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Rochelle, Corinnes Mom I want to tell you that the song that you wrote "What hurts the most" pulled me through some of the darkest months in my life. I also lost a child, my daughter Corinne passed away at 13 as well. thank you for putting into words what i was feeling.
Kym Storms I just wanted to share a thought that got me through a hard time when I lost my first child....First and foremost, Jeffrey you did not lose a son. You gained an angel.(I am writing you a song with those lyrics)I write personal poetry/poems and lyrics. You will see Alex again. Ya know, he is so happy and where he is there is "pure-perfection" I kindda' think he might feel sorry for us that we're still down here. He is waiting for you but I am sure God has him busy doing what Alex does best. My youngest son, Samuel, was born with severe life-threatning issues and after a month in childrens hospital, the physicians told us he would never live. Being strong in my faith, believing for his healing...he is 9 yrs. old now and is an absolute angel. Yes, he has pretty-moderate "special-needs" and come to find out it was all due to the fault of the attending physician from Sams birth. But, I would never change one thing, I do forgive, and never want to give God back a situation(for lack of a better term) he trusted me with. Jeffrey, because you reach out to people, in the midst of your own needs, you're going to really smile and how proud Alex is of you!! I think what you are doing is fantastic and will touch the lives of so many. Please check in and look for my lyrics to you, I think they will touch your heart. Love to meet you one day, maybe at one of your shows or whatever, or one of your hang-outs. Sincerely, Kym
dad thank you everybody for a great day , to "heffer" and "casey did it" , and joocy for all the hard work ! to maryiln (justine) for booking michael mc donald. thanks colin. to all the friends and sponsors for getting involved. giving money is a great thing , but .... touching a hand and saying what do you need me to do is nothing short of angelic. to my band for the most amazing selfless giving of their talent to make the music come off so easily . all the sound crew the vendors ben and company from rocket town 6th av.
the city of franklin(how can we get those complaining neighbors to just come spend the day with us and quit calling the police with noise complaints haha) to all the names im forgetting at the moment , and all the friends and fans who took a little time out of their lives to just be thankful and gracious and help us out!
there are so many great researches and causes that are bigger than our little foundation , but i think anytime we help kids through any means , most importantly just talking to them we do wonders for our future and theirs. even if it's just one kid ,its successful . thanks
A friend in New York City Dear Jeffrey and family,

Unfortunately, I didn’t know Alex,and the only way I know your family is through Jeffrey’s music. After having read Alex’s message board, I just had to write. I have been overwhelmed with the outpouring of love for him. I want to thank you for sharing his story. Reading the messages to Alex from his sisters, his grandfather, and his many friends has renewed my belief that after our short time here on earth, we will truly be reunited with our loved-ones for eternity. Alex probably had no idea he was so loved and that he would be missed by so many; I imagine him floating happily above with a huge smile on his face.
Jeffrey ~ the lyrics you have written for your daughters and for your father are so personal and so touching; now, when I hear the phrase “never knowing what could have been,” my heart aches for your family’s loss. I look forward to hearing the beautiful song you will write (or have written) for Alex. And until you are reunited, I hope you will find peace in the memories of the love and the life you shared with him.
MaryBJ This is for Alex's Family and Friends: Mat God Bless you all...

From an Angel on high
a tender message of love was softly whispered into the ear
of this humble scribe....

Weep not for me
now that I have passed.
Remember the laughter, the affection, the joy
not just the recent tears.
Cherish the memories, our hopes and dreams.
Hold fast to the love that we shared.
Be happy with the time we spent together
and being anew.
For I am not really gone,
I am closer than ever before.
As the morning sun rises
and throughout the busy day...I am with you.
Until the setting sun disappears on the horizon
and we watch the day turn into night...I am here.
You may feel a faint breeze stir round your head, while you slumber
as I gently kiss your forehead, "Good night."
The stars that shine so brightly in my heavenly sky
help me watch over you and keep you from harm.
I am the wind in the trees
and the song of a bird.
I am moonbeams in a midnight sky
and a glorious rainbow after the storm.
I am morning dew
and freshly-fallen snow.
I am a butterfly flying overhead
and a puppy happily at play.
I am a smile on a stranger's face
a gentle touch
a warm embrace.
Listen to the wind for my message of love.
Watch the sun rise and set in the sky with me.
Feel my essence encircle you with warm memories.
Open your heart to know...I am not gone.
Reach deep into your soul...You will find me.
I am here.
Have no fear.
I am with you,
Always.
marebear From an Angel on high
a tender message of love was softly whispered into the ear
of this humble scribe....

