This was on a friend of Gabe's myspace page on August 19, 2006... Bless her heart... / Katie Helms (Mom) Saturday, August 19, 2006
A new beginning VS a new end Current mood: depressed
so today i realized something. when something truly bad happens you want to be no place else but home. I haven't really been homesick since i've moved but today i found out a friend of mine, Gabriel John Miller, overdosed this past monday. I hurt for so many reasons i can't explain...i wish he was still here, i wish i could've helped, i wish i could've done something...i've cried so much i don't know if there are any tears left. i hurt for his close friends, i hurt for his family, most of all i hurt for him, that it had to come to this..i've been alone most of the day and i don't feel like being social...a city only feels lonely to me when i am sad. i gotta get out of this room before i go crazy. pray for Gabe's family, please.
I wish I had known you Gabriel / Angela Sands (Friend of Katie )
I wish I had had known you Gabriel I wish I had heard you play I have known your mom for a while And I didn't know you had gone away Until today
I almost lost two of my brother In a similar way And now I see it around around me In every single way
You and you'r mom have been an inspiration to me To change my perception of how live can be
An accident or mistake Whatever took you away I know you are in a place of sweet serenity
I know you'r brother Ben And how sweet he is I hope through his live Your legacy lives
May God bless you And your family with love and peace You will always be remembered
Even though I never knew you Someday I will meet you
Love and Peace
My Prayer and Ben’s Dream… June 2007 / Katie Helms (Gabriel's Mother ) A couple of weeks ago I was feeling really crummy about missing Gabey... and I prayed, and asked the Lord to let me know that Gabey is o.k. and that he loves me, and understands that when I got after him, at times, I was just trying to get him to straighten his life up so he could live a beautiful life... Anyways, I prayed about it... Then... two days later, Ben (Gabriel's little brother) called me and said, "Mom, I've got to tell you about this crazy dream I had last night..." And he proceeded to tell me the dream... he was on a roof, and there was another roof pretty close and he tried to jump across, but he fell... then he woke up here, at my house... and Gabey was here... Ben and Gabe were so excited to see each other, hugging and cutting up, like brothers do... Gabe was like the old Gabe, before the drugs took over, he was sweet and a lot of fun... and Ben asked him what he was doing here, and Gabe said, "ME... its you... you died too when you fell off of that roof"... and then Ben was all worried about me, and he asked Gabe if he could tell me that he loves me, but Gabe told him that there are certain rules about contacts... and he was trying to explain the rules of contacting live people, and they were trying to figure a way to write me a note and tell me that they love me.... isn't that awesome... and then Ben said that it was like he and Gabe were both complete again, because they were together... that was so sweet.... I think that dream was the answer to my prayer... because God knew that if he gave ME the dream, and I told Ben... Ben would say, "thats nice Mom" but just think it was my imagination... but if BEN had the dream, I would believe it, because my prayer would confirm it... SO BOTH of us, Ben and I, would both get blessed and comforted if the dream went to Ben....
Happy Birthday Gabriel / Sue~ Mom To Ashley Trapp
To Gabriel's Family & Loved Ones,
Sometimes our celebrations are tainted of the full joy they should have, but Gabriel will always be remembered and forever loved. I asked God to walk with you today and always and give you peace and comfort during your journey. I close my eyes and try to imagine the day we will all be reunited with our children and other loved ones. What a glorious day it will be indeed. God Bless you all and know that I am thinking of you.....
Sue, Ashley's Mom
Happy Birthday in Heaven / Jenny Tavendale Mum To Ross
Happy Birthday Gabriel Sending love to your precious family and praying they will feel your special Angel Hugs
This music playing in the background of this website is Ben's music... Its called "Our Thoughts" because part of it is Ben thinking, and part of it is me thinking... Ben wrote the words, music, did all of the guitar, bass, drums, recording, and etc... I really appreciate him doing it... and I know Gabriel is proud too... The Lyrics are.... Dance, dance, dance you're an Angel... Finally breathing the Air that Heaven has to Offer... I'm sorry for not being there, I know life's not ever fair... I miss you, but I'll pull through... You'll always be my son, my friend, a special part of me... You taught me to believe, and I taught you how to sing... Fly Lovely Fly, with your new set of Wings... Fly Gabriel Fly, with your new set of Wings....
