Choose any deceased person you'd like, and imagine that he or she wrote a goodbye note before leaving this earth. Construct that note. Your note must be 150 words. It is due at the end of the period. It can be humorous or serious.
Dear Alex, Do not worry I will always be here to take care of you, even when I am gone. The times we have spent together have been so special. I am proud to be your grandmother. The first time I held you, I knew you were special and unique. Seeing you grow up into young women was the best time of my life. It was so special. When I am gone do not dwell on the past, just keep moving forward. Some things you find out about me might hurt you or shock you, but remember I did love you. Just remember the Baba you knew growing up. I love you and you know that just remember me please, do not let your memories fade. I know that once I pass on into my next life; you will come across some problems. Just do not hurt yourself or put yourself down. Just remember I love you. -Baba
To all those who followed my party, I leave you now. You were brave to fight for the third Reich of Germany. You are the dominate race, you are the Arian race of Germany, you are better than all in this world. You will win this war and take back the fatherland. I will sadly not be with you to accomplish this purification of the world. I am not worthy to live with you in the perfect world that you will create after this victory at Berlin. The Russians will find my dead body, but you will live and defeat that scum after I am dead, and retake all the land we have lost to the Americans, Russians, and English. This is my good bye to you my perfect race; you will be the surviving men to replenish this world. Live will my German people, do not let my death sadden you, strive and achieve our vision. Yours truly, Adolf Hitler
Hey honey, it’s Daddy. I just want to let you know that I love you and your sister so very much. You guys will forever be my little girls no matter what and from up above I will always look out for you and your sister and our little family at home. I knew this will be hard for you guys and it’s not easy telling you guys that I’m dying more and more each day that’s passing by. I have tried my hardest to tell you guys but I didn’t want to spoil the things you were happy about. You were getting married and you were just too busy with all the planning and your sister was soon moving out into her big new house, and I didn’t want to upset your mom. I want you both to take care of your mom and please take care of our home I left our home to you, honey. I left it under your name, which is my gift to you. I thank you both for making me happy throughout my whole lifetime and turning into successful women that I have always wished for. I love you and never forget me because I will always be around no matter what.
Hi Billy Mays here with a goodbye note. My life was lived rather well. I was the coolest and greatest salesmen that ever lived. Some of my products are Oxy-Clean, Orange Glow, and the Awesome Auger. I know that I’m no longer living on this Earth, and I may be living up in Heaven, watching over people buying the products that I’ve sold to them. Before I died, with all the money that I made with Oxy-Clean, I donated half of that money to charities. I’ve lived a good life, selling products, and yelling at people through the television. For those of you who didn’t know, I kept a secret stash in the basement of my house. My family will inherit $48,000. With all that money, they can do whatever they please. I accept the fact that my time is up. I will accept the fact God thought I too awesome to live on Earth anymore, so he wanted me to live up with Him in Heaven. Well, it’s time for me to hit the ole dusty trail, and say goodbye…Goodbye!
Dear cruel world, I tried to make you better. Music was all I knew. I thought melodies and tunes would make you a nicer place to be. That it would make all the criminals and evildoers see the right way. That all the good hearted people would still follow the light.
Unfortunately my plan failed. I played music with all my soul. And yet there is still crime. There is still poverty. There is still war. There is still suffering. And there is still silence. I tried to fill the silence with happy notes brought by my mandolin.
I lived my life with the hope to make the human race a better species. But although I didn’t achieve this goal, I did touch the hearts of many. I made them believe there was a point in living. That there is a reason for their existence. That they are sent on a mission. My works will inspire others to go out and purify you. So, actually, I did achieve my goal. Or rather, I will. My music will make you a better place. It will inspire others. It will bring the wicked back on the right path. And it will keep the good-hearted on the trail to happiness and cleanliness.
I bid you farewell and tell you now, that I may leave you, but my work will never fade. And therefore, neither will my soul.
-Patrick Dunbar Great godfather and musician wishing for a better world
To whoever reads this, Yes I was a mother of ten kids and I’m going to die and my children are just entering their teenage years. I have a husband that I love very much. I couldn’t be any more happy with the family that I have. I have ten kids who take care of each other go to school and still work to help support this family. I understand that this horrible on my part that I’m supposed to be the one who keeps this family going but I can’t. I have cancer and I know that this is going to hurt all my family when they find out that my time here is over with. They will keep going and I have faith in my children that they will make me proud. My time is close but I will be leaving this world knowing that my children will take care of each other and they will continue their lives. It will make them stronger for I don’t know from experience but it’s hard to lose a parent. A mother who spent months with them and each day with them it’s hard to think that I will be leaving this Earth not with my children. No I don’t desire my children’s death but I’d rather them have a family and get out of school and for me to leave this Earth. I’m not going to see any grandchildren it’s sad but my time here is up. As a mother saying a permanent goodbye is not the way I want it to be but it has to be. Goodbye my family and to my children who I love. I may be leaving this Earth but I won’t be leaving their hearts. I’m here maybe not physically but I’m here to take care of them and make sure that they follow the right path. I’m leaving but happy that I have the best children that a mother can have. Goodbye when you need me just look deep down in your heart and you’ll find me. Love, A loving mother and wife
This is for all my family, I know none of you wish for me to go and sadly I don’t want to leave either. I will miss all of you greatly and I’ll keep an eye out for all of you. For my two kids who have grown into wonderful adults I just want to say I couldn’t ask for greater kids. I’ve seen you grow up through all your lives and I just don’t want you to forget that I love you. And seeing you both while I laid on my death bed well that was a blessing. How you both sat there and cheered on the Giants with me in a Dallas Hospital that’s a memory I will never forget. Bring up my grandkids the right way in a Giants household. To my sister you were always there for me from beginning to end and I just want to thank you. Yes we had our fights, but you were always looking out for me and look at this in a good way now I can see mom and dad again. I know you’ll raise my nephew right and remember I’ll be looking down on you both. For my two grandkids I love you both so much. My T bear I’ll miss having you come over all the time, but grandpa will miss you and Aaron though you are still a little baby I feel like you’re going to grow up to be a big kid. And my wonderful wife Diane make sure you take good care of my dogs and I will see you again someday. Just know you will always be in my heart. This is my final farewell to you all and just remember one day we will all see each other again. I know this actually came as a shock, but I know you will all get through it. Goodbye with love from, Michael Anthony Joye Sr. (father, husband, and grandpa)
Dear World, It’s me Michael Jackson, the original “King Of Pop”. I was born on August 29th 1958. I am very satisfied with all the accomplishments that I have made in my life. I can actually say I am known around this entire world. Me, Michael Jackson went National, even as a child. I started my musical career at the age of 12 when I worked with my four brothers. I have a huge famous family, I have 3 sisters and they all sing. I guess you can say I come from a very talented family. As I got older, I drifted away from the Jackson 5 and began my solo career at the age of 21. I’ve won over 15 Grammy Awards in my lifetime and I’m proud of ever y one of them. “Billie Jean”, “Thriller”, and “Rock With You” were a few of my hit songs, that probably will still be known years after I die. I have three lovely children that I try to give the world and they all pretty much have my name. When I die, I just hope to leave a long and known legacy behind. Hopefully, you guys will never forget about Michael Jackson.
