Published C&J 11/27/08 PRECIOUS JESSICA NOEL McCawley 11/18/86 - 10/21/06 A daily thought A constant tear A silent wish That you were here Loving & Missing You Everyday Mama, Daddy, Lisa, Gary, & Jenifer http://jessica-mccawley.memory -of.com/
Thank you Teri
This memory site was created in loving memory of our Precious Jessica Noel McCawley who was born in Kentucky on November 18, 1986 and was killed by two drunk drivers on October 21, 2006 at the age of 19 years, 11 months, and three days. On November 18, 1986, God blessed our family with the most beautiful baby girl who was truly an Angel on this earth. Our Precious Jessica has a most wonderful heart of gold, and only looks for and sees the good in everyone she meets. Our Precious Jessica lights up any room with her enchanting smile, and her laughter is so very contagious. Our Precious Jessica is missed so dearly and so deeply by her father, Gary, her brother, Gary, her sisters, Lisa and Jenifer, and her mama. We forever keep Our Precious Jessica's love, smile, memories, and beauty in our hearts, minds, and souls forever.
Jessica Noel McCawley Our precious JESSICA NOEL MCCAWLEY 11/18/86 - 10/21/06 Your beautiful, sweet memories will last a lifetime. So will the heartache. Forever Love, Mama, Daddy, Lisa, Bud, and Jennifer
October 21, 2008 We received our much awaited telephone call from the Parole Board. The Parole Board heard our pleas for Justice and in their wisdom have advised the Monster who murdered our Precious Jessica Noel will Serve out his time. He will not be reconsidered for Parole and will serve out the remainder of his time.
So many thank yous to all our wonderful friends and family for prayers, support, remebering our Precious Jessica Noel and lighting candles. May God Bless You all!!
Photos of Our Precious Jessica Noel's Garden Taken on June 1, 2008
Our Precious Jessica Noel presence to us to show she is always by our sides, and we are never alone.
Our Precious Jessica Noel beside the Pond her Daddy put in Precious Jessica Noel's Garden. Thank you Daddy
Thank you Baby Girl Loving & Missing You With Every Breath We Take
We would like to thank everyone who wrote letters, have been at court proceedings in the Quest for Justice For Our Precious Jessica Noel and the Safety of the Community, and for all the support and prayers from all.
If I am late in responding to any emails I do apologize. Since April, I have been emotionally and physically drained from Court Proceedings.
One Murderer was set free April 21, 2008, only being convicted of Reckless Driving, DUI, and Driving on a Suspended License. How heart wrenching this verdict by a Jury was.
When we appeared in Court on July 2, 2008, for Formal Sentencing of the other Murderer I was only allowed to touch on parts of my Victim Impact Statement. Other Victim Impact Statements prepared by family were not allowed to be read in Court. My understanding is Judge McDonald is not allowing Shock Probation, and also stated he is recommending that there is no Parole (however, this decision will be in the hands of the Parole Board).
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After four grueling days at the Hall of Injustice we have not received any Justice for Our Precious Jessica Noel. On April 24, 2008, after closing arguments (Mr. Doll, Commonwealth Prosecutor did an excellent job with the State’s closing argument), the Jurors took only TWO hours to come back with their atrocious and shocking verdicts. (My guess is they were tired and ready to go home??)
Colbert – No Murder or Manslaughter – but Reckless Driving, DUI (.20 -.25), and driving on a revoked license (revoked from Florida for ten months). Colbert’s Attorney hired at the taxpayer’s expense a Crash Analysis Expert. (The Commonwealth chose not to hire a Crash Analysis Expert – at our first meeting the Commonwealth was concerned about having to do so (my only conclusion is they did not want to spend the dollars to do so). Colbert served ONLY 16 months for the Murder of our Precious Jessica Noel. The Community has now once again been placed in danger as he now has an opportunity and is likely to Drink, Drive, and Injure, Maim or Murder again while under the influence.
Roberts – No Murder but Guilty of Manslaughter II, and DUI (.19)
NO JUSTICE FOR OUR PRECIOUS JESSICA NOEL MURDERED BY DRUNK DRIVERS IN KENTUCKY
Monday, April 28, 2008, despite all our efforts the Penalty Phase did not go well. The Jurors came back with a recommended sentence of 7 ½ years, Manslaughter II – eligible for parole after 20% of sentence is served.
I can assure you we will not let Our Precious Jessica Noel down and will appear at every Parole Hearing with our Victim Impact Statement.
