THE BEST STEPSON A MOTHER COULD ASK FOR  / CARLENE BLIZZARD (STEPMOM)

THE FIRST TIME I SAW TRAVIS HE WAS 6. AT THAT TIME THE FIRST THING THAT CAME TO MY MIND WAS HOW MUCH HE WAS LIKE HIS DAD.NOT SO MUCH LOOKS BUT THE WAY HE MOVED,WALKED, TALKED AND ACTED.AS TRAVIS GREW INTO A MAN IT BECAME AMAZING HOW MUCH HE LOOKED LIKE HIS DAD.NOW IT WAS NOT JUST A MOVEMENT,WALK TALK,ACT.
NOW HE WAS A TOTAL CLONE OF HIS DAD.HE EVEN SAID ONE TIME IT WAS LIKE LOOKING IN THE MIRROR WHEN TALKING TO HIS DAD.
IT WAS VERY LIFTING TO WATCH THEM TOGETHER.
HE WAS A VERY SWEET CHILD.HE WAS ALWAYS HAPPY WITH WHAT HE HAD NEVER WANTING MORE.EVEN AS A TEEN WAS VERY EASY TO TAKE CARE OF. HE WAS THE BEST BIG BROTHER I HAD EVER SEEN. HE TOOK THAT ROLL IN LIFE VERY SERIOUS.HE ALWAYS TOOK
CARE OF HIS YOUNGER BROTHERS AND TOOK UP A LOT OF TIME WITH ALL OF THEM.
I AM THANKFUL THAT HE WAS SO HAPPY THE LAST YEARS OF HIS LIFE. HE LOVED BEING MARRIED TO JENNIFER. HE LOVED BEING A DAD, HE WAS SO PROUD OF THAT.YOU COULD HEAR IT IN HIS VOICE WHEN YOU TALKED TO HIM. HE WAS SO BUBBLEY WHEN HE SPOKE OF THEM.
EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP HE IS THE FIRST THOUGHT I HAVE. HOW MUCH I MISS HIM AND HOW BAD I WANT HIM BACK. THERE ARE DAYS THE PAIN IS SO MUCH I DONT WANT TO DEAL
WITH ANYTHING AT ALL. MOTHERS DAY WAS THE LAST TIME I SPOKE TO HIM. IF I WOULD HAVE KNOWN  IT WOULD BE THE LAST TIME I WOULD HAVE SAID MORE.  I WOULD HAVE TOLD HIM WHAT A JOY HE WAS IN MY LIFE.  I WILL THINK OF HIM ALWAYS. DEAR SWEET CHILD. I WILL MISS YOUR SMILE. 
                                                 

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my brother  / Andrew Dollar (brother)
Travis was the only one i could tell my deepest darkest secrets to.And now that he is gone I dont know what to do.He was there by my side threw hard and easy times.I know that he will never be gone because he will always be in my heart.And i also know that i will be able to see you once more.Until then i will always miss u and LOVE YOU.your brother Andrew,

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I too feel yuor pain  / Clare Chavez (fiancce To Another Angel)
I too feelyour pain as I as well lost my loved one ,the father to my childern to a car accident early this year.It all happens so fast that you would never expect this to happen to someone so young that still had so much in life to accomplish.It is so hard going on each day with the pain we have for are loved ones but the pain we fell is just another form of us loving them the way we do,and all we can do now is cherish the memories we have of them and keep them alive in our hearts as our lives must go on.I hope God gives you the strength you need to get thrugh thios difficult time in your life.Thoughts and prayers are always with you.God Bless. 
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Nephew / Diane Chance (Aunt)

I've tried so many times to get some of my hearts' thoughts down in words.  It's so hard.  As a little boy, Travis was such a joy to be around.  He always wanted everyone happy and smiling and he had a way of making that happen!  His "trademark smile" would light up anyone's heart that saw it!  My heart breaks to know that I'll have to wait until I get to heaven to see that Precious Smile again.  I know heaven's brighter with that beautiful smile there!  He is a kind, gentle and loving person.  I've always told Judy that of all her precious children, Travis was most like her.  He always put others'  feelings, needs and wants above his own.  He had accomplished more than most men had at 50 or 60.  Travis was wise many years beyond his age.  He has always had the ability to think and comtemplate the deepest of thoughts and ideas.  The love he and Jennifer share is truly a very rare blessing.  They are a fairy tale couple.  Their wedding picture posted here is a true picture of a Prince and Princess.  The love they share and their love for our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ is a blessing seldom found in this earthly life.  I love you Travis and my heart and life here will forever be changed without You!  My deepest sympathy is with your Mother, she lived and loved for her Precious Angels, given to her for such a short time.  Love and Prayers forever, Aunt Diane.

