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"... He was a very handsome young man and I feel such a grief for this to have happen, to be taken from you so early in life. My prayer is for you to gain the necessary strength to deal with the both the pain of today and tomorrow. When we lose someone close it takes time to adjust and come to terms with it - remember that as long as we keep our love ones in our heart and in our thoughts then they will always be with us, giving us guidance as we move through life." ......Keith

"I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. You always told me about your brother the artist, and how alike both of you were. He was very handsome, and I know you loved him, as you do all your family very much. Please accept my deepest condolences, when it is a shock it is always the hardest. Please let Karen know I am so sorry too." .....Cheryl

"I am so very sorry for your loss and yes WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SMILE he has. No mistake, you both resemble each other a lot. Your loving memories will see you thru this and time will ease the pain."......Joanie

"I am so sorry to hear this about your little brother. I can't imagine how you must feel, what a shock that must have been. So young and so handsome - it's hard to understand why things like this happen. It's times like these that need to have faith in God that he is in a better place and that everything happens for a reason. My heart and throughts go out to you and your family"......Caroline

"My heart goes out to you, I know there are no words that can take the pain away. Ruth and I send our deepest condolences and wish that such a young life could have been spared. I know its difficult to think about, but Earl may be in a better place with more important work to do. Again, we send our sympathy and prayers that you and the family can overcome such a tragedy and move forward."......Rick and Ruth

"I can only imagine how you must feel. It's so difficult when it happens unexpectedly! My prayers are with you and your family! I will tell you a story that has comforted me when I have lost someone. Imagine a ship getting ready to sail and a group of people are waving goodbye to their loved one leaving on a trip. They wave and watch until the ship disappears at the edge of the horizon. As this loved one gets close to his destination there on the shore is a group of people waiting to see him. They see the ship on the horizon and then finally come to rest at the dock. As the loved one comes down the gangplank this group runs to meet him and welcome him to where they are. This is like when we lose someone we love from our presence and we know we will not see them again until we go to the other place. We know our loved one is welcomed and hugged at the other place. When my mother died, I imagined all those people she knew who had already died. Her mother and father, her brother and sister, and many she had done genealogy for. We were sad to not have her with us but now we can imagine just what she would say in any given situation."....... Penny, Bob and family.

"I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Brother Earl. This web site is a beautiful tribute to him and it shows everyone the wonderful memories you have of him that will hopefully carry you through your sorrow. Karen, you and your sisters have always been a special part of my life, and although I never got to know your Brother Earl, this web site has given me a glimpse of all the wonderful things in life he represented. Thanks for allowing us to share that with you"......God Bless, from the "other" Karen

"God be with you, until we meet again little brother. I will miss your contagious laugh, your radiating smile and those sparkling eyes that displayed a warm loving spirit that was and will always be you. No one will ever make me laugh the way you did. Until we meet again little brother, while I’m waiting…I will remember all the times we laughed at ourselves and the world, and I will feel the love you had to give to us all and send my love back to you with a prayer each and every day that you are smiling, laughing, pretending to be Elvis or a Catholic school girl, or maybe even Cher. The heavens are your audience now.".....Marie

"Merry Christmas" little brother! I have a Christmas ornament near the top of tree with you & Grandma's picture on it. I know you were both here today celebrating Christmas with us. We all miss you so much. Our whole family today were reminiscing the times we were together, and how this time of year was the most happiest. I love you little brother, and you will never be forgotten....Your big sister, Linda