Roscoe Page Obituary

It does not seem possible that it was 18 years today God called you home.
I cannot put into words how much I miss you every day. I cannot put into words how much I love you either.

Happy Heavenly Birthday!!! # 46
I wonder what life would have been like with you here with us. I miss you so much and love you more than words could ever express.

17 years. Seems like yesterday. There is not a day that I don't think about you and what all our lives would have looked like with you here with us. All 6210 days!!! Words cannot express how much I love and miss you.

Butch...Call Billy Warren
904.206.2979

Happy Birthday #45!!!
I miss you and love you more than words could ever express.
Sorry I missed our tee time on 8/12/22 but God wasn't ready for me yet.

16 years today God called you home.
I almost joined you last August but God wasn't ready for me yet. When I'm asked I just say our tee time had to change. I love and miss you so much!!!

Happy 44th Birthday In Heaven!!!
You are probably playing golf!!!
I Love You and Miss You!!!

15 years in heaven!!! To me it's like yesterday but I know you are in a glorious place. I always wonder what might have been if you were still on this earth. I am sure you would have done amazing things. I love you and miss you more than you would ever know but one day I will see you again.

Dad

#43 Happy Birthday!!! I can only wonder what could have been in your career, personal life (grandkids for me to spoil) and yes your golf game. Words cannot express how much I love you and miss you. Happy Birthday in Heaven my son.

14 years. I will never get over losing you. I just have to get used to it. I miss you beyond words. I love you!!! I started typing this at 503 AM.....the same time my phone rung 14 years ago.

Happy Birthday!!! #42. I love you and miss you more than words can express.
Dad

13 years since you left us. God must have had a huge road project for you to be the engineer over. The hole in my heart will never heal nor the void in our lives. I miss you each and every day. Now that you have wings I would bet you have visited all the famous golf courses and tournaments!!! Last year when I was in ICU, I was at peace knowing if it was my time I would see you soon, but God wasn't ready for me yet, so I will see you some day. I love you so much but of course you already knew that without a doubt!!!

Dad

Happy 41st Birthday!!!
I wonder what could have been if God had not called you home and you were still here.
I Love You and miss you so very much.

Dad

12 years today God called you home. I know you are with me everyday. I miss you and love you more than you know. When I was in ICU a few days ago, I was at peace with how serious it was because I knew I would see you, but God wasn't ready for me yet, so I will patiently wait because I know I will see you again. I Love You!!!

Happy Birthday!!! You would have been the Big 40 today!!! I can't help but wonder what life would have been like with you still here and what you would have to say about turning 40. I Love You, miss you and still so proud of you!

Friday, June 29, 2007. Exactly 11 years to the day. 5:03 A.M. my phone rang and life changed forever. The hole in my heart is just as large as it was 11 years ago. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. I love you and miss you more than I can put into words and will always be so very proud that God blessed me with you as my son. And yes in any difficult times that I have, I smile and hear you telling me as you always did, "Dad, don't sweat the small stuff." I Love You!!!

Thoughts are with you today

Happy 39th Birthday!!!
I know you are celebrating in a wonderful place.
I miss you and love you more than words can express.
Happy Birthday My Son.

#10 It certainly does not seem like 10 years today. The hole in my heart is not smaller, missing you is not any easier. I guess its natural to wonder what would have been here if God had not called you home. To cope with it I keep telling myself God needed a highway or bridge built and you were the civil engineer he called. I miss you. I am so proud of you. Most of all I love you more than you will ever know. I am getting old now, but I always remember you saying to me many times "Dad, don't sweat the small stuff." You were so right!!! I love you.

Happy Birthday!!! #38. I am so proud of you! I miss you you even more as time goes on. Above all, I love you more than words could ever express. Happy Birthday my son.

#9. My son, I miss you so much. As I have told you so many times before, I am so proud of you. Most of all I love you!!! You touched so many lives in your short time on this earth. Thank you for all the talks we had and continue to have. I know, "Dad, don't sweat the small stuff." I Love You!!!
9 years has gone by in some respects really fast and in other respects really slow. I miss the smile, the laughs, the phone calls to tell me about your golf game (which had to be a good game for you to call or if you played bad, you wouldn't have called)and yes I would know by the sound of your voice if it was a serious phone call or not. Yes, I miss those, but in life that is something I have to deal with but it doesn't make it any easier. I Love You!!!