Bernie Mac Well everyone it’s been a long ride but I think it’s about to come to an end. Today I had a heart attack and I started to think over all the things that I have accomplished over my long hard comedic career. From the stand up that everyone loved all the way to the Bernie Mac T.V. show. I had a rough time at some points in my career but eventually my prime came when I was introduced in the Ocean’s series. I’d like to leave most of my fortune to comedy central for letting me get my start through their stand up. Also, I will leave my fortune to my family because I needed all of their support to get through the rough times of my career. Lastly, I hope that my work has been able to make most people laugh because that’s why every comedian becomes a comedian.
I don’t regret anything I did in my wonderful life. The things I’ve accomplished were unthinkable when I was a child, I still can’t believe I am the woman I am today. I came from humble beginnings; I had no father and my mother died when I was young. I lived in a brothel with my aunt, no matter how bad this sounds or how bad it was, I won’t take it back for anything. I grew up basically on my own, but it made me who I am today. I’ve wanted to become a singer or a dancer all of my life, I didn’t think I had a chance but someone had faith in me. I later became known as the first lady of jazz. People liked my scatting and the way I put soul into my music. Singing for me puts me in a trance, I feel at home when I sing. No matter how I’m feeling, singing always makes me feel better. Now that I’m near to my death, I don’t regret the life that I lived. Yes I had its ups and downs but the music lives deep within me and I wouldn’t trade that for the world. So whatever you do, always, and I mean always follow your dreams. No matter how bad things seem to be, never give up. With love, Ella F.
Hijo, this is your pops I just want to tell you that the decision I’m making is a though one I wasn’t thinking of going to planet Jupiter at all but my job requires it and I am going to be gone for a long time I don’t want to leave but I have to make this money and I know you’ll understand. You’re the man of the house now and you have to take care of your little sister for now on. Your mother and I aren’t together anymore she thinks that I am going to do inappropriate things out here in the work field. She is putting child support on me as well so I am going to take care of ya’ll.I care about you a lot son and I know you are going to do the right thing and that you are going to do good in school for the family I’m already proud of you son love daddy.
Dear Grandkids, Being a grandma has been an adventure, seeing you and your brothers grow up into adults. I love how you guys would always put a smile on so that everyone would think that everything is okay. I have been sick for a very long time. I thank God every day for keeping me alive. Now my time has come to leave. Always keep me in mind and it won’t feel like I’m gone. Keep all the bad and good memories that we had, that’s what makes up the adventure of being in this family. I enjoyed all the jokes you guys would make when I would laugh hard. Even though your mom and uncle fought a lot, they always came back together. Don’t fight with each other a lot because I’m sure you guys are going to regret it. Enjoy being together while everyone is still together, time goes by fast and next thing you know, you would hardly see each other. Take care of one another. This family has definitely had its problems but we were always able to work them out. Stay in touch with each other. Love, Grandma Bork
Revisions: She could see the faint smile on his lips and he could tell she was beginning to get angry. “It makes perfect sense. Well, sort of. If she is a mermaid, which she has to be, I don’t know why she’d give the flowers to you. They usually only give them to people who’ve drowned.” She was beginning to ramble. “There’s no way she could’ve gotten those flowers if she wasn’t a mermaid, and she has green eyes and-“ Revisions:John ran his fingers through his hair with a sigh. He walked over to the table and picked one of the flowers out of the vase. He spun it around between his fingers, and watched each pedal blend in with one another as he spun them. He brought the flower to his nose and took a deep breath. The smell hit him so hard that it fell from his hands. John was so stunned he could barely move. It was the intensity of the smell that shocked him, in fact the smell was very faint, but it was unmistakable to John. The flower smelled exactly like Linda.
John suddenly felt incredibly guilty. He couldn’t understand how he could’ve forgotten about his own daughter for so long. How he could’ve just ignored her without realizing it. “I could still take you if you want to go.” He said. She snapped her head in his direction and looked at him with wide eyes. “You would actually do that?” John was hurt that she was so surprised that he would do something special for her. He smiled at her sadly. “Yeah,” he said. “Of course I would.” She threw her arms around him. He was startled but he hugged her back. This was probably significant moment he and his daughter had ever shared with one another. She pulled away from him and wiped away the last of her tears with the back of her hand. “Does this mean I can meet your patient too?” she asked. “Allie, I don’t know if that’s a-,” “Daddy, please?” she begged. She looked at him so sweetly he felt like he couldn’t have denied her a pony if she’d asked for one. He took a deep breath. “You know what? Take your child to work day is on Friday. People don’t usually take their kids into the office, but I guess no one would mind if I brought you. And then we can go to the aquarium after. Sound good?” Her face lit up and she hugged him again tightly. “Yes! Thank you, thank you, thank you!” John realized that this was probably the happiest he’d ever made Allie, and even though it felt great to make her happy, he couldn’t help but be upset that he hadn’t made her feel this way before.
I have lived a lavish and extravagant lifestyle filled with the opulent parties and soirees that I habitually participated in. I could not have asked for a more privileged or sheltered life. This regime could only be expected as I have had the pleasure of obtaining the title of the Queen of France; however, I was not loved or respected by the people of my country. They felt I was too promiscuous and selfish to deserve the respect of a monarch. Because of my apparent egotistic and greedy ways, I will now be executed by the will of the people. As queen, I will agree that I had not accomplished as much as I should have, nor did I aid the citizens as a considerably decent and virtuous queen would do. My existence in the world would seem to provide the world with no apparent benefits. Instead, it appears that I will just be remembered as a person that plagued the earth with cruelty and selfishness. I know that I am soon to die and therefore will be leaving the world. I wish to establish the fact that I was given a title of extremely high standing and I feel that I should not be accused of the terrible crimes that I have been faulted for. I believe that all I did was make the most out of the title that I had acquired and I see no harm in doing so. I realize that many of my subjects would like me to show remorse and apologize for my lack of concern for them but I have no such guilt. I lived life to the fullest, and I cannot see why I now must be punished for it.
