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Sean Mullsteff Obituary

MULLSTEFF, SEAN BRYCE (Age 19)

Of Damascus, MD, suddenly on April 4, 2004. Beloved son of Perry and Sue Mullsteff; brother of P.J., Chelsea and Ryan Mullsteff; grandson of Alan and Louise Porterfield and Chris and Jan Mullsteff. We will miss your smile, laughter and gentle spirit. We love you. A memorial service will be held for all family and friends at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 8 at the Church of the Redeemer, 19425 Woodfield Rd., Gaithersburg, MD 20879. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Sean Mullsteff Memorial Fund at the church address. Arrangements by HILTON FUNERAL HOME, Barnesville, MD.

Published by The Washington Post on Apr. 7, 2004.
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As if no time has passed I can slip into the moment my heart broke. Yet time has flowed on in your absence from this earth. Time is unpredictable as sometimes it rushes by like a mighty river, then it stops suspended like drops of dew that cling to the grass. In the quiet, I stand in awe of the One who lavished so much love upon so many in the beautiful gift of you! My dear nephew, your life brought joy, love, humor, surprise, excellence, gentleness, and humility to so many! Thanking God today again for the mom and dad who loved and taught you all they could give! Thanking God for your sister and brothers who loved and cherished you dearly! Thanking God that all those whose lives you touched may recognize that this life is quicksilver, here today- gone tomorrow, but a vapor. Life though is eternal and it is without fear, weakness, pain, or isolation. Praying that as we pause on this day, as so often we do on other days, we can see with fresh eyes that life is a gift paired with pain and suffering but full in joy and peace through love. God's great love minister to you all in this season!

Sarah Byrne

April 4, 2020

The light of the world, Jesus, was shinning through you. You still shine brightly here and are loved and missed

Aunt Debbie

April 5, 2014

Dear Mullsteff Family,
Hi Perry and Sue-
Gosh where has the time gone ? I remember your children as little ones when we were all at Gaithersburg High School with Church of the Redeemer......and I just saw Chelsea is married with a little one of her own ! I am not around the area anymore , occasionally for a visit, but I always do think of you all, and growing up ( Einstein High School ) and being reborn in Christ in August 1990 at C.O.R. and Sean's accident and my Nicole ( who is also 29 years old) telling me about it. Life is hard to understand sometimes, and I have so many questions to ask God when I get to see Him - in the meantime one thing I have learned - when you cant see HIS hand- trust HIS heart. Sean was gorgeous- all of your kids are - I see you both in them - I see Jesus in them ! Love you all !

Susan Metz

March 25, 2013

So my mom just told me about your passing and she asked if I remembered you.... (I have a REALLY bad memory). She said I was infatuated and always tried to get you attention in kindergarten! She found a picture of us on the bus and I look sooo excited to be near you! Just sorry to hear about it now 9 years later, you'll be missed my little montrose kindergarten crush!

Karina Massaro (formerly Gordon)

March 14, 2013

Dear family, I love you more than words can express. so many things and changes and your smiling face is ever fixed in my mind, your laugh, the gentleness of you. waiting until we are back home with you and our savior jesus. aunt debbie ps. bryce is so you, a little bit of sonshine(sunshine)!!!!

debbie walsh

September 16, 2011

he was so nice looking

lajanae pendleton

May 18, 2011

Sean Our world was devastated 7 years ago today. How can time have passed the whole world should have stopped when you left this earth. Our family and your friends miss you incredibly. I still struggle for the words to describe to people the pain of losing you. It is a wound so deep there really are no words. I find myself thinking of all that could have been, I grieve for your children(gosh, they would have been sooo cute!) I grieve for my daughter-in-law I grieve for all the could have beens in your life. But I see you in Bryce and Brodys eyes, Bryce asked me the other day if you could come play cars with him, my heart broke to have to say you were not coming home again. I see you in PJ Chelsea and Ryan, they carry you with them always.We all do Sean. When I get overwhelmed in the pain I think of oyu laughing and singing and for a brief second you are here with us and I smile. I miss you beyond description. I know you are with Jesus and looking down from heaven. I love you always Mom

