A recent 'happening' / Alissa Hamilton (sister) Michael and I meet with a spiritual medium in January of 2006. It was the most amazing experience. Aaron was truly there communicating with us through her. One of these day I'll get all my notes down on paper but I have one story for now.
The SM was communicating with my brother quite a bit that night and everything was spot on. Stuff that no one could possibly ever guess or know about him. At one point she asked if any of us had questions. No one said anything for a minute and she turned to me and said 'you have questions, your brother said you always have questions'. So I said 'does he see the kids?' [at this point she doesn't know whose kids I'm referring to].
She started rubbing her nose then she asked if someone was sick. I said 'allergies?' she said no and kept rubbing her nose again. I thought about it for another minute and said 'a nose picker?' [Logan was going through a short lived phase] She laughed and said 'your brother loves being an uncle but he thinks that's gross'.
Then she said 'you have an older child too, one who thinks she's a lot older then she is, right?' I agreed and then she said 'your brother doesn't like the way she talks to you sometimes, she needs to be more respectful'. Then she said 'she's wearing a necklace right now that he helped pick out, one with several charms. You were shopping alone when you bought it but he was there with you.' [I bought he a silver chain and 6 charms that Christmas. I still remember picking them out at Kohls. And yes, when we got home I checked and she was wearing it that day.]
Then she said 'I hear a lot of noise, banging, like sticks banging or feet banging the floor' I looked at Michael and I was thinking yeah hockey sticks banging on my kitchen floor [Logan was also going through a long lived phase of playing hockey in my kitchen every day.] But I didn't say it out loud. She then said 'your brother says to let him be a goalie' [I about fell over in my chair at that point. We had literally just signed him up for ice hockey clinic two days before this.] She said 'he also says that he'll be good at it but your daughter might be a better skater.'
That was 2 1/2 years ago - January 06 to be exact.
Logan has been begging to be their hockey team's goalie for as long as he has been skating. Two weeks ago we finally caved in and talked to Logan's coaches and bought him goalie equipment. The very first day he wore it in practice he told Alanna on the ice "I'm living my dream". That night we were driving home from my ILs after dark. We went around a corner and all 4 of us see a hockey stick standing up on a stone wall next to a garbage can. Michael joked 'does anyone need a hockey stick?' as we're driving past it we see that it's a goalie stick so the kids yelled 'dad stop'. So he did, he backed up and got out of the car. He looked at it and said it doesn't look broken so he put it in the van.
When we got home we took it out in the garage to look at it. It is in perfect condition. He was looking it over and said that it's not a name brand but 'oh look it has a made in Russia stamp on the handle'. We all thought that was pretty cool.
So later that night I'm lying in bed with Alanna and it hits me. We found the goalie stick that night because my brother wanted us to find it. It was the very first time Logan went on the ice with his own goalie equipment. I sat straight up and told Alanna and she said 'mom your right!' He sent us a sign that Logan is doing exactly what he should be doing.
Then I was thinking even more and I told her that the boy (a coworker's son) who gave Logan his first roller hockey goalie pads and a mini goalie stick is named Aaron (my brother's name). He gave him that stuff when Logan first started liking hockey and that planted the seed for him to want to be a goalie. Another coincidence?
Later on I was telling Michael about my brother making us find the stick and he said 'yeah and do you remember he had a Russian flag hanging on his bedroom wall in his apartment?' I had forgotten that but then it made even more sense. I still gets chills when I think about it!
You taught me how to skate. Though I was never very good, I learned something something far greater... / Matthew Marzolf (Friend) Aaron was the first real friend I had growing up. I still remember meeting him in 5th grade-the first person I met who was more interested in life than judgement; more interested in being real and having fun than perpetuating the social caste people build up, even at that young age . I remember the first day he wore a misfits shirt, and none of us knew who they were and yet so much of my school life is summed up by my memory of that day because more than introducing me to a great band, I look back and realize I identified with that shirt for the same reason he did. We WERE misfits, the generally scorned that the heirarchy of middle and high school only had one answer for. Aaron seemed unflappable, untouchable by the negativity that seemed to drag everyone else down. He showed me, by example, how to move beyond the fakery and petty hatreds that too many people base their lives on.
I just found out that he passed away. 7 years and I didn't know and I can't even fathom it. We hadn't seen each other in over a decade. Once my parents uprooted our family yet again while I was in high school we drifted apart keeping in contact here and there, yet living worlds apart. I never forget him though, one of the most defining people of my life. Aaron, every time I put that shirt on I think of you...
