Condolences and Reflections for
Courtney Diane Barton, 21
 Weed, CA
Firefighter, CDF Fire - Yreka
September 10, 2004

"Another young Hero has joined the ranks of Angels in Heaven..."

 

Courtney, it is one year tomorrow memorial of your death. We your family have decided to go to whiskeytown lake where you took your last breath, we want to bring you some roses and pictures a little momento about you my beautiful wonderful daughter I miss you so much Courtney, I am so very proud of you. You are our angel sent to us from heaven above. Courtney thakyou for spoiling each and everyone of us with your love. Oh my beautiful daughter I miss your laughter, and your warm hugs. We all love you Courtney Diane Barton my SunShine.
Donna <dawnagirl2002@yahoo.com>
weed, ca USA - Thursday, September 08, 2005 at 20:57:35 (PDT)
In Loving Memory Of Courtney Barton Jauregui From Olivia Jauregui Courtney Barton was the greatest person that Id'e ever met in my whole life. I'll never meet another person like her. She was angel sent from above by god. She touched a lot of peoples hearts. and inspired a lot of people. I know she touched my herart. Shes's was my idol. She showed me if you tried hard enough you can do anything you want to do. I want to be just like her when I grow up I thank god every night that I got to meet an angel like her. she was like a sister I never had. Even though she was 21 she was a kid at heart. I remember us watching all those movies like fox and the hound Grinch, I remeber me, her, jason my older brother and my other brothers would wrestle at night. She was so happy. I remeber one of the last things she told me. She told me she was the luckiest girl in the world to have Jason Juaregui who loved her so much she said no one could love her as much as Jason did. Courtney I just wanted to say I love you with all my heart I'll never ever ever forget you. I know your family is so proud of you. Of all the accomplishments you made in your life. And I know I speak for everyone when I say we will never forget you Courtney Barton. I'll be looking for you in the clouds, I'll never forget you I love you, I'll see you in the after life I'm looking forward to seeing you in heaven. My gaurdian Angel until then I'll be waiting to meet you. To Courtney Barton Love your little sister in law Olivia Jauregui
Olivia Jauregui
ca USA - Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 11:36:49 (PDT)
I worked with Courtney at Yreka CDF. She was great to have around, always laughing. She was always the one to sharpen the tools. I asked her one day why she was always sharpening tools? she said "they need to be sharp!" and proceeded to laugh uncontrolibly> We were on a fire down in Calaveras Co. and she was teaching a couple of us about trees and leaves and other stuff. when we got out to the fire a was showing her rocks that you could break open and find crystals inside. She loved it, she was bustin' rocks for about 45 minutes, she found a really cool crystal. I have that crystal, I keep it with me at work. As the fire season starts up again, Courtney will be in my thoughts, and her crew at Yreka station. We planted a tree that she would have liked at the station that grow for all to see. Matt Brown
matt brown <mattblue212@chiconet.com>
chico , ca USA - Friday, May 27, 2005 at 13:22:37 (PDT)
I was lying in bed looking up at your pictures Courtney, and remembering the last time that we had spoked on the telephone. I rember that I was trying to calm you down because of a nightmare that you had the night before on the 7th of sept, you told me that I died and that you saw may soul in the water that I had drowned you were so upset I had to reassure you that it was just a bad dream and that I was ok. You were still upset when we hung the phone up after telling each other that we loved and missed each other and couldn't wait until the 10th to see eachother at that time though I didn't know that you were planning on surprising me a day early. Oh Courtney, it wasn't me that drowned my baby it was you.... was this a warning for you? That it was your soul that you seen in the water and not mine? I love you with all of my heart and I miss you so deeply love mommy
Donna <zenaisis@hotmail.com>
USA - Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at 22:59:05 (PDT)
I just wanted to let you know that I miss you .. Girl I can't believe this happened I love ya and miss ya so much keep your head up and.. to your family thank you for sharing a wonderful gift with the world.Former Student Trustee@ College of the Siskiyou, Angela Snyder
Angela Snyder <completeinchrist2@yahoo.com>
Los Angeles, CA USA - Friday, May 13, 2005 at 10:46:24 (PDT)
I am the mom of Matt Grover, the 20 year old CDF firefighter, killed two days before Courtney. My heart goes out to her family and especially mom. I understand all too clear what you are feeling. Courtney was a beautiful girl and know she is loved and missed. Take care, Jancie Grover
Jancie Grover <janciegrover@sbcglobal.net>
Redding, Ca USA - Monday, April 18, 2005 at 20:09:00 (PDT)
Courtney I miss you so very much, You will always be my sunshine. I always visit this web site to read all of the nice things that her family and friends and fellow fire fighters have writen. Courtney, is such a beautiful person not only on the outside but on the inside she loved life, and people. She loved being a fire fighter. Her laughter could draw attention without her even trying because you could hear the love of life in it. Courtney could light up a room so easily. Courtney you are truly missed and you are a great daughter, and sister to Malinda and auntie to Aydin. May you light up heaven with your smile my sweet angel. God Bless you baby
Donna <dawnagirl2002@yahoo.com>
Weed, Ca USA - Sunday, February 20, 2005 at 14:39:53 (PST)
Courtney I miss you so very much, You will always be my sunshine.