We will be receiving from the Prosecutors Office a form which can be filled out, and letters can be attached as to why we feel the Judge should IMPOSE THE MAXIMUM of 10 years. Please contact me by email and I can forward the form to you. We would greatly appreciate if you can complete the form and if you wish to attach a letter be sent to The Honorable Judge Martin McDonald. We can only pray and hope that Judge McDonald will take the forms, letters, and Our Victim Impact Statement into consideration when Formal Sentencing is announced. These forms and letters are sent to the Correction Facility and available to the Parole Board.
Again we ask for any and all Support for Our Precious Jessica Noel and the Safety of the Community.
For all the support and Prayers for Our Precious Jessica Noel and family we sincerely thank you.
Mona, Gary, Lisa, Gary Jr., Jenifer & Precious Jessica Noel
501.020 Definition of mental states. (3) "Wantonly" -- A person acts wantonly with respect to a result or to a circumstance described by a statute defining an offense when he is aware of and consciously disregards a substantial and unjustifiable risk that the result will occur or that the circumstance exists. The risk must be of such nature and degree that disregard thereof constitutes a gross deviation from the standard of conduct that a reasonable person would observe in the situation. A person who creates such a risk but is unaware thereof solely by reason of voluntary intoxication also acts wantonly with respect thereto. 507.020 Murder. (1) A person is guilty of murder when: (b) Including, but not limited to, the operation of a motor vehicle under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to human life, he wantonly engages in conduct which creates a grave risk of death to another person and thereby causes the death of another person. (2) Murder is a capital offense.
On May 9, 2007, the Monument was placed for our Precious Jessica Noel, who we miss more and more with each passing hour, each day. The Front of the Monument has an Angel etched that was chosen by Jenifer. The Photo of our Precious Jessica Noel was chosen by Gary Jr., Lisa, and Jenifer The back of the Monument tells the story of our Precious Jessica Noel. An etched Precious Moment Angel on the telephone (Our Precious Jessica collected Precious Moments, loved to talk on the telephone, and every moment with our Precious Jessica Noel was Precious.) The Loving Inscription was written by Gary Jr., and Lisa. Jessica's father and I chose the picture of our Precious Jessica serving a volleyball (Our Precious Jessica Loved playing volleyball and received most ACES Served Awards for each season at Valley Traditional High School)
McCAWLEY, JESSICA, 19, of Louisville, died Saturday, October 21, 2006. She was a student at Jefferson Community College, a server at Mr. Lou's Country Kitchen, and a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. She was the beloved daughter of Gary and Ramona McCawley; a loving sister to Lisa, Jenifer and Gary McCawley Jr.; grandparents, James and Marie Wright and Rachel McCawley; and great-grandmother, Hazel Thompson. Funeral is 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Catholic Church, 6901 Dixie Hwy., with burial in St. Andrew's Church Cemetery. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Monday and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy. Published in The Courier-Journal on 10/22/2006.
Jessica Noel McCawley
OUR PRECIOUS JESSICA NOEL MCCAWLEY 11/18/86-10/21/06 Queen of our hearts. Deep in our hearts.You will always stay. Loved and remembered everyday. We should be together on your 21st birthday. Love Forever, Mama, Daddy, Lisa, Gary Jr., & Jenifer Published in The Courier-Journal on 11/18/07
Jessica Noel McCawley OUR PRECIOUS JESSICA NOEL McCAWLEY 11/18/86-10/21/06 Your love is like the wind. We can't see it, but we can feel it. Your love has touched us all and with us all you will always be. Always and forever loving you Mama, Daddy, Lisa, Gary Jr., & Jenifer Published in The Courier-Journal on 10/21/2007.