Beautiful soul / Debra Reagan (family friend ) Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.
God works in mysterious ways. / Andrew Cobb (Friend) Good, bad, or indiferent...everyone knew Gabriel. and with that being said: Legends never truly die. Peace Gabe.
I miss Gabe.... / Patrick Haynes (Friend) Where do I start.... I come to this web site every so often.... I didnt cry when gabe died until now.... I really miss him. I go back and listen to all the recordings Gabe and I have done together and its so hard to believe im never going to here a new song that Gabe and I have written... There have been so many.. I admit sometimes I would get so angry with Gabe but, I could'nt help but to forgive him because I knew how hard his life was because of addiction.... I'd like to think that I was always there for him when i could be.. I know in his heart he was a great guy and he never once said negative things about god, he just wished he could live more for god.. He was the best musician I knew and one of my best friends I ever had!! I know he's in heaven watching over us all, and I pray I live my life good enough to see him again one day!! I love you bro!!
A Poem that David wrote about Gabriel and Benjamin in July 2006 / David Miller (father) solders solders of ancient, in the past, men of uncommon valor, for "the ancient of days" fighting for the vision of the masters plan... but the dream lives on forever...
men of valor, solders of bravery pressing on... getting the taste of the image within their hearts... locked in by our master,who has the plan... and their dream lives on forever...
there are many a front in battle, danger awaits our men of valor for the master, lion of the tribe of judah, yeshua ah meshiah is leading them on with the love of the vision... for it will be complete! and their dream became forever!
by david miller
"sowers of peace will reap peace"
I lost my sis to drugs!! / Roy's Mom (friend) Gabriel, itn't it great to be where you don't need another fix to be high-you are as high as you can go now! From your mom's words I can feel you both suffered. I say this because I tried to help my youngest sister, she had everything you could ask for in life, 3 beautiful healthy children but a horrible thing entered her life called drugs & destroyed her but I 'm @ peace knowing God knew her before the drugs- she was a wonderful mother & we went to church together & she liked church & singing. It nearly killed me to lose her but there was just one lil thought that kept me going"you don't need anymore highs & nothing was strong enough for you to give you some rest so you can rest now" I know I took her death harder than anyone because I never stopped loving her, I hope you see her there & yall can compare notes on what a horrible monster those drugs are- You are still God's child & I don't doubt that @ all.Peace to your mom.comfort in her knowing you're safe now- wisdom for her to see your good memories & enjoy them .love K-do
my gaurdian angel / Leah Evans (best friend ) Thank you, my guardian angel Thank you, my friend You have been there through my darkness Youll be there to the end You have dried my tears You have given me hope You have helped my heart to mend Thank you, my guardian angel Thank you, my friend
In times of deep despair You helped me to pull through If I am feeling strong Its all due to you You saved me once You saved me twice You saved me once again Thank you, my guardian angel Thank you, my friend - marc almond
All I have are pictures left to kiss, A few of your possessions left to hold, But the treasures true, They lie down deep… Deep within my soul….
You are my precious child, Your memory lives so close inside, I’ll hold you there… I love you still, You’ll always be my son, my friend, A special part of me…
I see your face and you smile at me, You tease to make me laugh… I hear your songs… And your music resonates among my soul… While your words, “I love you, Mom” Echo… in every thought, of you….
Deep within my heart, my son, We can never part… Though you’ve gone to live in Heaven, In the everlasting world… A part of you remains on earth… In Me…
All I have are pictures left to kiss, A few of your possessions left to hold, But the treasures true, They lie down deep… Deep within my soul….