Weep not for me
now that I have passed.
Remember the laughter, the affection, the joy
not just the recent tears.
Cherish the memories, our hopes and dreams.
Hold fast to the love that we shared.
Be happy with the time we spent together
and being anew.
For I am not really gone,
I am closer than ever before.
As the morning sun rises
and throughout the busy day...I am with you.
Until the setting sun disappears on the horizon
and we watch the day turn into night...I am here.
You may feel a faint breeze stir round your head, while you slumber
as I gently kiss your forehead, "Good night."
The stars that shine so brightly in my heavenly sky
help me watch over you and keep you from harm.
I am the wind in the trees
and the song of a bird.
I am moonbeams in a midnight sky
and a glorious rainbow after the storm.
I am morning dew
and freshly-fallen snow.
I am a butterfly flying overhead
and a puppy happily at play.
I am a smile on a stranger's face
a gentle touch
a warm embrace.
Listen to the wind for my message of love.
Watch the sun rise and set in the sky with me.
Feel my essence encircle you with warm memories.
Open your heart to know...I am not gone.
Reach deep into your soul...You will find me.
I am here.
Have no fear.
I am with you,
Always.
Warren Silvers Let me just say I understand.

May GOD hold you in your times of weakness and hurt.

Warren Silvers
www.myspace.com/rwscountrysongs
a friend Hi Steele family,
Like many Nashville Star fans last night was the first I learned about the loss of your son.

When the family of four walked in the room ~ I knew immediately what you were feeling. We also lost a son, our last child. When I see a family with five little kids and they match what could have been.. it is like our hearts breaking again.

I also wanted to say , that after learning of your loss I looked up your son. What a beautiful thing you and your family are doing. What a gift to show the world... healing and hope. When people hear you lost a child they don't understand that you are never again the same...but that also doesn't mean that life, love and happiness doesn't come back. I pray that the mention of your son the other night spurs people to look him up, and to see the great ways that you all are honoring his memory. What a gift to Alex, yourselves and your daughters. May all of God's blessing be poured out onto you.
BJs Mom
Alex - Watching the Nashville Star show the other night I connected with you father in a way not many, thankfully, can do. I normally do not write comments in message boards but you touched my heart through your fathers love. Watching the show I was compelled to understand the light in your fathers eyes that was for a son he missed so. It was something I unfortunately understood all too well. I started reading about you and your festival and was again experiencing a connection because my son Bryan (BJ) is, I know, somewhere there with you. He tragically left here on December 9th, 2006 at the age of 25.

Music was the core of his soul and writing lyrics everyday and performing was his gift. He is a "talker" and I'm sure he's had your ear and you've both been 'riding the rails' together. I'm sure he was present there yesterday at the festival and celebrating what a precious gift your life gave to all family and friends.

Alex - you, like my son, have touched so many lives in such a positive way that is so perpetuating in nature that it is almost overwhelming...

I will light a candle on his memory website (http://bryan-testerman.memory-of.com)for you and your family and also let his band and friends know at http://www.myspace.com/unseenrip (his stage name was Unseen).

Thank you Jeffrey for sharing a wonderful son.. BJsMom - Karen
Paulette & Rick Jeff and family We have followed you for so many years. The first time we saw Alex he was just a child in Gulf Shores Al. at the Barefoot. You were entertaining at the Songwriters Festival.

The first we heard of Alex death was on Nashville Star. The tattoo on your arm was so touching. You see my cousin lost his 14 year old skate boarding son in a car accident about 3 years ago. He also has a tattoo of his son on his arm. When I opened the site and saw it,
it really hit home. Remember this, without tears there would be no beautiful memories. All the tears are just memories coming out. We will always remember your family from the up close time in Alabama.

