This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Daren Helms who was born in North Carolina on June 14, 1965 and passed away on March 15, 2007 at the age of 41. We will remember him forever.




Daren was tragically killed in a car wreck in the early morning hours of March 15, 2007 on his way back from his recording studio. He left behind a wife and 4 kids. Daren was a very dedicated and loving husband and father to his family. He was a true friend to a lot of people and touched alot of lives around him. He always said what was on his mind. It was a blessing to know him and to be with him for 14yrs as his wife, best friend and soul mate. He dedicated so much of his love and time to me and his kids and was a provider for his family. He always made sure that his family had every thing they needed. Growing old was what we were supposed to do together, but God had other plans in store. Daren always had a smile on his face and never seemed to have a bad day or moment in his life. Daren was a very talented Musician and Sound Tech. He first picked up a guitar at the age of 4yrs old and learned to play many other instruments during his life. But the Bass guitar was his preference. Daren could Read, Write, and Teach music. He loved his music as much as he loved his family. He had a strong passion for his music. Just as strong as our marriage was. He was very talented with 3D graphics and many other types of computer software. He left behind a lasting legacy that people will remember forever. His friends and family that he had an impact on will forever miss him.



Memory is a lovely land,
Where hearts are ever true,
A lane I so often travel down,
Because it leads to you. 



Surrounded by friends I am lonesome,
In the midst of my joys I am blue,
With a smile on my face I've a heartache,
Longing, dear Daren for you. 



 


We think about you often
we talk about you still
you have never been forgotten
and by us, you never will.

We keep you here within our hearts
that's where you will remain
to walk with us throughout our lives
until we meet again.



Things I feel most deeply
are the hardest things to say
my dearest one, I loved you
in a very special way.

If I could have one life time wish
one dream that would come true
I'd pray to God with all my heart
for yesterday and you.


Down a road that's calm and peaceful
guided by God's loving hand
He has gone upon a journey
to a distant, brighter land.

And although our hearts are heavy
with sorrow we still bear
it helps to bring us comfort
knowing he is happy there.












God gave me a wonderful husband
his memory will never grow old.
He fashioned his smile out of sunshine
He moulded his heart of pure gold.

He needed a new star in heaven
a beautiful light to shine
so out of this world of sorrow
He chose that dear husband of mine.

My grief is like a river
I have to let it flow
but I myself determine
just where the banks will go.

Some days the current takes me
in waves of guilt and pain
but there are always quiet pools 
where I can rest again.

I crash on rocks of anger
my faith seems faint indeed
but there are other swimmers
who know that what I need.

Are loving hands to hold me
when the waters are too swift
and some one kind to listen
when I just seem to drift.

Grief's river is a process
of relinquishing the past
by swimming in hope's channels,
I will reach the shore at last.