Family Struggling To Cope With 19-Year-Old's Death By Frances Kuo (LOUISVILLE) -- A 19-year-old woman with big dreams for the future was killed in a car crash over the weekend, and now Jessica McCawley's family is trying to deal with their loss, comforted by the support of those she touched. WAVE 3's Frances Kuo reports. It was a routine Ramona McCawley could always count on from her daughter, Jessica. "She'd walk out the door, 'I'm going to work,' and give me a kiss. 'I love you.' Every phone call, it was always, 'I love you mama.'" But that routine came to a tragic end on Saturday. "She was going to be home at 11 o'clock on Saturday morning," Ramona says. Instead, around four that morning, Jessica was killed on Dixie Highway near Gagle Avenue when the car she was riding in, turned in front of a mini-van and was struck. "We're trying to understand why she's been taken from us too soon, and I'll probably never have that answer," Ramona says. A few miles away, the mood at Mr. Lou's Restaurant where Jessica worked hasn't been the same. "The atmosphere for the employees is depressing, your mind is someplace else." Jessica had worked at the restaurant for three years. Her co-worker, Renee Neal, says "she was always playing and joking around with you. Even when we were slammed, she was still joking around." Now a jar sits on the counter to collect donations for Jessica's family. Renee says that "Every single customer, whether they knew Jessica or not, has given something." Reflecting on Jessica's death has made her friends reflect on life. "I had my mom in town this weekend," Renee says, "and when I went home, I hugged her." A simple gesture Ramona McCawley treasures now more than ever. What happened happened, it can't be changed. And God's going to take care of her now, and she's going to watch over us." So far, Jessica's friends have raised nearly $400 for her family. Jessica was a student at Jefferson Community College and had plans to become a teacher or pediatrician. She was also voted Homecoming Queen last year at Valley Traditional High. Both the driver of the car Jessica was riding in and the driver of the minivan were hospitalized, but their injuries were not considered life-threatening. Online Reporter: Frances Kuo Online Producer: Michael Dever
My Heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the many wonderful people who have created so many beautiful and special graphics for our Precious Jessica Noel and for your beautiful tributes. May God Bless you all and your Precious Angels.
Mona, Part of your signature always includes a picture of your precious Jessica Noel. I know we love to see our angel's names on graphics but you remind me that we never grow tired of seeing their precious smiles. I hope you don't mind that I made a graphic with your precious daughter and it's at the forum. She's so beautiful. Hugs, Dianne~Nicky's Mom Dianne, Thank you so very much, Mona, Precious Jessica Noel's Mama
I Promise by: Dianne Marie NeMier I promise I won't cry forever But I need to just today. I promise I will remember How to live and how to play. I promise that I'll dry my tears When the heartache goes away. I promise that it won't take years But I need another day. I promise that I'll live my life As you would want me to. I promise when I'm facing strife I'll face it straight and true. I promise I will endeavor To do the best I can each day. I promise I won't cry forever But I need to just today. Loving and missing Our Precious Jessica Noel Forever
A Child that loses a parent is an orphan. A man that loses his wife is a widower. A woman that loses her husband is a widow. There is no name for a parent that loses a child. There is no word to describe the pain.
The Peace Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi has long been a meaningful prayer to me.
I read the Prayer last night and thought so much of how our Precious Jessica lived through the words to The Peace Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi
Our Precious Jessica never has hatred in her heart always wanting to share her love, Our Precious Jessica is always so forgiving Our Precious Jessica always believes you can do anything you want if you put your heart in it. Our Precious Jessica always brings so much light to everyone who knows her. Our Precious Jessica can always cheer you up Our Precious Jessica is always ready to listen to anyone and give you her shoulder to cry on. Our Precious Jessica always loves to give gifts even when there is no occasion – just to say I love you and to make you smile. Peace Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; when there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood, as to understand, to be loved as to love; for it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Words Left Unsaid!
I didn't get to say "goodbye", And all the words I wanted you to hear. I should have said them when I had my chance, But I thought that you would always be near.
I ran out of time to let you know, Just how much you meant to me. I should have told you, but I thought you knew, But now I will never know, if you really did see.
When l talk to you in my prayers at night, I hope you can hear all I have to say. I would have told you, if only I could, Have had you back for one more day.
Perhaps there were words you wanted to say also, That were left unsaid by you. But I do know that you loved me, As you knew that I loved you too.
We should always say what we feel in our heart, As tomorrow may never come. Speak those words today as you feel them, And never lose your chance to tell someone.
The Invite / Precious Jessica Noel's Mama (Mama)
The Invite Thank you for inviting me But home is where I should be I don’t make good company Nerves fray around too many It’s very kind of you to ask But tiring wearing my mask The grocery store is enough Getting home and feeling rough So...
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My Baby Girl / Precious Jessica Noel's Mama (Mama)
My Baby Girl My Baby Girl so sweet Sharing an ice cream treat On a sunny day bright With a wind blowing light Together on the beach With seashells in our reach To God each day I pray To take away the grey No color in my world In a ball I stay curled ...
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How Can This Be / Mama Always Loving U. My Precious Jessica (Mama)
Jessica Homecoming Queen Homecoming Queen of our Hearts Homecoming Queen full of Joy Homecoming Queen always Sweet Homecoming Queen ever True Homecoming Queen I’m so Blue Homecoming Queen just for you Homecoming Queen mend our Hearts Days witho...
