ROGER
PALACIOS
July 30, 1982
July 22, 1998
Roger Palacios, 15, a member of Tulsa Thunder ’82, died on July 22, 1998, from injuries received as a passenger in an automobile accident in Yukon, Oklahoma. The loss has stunned and saddened Roger’s teammates, friends and the Oklahoma soccer community.
Roger, a starting forward with Thunder ’82, had an outstanding soccer career which included selection to the Region III ODP Team. He was an integral part of the Thunder ’82 Stockholm, Sweden Fireball Cup Champions last summer. He was known for his stylish play which produced many memorable goals. His last goal was the initial and ultimate winning goal in Thunder ’82 semi-final game in the State Cup, a 3-0 win over Norman Celtic ’82, last June.
Roger, as a freshman, was also a standout soccer player at Yukon High School, where he played with his brother, J.R. Palacios. J.R. is a member of the Thunder ’81.
Roger’s number, #12, will be retired from Thunder ’82. All Thunder players will wear a memorial patch to Roger on their uniforms for the coming year. The Thunder organization will provide without charge a memorial patch to any other soccer player who desires to honor Roger’s memory by wearing the patch next season.
Thunder will announce in the near future additional memorials to Roger. His loss is irreplaceable, not because of his soccer skills, but because of the true friend and brother he was to all.
7/22/2008
10th Anniversary Poem In Memory of Roger Palacios who fell asleep in the arms of Jesus on July 22, 2008 The shooting star that streaks across the diamond dappled sky, is that of our dear Roger, As tears spill from our eyes. To portray a son like Roger, is impossible for me. His love for his family, so obvious, he was all that a son could be. Roger was so down to earth, it’s hard to believe he is gone, ten years seems much like yesterday, yet he did not travel alone. For Kirk and Cavin went along, their laughter lingers still, as they sit beside a fishin’ hole, high upon heaven’s hill. You rode into the sunset Roger, the way most young hearts do, your friends and family still searching, our thoughts running back to you. The trail soon fades but left behind, gleaming in the dust, the memories of an angel, and so you are to us….. Our Eternal Love, “though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass, of glory in the flower, we will grieve not, but rather find strength in what remains behind…” Written with Love by Jen Shaw, Bethany
7/2/2008
July 30, 2008 you would have been 26 yrs old! Birthday Wishes from Roger’s family and friends
4/4/2008
All my life I've have been a survivor, managing to land on my own two feet, no matter what......then you died. That loss blew me right into a tailspin, I was dumb enough to believe that I could make it on my own....Then I found GOD GOD Bless All who views this site. Thanks to the McDonald’s for their love.
4/4/2008
Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Practice wellness. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Appreciate your friends. Continue to learn. Do what you love. Live as this is all there is. By, Mary anne Radmarch ASF
4/4/2008
July 2008 will be Roger’s 10th Anniversary. We will have a memorial mass in his memory of July 20, 2008 Our hope that all that read this will be able to attend mass at St John’s Catholic Church Yukon, Ok at 10:00 am. More info to follow. God Bless! The Palacios Family
4/4/2008
Whispers By, Lisa Davenport I whisper.... your name to myself. I whisper.... Happy Birthday, and I love you. I whisper.... I still think of you. I whisper.... goodnight and till we meet again. I whisper.... Take care of one another and hope your angel ears can hear my whispers here on earth. I whisper.... Because I am afraid that if I speak too loud, my heart will hear and break again.... So I just whisper.........
12/5/2007
Roger,
Just a little note to say that loving thoughts are with you Roger!
Love
Mom
8/3/2007
Nine years have come and gone. On July 30th you would have been 25 years old. We thank GOD for allowing you to be in our lives. You are loved and missed very much. We thank Tulsa Thunder for keeping this memorial site up so you will never be forgotten. GOD Bless
The Palacios Family
8/3/2007
For Roger
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it, and only GOD knows why.
Gloria Palacios
8/3/2007
Roger
If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever!
Gloria Palacios
7/4/2007
Roger
I have coached and refereed through the years since your passing, Just wanted you to know your name and your inspiration are often spoke of. I am now on the Thunder Coaching Staff and seeing your picture and the diferent things around the clubhouse with your name and memories on them truly say's that you will live in the hearts of the soccer family forever.
Steve Myers
10/27/2006
Loving Thoughts #12
10/16/2006
Our love and thoughts are with Roger daily
10/3/2006
You are loved Roger!
9/1/2006
IN LOVING MEMORY
If tears could build a stairway & memories build a lane, I’d walk right up to heaven & bring you home again!
9/1/2006
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say “Goodbye” You were gone before I knew it, & only GOD knows why.
You are missed my friend!
9/1/2006
Our thoughts have been with Roger this day! We love Him!
9/1/2006
If I tell you I love you, can I keep you forever? GOD BLESS YA ALL!
7/31/2006
July 21, 2006 marked the 8th Anniversary of your new life with the Lord. We love you and you are missed very much.
Love from everyone.
Love Mom & Dad
7/31/2006
July 30, 2006
Happy 24th Birthday
7/31/2006
Our loss was heavens gain.
ASF
4/19/2006
My computer has been acting up, that is why I couldn’t write in your memorial page. You are missed terribly my son. Everyone is fine and misses you too. We got together the other day and were watching videos of when you guys were small. We laughed so much. I Love You Son.
Love
Mom
4/19/2006
Easter 2006 will soon be here, our plans are to paint eggs next week. Hopefully Hunter can come. We took Darrian, Kaleb, Cynthia, Alex, Lily, Hunter, Taylor, and Colton to the Circus a couple of weeks ago, fun was had by all. You are missed! We Love You!
Love,
The Gang
4/19/2006
Came by to see your family…a bit of a scare there for awhile but thank GOD your dad is doing fine. You are missed man. ASF
1/9/2006
Another year begins 2006. May God Bless You, we miss you terribly!
Love,
The Gang
1/9/2006
We are getting together with all the family tonight 12-24-2005...Our thoughts are with you my love. This candle glows especially for you tonight. Merry Christmas 2005 God Bless You
1/9/2006
To those of you that read Roger's site: May the road rise to meet you May the wind always be at your back May the sun shine warm upon your face May the rain fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again May GOD hold you in the palm of his hand as he does our Roger. GOD Bless you All and Happy New Year 2006
1/9/2006
Merry Christmas my son. You are missed dearly!
