Peyton Thomas Ricker
December 6, 2001 - December 15, 2009
Peyton passed away this morning after a brave battle with brain cancer.
He lives now free of the pain and limitaions his Earthly body experienced.
I am a child of God and He has called me home.
My earthly journey's through but still, I do not walk alone.
He leads me, guides me, walks beside me, helps me find the way.
He welcomed me with open arms. I live with Him today.
I am a child of God and I have gone ahead.
My earthly life was brief but oh, such peace and love you gave.
You loved me, held me, stood beside me and though I cannot stay.
You gave me much to help me and I live with Him today.
I am a child of God and I will wait for you.
Celestial glory shall be ours, if you can but endure.
I'll lead you, guide you, walk beside you.
Help you find the way.
I'll welcome you with open arms
One bright Celestial day.
--Donna Kulliard
I am awed by your family's faith and bravery! I know Peyton is at rest in the Lord's hands and I pray your wonderful memories will carry you through this time of sorrow.
ReplyDeleteDear Ricker Family,
ReplyDeleteOur deepest condolences for the loss of your dear son. Our love and prayers are with you. May the Lord bless and sustain you through the difficult days ahead.
We are so sorry for your loss. We pray for comfort and strength for your entire family. We know the Lord's watchful hand will be upon you all during this time.
ReplyDeleteWith much love!
Shelly
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray you have strength and comfort.
ReplyDeleteI am so, so, sorry. He is such a dear, dear boy. So loved. We are praying for all of you and thinking about you. We love you.
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry to hear about little Peyton ... even though it was expected, I am still so sad. We pray you find continued peace and comfort. You are such a remarkable family, who has strengthened everyone's faith; and Peyton is special little boy. You are in our prayers. Love, Uncle David, Aunt Pauline, and family xox
ReplyDeleteI'm so very sorry to hear this. What a precious boy Peyton was. He was truly an inspiration to all of us. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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Chad, Susanne, Sydney, and Ethan Jennings
Peyton was such an inspiration to so many people. May you be comforted at this time of separation from your sweet angel. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteWe send our love and have a constant prayer in our hearts for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers continue to be with you especially on this most difficult day.
ReplyDeleteWe love your sweet family - our prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteI was saddened to hear the news about Honorary Fire Fighter Payton Ricker. He is an inspiration to all of us in so many ways. There is comfort in knowing that God has taken Fire Fighter Payton by the hand and has eased his worldly affliction and replaced it with everlasting peace. I pray Gods comforting hand will be upon the Ricker Family in this time of great sorrow.
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Brazoria County Fire Fighters Association
Neal Morton
President
Oh Ricker family, our hearts are filled with
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Stewart family
Our hearts and prayers are with you all.
ReplyDeleteWe are deeply saddened by the loss of your sweet Peyton, but are grateful for the opportunity to have known him. It was especially sweet for our family to have witnessed his baptism just over a week ago and will keep that special experience with us forever.
ReplyDeleteWe look forward to seeing him again in the life to come.
The Tates
Dear Ricker Family-
ReplyDeleteYour little Peyton has influenced more people than you many know. My sister Tara Hart told me about you before this battle began, and I have followed your story ever since. I have felt much sorrow, and have honestly been in awe at Peyton and your family's amazing strength. I pray for your family's comfort and peace in this trying time. Prayers are being offered thousands of miles away on your family's behalf.
Sincerely,
Cami Ford (Tara Hart's sister)
I love you all and my prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteI am thinking about you guys and am amazed by your strength. What a comfort it is to have the knowledge you do and know that Peyton is in the arms of his Grandpa, pain free. You guys will be in my prayers and I hope you are feeling comfort.
ReplyDeleteRobert & Jenna,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the testimony that you've shared through your writings. I pray that it may bring you peace this day and in the days ahead.
Love,
Betty & Bart Foster
I'm so sorry for the loss of precious Peyton. Our family will be praying for yours to have the peace and comfort of the Spirit at this time.
ReplyDeleteWords can't express how much your story has touched my heart. Peyton is so lucky to be part of your family and vice versa. What an amazing example you are. Thank you. You're in our prayers and my thoughts....
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry to hear this. I am praying for you all, and thinking of you. What a beautiful verse of 'I am a Child of God', thank you for being such an example of faith to the rest of us. We love you guys.
ReplyDeleteLove, Tara and Marcus Milligan
Dearest friends in Christ,
ReplyDeleteI am so saddened by your loss. I am praying for you and thinking of you.
