Derek Rapert was a dear friend to me, and everyone that he knew. He was the easiest person to get along with. Always tryin to help in any situation. If disliked, going over the edge to be liked. Wanting and up for making new friends.
I have known Derek from my elementary school in Barling. He was a grade above me. But he was still always my friend. We went through Elementary together, and then through Jr. High, and finally High School. I could always call him my bud. This year Derek and I began to hang out much more often. Coming to my B-day party at Mav's house. Going mudding out in Fort Chaffee. Hittin up the mall. And just doin what guys do. But now, all of that is gone.
Derek was driving on to I-540 coming back from VB. Apparently he was speeding and went off of the side of the ramp. He rolled his vehicle, killing him. A state trooper passed by and saw his wrecked vehicle. He said that it was there for at least 30min.
Derek Raper was a good friend to all of those around him. And he will never be forgotten.
June 27, 2006
R.I.P.
Derek Rapert

I'll miss u bud... "I Love You"

Derek and Miranda... "Cutest Couple Ever"
I wrote this to about my best friend...
When things go wrong, and dont seem right... Like when you lose a friend who's no longer in sight, you sit and pray with all your might... To hope that one day he'll be in sight... But you know that prayer will never have its day... Because that one small prayer is so far away... So now he's out of our hands and now in the Lords, where he will always be for forever more.
If every tear shead brought some part of you back... You would be here now! |