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for Melissa Brinegar
Rosemary (Olenski) Couto
May 26, 2007
I also went to high school with Melissa. She was a very kind person, and I can't imagine how difficult this must be for her family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
honey bybee
May 22, 2007
i am so sorry jeff. my prayers are with you.
Kyla Dieterich
May 10, 2007
Melissa was one of my students this semester at MCC. What a precious lady. I enjoyed getting to know her on a professional level, as well as a personal level. You all are in my thoughts and prayers everyday. Have comfort and peace in knowing that she is with our Lord, and she is helping Him prepare a place for each of us.
Karen Kasik
May 9, 2007
Jeff and Kara,
Melissa was and will always be a true friend to me, and I am so lucky to have had her in my life. Words cannot express our loss, but only our love for her. We are family and we will always be there for you two. I know she would have done the same for me, that's what friends are for, and she will never be forgotten. She is Kara's guardian angel looking over her always. May God be with you always.
Kelli Thompson(adcock)
May 8, 2007
I went to high school with melissa, just wanted to let her family know we are thinking of them. God bless!
Tiffany Griggs
May 8, 2007
I went to high school with Melissa, she was a beautiful person inside and out. May God bless you during this difficult time.
Lisa (Gibson) Prescher
May 7, 2007
Jeff,
I, too, am sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family will be in me thoughts and prayers.
Kerri Niemeyer
May 7, 2007
I graduated high school with Melissa and I am so sorry to hear about this tragedy. Your family and friends are in my prayers. May God be with you all!
Jessie Driver
May 7, 2007
Patsy
I am so sorry to here about your loss. I'll be praying for you and your family. May God be with you.
Kristen (Pietzsch) Garcia
May 7, 2007
I went to school with Melissa.. she was such a sweet person and always smiling and happy. She will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief..
Robert Burns
May 6, 2007
I never met Melissa. I would like to extend my condolences as a distant member of the Brinegar family from the Copperas Cove area
Cathy & Michael Mrugala
May 6, 2007
To our sweet angel Melissa, we are going to miss you so much. It won't be the same without you. We'll miss your sweet smile and laughter and hugs. You were like a daughter to me and best friend to my daughter Karen since 9th grade. Every time I look up at the heavens, I will wave and smile because I know you can see us and you'll be waving back. God bless you dear angel. All our love and prayers to Jeff and Kara.
Carli (Faubion) Swearingin
May 6, 2007
Jeff,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Edee Thompson (Paul's sister)
May 6, 2007
Sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you. God Bless You.
George Etter, IV
May 6, 2007
To Jeff Brinegar and Daughter,Kara:
Our Deepest and Sincere Condolonces to you and your family at this difficult time. Your memories of Happy Times will be your future strength.
George Etter, IV
Bryan M. Adams
Hunt family
May 5, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Duncan Family
May 5, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Kari Ezzell
May 5, 2007
Melissa will be greatly missed. I meet Melissa at Flips Gymnastics. Our girls took lessons together. We had a couple hours a week to chit chat during our daughters practices. I loved listenting to Melissa's stories about her Halloween parties, Kara's school activities and her college classes. Kara I know your mom was really proud of you and all your acomplishments. She loved you lots!!! I am going to miss her friendship and her big smile. I know she has brought alot of happiness to everyone she met. Melissa was beautiful person inside and out. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Robyn Drews
May 5, 2007
To Melissa's Family, I am very sorry for your loss. Melissa was a very good person. I have very fond memories of her. I only wish that i would have kept in contact with her after high school, besides the occational meetings out on the town. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. God be with you.
Kimberly Richter Barnett
May 5, 2007
Melissa was a very sweet person. She always made me smile. She was a close friend in high school , and we worked together at Winn Dixie, and also was my drivers ed partner ( boy was that fun). We had some good times. I can't really grasp the fact that she is gone. I feel really empty , so I can only imagen the grief her family feels. I will keep you in my prayers. I know Melissa will be protecting us all, that was just how she was. I am truely sorry . I will truely miss her .God Bless.
Brandy Schauer
May 5, 2007
MELISSA I LOVE U AND WILL MISS U U WERE LIKE AN OLER SISTER TO ME
Debbie Jobe
May 5, 2007
I can remember many good times with Melissa back in HighSchool. Although we had lost touch we had a chance to catch up at a birthday party recently I am so very glad I had the chance to talk with her. She will truly be missed. May God be with you Kara and Jeff.
Amanda Atkins
May 5, 2007
Well I really don't know what to say. I took it for granted all the time we could have spent together, I wish there could have been more. I Love you and I am going to miss you dearly.