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remembering aaron / Tina White i stumbled on this beautiful tribute site and had to take a moment to say how sorry i am for the loss of your brother aaron. i looked at the pictures and can see what a beautiful family you all are and how much you must miss aaron. prayers to all of you. tina white in ohio
Remembering/ Jane Miller (Mother) So many things bring you to mind, Aaron. For three weeks in a row after your accident we viewed beautiful rainbows so now we feel a rainbow is a message from you. Butterflys, escaping balloons, fireflies and stars all can bring you to mind. Even a red fox I now associate with you because we saw one beside the road on our way to and from Cooperstown that fatefull weekend so we have a garden fox in your part of our garden:<) When old friends happen by this memorial site, it warms our hearts to know so many have good memories of you. On your 26th birthday we went to Rome Towers and shared coffee and cake with your friends residing there and got a wonderful picture of you happily at work, whistling in the hallways, cleaning up their leftovers and doing extra favors for them. They were extra "Grammys" for you. As we now hire help to clean the yard and redecorate, we know you would have helped with many of our chores when you had time and the memory makes us appreciate what you did for us so much more. Your presence in our family made our lives so much richer in so many ways! Love forever from Mom and Dad
i knew aron long ago / Jeff Gaffney (friend) arron and i used to hang out with tom and treefrog.he was a big part of my first year of high school.i found this on my space and thought i'd pay my final respects here.he was a caring friend who i had a good time with left me with memorys that will last my life.i have lost much in my family life and offer my condolences
i remember / Eliesha Butler (Ballard) (a friend )
i remember him from salt city play house. we were in a play called "how to catch a dream" we did MJ's Thriller dance and he had a red MJ jacket that i loved. aaron was so artistic and i was really young but tagged along with him cause he was cool and nice to me. his father was my teacher at elmcrest elm. (MUSIC) and gave me my first solo. we talked often of his son and how proud of him he was. i am 30 now and i can't imagine that he would remember me but i think of aaron often and how he got me through the tough time and shy time i was having in the play. i wish someone had a tape of the performance so i could remember more. I hope to hear from you sometime. thank you for this opportunity to share my memories!
In memory of our furbaby Amber; August, 1990 - October 27, 2006 / Alissa Hamilton (Sister)
There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called Rainbow Bridge because of its many splendid colors. Just this side of Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows, hills, and valleys with lush, green grass.
When beloved pets die, they go to this place. There is always food and water and warm spring weather. The old and frail animals are young again. Those who are maimed are made whole again. They play all day with each other.
There is only one thing missing.
They are not with their special person who loved them on earth. So each day they run and play. Until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up!
The nose twitches. The ears are up! The eyes are staring.
And this one suddenly runs from the group. You have been seen!
And when you and your special friend meet, you take him in your arms and embrace. Your face is kissed again and again and again, and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together...
...Never again to be separated.
~ Author Unknown ~
My little brother too / Tammie Just (Alissa's bestest friend ) My DEAREST Alissa, Mom (Jane), Dad,(George), Mike, Alanna, Logan,- I cannot do a testimonial at this time, as toooo many emotions ran through me, with all "Me & Mine" are going through, Ed's Dad's funeral last week, My 2 aunts & Ed's Aunt with cancer, My sister with pscyso... OH My... I loved Aaron as my own brother... the very same age as my sister! We have ALL been through too much!! I can only guess, this is what we need to do!!! God bless every one Love YOU, AARON, Always, My little brother!!!
XXOO, Tammie
Aaron, My friend. I miss you. / Mary Trophia (Friend) I think I met Aaron was I was about 15or 16 years old when he lived next store to me with Mikey and Brian Loiodice. I remember going over to Mikey's house as I did many of times and meeting this guy that was so nice and so very handsome and those eyes!!! How could you ever forget those eyes!?! Since then I became very close to Aaron. Driving around in his old break up Honda with his custom made duct tape racing stripes. I think it really did make it go faster : ) His horrible standard driving skills lol Going to PA with him, or just hanging out with him in his room with Mikey listening to music and just talking. I think about Aaron everyday and I miss him so very much. I'm really grateful to have been able to know a man like Aaron Miller and truely honored that I was able to call him my friend. I love you Aaron
Sincerely, Mary Trophia
Aaron...our funny friend / Heidi (Kroviak) Loiodice (Friend) I met Aaron through my then boyfriend, now husband Brian Loiodice. Aaron lived with Brian's family in Rome. My first impression of Aaron was how handsome and funny he was. He was incredibly talented and taught me how to tag. He was "Sonic." I will miss those times, skating and hanging out with our crew :) We all lived together on Cout St. in Rome. Brian and I think of Aaron daily, his influence in our lives is constant. We remember all the good memories, his funny faces and his "kermit the frog" impression and smile! We will never forget him and always love him dearly.