Lots of prayers,
Jessie LeVasseur Dude, your festival is just gonna get bigger and better every year, I just know it!! I miss you so much and I think about you every single day. I love you brothey, one day we'll be together again.
tlcl I already wrote a short note but every time I get on here and read everyones' messages I can't help but cry. So today I felt compelled to share this story...after getting home from work on Monday, my husband said he learned the day before,on Sunday,the day of Alex Fest,an active duty Army Master Sergeant was killed while atv-ing with his family up this way near Ft. Campbell, KY. I've never been on an atv. It seems to be a very good time for educating the public much much more about the dangers of atv's and having rules for training and licensing any one that wants to be on one. It could be a way to prevent the loss of more lives when it is just supposed to be a fun thing to do. God bless you all = the family and friends of Alex!
tlcl hey Kid in the clouds, you made your Parents,Sisters,Grandpa and other Family and Friends very proud...I myself was very wowed (by Alex Fest)...you left a lot of love behind and it sure is spreading around...thanks for leaving a little of your own music about and now I can share with other kids in another town...I'll be saying a prayer every day for your Family to keep up thier strengh and to also see you in the clouds...Peace is yours in Heaven...a"Hey" to God
a friend Alex fest was a wonderful event. Can you believe Miley is singing YOUR song? Your family and friends did an amazing job making it happen. We had a great time.The kids had so much fun at the skate park and watching the demos. I know you can feel how loved you are. Love and prayers to your mom, pop, sisters and extended family and friends. They miss you so much.
Carol To Jeffrey and his family~

A couple weeks ago, I didn't know who Jeffrey Steele was (crazy, I know!) And I'd never watched "Nashville Star" until this season. Perhaps there is a reason for me to begin watching it this year?

Now, I not only know who you are, Jeffrey Steele, but I feel like I know a bit of you and your family through this tribute website, and the letters written to Alex via the magic of the internet. I am reminded how fleeting life is and that every day is a gift.

You see, like a previous poster, I saw you mention losing your son last night on television. That short sentence and your voice spoke volumes; grabbed my heart; and led me to this website for Alex and the letters written to him of love, grief, laughter, and pain. Some of them made me cry and some made me laugh. What a bright light he was.

Try as I might, there are no words that can reach deep enough to convey the sorrow or the sympathy I feel for you and your family.

May Alex's spirit and memory bring comfort to you always.