Happy 37th Birthday!!!
Do they have golf courses in heaven?
If the answer is yes, I know how you are celebrating today! I Love You and I Miss You more than I could ever express in writing, but of course you already know that because you are telling me "Don't sweat the small stuff, Dad." I Love You!!!

#8
There is not one day in my life that I do not think of you. The quote "Time helps heal" is not working for me. 8 years ago today a part of my life was taken away. I have a huge hole in my heart. I know I have all the memories and smile when I think about them as well as know you are near me always. When I am outside and feel the little breeze just come by and know you are there or at night look up at the moon and stars and know you are looking down at me and I feel you all around me. As fast as you were advancing in your career, you would probably be working in the governor's office in Columbia now. I love you more than ever if that is possible and I still miss you as much today as I did 8 years ago when life changed forever. I Love You My Son!!!

Hi, I just heard about this tragic story today by co-worker Butch, I wanted to know more & google-searched. I hope you don't mind. I enjoyed very much the photo gallery, you have a lovely family and it is clear to me that Tripp has an infectious smile, hold on to that forever. I can only imagine how much you miss him, my heartfelt sorrow.

Butch, you know that know exactly how you feel. We have both has so much loss. Tracy's anniversary is coming up soon and I find I am already dreading that day. I am thinking about you.
Love you,
Peggy

#36.....Happy Birthday!!!
I Love You and Miss You!!!

# 7. It just seems like yesterday. There are many things I could say, but you have already heard them in our private conversations and know how much I miss you, know how proud I am of you and most of all you know how much I love you! I have the memories of those times on the golf course just the two of us or watching football games on tv or just talking about whatever you wanted to talk about. we both knew without saying that our conversations were just between us and neither of us repeated them to anyone else. If only I could just hug you one more time. If only I could hear your voice and that laugh one more time. I Love You!!!

Happy Birthday My Son!!!
35 today
I cannot help but wonder how life would
be now if you were here on earth with us as to your family (kids), career and of course your golf game (smile).
I miss you so much.
I Love You!!!

John and I remember your family well from our paddling days in the LCP.So sorry about Roy. Miss you, Jenny, and Michael. Can't find your tel.# We're still in the Book. Please call. Love, Bev

Here we are again Son. 6 years today. I have been told that it gets easier as time goes on, but that is surely not the case for a parent. I know, "don't sweat the small stuff Dad", but I miss you so much that it cannot be explained. I love you more than I could ever put in words and yes I am so proud of the man you became and you touched so many people. I Love You!!!

Trip, I did not know you, but I know your father very well and I knew your grandparents well too. I know that your dad loved you more than he can say and misses you as much as I miss my 2 sons. Butch, if you read this email me at [email protected].

Just wanted to say that even though I didn't know Tripp really well, I always thought of him as a friend. We worked together at SCDOT and had some dealings together, had some fun times at the golf tournaments for charity. He was always such a fun, loving,caring person and loved his family and friends with all his heart. You could just see the twinkle in his eye whenever he talked about his wife or his family. You just don't see that in everyone these days. He could make you laugh until you cry with some of his crazy stories and jokes. He always reminded me of a "surfer dude" LOL with his long hair and just his sunny, bright personality. I lost my brother when he was 26, he had two young boys and a beautiful wife that he left behind along with the rest of his family and friend and I miss him so much but I know God had a better plan for him and I know that the same is true for Tripp. Doesn't help the family let go any more easily but it just makes it a little easier to bear some days. God Bless You All and we miss you here at SCDOT as well, Tripp.
Happy late Birthday as well!! Kind of ironic my brother's birthday was in the same month on the 13th. September is not a good month for us either nor is June when he actually left us.

Happy Birthday My Son!!!
#34
I Love You And Miss You!!!

Thinking of you all today.
Love you Christi!

5 Years today. Seems like yesterday. I Love You and Miss You more than words could ever express. And yes, I know, "Don't sweat the small stuff."