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Travis / Brandy Bloodworth (Friend of the Family )
I didn't know Travis personaly, but what I did know about him came from his family and friends who loved him so very much. The thought of Travis being saved lightens the grief in my heart because I know that Travis is Heaven right now. Travis had a wonderful mother so what else could he be but wonderful himself. My thoughts and prayers go out to Judy and the entire family. My heart aches for you. If I can do anything to help anyone please let me know. I will always be here for you Judy. I love you! Close

My Husband  / Jennifer Leigh Blizzard (Wife)
A friend told me not long ago that you don't get to pick your family, but you choose your spouse and that is what sets your husband or wife apart from all others.  I was so very blessed to be Travis' chosen.  I don't think that anyone will ever be able to understand the love that we felt, that we feel for each other.  So many people in this world don't know what it is like to wake up every morning and feel so deeply in love with someone...and to be loved right back the same way.  Our marriage was often the envy of others, not because of material things or vanity, but because of the amount of respect, admiration, love, and compassion that we held in our hearts for one another.  We are each others biggest fans.  I know that there is nothing in this world that my husband couldn't do.  He was incredibly smart and talented.  He wanted to know everything about the world, and did his best to teach himself.  He was so very proud of our children and thought that they were the most incredible gifts from God.  He had their lives planned out by the time Noah was 7 and Gabe a few weeks old.  I walked out on the back porch with Gabe in my arms while Travis stood in the back yard, looking up at the stars.  He turned to look at us and Gabe, only a few weeks old, was looking up as well.  Knowing what I know, I realize that Gabe couldn't see more than just  a couple of inches infront of him...but it really looked as if he was star gazing just like Daddy.  Travis just beamed.  He said "that's my boy, already starting his own fascination with space!".  He then talked about how one day, both of our boys would be scientists working at NASA.  He talked about how they would make him so proud, how they already make him proud.  What amazes me is how in awe Travis could be about someone else's intellect and yet be so unassuming about his own.  He was truly brilliant.  (And now, he knows everything!!!)  He was amazed by my compassion, and I can't understand how he couldn't feel amazed at his own.  He is the best person I have ever met, in every way.  He was the glue that held his family together, no matter what.  He never held a grudge, he was always ready to forgive.  He truly was not capable of holding on to anger for anything.  Since his death, so many have said that he would not be saved if it weren't for me.  I have to say though, I am not the reason that Travis was saved.  Travis wouldn't have made that decision for me, nor for anyone else in this world.  Travis made that decision because he loves the Lord.  He made that decision because he believes.  Any impact that I may have had on his decision was just God moving in his life.  I have also heard so many people tell me how strong or brave I am but that's not all as it seems either.  I have two small children that only have me to rely on in this cruel world now.  When they are awake, I have to still be Mommy.  I have to take care of our children in the way that Travis and I planned to.  But strong and brave are not truly descriptive words for me when it's three in the morning and I can't sleep because my husband, the love of my life, my saving grace, my protector isn't there beside me like he was every night of our marriage.  I fall to pieces in our bed.  The tears are endless rivers of pain.  And I am alone.  Alone to face the one tragedy that I don't know how to get through.  I could have made it through anything with him here beside me.  How do I make it through this?  I have lost so much.  The one that God sent to comfort me, to love me, to take care of me.  The one that I shared everything with, that knew more about me than anyone.  The one that loves me unabashedly, unashamed, and just for who I am.  The one that held me tight, kissed me so sweetly, and made me feel like the most beautiful woman in the world.  The one who could pick out my voice in the midst of a crowd, the one who rested his hand on the small of my back when we entered a room, the one that I was meant for.  When you lose the one that completes you, you are no longer whole.  I feel as though I now live a half life, one that is torturous at best.  I miss my husband so very much. Close

Spoken from the heart  / Denise Connell-Bollenbacher (Family friend )
I didn't know Travis well, but he always made me feel as though I did.  He always had an outstanding personality, and never seemed to meet a stranger.  Travis had a way of warming the heart with laughter and a smile when around him.  TRAVIS IS SO MUCH LIKE HIS MOTHER.       I can not imagine the depth of sorrow my friend Judy is enduring.  My heart aches for her, the family and Jennifer.  I am so thankful that Travis accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.  Travis has surpassed what we yet have to endure; and will live forever in Gods Kingdom.  Travis, I plan to see you again one day in Heaven.  I believe if Travis could tell his mother, wife and family anything; it would be that his new eternal life is wonderful, how glorious Heaven is, and that just as Jesus has promised to  never leave them, neither will he.  I pray our Lord and Savior will ease the sorrow and pain of Travis Blizzards family and comfort them all.   One day, when its our turn to be as blessed as Travis, WE WILL VISIT HIM. Close

Sweet Spirit  / Shirley Joiner (Middle School Teacher )
I was so saddened to hear of Travis's early passing. I remember him as a sweet, laid back, typical middle school student with the pretty mom and super smart sister. And, oh wow, what a handsome young man he became!!! My heart goes out to the entire family in your loss. Judy, you are living every mother's worst nightmare, and I won't even pretend to understand the pain you must be suffering. Just remember that his spirit will live on in that beautiful baby! May God wrap his arms around all of you and keep you strong. Thank you for allowing me to participate in this memorial to Travis. I feel such a sweet, sweet spirit in this place.
Shirley Joiner
Middle School Teacher
Johnson County Middle School
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My Son  / Joe Dollar (Dad)
This is the hardest thing I and my family have ever had to endure.  The people that know me know that I have never been one to show my emotions very easily .  I was proud to be Travis' Father for the LAST 13 years of his time with us.  I know that with time this pain will be lessened but for now I hurt as though my very soul and spirit had been ripped out.  My one saving grace is that I have a wife and 5 other children that keep me busy and don't allow me to dwell on the loss of our son.  I write this in the certain knowledge that someday I will be with my son. TRAVIS................................................................... Imiss you so very much,                                                                   Love                 Dad. Close

To my son  / Judy (Momma)
My dear son,
   Everyone says "it will get better with time", but I just don't believe that.  Every day the pain grows more intense.  I miss you so much!  I want so badly to see your face and that beautiful smile, to touch you, hold you and talk to you.  I need and love you so much son.--Momma Close