Love,
Mom & Dad
1/9/2006
Love from the Gang! Darrian, Kaleb, Sierra, Cindy, Alex, Lily, Hunter, and last but not least Colton Merry Christmas 2005
11/28/2005
Even though you are gone, our love continues to grow for you. You are missed!
11/28/2005
It will soon be Thanksgiving #8, we thank GOD for our time with you.
Love,
mom & dad
11/28/2005
To a Special Angel....you are loved!
11/28/2005
This was in a CF Newsletter Understanding the difference between Grief & Mourning Grief is the constellation of internal thoughts & feelings we have when someone dies. Mourning is the outward expression of grief. Everyone who has the capacity to give and receive love grieves when someone dies, but if we are to heal..we must mourn. Over time and with the support of others, to mourn is to heal!
10/10/2005
The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.
In memory of Roger J. Palacios
10/10/2005
The best and most beautiful things in the world can not be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart.
You are loved Roger!
10/10/2005
Dont ignore the small things, the kite flies because of its tail.
God Bless You All!
9/4/2005
Today my 50th Birthday I thought of you a little more than I do every other day. I remember everything about you...the day I conceived, the first time I felt you move, the day we brought you home from the hospital, your first day of school, the first time you made an A, the first time you had a crush, the first soccer goal you ever made, the first touchdown you made. Your first school dance, you being crowned homecoming soccer king of YHS. The day your life changed: the day we brought Hunter home. I celebrate your life not your death. And I thank GOD everyday for giving me the opportunity of being your mom.
I love you son.
Love Mom
7/31/2005
Happy Birthday My Friend!
7/31/2005
Happy Birthday 23rd Roger, its been seven years that you went to be with our lord our GOD. I miss you terribly. May you rest in peace my child.
Love,
Mom & Dad
7/13/2005
Today was not a good day for me, I think I must have had a melt down or something...I am missing you more than ever. Everyone is doing fine, May God Bless You! Rest In Peace!
6/15/2005
A little note to say we love you and miss you very much!
6/7/2005
I MISS YOU MORE AND MORE EACH AND EVERY DAY.I CAN HARDLY BELIEVE HOW MUCH HUNTER REMINDS ME OF YOU.HE IS GROWING UP SO FAST.PLEASE WATCH OVER US ALL.
I WILL LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER.
JENN
5/8/2005
Life is so precious, each day a gift. Love the one you're with! God Bless All who read this! ASF
5/8/2005
Thoughts of you. We love ya!
5/8/2005
Just a little note to say you are being thought of. We love and miss you very much!
Mom & Dad
3/26/2005
Happy Easter 2005....You are missed and loved very much!
3/5/2005
Little note to say you are loved and missed.
Love,
Mom & Dad
2/18/2005
I miss my friend asf
2/18/2005
just a little note to say that you are loved
2/18/2005
February 14, 2005 Happy Valentines Day 2005
11/29/2004
Just a little note to say that you are missed and loved every much!
11/28/2004
The chinese have a saying that a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. There is no way you can take the fifteenth or the two hundredth step before you have taken the first.
11/28/2004
Candles burning bright, your face in the glow of the light, remembering years of joy forever that neither time nor sorrow can sever.
11/28/2004
What the caterpillar thinks is the end of the world, the butterfly knows is only the beginning.
11/28/2004
Our outing at the downtown stating rink went great, everyone had a great time. Sierra was sooo funny she wanted to run not walk, she said she could skate as well as roger (Roger wasn't a very good skater ha ha) but we didn't tell Sierra that. You are missed my friend.
11/26/2004
Just a little note to say Happy Thanksgiving and May GOD Bless You!
11/25/2004
We celebrated an early Christmas. All the family was together, we had a wonderful time. Hunter was here along with Taylor, Jen and John, he was so funny. He said he was going to eat 6 turkey legs today because he was going to all his grandma's house and he was asked how may deviled eggs he wanted and he said "Just fill up the plate". Roger you are missed and loved very much. May GOD keep you in his grace.
Love the family,
11/16/2004
I am thankful this Thanksgiving that my grief is not so new, its been so painful to think of losing you. Death has not claimed my love for you tho we are far apart, sweet memories will always be engraved in my heart. I know time will never bring you back, but it can help me be thankful for the years GOD gave you to us and the joy you brought to the family. Blessing for tomorrow!
9/6/2004
September is here and school has started all over again. Just a little note to say that you are thought of and missed. We love you son.
Love mom and dad
9/6/2004
Hey there,
Was thinking about you today, my prayers are with you and your family.
ASF
6/20/2004
Just a little note to say that you are loved and missed dearly. We spent Fathers Day with Dad having breakfast. Everyone is doing fine. It rained quite a bit today. We love you Roger.
6/20/2004
Happy Fathers Day Roger.....We love you and miss you.
Love your family
6/1/2004
Roger, its surprising how often I think of you, wanting to tell you something, then realizing you're not right here to talk to. I guess you're so close in my thoughts, that it's hard to remember you're so far away.......
A Friend
5/19/2004
Little did we know that day when GOD was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you didn't go alone, for part of us went with you the day GOD called you home. You left us wonderful memories, your love is still our guide and though we can not see or touch you, you are always by our side. Our family chain was broken that dark July day, and nothing seems the same but as GOD calls us one by one, we will be together some day again. We love and miss you Roger!
5/8/2004
Its May 8, 2004 Hunter turned 6 yrs old today...he was on his way to go fishing He wanted Ninja Turtle stuff for his party so guess what Paca & Grandma had to find it, so he is all set for his birthday celebration next week. We love and miss you very much Roger, we only wish you were here in body, I know your spirit with be with us forever. Well buddy, I better close.
Much Love,
ASF
5/1/2004
Just a little note to say Happy Graduation! Yesterday, at Senior Assembly the Class of 2001 remembered you. We were so proud (like always) At Project Graduation we set up a table with some of your "special stuff" and a memory book so your friends and classmates could write a note. Son, I know you are doing well. We love and Miss you!
