To the entire Johnson family,
I lost my fabulous nephew 5-6-05. Head on collision on Hwy 60, between the 2 lane stretch of hwy from St. James to Butterfield. First and foremost....My heart aches deeply for you, and it does get better, yet never goes away. I completely understand the roadside memorial - we too have a small roadside memorial where he died at...he was on his motorcyle...yes, had a helemt on, but wasnt planning on a head on collision that evening - his best friend wittnesed the whole ordeal. A young lady lost track of the 2 lane switch from a 4 lane switch and ran smack into him. Thank God Jamies friend has now recieved therapy and is now trying to continue to recover from this life alterting vision. I think about that little gal everyday, and pray she is well, and doing OK - I just feel bad for her - it is what it was...A accident. If I can help, please contact me - we have fought hard for Jamies Lee's death, and now have Mn DOT fixing the 2 lane stretchs of highway, that has caused so very many unexplained, unexceptable deaths. Please know my heart is with you and your family -I know it's difficult to understand, but Josh is in such a good place now...His death leaves many hearts grieving, and I understand that. We contiue to keep Jamies memory alive with yearly memorials run, raising money for the Windom Youth Hockey Association. As of today, we have raised over 25,000 dollors - and are already knee deep in to the next run, the weekend before Labor Day. Stay stong in your fight to keep his memory alive - Most folks do not understand that the memorial is kept for the living, to continue to visit, talk with, of just pain sit with and read a book - I myself find it most soothing. I am currently dying of 2 terminal illness's, and at times are actually jealous of my dearest Jamie Lee, and how I wish I could go to be with him. God's plan is not quite clear to me at this point, but I am not here to question his plan. Keep up the good fight - I admire your continued strength and courage - it's a good thing, and I wish you continued strength and peace.
On a brighter note...I turn 50 tomorrow!!! I am so excited! For a woman who was suppose to be gone in 02!!! Yeahhhh!! Peace be to you and your family,
Most Sincerely,
Phyllis Lindemann