With love,
The Eschbach Family, Arizona.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray for strength for your family. I'm grateful for having to get to know Peyton more through your strength in writing his story. I'm grateful for a Father in Heaven who knows us all and has sent Peyton to us all to be strengthened by his testimony. How special your family is that Peyton chose all of you to be his family too. We love you guys and will always remember your sweet family. love joe and cyndi duenas
ReplyDeleteYou and your family have been on my mind since I heard about Peyton. You are a wonderful example of faith and I thank you for sharing this journey through your words. I can only hope I'd be as strong as you in the same situation. You have a beautiful family and I will continue to pray for peace and comfort for each of you.
ReplyDeleteLove, Deanna Lanning
We are saddened by the loss of Peyton. We hope and pray for your healing and comfort. We hope that joy will fill your heart and home soon as Peyton now lives on in Heaven. God Bless your home and all of your family.
ReplyDeleteWith love and hugs,
Michelle Scarbrough
my mother in law, cyndi, forwarded me your blog address not too long ago and i have been following your story. i too am very saddened by hearing of peyton's passing today and wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts this day. and prayers ALWAYS. i don't know if you remember me or not, but i remember you jennifer from years ago. you have a beautiful family and this blog is just beautiful-everything you have written here. its so very inspiring and touching. again, i'm thinking about you guys today and so sorry you have had to say goodbye to your precious son.
ReplyDeleteAll our love and prayers from our family to yours. We are so sorry for this difficult time of loss for you and wishing you great peace and comfort, in time, with the knowledge of the love Heavenly Father has for Peyton and for his precious family.
ReplyDeleteWe love you guys! Our hearts ache for the loss of your dear, sweet Peyton. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we pray that you will feel the comfort of the Holy Ghost now more than ever.
ReplyDeleteRicker's-
ReplyDeleteI'm at a loss for words, but wanted to let you know we are praying for you and are mourning with you. Peyton's light has reached so many people and you as a family have touched so many lives. There are angels watching over you. We love you.
The Hart's
Jenna & Robert, my heart is full! I am amazed at your stength and faith. I pray that the Holy Ghost will bring comfort & peace to your hearts.
ReplyDeleteJamie (Blakeney) Rothe
Peyton is home and free of pain! Our hearts are swelling and breaking at the same time. We have been touched and inspired by your family and courageous Peyton! He truly is a choice spirit and we hope you know how special you are to have been chosen to be his parents. We are honored to have you as friends!
ReplyDeleteAll Our Love,
Brian & Shanta Silver
I am a very close friend of Delaney Starcher and her family. Laney earned her Green Wings on the 1st due to the same monster. I just know that she is up there taking good care of him and making sure he is not scared. She is showing him around and having a GREAT time!
ReplyDeleteYour family is in my thoughts and prayers.
If you need any help with anything, please let me know!
My heart is overflowing with love for your family. I hardly knew him, but what an amazing life he lived. He is blessed to have such a marvelous family. May you and yours find solace in the Lord's loving arms, and comfort though your heart aches. Bless you!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry about Peyton. My heart was full when i read that Peyton had passed. I know that he was welcomed with open arms by our Heavenly Father. He is probably asking him the same adorable questions that he was asking you. (If he can pet rattle snakes...etc etc.) I know he is looking down and smiling and telling our Heavenly Father how much he loves you guys. I know you will be eternally blessed for the righteous upbringing that you gave Peyton. I pray that you will feel peace in your hearts and comfort knowing that you will be with him again.
ReplyDeleteLove, Kami
Jenna and Robert,
ReplyDeleteWords cannot adequately express our feelings of sorrow for your loss and our awe at your courage and testimonies. You have inspired us in so many ways, especially with the beauty and love you've demonstrated through this most difficult journey with Peyton. We love you and think about you and pray for you. We would love to know when and where services will be held so we may come and show our support and love for all of you.
Love,
Jan Olsen and family
I am so sorry Jennifer. Your family is in our prayers.
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Anayansi
I am heartbroken and happy at the same time. I'm happy that he isn't hurting anymore, but we are going to miss his sweet personality so much. If you need help with anything call us, we won't be there until Friday, but whatever we can help with, we want to. We love you guys. Give the kids kisses and hugs for us.