I heard our Sunday School Teacher talking about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (you remember, the Fiery Furnace Survivors)... then he said, but they had other names, their real names... I knew them right away, Hananiah, Mischael, and Azariah... check out Daniel 1:7 where it tells that after they were abducted and taken to Babylon, these boys, Daniel also, were given other names... now everyone remembers Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego... but years ago I read Daniel 1:7 and realized that these were not their real names... so I called them the names their Mamas gave them... Hananiah, Mischael, and Azariah... I even wrote a song with a verse about them... Hananiah, Mischael, and Azariah, Three cool Hebrew Dudes, Their Hearts on Fire, Fired up with Faith, they were reaching Higher, Higher than their circumstance... Anyways, as I was listening to Dan speak about the subject, it hit me... I'm glad I called them by their real names... I named my oldest son, Gabriel... Messenger of God.... Now, the world called him Addict, but he was still Gabriel, Messenger of God.... The world called him Junkie, but I still called him Gabriel, Messenger of God.... Now, addiction may have taken his life, here on earth... but he's still Gabriel, Messenger of God... and here is his message to you... No matter what the world calls you, You have a real name from God, a real purpose... If the world calls you stupid, God says that you are Fearfully and Wonderfully Made (see Psalm 139)... if the world calls you ugly, God says that the world looks at the outward appearance, but He looks at the heart (see 1 Samuel 16:7)... If the world calls you hopeless, God says that hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us (see Romans 5:5)... If the world calls you sick, remember that by the stripes of Jesus, the beating that He took before being nailed to the cross, You are Healed (see 1Peter 2:24)... If the world criticizes you for your past, you can become a New Creation in Christ... so don't listen to the lies that the world tells... Seek the Lord, and you shall find Him... and He has a wonderful Plan for your life... and you are Beautiful to Him, and He loves you very much....
Don't Listen To The Lies / Katie Helms (Mom) Lies By: Katie Helms
Lies… Just lies… they are only lies, tearing at your soul… making you feel sad… but they are ONLY Lies… Misperceptions of the way life’s been portrayed… but they are ONLY Lies.
As we go through life, even early at youth’s finest hours, we pick up Lies that wreak havoc in our hearts and minds. You’re not as pretty as everyone else, so you must be ugly… I am ugly. Others are smarter than you, so you must be a dummy… I am stupid. You made a mistake, so you must not be able to do anything right… I can’t do anything right. Someone is thinner than you, so you must be fat… I am fat. You can’t get a girlfriend, or boyfriend, as early as someone else, you think a girl or guy is nice looking, you are gay… I must be gay. You see someone who seems to have a perfect life and you don’t, so you look for things to numb you, to medicate against the pain… I need alcohol and drugs. Everyone around you is smart and pretty and does things right and has someone special in their life, but I don’t… The world would be better off without me… I should end my life. These are ALL Lies… Only Lies. Nobody’s perfect… no body, no mind, no relationship, no life… we only do the best we can and work for self-satisfaction… but its only the lies that affect our effort and keep the self-satisfaction from building inside.
Big lies… small lies… they are just lies. A lie is a NON-Truth… It is not Correct… A Lie is a lie… Don’t believe it… don’t dwell on it… CHOOSE to not believe a Lie… see it for what it is… a lie… just a lie…
The truth is… that you are beautiful… no matter how you think you look… true beauty is on the inside… you are full of intelligence and ideas and dreams… you are unique and special and like nobody else… you are the artwork of a Wonderful Creator who cares about you and loves you… you are His handiwork… and His love surrounds you… seek and ye shall find.
I, personally, choose to believe the Bible… its words of wisdom and peace and love bring Comfort to my soul... Don’t listen to the Lies…
I just want to say, Thank You, to our wonderful Heavenly Father, for bringing Gabriel into my life... Thank You for 25 awesome years with such a loving and caring son... and for allowing me to be his Mom... And Thank you, Lord, for Your beautiful Grace that gives us strength to go through heartbreaking times... and Your awesome Peace that truly passes all understanding... And Your Healing Love which never fails... Thank you to Gabriel for always being there for me... we had some hard times, but we had TONS of fun times and loving times... You are still a true blessing to me, and I will always LOVE you with all of my heart, and always remember how you made me laugh... and cry happy tears... You were really special to me... Thank You to Ben for being a wonderful and Loving son, and for helping me through... You've always been such a sweetheart... Kept me smiling, and been so thoughtful.... I am sooooo glad that you were born, too... Thank You to my wonderful husband, John, for your Love and Encouragement... for all of your help with Gabe, through his hard times, and the good times, and for being here for me now... Thank you to all of Gabriel and Ben's friends, for your words of encouragement and sympathy, your poems, notes, and songs... Thank you for writing all of those nice things on the MySpace, KnoxShows, and Obituary Website... Gabe had some really beautiful friends... You are all so special, don't forget it... God loves you and has given you Life as a Precious Gift... And Thank You to my Family and Friends for being so awesome and understanding during this time... your support has been priceless, and I truly appreciate you all... Some of you have battled your own grief, to be here for me... I realize it and it means a LOT to me... God is good, and we will ALL get through this... I love you all... and may our Wonderfu Lord Bless you Bunches!