Happy 33rd Birthday!!!
I Love You and I Miss You!!!

4 years ago today, Son. It only feels like yesterday. I miss you and love you more than words could ever express. I know you are in a wonderful place.
I Love You!!!

Happy Birthday My Son!!!
32 today. I know you are in a wonderful place. I am so proud of you. I Love You and Miss You More Than Words Can Ever Express.

Christi,
It's been 3 years since Trip passed on and I know how much he is missed. He was truly one of a kind and I know the people closest to him will always cherish the memories they have of him. I can’t wait until this year’s 3rd annual Trip Page Classic Golf Tournament. Hopefully he will look down on me and allow me to hit a few good shots this year. I love you and appreciate your persistent effort to keep Trip’s name out there with the wonderful Citadel Scholarship fund raising events.

Your brother,
Matt

My Dear Son,
Three years ago today God called you home. I know you walk with me everyday as I still hear you tell me "Dad, don't sweat the small stuff." Time goes on but I still miss you more than words can ever express. People still make comments about the wonderful person you had become and of course I am so proud of you. Words cannot express how much I love you, but one thing I am sure of is that you know how much I love and miss you.

Christi,
A day does not go by that I do not think about Trip and how he was taken from us. Just so you know he still touches the ones closest to him each and every day. Thank you for keeping Trip on all of our minds when you hold these great events in Trip's name. I love you very much.
Your brother,
Matt

Happy Birthday My Son!!! #31
I Love You And Miss You So Much.

I remember Trip's big smile... "Hi, I'm Trip Page". He said it like it mattered, and it did. I was shocked and saddened to hear of Trip's death. I hope his wife and family have found peace in their faith. He is watching over all of you from heaven.

My Dearest Son:
It has been two years today since my life changed forever. It only seems like yesterday. I am so proud of you, I miss you more than anyone could understand and most of all I Love You.
I know you are in a wonderful place and I know someday we will all be together again.
Dad

Christi,
I was friends with Trip many years ago in Charleston. I attended The Citadel and was a freshmen when he was a senior. We later went on a few surfing trips with mutual friends. I recently returned from Iraq and found out about the accident. I was away when it happened and am so sorry. Trip was an immediate influence on me from the moment I started at The Citadel. I will miss him very much and can only hope to live a life as amazing as his.

Christi,

Just wanted to say hello from Gastonia and let you know that you are still on my mind and in my prayers.

Our family is always interested in you and your Dad is kind enough to keep us up to date. We just found out that Jennifer and her husband are expecting a baby next January. Jennifer was just asking me about you this week-end.

Please know that you are loved by an incredible number of people all over the world.

May the peace of the Lord be with you today and always.

Dearest Trip,

I cannot believe it has been a year since God took you to heaven. This past year has shown me how much you impacted people's lives. You really were something special! All I ask today is that you help Christi through this hard time. She loves you with all her heart and I just ask that you show her that her life must go on so that she can live a fulfilled life and when the time comes, see you again. Thank you for being her angel and watching over her. Please help heal her heart~

Love Always,
Kelli

It has been one year today since that terrible accident took you from us and moved you into heaven. The pain and shock we all felt that day, remains....it has been a difficult year as the reality of losing you begins to set in. We miss you so very much.
Please watch over Christi. Help to heal her broken heart, as only you can. Please help your parents, sister and brothers to ease their sadness and give them peace. Trip, the impact you made on all our lives is unimaginable.....Your love has touched us in a way that can't ever be explained. Thank you. You will forever live in our hearts and minds. You have taught us more about love than you could ever know...and that's a gift that will live in each of us forever.

Dear Christi,
It was so nice to spend time with you this weekend at the reunion. We really miss Trip and anxiously await the time when our family can truly be reunited.
We Love You.

May Trip's memory be a source of comfort for you always.
I knew Trip in high school and he was a fantastic person! It sounds like he shared a wonderful life with his wife, family and friends. God Bless you all!