Carol in NC
Bonnie Norris Jeffrey - I had no idea you had recently lost your son. My heart goes out to you. I feel your pain. My husband and I lost our four year old April 6, 2004 to a rare blood disorder after he got unexpectantly ill and was hospitalized for 14 days before his death. If you don't mind me asking, how did your son pass and how old was he? My husband plays the guitar and my son was born to be a star. He loved country and bluegrass and his guitar went everywhere with him. Again, I was saddened to learn of your loss and know that it does not get easier, you just learn how to manage.
carrie I am sorry to hear that another person had to lose a loved one in an ATV accident. My best friend sadly passed away in May 2001 in an ATV accident. For a few years after the news would replay the accident in hopes of keeping other ATV riders and campers alive. She was riding on a logging rd and met head on with a logging truck. Every year her family does something in memory of her, and we all do our own small thing that was special for us.
She was an experienced rider who made a bad call that afternoon and i think that more people need to be aware of the dangers of ATVs. I am sorry for your loss but know that Alex is always with you no matter where you are.
GENE KISTENMACHER HI THERE ALEX, I'VE BEEN READING ALL OF THE BEAUTIFUL THINGS ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY HAVE BEEN WRITING ABOUT AND TO YOU, I WROTE YOUR DAD A MESSAGE ON HERE, I'VE NEVER WRITTEN ANYONE ANYTHING. I DO WRITE A LOT OF POETRY AND LYRICS BUT NOT FOR PUBLICATION. ANYWAY SEEING YOUR FRIENDS WRITING THEIR HEARTFELT MESSAGES TO YOU HAVE BROUGHT BACK A FLOOD OF MEMORIES TO ME. MY BEST FRIEND WAS KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN WE WERE SENIORS. HIS NAME WAS WALTER OR WALT. WE WENT TO SCHOOL TOGETHER FROM GRADE SCHOOL ALL THE WAY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. I WASN'T IN TOWN WHEN WALT DIED, I HAD GONE TO A SPECIAL SCHOOL THE LAST SEMESTER TO GET SOME CLASSES I WANTED FOR COLLAGE PREP, SO I WAS GONE WHEN HE GOT IN THE ACCIDENT AND EVENTUALLY DIED, I NEVER HEARD ABOUT IT AND SO WHEN I GOT HOME A COUPLE MONTHS LATER, AFTER SEEING MY FAMILY, THE NEXT THING I WANTED TO DO WAS DRIVE OVER TO WALTS AND TELL HIM ABOUT THIS GIRL I HAD MET. WHEN I TOLD MY FOLKS THAT'S WHERE I WAS HEADED, ONLY THEN DID MY YOUNGER BROTHER, KNOWING HOW DEVESTATED I WAS GONNA BE, ONLY THEN DID HE TELL ME THAT WALT WAS GONE. ALEX, I'LL NEVER FORGET THE COMPLETE AND TOTAL SENSE OF LOSS AND THE FEELING OF NOT KNOWING WHAT TO DO. SO MY BROTHER DROVE ME TO THE GRAVE AND I SAT THERE FOR HOURS TELLING WALT HOW ANGRY I WAS AT HIM, AND HOW I HAD NO IDEA WHAT TO DO. I JUST FELT SO EMPTY INSIDE AND SO LOST. WALT ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH, HE WAS SO FULL OF LIFE, ALWAYS LOOKING AT THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE. I WISH TO TAKE THE LIBERTY TO SAY SOMETHING TO ONE OF YOUR FRIENDS ESPECIALLY. I DON'T KNOW HIS NAME, BUT HE WROTE HOW YOUR THE ONLY ONE HE WANTS TO HANG OUT WITH AND SO NOW HE JUST SPENDS HIS TIME SITTING THERE, MISSING YOU. YOUNG MAN, ALEX WAS OBVIOUSLY A VERY SPECIAL YOUNG MAN AND AFFECTED MANY LIVES IN HIS SHORT LIFE. HE WOULD NOT WANT YOU TO BE SITTING AROUND SAD , HE OBVIOUSLY LIVED LIFE TO ITS FULLEST AND HE WOULD WANT YOU TO DO THE SAME. HE'D PROBABLY SAY THAT IT'S NOT THE QUANTITY OF LIFE YOU LIVE, BUT THE QUALITY AND THE WAY YOU LIVE YOUR LIFE. SO GOD BLESS YOU FOR BEING A LOVING FRIEND AND GET OUT SHARE YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES OF ALEX WITH OTHERS. TAKE CARE, SINCERELY GENE KISTENMACHER
Gene Kistenmacher Hello Jeff, You Know, I really hope that you read this personally. I hate to think i'm writing to no-one, I was watching Nashville Star with my wife Kathy tonight, we never miss it, We weren't aware till tonight that you had been forced to endure the loss of your Alax. Losing a child is our greatest fear as it is with most parents. I have been forced to face much loss recently, My Mom a couple years ago at 58 to cancer then my Dad this last August at 68 to cancer, My mother in law in between at 69 also to cancer. plus both of my grandparents and my aunt , I've also lost my ability to walk and earn a living for my family, causing a spiraling affect that has taken almost everything i have worked for my entire life. The point I'm trying so badly to get to is with the massive amount of stress and devastation and the incredible amount of sacrifice my family has had to endure, I've never had to look in the mirror and see the level of pain i saw in your eyes tonight when you were speaking about your son. I don't know how you keep putting one foot in front of the other after a devastation like that. i'm 49 years old and the only thing i have left is this run down house and a barely running old car and the one thing that matters, MY FAMILY. They are all here, all seven kids are here, around me and safe, I've been feeling very beat up by life the last few years, really gotten down on myself, my health is failing me at a frightening rate. but until I saw the level of pain that you carry every day, i had lost sight of just how fortunate and blessed I really am. I didn't know Alex, but I know that he was truly loved by his Daddy and I know that he's with our lord in a better world and he wouldn't want to look down and see all that pain in your eyes. God Bless You Jeffery, and to all in your life. You and Yours will from this day forward be in our Daily Prayers. We love your songs and we love your show. thank you for opening my eyes and for giving me hope. Sincerely Gene Kistenmacher
Suzette Greer Jeff, Stephanie, Jessie, Casey & Justine,
We couldn't make it yesterday to Alex Fest -- which was a major let down - I so wanted you all to meet my girls, and them to meet you. I could almost hear you singing Jeff, -- I cried more than a few tears for you and Stephanie and your girls, but I also smiled because of what you're doing...

I know that once again, you showed the whole community that Alex will be honored,-- he already is. He's smiling a big ol LeVasseur smile up there in Heaven, he knows you won't let him be forgotten.

The scholarships you're helping to provide to some real great kids is such a cool testimony. All those kids who go to Rocketown; they see that people really care about more than just making a few bucks off a skateboard park. They see that you ALL care about making dreams come true and helping them live life to the fullest, and seeing potential where others see dead-end roads.

Hey, I hope you liked the Lil Jeff photo. I was glad to get it back to you guys. Stephanie and I had a nice long talk at Starbucks and laughed about some old times and recounted some stories about the long-gone times (and characters!) back in L.A. Where did 20 years go? Someone put time on fast forward didn't they!

