Thinking of you on Christmas day. Wishing you were here.

3 years without you in my life... I miss our morning coffee runs after we got the kids off to school. I miss going to the market with you. You were the best person to shop with and always volunteered to go with me because you understood how much I am afraid of other people and you wanted me to feel safe. I miss following you around all day working on all of our little projects together. I miss working on the cars with you. I miss your wisdom and knowledge. I miss your smile and your laughter. Most of all I miss my best friend. I love you dad. Until we can be together again.

Well dad, it's been a whole long year without you and nothing has gotten any easier. I miss you so much. I miss life with you in it. You were such a huge part of it. This year has been one of the worst years of my life. I just want you back. I still can't believe you're gone...

It's been just over three weeks without you but it feels like an eternity. This is the hardest thing I've ever faced in my life. We're all soo heartbroken. It's a struggle to continue in this strange place, so far from home, where we know practically no one, and no one knows of your life, or of our loss. Nothing is the way it was supposed to be. I can't help but feeling like I'm somewhere that I don't belong. You never wanted me to move down here (even though you were never able to get down here to see the place for yourself). You said it was too far away... I feel it now dad. I definitely feel it now. I wish things were different. I don't know what to do. I need you to guide me through this. I've never known what I was going. I've always just followed you around... I've lost my compass dad and I can't find my way...

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Watching the video brought a tear to my eye as I was able to catch a glimpse into the life Jim had with his wonderful family. Those memories will keep on living though his wife, children and grandchildren as it is apparent he touched so many. May our Lord hold you all in his arms during this time and give you the strength you will need to continue on with your journeys. My heartfelt condolences to this beautiful family.

I never knew you but I do know your wife, God has taken you to get things ready for Dj.

Much love and respect

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family to get through this difficult time. Jim Dawson was a good man...precious to his family and he will live on in all of you. God Bless

Dad. There are no words to describe the loss we're all feeling. Trying to deal with how you could be here and healthy one minute and then gone the next has been one of the toughest things to understand. You were such a big part of my life and the lives of my children. You helped me raise 2 wonderful girls who share soo many of your fine qualities. I don't know what I would have done without your love, support, and guidance. I owe you soo much! I'm so thankful that I got to spend your final week by your side, holding your hand. Despite what was happening we were still able to make a lot of priceless memories that I will cherish forever. Thank you for teaching me to be strong and look for the bright side in every situation. I love you soo much and I will carry you in my heart forever.

Love always,

Your younest daughter,

Loribeth

My most sincere condolences to the Dawson family. Mr. Dawson was one of a kind. May his kind heart and generous spirit live on as a legacy in all of you.

Peace, love and light,

Joyce Bragg and Children