Another Christmas Day…2011 
I pull into the cemetery; I park by your grave. 
I try to be strong, I try to be brave. 
I feel pain in my heart as I see your name in stone, 
I stand there helpless and once again, I feel so alone. 
I shuffle the dirt and grass on the ground below as I fight the tears, 
Telling myself, I can’t believe you have been dead for six long years. 
I think of all the holidays we have missed with you over these past six years, 
I weep so hard because I can’t stop the never ending tears. 
People say it will “get better over time”, I wish it was TRUE, 
People who say these things do not see me standing by your grave, missing you. 
Another Christmas Day without you, my darling daughter Daniele Marie, 
Another Christmas Day wishing I could change the past so your death never had to be. 
Rest in Heavenly peace my beautiful child; shine your loving light from heaven above, 
We keep you in our thoughts and prayers each and every day, you are forever loved. 

This memorial website was created in the memory of our forever loved one, Danielle Marie Plourde who was born in Hartford, Connecticut on January 04, 1995 and was taken from her earthly home on February 20, 2006 at the age of 11.

The Song playing in the background was especially written for Danielle Marie. It was written and recorded by Dan Sweetman. Dan is a songwriter and performer from Southington, CT.

We are SO VERY GRATEFUL that Danielle Marie will be remembered with this sad, yet beautiful song.

Thank you Dan

Another Day
By: John Plourde 2009

I wake each morning to face another day,
The tears on my pillow have now dried.
Each morning is just another painful way,
Of remembering you and the day you died.

The mirror shows a face that looks so old,
My eyes are soar and red from the tears I cried.
There are times when the pain of your death feels so cold,
I cannot escape this terrible grief, no matter where I hide.

My beautiful daughter, I miss you more than words can say,
I cannot get that horrible day out of my mind, although I have tried.
The phone call, the terrible news and visions are always in the way.
Grief shows no mercy and takes me on a terrible never-ending ride.

My mask protects and helps me through each challenge I face,
I promise you this; my endless love for you will never fade away.
Tonight, as I rest my head on my pillow, I pray you are in a peaceful place,
I say a prayer and feel thankful that when I wake, I can remember you another day. 
 

Daughter, sister, niece, grand daughter and friend
Always loving, Always Loved
Never forgotten
In our hearts for all eternity
Every day, loved and missed
Left your loving family too young and too soon
Lived, loved and laughed each day
Everyone misses you "Big D"

Missed each and every day
A true heavenly angel
Rest in heavenly peace sweet girl
In our lives and gave so much love to all
Everyone misses you Danielle Marie 

DANIELLE'S MEMORIAL PATIO , Southington CT.

Remember
I will still be here
As long as you hold me
In your memory.

Remember
When your dreams have ended
Time can be transcendent,
Just remember me.

I am the one star
That keeps burning
So brightly
It is the last light
To fade into the rising sun.

And with you
whenever you tell
My story
For I am all I've done.

Remember
I will still be here
As long as you hold me
In your memory
Remember me.

I Am that one voice
In the cold wind
That whispers
And if you listen
You'll hear me call across the sky.

As long as
I still can reach out
And touch you
Then I will never die.

Remember
I'll never leave you
If you will only
Remember me.

(Remember me.)

Remember
I will still be here
As long as you hold me
In your memory.

Remember
When your dreams have ended
Time can be transcendent
I live forever,
Remember me.

Remember me. 

Danielle Marie's Memorial Brick-Southington, CT

My Love Is With You

My love is with you Oh, sweet Danielle, what can I say?
My heart is empty without you each day.
The angel wings you wear must be so grand,
If only I could reach out and touch your hand.
Maybe then we could say good-bye
Which could help dry the tears that I cry.
Now I know that's impossible for us to do,
So let's make a deal, just me and you.
When I look to the stars at night,
You look for me with all your might.
When you see me just shine real bright,
And together we can send our love and say good night.
I miss you, Danielle, more every day,
And the emptiness I feel will not go away.
You are my daughter and will always be,
My angel in heaven looking down on me.
You will live in my heart,
And I will try to be strong,
Because, Danielle, in my heart is where you belong.
I love you, darling, sleep well, my daughter.

       Danielle Marie's Memorial Tree & Plaque-New Brunswick, Canada




A Child Of Mine

 I'll lend you for a little while
 A child of mine
For you to love while she lives
And mourn when she is dead
It may be six or seven years
Or twenty-two or three
But will you
'Til I call her back
Take care of her for me?
She'll bring her charms to gladden you
And shall her stay be brief
You'll have her lovely memories
As solace for your grief
I cannot promise she will stay
 As all from earth return
But there are lessons taught down there
That I want this child to learn
I've looked the wide world over
In my search
For teachers true and from the throngs
That crowd life's lanes I have chosen you
Now will you give her all your love?
Not think the labor vain?
Nor hate me when I call her back again?
I fancied that I heard them say
Dear Lord thy will be done
For all the joy this child shall bring
And risk of grief we'll run
We'll shower her with tenderness
And love her while we may
And for the happiness we've known
Forever grateful stay
And should the Angels call her
Much sooner than we planned
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes
And try to understand 

~Author Unknown~