April 4, 2011

Sean, I haven't written in so long because I find myself struggling to write or the words to come out. Also when I look at this and read it the pain and realization that your not here just hits me all over again. I wanted you here for so many things. I got married to Pius and carried your neckalace I made you that you always wore in my bouquet. But that didn't take away the pain that you weren't there. Pius and I bought a condo and its been really hard not being at the house walking past your room or feeling your presence there. So as I always do and will continue to do is carry you and your life and memories on in my heart. We just celebrated your birthday and I just cried and cried because I want to hear your voice your laugh I wanna hug you and see your smile..its just not fair. I can't believe in a few weeks it will be 7 yrs from the day we lost you.. I can't believe I have been able to get up everyday for 7 years without talking to you. I hate that so much. Gosh I just miss you.. I don't want to know why God took you because it won't matter id rather have you here. Your missing out on so many things. Anyways sean I don't know if you can see us or hear us but I hope you can. I hope you can hear me when I say I miss you more than words could ever express. I love you so much. Love your sister

chelsea walcourt

March 18, 2011

Hey I was thinking about you on your birthday, thinking what an incredible guy the world is missing Love you smile that great smile!

March 16, 2011

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SEAN How I wish we could be singing to you and taking you out for dinner. so many things I miss, you were a blessing the minute you were born. I love you always Mom

March 16, 2011

Still in our thoughts...

March 11, 2011

I still remember kindergarten w/ Sean at Montrose. I was incredibly short and small and remember Sean picking me up and carrying me to my desk in the morning, haha. He made elementary school even more fun for me!

Brad Collins

October 26, 2010

Sean,
I have not been on here for awhile and it does not surprise me that people still write on this page. You meant so much to many different people and changed their lives without even knowing it. I miss your smile and laughter. Being here at school can be tough without being reminded of your prescense like I always am at home. I don't have your room to lay in and I can not relive all the crazy things we did growing up in the house.. It is just hard for me without that. I am in a band out here now. I know you would love our music. I actually have been playing your harmonica and I always feel you right beside me when I play.. This year I will finally get to wear your # 14 for volleyball. I know I will always be proud of that number. I can not wait to talk to you again. I love you and I miss you.

Ryan Mullsteff

September 22, 2010

Sean,
This is the first time I've come across this page. I guess late is better than never. I miss you. I think about you every now and again when I am telling a story about you and the boys or when OUR birthday passes. I was so blessed and am truly greatful to have known you Sean. I adored you! I know you know that. lol. Even through all the times you guys picked on me. I didn't care. I was head over heels for you. I was so excited to see you that year. I hadn't seen you all in a long time. We had just had a birthday and I came to visit some friends. I insisted stopping by your house to see you and P.J, Ryan, and Chelsea. I'm so lucky I did because the next night would be the night to shatter all of our lives. I try not to relive that night but I remember it so well. I try just to remember the smile I got from you the previous night. Thats what I carry close to me.

I just saw pictures of Chelsea from the wedding. She made a beautiful bride. I wish that I had been there to share it with her. I know you were there. I was married last october. Larry made it. It was a blast. We talked about you the whole time. We all made toasts to you and said a prayer. I wish you were there. You would of had a great time. Now a little less than a year later I found out I am pregnant! I havent found out the sex yet. I'm due in March! Maybe he/she will be born on the 16th?. Well, I love you sean and miss you sooo much. God bless

Love,
Kristen Fisette Berner

kristen fisette berner

September 1, 2010

melissa parslow

June 10, 2010

Sean,
Just a few days ago we celebrated your birthday then your anniversary date. It is hard to believe that we celebrated your birth on that 16th of March six years ago, and a couple weeks after that we lost you.. I can never explain the loss I feel on a daily basis. It is almost unreal to me. I can not believe that I have not been able to snowboard with you, listen to music, or even joke with you in 6 years.. You were such a huge part of our family. It is like you were the person that was making us complete. Now we are a family that is searching for our identities.. We are still a strong and loving family but on April 4th, losing you changed our family for good. There is nothing we can do about that. I just long to talk to you and tell you about my day. I still talk to you even though I can not hear your voice. I know your there.. I feel your prescence all around me everyday. I will spend each day thinking about you and waiting for my chance to be with you and God in heaven. We will have some catching up to do.. I love you

Ryan Mullsteff

April 11, 2010

Sean,
It is Easter today, and while it is definitely a day to rejoice down here that Jesus is risen today, it is so sad to also be the anniversary of when you left this earth. Thank you, though, that while on earth you were a witness to our peers; a young Christian man, so selfless and so cool. The slightest bit of comfort is brought to me and others in this truth because I know that you are now in heaven with Jesus... what a beautiful thought, yet still so bittersweet. Thinking of you always, Sean!