Sincerely, Heidi Loiodice
MEMORIES OF AARON / Maureen Fazel (ex landlord ) Aaron lived in our house in Rome for 2 years. That's where he lived when the accident happened. We had an instant friendship with Aaron. I used to tease him about being so skinny. Many nights while I was cooking he'd come to my kitchen door and ask what I was cookingf and say it smelled good. I always gave him some of whatever I was cooking. Also many times he'd come downstairs and we'd talk. My daughter Christine thought of him as a big brother. My husband loved him too. He told Christine he'd teach her to drive when she turned 16. That never happened. I'll never forget the day of the accident. We loved Aaron and we'll never forget his smile or how much we miss him. Aaron was easy to love and how I wish that terrible day never happened.!!! Aaron's in heaven watching over all of us and someday we'll meet again. We loved him so much.
Memories of Aaron / Kristin Gellert (Childhood Friend ) I was living in Charlotte, NC when my mother told me about Aaron's death. I regretted not being able to attend the services held in his memory. I didn't send flowers or a card because I did not know what I could possibly say. I found this website tonight while doing a web search for Salt City Playhouse. I thought today would be a good day to share my memories with you.
I can't remember what year I met Aaron (I guess it seems like I always knew him). I believe we were in second grade when I went over to his house to play, and part of our game was getting married. I think we exchanged our "vows" in the driveway of his parent's house. This is something he would remind me of through high school. When he saw me in school he would call me his "wife". Of course each time I saw him his hair was a different color!!
He was in chorus with me in elementary and middle school. I remember his being the lead in Amahl and the Night Visitors. He had a beautiful voice even though we did not truly appreciate it as fellow students, but I can look back and remember how special that was.
We both had to wear glasses from a young age, and Aaron had to wear a patch over one eye for awhile. Ironically my 4 year old nephew wears glasses and has to wear a patch over his eye. It reminded me of Aaron the first time I saw him with the patch.
Aaron once gave me a small apple ornament as a Christmas present and I still have it. We did not stay close friends, but my memories are still with me. There are many things in my life that remind me of him. Every time I pass by his parents house I look at the playhouse in the back that was our house once we were "married". I was so jealous that he got to play in it whenever he wanted!
The last time I remember spending time with Aaron was at his confirmation party. I can't even recall what grade we were in at the time. I am sure I saw him occassionally after that in school or something, but that was the last time we got the chance to sit down and socialize.
Although so much time has passed he stays in my thoughts and memories. I am so very sorry for your family's loss. I especially feel bad for his niece and nephew who do not get to have their own special memories of their uncle.
We will always love you Aaron We cherish your memory All the wonderful times As well as the hard times (They make the good times even brighter) You were a shinning star to many many people You completed our family You gave to so many so much In more ways than you ever knew We will always Love You Son.
A letter to Aaron's parents / Larisa Graziano (Friend)
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Miller, I am writing this letter in hopes to bring you more joy than pain. I would like to express my deepest sympathy for you and your family during your time of need. Nothing can prepare you for a tragedy such as this. I have never dealt with the death of a loved one as close to me as Aaron was, therefore I am writing this in hopes of finding some solace not only for you, his parents, but for myself as well. In the midst of all this, I have tried to find some reasoning behind this madness and I find that when the feelings get too overwhelming and I find myself asking "Why", I find comfort in knowing that God has a plan for everyone. Aaron's purpose in life was fulfilled and it was time for him to go home to his creator to watch over his loved ones from afar and guide them through life silently. I met Aaron in December of 1999 when, like the true gentleman that he was, he asked my grandmother’s permission to take me out on a date. My grandmother lives in the RomeTowers and would see Aaron on a daily basis, whether it was to have something repaired or just to give him some cookies or cake that she had baked that day. (Aaron loved food!) We spent a great deal of time together. He even spent Christmas day at my family's home. I will treasure always the Disney pop-up toy he purchased for my son, as well as the stuffed Reindeer that sits on my shelf to this day. Amazing, how thoughtful he was when he had only known us for several weeks. In retrospect, I am writing this letter to reinforce what you already know. What a beautiful creature he was. He was full of love and giving and he will truly be missed. I also want you to know that for the short time I knew Aaron, he indeed made an impact on my life that I will never forget. How proud you must be to know that your son touched so many lives, even if it was with a simple smile. He was certainly well cared for at the Towers. My great aunt passed away recently, and my grandmother insisted that Aaron take several of her furnishings for his apartment. She knew they were in good hands. I