Dear Rian, Do you remember all the times you would come over and have super with me. Or do you remember the Sundays that you would come over and watch the Price is Right before we went out to lunch. You were such a wonderful grandchild. You and Catlin would always come over and keep me company even in my old age. I was so happy that I could have you as my grandchildren. I’m sorry that I had to go so soon. I would have loved to see you grow up. I wished I could have been there for your wedding. I wish I could hear you play your saxophone again for me one more time. I miss you so much. I know it must have been sad for you when I left but can you please do me one more thing and say good bye to your father for me and thank him for everything that he did for me. Love, Grammy
Dear Casey Anthony, this is your daughter and I am leaving you this note to let you know that I am going to haunt you after you kill me. I and America know that you killed me and all know that you should be put in prison. So this note is me leaving you a warning that I am going to haunt you and make you miserable after you kill me. I am still a little girl and I don’t know too much about life but I know that you shouldn’t have killed me and that you shouldn’t have killed me. So for that I am going to make you regret all of this, I will have revenge and everyone in America hates you, and eventually you will pay for this, in this life or the next. I will make you pay for everything that you have done to me.
Dear, Friends and Family I would like to say that my life was full of great memories. There were the good times and the bad, but my favorites were the times that you never knew about. On the surface I worked a normal job and went to school but on the weekends I had another life you did not know about. I had to write this because I wanted to make sure that you knew before I died. On the weekends I would go out and be paid by females to show up at parties and dance for the entertainment. I even would sometimes get paid to sleep with certain women as an extra treat. I couldn’t resist the life style, the parties were great and the money was outstanding. I never had to worry about money again and I could a high end life style. As my name got around I became more infamous around high end parties and I became a full-fledged man whore. Sincerely, Sean McCann
Dearest friends, family and fans, First of all, I’d like to say thank you to everyone out there that’s encouraged me to excel in music. I am so thankful for all of the amazing people that have brought Avenged Sevenfold to where we are today. This includes my family, my friends and my brothers that I’ve shared this amazing experience with. Sadly, I must inform you all that I am leaving this earth. I know, I’m still very young—only 28 years old, but I’m sure you all know by now that “everybody’s gotta die sometime.” I’ve lived an amazing life of drumming, partying, performing and just having a good time. It’s true that I’ve never viewed my life as something slipping away. Truly, though, I have no regrets in my life. The only regret I have is that I must leave this world so soon. I encourage my brothers in A7X to continue on without me, but to keep me in their memories. I’ll be watching you all do what you do from upstairs. Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan
Dear friends and family, I am writing this because I sense my death coming. Many may ask why this is the case, so I’ll finally reveal my secret lifestyle. I’m very aware that on the outside, I’m a normal Caucasian, football playing high school student. When I’m not living my lie, I’m a meth head pimp. I spend my night working with my men and doing a ridiculous amount of methamphetamine. I’m very surprised I haven’t been caught doing any of this. Yes, I meant men. I pimp for male prostitutes. They are very accomplished and are often regarded as escorts. I am not ashamed, that is why I’m telling you now. If I do die soon, it is because my half math factory, half male prostitute dungeon was raided. I could easily avoid the raid, but I want to go down with what I love and live for. Yours truly, Tyler Watters
Dear Tia Norma, It’s been a while. Since Monday, March 12th, 2012 to be exact. Your stay with me and the family simultaneously ended at 6:45a.m. Almost a year I haven’t seen your smile, felt your warm, reassuring hugs, heard your contagious laugh or receive your well needed advice on whatever obstacles I am going through at the moment. I remember every single detail of that very morning. My mom came in my room and told me my dad headed over to your house after a horrific phone call he received from my uncle around 3 a.m. After that I had fallen back to sleep. At exactly 3:45 a.m. she barged into my room screaming and crying saying you were dead. I quickly sat up in shock. It was like a bad dream, overtime I waited for myself to wake up from the nightmare and unfortunately I was wide awake. I sat in complete disbelief, I couldn’t do anything. I felt chills go down my spine. I didn’t cry, I just sat and stared unable to grasp the fact that I can no longer see your smile, feel your warm, reassuring hugs, hear your contagious laugh or receive your well needed advice. It took hours for me to cry and a week to get a solid grip around the fact that you won’t be returning. The loss really sank in when you were laying in lifeless in your casket, it was hard to see someone one who was so warm and bold to pale and cold. I just want you to know you’re still my hero and motivation. Life is short thus I will cherish every moment. I just wish I could’ve said good bye.
Dear Stephen Van Ness, I can’t tell you a lot. Just sending this letter may be too much. But I need to warn you. What is about to happen is going to be bizarre. It is going to be life-changing. And you are going to die. But don’t worry! You’d rather be dead than be allowed to live through what is going to happen. Before I am executed I am allowed to write one last letter, and I chose to send it to you. This is the most important thing you are ever going to read, because the entire fate of humanity rests on your shoulders. There are a few things you have to remember in the next few days. The first; DO NOT—I repeat—DO NOT PRESS THE RED BUTTON! It’ll look like the right thing to do, and there is a really obnoxious smiley face on it and a sign above it that says “Press Me!” in a font that is very inviting, but DO NOT PRESS IT!!! Also, the turquoise zebra is actually an ostrich in a turquoise zebra costume. If you say anything to it besides “hi,” it will kill your family. Other than that, I think you’re prepared for the days to come. Well, that’s all. They’re coming to bring me to the guillotine, so I’m gonna have to sign off now. Bye!!! Stephen Van Ness 12/21/12 P.S. There is a very small chance that by sending you this letter I have totally unbalanced the space-time continuum and the fabric of the universe may unravel… so all of these instructions may not matter anyway.