Love you always,
Mom & Dad
4/23/2004
Just a little note to say that you are missed and thought of daily. We love you!
4/11/2004
If I tell you I love you can I keep you forever?
4/11/2004
Happy Easter 2004...you are missed and loved very much!
4/1/2004
Hey buddy, well its been a long time. We used to do some stupid stuff back in the days. I think back when we just played none stop and had some great times at Jamie's. Man those were good days. I know you know that gave up soccer to play football. I see some of the boys from Thunder sometimes and it just is different now. We all miss you man and I like to think back to when we had the best times that I can remember. I wish we both still played together somewhere but I know your playing all day in the best place. I guess im stuck with football but it gets me through college. Take it easy Rog. I miss you man and things just aren't the same without you man but ill see you again one day. Till than take care bud.
Love
D. Brunsman
4/1/2004
Hi Roger. I wanted to take a minute and say hi because i was thinking of you today. As I have been living in Europe, I have seen and done many things that have reminded me of you. The reason that I thought of you today is that some of my friends are going to Stockholm this weekend. They invited me to go too, but I can't go because I am already going to Munich. But memories began to come to me. I had to tell them good places to go and I recommended Gamla Stan. I remember going there every night with you and the boys and my dad to the same ice cream shop. I still remember what it looks like. I also remember when we were at the club house in Vasteras. You and I ran to the store and bought 6 bottles of Ragu to make dinner for all of the guys. My most vivid memory of the trip however (besides you choking) was when you and I went out to the soccer field to shoot on each other at midnihgt. There were no lights so it was really hard to see. But it was so fun. I was in Amsterdam in January and it was hard at first to think about being there before with you, Jamie, Emer, and Tyler. You were always a little brother to me and I love you like family. I am not sure if I will ever go back to Stockholm, and if I don't, it is ok with me. Being with you and the boys made my time there so memorable that I don't need to go back. I get to see so much soccer living here. I went to a Real Madrid game a few weeks ago and I thought how much fun you and Jamie would have if you were there. I am having a great time here, as I am sure you know. I miss you so much and I wisht you were here. Thank you so much for the memories that you have given to me. I love you!
Mary
4/1/2004
I spoke with your parents today...everyone seems to be doing well. You are missed terribly. You will forever be in ours hearts. I love you
4/1/2004
As I sit here reading graduation annoucements, I begin to think of your parents, the hurt that is going on right now cuz you should be getting ready for your senior prom and graduation. We miss you dearly. As long as I live, you will live in me. I LOVE YOU! Gotta go, I should be talking with your mom but I came in here to write. See you.
3/3/2004
May you always have walls for the winds. A roof for the rain, tea beside the fire, laughter to cheer you, those yoy love near you and all your heart might desire!
3/3/2004
Love never goes away, it just grows and grows when we let it
3/1/2004
I was here visiting your parents, I miss you alot. They miss you terribly too. I wish, I wish.......what can I say...YOU KNOW WHAT I WISH... Take care of yourself. I LOVE YOU
1/26/2004
A MEMORY HUG Your loss has left a hole in your heart. That hole never goes away...you learn to live with it. With acceptance of the loss and changes in your life, the pain lessens. Eventually memories fill up the space, but it never goes away. Then when you least expect it, a memory spills out of the hole in your heart heart and washes you clean again with tears. Think of it as a "MEMORY HUG"
Author Unknown
1/26/2004
Happy Valentines Day 2004 You are loved and missed dearly!
1/13/2004
Roger i love you so much and i miss you more than anything on the face of this planet. If you already didn't know i am getting married next year can you believe that, sorry that i havent already written but i do think about you every day, and every day that i think about you it just kills me knowing that you were and still are one of my best friends. i just wanted to write to you and tell you that i love you from the very depths of my heart so i guess that i will write you back. I LOVE YOU!
BENNY BRAUDRICK
1/10/2004
A friend is someone who can see through you and still enjoys the show.
ASF
12/7/2003
I Love You and am missing you very much! Love mom
11/27/2003
Happy Thanksgiving my son, We love and miss you dearly. You are always in our thoughts. Love, mom & dad
11/1/2003
When the time comes for lighting festive candles, let them remind not only of what you lost but also of what you had and have. Roger, I love you! Mom
11/1/2003
A lot of time, a little space, a special spot so I can grieve!
ASF
11/1/2003
Back when you were a child, I would dance with you and spin you around and you would fall asleep in my arms. If I could have one more chance one more wish...how it would be to dance with you again to play a song that would never never never end. Every night I fall asleep and I ask GOD to keep you close ( the holidays always seem to be the worst) I love you Roger.
11/1/2003
Just a little note to say Happy Thanksgiving! Love, Darrian, Kaleb and Sierra
11/1/2003
Thank you Lord for the many blessings that you have given and thank you for the memories that surround us this holiday season. Roger you are loved and missed!
10/22/2003
I think of you everyday but today it was something different......Love you, Mom
10/14/2003
Just a little note to say We Love You and Miss You very much!
10/2/2003
where do I begin .It still hurts like it happened yesterday. I can't believe it has been five years. Things have changed so much. I feel so blessed for what I have today. Hunter and Taylor are what keep me going. There is always those days that are harder than the rest. I guess this is just one of those days. I had a dream about you last night. All I can remember is I did not want to wake up from my dream. I miss you more than words can say. LOVE, ME
9/28/2003
If I tell you I love you can I keep you forever!
9/28/2003
You are loved!
9/9/2003
Just a little note to say I Love You and Miss You!
Love,
Mom
8/20/2003
Just a little note to say You are loved by someone.