My Dearest Son
Sunday the 29th will be the official date, but today, Friday the 27th is exactly 52 weeks since my world changed forever. Knowing you are in a wonderful place is some comfort, and know you can hear me talk to you and at times I hear you talking to me, but the pain is still with me. Every Friday morning for the past year, I have relived that phone call and the days that followed. I still hear your voice and when things are really difficult, I hear you telling me just like you did when you were here "Dad, don't sweat the small stuff." The accident still seems like it was yesterday, but I know you want us all to move on in life and enjoy it to the fullest as you did, but Son, I miss you so much, I can't explain it to anyone and I am so proud of you for the person you became and for making such an impact on people's lives even in the short time you were on this earth. But most of all I know you know and I know I know how much you love me and how much I love you. We are all trying to move on as you would want us to do, but with you not here, there is a void that will never be filled. I Love You My Son.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10462298909

This is just another way to pay tribute to Trip. Check it out if you'd like, look at the photos, leave Christi a message or two, etc.

Christi,
I would like to write you every few weeks for the next year or so to share different memories I have of Trip. Doing this makes me feel better and I thought you may want to read it as well.

Trip as a brother and a Solomon.
One of the last great times I spent with Trip was in May of '07 when we drove up to Marion, VA to attend our annual camping trip at Hungry Mother State Park. Trip was just as excited as we were to spend time with the family and pack as many games and events as possible into 3 days. We had such a great time that weekend; playing basketball, board games, bouche ball, hiking, volleyball, football, softball and much more. He fit in like he was born into our family. He was as comfortable as I have ever seen him and he had a blast. The best part of the weekend came as he was leaving to go back to Charleston. He did not shake hands with us but gave us a hug goodbye. At the time we weren't accustomed to it but it felt good knowing Trip felt close enough to us to give us a hug. He caught us off guard a little when he reached out with open arms but he didn't care. I could tell he felt closer to us at that point than he ever has. It is a very special memory I will never forget.
Matt

Christi,

I remember Trip calling and asking me about planning a surprise 30th birthday party for you. He was so excited about setting up this special event for you and having everyone come into town for the weekend to be together. I remember hearing the excitement in his voice and making these arrangements weeks leading up to your birthday. He must have spent 3 weeks worth of weeknights to make calls and get everything together. He was planning to have an oyster roast which he had to prepare all of the supplies and equipment to roast the oysters to perfection. He must of called me every day that week prior to your birthday to give me updates on how he was getting everything together while dropping in one-liners from movies to put an explanation mark on the point he was making (which Jack does all the time). He wanted to know who was coming and what time we would all be there. I remember Trip asking me to coordinate everyone to park at the church up the street. Sometimes we would drive people’s cars to the church for them and we would sprint back hiding from every car that turned down the street thinking it could be you. He loved every second that lead up to shocking the hell out of you and making your 30th one to remember forever.

Trip loved doing things that would make you happy or build you up. Many things that he did for you were done without anyone knowing, some of which I have learned since he passed on. I have realized in my short life that you don’t fully know how great a person is until they are gone and people come forward with stories about that individual that touched them and changed their life. I always knew Trip was special, but when you have one person that has had such a positive impact on others they are usually referred to as an angel.

Trip will always be with you and he will always be your angel.



I love you and I’m here for you always.

Your brother,

Matt

hey christi!!
gentric & i are in costa rica! i've been thinking of Trip a lot while we've been here!! the surf is great. Trip is in our hearts for every wave, wipeout and ride we take!!! hope you are well, we'll see you soon!

Pura Vida!!!

