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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Debbie Brown Simmons
April 9, 2011
Beverly Edwards is a friend of my family. I am so sorry to hear of Adams passing. They are gone but never forgotten. They will never foget us either.
Erin Wilson
September 30, 2009
Jules, Rachel, and Family
Ive tried posting this once, but we will try again. I know that this is a very hard time for you, and I wish I knew exactly what to say to ease your pain. I spent many nights talking to Adam and trying to understand what he was going through, however, I'm not sure that anyone could. I believe that Adam wasn't quite right since Susan passed, in fact, last time I stayed with him we stayed up laughing and crying over her. We reminisced about singing "always look on the bright side of life" from Monty Python.
I think Adam was trying to fill this void with drugs, and got too deep to escape even the worst of pain. However, I know he is sitting up there with her now, and his "cup runneth over." Thinking of Adam, I am going to push aside the negative, and remember the great man he was. He wouldn't want to see anyone of us hurting, but rather celebrating who he was. To me, that person was better than most, no matter what addiction he has. I love you all, and If you need ANYTHING please dont hesitate.
With Love,
Erin Wilson
Chris & Sharon Williams
September 10, 2009
Jeff, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this most trying time. Adam knew that in the best of times and in the worst of times he always had a home to come to where his father did all things possible to be of help. I know that the strength he had he drew from you. I know that the love he felt he drew from you. I know that the fight he fought he drew from you. Just as you had an amazing son, he had an amazing father. Know that you, your strength, your courage have always been an inspiration to me.
Emma Scott
September 9, 2009
To Adam's Family -
I do not know you and did not know your son. My son was the same age when the struggle ended for him in the same way. I just wanted to say that I so admire you for being open about his torment - my heart goes out to you and will remember you in my daily prayers.
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Beverly Edwards
September 9, 2009
Jeff and Rachel,
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. We have lots of fond memories of Adam when he came to our house. Susan's passing was hard on Adam we use to talk about her with him alot. Adam could always make us laugh. We will miss him greatly. Our family will be here for you both, don't hesitate to let us know if we can be of any help. Once again our prayers are with you.
Beverly Edwards
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Margaret Stanley Arbogast
September 8, 2009
Jeff and Rachel,
I have thought of you all many times over the years. I am so sorry to hear about Adam. I have nothing but fun filled memories of all the times we shared growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. With Love, Margaret Stanley Arbogast
September 8, 2009
Jeff and Rachael,
I am so sorry for your loss. Just know Adam is now at peace .. You're often in my thoughts and prayers.
Anita Alley Poteat
Alenka Hlousek-Radojcic
September 7, 2009
Mr. Newsome & Rachel,
I got to know Adam as a caring, intelligent, insightful, knowledgeable, thoughtful, critical, and very creative young man, you as Mr. Newsome, Adam's dad, and you Rachel, as a sister who wrote a heartwarming note to Mirna, my daughter, during Adam's and Mirna's high school senior year. No words can ease the pain and tormenting questions that may be going through your hearts and minds. However, I hope that by keeping the best memories of Adam with us all, you'll find the strength to live the life with those left behind.
One part of me, the selfish one, is in terrible pain for knowing that Adam is no more. Another part, the consoling me, reminds me that this tragic end released Adam from the pain he has been struggling with for many, many years. As I ponder over “what if...” my mind keeps on reaching the same conclusion that the vital part of Adam disintegrated with his loved mom Susan passing long time ago. Her struggle and death left a deep scar that etched into the fragile and emotional teenage boy’s mind. And while for some the time becomes a healer, the slow pain-relief catalyzed by the passing of days, weeks and months didn’t happen for Adam. His scar kept on tormenting him as he slowly eased into the manhood. And it is this emotional pain that prompted him to start somewhat innocent experiments with chemically induced reliefs that gradually became mandatory escapes into emotional numbness. But there is so much more to Adam.
Therefore, I will keep Adam in my memory as a person who radiated goodness, inquisitiveness, energy for enlightening discussions, and the knowledge many scholars would be envious off. It is hard to escape the feeling that intellectually he was actually bigger than most of us, with his incredible mind that would be constantly analyzing and looking for answers to the questions most people wouldn’t dare to touch. Also, I will remember his smile and his vivacious demeanor. And I will keep in mind when the next tear rolls down the face, that he is not in pain anymore.
Alenka, Mirna's mom,
Marie Guthrie
September 6, 2009
To the Family of Adam,
I knew Adam through my granddaughter Katrina. My family loved him very much and always had him in our prayers. My deepest sympathy to you and I pray the Lord will be especially close to you during this difficult time.
Marie W. Guthrie
September 6, 2009
Jeff, Rachel & Family,
Janet and I are so sorry for your loss...we remember Adam as a little boy visiting next door with his grandmother Kitty, along with your family and how full of energy he seemed to have that his grandpa Elmo would call him "Adam bomb"...there are no words to say to you that will lessen the pain, except we know that God's timing is perfect for all of our lives...our prayers are with you.
Frank & Janet Dunn, Virginia Beach
Patricia Beagle Stott
September 6, 2009
Dear Jeff and family,
I only knew Adam through my grandson, Tony Hilborn. I did speak with Adam by phone several times and he was always so nice.
Having lost three of my sons, one from a drug overdose and two from suicide, I know the terrible pain that you are feeling.
They will always remain in our hearts and we will continue feeling the pain of our losses. Perhaps the most difficult part is knowing that we tried to help/stop them but it wasn't quite enough.
The only consolation is that we did our best and I believe that they knew that.
Try and always look to the future and continue to be there for those left behind.
Adam is in God's hands never to suffer earthly pain again.
With deepest sympathy,
Patricia Beagle Stott
Donna Croswell
September 6, 2009
Dear Jeff and Family,
We were so deeply saddened to hear of Adam's passing. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, and with great sadness,
R.T. and Donna Croswell
Andrea Beagle Tate
September 6, 2009
Jeff,
My e-mail address is [email protected].
I listed it incorrectly on the previous entry.
Take care,
Andrea
Andrea Beagle Tate
September 6, 2009
Dear Jeff and family,
Words simply cannot adequately express my hearfelt sympathy for your loss. In the brief time I knew Adam I saw a vibrant star with so many gifts. I know that you'll forever cherish your special memories of Adam and that he will live on through them.
The struggle he endured was just too difficult. I have been there and seen it. For some, it's a lifelong struggle and there is no peace.
I pray that you will take solace in the fact that Adam is finally at peace.
Adam had become close with my girls, Amanda and Alexandra in addition to remaining close to Tony. They too are feeling the abject pain of losing Adam.
Jeff, please know that you were the greatest gift to Adam in that you gave him all and more than any parent could give.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Please get in touch as soon as you are ready, I look forward to talking with you.
With love and peace,
Andrea and family
Erin Statzer
September 6, 2009
Adam, I am glad that I knew you. Brian and I are glad that we spent so much time with you these last few weeks. We are so grateful for experiencing your last trip to the James River. I love that I have videos and pictures of this special day. You will be missed.
Jeff, Rachael, Will and Hunter my thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult time.
Love,
Erin Statzer and Brian Padow
Karen Wright
September 6, 2009
Jeff and family
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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