Donna <dawnagirl2002@yahoo.com>
Weed, Ca USA - Sunday, February 20, 2005 at 14:34:32 (PST)
My name is Jamie White and I am Courtney's oldest cousin and I can remember growing up with her and hanging out at grandmas house and playing in the yard and just having a ball. Courtney was there too and we all had fun and we a fought with each other too and we were all in karate together and for as little as she was she sure kicked ass. i really miss her and I am so proud of her for all of her accomplishments while here on earth and I completely believe that she is with God now and watching over our whole family and making sure we are all going to be okay. I know that she is with us all, all of the time and I hope she never goes away. I like to feel her near me and it gives me comfort and peace. I love you Courtney and you will always be close to my thoughts and close to my heart. love you lots Jamie
Jamie White <Jnrwhite5@aol.com>
Redding, ca USA - Sunday, January 09, 2005 at 23:47:16 (PST)
I have known Courtney for quite a few years, but I never really got to know her until about a year and a half ago. Now I wish I wouldn't have waited so long. I owe Courtney more than I can ever explain. She always made me smile in class, no matter what kind of day I was having. In fact, if it wasn't for Courtney, I don't think I would still be in school. She helped me find confidence in myself, and helped me realize I could do things, like graduate from college. I remember one time, we got our tests back in one of the classes we were in together, and neither of us had done very well. Because Courtney hadn't done well, she was ready to drop out of school to go fight fires instead. It was the last day to drop without receiving an F, and Courtney was filling out the paperwork to drop out when I ran into her. I convinced her not to drop out, and we made a pact that day, "If one of us fails, we both fail, because we are going to study together for all of our classes; whatever one of us knows, the other will know too!" I was to help her in the areas I was strong in, and vice versa. We both ended up passing the classes we had together with B's. She convinced me I was smart enough to graduate, and go on to a four year if I wanted. She always was there if I needed to talk or cry. She is one of the few people in my life I can honestly say is my best friend. Actually, my grandma always said, "You can't pick your relatives, because that's blood; but you choose who your family is, because they are the people you love and keep in your heart forever." I consider Courtney family. The following is a poem I have always loved, and Courtney liked it quite a bit when I showed it to her; I hope when you read it, it might bring some comfort. Thank you for everything you taught me in the short time we spent together. I love you Courtney. I am gone now, release me, let me go I have so many things to see and do. You must not tie yourself to me with tears, be happy we have shared so much throughout the years. We all have happy memories of the time we shared. I thank you for the friendship each and everyone has shown. Some great and some small, don't worry I noticed them all. But now the time has come for me to travel on. So grieve for a while if grieve you must. Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It's only a while that we must part, so bless the memories within your heart. I won't be far away, so if you need me, call and I will come, you won't see or fear me, though I'll be near. And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear All of my love around you soft but clear. And then when you must walk this unknown path I will greet you with a smile and say, "Hi. Welcome home." Anonymous
Jessi Happ <jessihapp@yahoo.com>
Weed, Ca USA - Friday, December 24, 2004 at 18:59:42 (PST)
I searched for Courtney's name on the internet and this popped up and made me feel comforted to see all these people coming together to share memories of one so dear. Everything that I want and need to say about Courtney I couldn't express in mere words, but I can say that she was one of the greatest people I met during this part of my life. She brought many people into my life and she greatly enriched my own with her presence. I wouldn't know my loving boyfriend if it weren't for her, her beautiful sister and mother and so many more that I have met. I am always going to remember camping on the beach at Humboldt, skydiving in Lodi, going to the gym, Oreo shakes at the Hi-Lo, Winco shopping sprees, and every other moment we spent together. I love you, Courtney, and your memories will always be living within my heart and mind for all time.