Well, call me a dingo on a Wednesday—I’m Steve Irwin! First off, I’d like to give a shout out to my wife for always supporting me when I go on bloody dangerous adventures! Secondly, I’d like to thank my fans for being the best mates a crocodile hunter can have! Although it’s time for me to go, I hope that I’ve inspired at least one of you to follow in my footsteps in the wild! As my mum always told me, “There’s nothing better than gettin’ down and dirty with a load of bloody critters!” Being raised by that woman certainly gave me practice for living out in the rough, Australian outback! Couldn’t have asked for better! Now, if you’ll leave me be, I have to go out for a little swim out here in the middle of the ocean. Although it’s December, I hope that the waters nice and warm—wouldn’t want the cold to sting me!
Dear Ahmed, I know things didn't work out between us but you’ll always be my first love. I will love you forever, I would never forget about you because you were there when I was down. You were there to wipe my tear off my cheek when I was crying. You always made me feel safe; I was able to open up to you about anything that happened to me because I knew I could trust you. You the kind of guy that would keep his word and that would always be there for you. Ahmed you showed me that not everyone is the same. You changed for me and became my true love. We had our fights but we always made up. This time I don’t think we will make up because it’s serious. I just want to say I will always love you and I would never forget your name and the sweet words you used to say to make me smile. Ahmed if I can’t be with you now I would be with you in the afterlife. Sincerely, Your first love
Dear Herga, It is a pity that I cannot see you anymore. I have seen you grown from a baby to a walking little beauty. It was amazing seeing you grow and learn. I enjoy the times where you came home from school and told me about what you learned that day in school. It was sad seeing you off at the airport. I looked forward to time you would come back and visit, but that’s not possible now. I haven’t seen your father or your brother in such a long time already. After I leave, make sure you tell your dad to stop drinking so much, and make sure you help your mother with the chores around the house. While you were here, I never really teach you about the chores around the house or how to cook. Your mother is a great cook, so make sure you learn from her and grow up to be a great woman like her. I know that you are a great learner in school, and so is your brother. I’m sure you have met him by now. He has always been the pride of the family. I hope you get along greatly with him to make up for the years that you two are away from each other. When you see this, I won’t be here anymore. Don’t cry for me and live strong. Love, Grandma
How can I even begin? "I'm sorry" isn't enough, but I still am sorry. I left you all alone, and nothing can change that. You needed me and I wasn't there. I hope that you can forgive me one day, but right now I need you to move on. Forget about me and live your life. You can’t let my failures drag you down; you have such a bright future ahead. I’m so proud of you and I wish that I could show you that somehow. I want to talk to you, hug you, and be there for you. However, I can only give this piece of paper with my words written on it. Please don’t make the mistakes I made. I couldn't bear to see you make a mess of your life; and please, don’t forget to be nice. Maybe you wouldn't be so lonely anymore if you made a good friend or two. Make me proud.
Dear Kate, I’m sorry I could not be there for you all the times you needed me. I’m sorry that I made you cry sometimes. I hope that now, as my final hour approaches, we could forget about all those bad times and just remember the good times we shared. I want to be able to put the past behind us and live in the moment. I want to be able to see your beautiful smile. I need to hear your laugh one last time. But I cannot. You are on the opposite side of the country. There is no way for you to be here with me now. And even if you were here, this is not time for smiling and laughing. I know that if you were here, the room would be quite. You would sit in the corner, you’re faced buried in tissue, and I would lay in my bed, too weak to do anything else. Our lives were never the same after we had that night. It was the night that I let our friendship down. I cannot say enough times how sorry I am for leaving you that night. It is the one night in my life that I regret. If only I could go back to that night and change everything, then maybe you would be sitting her with me now. But sometimes things happen in our life for a reason. Although I never saw the purpose for that night, maybe once I leave this earth you will realize what God’s intentions were for that night. I want you to know how much I cared about you. I have not seen you in almost two years. That was about one year and 364 days too long. I will never see you again, my friend. I hope you live your life like every day is your last. Smile every day. If not because you had a good day, but because you have someone who loves with you at all times of the day.
Gathus leaned against the door to the king’s room, trying to listen in on the conversation inside. After the encounter with the mercenaries and the two kids, he and Eurlus had rushed back to the castle to tell the king. Eurlus, being of higher rank and more trusted, went in to talk to him. Gathus closed his eyes and ran his fingers along the scars he’d gotten at the party, deep in thought. He recalled the dream he’d had while he was in a coma, about the king’s army and the small group opposing them. Was that the future, or was it just some crazy dream? And the man with the white hair…something wasn’t right about him. He had snow white hair, it wasn’t grey. Plus, his face didn’t seem aged at all. The door creaked open and Gathus saw Eurlus saluting the king as he quietly shut the door. “Is he still paranoid?” Eurlus laughed. “You wouldn’t be if you were almost killed?” “If almost getting killed scared me we wouldn’t be having this conversation.” “Hah!” Eurlus started down the hall and down the stairs with Gathus close behind him. “Why ‘Hah!’?” “Death scares me shitless!” Gathus looked at him, his eyebrow raised. “Then why are you a guard? You could die any day.” Eurlus smiled and clenched his fists. “The adrenalin is too great to turn down. The possibility of death scares me, sure, but battles and fights are so much…fun! Hahah, I haven’t been able to resist a brawl since I could throw a punch!”
Dear Elizabeth, As I’m sure you have heard I am very sick. As a matter of fact, I’m dying. I’ve decided I want to sort through all of my unfinished business, so to speak. In the weeks since my condition worsened I have been writing many letters, to people from various times, and places, in my life. At first, I wasn’t going to write this one, I wasn’t sure it was appropriate. I didn’t think it would go over well, dragging back all these memories. But what have I got to lose? I’ll probably be dead by the time you get this anyway. I wanted to apologize to you. For everything. Mostly, for the things I said to you before I so abruptly left. They were terrible, awful things. I was angry and I know that’s no excuse I just wanted you to know. For a very long time, to this day actually, I couldn’t get those words out of my head. And they haunted me, as if I’d been the one hurt. A hundred times before this I wanted to explain myself, but I am selfish and a coward. So, I’m writing now to tell you these things: I’m sorry. I love you. I’ll miss you. Love, John
Dear Alex,
ReplyDeleteDo not worry I will always be here to take care of you, even when I am gone. The times we have spent together have been so special. I am proud to be your grandmother. The first time I held you, I knew you were special and unique. Seeing you grow up into young women was the best time of my life. It was so special.