HANAHAN CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CELEBRATION Friday, November 30, 2007
I am Minnie Blackwell, Mayor of Hanahan, and I am delighted to welcome you to Hanahan's Annual Christmas Lighting Celebration.
One of the legends about how the first decorated Christmas tree came about is that as Martin Luther was walking home one clear night, he looked up and saw stars shining through the branches of an evergreen tree. The picture was so beautiful to him that he brought a tree into his home and fastened candles to its branches, re-creating the enchanting scene from outside. The warm and brilliant lights on our Christmas trees helped Martin Luther, and help everyone after him, to remember the spirit of Christmas, and all the love, faith, and family it represents.
Each year at the beginning of the Christmas Holiday Season, we in Hanahan gather here at City Hall, the "heart" of our city, to light our community Christmas tree. We do this to insure that all that we do during this season, and indeed, all the year long, we do with "heart."
No one represented the "heart of Hanahan" better than Roscoe Ashley Page, III, better known to all of us as "Trip."
Trip Page and his family moved to Hanahan in 1982. He attended our elementary, middle, and high schools. Trip graduated from the Citadel in 2000 with a degree in Civil Engineering. In 2005, Trip married his beloved Christi Solomon of Gastonia, North Carolina. It was important to them that they remain close to Trip's roots, and so out of all the places in this area this happy couple could have lived, they chose Hanahan! In fact, they lived in the same neighborhood in which Trip grew up. Trip worked with the South Carolina Department of Transportation, and received his Professional Engineer license in 2006. He then began working on his Master's Degree in Business from the Citadel. He loved every class, and would come home at night and talk with Christi about them, and they began to dream about going into business one day, the way they did everything: Together.
On June 29 of this year, a terrible tragedy occurred when Trip was killed in an automobile accident in West Virginia during a vacation trip with Christi and her father and brothers.
Our community was stunned and shattered by the sudden and untimely death of one of our best and brightest. During his 29 short years, Trip lived life in a special and wonderful way. He was one of those rare people who absolutely lived life to the fullest extent.
It was my privilege to teach this extraordinary and gifted young man in the 7th grade, and to follow his progress all through the years. Trip was such an exemplary citizen. He did so much for so many. I remember talking with him at the polls during the election last November. There he was doing his civic duty by voting, cheerful as ever, even though it was pouring down rain!
All of us who knew Trip will treasure our individual memories of him, and there are several community wide efforts to collectively honor his memory, including a scholarship at the Citadel and an upcoming golf tournament. But we wanted to usher in this "holiday season of heart" by dedicating the lighting of Hanahan's Christmas tree to Trip Page, who as much as anyone ever has or will, represents the heart of Hanahan. Truly, Trip represents all of the best of those personal character traits in our citizens, that we regularly celebrate in our Community of Character Program.
Trip's beautiful wife, Christi, is here with us this evening, along with Trip and Christi's parents and other family members. I have invited Christi to light up our Community Christmas Tree in Trip's memory. Just like the candlelights on Martin Luther's first Christmas tree represented and reflected the breathtaking stars he saw that night through the backdrop of those evergreen branches, so too will these beautiful lights on our tre(:: remind us all during this season of family, joy, and love, of all the family, joy, and love that Trip gave to all of us. Trip was and always will be one of our own shining stars, who:!;e light will forever encourage and inspire us. These lights represent his undying light, and the undying light of God's love for all of us!
Christi did not know it when I invited her to join us, but I am now announcing that as she lights our tree in Trip's memory, we will also receive that light in her honor. Trip and Christi were and are a team, and it is so fitting that our community also pay tribute to her grace and courage, as it commemorates Trip and Christi's undying love.
So, Christi, would you please do Hanahan the honor of lighting our Christmas tree in memory of your dear husband, and one of Hanahan's finest sons, Trip Page. (Christi lights the tree - opportunity for applause)
And I am now proclaiming that Hanahan also recognizes the lights on our tree are lit in your honor as well! (Opportunity for applause.)
I thank everyone for joining us tonight for this very special occasion. This is the season for family, for faith, for joy, and for love. May it be an eternal season! From the very bottom of my heart I wish each of you a very Merry Christmas, and may God bless you all!

24 December 2007

Dear Christi and Trip,

It is hard to describe how proud I am of both of you. I told all at your wedding that it was one of the happiest days of my life, not only because Christi was happy but also because Christi deserves the Best and she got the Best with Trip. I also said:

Trip is a wonderful young man who is genuine and caring. We are so happy he is part of our family. This is difficult in itself (Christy marrying), and I could not imagine how hard it would be if your daughter married someone you didn’t like. We love Trip and believe Christi got what she deserves – the Best!

Since the wedding, Trip continuously and unfailingly confirmed through his words and actions, my declaration that Christi got the Best!

Trip, you seamlessly and immediately integrated into our family. To love you is effortless because of who you are and how you love.