Amy Stenhouse <wonderfulwildthing@hotmail.com>
Weed, CA USA - Thursday, December 02, 2004 at 13:33:00 (PST)
Im Mary Osterwise, Courtneys baby cousin. Courtney taught me lots of things growing up with her. She gave me many wonderful memories, she always new how to make me laugh and I will never forget how she would tackle me and tickle me to death she would always dig her fingers into my stomich and it would hurt so bad but i will always miss her picking on me . Courtney and I had a plan to go to Austrillia to go scopa diving in the coral reef and explore Austrillia . Courtney was going to be a Marine Biologist and Im going to be a wildlife biologist but we were going to work together in and off the feild . i will miss Courtney she was an awsome cousin and ill never forget her even though its really hard to belive thats she gone but she will always be in my heart Love u Courtney
Mary Osterwise <reble_chick_420@yahoo.com>
Friant, C.A. USA - Wednesday, November 24, 2004 at 13:19:42 (PST)
Please click on this link to view Photos of Courtney My heart is so broken and the weight of every breath that I take, the warm tears that trinkle down my cheek, Oh God Courtney I miss you so very much and so does mindy.
Donna Pasley <dawnas84@hotmail.com>
Weed, Ca USA - Thursday, November 18, 2004 at 12:11:06 (PST)
it is an awesome feeling to know that courtney was such a light to the world, i will always love you my daughter, thank god for you. your father, michael thomas barton
michael barton <mychalzx@msn.com>
medford, ore USA - Saturday, November 13, 2004 at 22:40:58 (PST)
Dear Courtney, I never knew you but you touched my life through my son. Your short presence in his life brought him happiness as a new friend and a college room mate. He will always remember you for in a brief moment of time, you helped him stretch his life view and begin to see himself differently. I never knew you but you touched my life as tomorrow’s promise. Your youth was taken and your generation was robbed of your gifts. Your friends and family will grieve. They will all wonder why you and why now. They will always miss you and the future life events of which they were robbed. As a parent, I feel your parents’ loss for your loss is a reminder of my own child’s vulnerability beyond my care. As parents we fool ourselves into believing that if we can get our children safely through adolescence, we have done our job and they will be safe. But your accident reminds us that we are wrong and your life holds other truths. Like a shooting star, you soared through the sky, bringing pleasure to all who knew you, to all who saw your light. And like a shooting star, you soared too quickly, and are now gone. May the Lord bring comfort and consolation to those who grieve, and understanding in time. May your soul rest in peace. Cheryl Nativo, BJ Nativo’s mother
Cheryl Nativo <cnativo@hotmail.com>
Sacramento, CA USA - Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 17:22:32 (PST)
I am Courtney's little sister. First of all I would like to thank everyone for this awesome site! I feel so good when I read it. I was looking at Courtneys picture this morning and telling her how much she kicks ass and how much everyone loves her. I miss her so bad, things like this site help me so much when I am sad. I have many photos as well as my mother for viewing if at all desi13, 2004 at 09:06:46 (PDT)
From your CDF Family, with great sympathy and condolences, you are in our hearts and prayers in this time of need. Kurt and Leslie Ohlau, and Jonathan Peery - all CDF Family members.
Leslie Ohlau <Leslie.Ohlau@fire.ca.gov>
Yreka, CA USA - Monday, September 13, 2004 at 08:51:05 (PDT)
From all the Staff at Deadwood Camp We are so sorry to here of your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Bert Byers <Byers@Sisqtel.net>
USA - Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 12:11:17 (PDT)
Im a so sorry and shocked to here of this sad loss of a beutiful person! May God be with you in your time of mourning.
Jerry Slates <Jslates@hotmail.com>
Fort Jones, CA USA - Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 08:15:23 (PDT)
My deepest condolences to Courtney's family, friends, fellow students, and co-workers. The CDF family is again mourning the loss of one of it's family. I am very sorry...
Brian Kornegay <oneputt@pacific.net>
Ukiah, CA USA - Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 00:44:01 (PDT)