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How Can This Be / Mama Always Loving U. My Precious Jessica (Mama)
HOW CAN THIS BE Tell me how this can be Refusing just can’t see Nightmare cleared from my head With you safe in your bed Always searching for you In crowds without a clue On the couch I will sleep Teary eyes I will weep Forever in my Heart I am...
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Two Hearts / Mama Always Loving U. My Precious Jessica (Mama)
Two Hearts Our two hearts beating as one How now am I to go on An emptiness inside me Now no longer can I be They can’t see the endless pain Each day is a total drain No never can I be whole Will I be free of my hole When you come home I&rsqu...
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My Mom, Precious Jessica's Memaw brought this poem to me and I can hear my Precious Jessica speaking these words to us. When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see; If the sun should rise and find your eyes, all filled with tears for me; I wish so much you wouldn't cry, the way you did today, while thinking of the many things, we didn't get to say. I know how much you love me, as much as I love you, and each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too; But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, that an Angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand, and said my place was ready, in heaven far above, and that I'd have to leave behind, all those I dearly love. But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye, for all life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die. I had so much to live for, so much yet to do, it seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you. I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad, I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday, just even for awhile, I'd say goodbye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized, that this could never be, for emptiness and memories, would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss come tomorrow, I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home. When God looked down and smiled at me, from His great golden throne, He said, "This is eternity, and all I've promised you". Today for life on earth is past, but here it starts anew. I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last, and since each day's the same day, there's no longing for the past.
But you have been so faithful, so trusting and so true. Though there were times you did some things, you knew you shouldn't do. But you have been forgiven and now at last you're free. So won't you take my hand and share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart, for every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart.
The Best of All Friends
The Best of All Friends By: Jessica McCawley
Over the years, I have discovered myself searching for a best friend. I was always searching for someone to share joys with, to share my sorrows with, to cry on, someone with an open ear, and to have an open ear for them. It is to be said, “A best friend is like a needle in a haystack, they are so hard to find.” Anonymous. Though, I have learned that while I have been yearning for so long, I’ve had one in front of me my whole life… my mother. A mother is a gift from God. As I have grown up, I have come to realize that my mother is the only person who has never lied or taken advantage of me, gave me wrong advice, and she is the only person, besides myself, who knows what is best for me. She is like the guardian angel that guides me through my life.
My mother and I have shared many experiences together, both good and bad. The good we will always remember for something to look back on, and the bad we put behind us, but remember so they do not happen again. Putting aside all the bad, we have also shared many great experiences together. She has always been there to support me in every sport I’ve played. She was always there to witness the wins I’ve accomplished and the losses I’ve suffered. I probably couldn’t tell you the last game she’s missed. The attendance to these events makes me want to work harder and it shows me that she’s concerned about the activities I’m interested in. We also enjoy playing sports together, especially her favorite, tennis. My mother is a true comic when it comes to playing sports. She isn’t well coordinated, so anytime she swings a bat or a racket, she swings around with it. A few years ago, each weekend we would gather out family for a game of softball at the park. When it would be my mom’s turn to bat, everyone in the field would get a smile on their face and start scooting in. It would always take her at least five minutes to her stance, holding the bat way above her head. When the pitch came, she’d take a shot at hitting it, but instead she would miss and when her swing was completed, she would end up in the stance she started in. “Let’s go Mom, You can do it!” I shouted to her. “This one’s for you Jess!” she shouted back. However no one else in the field could do anything but laugh. I just feel I have to give her credit for never giving up. I am very thankful that I have as good of a mother as I do. Some people are not as fortunate to have the kind of person I have around every day. Yes, I will admit we fight, and no I don’t agree with everything she says, but a mother always knows best. I can surely say that she is definitely the on who makes me want to be a better person. (12/12/04)
Our Gifts
Our Gifts
Each of us has special gifts That come into our lives They help us out and give us lifts And give us strength and pride.
When there is pain They're right by your side Trying to make your days more bright Making sure that you and everything is alright.
These gifts we should be thankful for Also known as our parents They make us special in every way. And Love us more than words could ever say.
My greatest gift from you was… Bringing me into this world And letting me be called Your little baby girl
BY: Jessica McCawley March 23, 2000
My Sister, My Best Friend Jennifer Mccawley 3rd Period Memoir
My Sister, My Best Friend I have a sister whose name is Jessica and she has been an excellent role model for me throughout my life. Jessica is the type of sister and best friend every girl would like to have.