I am proud of your tenacity and all you accomplished in a short period of time. You graduated from the Citadel, obtained your professional engineers certificate, excelled in the MBA program while working full time and still managed to become a great golfer.

Trip, I am most proud of you for who you are and how you love. You were not only proficient in your career you were proficient in living life and loving others. Because of who you are, you made it look easy.

Christi and Trip I am proud of both of you for continuously striving to improve your relationship and living life fully. You did not allow your relationship to stagnate but sought to better it.

Christi I am so proud of the way you are dealing with the painful loss of Trip one day at a time. You have shown incredible courage and determination in ensuring Trip will be remembered. Because of you, he will continue to make a positive difference in many lives.

Most of all Christi, I am proud of who you are – so full of love and compassion.

Christi and Trip there are not many like the two of you, nor are there many who love each other as you do. I am so proud of both of you. I am filled with job that you are part of my life.

I love you both very much,


Dad (TJ Solomon)

Ms. Francis,

Hi. I hope you and your family are all doing well this the holiday season. I am writing you this letter today because of something that was said by one of the speakers at Trip’s funeral. When I heard that Trip had always wanted to do a marathon, I decided right then that I was going to dedicate the next marathon I ran to him.

Enclosed you will find my finisher’s medal from the December 8th Kiawah Island Marathon and the rock that I took from the funeral. I trained with this rock in Charlotte, Chicago, Charleston and Indianapolis. Everywhere I ran, I took it with me as a small reminder of who I was running this race for.

I trained for the race for a little over 18 weeks and logged more than 450 miles. With every step I took along the way, Trip was in my thoughts. Despite how tired or sore I got along the way, just the thought of Trip was enough to keep me going. The last quarter mile that leads into my neighborhood I renamed the “Trip Trot.” This was always the point of my long runs where my legs were the sorest. When I hit the tree that marked the start of the “trot,” I made sure to sprint the rest of the way home.

I know this is not much and surely cannot change the past. I just hope that you will accept this medal and know that despite Trip being gone, he will never be forgotten.

Sincerely,

Vinse Sullivan

Christi,

This Easter season reminds me of the eternal hope we have and must have to travel thru this earthly life. What we will see and have in our eternal life will answer our questions of today.

Beverly, Jennifer, Carl, Ben and I wish for you the peace of God that passeth all understanding.

I can't wait to celebrate Trip's wonderful life this weekend. I am sure The Trip Page Classic will be a success this year and for many years to come. He was one in a million!!!

Hi My name is Anna. I was trip's neighbor all through my middle school years. I looked up to him and loved his family. Im truely sorry for your loss. I will keep his family in my prayers!

Trip and I were friends in high school. It's hard for me to believe he's gone or to understand why. His personality, attitude, and actions made him a shining light and example for all to follow. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, family, and close friends.

Christi,
Trip & I worked together and at times played a round of golf. I look foreword to hitting a few in the woods.
RKP

Christi
Chris and I can't wait to play golf with everybody! It is the best idea ever! We love you so much!

I just went surfing at the point and froze. Tripp was the only one who could ever get me to go surfing in February. I thought about you today. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Christi,
You have been on my mind through the holidays. My heart goes out to you. Trip is greatly missed in the neighborhood, always laughing, and never without a smile. You are a beautiful person Christi, and someone that has persevered in the light of the love that you shared with your husband.
God Bless,
Patty

My dearest only brother,

Today was the hardest day without so far. I may not have spent a lot of time with you throughout the year, but I always saw you this time of year, Christmas. It was hard not hearing your squealy voice and that funny laugh of yours. I looked out in the front yard, and I didn't see you throwing the football with Damon or helping him figure out his new video game. I know that you are looking over us, but it's just not the same. We did things a little differently this year, but I guess some of which, you probally had some influence over. I sat down to eat at Diane and Verlen's today to eat, and I remembered that was the last place ALL of us were together, it was bittersweet. You would be proud of Christie, she has truelly fought to survive without you. I'm sure one day she will understand God's ultimate plan and her purpose in all this pain and suffering. Where there is pain and suffering, there is growth, and she has grown a lot more than she gives herself credit for! Trip, I miss you more than I can ever put into words, but I know I will see you at the Gates of Heaven, until then, I will hold you close to my heart. I love little brother and I bet Jesus is estatic that you are at his Birthday Party this year!

