PAIN / Chasney McMinn
there is so much pain put on so many people for the death of kelsey and i know it because i go to school see the pain, hear the pain, and feel it myself.... i might not have really known kelsey but a part of me knows how bad it feels to wish she was still here! i feel very sorry for everyone expecially the family of kelsey brandsasse, and i will always fill sorrow for everyone that knew her and laughed with her.

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Dying Inside  / Dad (Father)
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You Meant So Much  / Dad And Mom (Parents)

You meant so much to all of us
You were special and that's no lie
You brightened up the darkest day
And the cloudiest sky

Your smile alone warmed hearts
Your laugh was like music to hear
I would give absolutely anything
To have you well and standing near

Not a second passes
When you're not on our minds
Your love we will never forget
The hurt will ease in time

Many tears I have seen and cried
They have all poured out like rain
I know that you are happy now
And no longer in any pain.
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BROKEN CHAIN  / Mary Buckman (Aunt)

Every day I think of you.
Aunt Mary

Little did we know that day that 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 did not go alone,
For part of us went with you, that day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you, you are always by our side.
Our family chain is BROKEN, and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
Author Unknown 

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Mothers Poem  / Paula Brandsasse (MOM)

Hello old friend,
Oh yes you know
I lost my child a while ago.
No, no please
Don’t look away
And change the subject
It’s ok.
You see at first I couldn’t feel,
It took so long, but now it’s real.
I hurt so much inside you see
I need to talk,
Come sit with me?
You see, I was numb for so very long,
And people said, “My, She is so strong.”
They did not know I couldn’t feel,
My broken heart made all unreal.
But then one day, as I awoke
I clutched my chest, began to choke,
Such a scream, such a wail,
Broke from me..
My child! My child!
The horror of reality.
But everyone has moved on, you see,
everyone except for me.
Now, when I need friends most of all,
Between us there now stands a wall.
My pain is more than they can bear,
When I mention my child,
I see their blank stare.
“But I thought you were over it,”
Their eyes seem to say,
No, no, I can’t listen to this, not today.
So I smile and pretend, and say, “Oh, I’m ok”.
But inside I am crying, as I turn away.
And so my old friend, I shall paint on a smile,
As I have from the start,
You never knowing all the while,
All I’ve just said to you in my heart. 

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Hiya Kelsey  / Shelby Capps (Good Friend )
Hey. Its been different without you. Bad different. Its been hard. But things will get better. But not as good as they could be. I've been praying for you in heaven and your family. I know they are going through hard times without you. You left to soon...I really miss you. You were awesome Kelsey. I loved you like all the candy in the world.=P I wrote you a poem though ^^....Enjoy! (try to)

A great friend, A great person.
Always there, Always loyal.
Always smiling, if not laughing,
Always happy, Always cheerful.
Knew what was wrong, and how to fix it,
Made a bad day and good one,
and in about 10 seconds.
A great writer, and hilarious as crap.
Your poems were amazing,
and we loved a good laugh.
Could tell you anything,
and you could do the same.
I miss you so terribly much,
Ans I'll never forget your beautiful name--
♥Kelsey Ann Brandsasse♥
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Kelsey.. / Tori Winchester (Friend)

Dear Kelsey,
I don't have a pretty poem to put on here, and I know we weren't that close. But I know for sure that you won't EVER be forgotten. Your family, your friends, the entire middle school. We all miss you soooo much, and it's weird not having you there. I know you're in a better place, and in the best care. I know God is taking care of you, and that is so satisfying. We love you, and we miss you terribly. Have fun up there.
-Tori W. <33

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Words Just Can't Explain  / Megan Allbritten (Good Friend )
Well, hello... I'm sorry that I didn't come here earlier. I think I was somewhat afraid that it would open this all back up. And of course, it has... but it doesn't feel as bad as I would think it would.
It's nice to remember you, and all of those old times. But it's just disappointing that we won't get to share any more times. But don't worry, 'cause when I first see you, there better be a Disney World in heaven because that's where we're gonna go! If there's not one, I'll build one myself.
I would say that I miss you, but that can't really cover it all. It's like a part of me has disappeared whenever I think about you... So, maybe it's you that's missing... Or we're probably both missing. In our own ways.
And Paula, you're wonderful.. you were always wonderful. Thank you for being there for me and Kelsey.
And Dennis... you're an extremely amazing and sweet father.
I hope neither of you ever forget that... Just remember that God works in mysterious ways.. and that he gives us tests for us to pass.
I speak for my mother and I, and probably many others when I say that we love Kelsey so much. But from pain comes compassion. And pain a part of death. And death is part of life. So just keep on truckin' and know that we're all here for you.

