Dear Dom,
I knew that I would have to deal with the aging and loss of my parents and most likely out live my husband. When the time comes its still very difficult and painful but my faith and love from family helps me through. But to witness grandchild go through a catastrophic illness is something you never expect you'll go through. As a grandmother I have the cherished memories of birthdays, graduations, holidays even the simple joy of making my grandson his favorite bean and cheese burritos. But Dom you have
given so much more and you are truly the icing on my cake. The sorrow I feel to witness your ordeal is only tempered by the joy and pride I feel to be fortunate enough to have you for my grandson. My thoughts, prayers and love are with you always.
God Bless you always, Nana
I knew that I would have to deal with the aging and loss of my parents and most likely out live my husband. When the time comes its still very difficult and painful but my faith and love from family helps me through. But to witness grandchild go through a catastrophic illness is something you never expect you'll go through. As a grandmother I have the cherished memories of birthdays, graduations, holidays even the simple joy of making my grandson his favorite bean and cheese burritos. But Dom you have
given so much more and you are truly the icing on my cake. The sorrow I feel to witness your ordeal is only tempered by the joy and pride I feel to be fortunate enough to have you for my grandson. My thoughts, prayers and love are with you always.
God Bless you always, Nana
3 comments:
Dom-the-bomb, we all love you and it is very evident. How heartwarming it is for me to read each message; i can only imagine how amazing it feels for you to grasp the love encompassing you. Even a complete stranger would be certain of how great you are just by seeing the wonderful and loyal people that you have chosen to be your friends and by the strong family you have come from. Their character is a reflection of yours.
(Thank you so much to everyone involved in creating this blog so that we all can stay informed and also share our feelings- you have done a wonderful job)
I have been a quiet spectator until now, but i must say that i commend your friends and family members for their unwaivering support and strength they have lent to you. What an impact they have made and what an example they have set. There is no one more worthy of so much affection.
Lots of love to you Dom, and big HUGS to everyone.
Megan Simon
Dom, We had the privilege of having you and your family as our neighbors on B St. several years when you were a baby. I didn't get to see you much after you moved but we have been friends with your extended family for many years (since 1964). Obviously in the years that passed, you have made an indelible mark in the world that will be an inspiration for all of us and to the others whose lives you have touched. Know that all our hearts are fervent with love and concern for you and your family in your struggle. God be with you and your family always.
Your friends, the Kathleen and the rest of the Faulkner Family.
The Dominator
DOM- Thinking back on when I first met you at Emerson Jr. High I remember sharing a class... You sat by me most of the year but we didn’t talk much until I heard you talking about a documentary about “white ganstas” in Little Rock Arkansas. It’s funny because I had watched the same documentary. We both thought it was the dorkiest thing we had seen...white guys pretending to be ganstas? (especially when we were surrounded by real ganstas at Emerson) until we decided to be the first original white ganstas in Bako.
It may have been your gansta ways or that perfect mushroom haircut...whatever it was, I knew we would be friends for a very long time and it was just about time to bust down the doors at BHS...
Dom was that guy in high school. The guy that most guys want to be like. I think back to summers at the Ambriz’s house- swimming (red & white striped or blue & white striped shorts for the guests) and watching Dom make masks. I say watching because when I tried to pitch in and make a mold for a mask, Dom wouldn’t let me use the latex (he didn’t want to waste it). When Amy got her new gold Honda Accord she would give us rides to the Valley Plaza with E40's Sprinkle Me blasting in the background so loud you couldn’t hear yourself think. Watching Mike Tyson’s first fight since being in jail...we were all excited, gathered around in the den. We couldn’t get enough of Coolio’s Dangerous Minds soundtrack. Spring Break in San Diego when you introduced me to Blink 182. Boxing in your backyard and watching you take on newcomers at Kroll Park. Then we decided to become pros and join Strong Bo’s... Remember Chuck the boxing coach- the only thing he was good at was killing a bucket of KFC!!!
After graduation you went to art school, and then a job at Mattel. I always brag about you saying, “My friend Dominic is such a talented artist...he designs toys for a living.” (That is the coolest thing I have ever heard of!) I am so glad you and Scoob got together...it brought you back to Bakersfield so often- almost like you lived here again. I was always bummed when I had to work but it’s a good thing the Tackets live so close to 3-way, I could sneak over and catch a little football with you on Sundays. We share a love for working out, the UFC, Kimbo Slice, white t’s, family, friends, and a good laugh. YOU ARE THE STRONGEST GUY I KNOW...BRING IT.
Justin “Peto” Hallgren
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