Stephanie is gorgeous, like always. What a devoted wife and mother she has always been - you're so lucky to have her Jeff! What a big heart. (Stephanie, you still amaze me!)

Hey, we do need to get together sometime when life slows down (when will that be?!) Let's just keep it in mind.

Now to Alex, it seems you rocked the house again! Your joy for life shows in all these words that your friends and family never seem to run out of. I look forward to the day when I get to look you face to face in Heaven and hey, you can teach me to skateboard.

Love to all the LeVasseurs, may the Lord continue to make good things happen for you -- that's always been my prayer.
Suzette

PS, Rusty G, regarding your post below, you'll have to ask Jeff and Stephanie to show you the pic... It's really a classic!
RUSTY GOLDEN I WAS HONORED TO BE A PART OF "ALEXFEST 2". THERE WAS A GREAT FEELING...A TRUE SPIRIT...NOT ONLY ON STAGE ALL DAY AND NIGHT...BUT ALL THROUGH OUT THE GREAT TURNOUT OF FOLKS WHO CAME TO HONOR ALEX, HIS FAMILY AND EVERYTHING THEY AND THE SPONSORS ARE DOING TO NOT ONLY KEEP THE SPIRIT OF ALEX ALIVE BUT TO FULFILL A WONDERFUL MISSION IN HELPING KIDS. IT'S A TRUE INSPIRATION TO SEE IT FROM THE SIDELINES...BUT ALSO BE A SMALL PART OF IT.
ON A LIGHTER NOTE....IT WAS A GAS PLAYING BEHIND TEEN SENSATION MILEY "HANNAH MONTANA" CYRUS AND HER DAD BILLY RAY...WHOM I HAVE KNOWN SINCE BEFORE "ACHY BREAKY HEART" WAS EVER RECORDED...MUCH LESS LITTLE MILEY EVEN BEING BORN!!! (I'M STARTING 2 FEEL OLDER AS I TYPE THIS...HAHAHA).
I THOUGHT THAT THEIR BEING A PART OF "ALEXFEST 2" WAS NOT ONLY A TOTAL SURPRISE...BUT IT'S SO COOL THAT THE SONG SHE SUNG ("SIMPLE SONG") WAS THE ONLY SONG THAT ALEX HAD ON HIS IPOD THAT HIS DAD (JEFFREY) WROTE AND/OR SANG...I THINK I HAVE THAT RIGHT.
WELL, I CAN HEAR THE INTRO OF "NASHVILLE STAR" ON MY TV IN THE OTHER ROOM..I JUST HEARD BRC SAY IT'S "FAMILY NIGHT" ON TONIGHTS EPISODE. I'M GONNA GO WATCH AND SEE WHAT THAT'S ALL ABOUT. THANKS AGAIN TO ALL OF YOU WHO SUPPORT THIS SITE, THIS MESSAGE BOARD HAS BECOME A VERY SPEACIAL PLACE TO ME. I AM ALREADY LOOKING FORWARD TO "ALEXFEST #3". YES SIR!!!!! RG
Gwen Keylon Jeffrey:
What an amazing time yesterday in honor of precious Alex. What a beautiful spirit. You know when I hear "Everyday" I think of all of the blssings I have been given...namely your music, beautiful music that touches my heart. You never know how your music touches people. One could be having a rough day and hear your music and it makes all the difference in the world. The world is a brighter place.

I know Alex is with you always as he is in our thoughts. He was a precious dear and when I saw the skateboard with his nane on it at Robin's table yesterday I could all but see him using it. One does not know why but I do know one thing...we are all better people because of you and Alex .

In closing when I was watchng an Elvis special the other day and they played
Sweet Sweet Spirit my thoughts were of Alex....he is in our thoughts daily as you are as well,

Take care.
Gwen Keylon
Thank you so much for putting on the festival in Alex's memory. Alex and this festival continues to give skating a 'good name' and motivates other kids to enjoy skating.

It was a great fun this year!!! Keep it going!
TJ I came to Jim Warren Park yesterday, what a beautiful tribute to Alex. The Skate Team that you guys sponsor, what an amazing way to honor Alex. I was blessed to be there and would like to know more about volunteering to help out next year.
Kim B. Dear Alex,

Today was your festival and there was so much love for you! To see everyone there to celebrate you was beautiful.I want to share a thought for your special day today and it is from Mother Teresa."Love is a fruit, in season at all times and within the reach of every hand. Anyone may gather it and no limit is set." We love you Alex and our prayers are with you and your family.

Love,
Kim

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