Dear Mullsteff Family,
I often think about you all, especially today. Love and prayers to you, and may the strength of our risen Lord be with you and bring peace to your hearts.

Kristen Weidner

April 4, 2010

Sean My life was shattered 6 years ago today. I miss you more than words can say. I love you, son. Always Mom

April 4, 2010

kristi straiter

April 1, 2010

Happy Birthday Sean!

It is very hard to have celebrated 19 consecutive March 16th's and no longer be able to hug and sing to you. It is very confusing coming to this day, being thankful for the years we had while missing you at the same time. Mom and I, PJ, Chelsea and Ryan hurt in a way few can understand, but we also pray that God will give us a deeper level of peace in our hearts knowing that you are in heaven. The bible teach us that our life on earth is but a shadow of what is to come in heaven, but selfishly, we would much rather have you with us experiencing life as we know it. You would be 25 years old today in human years, and we do not yet understand if you age in heaven like we do or will we see you at 19 when our time comes to join you. Have you gained weight or grown taller? Is your hair still blond, long and curly? Do they have volleyball in heaven? Do you get a Birthday cake today? So many question that must wait.
We miss you and will never forget you. You remain our Seanny Boo, Love Dad

Perry Mullsteff

March 16, 2010

Dearest Mulsteff Family,
Isaiah 49:15-17“ Can a woman forget her nursing child,
And not have compassion on the son of her womb?
Surely they may forget,
Yet I will not forget you.
16 See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands;
Your walls are continually before Me.
17 Your sons[a] shall make haste;
Your destroyers and those who laid you waste
Shall go away from you.
Isaiah 43:18-19
18 “ Do not remember the former things,
Nor consider the things of old.
19 Behold, I will do a new thing,
Now it shall spring forth;
Shall you not know it?
I will even make a road in the wilderness
And rivers in the desert.
Although I still pray for your family daily, it is this time of the year that my heart aches to most for you in your loss. I went to a T.D. Jakes conference this week and he spoke of Behold, I will do a new thing. I lay hold of that for all of your family (and especially for Chelsea as she plans her wedding and begins the next chapter of her life). I pray what would be left behind as God does a "New Thing" for ALL of your family, is teh Pain Connected to the Memory of Sean. I do not expect you will ever stopp grieving the Loss. That just is not a reasonable expectation to put on someone when you have not been where they have been. What I do believe though, is that we have a VERY BIG GOD, with a heart so Loving, Caring and Understanding, that He can remove the pain connected with the memory and bring you Joy. Not joy in the Loss, Just Joy in the Memories of Him. I pray each one of you to be enveloped in the Love that God has for you today.... You are NEVER EVER EVER FORGOTTEN BY HIM, and just that I am a watchman that continues to pray for you each day is a very tiny sign and reminder of that... I love you All and congratulations Chelsea. I pray a Marriage full of the example of Love that your Parents have set before you. Their Love survived a storm in life that most could not endure. I pray yours to be even stronger! Love to you all.....
Blessings,
Robyn Ahearn....

Robyn Aharn

March 14, 2010

I never really know what to write on here..I want to write so much but yet the words never seem to come out right. I wish you were here to experience all the wonderful things going on in our lives. It kills me that you are not here. I just miss you so much Sean. I love you. Love your sister

November 12, 2009

I stumbled across this page and now realize what it is about. I send my thoughts and prayers. I cannot imagine your grief or the amount of pain you must be going through. God blessed me with two great children. Losing them is my greatest fear. When I think about how happy I was when they were born and the tears I shed when I first saw them. I can only imagine the pain and agony you must feel to lose your child. Again, I am sincerly full of sorrow for the lose of your child. We are all here for a moment.

Judy K.M.

October 5, 2009

I miss you like crazy Sean. Each day that passes is a day closer to seeing you again. I love you so much.

Chelsea

September 20, 2009

Sean, So many things I want to tell you,Some of our friends are starting to get married, its crazy that you aren't here. I keep looking up... Love ya

September 2, 2009

Hey Sean, I know that most people put out messages for you on facebook but I like this site and I know your family looks at this regularly. So I shout it from everywhere I MISS YOU SO MUCH!!!!I wish you were here. I love you.