ASF
8/13/2003
"GUIDANCE" When I meditated on the word guidance, I kept seeing "dance" at the end of the word. I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like dancing. When two people try to lead, nothing feels right. The movement doesn't flow with the music, and everything is quite uncomfortable. When one person realizes and lets the other lead, then both begin to flow with the music. One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge or by pressing lightly in one direction or another. It's as if two become one, moving beautifully. Dance takes surrender, willingness, and attentiveness from one person and gentle guidance and skill from the other. My eyes drew back to the word GUIDANCE. When I saw "G," I thought of God, followed by "u" and "i." . . . "God, " u " and " i " dance." God, you, and I dance. This statement is what guidance means to me. As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust that I would get guidance about my life. Once again, I became willing to let God lead. My prayer for you today is that God's blessings, protection and mercies be upon you and your family on this day and every day. May you abide in Him as He abides in you. Dance together with God, trusting Him to lead and guide you through each season of your life. This prayer is powerful and there is nothing attached. If you believe God has done anything for you in your life, please share this message with someone else, for prayer is one of the best gifts we can receive. There is no cost but many rewards, so lets continue to pray for one another. May You Always Dance!
8/13/2003
IF GOD BRINGS YOU TO IT...HE WILL BRING YOU THROUGH IT!
8/12/2003
Whatever your trial...........GOD Sees Whatever your cry ...........GOD Hears Whatever your need.........GOD Provides Whatever your problem... GOD Understands
8/1/2003
Roger,
wow, where do I start. I have been sitting here thinking what to write. I have so many things to say. First off, I love you and miss you so much. It's so strange being here in Japan, I keep thinking that you are at home in Oklahoma and that I will see you whenever I get home. But then it hits me when I call home. I wish that you were there for me to just say hi to. I have had such a bad month. I have been thinking of you non stop,I keep thinking where would all of our lives ended up if you were here. I figured that I would be watching you on TV by now, doing what you loved, playing soccer. I miss you so much, words can't even explain. I believe that family is my life and I wish that I could be home with everyone. Mom and Dad were having a hard month too. I feel so bad for not being there to lend a hand. As you probably know Brian and I are trying to get orders to get to go home, Brian's dad is really sick with heart problems and we just need to be with family. I have been praying to God that he will grant us this wish. Well I guess that I will let you go now. I talk to you enough in prayer that I think I might be taking up to much of your time. I love you and miss you dearly. Love, Jenn
7/30/2003
Happy 21st Birthday Roger, May GOD Bless You You are in our hearts forever.
7/30/2003
Love is when you don't have to be with another person to touch them, may you feel the thoughts and prayers that surround you.
ASF
7/29/2003
Roger will forever be REMEMBERED....... Happy 21st Birthday! May warm memories of the "special love" we shared with Roger continue forever
7/21/2003
It's been 5 years since I seen the sweet smile of my son, 5 years since I held him in my arms and told him I loved him, so I'm not going to tell you how great a man my son was. Instead I'm going to say the following: Starting today tell those people that you love.....I Love You ...instead of waiting for them to tell you. Life is so precious, don't waste a single day. As you go on in life, I hope that you will open up the door to your heart and tell those people that are dear to you just how much they mean to you. Say ...I'm sorry.....I forgive you......Ask their forgiveness...... Remember...1) People don't last forever 2) you never know if today will be your last day on this earth. 3) Let that person in 4) last but not least....The most cherished treasure in the world is to love and to be loved! GOD BLESS YOU ALL! In Memory of My Son Roger Jacob Palacios 07-30-82 to 7-21-98 (You loved and You were loved) Love, Mom
6/17/2003
If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane I'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again! No farewell words were spoken, no time to say good-bye, you were gone before we knew it and only GOD knows why. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. We love you!
6/15/2003
If I tell you I love you, can I keep you forever!
6/4/2003
May 31, 2003 Jr & Billie were married. They had a picture of you there too. Time is going by so fast. We had Kaleb and Hunter in the wedding. They were as handsome as anything. It was was beautiful
ceremony. Love You Lots!
5/22/2003
You are loved!
5/8/2003
Hi Roger, May 8, 2003 will be Hunter's 5th Birthday...we were unable to attend a birthday party given on Saturday but your dad took over a Spiderman Pinata. On Sunday Jennifer let him come over and he told us..Why didn't you come pick me up, and when are we going to Wal-mart for my transformers. Roger he is a joy, into everything and talks a mile a minute. We love him dearly. Got to go, Love, mom
5/7/2003
Mothers Day...a day to celebrate Motherhood. I do with my children and grandchildren, they fill my heart with love and joy. Yet...there is a sadness, an empy feeling in my heart for my son that is no longer with us. An emptiness that will never be filled. But, at the same time I thank GOD for all the time he gave me with you Roger. I Love You!
5/7/2003
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. Helen Keller
5/5/2003
Sorry I haven't written sooner but our computer was down. You have been in my thoughts more now than ever. Your sister is on her way back to Japan, letting her go was so hard. I ask GOD to bless her and Brian along with everyone else. We have wonderful news, we will have a new addition for Thanksgiving; Mia and Goyo have been blessed with a little one. JR will soon be getting married; May 31, 2003 We come together every Sunday, like we always did. Easter was bitter sweet. All the kids were here along with the grandkids. Only you and Hunter were missing, I know you were with us in spirt. I love you son and miss you so very much. May GOD bless you. Love mom
5/5/2003
Just a little note to say that you are missed and thought of daily
2/24/2003
Roger, I have known you as a friend, as a teammate, as a competitor, and now as a memory of potential. Everytime I hear at college about some superstar from some other town, and what national team they are on. Me and my thunder boys Christian, Mike, Sunday, and Tama have to remind them of the best player we ever have seen, by far that's you!! I have never met someone who blessed the game more in any particular way. I want you to know that no matter how bad I wanted to beat you, I always wanted to just like you. I never probably expressed how I felt because I was scared of you man. I always knew that you were gonna be the best and I had to play second fiddle. I know its awkward for me to write you after all this time but Tama and I were talking today at practice about you and your Family. Man I missing seeing the back of your shirt as you would sprint by me when it was the Der Bullen vs. Celtic days. I want you and your family to know that one person can change someone's life. You changed mine. Much love and Respect, Jesse Omid Faily University of Dayton
1/24/2003
Just a little note that you are thought of each and every day. God Bless You! Love, Mom
12/25/2002
Merry Christmas 2002 You are loved and missed dearly.
12/20/2002
Merry Christmas my Son...Love mom
12/4/2002
Just thinking of you.
