I Know An Angel
James Michael Dickerson
(Jimmy) Bossman

From: Grandpa - James Savage
September 26, 2007


My loneliness is heightened. His memories pound within my soul. My anxiousness binds me. Shortly, it will be the 21st birthday of my departed friend and grandson, Jimmy Dickerson – September 30, 2007.

Least we never forget. This is a thought of many that knew Jimmy Dickerson. This special person must remain alive in the minds of everybody – the desire of many. But as I reason with life, I know that the minds of others will remain sacred unto themselves. Sacredness is an attitude of volition in all happenings. I believe that others make choices with all things including memories, morality, goodness and even evilness. Could it be that what others think and do is actually a correlation of their spiritual beliefs? Yes, we care what others think and believe; however, the caveat is that we have no control over the thoughts and beliefs of others. Least we never forget but understand the sacredness of others as they do as they will in all things and happenings.

My comfort remains that Jimmy Dickerson is home – Heaven. Would I rather that it be different? I could expound with my “yes” with innumerable words and pleas; however, I must trust my Lord and Savior – He gives me no choice – and have solace in His Power and Authority. If He can create the world and know when a sparrow falls, Jimmy is experiencing fulfillment in all things. I have alluded many times to the divineness of Jimmy. It had to be divineness for those of us that knew him understandably know that human measurements were not applicable with him. There was no scale high enough to measure his acumen – insight. He was truly: Beyond the pale. He was beyond the boundaries of measurement of human nature. I like to say he was an Angel and still believe this. I know an Angel.

Now I thank God. I thank God that I know an Angel - Jimmy. To be worthy of God and Jimmy, I must be representative of God and Jimmy. I therefore shall not waver and be stalwart for goodness in all things. I somehow believe that this is what Jimmy expects and God demands. God, please continue to Bless Jimmy.

We Walked Together



We walked together, you and I,
A mother and her son.
We had hopes and dreams for tomorrow,
But tomorrow didn't come.
We walked together, you and I.
We talked, we laughed, we loved.
We shared so many happy times
And for that, I thank God above.
We walked together, you and I,
But only for a short time.
For all too soon it ended
Leaving broken hearts behind.
And even though I miss you,
More than words can say,
I thank God that I got to walk with you
Every moment of each day....

Author Unknown

Merry Christmas, 2005

This was Jimmy's favorite time of the year. He truly knew what the meaning of christmas was. He loved to get gifts esp. his favorite gifts was his xbox games but his Aunt Moe always surprised him with something special that he loved. When he was unwrapping his gifts at home, he never looked at hardly nothing, he just kept unwrapping because he had to finish before his sister. But later he always took the time to look and play his games with his father.  He loved Christmas Eve when everyone meet at his grandparents house. He wrote a letter to his girlfriend descibing his christmas with her. He stated it is awesome we all meet at our grandpas house and everyone laughs, talks and sings. He stated it is great.
The biggest tradition Jimmy started with our family is when he was 3 he wanted to know why we didn't have a birthday cake for Jesus. So that year and every year we make a cake and sing Happy Birthday to Jesus. The tradition will always stay with us.  Jimmy thank-you for helping make Christmas filled with great memories and lots of love. We miss you Jimmy but you are in our hearts during the Christmas season and everyday.

Jimmy

I quiver, I shiver

They tell me the news

I wonder why

He chose you

I walk the streets

Remembering you
No matter what they say,
It’s still the same
Only you can fill the empty void
I know you’re okay and feel no pain
But with each passing day

I say a prayer asking God to take care of
You
We miss you and love you
In our hearts is where you’ll stay

Until we meet again in Heaven some day 

Until We Meet Again

Goodbye is a distant word

That seems to never last.

How often we always say it
And it seems to become the past.

But now the time has come

For me to state my claim,

But I just can’t stand to use that word
in the same sentence as your name.

Jimmy, you meant so much to us

Your smile, your laugh, our cry

God, help us to know the reason why

It was you who had to die.

you brought so many smiles

To everyone’s day.

Your face could brighten the sky

When it is filled with clouds of gray.

You’ll never be forgotten

And we know you are near.

Jimmy you will always live in our memories

And in the hearts of everyone here.

I know you’ll brighten heaven

Because that’s the way you've always been.