ReplyDeleteAlthough we haven't been in contact much since moving my thoughts and prayers have been with you...Just wanted you to know that we love you. Your testimony and strength have always inspired me!!! I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. And grateful for your faith. You are an amazing mom who has always had an overwhelming love for your children. Thank you for sharing your exprience...May God bless you!!!!
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Kylee Genetti
We are so sorry for your loss. Peyton was such a sweet little boy. Eddie still remembers his first encounter with Ty and Peyton and the football game. I know Heavenly Father has a special plan for him in Heaven as he did on Earth. Because of you and Peyton many have learned about faith and family values and those that have faith, became stronger. "You" are a child of God and a great example to all of us. As for Peyton? he will always be my hero. His journey has taugh many that without faith we are nothing. I love you and always be blessed.
ReplyDeleteAngie
We are so sorry! we can't imagine what you must be feeling! We like everyone else have your sweet Family in our prayers! I am so happy that the last time I saw Payton he was running around the Temple like the other boys being silly! I love your family! We have to work Saturday but we will have you in our thoughts and prayers that day!! Peyton was a true example of strength!
ReplyDeleteLove Jen and Gabe Clark
Our prayers go out to you and your family. Your testimony and strength thoughout this entire process is truly amazing. May you never forget the laughter and smiles.
ReplyDeleteThe Marzetta Family
Our prayers are with you in this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteOh, we are so sorry! What a precious little boy, and how blessed you all are to be a forever family. But how difficult right now. You are in our prayers and we are thinking of you all so much. Thank you for sharing Peyton's journey and the strength and testimony of your family with us. And what beautiful verses to "I am a Child of God"!
ReplyDeleteMuch Love,
Fiona & Zachariah and family
I wish we were not so far away at this time. I think of you often and will be praying for you and your beautiful family.
ReplyDeleteYour whole family has been in my thoughts and prayers so much. May the Lord bless you with what you need, strength, love, and Peyton's little spirit to be with you constantly. May peace be with you and warm your hearts. My sincerest condolences and love to each and every one of you.
ReplyDeleteLetter to Peyton
ReplyDeleteAs you look down on us today you already know that in your life here on earth you touched many lives. Keeping up with your story will forever change my thoughts and actions as a human, father, and brother firefighter. There are no answers only faith here on earth. Knowing that you will guide and watch over us in our daily lives, and at work in those dark hot scary places brings me a great since of peace and faith. Like the brother and sister firefighters who have gone before us we will treasure our time together and never forget, for there will come a time when we will all be together again at the big firehouse in the sky. The pain and grief we all feel will soon turn to strength, and a belief that there really are angels who walk among us so that we might love one another and walk in the light of the lord. May god bless and keep us all. We all have a day and when it is mine, Peyton, please be at the firehouse to greet me. I want to pick you up, hug you..... and say thank you little brother for my life was forever changed by your heavenly presence.
Brother Cliff Langton
Houston Fire Dept.
I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet son. I am so glad he is somewhere free from earthly afflictions. Just wanted you to know that you and your family have taught me a lot, and I will always remember your courage and faith. Our prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteRobert and Jenna, you and your sweet family have been constantly in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry that Peyton is gone and so happy that he is free of pain and suffering. Thank you so much for sharing so much with us. Your faith and endurance have strengthened me and many others, as you well know. I hope that you are feeling our Father's arms around you at this time and that your sweet memories of your special Peyton will be clear in your mind always. He was and is a remarkable boy, from a remarkable family. We love you all very much!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Aislinn and Curtis and family
Love you.
ReplyDeleteYesterday we were cheering for Peyton and today he is cheering for us! What a beautiful funeral service, such a tribute to a loving and caring family and Father in heaven.
ReplyDeleteJenna-
ReplyDeleteAll I have heard is how amazing and courageous you and Robert have been. I am so thankful you got to share in so many precious memories with Peyton before this passing- you've made memories a lot of parents will never get to do with their children. I hope you may always remember his cute smirkey smile and the love and warmth he brought into everyones lives. I know his example has changed a lot of peoples lives- along with the rest of your families. Although every loss is different, I hope you know I am here if you ever need to talk. Your arms will always ache for him but his spirit will constantly surround you. We love you!
I was introduced to Peyton's page through Craft Hope (www.crafthope.com) and I am sorry to hear of your loss. However, I know that you find comfort that you will definitely see him again!
ReplyDeleteI've had a lot of loss myself over the month of December, and Peyton is just one small inspiration to me to turn my grief into action.