July 9, 2009

Mullsteff Family,
Just wanted to let you know that I continue to pray for you each day. My heart still aches with grief for the Loss of one so special and so dear. Sean has a special place in my heart and so do all of you. As long as there is breath in me, I will continue to pray for you! I love you all and hope the weight of the grief you bear to be lightened today by the warmth of Gods Love embracing your hearts. I pray the peace of God upon your hearts and minds. May the blessings of the Lord overflow from your lives to touch and bless the lives of others today in a special way....
Love Eternally,
Robyn Ahearn

Robyn Ahearn

April 5, 2009

Sean, I have dreaded this day for months. It has been 5 years since we last saw you. 5 years since we got that horrific phone call. 5 years since Tom looked at me and said you were gone. 1825 days of heartbreaking pain. The family was over today and we watched some old videos-it is so bittersweet to look at your face, hear your laugh. I love to hear your name. I read a poem the other day written by a woman who lost her son. She writes that even when she's smiling-her smile hides a scream. I have learned how to get up in the morning and function, but I am a shell of who I used to be. So many changes,Sean,I miss you so incredibly much. I still expect you to walk through the door. I walk by your room and say your name almost expecting a reponse. I know you are with the Lord. I believe with my whole heart that we will all be together again.But while we wait- this Mothers heart is broken. We all love you so much Always your Mom

April 4, 2009

Happy Birthday Sean I still can't believe this is real. We love you always!

March 16, 2009

As we enter March I continue to remember a young boy and his family that touched my life in a very special way...... He will never be forgotten and neither will the rest of you.
Isaiah 49:15-16
15 “ Can a woman forget her nursing child,
And not have compassion on the son of her womb?
Surely they may forget,
Yet I will not forget you.
16 See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands;
Your walls are continually before Me.

I continue to lift you up in prayer each day! I grieve with you in your loss.
Love,
Your Friend,
Robyn Ahearn

Robyn Ahearn

March 5, 2009

Sean It is almost your birthday, I grieve for all the could-have-beens. It hurts deeply.

March 4, 2009

I miss you!

Lauren Rodney

February 11, 2009

I was enabled to find this memorial to your son Sean researching Clemson and advanced driver training technique in which I am an expert. I hope your Holidays were full of your son's spirit and the great work you are accomplishing in getting the message out about the importance of understanding young driver's deficiencies. Thanks in your Sean's Name.....

Kevin Markham

January 5, 2009

Hey Mullsteffs,
With christmas coming, i know its a hard season for you guys, no matter how many years have gone by. I just want you to know that youre in my thoughts and prayers... I still think of Sean weekly, and know that you all live moment by moment with Sean on your mind. Just praying that God would give you a little peace and some extra joy this Christmas.
Love you guys.

Leah Garcia

December 14, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kristal L. Rosebrook

December 11, 2008

Thanksgiving, a time to give Thanks to God for all He is, all He has done and all He is about to do in our lives. Mullsteff Family, my life is richer and my faith is stronger because of the impact that you, as a family have had upon my life and Sarah's. Each one of you precious, each one of you special and unique. I will never forget your kindness to me. Sean has not been forgotten, not by myself and not by Sarah. Infact, this guestbook continueing on has made that very clear. There is still an ache in my heart when I think of his passing. There is an even greater ache when I think of all the pain, grief and anguish of heart that continues in your lives. I want you to know that you are continually in my daily prayers. I am not saying that just to make you feel better. I am saying that because I really do pray for you each day and that is because God has not forgotten you!
Isaiah 49:15-16 15 “ Can a woman forget her nursing child,
And not have compassion on the son of her womb?
Surely they may forget,
Yet I will not forget you.
16 See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands;
Your walls are continually before Me.
Isaiah 54:11-12
11 “ O you afflicted one,
Tossed with tempest, and not comforted,
Behold, I will lay your stones with colorful gems,
And lay your foundations with sapphires.
12 I will make your pinnacles of rubies,
Your gates of crystal,
And all your walls of precious stones.
The Lord is going to rebuild and restore your lives, restore your Joy, restore the make up in your family. He is going to heal your hearts while the memory of Sean remains intact. I know it has been along time but I truly believe he is going to heal and restore each member of your family, including aunts, uncles etc. I will continue to pray for you. I pray the Peace of God to be upon each one of your hearts and minds today. May the Joy of the Lord be your strength. I pray a complete healing and mending within each one of your hearts and lives. May the intensity of the pain be decreased today by the overwhelming sense of Gods Love for you Today. May your time with family and friends today form deeper and richer relationships that bring comfort and healing to areas of brokeness with Love! I love and care for you all. Have a Blessed Thanksgiving,
Love,
Robyn Ahearn

