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Bryan McBournie
May 22, 2007
I just found out the news moments ago on a passing glance at TheTartan. I knew Blake from The Tartan and Whim but admittedly didn't know him well. I do know this, he was a decent guy who said exactly what he meant.
I clicked on his Blogger profile soon after. Under "About Me" he (or someone since) wrote: Blake Fought the good fight.
I would say that is pretty fitting.
Ray Gunter
May 22, 2007
Blake truly should have no regrets in this world. Blake truly was the best Christian I knew. We never talked that much, but when we did, you could tell he was someone who was unique. I never heard him say a bad word about anyone, even when Whim circus was going on. He truly is in a better place and deserves to be there
Happier times. Blake's High School Graduation 2005
Amy Fought
May 22, 2007
Happy Birthday to my wonderful son, Blake Edward Fought. I love you more than words can ever say. I miss you more than words can ever say. I look forward to the day when we can all be together again. Until that time, know that we all love you.
Love Mom
Mark Fought
May 22, 2007
My Wonderful Son:
Today would have been your 20th birthday. While your family and I continue to miss you so very, very much and while we grieve your loss, we are comforted in knowing that you are with the Lord our God that you served so devotely and masterfully in your all too brief time with us.
One of the greatest gifts God ever gave me, your Mother and your sister was you. Sometimes, God asks parents and siblings to give that wonderful gift back to Him. How reassuring it is to know that you now suffer no pain, no sadness, no suffering at all and that you enjoy for all of eternity the Heavenly reward you earned in your walk with the Lord here on His planet.
We miss you, Blake. We always will. You are never far from our thoughts and our love for you will never cease or diminish. We look forward to the day that we are reunited with you in God's eternal kingdom. On that day, this family chain that is temporarily broken will be linked once more - for all of eternity.
Happy Birthday, my son. I love you. I'll see you again, someday. Until then, I will do God's work as you so capably showed me how.
Dad
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Dr J Wiley
May 18, 2007
Dear Amy,
I am devastated to hear of Blake's death. How could I ever forget Blake? And Kaitlyn, you, and Marc for that matter? You could tell even at a very young age that he was a special boy! And after reading everything, quite a special young man. He was scary clever, but never made you feel stupid. I'll never forget his smile- always present. And I'll never forget his devotion to his beloved little sister... that really touched me.
I understand your feelings about your career. All I can say is this... you have been working so long and hard for this. You were aware I thought you were crazy to pursue it in the first place as you had so many other great things going on in your life with the kids and all. But I was always impressed with your persistence and dedication. This is something you have wanted and with good reason. And you said yourself you know Blake would want you to continue- we all know that. Perhaps this tragedy can spurn you on to become a doctor and ensure that the best medical care possible can be delivered. You have the potential to do so many things in so many lives. And the rewards are getting to know patients and families that are every bit as special as your Blake and Kaitlyn.
Please pass on to your family my sympathy, and thank you so much for entrusting me with the care of your special children. And best of luck in your decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Wiley
Emerson Siegle
May 14, 2007
I remember having a class with Blake, AP European History. It was two years ago, in my sophomore year of high school. What impressed me so much about Blake was how much energy and passion he brought to the classroom, really showing everyone what it meant to care about the direction of our world and the people in it. I never really knew him, but I knew his commitment to all of us, and it's a shock that he passed.
"I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness,which the Lord, the righteous Judge will award to me on that day." 2 Timothy 4:7
May 13, 2007
My happy Blake
May 13, 2007
Blake at his senior prom 2005.
May 13, 2007
Megan Hansell
May 13, 2007
To the Fought Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss and send my condolences. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. May God be with you through this and for what lies ahead.
Megan - Student Doctor Network
Johnny Moore
May 13, 2007
My deepest condolences go out to you on the death of your son Blake. Although I did not know Blake, I know he was a great person just because I know you. May the Lord bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Shirley Stevens
May 13, 2007
My heart goes out to the family of Blake Fought. You will be in my prayers. I was at Blacksburg High School when Blake was a student there. He was very kind and caring for everyone. He will be missed by many people.