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I MISS YOU!  / Caitlin Roe (a close friend also a fellow bandmate )
Kelsey i truly miss you very much!
      i knew you about 3 years from classes and of course band! you were always the person to brighten up my day with your smile or just a witty comment you made. on my birthday (march 5) you sang to me along and told me how great of friend i was to you and it just made my day. even though you died that night, i will NEVER forget you because you were always a really close friend of mine and an awesome flute player. i hope you are looking down on your family and friends cuz we sure know you are with us day and night! May you rest in peace. I LOVE YA GIRL  Close

Kelsey / Sarah Wade (No Relation )
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We Miss You!!!!!!  / Julie Boyken (Band Friend )

Hey Kelsey,
 
      I know you didnt really know me..but we were in band together...I thought you were a great flutist...Everybody in band really misses you...I wasnt as close to you as many of your other friends but I still miss you...

 

Rest In Peace Kelsey....R.I.P.

Love,

Julie

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The Last Note  / Emily Broh (Friend)

Dear Kelsey,

Although I only knew you about 2 years, you became part of my life. You were always the comedian of our little friend group.I wasn't as close to you as a lot of people were...but everyone knew you were the sunshine that brightened up everyones day.If I or someone else was having a bad day you knew exactly how to make a smile appear on my face.People had a hard time accepting you...because you were different. Everyone is different....and you knew that, but some people like you were just different in ways that some people wouldn't understand...so they avoided you. Kelsey, I really wish you would have given yourself another chance. I know you just couldn't take the cruelty any longer.... and it tears me up inside to know that you would do such a thing to yourself. Only God knows when your time has come...and yours passed. There is always something to live for. Whether it be family, friends,or love, there always is something. Always. You touched so many peoples lives. Kelsey I want you to know that you will always be in my heart,and so many others too.

Rest in Peace Kelsey, Rest in Peace.



Your friend (and i always will be),

Emily Broh
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Star Light, Star Bright  / Sierra
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An Easter Wish  / Rosemary Sis Of ^j^ Alvin Cremeans

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missing / David Dodd (friend)
everyday now on the bus is boring. all i can do is think of the memories but i know your in a better place. cant wait to see you in heaven, until then have fun up there!!!! Close

Love & Prayers  / Debbie (daughter Of Danny Chenault)


In loving memory of your sweet angel Kelsey.  Rest in Peace sweet child.......My son Jeff made this picture for her memorial page. He is 13 and in 7th grade. God Bless! Close

A Poem For Kelsey Ann's Mum  / Sarah Taylor (Passerby & mummy to an Angel )

If roses grow in Heaven, 

Lord please pick some pink ones for me,

Place them in my daughters arms

and tell her they're from me.

Tell her I love her and miss her,

And when she turns to smile,

Place a kiss upon her cheek

and hold her for awhile.

Because remembering her is easy,

I do it everyday.

But there's an ache within my heart

That will never go away.

( auther unknown ) 

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If Tears Could Build a Stairway  / Michelle Smith (Best Friend )
If tears could build a stairway 
and memories a lane
I would walk right up to Heaven
and bring you back again

No farewell words were spoken
No time to say "Goodbye"
You were gone before I knew it
and only God knows why

My heart still aches with sadness
and secret tears will flow
What it meant to love you
No one can ever know

But now I know you want me
to mourn for you no more
To remember all the happy times
life still has much in store

Since you'll never be forgotten 
I pledge to you today
A hollowed place within my heart
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"Sorrow" and "Fly Like The Dove"  / Brenda Bynum (Mom of friend )
"Sorrow”
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Tick, tock
I hear the clock
Counting out my life,
My heart does ache
It’s about to break
It cuts deeply like a knife.

My thoughts run wild
And like a child
I want to hide away,
From this pain
Just like the rain
‘Come again some other day.’

Sorrow, my tears keep falling down. I’m overboard, but I do not want to drown.

Come out sun and shine
Warm me like a heady wine
Take away this lonely chill,
I need to know
How I’m supposed to grow
How can I strengthen my will?

Sorrow, my tears keep falling down. I’m overboard, but I do not want to drown.

Please, God, ease my sorrow
Help me rise tomorrow
Begin another day,
Show me, I pray
Before my mind does sway
Send some hope my way.

Sorrow, my tears keep falling down. I’m overboard, but I do not want to drown.
Help me, God, I do not want to drown.

Tick, tock
I hear the clock
Counting out my life.



“Fly Like the Dove”
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I hope you feel the warmth
From the light that shows you the way
To guide your spirit Heavenward
Towards a place of peace, I pray.

I hope you won’t be sad
For the tears we have to cry
We know that you are better now
So we try not to question, “Why?”.

I know there comes a time
When we all must part
But to say “Farewell” is just too hard
It often breaks the heart.

I envy you, Dear Child
To see, to know and understand
Why our God has chosen you now
To know what He has planned.

I hope you hear the Angels sing
Of eternal life and peace and love
I hope you feel the hands of God
That help you to fly like the dove.

So I can never say “Goodbye,” you see
I’ll just turn down the light
So you can close your eyes and rest
To you,
I’ll only say “Goodnight”!
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