When I am gone do not dwell on the past, just keep moving forward. Some things you find out about me might hurt you or shock you, but remember I did love you. Just remember the Baba you knew growing up. I love you and you know that just remember me please, do not let your memories fade.
I know that once I pass on into my next life; you will come across some problems. Just do not hurt yourself or put yourself down. Just remember I love you.
-Baba
To all those who followed my party, I leave you now. You were brave to fight for the third Reich of Germany. You are the dominate race, you are the Arian race of Germany, you are better than all in this world. You will win this war and take back the fatherland. I will sadly not be with you to accomplish this purification of the world. I am not worthy to live with you in the perfect world that you will create after this victory at Berlin. The Russians will find my dead body, but you will live and defeat that scum after I am dead, and retake all the land we have lost to the Americans, Russians, and English. This is my good bye to you my perfect race; you will be the surviving men to replenish this world. Live will my German people, do not let my death sadden you, strive and achieve our vision.
ReplyDeleteYours truly,
Adolf Hitler
Hey honey, it’s Daddy. I just want to let you know that I love you and your sister so very much. You guys will forever be my little girls no matter what and from up above I will always look out for you and your sister and our little family at home. I knew this will be hard for you guys and it’s not easy telling you guys that I’m dying more and more each day that’s passing by. I have tried my hardest to tell you guys but I didn’t want to spoil the things you were happy about. You were getting married and you were just too busy with all the planning and your sister was soon moving out into her big new house, and I didn’t want to upset your mom. I want you both to take care of your mom and please take care of our home I left our home to you, honey. I left it under your name, which is my gift to you. I thank you both for making me happy throughout my whole lifetime and turning into successful women that I have always wished for. I love you and never forget me because I will always be around no matter what.
ReplyDeleteHi Billy Mays here with a goodbye note. My life was lived rather well. I was the coolest and greatest salesmen that ever lived. Some of my products are Oxy-Clean, Orange Glow, and the Awesome Auger. I know that I’m no longer living on this Earth, and I may be living up in Heaven, watching over people buying the products that I’ve sold to them. Before I died, with all the money that I made with Oxy-Clean, I donated half of that money to charities. I’ve lived a good life, selling products, and yelling at people through the television. For those of you who didn’t know, I kept a secret stash in the basement of my house. My family will inherit $48,000. With all that money, they can do whatever they please. I accept the fact that my time is up. I will accept the fact God thought I too awesome to live on Earth anymore, so he wanted me to live up with Him in Heaven. Well, it’s time for me to hit the ole dusty trail, and say goodbye…Goodbye!
ReplyDeleteDear cruel world,
ReplyDeleteI tried to make you better. Music was all I knew. I thought melodies and tunes would make you a nicer place to be. That it would make all the criminals and evildoers see the right way. That all the good hearted people would still follow the light.
Unfortunately my plan failed. I played music with all my soul. And yet there is still crime. There is still poverty. There is still war. There is still suffering. And there is still silence. I tried to fill the silence with happy notes brought by my mandolin.
I lived my life with the hope to make the human race a better species. But although I didn’t achieve this goal, I did touch the hearts of many. I made them believe there was a point in living. That there is a reason for their existence. That they are sent on a mission. My works will inspire others to go out and purify you. So, actually, I did achieve my goal. Or rather, I will. My music will make you a better place. It will inspire others. It will bring the wicked back on the right path. And it will keep the good-hearted on the trail to happiness and cleanliness.
I bid you farewell and tell you now, that I may leave you, but my work will never fade. And therefore, neither will my soul.
-Patrick Dunbar
Great godfather and musician wishing for a better world
To whoever reads this,
ReplyDeleteYes I was a mother of ten kids and I’m going to die and my children are just entering their teenage years. I have a husband that I love very much. I couldn’t be any more happy with the family that I have. I have ten kids who take care of each other go to school and still work to help support this family. I understand that this horrible on my part that I’m supposed to be the one who keeps this family going but I can’t. I have cancer and I know that this is going to hurt all my family when they find out that my time here is over with. They will keep going and I have faith in my children that they will make me proud. My time is close but I will be leaving this world knowing that my children will take care of each other and they will continue their lives. It will make them stronger for I don’t know from experience but it’s hard to lose a parent. A mother who spent months with them and each day with them it’s hard to think that I will be leaving this Earth not with my children. No I don’t desire my children’s death but I’d rather them have a family and get out of school and for me to leave this Earth. I’m not going to see any grandchildren it’s sad but my time here is up. As a mother saying a permanent goodbye is not the way I want it to be but it has to be. Goodbye my family and to my children who I love. I may be leaving this Earth but I won’t be leaving their hearts. I’m here maybe not physically but I’m here to take care of them and make sure that they follow the right path. I’m leaving but happy that I have the best children that a mother can have. Goodbye when you need me just look deep down in your heart and you’ll find me.
Love,
A loving mother and wife
This is for all my family,
ReplyDeleteI know none of you wish for me to go and sadly I don’t want to leave either. I will miss all of you greatly and I’ll keep an eye out for all of you. For my two kids who have grown into wonderful adults I just want to say I couldn’t ask for greater kids. I’ve seen you grow up through all your lives and I just don’t want you to forget that I love you. And seeing you both while I laid on my death bed well that was a blessing. How you both sat there and cheered on the Giants with me in a Dallas Hospital that’s a memory I will never forget. Bring up my grandkids the right way in a Giants household. To my sister you were always there for me from beginning to end and I just want to thank you. Yes we had our fights, but you were always looking out for me and look at this in a good way now I can see mom and dad again. I know you’ll raise my nephew right and remember I’ll be looking down on you both. For my two grandkids I love you both so much. My T bear I’ll miss having you come over all the time, but grandpa will miss you and Aaron though you are still a little baby I feel like you’re going to grow up to be a big kid. And my wonderful wife Diane make sure you take good care of my dogs and I will see you again someday. Just know you will always be in my heart. This is my final farewell to you all and just remember one day we will all see each other again. I know this actually came as a shock, but I know you will all get through it.