Daniel Overstreet
May 13, 2007
I am very sorry for not making the service to offer my condolences. I had planned to go but did not have a permission slip. I met Blake during the Christmas break when he was the Blacksburg High School Basketball mananger at the Northside Tournament. As a member of the team, I thought he was friendly, nice and very helpful. I enjoyed meeting him. God bless all of you during this difficult time.
David Chapman Family (Greenbrier Circle)
May 13, 2007
Dear Amy, Mark and Kaitlyn,
I am so deeply sorry. I can only imagine the loss and sorrow you must feel. My hope is that God sends to you the hope, strength and love you need to deal with this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Dan Niccolucci
May 13, 2007
Mark,
What an unbelievable tragedy. You and your family have my deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers.
Ernie Boughman, Mechanical Dept.
May 13, 2007
Mark and Amy,
I was so saddened to learn that your son had passed away. I cant imagin what you are going through but I know your faith in God will sustain you. Please know there are folks at Lockwood Greene in Spartanburg holding you up in their prayers.
Lin Fisher
May 13, 2007
Mark & Amy,
I was shocked and saddened by the news of Blake's passing. The last time I saw Blake was in the GSP Airport in the 1993-94 time frame and he was full of himself. The last time I talked to you, Mark, you were telling me about Blake and how well he was doing in school , you were so proud of him. You have my sincere and heartfelt condolence. I feel so sad but as you and I know, Blake is in a better place than us....with His Lord.
Teresa Martin
May 13, 2007
Mark,
I was shocked to hear this sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God grant you strength and comfort during this time in your lives.
Jim Flowers
May 13, 2007
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Blake's passing. Please know that my wife and I and every other parent amoung us stand with you and your family as you face this loss.
Andy Freeland
May 13, 2007
Dear Mark,
I am deeply sorry for your family's loss and great trial. Our family will be praying for you all. May God's comfort be given as you are grieving so that, even though perplexed--you do not despair (2 Cor 4:7,8)
John Daly
May 13, 2007
Dear Mark and Family,
My sincerest condolences on the tragic loss of your most precious son. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Jon Stephenson
May 13, 2007
Dear Mark,
I was so shocked and sorry to hear of Blake's passing. You have my sincerest sympathy. May God's grace strengthen you and your family and give you comfort at this time of grief.
Nancy Koebel
May 13, 2007
Dear Kaitlyn and family,
Although no words can ease your pain, please know you have my heartfelt sympathy. All of us at BMS are keeping you in our hearts and prayers.
I am here for you if you need anything.
B'easy and Sophia Thompson
May 13, 2007
We are so sorry to hear of your unbelievable loss. Please know we have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Amy Kirk, RN, PCU
May 13, 2007
Dear Amy and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Words can not express the profound sorrow I feel. May God bless you and keep you as you grieve and give you the strength you need. If I can do anything for you, please call me.
Fondly,
John and Helen Henderson
May 13, 2007
Mark and Amy,
I can only say that Helen and I are deeply saddened by the loss of your son. There are no words that can help you through this time, but know that many many people love you and care for you. They love your son too and they are saddened by your loss.
Your first year will be very difficult, know that many people will be praying for you. As each year goes by, it is so important to speak his name, to remember the joy and love he brought to you and to know that you are blessed just to have him even though it was for a short time.
If you need someone to talk with, you know that you can call on us.
The following was given to me and I hope it does for you what it did for me.
God bless you and your daughter.
Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I and you are you: whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by my old familar name, speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference in your tone; wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we awlays laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, play for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without an effort, without the ghost of a shadow on it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was; there is absolutely unbroken continuity. What is death but a negligible accident? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is well.
Kevin Kinder
May 13, 2007
Our prayers are with the Fought family during this difficult time. May God grant you the strength to face the days ahead, and always remember all the joy that Blake brought to you during his life.