Amanda Beeson
May 4, 2007
I’m very sorry for your loss. I know word don’t help much at times like this, but as ya’lls daughter gets older she will be able to go back and read about how great her mother was. I meet Melissa threw my cousin Amanda Atkins and then had a class with her at MCC. She was always a very nice person and always seemed to be worried about how everyone else was doing. I’m sure she is still protecting everyone she knew and loved. Know that she is always with you and ya’lls daughter.
Valerie Warschak
May 4, 2007
You are in my prayers and may god be with you. Melissa was a wonderful friend and she will be greatly missed.
Heather Milam
May 4, 2007
Melissa will be greatly missed. I finally make a friend here in Waco and she is gone. I ache not for her as she is in a far better place watching over us now, but instead I ache for those of us left behind to miss her. For the short time I was fortunate enough to spend with her, I am truely thankful.
Our family will be here for Jeff and Kara. My prayers are for their strenth and peace in this very difficult time.
With love and fondest of memories
The Milam Family
Roger & Margie
May 4, 2007
Jeff, We have no words to express the tremendous loss you have suffered...Melissa was a good friend, she will be missed.Please let us know if you need anything.
Kerri Hayes Kaluza
May 4, 2007
I worked with Melissa at Allen Samuels. She was such a sweet person and was always happy. She always made me laugh. I am sorry for you loss. I regret not staying in touch with her. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Roger & Margie
May 4, 2007
Jeff, we have no words to express the tremendous loss you have suffered...Melissa will be missed, she was a good friend.If you need anything please call.
christi wade
May 4, 2007
may god be with you and keep you in your time of need and sorrow. i am so very sorry for your loss.
May 4, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. If there is anything we can do, please feel free to call. Bruce Whitaker & Denise Gateley
Diana (McNeely) Motloch
May 4, 2007
Had I known on Friday the 27th while talking to you, that the Lord would call you home only days later, I would have spent more time talking with you. Melissa you will be missed greatly at our family gatherings and in our lives. Our prayers are with Jeff, Kara, your family, and friends.
Auntie Kelly Shirk
May 4, 2007
Our Sweet Little angel you will be missed!!!! I still can't belive your gone! You were a very special and sweet young lady. At least I know grandpa Jack is up there with you and you and take care of each other and give him a kiss! We love You Melissa and will never forget you! Our Herats and prayers go out to your husband and baby girl. Love Auntie Kelly, Rodney and your cousins Jake, Randy, Jackson, Matthew, Shawn and Grandma Fern
Auntie Kelly Shirk
May 4, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
CINDY DICKERSON
May 4, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Blann Family Bailey/KG classmate
May 4, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lesley Winget
May 4, 2007
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God see you through this difficult time.
Joan Evans
May 4, 2007
The employees at Town Hall Estates in Whitney wish to send our deepest regards and sympathy in your loss of Melissa.Wanda is a member of our family here and we share in your grief.Let us help you any way that we can.
Shelley Marshall
May 4, 2007
Melissa was one of my best friends in high school. I miss her so much I can't beleive this happened. my thoughts and prayers are with the family and I am so sorry for your loss.
Kara Blenden
May 4, 2007
I was in Melissa's volleyball class and was forming a very good relationship with her. She was an amazing person and I am very sorry about your loss. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do to help. She had truly touched my life as I'm sure she had touched the lives of many others! You're in my thoughts and prayers!
Pamela Clay
May 4, 2007
Words can not describe the sorrow that has fallen unto us. You were such an amazing person and we will miss you so much! You will always be in our hearts and I will continue to pray for Kara and Jeff. We love you Melissa.
Rhonda Clay
May 4, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
julie romig
May 4, 2007
We are saddened by your loss. The thoughts of many at Speegleville Elementary are with you during this time of sorrow.
The Romig Family
Jenna/Kindergarten classmate
Leon Herring
May 4, 2007
Our thought and our prayers are with you and your family. We will miss You Melissa and will cherrish your memories and the times that we shared with you and your family.
BETH ANDREWS ARISPE
May 4, 2007
I worked with Melissa at Allen Samuels and loved her dearly. She was such a awesome person. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.
Nancy Dean
May 4, 2007
My heart goes out to the family during this terrible tradgedy.
carolyn sanchez
May 4, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
LARRYE WEAVER
May 4, 2007
WE ARE TRULY IN TRIBULATIONS AND ANQUISH,MAY THE GOD OF PEACE COMFORT YOUR HEARTS AND MIND THRU CHRIST JESUS OUR LORD,THE CREATOR OF HEAVEN AND EARTH,BLESSED ARE THEY THAT MOURN FOR THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED////////PASTOR LARRYE WEAVER;;;;;GOOD SAMARITAN BAPTIST CHURCH
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