Goodbye with love from,
Michael Anthony Joye Sr. (father, husband, and grandpa)
Dear World,
ReplyDeleteIt’s me Michael Jackson, the original “King Of Pop”. I was born on August 29th 1958. I am very satisfied with all the accomplishments that I have made in my life. I can actually say I am known around this entire world. Me, Michael Jackson went National, even as a child. I started my musical career at the age of 12 when I worked with my four brothers. I have a huge famous family, I have 3 sisters and they all sing. I guess you can say I come from a very talented family. As I got older, I drifted away from the Jackson 5 and began my solo career at the age of 21. I’ve won over 15 Grammy Awards in my lifetime and I’m proud of ever y one of them. “Billie Jean”, “Thriller”, and “Rock With You” were a few of my hit songs, that probably will still be known years after I die. I have three lovely children that I try to give the world and they all pretty much have my name. When I die, I just hope to leave a long and known legacy behind. Hopefully, you guys will never forget about Michael Jackson.
Sincerely, The King Of Pop.
Bernie Mac
ReplyDeleteWell everyone it’s been a long ride but I think it’s about to come to an end. Today I had a heart attack and I started to think over all the things that I have accomplished over my long hard comedic career. From the stand up that everyone loved all the way to the Bernie Mac T.V. show. I had a rough time at some points in my career but eventually my prime came when I was introduced in the Ocean’s series. I’d like to leave most of my fortune to comedy central for letting me get my start through their stand up. Also, I will leave my fortune to my family because I needed all of their support to get through the rough times of my career. Lastly, I hope that my work has been able to make most people laugh because that’s why every comedian becomes a comedian.
I don’t regret anything I did in my wonderful life. The things I’ve accomplished were unthinkable when I was a child, I still can’t believe I am the woman I am today. I came from humble beginnings; I had no father and my mother died when I was young. I lived in a brothel with my aunt, no matter how bad this sounds or how bad it was, I won’t take it back for anything. I grew up basically on my own, but it made me who I am today. I’ve wanted to become a singer or a dancer all of my life, I didn’t think I had a chance but someone had faith in me. I later became known as the first lady of jazz. People liked my scatting and the way I put soul into my music. Singing for me puts me in a trance, I feel at home when I sing. No matter how I’m feeling, singing always makes me feel better. Now that I’m near to my death, I don’t regret the life that I lived. Yes I had its ups and downs but the music lives deep within me and I wouldn’t trade that for the world. So whatever you do, always, and I mean always follow your dreams. No matter how bad things seem to be, never give up.
ReplyDeleteWith love,
Ella F.
Hijo, this is your pops I just want to tell you that the decision I’m making is a though one I wasn’t thinking of going to planet Jupiter at all but my job requires it and I am going to be gone for a long time I don’t want to leave but I have to make this money and I know you’ll understand. You’re the man of the house now and you have to take care of your little sister for now on. Your mother and I aren’t together anymore she thinks that I am going to do inappropriate things out here in the work field. She is putting child support on me as well so I am going to take care of ya’ll.I care about you a lot son and I know you are going to do the right thing and that you are going to do good in school for the family I’m already proud of you son love daddy.
ReplyDeleteDear Grandkids,
ReplyDeleteBeing a grandma has been an adventure, seeing you and your brothers grow up into adults. I love how you guys would always put a smile on so that everyone would think that everything is okay. I have been sick for a very long time. I thank God every day for keeping me alive. Now my time has come to leave. Always keep me in mind and it won’t feel like I’m gone. Keep all the bad and good memories that we had, that’s what makes up the adventure of being in this family. I enjoyed all the jokes you guys would make when I would laugh hard. Even though your mom and uncle fought a lot, they always came back together. Don’t fight with each other a lot because I’m sure you guys are going to regret it. Enjoy being together while everyone is still together, time goes by fast and next thing you know, you would hardly see each other. Take care of one another. This family has definitely had its problems but we were always able to work them out. Stay in touch with each other.
Love, Grandma Bork
Revisions: She could see the faint smile on his lips and he could tell she was beginning to get angry. “It makes perfect sense. Well, sort of. If she is a mermaid, which she has to be, I don’t know why she’d give the flowers to you. They usually only give them to people who’ve drowned.” She was beginning to ramble. “There’s no way she could’ve gotten those flowers if she wasn’t a mermaid, and she has green eyes and-“
ReplyDeleteRevisions:John ran his fingers through his hair with a sigh. He walked over to the table and picked one of the flowers out of the vase. He spun it around between his fingers, and watched each pedal blend in with one another as he spun them. He brought the flower to his nose and took a deep breath.
The smell hit him so hard that it fell from his hands. John was so stunned he could barely move. It was the intensity of the smell that shocked him, in fact the smell was very faint, but it was unmistakable to John. The flower smelled exactly like Linda.
John suddenly felt incredibly guilty. He couldn’t understand how he could’ve forgotten about his own daughter for so long. How he could’ve just ignored her without realizing it. “I could still take you if you want to go.” He said.
She snapped her head in his direction and looked at him with wide eyes. “You would actually do that?” John was hurt that she was so surprised that he would do something special for her.
He smiled at her sadly. “Yeah,” he said. “Of course I would.”
She threw her arms around him. He was startled but he hugged her back. This was probably significant moment he and his daughter had ever shared with one another. She pulled away from him and wiped away the last of her tears with the back of her hand. “Does this mean I can meet your patient too?” she asked.
“Allie, I don’t know if that’s a-,”
“Daddy, please?” she begged. She looked at him so sweetly he felt like he couldn’t have denied her a pony if she’d asked for one.
He took a deep breath. “You know what? Take your child to work day is on Friday. People don’t usually take their kids into the office, but I guess no one would mind if I brought you. And then we can go to the aquarium after. Sound good?”
Her face lit up and she hugged him again tightly. “Yes! Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
John realized that this was probably the happiest he’d ever made Allie, and even though it felt great to make her happy, he couldn’t help but be upset that he hadn’t made her feel this way before.
I have lived a lavish and extravagant lifestyle filled with the opulent parties and soirees that I habitually participated in. I could not have asked for a more privileged or sheltered life. This regime could only be expected as I have had the pleasure of obtaining the title of the Queen of France; however, I was not loved or respected by the people of my country. They felt I was too promiscuous and selfish to deserve the respect of a monarch. Because of my apparent egotistic and greedy ways, I will now be executed by the will of the people. As queen, I will agree that I had not accomplished as much as I should have, nor did I aid the citizens as a considerably decent and virtuous queen would do. My existence in the world would seem to provide the world with no apparent benefits. Instead, it appears that I will just be remembered as a person that plagued the earth with cruelty and selfishness. I know that I am soon to die and therefore will be leaving the world. I wish to establish the fact that I was given a title of extremely high standing and I feel that I should not be accused of the terrible crimes that I have been faulted for. I believe that all I did was make the most out of the title that I had acquired and I see no harm in doing so. I realize that many of my subjects would like me to show remorse and apologize for my lack of concern for them but I have no such guilt. I lived life to the fullest, and I cannot see why I now must be punished for it.