Emily Garst
May 13, 2007
We are sorry for your loss Kaitlyn. If you need anything, feel free to come to me. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Jessie Newberne
May 13, 2007
I just wanted to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. I know how hard this must be on Kaitlyn and I want her to know that she and your whole family are in my prayers. I hope we can make the service on Monday. While it is true that I did not know Blake very well personally, I did get a chance to talk to him at Dance Tech sometimes and he was always a wonderful person. I wish you all the best during this difficult time and Kaitlyn is always welcome to let me know if she needs anything.
Jessie Newberne
Bob Groth
May 13, 2007
Dear Mark,
My heart goes out to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob
MRH Endoscopy Team, Gale, Janet, Lisa, Angie, Cindy, Renee and Rae
May 13, 2007
Amy and Family,
It was an honor to take care of Blake. May your memories brighten your days and my God wrap his arms around each of you and comfort you. If we can help in any way, please don't hesitate to call us! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Imraan Faruque
May 11, 2007
Blake rocks.
Mandy Juraschek
May 11, 2007
Thank you Blake :)
Kory Bell
May 11, 2007
Blake, whatup man its Kory Bell, its been a long time and i just heard the news but i want you to know that you touched a lot of people in your time here on earth, i know your in a better place looking down on us knowing that many people here cared for you and still will, i will see you soon and im going to say a prayer for your family and cathy tonight, see you soon good buddy, your presence will be greatly misssed!!!
Kaleb Ross
May 11, 2007
just heard the news. youre with our Father, you will be missed, but ill see you again my brother.
Brittany Denardo
May 11, 2007
Blake--
We definitely had our fair share of arguments in high school. But your faith was always something I admired, and I know that you're in a better place now. I'll keep your family and girlfriend in my prayers.
Andrew Walker
May 11, 2007
my fellow blacksburg high manager, i know you are in a better place with our lord and savior, my prayers are with your family
Mark Hinson
May 11, 2007
Blake,
When i heard, i was very shocked, i remember when you used to always would come to the northside basketball tournament, and any other bruin basketball games, those memories of you will never be forgotten thanks for everything, I'll see you again someday in the future, God Bless you and your family
Michelle Carlson
May 11, 2007
On behalf of myself and the RU Softball team, I'd like to send our condolences and prayers. Blake covered our games and I know that I've received notes from him of congratulations and encouragement during our past seasons. I'm sure others have as well. He was a great guy, and, even though it is hard, know he is ok now.
God Bless you Blake, and your loved ones.
Brian Seay
May 11, 2007
Blake I'm going to miss you so much bro! You were my best friend and here is a Bible verse that has become one of my favorites and is so true:
Revelations 14:13 says, "Then I heard a voice from Heaven saying to me, "Write: 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.'" "Yes," says the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them."
Blake, you did God's work, now rest and enjoy the reward in Heaven of seeing our Lord Jesus Christ. What you did on Earth will follow you through our lives. I love you bro, and you are my brother in Christ FOREVER!!
Nikki Smith
May 11, 2007
Blake, from the time I met you I knew you were an amazing person and had a heart of gold. To hear that you had passed put me in tears and filled my heart with sadness, but I know that you are up in Heaven where you belong, rejoycing with the angels. Your family is in my thoughts & prayers. This is not the end though, I will see you again someday.
Reggie McIntyre
May 11, 2007
On behalf of the Radford Men's Basketball Players and Staff we would like to send our condolences. Blake covered our games and would often drop personally e-mails of encouragement to players before and after games. To his parents thank you for giving us the opportunity to meet such a great young man, he will be missed, and we send our prayers to God in this time of bereavement. God Bless.
Josh Goldsmith
May 11, 2007
Blake, you said it best in your note titled "making power of weakness"..."Sure, a rainstorm can be depressing to some, but it gives new life to the earth below." I know you are looking down from heaven pouring out your rain in everyway you know how, and your passing has given many people at Radford a new meaning and lease on life, myself included. I pray your family be comforted in a time of such enduring pain, God Bless you Blake Fought!! I'll see you at those pearly gates.