Christi,
You and Trip are surely on my mind today, as I thank God for the love and memories that you and Trip had and will always have. Truly, yours is a love into eternity and I know that he is so moved by all the beautiful things people have said about you and him, and done for you and in his memory. What an incredible young man, who excelled in everything in life, and most of all, in love ( with you!).
Take care and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours,
Jesse Caldwell

Trip
We were in Charleston last weekend for homecoming. Jared, Sean, and I had a good time, and you were a part of all our best stories and greatest memories. We miss you brother. A weekend in Charleston will never be the same.

Christi
You do not know me. I just want to express my sorrow and prayers to you and everyone else's lives Trip had touch. I knew Trip and Kristy from when they were much younger and though I lost contact from them they have always remained in my heart and I've felt they were part of my family and always will. I am so saddened by the news it is hard to write how I feel but I know that I have numerous memories of good times and I will cherish them always. God Bless

Dear Christi,

I never got to meet you, but I am Kelly, my father and Ms. Francis we're very good friends and Trip was like family to us. We had lost touch for many years, but every once and a while I would call Ms. Francis to see how Trip and Kristy we're doing. I got to see Trip in July of 06' right after my daughter was born. I was going to meet Ms. Francis and Dennis, but Trip came and suprised me and I got to catch up on old times, that was the last time I got to see him. The fondest memory I have of Trip was when he and my brother we're playing Nintendo and I was goofing off and fell off the water bed and bit my toungue all the way through,.... and Trip and my brother we're mad they had to pause their game.... and go to the hospital. I have so many memories of him, and I just heard of his death today when I called his mom. I am so sorry for your loss, and you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope to one day meet you. God Bless You,
Kelly

Christi,It has been quite awhile since I last spoke with you. I am so very sorry to hear of your loss, and all of our prayers, and blessings, sincerely go out to you, your family and Trip's family.

Dr. Christi,
I remember when I was young and met you for the first time at one of the reunions and thought that I had one beautiful cousin, inside and out. Any man that deserved to have your love needed to be very special, and Trip was most certainly that. I do not say this only to make you feel better, but with the hope that you believe every word. I have always loved being with your dad and brothers at camp and getting to really know Trip there was great. From the minute I met Trip it was clear that I would never consider him my cousin's husband, but my cousin. At camp, I got to spend a lot of time with him that I wouldn't have ever had without it, and I am very thankful for that. The reason that I know Trip was special is that he effortlessly got along with everyone. When Trip was around you kind of just had to look at him, and listen to him, you felt compelled to. A couple of us younger guys would joke with Trip that we hoped to one day grow up into the man that Trip was.
I cannot imagine what you are going through. I have thought about you, Uncle T, Matt, Mike, and Jack every day since it happened. I can't understand why it always seems that the most amazing people have to endure such bad things, but I know it all happens for some bigger reason. I hope that you find some strength in knowing that the family is here for you, and we love you.

Christi,

I am so grateful that I got the chance to know Trip. He was one of the best men I have ever associated with. Every year I would look forward to going on the camping trip and getting to know him better. He was always up for anything at anytime. You never saw him without that contagious smile on his face. I loved him and thought of him as my cousin. I am so sorry for your loss and you are in my prayers.

Love,

Dear Christi:

I think about you and your family everyday - and everytime i think of you I think of Trip, and how i wish I had gotten to know him better. Every May when my brothers, dad and Jidu arrived home from the camping trip, they would tell us all these amazing stories about Trip and our family. They would tell me that he is just an amazing person to know just a great man. I know my brothers in particular had a special bond with him and they would tell me about all the sports they would play and the talks they would have with him during the camping trip. You are in my prayers everyday Christi, and I love you.

Love, Angela

To My Dear Son

Happy Birthday!!! 29 today!!!
I keep writing you a letter telling you how important you are in my life, but it never sounds good enough, so I start over. One of these days, I will get it right and post it here for all the world to know just how important you are to me. I Love You My Son and I know you are celebrating in a wonderful place. Happy Birthday!!!

