James Raul Messick is being remembered as a loving son and little brother who was just finishing elementary school."We're just asking your hands to be on this family, Lord," said a man opening with prayer for the family of 10-year-old James Raul Messick known to family as "Bug.""He accepted me into his life, and I'll always appreciate that.
He also loved to cook grilled cheese sandwiches and eggs. These are all memories his family will hold close to their hearts."You will be in my heart forever, Bug, and a piece of me has been taken but I will keep moving forward for us," said his stepfather.Family members say James looked up to his older brother, Erion, who struggled to speak, the weight of his grief is so heavy."He's my hero and I look up to him.