First and foremost, THANKS be to God and His Son Christ Jesus.  You Lord are my Rock.  You have given me a new song.  I will sing of your love forever!  I LOVE AND ADORE YOU!

Mother, your love, support and encouragement has been indispensable. Thank you for raising me up when I was young to know the Lord, Jesus Christ.!  I LOVE YOU SO MUCH !!!  XXOO

Dad, Thanks for everything!!  I miss you terribly.  I LOVE YOU!!

Carlton my brother, I love you.  You have carried your cross well.  You are always in my thoughts and prayers.  There is a day coming all will be made right and a new.

My son and daughter, Christopher and Carly, you are my treasures and put a song in my heart!  I will carry out fatherhood passionately and as guided by our Father God.  I speak blessings over you and your life in the name of Jesus!  All my love always ---XXOO

Debbie Hann, my sweet, sister and friend.  You are a precious angel of the Lord.  Your love and encouragement through it all has been of God.  You listen (and listened) when I needed to talk about the hardships and pain.  We laughed at the good old days and found joy in those to come.  Thank you for letting me be me in finding who I am in Christ. You are a true friend. I love you sister. XXOO

Keith and Doreen Harmon, thank you!  My brother Keith you have been in my corner like Angelo Dundee with love, counsel and encouragement.  You have helped me to truly fight the good fight (but not in my strength).  Our fellowship and discussions of the Word has been bitter in the belly but sweet on the tongue.  Brother Keith you "Jug head" (it takes one to know one) thank you for helping me seek out the mysteries of God and sort out myself.  Thanks for praying me through Babylon and on to the prize of the high calling of Christ. Bless you my brother!  I love you.

Pastor Ray Pringle, it was an honor and privilege to be under your preaching and teachings while you were here on this earth.  

Reverend Mickey King,  Hendricks Baptist Church. Your love and support in my life was that of a father.  I love you and miss you.

Pastor Carr, Church of God.  Your love, discernment and encouragement perhaps meant more to me then I think you know.  Keep bringing that wonderful Word of  God!  Looking forward to our fellowship again soon. Love and thanks!

Capt. Rob Sorenson, still got the bible you blessed me with back in 1990 and I am wearing out the pages as I press in much deeper.  Thanks for your Christ like love.  Bless you!

Father Jonathan, Gina  and the family of Saint Luke's, thank you for your love, support and prayers.  Father J.--- when I was hungry you gave me to eat.  Your love for the Lord's work and Word has brought a healing suave to my war wounds as I press on to the mark. I treasure our time together in prayer, Word and song. Thanks for your love and encouragement.   I love you.

Bob and Tina Van Buskirk, thank you so very much for sharing your love, family and home.  Capt. Bob your insight and support has advanced the Lord's overall battle plan and brought about victories that are transforming this wounded soldier glory by glory.  Thank you both for going the second mile. I  greatly appreciate all you have done and shared. Love and Thanks!!!

Tully Blanchard,  Thank you for sharing your family. Thank you my friend for being a brother in Christ.  Your counsel and Christ like coaching has help me in my wrestling with God and led me to win for the kingdom and get blessed along on the way.  Your support of  my walk of  faith and music ministry is deeply appreciated. Thanks for your teachings of how to be more effective in Evangelism. and YES...I do appreciate your candor and goading. You are a blessing in my life.  Love you brother...

Jack Murphy and Kitten Murphy, thank you for your encouragement.  Jack thank you for your valuable instruction in ministry.  Bless you!!l

Bill Glass Ministries / Champions for Life organization.  Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of the finest prison team that serves so mightily and which so richly blesses.  Brothers and Sister that serve with the prison ministry you have been a blessing and encouragement.  Thanks for your love, labor, fellowship and faith.

Donnie Haulk and family,  Thank you for your encouragement, trust and faith.  Your sound reinforcement (pun intended) of my musical gifts has been a blessing brother!   Your introduction and keen insight into music and the Christian musical community has been a  tool and blessing.  Bless you and yours Donnie.

Michael Jackson, your counsel and friendship have richly blessed me. Thank you sooooo much for your intercessory prayers.  I love our talks and I love you.

Brother, Razzlin, Dazzlin, Johnny Smaz...your brotherly friendship since youth to our striving to maturity in and of the Lord has been indeed a blessing!  Bless you my brother...Love ya 

Mack and Jan, thanks for your prayers and loving help!!  Love you..

Deacon Chris Callahan,  worshiping musically together has been a good thing, bless you brother.  Donna thanks for your support and prayers, Love to both of you!...Billy

I would be here until the coming of the Lord if I were to specifically note all the people personally who have touched and blessed my life.  Know that I have not forgotten you in this writing but rather you are in my memories, joy and heart.  I love you and I thank you for being a part of my life.  Continue to pray for me I will be praying for you!

 May God bless you exceedingly and abundantly!!

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