Harrison McKinley
May 11, 2007
Blake, you will be missed my friend, I will always remember your good ol' Sports Philosophy every week in the Tartan. Dude like you will never be forgotten. RIP my friend
Gatane Gallagher
May 11, 2007
Blake, we didnt know each other well just the occational hey how ya doin in the hall at school but I know that you are an amazing person and you are in my thoughts and prayers, you will never be forgotten.
Trevor Twyford
May 11, 2007
Blake, thanks for all the time we spent hanging out working at the Tartan. Even though the time I worked there was short, you were a great guy, you always said hi, asked what was up, and was just all around awesome...
You'll be greatly missed.
Matt Drumheller
May 11, 2007
Blake,
Thank you so much for the time you spent at Blacksburg sharing all your wisdom in psysch/soc! You are an amazing person and you will not be forgotten. Your support and aid to the football team were crucial and are remembered. You are a great guy, and I know you are in a better place. Thanks and I will see you again on that far shore.
Nikole Joshi
May 11, 2007
Blake, I can't really put into words how I felt when I heard the news. I want you to know that I am keeping you, your girlfriend, and your family in my prayers. Thank you for all of your lively spirit throughout the time I knew you. Rest In Peace. <3
Kerry Murphey-Smith
May 11, 2007
Blake,
I didnt know you very well! But I always heard about your amazing love for God! I am in CRU and you were in Chi Alpha, and whenever I heard bout Chi Alpha, your name was mentioned, which is a great honor. I'm very sure that you were an awesome man of God. I'm very sorry for your family, and I will be praying for them. I wish I got to know you better, but one day, I know we will meet! Thats awesome that you are in the real presence of God right now, face to face!! I cant wait.. you will be greatly missed!
Josh Sales
May 11, 2007
Blake i will always remember you man. You and your spirit was greater then anyone i have ever known. You where only at blacksburg for 1 year and you had more school pride and spirit then anyone. Thanks man for all the good memories. RIP.
Sarah Emily Stosch
May 11, 2007
Heavenly Father, bring down your Holy Spirit on Blake's family and friends. This world is nothing but a temporary home and he was called to be with you and your Son in his rightful home. How beautiful it is that Blake is able to see the face of Jesus and live for the rest of eternity in the God's glory.
Allen Trussler
May 11, 2007
It seams that the entire Body of Christ is suffering Ur lost bro. I look at Ur wal and see so many tears and brokenes. I spoke to a few people since Thursday and they told me that even now Ur chalenging them to live a better life, To Live Like They Were Dying. Ur proof to me that our time is but a vapor on this Earth. I just want U to know that Ur death will make Us stronger. Dont wory about Us bro because God is taking care of Us. Im seeing people draw closer to Him and He is drawing closer to them. People are awake now including me. If the enemy thinks he has one because Ur no lnger here, he is sadly mistaken. The Ideal U stood for will live forever in our hearts and spread to others. Ur were a great friend I lvoe and Miss U bro and I will pray for Ur family and friends.
Thank You Blake
Michael Shockley
May 11, 2007
Blake,
I remember fondly sharing classes with you, where you brought a spirit unlike anyone else could bring. It seems you took that spirit everywhere you went. You'll be remembered, and dearly.
Michael
Dave Johnson
May 11, 2007
Blake words cannot describe...... I am happy to know exactly where you are and I rejoice to know that... Although I do wish we knew each other better than the egoethmonocentrinism..... Haha!! I love you dude I miss so much and i never got to tell you what you meant to me. those are my only regrets about us man. btw when we meet again we will talk again about the goofy things that were shoved down your throats by jackson...
I love you man.. give Jesus a high-five for me
Your brother,
David Johnson
Nich Vaught
May 11, 2007
Blake,
We really didn't know each other, just through other people. But I got a good sense of who you were. And like others have said you were always consistent. You effected everyone who had contact with you. I have no doubt you are with our Creator. Thank you for your faith.