Over the years she has had an influence on my life in more ways than one. As I have been growing up, my sister has been there every day to help guide me through the life I am living and has helped to make sure that I am making the best choices for me and those around me. By us being close in age, I have seen some of the things she did when she was the age that I am now and by the choices she has made; it has helped teach me about decision making. I have learned through her mistakes and accomplishments what is right and what is wrong.
My sister has always been the type to always follow her heart no matter what others say or do. This is just one of the qualities that I personally admire about her. Others may see differently from me, but I strongly believe between being a leader or follower, that she is a leader.
Together, we have shared so much about our lives. Such things as what we want right now, for the future, our dreams, secrets, hopes and fears. We can talk about anything and everything, we are like best friends. Volleyball last year was a great season, not only did we win districts; I was able to play with my sister.
Through the years, she has been there for me with a listening ear and comforting words. She is such an understanding person with extreme patience. There is not anyone else that I can rely on to stick around friend wise other than her, and truthfully it does not bother me.
I have made mistakes in my life and have done things I am not so proud of now. Through these times, she was there, even when others were not. Jessica has never once judge me based on what happened because somehow she understood me in a way no one else did.
Jessica has always been an outgoing and positive person. Being around her helps me see things in a different perspective. As years go by and we grow up, we continue to stay close but also we are growing apart all at the same time. She is getting busy with school, work, and her boyfriend so there is less time for us. My sister, no matter the age, will always be kept in a special place in my heart. Words cannot begin to explain all the love and appreciation I have for her. No one can match up or compare to the relationship that I have shared with my sister.
On the Road Again By: Jessica McCawley Written 12/7/03
On the Road Again By: Jessica McCawley
After doing two lessons of driving lessons, it was finally time to take my drivers test. It was scheduled as my third driving lesson on July 29, 2003 at 8:00 a.m. I was so nervous especially since it was so early in the morning. However, I realized that if you believe in yourself you can accomplish anything you want. The feeling that I had my chance to get it made me so happy, but I was also stuck with the sense of fear that I may fail. As 7:00a.m. arrived, I headed out to meet my challenge. Butterflies were rolling around in my stomach, but I literally forced myself to stay calm, or else I would really mess up. When I arrived to the driving course, I waited for about fifteen minutes until they finally called my name. “Jessica McCawley” I heard the lady say, “you’re up!” I couldn’t believe it, it was finally my turn. All I could do was tell myself in my head, “Jessica, just stay calm and remember everything you were taught.” The thing I worried about most was performing the task of parallel parking, but as I approached the area to do it, I whipped right in and right out. After that, I knew I had it covered! The lady who was evaluating me made me quite paranoid at times. She was constantly marking or writing on her sheet, and I had not a clue what it was she was saying. Though I brushed it off and kept my head up and continued on my way. As the two of us made our way back to the front of the course, my observer informed me that I had passed my test with an 86%. A sigh of relief had then taken over me. All that time I spent worrying over nothing! Sometimes I think that if I would have not been so nervous, I would have performed even better. This test taught me a lot about life. I learned that you cannot worry about the bad things that can happen. You have to always be positive about it and the things you do in life. The results will come out a lot better than you expect.
This memory site was created in loving memory of our Precious Jessica Noel McCawley who was born in Kentucky on November 18, 1986 and was killed by two drunk drivers on October 21, 2006 at the age of 19 years, 11 months, and three days. On November 18, 1986, God blessed our family with the most beautiful baby girl who was truly an Angel on this earth. Our Precious Jessica has a most wonderful heart of gold, and only looks for and sees the good in everyone she meets. Our Precious Jessica lights up any room with her enchanting smile, and her laughter is so very contagious. Our Precious Jessica is missed so dearly and so deeply by her father, Gary, her brother, Gary, her sisters, Lisa and Jenifer, and her mama. 
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My Sister, My Best Friend
but I was also stuck with the sense of fear that I may fail. 
were rolling around in my stomach, but I literally forced myself to stay calm, or else I would really mess up. When I arrived to the driving course, I waited for about fifteen minutes until they finally called my name. “Jessica McCawley” I heard the lady say, “you’re up!” I couldn’t believe it, it was finally my turn. All I could do was tell myself in my head, “Jessica, just stay calm and remember everything you were taught.” The thing I worried about most was performing the task of parallel parking, but as I approached the area to do it, I whipped right in and right out. After that, I knew I had it covered! 
She was constantly marking or writing on her sheet, and I had not a clue what it was she was saying. Though I brushed it off and kept my head up and continued on my way. 
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