Tuesday marked one year since our son, brother, godson, uncle, cousin, nephew and friend's body was found in San Jose, California.

Jim, you have not and will not ever be forgotten. You are in our hearts and minds daily.

A candle burns for you everyday and will until I am no longer on this earth. I have not given up and will never believe this was an accident. Someday, someone or something will come to light and we will know the truth. We live each day for you and will someday be able to put you to rest properly.

We miss you so much, you gave so much love to us in the last years of your life and the last months were so unforgettable. I can only hope you felt the same love by all of us.

As we marked this day I visited the site for the first time. I feel I am ready for this now and hope this "last first" will ease some of my pain. I feel you around me as I know John and your Dad does too. All of your friends truly miss you and I know love you just as much as we do. An annual reunion will begin this year to honor your memory, thanks to your GBS family. Jim, we miss you and love you.

Remember "I will love you till forever's gone.”

With our love and prayers, Mom, Dad and John.

The Heeszel family – Judy, Robert and John – are from Clearlake Oaks.