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Marie Antoinette.
Excellent job. You present a great understanding of your subject.
DeleteDear Rian,
ReplyDeleteDo you remember all the times you would come over and have super with me. Or do you remember the Sundays that you would come over and watch the Price is Right before we went out to lunch. You were such a wonderful grandchild. You and Catlin would always come over and keep me company even in my old age. I was so happy that I could have you as my grandchildren.
I’m sorry that I had to go so soon. I would have loved to see you grow up. I wished I could have been there for your wedding. I wish I could hear you play your saxophone again for me one more time. I miss you so much. I know it must have been sad for you when I left but can you please do me one more thing and say good bye to your father for me and thank him for everything that he did for me.
Love, Grammy
Dear Casey Anthony, this is your daughter and I am leaving you this note to let you know that I am going to haunt you after you kill me. I and America know that you killed me and all know that you should be put in prison. So this note is me leaving you a warning that I am going to haunt you and make you miserable after you kill me. I am still a little girl and I don’t know too much about life but I know that you shouldn’t have killed me and that you shouldn’t have killed me. So for that I am going to make you regret all of this, I will have revenge and everyone in America hates you, and eventually you will pay for this, in this life or the next. I will make you pay for everything that you have done to me.
ReplyDeleteDear, Friends and Family
ReplyDeleteI would like to say that my life was full of great memories. There were the good times and the bad, but my favorites were the times that you never knew about. On the surface I worked a normal job and went to school but on the weekends I had another life you did not know about. I had to write this because I wanted to make sure that you knew before I died. On the weekends I would go out and be paid by females to show up at parties and dance for the entertainment. I even would sometimes get paid to sleep with certain women as an extra treat. I couldn’t resist the life style, the parties were great and the money was outstanding. I never had to worry about money again and I could a high end life style. As my name got around I became more infamous around high end parties and I became a full-fledged man whore.
Sincerely, Sean McCann
Dearest friends, family and fans,
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, I’d like to say thank you to everyone out there that’s encouraged me to excel in music. I am so thankful for all of the amazing people that have brought Avenged Sevenfold to where we are today. This includes my family, my friends and my brothers that I’ve shared this amazing experience with.
Sadly, I must inform you all that I am leaving this earth. I know, I’m still very young—only 28 years old, but I’m sure you all know by now that “everybody’s gotta die sometime.” I’ve lived an amazing life of drumming, partying, performing and just having a good time. It’s true that I’ve never viewed my life as something slipping away. Truly, though, I have no regrets in my life. The only regret I have is that I must leave this world so soon. I encourage my brothers in A7X to continue on without me, but to keep me in their memories. I’ll be watching you all do what you do from upstairs.
Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan
Dear friends and family,
ReplyDeleteI am writing this because I sense my death coming. Many may ask why this is the case, so I’ll finally reveal my secret lifestyle. I’m very aware that on the outside, I’m a normal Caucasian, football playing high school student. When I’m not living my lie, I’m a meth head pimp. I spend my night working with my men and doing a ridiculous amount of methamphetamine. I’m very surprised I haven’t been caught doing any of this. Yes, I meant men. I pimp for male prostitutes. They are very accomplished and are often regarded as escorts. I am not ashamed, that is why I’m telling you now. If I do die soon, it is because my half math factory, half male prostitute dungeon was raided. I could easily avoid the raid, but I want to go down with what I love and live for.
Yours truly,
Tyler Watters
Dear Tia Norma,
ReplyDeleteIt’s been a while. Since Monday, March 12th, 2012 to be exact. Your stay with me and the family simultaneously ended at 6:45a.m. Almost a year I haven’t seen your smile, felt your warm, reassuring hugs, heard your contagious laugh or receive your well needed advice on whatever obstacles I am going through at the moment. I remember every single detail of that very morning. My mom came in my room and told me my dad headed over to your house after a horrific phone call he received from my uncle around 3 a.m. After that I had fallen back to sleep. At exactly 3:45 a.m. she barged into my room screaming and crying saying you were dead. I quickly sat up in shock. It was like a bad dream, overtime I waited for myself to wake up from the nightmare and unfortunately I was wide awake. I sat in complete disbelief, I couldn’t do anything. I felt chills go down my spine. I didn’t cry, I just sat and stared unable to grasp the fact that I can no longer see your smile, feel your warm, reassuring hugs, hear your contagious laugh or receive your well needed advice. It took hours for me to cry and a week to get a solid grip around the fact that you won’t be returning. The loss really sank in when you were laying in lifeless in your casket, it was hard to see someone one who was so warm and bold to pale and cold. I just want you to know you’re still my hero and motivation. Life is short thus I will cherish every moment. I just wish I could’ve said good bye.
Love always,
Your Niece
Dear Stephen Van Ness,
ReplyDeleteI can’t tell you a lot. Just sending this letter may be too much. But I need to warn you. What is about to happen is going to be bizarre. It is going to be life-changing. And you are going to die. But don’t worry! You’d rather be dead than be allowed to live through what is going to happen. Before I am executed I am allowed to write one last letter, and I chose to send it to you. This is the most important thing you are ever going to read, because the entire fate of humanity rests on your shoulders. There are a few things you have to remember in the next few days. The first; DO NOT—I repeat—DO NOT PRESS THE RED BUTTON! It’ll look like the right thing to do, and there is a really obnoxious smiley face on it and a sign above it that says “Press Me!” in a font that is very inviting, but DO NOT PRESS IT!!! Also, the turquoise zebra is actually an ostrich in a turquoise zebra costume. If you say anything to it besides “hi,” it will kill your family. Other than that, I think you’re prepared for the days to come. Well, that’s all. They’re coming to bring me to the guillotine, so I’m gonna have to sign off now. Bye!!!
Stephen Van Ness
12/21/12
P.S. There is a very small chance that by sending you this letter I have totally unbalanced the space-time continuum and the fabric of the universe may unravel… so all of these instructions may not matter anyway.
Crikey!