ASF
11/14/2002
Hey Rogie, How are you? Well this is your little sis. I know I haven't written you in a while but I talk to you all the time, I just hope that you are listening. I miss you so much. It's so different, I mean when I was at home I always had someone to talk to about my problems dealing with the things I was feeling. But, now that I am in Japan I really don't have many people to talk to that actually know the wonderful person that I miss more than I could ever express with words. I miss home and now they talk about war and everything just makes being here in Japan scary. Brian is so great, everything is as good as it could be. I hope that you are watching over everyone in Oklahoma. Since I'm so far away from them I hope that you will keep them safe. Make sure no one forgets about me, esp. the kids!! I've make sure to the best of my ability that everyone I know remembers you and that everyone i meet knows who you are! I love you and I miss you. Brian says the same.
Love Always your little sis,
Jennifer Mount
10/26/2002
Why GOD Made Boys GOD made a world out of his dreams, of magic mountains, oceans and streams. Prairies and plains and wooded land, then paused and thought "I need someone to stand on top of the mountains, to conquer the sea, explore the plains and climb the trees, someone to start out small and grow sturdy, strong like a tree and so....he created boys, full of spirit and fun to explore and conquer, to romp and run with dirty faces, banged up chins, with courageous hearts and boyish grins. When he had completed the task he'd begun, he surely said, That's a job well done!" Author unknown
10/7/2002
All my life I've have been a survivor, managing to land on my own two feet, no matter what......then you died. That loss blew me right into a tailspin, I was dumb enough to believe that I could make it on my own....Then I found GOD GOD Bless You Roger
10/7/2002
Came by the house today, everything is so different, everyone has gone their own ways, Jennifer & Brian are in Japan, Ed & Ali I haven't seen in quite a while, your mom says they are doing great. Rick & Shannon are busy with the kids and doing great too, JR is busy at work and your dad just got out of the hospital. I understand Mia & Goyo are also doing great. As always I am greeted and treated like family, (your mom always thinks I'm hungry and feeds me, which I usually am) Guess I'll cut it short, got to go back to school, I love you AGF
9/30/2002
Today your sister and new brother in law took off to Seattle enroute to Japan, please keep them safe. She or should I say they, miss you dearly. You are in our thoughts and prayers daily! Love you forever
9/29/2002
Jennifer and Brian were married on 9-21-02. It was a beautiful event. Lots of friends & family were present and the ones that could not attend I'm sure their prayers and good wishes were with us. On Wednesday 9-25-02 we had the biggest scare of our lives, your dad was taken to the ER, we were told he had had a minor heart attack. He returned home on Friday night by the grace of God. Today is 9-28-02 and we are putting the final boxes away. Jennifer and Brian will be leaving for Japan tomorrow morning at around 11:am I understand that the flight is around 20 hours. So many emotions are going on at this moment, excitement, happiness, joy, and saddness. I just Im just a little scared for "our baby". I wish them tons of joy and happiness. They are on there way to bigger and better opportunities. May God Bless Them and Keep Them Safe. By the way Roger: Jennifer had a special candle placed on their table stating: In Memory of Roger....He is present in our hearts. We love you and miss you alot!
Love,
Mom
8/10/2002
Hi Rog Today I was looking for something to watch and I came across some old home movies You were in them playing with Darrian, Kaleb and Peyton, I all of sudden wanted so much to look up at the couch and see you laughing with me. Then the tape ended and I looked for something else to watch. when i come across your vigil mass. i pop the tape in and press rewind then play. I see father blessing your coffin and us all walking behind him towards the altar. i see myself walking towards your coffin and placing your bible and rosary on top. i listened to the words father was saying and i don't have a memory of actually being there. my hair was a mess by the way. Ha! Ha! i listened to several people get up and speak of how wonderful you were and what an amazing person you are. You know more than anyone now how very much I miss you and how sorry am for... well you know i've told you several times. i miss so very much and only wish i could ... please take care of us and just make sure JR doesn't get into to much trouble and that jenny's ok to when she leaves over seas. I know you must be upset that she's marrrying the BULLHONK but what can we do the invitations are already printed Take care of dad Ha!Ha! you know about his choppers!! don't mention it to him thats a sensative subject aroung here. Well i love and miss you terribly and a lillte baby wouldn't be a bad thing right now. Please watch over all of us for you know the journey we are about to embark upon is not an easy one.
mpj
7/30/2002
HAPPY 20TH BIRTHDAY.........WE LOVE YOU!
7/30/2002
There was a mass said for you today 7-30-02 You are missed and we celebrated what would have been your 20th birthday. Love from all of us We Miss You Alot
7/30/2002
If I tell you I love You Can I Keep You Forever!
7/24/2002
On July 21 there was a mass for your forth anniversary, people sent cards to say that we were in their thoughts, I'm glad they haven't forgotten you or us. God Bless You
7/17/2002
It's your 4th anniversary to your new life. You are missed dearly and I think of you often. I Love You! Mom
7/17/2002
July 30, 2002 will be your 20th Birthday...Happy Birthday My Love I Love and Miss You Lots Mom
7/3/2002
Its coming up on your 4th anniversary Roger. You are thought of daily. I really miss you. Mary M. recently graduated Now for the big news. Your baby sister is getting married; Sept 21, 2002 She will leave in October with her future husband to Japan , they will be stationed there for about 3 years. My hopes that GOD takes care of them. I am very happy for them and at the same time very sad that my baby will be leaving. But thats life right. I love you my son......Happy Ann. Love Mom
1/3/2002
Came by to see the family and your mom was on the computer. I asked to use this a minute.....so here I am starting the new year with new hopes and dreams....I hope they come true. Your family is doing good as possible, your mom mentioned Pat Bergin dying and that she didn't attend due to the fact she hates funerals. I understand. Well guy I miss you and love you lots, see you later. all my love
1/3/2002
Happy New Year- 2002 Hope this is a better year! You are missed!