would also like you to know that he spoke of his family often and he loved you all very much. Not a day went by when he did not speak of his niece. Although these things might be difficult to think about, it is a wondrous thing that we have these beautiful memories of him, and we should cherish them always, I have been writing in a journal daily things about Aaron that I remember, such as his favorite television show or his favorite band, or comments he made to me and things we did together because I am afraid that I will forget him. But, in actuality, we never forget. I know I never will. I attended Aaron's Memorial Service in Liverpool. I was hesitant to go, scared of my own emotions. But, when I sat down in that beautiful church and opened the memorial pamphlet we were given I saw the reading from the Book of Isaiah. That is my son's name, and I knew then and there it was a sign that I did the right thing. If I closed my eyes tight enough, through the tears I could see him smiling his beautiful smile with his eyes glowing and I knew he was at peace. You may have been unable to read this letter now; you might have had to put it away to read at a later date. That is understandable. But do know this; he was loved very much not only by you but by my family as well as the many people in Rome whose lives he touched. We must be strong and confront the fact that we must give Aaron up in body, but we should also be comforted that he will forever be in our hearts. I know he will be in mine always. God Bless. All my Love, Larisa Marie Graziano
I miss you, man. / Tommy Letham (Friend)
I stumbled upon this site and just wanted to say that I miss you. Everyday. Your journey keeps me on my path and I am grateful to you for that. Our memories are ours, but I just want to say peace. Say hi to my mom. I'll see you someday. Close
Aaron was my first crush / April Theriault (friend)
I just now learned about your horrible accident. I am in shock to say the least. Aaron was my first crush, and it saddens me so much at the thought of loss of this beautiful spirit. I will never will forget you. As a matter of fact I never have.
Aaron always stuck up for me, even in high school. He was a musician, an artist, and a beautiful human being.
I am in tears right now.... / April Theriault (one of his 1st crushes/ girlfriends )Read >>
I am in tears right now.... / April Theriault (one of his 1st crushes/ girlfriends )
Aaron was the first guy in elementary school to ever show any interst in me. Even when I moved to Texas at the start of 8th grade he somehow found me. The last time I saw him we were in 10th grade global studies. Even then he was always nice and interested. I actually just found out today about the horrible accident that happened, and I am in tears just thinking about it. Aaron was the sweetest guy ever, and I always think about him. Aaron you are missed. You were a beautiful spirit,a musician, an artist. I will never forget you, as a matter of fact I never have. Close
Aaron/ Jenna Backus (a friend )
Aaron I cannot count the memories you've shared with my family. We considered you part of our family, I couldn't have been more then nine years old, but I still remember you always at dinner with us. And how you would show me and my sister your art work. You were such a talented person. You had an artists mind just like "the lizard kings" it was so very beautiful the way you though, you always saw the good in things. I have never met someone with a heart like yours. You have such a beautiful mind, and an even more beautiful spirit. You and my Dad (Jon) take care of eachother up there. Someday I'll eat dinner with you guys again. I miss you both very much. It's sad that things like this happen, sometimes its hard to fathom. However I found God in all of this, just like you would have seen the light through the end of the tunnel. I thank God everyday that for the time you and my dad were with me. You've both taught me that things happen for a reason, and although we may not see that reason, its there. Like my little brother Aaron Jon, that I love more than anything, in a way I believe hes your miracle, because out of all the bad, your passing and Jons, we got Aaron. Who lives up to your name, by the way he is loved by everyone around him. Just like you Aaron. You've changed my world.
My Friend / Jodi Botsford-Hazard (Good Friend )Read >>
My Friend / Jodi Botsford-Hazard (Good Friend )
I remember going to school with aaron....spending a large amounts of time at church.....singing in the choir and doing silly kid things. what a voice he had.......then i remember being young adults seeing him every christmas eve at church and i'd get such a big hug and kiss he'd smile and ask how my year had been. like we hadnt mssed a beat ...I took it for granted that you'd always be there.....That every christmas i'd see your smile...i miss you and hope to see you again........love jodi Close
my friend / Michael Loiodice (good friend )Read >>
my friend / Michael Loiodice (good friend )
aaron was one of my best friends. he tought me alot about life and how to live it. he will always be rember in my heart and in my thoughts and in my dreams . me and him loved to draw or just hang out . he was one of my frist room mates .so we became very close of the years we lived together. we learned alot about each other and because of that we where able to share alot with each other. he was one of the nicest people that i ever meet . he was more that a friend he was my brother, my comrade. i will love and miss you always. your friend and brother, PHATBOY~ MIKE L
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