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Condolence From: Karelann Wiemert-Herkaler
Condolence: You stole my heart, the day you were born...the most beautiful and precious accomplishment of my life! I adore you, always...you see, no matter how much you want men to see you as a grown man, a mother always holds her child locked in that first memory of when we first get to hold you and see your infant face. That moment is imprinted in a mother's heart and in my mind, for eternity. I see the future in your eyes...innocence, love, loyalty and selflessness...you are mine...I know I only borrow you from heaven for just a little while, but I know I am so blessed by God that He chose above all to carry you in my body, but in my heart, my mind and my soul for all eternity!
Every memory, every moment, I treasure each one! I love you and i miss you-not a day or a minute goes by without thinking of you, always!...xoxo-mom
Saturday October 10, 2015
Condolence From: THE FARRELL FAMILY
Condolence: NO FRIEND WHO PASSES THROUGH OUR LIVES EVER GOES TRULY AWAY YOU HAVE GONE OVER THE RAINBOW BRIDGE TO PEACE IN HEAVEN WE WILL MISS YOU FAREWELL OUR FRIEND
Tuesday October 06, 2015
Condolence From: Gail Petriello
Condolence: Dear Johnny, I have never met you but feel like I have known you all of your life. I am very close to your Mom actually I am her Surrogate Mom here on earth and the Grandmother of your little brother. Your Mom has told me so may stories about you and we talk about you all the time. I always hoped to meet you in person so I could welcome you officially into our family. Just know you have a loving family Mom, Michael, Melannie, Constantine and also me. God Bless you. until we meet in heaven.
Monday October 05, 2015
Condolence From: Mike petriello
Condolence: Johnny was loved by all.His mom,sister,little brother and myself. There is nothing we wouldn't do for him. We would go to the end of the earth and back him.You will be sincerely missed but never forgotten.

Love you always,

Mike,Mom,Melannie,and
Constantine
Monday October 05, 2015
Condolence From: Edwin
Condolence: Greatest memories i hold are memories on the bus headed, and returning from charter. We would play naruto cards, psp, and overall have a great time. John was a funny kid with a huge heart, he always showed his tough side but was the greatest friend ive ever had. He didn't have much friends, and honestly didn't need them because he made the best with the quarters he had. I love him and miss him, and hope to one day be reunited so we can laugh and joke around like the good old days. Miss you buddy, Race in Paradise
Saturday October 03, 2015
Condolence From: Alicia
Condolence: Still feels so unreal. Feels like just yesterday we were walking around the country club. You'll forever be in my heart. Rest easy sweet john, watch over me! Xoxo
Saturday October 03, 2015
Condolence From: Karelann Herkaler-Artale
Condolence: Stillness filled the heavens on crucifixion day.
some say it rained, i dont know if its true...
I can just imagine, ten thousand Angels crying.
that would seem like rain, to me and you.

The Angels allnstoodnready-to take Him From the tree,they waited for the words, from His own voice.
when He asked the Father, "why hast Thou forsaken me?"
They watched the Savior die of His own choice...

I've never seen ten thousand Angels cry...
bitni'm sure they did as they stood by-
And watched the Savior die...
God turned His head away...He couldn't bear the sight-it must have looked like rain, when ten
Thousand Angels cried...

As the SON slipped away...the skies turned to grey...
and when Jesus gave His all, that's when the tears began to fall...

I LOVE YOU, MY SON...XOXO-MOM
Saturday October 03, 2015
Condolence From: Karelann Herkaler-Artale
Condolence: Stillness filled the heavens on crucifixion day.
some say it rained, i dont know if its true...
I can just imagine, ten thousand Angels crying.
that would seem like rain, to me and you.

The Angels all stood ready-to take Him From the tree,they waited for the words, from His own voice.
when He asked the Father, "why hast Thou forsaken me?"
They watched the Savior die of His own choice...

I've never seen ten thousand Angels cry...
bitni'm sure they did as they stood by-
And watched the Savior die...
God turned His head away...He couldn't bear the sight-it must have looked like rain, when ten
Thousand Angels cried...

As the SON slipped away...the skies turned to grey...
and when Jesus gave His all, that's when the tears began to fall...

I LOVE YOU, MY SON...XOXO-MOM
Saturday October 03, 2015