12/16/2001
my name is roger palacios curios
12/12/2001
Roger, It was always so simple... we played soccer, we knew we were good. It was more than a game, it was our life. I never thought about life without soccer or without the most passionate player I've ever seen. You've been gone for to long and my dream, our dream, to play soccer has slipped away from me. I have let other things clutter the one thing I have always wanted to do. So I make you this promise, I wont give up. Ill play and succeed. I'll play for me, for you, for the dream we all shared. It wont be easy. But I know you'll be right beside me. Ill always remember you as my inspiration for changing my life. And I cant wait for the day we are running across that big green field in the sky, with our tie-died shirts over our jersey ready to start that perfect game. 12 Forever
10/22/2001
Came to see your parents today....everything seems ok I guess. Your house is so different but at the same time, it feels as good as always. Bye
10/16/2001
Just a little note to say that you are missed. We love you very much. Hunter is growing up so fast. Talk at you later.
Love,
Mom
6/30/2001
Hi Its Me Again....... It's surprizing how often I think of you, wanting to tell you something, then realizing that you're not right here to talk to. I guess you're so close in my thoughts, that it's hard to remember you're so far away......
6/30/2001
In your Memory Son You are missed terribly. There is not a day that goes by that I don't see, feel or smell something that reminds me of you. I have to remind myself sometimes, that you are in heaven with GOD and not on a soccer trip. Always remember: YOU WILL LIVE FOREVER IN MY HEART! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROGIE!
Love You Lots,
Mom
6/13/2001
There's a song by Karen Taylor-Good that reminds me of you Roger (as best as I remember) it goes as follows: In my dreams, you are alive and well Precious Child, Precious Child In my mind, I see you clear as a bell Precious Child, Precious Child In my soul, there is a hole That can never be filled But in my heart, there is hope cuz you are with me still GOD knows I want to hold you, see you, touch you and maybe there's a heaven and someday I will again Please know you're not forgotten until then In my heart you live on, always there never gone Precious child you left too soon You will LIVE FOREVER IN MY HEART! I was thinking of you more today then ever son, We Love and Miss You!
Love Mom & Dad
3/20/2001
As i sit alone in this life I feel the pain he must had felt, A voice that was never heard, A voice that didn''t exist. As I sit alone, I sit with him Almost everything that was said was forgotten He must had cried in silience and I didn't hear No one known But everybody cared Maybe if i wan't here he would As I sit alone, I sit with him Now when I look up at the sky I see him I can see his pain I can see myself As I sit alone, I sit with him How could this had happened He is now gone forever I don't know how i can live like this A part of me is missing and it will never come back As I sit alone, I sit with him
I love you always,
Amanda Hernandez
12/1/2000
Roger, Well its been a while, huh? It seems like yesterday we were chillin in Sweeden, Those were the days. Im trying to keep it up, playing a little college ball. I know youd be rollin in letters from all the school to go play. But now your playing on the greenest field of them all. We never got to play a season together but we spent countless hours a James' house while we were guest playing. It's not the same without you. So I thought I'd give you a holla, and tell you your missed down here. I'll see you again some day, till then take care.
Later Bro -
Tyler
11/21/2000
Just a note to say that you are missed and to tell you that JR is planning on going to the Marines. How do you like those apples? Well I'll cut it short. The holidays will never be the same son. Happy Thanksgiving, our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Love you tons,
mom and dad
11/1/2000
I Love You and Miss You! Love, Me
9/1/2000
Hey Roger It's amazing to see how many people you touched and how many people were so lucky to have known you. Still to this day I remember when we got the phone call and were given the news of your passing. It is something that I just couldn't accept as being fair. I remember the trip up there and how all of your Tios, Tias,and cousins were in shock . Then while we were there all the people, the memories, it was amazing. It's like if there had been a mistake and you weren't really gone. I really was hoping that you 'd walk in the front door and tell everyone that there had been a mistake. You were a practical joker and you and JR could get into some trouble when you were younger so I kept wishing that maybe you were just reminiscing those old times. I hated to see everyone in such pain. I hated the fact that your beautiful baby was not going to get to see you any longer. But you know what I hated the most was the fact that my oldest son remembers when you came to Laredo and you and JR tried to show him how to play soccer and how you would tell him no your doing it wrong, the patience you had in showing him how to do it right. That is what I hate the most the fact that you won't be around to teach and show other kids how they can be as good and have the courage to believe in themselves just like you beloved you could do almost anything no matter what. I'll never forget you little one and how you JR used to call me P. I begged and pleaded for you to call me pat, patsy what ever but no I was P. I'll never forget how you were always running around outside by your grandma's house near the dome and how I would tell you to get inside because it was too hot. I sure am glad you didn't listen because those are my memories of how you would just smile and continue running around. I am sure that is what made you the person you were. My sister Mary and I often talk about you and remember JR, Jen, and Mia. I saw a picture of your son he sure is growing up really fast. He is very handsome (I wonder where he got it from?). Well Rog better go now I think of you often and I wish you were here to teach my other son some soccer tech's he shows interest sometimes. So from up there shine some light down here. Your always on our minds and in our hearts, I glad I had a cousin so loved and so lucky in life Enjoy the Olympics 2000 Make it gold for me Love Ya Pat in Laredo (Cousin)
9/1/2000
Hey Roger, Well you know who this is already. I still cant believe that it has been over two years since you, Kirk & Cavin died. So much has changed. I just want you to know that I miss you very much and I cant wait until the day that I get to see you again. You were a very good friend to me and I will never forget what you meant to me. Sometimes I sit back and think of one of the nights that I was at your house and everybody was there and Jennifer Raymo took me in her arms and she told me "Roger looked up to you so much." To this day I will never forget that night that she told me that and I will never forget those words that she told me. You touched me and everyone else so much, I know that you are looking down on all of us right now. I also wanted to say thank you for getting me and your sister (Jennifer) together, she has been the biggest blessing in my life. I love watching Hunter grow up. He looks just like you. He always has the biggest smile on his face. I can't wait until that day that I will see you again. You will live forever in everybody's heart and we will all watch Hunter grow up to be the best at everything that he shall do in his life. Make sure that he is as nice and respectful as you were. We love you so much. Tell Kirk and Cavin that I said HI Love Always, Brian R. Mount "PLAY WITH PASSION"
