by Melissa George, Dylan Feldpausch, and Teddy Schenkman
Vocals by Simbryt Whittington Dortch
“To our angel, beloved son, and big brother: The life you shared will always be remembered by your beautiful memories and your gorgeous smile. We will always keep your name alive. JJ, you always wanted to be a rapper, and now you have a song. Mama loves you.”
He loved the seasons
Spring, winter, summer, fall
He’d make us smile and laugh
Through them all
When we’d all sit at
Our ten-foot dining table
He’d tease reminding us
His spirit was unbreakable
‘Cause he knew how to follow his heart
Oh, JJ, how we miss you
Miss going out fishing with you
Miss building our snowmen with you
Stay in our hearts
Oh, JJ, how we miss you
Miss listening to music with you
We never planned to live without you
Stay in our hearts
Holidays you’d be with us
With the cooking you would pitch in
Asked for your Christmas stocking
Dancing in the kitchen
He was a family man
Loved his kids so dearly
Debating with his siblings
You could see so clearly
That his love was all year round
Oh, JJ, how we miss you
Miss going out fishing with you
Miss building our snowmen with you
Stay in our hearts
Oh, JJ, how we miss you
Miss listening to music with you
We never planned to live without you
Stay in our hearts
It’s so strange that was the last time
You’d have me over for Mother’s Day
The last Christmas we’d have together
God, why did you take him away
But the pictures I have bring me comfort
Your smile shining through
I know we’ll go fishing again someday
And that God is watching over you
Oh, JJ, how we miss you
Miss going out fishing with you
Miss building our snowmen with you
Stay in our hearts
Oh, JJ, how we miss you
Miss listening to music with you
We never planned to live without you
Stay in our hearts
“We’ll see you soon, we know you’re waiting for us.”