, besides myself, of course. I'll keep going, keep trying, and keep rebuilding. My biggest job now is to undo the harm Marissa learned from her mother. It's challenging with just a week here and there, but I'm doing my best. Marissa, your boys, and everyone who loved you, we all miss you terribly.
I still can't fully grasp why you had to leave us so fast. I love you, Dad, and I hope you're at peace now.
Sincerely, with all my love,
Your son, Jeremy
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Marissa snyder lit a candle
Saturday, June 26, 2021
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I’m marissa Snyder James Snyder was a wonderful man and grandpa I love him so much it’s true he did drive in circles I miss so him so much I would do anything to ride in the car while he drove in circles just to see my grandpa again I miss you so much best grandpa in the world
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Judy lit a candle
Friday, October 23, 2020
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Jim was an amazing man, back in the 70's I attended Lakewood Baptist church with he and my sister, I accepted Jesus as my savior all those years ago.There was a light that came from Jim's eyes from then on, it never went away.Once the holy spirit comes to live inside of us it's forever.Our father is a loving God, he forgives and remembers it no more.Jim and Bobbie gave me my first bible which I still have, my mom used it for a while and I love finding things she's written in there.My parents loved him very much.He really did live as God intended to see all people equal and important. You are loved and are missed. we all know you finished your journey in this life, I can almost hear you having a discussion with Jesus, I can certainly picture it.Until we meet again.much love.
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Matthew Snyder lit a candle
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
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Dad, So many times I go to call to chat just because I could chat about nothing with you. We could have a 10 minute conversation with myself being an At&t rep and you telling me you aint paying. I dont really think I know is anyone else who would just go along with it for giggles. I love you Man and I know you wanted to be with Jesus but you could have given a few more years!!
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Sunday, October 18, 2020
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