8/1/2000
Roger, hey it's me your little sis. I'm so sorry that I haven't written in a while. I was sitting in my room today and realize that we haven't talked in a while so I decided to write you. Well, as you probably already know by now I made pom for school and I had to quit soccer. Which I was kind-of depressed about it because now that I can't play I wish I could, but I'm going to play my senior year for the school and just hope that I can get back the very little skill that I had to begin with huh, (because as you said I play like a girl). Well, your little boy is EXACTLY like you!! he's horrible; he gets into everything. I see you in him; he's a big cry baby. Dad and I bought him some fish and he thinks that he has to feed them every 5 minutes and he wants to take them a shower with him. He may the biggest pain in my butt (just like you were) but he's the cutest little boy that I have ever seen and I'm glad that he's just like you. I love him to death and I love you and miss you!! love forever, Jennifer Palacios
7/1/2000
I loved Roger very much. He was like a brother to me. He always made you happy no matter how bad of a mood you were in. He was such an awesome person. And he was so good with his son, every time I saw him with Hunter it put a smile on my face. Every time I look into Hunters face it makes me think of Roger. I went to school with him from 7th to 9th grade and when I was with him I was always in a good mood. I will miss him forever and cant wait to see him again in Heaven. I love you Roger. Love always, Jessica
3/15/2000
In Memory of Roger Jacob Palacios 7/82 -- 7/98 Someone told us it was God's Will Someone told us it was an accident Someone told us time will heal Someone told us you are in a better place Someone told us this too will past Someone told us God doesn't give us more than we can handle Someone told us celebrate his life Someone told us treasure the memories Someone told us this will make you stronger in your faith Someone told us your life was on loan Someone told us God took your angel but left you his angel Someone told us don't mourn his death Someone told us you are our guardian angel Someone told us we will meet again Someone...please tell our heart to stop hurting! We love you Roger.......Love Mom & Dad
3/3/2000
hey roger : i just wanted to write you and let you know that i love you and that i miss you hey if you can read this will you tell everyone hi for me and i will stop by and talk to you later. i love you and i miss you tell cavin kirk and tc that i said that i miss them and love them too love jr
3/1/2000
Its amazing that 19 months have gone by since I last seen your smiling face, held you in my arms, you asking me to rub your back cuz you hurt. It seems that it was only yesterday. I wanted you to know that Jennifer played her first regular season game Last night, your father said that I missed something wonderful, he said that for a minute he was watching you play soccer. Jennifer had a breakaway and went one on one with the keeper, keeper thought she was going to the right, then she switched to her left and put it in--upper 90 left post--dad said it was great---the crowd was all excited, it was the winning goal. The score was 2-1 against PC. Jennifer said that now it was her turn to show them what she is made of. My dearest Rogie, we miss you very much, know that you will never be forgotten. Dad was in charge of the Memorial Site at the Yukon Soccer Complex. Benches and a tree was planted and it will be dedicated March 31, 2000. I wish you were here son, Hunter is doing great, a handsome young man, with a contagious smile (where did he get that from) he comes and stays over every weekend, he is a joy. Well son, I'll cut this short. Love your mom Gloria Palacios Your dad also sends his love.
7/1/1999
ROGER: Hey I don't know what to say but it has been over a year and I haven't seen my brother and my two best friends. It doesn't even seem like it has been that long since I have seen you guys. I miss all of the fights we would get into. Cavin, all the girls we would try to pick up. Sometimes it would work and sometimes it wouldn't. Kirk, I miss all the times that we went mudding, and the time when we told my mom we were going to go get some stuff for you and wash your Jimmy and we didn't come back for an hour and a half. I guess you guys know about everything going on in my life, everything going on with Steph. I did good on that one didn't I Kirk. You always liked her as a person and as a friend. I know what you ment by when you said that would be a great person to be with and you were right. Well Roger,Cavin, Kirk till next time with all my love. love you guys: J.R. Palacios
7/1/1999
Roger, Hi! How are you! You would not believe how much I miss just fighting with you! I watch Saturday night live, and I laugh and cry at the same time (yes thats possible) and just think about you! Well its been 348 days since you've died and not one day goes by that I don't think of you! Hunter is so cute and he loves to look at himself in the mirror!!(wonder where he gets that from) Ha!Ha! I guess this is it for now, just do me a favor you know what we are facing right now and all I ask is if you could please just watch over us that would be great! I watched the tape from the wedding and I still laugh at what you told Goyo! You are so very much missed and I am going to leave you with some of the most memorable words you left behind "Thank You Very Much" & "Merry Christmas" remember keep your hands up Love You and Miss You, Mia Palacios-Jimenez
7/1/1999
Roger I can't believe it's been a year since you left us. I've been thinking of you a lot. Every time I look at Hunter I see you. You would be proud of that little guy. He's a natural with the ball at such a young age. He's our angel from you and we thank you for him. I believe Jen will make you proud of the ways she is raising him. She is a very good mom. And Roger as life goes on I want you to know we will always hold you dear to our hearts, you will never be forgotten and you will always be a part of us through your son. I believe you will always be that little guy's guidance, and watch over Hunter and Jen forever. Thank you again for our little angel, we miss you very much. PATTI RAYMO "JULY99"
7/1/1999
ROGER I LOVE YOU ROGER LOVE YOU DARRIAN
7/1/1999
hey roger i just thought you along with evryone else would like to know what i wrote in the newspaper on after one year: Roger It's been a year since I've seen you. I miss you more than you or anyone else would know. We had a very special bond between us ...We were just like twins (at least that's what mom always told us) Those memories I will always treasure. Right now it's a very hard time in my life and in my case I'm to young to have to deal with a brother and two friends dying at the same time. but i'll get through it, i'll stay strong. I'll remember the past and look towards the future and wait for the day god will accept me into his world and we can meet again. Until then i leave you with these words of feeling...I love you Roger and miss you so much. Your memory lives on inside each and everyone of us!! love, jennifer palacios!! love you always!! tell cavin and kirk hi for me!