~nich
Mary Arnott
May 11, 2007
yea pretty much what everyone else has already said...your faith is so strong there's no question about where you are now. You're pretty much the definition of a good person...everytime I see the cubs play I'll think about you. Peace
Anna Seidemann
May 11, 2007
Blake, when I first heard about you, I was both shocked and sad. But the sadness was shortlived, because I remembered where you are now!! I'm not sad anymore...in fact I am rejoicing in the fact that you are dancing for our Creator, with all the wonderful people that have gone before you! And although it might seem like an eternity to us, time is nonexistent where you are! It's just you and Jesus, talking and getting your questions answered. You and Jesus, walking around seeing people who you've always wanted to meet, but never had the chance. You and Jesus, laughing and singing forever and ever!!! I know I will see you one day, but until that day, I will take comfort in knowing that you're not worried about us down here....because like always, everything works out for the good of those who love Him. Wait for us Blake!! We'll see you soon!
Brian Robinson
May 11, 2007
Just want to say that you will be in my prayers. Nothing but love for you .
Isaac Jackson
May 11, 2007
Man it's hard to believe.........i'm gonna miss you buddy
Aaron Hall
May 11, 2007
Seems this has been become a memorial wall. I will miss you buddy but I know that will see you again. It was a pleasure to know you! I was honored to be your pastor and friend. Enjoyment is not even close to what your experiencing right now. Love you Blake!
Felicia Sexton
May 11, 2007
If i had to say anything, I don't think i could. Words just can't express how much you meant to all of us. How much you touched so many people. You were truly loved and you will be missed by so many. I just thank God for the small amount of time I got to know you. In that time you had an impact on me, whether you knew it or not. I've never met anyone with the compassion for God that you had. I am jealous of you for getting to meet Him before me. I know you're absolutely loving it up there. We miss you down here though. You will always be in our hearts. WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU BLAKE!
Evan Pate
May 11, 2007
Blake, You were my comrade in deep run high, with the principle we both "loved". Oh Spency. Although we drifted apart when you moved from richmond and to both of us it seemed like it couldn't get any worse. Well Blake, when you moved again it all became heaven for you. you were loved by more than any one i know, and you know I was the better looking, but i guess you had your charm too. You found people who love you, you found a wonderful GF, and to top it all off your old buddy EVAN came to RU. Although it angers me how short of time you were on this planet, it also makes me realize that you lived life to the fullest, more than any one i know. ALso it comforts me to know that although we had our religious debates that you are SOOOOO religious that it comforts me to KNOW where exactly you are.
Love ya man, your DRHS comrade.
P.S. We will play LOTR cards again, and i guess you can try to "school" me in halo some other time.
Doug McKinney
May 11, 2007
Blake -
It's true you are in a better place. You were very talented and very passionate and touched a lot of people. You will be missed.
Noelle Selb
May 11, 2007
Blake, I know you are in Heaven reading this right now...but I don't know if I ever truly thanked you for all your brought to The Tartan last year. Despite your illness, stresses with school and standing up for your beliefs, you remained grounded, dedicated, and were always refreshing to talk to. You are in God's hands now, with no suffering, and I just want to thank you for the privilege of knowing you. You were an amazing writer, photographer and person, and will be greatly missed. God Bless, Noelle
Matt Mitchell
May 11, 2007
Blake you were one in a million man....thank you for all the things you taught me throughout our friendship....i can only hope that i can share with others all the things you shared with me....you will always be the man.....Remember kid, there's heroes and there's legends. Heroes get remembered but legends never die....i will never forget you much love
Richard Boyce
May 11, 2007
Ahhh. What can I say, man? Seems like all the good ones go home early. Ya reckon that's a gift from God? I know that we're all missing your presence in our lives, but we cannot help but to feel a sense of envy as we realize that even today you've been talking to God, face to face. You're a great guy, man. I wish I had gotten to know you better. I'll see ya again one day.
Amanda Easterling
May 11, 2007
We miss you already buddy. Football season won't be the same with out you to argue with. I know being at a new school your senior year wasn't the easiest thing for you, but you made an impression on all of us, and I can promise we won't forget you. We'll be praying for your family, keep a good look out on all of us up there sweetheart. We love ya.
