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Inspired by Casey’s journey and Jimmy’s legacy, readers from around the world have shared their own experiences of love, loss, and the extraordinary ways connection endures. These heartfelt stories remind us that healing often begins when we realize we are not alone—and that in telling our stories, we keep the bonds with our loved ones alive.

Isaiah 65:24

Casey Gauntt
July 1, 2011

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Conversations With Heaven

Casey Gauntt
July 3, 2011

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La Carta

Casey Gauntt
July 5, 2011

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The Letter-The Story

Casey Gauntt
July 9, 2011

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To Jimmy, From Ryan

Casey Gauntt
July 11, 2011

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To Jimmy, From Erik

Casey Gauntt
July 13, 2011

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Patti and Ma (1962)

Moments With Ma, By Patti Johnson

Casey Gauntt
August 1, 2011

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Lions On The Bridge

Casey Gauntt
September 19, 2011

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The Box, By Patti Johnson

Casey Gauntt
October 27, 2011

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Jimmy and Me

Casey Gauntt
March 8, 2012

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The Program

Casey Gauntt
March 10, 2012

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The Iwo Jima Letter

Casey Gauntt
April 18, 2012

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Impossible Germany

Casey Gauntt
August 31, 2012

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Siddhartha means - he who has found meaning of his existence --and-- he who has attained his goals

Happy Birthday, Sis

Casey Gauntt
November 8, 2012

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Barb’s mother, Henrietta, had written this birthday wish for her daughter’s 34th birthday—57 years earlier.

Happy Birthday, Barb

Casey Gauntt
November 8, 2012

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Queen Mary School in London

Ginger Poet Adonis – by Dave Yendler

Casey Gauntt
April 22, 2013

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Casey and John in 1977

For Nika

Casey Gauntt
June 14, 2013

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Why I Believe in Angels

Casey Gauntt
November 4, 2013

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Just A Splash

Hilary Gauntt
August 12, 2014

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The Other Letter – a film by Steve Date

Steve Date
October 22, 2014

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Let It Be – The Video

Steve Date
November 17, 2014

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Trust Me, Michael

Casey Gauntt
August 26, 2015

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A Thanksgiving Message 2015

Casey Gauntt
November 25, 2015

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Christian Big Bear Ski Trip

I’m Christian

Christopher Ramirez
May 29, 2018

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TIP VOLUNTEER

Casey Gauntt
December 8, 2019

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THOSE SIGNS THEY SEND US

Kimberly Higgins.
January 15, 2020

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Author Bios

Casey and Jimmy-Zion National Park 2008

Casey Gauntt

…is a retired attorney and former senior executive of a major San Diego real estate company. He lives in Solana Beach, California, with his wife, Hilary. Casey grew up in Itasca, Illinois, graduated Lake Park High School in 1968, and received B.S., JD and MBA degrees from the University of Southern California.

Alexander Grant-The Man Who Couldn’t Be Drowned

July 25, 2025

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Jimmy Gauntt

…was born and raised in Solana Beach and graduated from Torrey Pines High School in 2002.   A prestigious Trustee Scholar at the University of Southern California, he majored in English and Spanish. He authored six plays, five screenplays, and a multitude of poems and short stories.

Beginning in 2010, the USC English Department annually bestows the Jimmy Gauntt Memorial Award—aka “The Jimmy”—to the top graduates in English.  Jimmy passed over to the other side in 2008 at age 24.

Featured Stories

WHEN THE VEIL COMES DOWN

Casey Gauntt

Read The Story WHEN THE VEIL COMES DOWN

JOHN AND BEN-FRIENDS FOREVER

Casey Gauntt

Read The Story JOHN AND BEN-FRIENDS FOREVER

Christian Big Bear Ski Trip

I’m Christian

Christopher Ramirez

Read The Story I’m Christian

uffering is the only honest work

Suffering Is the Only Honest Work- The First Book

Casey Gauntt

Read The Story Suffering Is the Only Honest Work- The First Book

One Suitcase

Casey Gauntt

Read The Story One Suitcase

The Other Letter – a film by Steve Date

Steve Date

Read The Story The Other Letter – a film by Steve Date

The Storeis

Dreams Guitars and Highways

Casey Gauntt

Read The Story Dreams Guitars and Highways

The Fraternity

Casey Gauntt

Read The Story The Fraternity

How to write a beautiful condolence card to someone who has lost a child

Casey Gauntt

Read The Story How to write a beautiful condolence card to someone who has lost a child

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