8/1/1998
DEAR ROGER
I MISS YOU VERY MUCH. I HAVE BEEN HAVING A HARD TIME LATELY. MY JOB IS GOING GOOD. I WISH YOU CAVIN AND KIRK WERE HERE SO THAT YOU COULD SEE AND TALK TO MY BABY GIRL SIERRA. SO I TAKE IT THAT EVERYTHING IS GOING GOOD IN HEAVEN. I MISS ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER. I WISH FOR ONE MIN. I COULD SEE YOU GUYS AND TELL YOU GUYS THAT I LOVE YOU. I LOVE YOU GUYS AND I MISS YOU GUYS MORE THAT ANYTHING. SEND ALL MY LOVE TO THE FRIENDS WE HAVE LOST. I WILL WRITE LATER.
WITH ALL MY LOVE
JR PALACIOS
8/1/1998
Roger was a wonderful person. I've never met anyone like him. We were together for two and a half years. We also have a one year old son together. He has taught me so much. I'll never forget his breathtaking smile and way of always making me laugh, no matter what. Life has been so different and incredibly difficult without him here. I know he is in heaven watching over us. For anyone that didn't know him or ever get to watch him play soccer you deffinatly missed out. He is absolutely one of a kind!!! Roger, I love you w/ all my heart! You were my best friend, boyfriend, and wonderful daddy. Thank you for always being there. If I tell you I love can I keep you forever!!! loved you yesterday, love you still .always have , always will!! Love, jennifer raymo i love you daddy love,hunter wish you were here! we miss and we will love you forever!
8/1/1998
We'll never forget that night we stayed all night outside. Sleeping on an abandoned porch. Those memories couldn't be traded for the world. We knew how great you would be someday. You never know how much you can miss someone until they're gone. I wish we would've told you while you were here but just to let you know we love you and think about you often. You guys ment so much to all of us. And you were one of those guys we all wish we could be. Your presence is missed dearly and we all look forward to the day we can see you all again. Forever yours, Zak, Dylan, Justin.
8/1/1998
ROGER,
Hey, how's heaven treating ya? Is it really as good as everyone says it's supposed to be? Well it's okay here I guess! It's really different with out you here. It's weird how one morning your sitting here with me and the next thing you know we're putting up flyers saying you were missing. Funny how things end up huh. I remember that just about everyday you would tell me what you wanted to be when you grow up.... a pro soccer player. Everyone knew you would of made it. Just so you'd know I knew you would make it. You know we made all these things that say in memory of Roger, Cavin, Kirk,and I sit there and think that they have the wrong person - why is my brother's name on there? I guess it hasn't hit me yet!!!!! Well I love you with all my heart and i miss you so much!!!!!! P.S. thanks for helping me with Joe.
Love,
Jennifer Palacios
8/1/1998
HI ROG,
Just a few lines to let you know that I (WE) really miss you. Dave's soccer season started after we got back from Okla. He really played all out, it was all for you!! They lost one game during the season but made it up in the playoffs. After every game he wanted me to call your mom and let her know. His team won city champs. As you know he also wears #12. We really do miss you. We'll talk to you later. With love, your uncle BIG D P.S. SAY HI TO GRANDPA AND MARY FROM US, LET THEM KNOW WE MISS THEM ALSO.
8/1/1998
Dear Roger
Yo man what's up? Man it is so different without you, Cavin and Kirk not here. I miss all of you very much hope you guys are having fun. Man it has been 6 months, and it seems like yesterday. Did you guys see how much all of us have come together? Ben and everyone said what's up!!! I miss all the fun we have had. I hope and pray that one day if God will let me I would love to see you guys just once if that is all I get to. I guess you know what has been going on in my life. Roger, I took the metal I won in Florida to your grave, I hope you liked it. I went to Florida just for you and we won it. Tell Cavin and Kirk that I miss them. I love you and miss you with all my heart. I LOVE YOU GUYS PS. IF YOU CAN GIVE US A LITTLE HELP IN HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER!!!
LOVE YOU,
JR PALACIOS
8/1/1998
I knew Roger since I was 10. He was always there for me and I loved him more than I could ever tell anyone. He always made me feel good, and welcome in down times. I'll miss him greatly, and I'll always love him. I can't wait for the day I see him again in heaven playing again together like old, #12 and #4, I miss you so much Rog.
Love,
Daniel Brunsman
8/1/1998
Roger was a great person. He was like a second brother to me. He set an example for everyone who knew him. He was very respectful, good with children, and the most kind-hearted person I ever met. He could always warm you up with his unforgettable smile. He was always interested in what you were doing. He was devoted to everything he did. He never quit, and always strived to be the best at everything he did. I love Roger dearly, and I will miss him greatly. His legend will live on through his friends, family, and son, Hunter. I love you Roger.
Mary McDonald
8/1/1998
Roger was like a brother to me. One of the greatest people I ever knew. His smile made everyone so happy. I loved him so much. He had the greatest personality, he loved everyone. He was so wonderful and sweet and he was a wonderful soccer player. I loved watching him play. His skill, his speed, I loved it all. I thank God for letting me meet Roger and letting me get to know him even if it was for such a short time. He touched so many people in his 15 years and he will be missed greatly by everyone. I will miss watching him play and just seeing his smile, but I am looking forward to the day when I can hug him once again in heaven. I love you Roger!!!
Emily McDonald Thunder '86
8/1/1998
Roger was always a joy! What we remember about our son...always ready to help anyone, the love he had for us, his brothers and sisters, friends, family and his son, Hunter, respectful, loved to eat (esp. pizza) and so enthusiastic about life! Roger excelled at everything he did. He dreamed of someday becoming a pro soccer player, last but not least....that contagious smile! We were so proud of Roger, as we are of all our children. Life is so precious, each day a gift, live life to the fullest! We love Roger very much and he is greatly missed. Roger is now playing on the most beautiful, plush soccer field......HEAVEN! WE LOVE YOU ROGER! Love Mom, Dad, JR and Jennifer
8/1/1998
To Roger:
Your 19th Birthday came and left, I'm so happy that people still remember you. Jennifer will start her senior year in a couple of weeks and Darrian starts kindergarten. We miss you terribly. My love to you and my sister Mary and Grandfather Margarito. May you all Rest In Peace.
Love,
Mom