ReplyDeleteWell, call me a dingo on a Wednesday—I’m Steve Irwin! First off, I’d like to give a shout out to my wife for always supporting me when I go on bloody dangerous adventures! Secondly, I’d like to thank my fans for being the best mates a crocodile hunter can have! Although it’s time for me to go, I hope that I’ve inspired at least one of you to follow in my footsteps in the wild! As my mum always told me, “There’s nothing better than gettin’ down and dirty with a load of bloody critters!” Being raised by that woman certainly gave me practice for living out in the rough, Australian outback! Couldn’t have asked for better! Now, if you’ll leave me be, I have to go out for a little swim out here in the middle of the ocean. Although it’s December, I hope that the waters nice and warm—wouldn’t want the cold to sting me!
Dear Ahmed,
ReplyDeleteI know things didn't work out between us but you’ll always be my first love. I will love you forever, I would never forget about you because you were there when I was down. You were there to wipe my tear off my cheek when I was crying. You always made me feel safe; I was able to open up to you about anything that happened to me because I knew I could trust you. You the kind of guy that would keep his word and that would always be there for you. Ahmed you showed me that not everyone is the same. You changed for me and became my true love. We had our fights but we always made up. This time I don’t think we will make up because it’s serious. I just want to say I will always love you and I would never forget your name and the sweet words you used to say to make me smile. Ahmed if I can’t be with you now I would be with you in the afterlife.
Sincerely,
Your first love
Dear Herga,
ReplyDeleteIt is a pity that I cannot see you anymore. I have seen you grown from a baby to a walking little beauty. It was amazing seeing you grow and learn. I enjoy the times where you came home from school and told me about what you learned that day in school. It was sad seeing you off at the airport. I looked forward to time you would come back and visit, but that’s not possible now. I haven’t seen your father or your brother in such a long time already. After I leave, make sure you tell your dad to stop drinking so much, and make sure you help your mother with the chores around the house. While you were here, I never really teach you about the chores around the house or how to cook. Your mother is a great cook, so make sure you learn from her and grow up to be a great woman like her. I know that you are a great learner in school, and so is your brother. I’m sure you have met him by now. He has always been the pride of the family. I hope you get along greatly with him to make up for the years that you two are away from each other. When you see this, I won’t be here anymore. Don’t cry for me and live strong.
Love,
Grandma
How can I even begin? "I'm sorry" isn't enough, but I still am sorry. I left you all alone, and nothing can change that. You needed me and I wasn't there. I hope that you can forgive me one day, but right now I need you to move on. Forget about me and live your life. You can’t let my failures drag you down; you have such a bright future ahead. I’m so proud of you and I wish that I could show you that somehow. I want to talk to you, hug you, and be there for you. However, I can only give this piece of paper with my words written on it. Please don’t make the mistakes I made. I couldn't bear to see you make a mess of your life; and please, don’t forget to be nice. Maybe you wouldn't be so lonely anymore if you made a good friend or two. Make me proud.
ReplyDelete-Someone Forgotten
Dear Kate,
ReplyDeleteI’m sorry I could not be there for you all the times you needed me. I’m sorry that I made you cry sometimes. I hope that now, as my final hour approaches, we could forget about all those bad times and just remember the good times we shared. I want to be able to put the past behind us and live in the moment. I want to be able to see your beautiful smile. I need to hear your laugh one last time. But I cannot. You are on the opposite side of the country. There is no way for you to be here with me now. And even if you were here, this is not time for smiling and laughing. I know that if you were here, the room would be quite. You would sit in the corner, you’re faced buried in tissue, and I would lay in my bed, too weak to do anything else. Our lives were never the same after we had that night. It was the night that I let our friendship down. I cannot say enough times how sorry I am for leaving you that night. It is the one night in my life that I regret. If only I could go back to that night and change everything, then maybe you would be sitting her with me now. But sometimes things happen in our life for a reason. Although I never saw the purpose for that night, maybe once I leave this earth you will realize what God’s intentions were for that night. I want you to know how much I cared about you. I have not seen you in almost two years. That was about one year and 364 days too long. I will never see you again, my friend. I hope you live your life like every day is your last. Smile every day. If not because you had a good day, but because you have someone who loves with you at all times of the day.
Sincerely,
A Friend
Gathus leaned against the door to the king’s room, trying to listen in on the conversation inside. After the encounter with the mercenaries and the two kids, he and Eurlus had rushed back to the castle to tell the king. Eurlus, being of higher rank and more trusted, went in to talk to him. Gathus closed his eyes and ran his fingers along the scars he’d gotten at the party, deep in thought. He recalled the dream he’d had while he was in a coma, about the king’s army and the small group opposing them. Was that the future, or was it just some crazy dream? And the man with the white hair…something wasn’t right about him. He had snow white hair, it wasn’t grey. Plus, his face didn’t seem aged at all.
ReplyDeleteThe door creaked open and Gathus saw Eurlus saluting the king as he quietly shut the door.
“Is he still paranoid?”
Eurlus laughed. “You wouldn’t be if you were almost killed?”
“If almost getting killed scared me we wouldn’t be having this conversation.”
“Hah!” Eurlus started down the hall and down the stairs with Gathus close behind him.
“Why ‘Hah!’?”
“Death scares me shitless!”
Gathus looked at him, his eyebrow raised. “Then why are you a guard? You could die any day.”
Eurlus smiled and clenched his fists. “The adrenalin is too great to turn down. The possibility of death scares me, sure, but battles and fights are so much…fun! Hahah, I haven’t been able to resist a brawl since I could throw a punch!”
Dear Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteAs I’m sure you have heard I am very sick. As a matter of fact, I’m dying. I’ve decided I want to sort through all of my unfinished business, so to speak. In the weeks since my condition worsened I have been writing many letters, to people from various times, and places, in my life. At first, I wasn’t going to write this one, I wasn’t sure it was appropriate. I didn’t think it would go over well, dragging back all these memories. But what have I got to lose? I’ll probably be dead by the time you get this anyway.
I wanted to apologize to you. For everything. Mostly, for the things I said to you before I so abruptly left. They were terrible, awful things. I was angry and I know that’s no excuse I just wanted you to know. For a very long time, to this day actually, I couldn’t get those words out of my head. And they haunted me, as if I’d been the one hurt. A hundred times before this I wanted to explain myself, but I am selfish and a coward. So, I’m writing now to tell you these things: I’m sorry. I love you. I’ll miss you.
Love,
John