Lucian Mirra
May 11, 2007
Blake,
Although we may have differed on a few issues (okay, so pretty much all issues), I still had a lot of respect for anyone who would take a stand, and who would put up with us football players. Words can't express feelings during times like these, but you would apperciate a bible verse:
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Ps 23:4
Find comfort with Him. To Blake's family--though I will never know what you're going through, just one month ago I lost my father just as unexpectedly as the Lord took Blake. May you find the same peace in the Lord that has brought me comfort, knowing that our loved ones are in a better place with Him, and we hope one day we will find that same peace with Him.
David Duckett
May 11, 2007
"Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace."
(Psalm 37:37)
Joshua Boyce
May 11, 2007
Blake, I didn't know you that well. We never talked that much and our paths never crossed. But for all of that, I know that a great guy has left this world and his presence will be missed by many, myself included. To his family and friends, you will be in my prayers. I'm so, so sorry.
Alexandra Wladich
May 11, 2007
Blake
you may be gone, but you will never be forgotten.
love always.
x0x0
Preston Turpin
May 11, 2007
Blake, my PTI partner on everything in sports. It's comforting to know that you're in a better place now. You will be missed. You were the best manager ever man. Your life was a testimony to dedication and commitment. Thank you for doing what so many other people have such a hard time doing, being consistent. Your life was an example. Until we meet again, you will never be forgotten. Praying for your family and loved ones...and until we meet again...keep things in line up there eh? Missin you bud. But now you're with Him. You're loved and missed.
Meredith Friedman
May 11, 2007
Blake, you were an irreplaceable member of our RU family...(and the Tartan family!)...remember playing football out on the porch? And my beggggging for you to close your pages so I could post my ads..? None of it matters now, you're in a MUCH better place. Rest well, and may peace finally be in your heart.
My deepest condolensces to Blake's family...he was a wonderful person. He will be greatly missed.
Ray Gunter
May 11, 2007
Blake, I knew you without ever having met you in person. My heart goes out to your friends and family because they are missing someone who was truly special in this world. If anyone deserves to go to Heaven, you are certainly that person. You will be missed.
Camellia Grubb
May 11, 2007
Blake,
We went to high school and college together, and yet we barely knew one another. My fondest memory from HS is standing behind you in lunch and watching you make sure that the lunch lady counted all the food you had gotten because you didn't want to cheat the school out of money while others were sneaking food out.
I have held the utmost respect for you ever since. Rest in Peace Blake... I'm so happy that you were given the chance to find the love of your life and were able to experience the joy of Godly love.
Shaun Corley
May 11, 2007
Godspeed Blake
Lindsey Rappold
May 11, 2007
I LOVE YOU AND I WILL TRUELY MISS YOUR SMILING FACE BLAKE. YOU WERE AN AWESOME MAN.
I LOVE YOU
LINDSEY CAITLIN RAPPOLD
Scott Colston
May 11, 2007
blake...i didnt know u that well but u will never be forgotten...until i see u again man...
Brian Seay
May 11, 2007
My brother, I know that your in Heaven right now with Jesus and we will see each other again. This is not the end. You rock Blake!!
love you bro,
Brian Seay
William Cabot-Bryans
May 11, 2007
May you find peace in your eternal rest my friend.
Patrick Hopkins
May 11, 2007
You will be missed.
Ben Morehead
May 11, 2007
blake i didn't know you very well, and the time i did talk to you i got nothing but good feelings from you, it broke my heart when i heard of your misfortune, but i know you loved God, and i know that you touched peoples lives. so many people prayed for you including me, and i still give my deepest condolences to your family and friends.