A tribute from a Friend, emailed to Gabe's Mom, not sure if he wants his name listed, so I didn't... / A Friend (Friend) Gabe was my best friend the better half of the 8 years that I was blessed to know him. I wanted to send this to thank You and Ben for all that you did for him and for bringing him into the world. He changed my life in a thousand positive ways as a friend. He took me in when I was spiritually down, and did a lot to bring me up. He was the only friend I've ever been able to sit down and watch the TBN channel with. I'll never forget everything that we did, from the first day He invited me out to Kodak to see minute 61 play in your house. I grew with him, and he was there for me during the absolute hardest times of my life. He talked me to face stupid fears like going bunjee jumping, and taught me to this day how to perform and express my best musicially and writing. I could list things for days. I loved him very much. I knew a lot about him, and I know that God knows our hearts better than anyone, and I can't wait to see him when we arrive in Heaven. I feel like he's looking down at me right now and telling me to stop being such a wuss. I'll never forget him, or the millions of things I did with him. I know for a fact God sent him and that he did many great things, and changed more lives than I'll ever know in addition to my own.
Deepest Sympathy's / Maria Zollo Angel Mum To Amore, Cara, Teressa &. Pieta ZolloSemmler
"We are all created in the image and likenessof God for greater things - to LOVE and be LOVED", Mother Teresa.
Love to you and your family angel.
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Im so very sorry for the loss of your precious Gabriel.
My heart goes out to you.
May his love continue to bring you comfort and joy.
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Hugs and paryers for you and your loved ones Gabriel.
Blesssings always, Maria. xxxxxxxx
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Gabriel, love is always connected! / Ashley's Mom (Sue) Hi Gabriel,
Here are two hearts, one is yours, the other is your family's. Love is always connected, it does not know how to disconnect. You will always be remembered and forever loved!
God Bless your family as he gives them strength, comfort, & peace. Ashley's Mom Sue
Blue Bird at the Cemetery / Katie, Gabriel's Mom (Mom) I was at the cemetery a little while ago, May 7th, 2009... and Phyllis was there, the lady who lost her husband... anyways, the maintenance man was there and I told him about Gabe's vase not having a hole in it... so he went to tell the other maintenance guy about it... anyways, Phyllis and I were kinda walking around looking at other marble vases seeing if they had holes in them... we saw another that didn't, then we saw one and both said, "that one does"... and then as we were both pointing at it, a BLUEBIRD flew OUT of it.... We looked at each other, and Phyllis said, "did a bird just fly out of that vase?" We both laughed and I said yes... Well, I had painted the poem, We Are The Rememberers, and given it to Gloria, who's daughter was buried there... and she liked the brick and put it over the vase on her son-in-law's side of the marker.... well, its halfway over the hole in the top of the vase, and a bird has made a nest down inside of the vase... and there are three little blue eggs in there... :-) I took a picture with my cell phone... I attached the picture... but one funny thing is that the first bird I saw and was taken back by, after Gabriel passed, was a beautiful blue bird, so now every time I see a bluebird, I think about Gabriel... The maintenance man told me to bring the vase over to the office and they will drill a hole in it, but its glued down, so I'll have to have Ben help me when he comes...
I emailed Ben and told him about the blue bird thing.... This is the Text message reply that I got from him.... "That's Funny.. first tattoo I ever got Gabe helped me pick out and he went with me to get. Its a blue bird. A blue swallow that's curled up, that died peacefully".... Then he texted me again and said, "yep, its 7 years old and still one of my brightest" (I guess they fade, but this one isn't fading much)... he is going to send me a picture of it, I don't remember which one it is... he has so many... ;-)
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