And since goodbye is such an ugly word

Until we meet again

Heidi Lance

Our Friend

At one time you were our world. 
As the years passed us by,
you were our brother, our friend.  
The older we grew, the closer we drew. 
We lived our lives and suffered many sorrows, together
But to suffer this one alone, we just don't know. 
You made your own rules;
you conquered the world, and more-- Heaven's door.
The world will forever be a little emptier, a little colder,
and yet Heaven is so much richer.  
Blessed God, please watch over my friend
 until we can join him; we'll all join him soon.
We love you still,
our friend. our Baby Brother

"A GIFT FROM GOD

" I lend you for a little time, a child of mine", He said.
For you to love, the time he lives, and mourn for, when he's dead.
It may be, for six or seven years, or twenty-two or three,
But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me?
He will bring his charms, to gladden you, and should his stay be brief,
You'll have his lovely memories as solace for your grief.
I can not promise he will stay, since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught down there, I want this child to learn.
I've looked the wide world over, in my search for teachers true, and
from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate Me when I come to call, to take him back again?
I fancied that I heard them say, "Dear Lord, thy will be done".
For all the joy thy child will bring, the risk of grief will run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may,
and for the happiness, we've known, forever grateful stay,
But should the angels call him, much sooner than we've planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief, that comes and try to understand.

By Edgar Guest

Grandparents are a Special Gift

God gives them to Each Child

Their love outshines the brightest star… 

Their love can never be defiled.

Oh, but when a child becomes an angel

Grandparents feel the pain and sorrow. 

Beyond any pain they’ve known in life 

Or will ever come to know tomorrow

For a grandparent holds a special love

For the child their child has had.

And, to those what they hold dear…

Leaves them heartbroken and sad.

Their legacy is their grandchildren…

So how can they learn to survive?

Will the dreams of their tomorrows

Somehow be kept alive?

Yes, a grandparent is a survivor…

And life has taught them how to be.

For their wisdom, courage & love

Is carried form them…to you & me.

Jimmy brought a smile to everyones face.
He brought joy, happiness and excitement while he was on this place.
He was the life of the party or so to speak,
And his memory in my heart, I will always keep.
You were different and special, that's what I liked about you.
And when I heard you were gone I couldn't believe it was true.
And since you have been gone it's been hard to sleep, but the good time with you will always run deep.
When I think about you now it brings a tear to my eye,
I wish I could tell you one last good-bye.
I'll miss you so much Jimmy D.
And the memory of you will always be with me.
Until we meet again my dear friend,
The friendship between us will never end.

Written By: Daniel Rambo

Last year we started a memorial fund under Jimmy's name. The foundation is a non-profit organiztion to provide scholarships and help others in need. We hope to promote his gift of giving. This is called Jimmy Dickerson Memorial Foundation

POEM WRITTEN BY JIMMY'S COUSINS  

SOME MAY ASK  WHY
OTHERS JUST CRY
BUT NO NEED TO WORRY,HE'S IN HEAVEN
WITH HIS WINGS SPREAD WIDE
HE FILLED OUR HEARTS WITH LAUGHTER,HIS LOVE WITH US
EACH YEAR  AFTER
HE CHANGED WHEN HE HAD TO, YET HE STILL STAYED THE
SAME,YOU'LL BE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER.
WE LOVE YOU JAMES

WITH LOVE,
JILES PAUL
&
SYDNEY DANISON

Jimmy came in this life with a struggle but he was a fighter and he was fine.   Jimmy already had 2 sisters Erica and Janelle. Erica was 6 yr  and Janelle was 21 mths. old when he was born. Everyone was so excited we finally had a  boy so he was spoiled from day one. Growing up Janelle and Jimmy could have been twins , they looked alot alike and they was always together. Erica thought they were  pest but she loved them with all her heart. They had so much fun and always into something. His sisters were the 2 best friends in his life and boy did he love them. But his favorite thing was listening to his sister Erica sing with Vision.
When he was 3 yrs. old his Grandfather started calling him bossman because he stated he would always be the boss of the family. He was the only one that had the privalage of calling him that but it stayed with them til the end. He had a special relationship with his Grandpa that none could touch. We added Bossman on his memorial stone.
Jimmy was loved by alot of people esp. his Grandma,Scott, Aunt Moe, Uncle Rod, Uncle Tim , Aunt Rachel, Maddie,Nick and his little cousin Max.Jimmy was fortuante that he had lots of aunts,uncles and cousin that love him and miss him. He loved them so much too, that was his favorite thing to do was spend time with his family and laugh and talk.Jimmy's favorite holiday was Christmas because all the family would get together laugh, joke, have a good time and celebrate Jesus' birthday. At 3 yrs.old he decided we should have a birthday cake and sing to him and so we carried on that tradition and will cont. to carry it on in memory of him.
Jimmy's relationship with his Dad was so unique. The would fight and love each other with all their hearts. Jimmy was his Dad's best friend and went both ways. They enjoyed so much together, sports, history,news and mostly just talking together.
My relationship with Jimmy was wonderful. He was my protector,my buddy and my son. I miss his great big smile and the way he would kiss me on the check and say I love you Mom.
He had so many friends in his life, Anthony and Lance were his life long friends but there are so many more. He is truley missed by his close  friends  Daniel, Brandon, Keith, Matt, Jeff,Carter, Jacob, Tyler, Jiles and best friend and girlfriend Brittany.He loved all his buddies.