God Bless you oh brother in Christ
John, Jeanne, Kyla, and Myles Taylor
April 28, 2007
I can't believe that Blake has left us so early! He was a fine young man--one that any parent would love to have as a son. I remember sending Amy IMs and sometimes Blake was using her computer so he IM'ed me back. We actually told a couple of jokes and even though I can't remember the jokes exactly, I do remember that I kept thinking what a wonderful sense of humor he had and how he made me laugh. I also remember when my son Myles had his first band concert in Christiansburg, VA and how Blake brought me the Fought video camera to our medical school so I could record the concert and send a copy back to my family who couldn't attend because they lived in California. I think about him often and wonder what good deeds he's doing or what jokes he's telling others who are in heaven. God bless you Mark, Amy, and Kaitlyn and give you the strenth and courage to keep putting one foot in front of the other....one step at a time.
Auntie Lisa Dodson
April 24, 2007
Three guys went to a motel and since they were on a budget, they asked the clerk for the cheapest room. The clerk told them it would be $30.00, so each of them gave the clerk $10.00.
After they went to their room, the clerk realized that the room he had sold the three guys was really only $25.00. He called the bellman over, gave him 5 $1-dollar bills and told him to take them to the three guys.
While in the elevator, the bellman got to thinking, "how will three guys split $5.00?" So he very nicely solved their dilemma for them by pocketing $2, and giving each guy $1 a piece. ($2+$3=$5)
Here's the problem, if each guy paid $9.00 (original $10-$1=$9) and 3x$9=$27, and the bellman pocketed $2.00 ($27+$2=???)...what....$29??!! Where did the other dollar disappear?
I posed that problem to my nephew Blake. The person who told it to me, after much frustration, infomed me that there is not actual solution to this....its simply a play in words.
Anyway, I called my nephew, the math GENIUS, and gave him the problem.
After about two weeks, he called me back one day, and in no uncertain terms proceeded to give me a 20 minute algebraic equation discourse on why it was a solvable problem and why it made PERFECT sense to him. Something about x's and y's....it was all gibberish to me!!
But that was my nephew. Smarter than me when he was 2!! :-)
I miss Blake, I will always miss him. I hurt for my little sister and her family. It doesn't seem very fair. I know God is in charge, even if I didn't know that, which I do, Blake's life and the manner in which he lived it certainly would have shown me.
I guess God just needed him in heaven worse than we needed him here, although I have a hard time agreeing with that.
I surely can't wait to see him again some day. He'll be up there creating a welcoming committee to meet the rest of us, with red, white, and blue signs, no doubt!!
I miss you, BEF, I was not ready for you to leave your mom and dad and little sis. I am doing the best I can to help take care of them, but I am not you. They are so proud of you.
Set up that welcomming committee, we will all join you some day! Love you, ba-bye.
Amanda Dillard
April 20, 2007
Hi Mrs. Fought!! (or since i've pasted this on here,,, Hello Fought family!!!)
I saw your message here on the Crohn's and IBD wall, and there's something ive been wanting to tell you guys for a while now!
My name is Amanda, and i'm student over here at Radford University. I know of Blake. I had never met him, but the day he died, a friend of mine from Chi Alpha told me about it, and i immediately started praying for all of you guys. IT wasn't until they sent out an email to the university about his death, that i read that he died from complications with Ulcerative Colitis. I have UC as well, i was diagnosed at age 17 back home in Roanoke my senior year of high school..
I had NOOO idea that anyone here at RU was going through the same thing as me! But i got to reading his articles that he wrote about the experiences that he was going through with this.
Most importantly, i read about how much he loved God, and how he gave God all the glory for what he was going through..
I don't wanna hold you all day with this message, but this has just been burning on me for a long time, and i've wanted to tell you guys this but didn't know how to get in touch..
Your son Blake has been an INSPIRATION and a Hero to me. He lived an example about how you can live with this terrible disease giving God the glory and thanking him for your struggles, and turrning them into praise! Seeing how he lived HIS life has changed mine! I now look at things differently, and the only way to get through all the curve balls that this disease is to be right in the head, which is being right with God, and then it doesn't matter anymore!! Blakes life has shown me this. I went to Chi Alpha the next night (it was my first time at Chi Alpha) and they had a night where they just talked about things they remembered about Blake, and how amazing he was, and how with the struggles he was going through, his faith in God never changed. I didn't even have to know him to see that he was absolutely amazing, and a wonderful child of God. This has changed me forever, and i want to live like him,, taking the struggles and turning them into praise, and power in weakness.