Dear Friends and Family of Tripp Page,

I only learned of Tripp's death a few days ago. I am the photographer at SCDOT, where Tripp worked. I was out of state at the time and when I got back three weeks later, no one in Columbia told me of the loss of one of our employees in Charleston.

I only met Tripp a few times, but those times were memorable. I took his portrait when he started the Civil Engineering Training program at SCDOT. And while I've taken lots of photos of people, I remembered Tripp because he had a look and free spirit that didn't seem to be your typical engineer. I remember him borrowing someone's tie and coat for his photo. I had the impression that he was much more a "no coat and tie" surfer kind of guy than your usual engineer. I also photographed him at the CET graduation and ran into him from time to time at SCDOT events.

I can see by the volume of notes in this guest book how many people whose lives he touched. I'm so sorry for your loss.

A letter to my son-in law

Dear Trip,
I have been working on this letter for some time now...refined and rewrote it a dozen times...and still can't find the right words to express my gratitude for the love and joy you brought to our family. I don't know if it's a little magic or fate or what it is exactly...but, what I do know is that it's a miracle when two people find each other and dicover that they are soul-mates. You and Christi have a love that few people ever find...a love that transcends even life itself. I don't know why you were brought to us...I don't know why you were taken away so soon...all I know is that I will be eternally grateful for every moment you gave to Christi and all of us. Our lives are immeasurably changed for the precious love you brought to our family. Thank you, Trip, for sharing your love, your beautiful smile, your adorable giggle, your compassionate nature, your always-positive outlook, your enthusiasm for all that life has to offer. (I must also mention here my gratitude for always taking my side in political discussions with my family of bleeding hearts! Thank you!)
Words are insufficient to describe what your presence in our lives has meant to us, or the sadness we feel by your loss. But, I know you are watching over Christi from heaven, and protecting her just as you did so well in life. Thank you for loving her so perfectly and teaching her what true love is about. Your spirit will be within me for the rest of my days.
I miss you so much, sweetie. I will never forget all that you are.
I love you.

Christi,

I wanted to let you know that there’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think about you, and remember Trip. As you know, and have heard from so many people, Trip had such a warming presence about him. From the moment that you met him, he made you feel like you were the most important person in the world. I remember you telling me the story about your first birthday when you and Trip were dating. How he was so excited that he had baked your favorite cake that he walked it down King St. with no cover or anything. I can see him now marching down the street with a proud look on his face beaming from ear to ear. I think that’s how I’ll always remember Trip – with a gigantic smile on his face (well, that and him telling me that watching Dawson’s Creek was one of his “guilty pleasures”). I feel like I’m one of the lucky ones because I got to meet and know Trip, if only for a short time. Take care and I hope to see you soon.

Love,
Beth

Dear Trip,
I first want to apologize for not telling you to put your seatbelt on when we got in the car to go to the hotel. I’m the older brother and need to be the one to guide you, Mike, and Jack at all times to make sure you are looked after and do the right thing. I truly hope you did not suffer when you left us to go on to heaven.
Since you passed away we have all thought about how we should have or could have done things differently to give us more time with you during this life. However, after speaking to many Reverends and Priests I feel better about being able to see you again in the next life. I also feel better about the place you’re in right now and that you are looking down on all of us as you are at peace.
I do however need to ask you a favor, and look after my sister. She needs to know that you are with her and that you are looking after her each and every day. Christi needs you with her so she can keep your spirit alive for all of the family and friends. I need you to pass on your strength to her and help her get through these tough times. She is strong but still needs help. I pledge to do everything I can to help her as well.
From my end, I will take what you have taught me about life and make every effort to live each day like you would live. I will put my faith and family first and everything else second. I will love more, laugh more, and most of all live more.
I know you would want me to look after my sister and make sure she is taken care of and happy. I know you would also want me to make fun of her when she does dumb stuff.

I’ll look forward to the day when we all reunite in heaven and we’re together forever. Until then, I have a lot of work to do live a life as full as yours.

With love,
Your brother Matt