I am ALWAYS praying for you and the family, that God will continue to heal you all, and give you all the joy that Blake had through him.
SINCERELY,,
Amanda Dillard
Our amazing Cubs fan
April 19, 2007
Our wonderful son, Blake at his graduation party in 2005
April 19, 2007
Matt Williams
April 18, 2007
Wow, Blake.. I can't believe you're gone man.. We had Mr. Epps History class together and you were always there with jokes. You were a great guy and you will be greatly missed
Rakeena Chamblee
April 15, 2007
I pray that you will get through this time of sorrow.
dave fought
April 14, 2007
Mark,Amy and Kaitlyn, this horrific trajedy has caused you so much pain and suffering beyond belief. The one strength that has lead me through this is knowing God has him doing some wonderful things in a place mankind could not have begun to provide him. I know right now he is trying to convince John The Baptist that the Republican Party is the way to go. That is the measure of my faith , trust and knowing this comforts me tremendously. Let my prayers and thoughts some how help heal your pain.
Gautam Sarkar
April 13, 2007
I know Blake because I attended medical school with Blakes's mother, Amy Fought. Blake lives in my memory as a "funny" and "nice" guy. "Funny" because he used to send instant messages to Amy while Amy and I attended classes in medical school sitting next to each other and some of those messages made me laugh when Amy shared them with me. It was funny when Blake showed up to my home in Christiansburg, VA for a dinner invitation with a cheesburger in his hand, he probably was not looking forward to try my Indian cooking and yet he was nice enough to show up! A few times Blake brought Amy's anatomy atlas book to me that Amy was lending me to prepare for a test. Blake did so to save my "study-time". I often think about Blake.
Carley Whitley
April 2, 2007
I love Blake and how much HE lived for JEsus. He will be soooo missed. God bless you, precious Fought family. God will heal you all!
Anna Seidemann
March 29, 2007
Blake's life was such a testimony and a challenge to all of us...I could only hope to live such a Christian walk as he did. Keep the faith, he would want you to. While his death was untimely and unjust in our eyes, everything with God is perfect. I love you, Fought family, as do all of us who knew Blake. We all miss him too...but we know that we will see him again one day.
Sarah Edmonds
March 27, 2007
I didn't know Blake, but my friend, Amy, called me the day he went to the hospital and told me to pray for him. I prayed for him and for his family. I'll continue to do so. Life is hard to handle sometimes, but when you know that God is in control, it's worth it. It's all worth it. One day everyone will see Blake again, and that day, we'll be with our Lord.
Jim Heironimus
March 26, 2007
Mark,
My thoughts and payers are with you and your Family.
Bob Harding
March 24, 2007
Dear Mark, Amy and Kaitlyn,
We were so grieved to hear of your loss. The words of Paul to the church at Corinth come to mind, "Blessed by the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of all mercies and God of all comfort, Who comforts us in all our affliction." (2 Cor. 1:3-4) We do pray for much grace to you in the coming weeks and months.
With our love, Bob and Debra Harding
Bryan Jarrell
March 23, 2007
Fought Family: This is Bryan from Three Chopt. It's been a while... I hope that the Lord comforts you all duirng your time of crisis and that you will find your strength in Him.
God's Peace.
Phil Naughton
March 21, 2007
Mark, Amy and Family
My prayers go to you and your family during this tragic time. Loosing a child is one of the hardest things a parent can go through. I know Blake is now with the Lord and you will see him again.
Harris Young
March 21, 2007
Mark, and family. Please accept my deepest sympathies for you all. I cant imagine the pain and grief you are experiencing. I pray that God's grace, mercy and healing will help you during this very difficult time. Mark, I have not seen you since the Motorola MOS 13 project, but hopefully you will remember and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Crystal Jerrell
March 16, 2007
i love yall so much
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