Robyn Ahearn

November 27, 2008

Dear Family,
We have so much to be thankful for this year with Bryce and yet the pain is still so great. I pray and think of all of you often and I see Seans smile and hear his voice telling me the exciting news he had just gotten when I spoke to him on the phone 2 days before he died. If you stumble upon your way here in this life remember the promise of God, he will wipe away every tear and like the sinner on the cross who only knew Him for a moment, we by the simple act of believing can be restored to a relationship with God. I can only Imagine what Sean is experiencing now, but I know he is there singing and rejoicing and waiting to welcome us all one by one.

Aunt Debbie Walsh

November 26, 2008

Sean,
I know that you are a wonderful person and you touched many lives, just by viewing this site. Unfortunately, I did not have the opportunity to ever meet you, however, my handsome nephew has brought me to research information, find your touching story and give my family the strength to try and change the world!!!

On September 17, 2008, the day your brother spoke to you again, our beloved Brandon Baker was tragically killed in an automobile accident. Brandon and his best friend Matt were riding with friends when they hit another vehicle head on. Matt and Brandon were both taken from us forever.

We have searched for ways to heal and I came across your website.

Our family will be organizing a driving clinic for Teens to increase their defensive driving skills just as you could have benefited from.

Please also look up our beloved boys and keep them close.

God bless you and your family and the inspiration you continue to spread among others, including me.

Melody, Aunt of Brandon

Melody Pinder

October 26, 2008

Angela Wong

October 23, 2008

Hi Sean,
I never knew you, but I share the worst commonality with your parents, as I also lost my son to a car accident on 10/28/05. I can see that you have been an inspiration to many, but we would take it all back to have you here with us, rather than realizing that you ARE in a better place. Please look up my son in heaven - Daniel Wright, www.danielmckenziewright.com
and let him know how much he is missed as well. He was 20 years old, a junior at WVU, and had a bright smile just like yours. You take care angel, and watch over all the teens behind the wheel.
Love,
Jackie Wright

Jackie Wright

October 8, 2008

A moving story, and a website that must be shared.

Jennifer Parr
Brain Injury Association of Maryland

Jennifer Parr

September 19, 2008

Hey friend.
It has been a while since I last wrote to you. Somehow I feel as if you get to read all of these letters from heaven. I guess that is just our way of coping down here with losing such a cool person. I recently lost another friend of mine in a tragic accident... it breaks my heart, and it made me think of you. I think of you and your family everyday. I cherish the few years of memories that we had. I would say that you are missing out on a lot here, but I know that you are in a way better place that none of us could possibly understand. I'll always miss you.
~love
sarah

sarah turner

September 18, 2008

Hey Sean,
Its your lil bro Ryan. I have'nt signed this guest book for at least a year. I can't even bring up the courage to look at all the posts on the guestbook. I just get to upset and I can not handle that. Today I just motivated myself to actually look and write something. Where can I start.. I miss you soo much. Words can not describe how much i miss hanging out with you, laughing, playing volleyball. I miss everything. I am here at Loyola University Chicago playing volleyball. I wish you could be here to see me play my first match. I know you will be there in spirit. College is so much fun.. I went out and got a tattoo in memory of you. It really hurt! Its done healing now and it looks soo good. I think you would like it. Everytime i walk around with my shirt off, which is a lot of the time, people ask me who i got the tattoo for. So i tell them it is for you and I tell them what happened. I look at the tattoo everyday and I think of you. Everyone misses you. I wish we could just rewind back to that Sunday when it happened and I could ask you to hang out with me that night. I just wish we could have had a better goodbye.. I will always be telling your story and sharing the great traits you instilled in me with everyone i meet. I love you and I miss you..

Ryan Mullsteff

September 17, 2008

RIP, I played volleyball with your brother Ryan for MVP and he was probably is one of my favorite people to play with. After watching a video your dad sent me I felt obliged to write a message to you.

Andrew Tang

September 16, 2008

PAIN...EMPTINESS... I MISS YOU...

September 10, 2008

hey seany!
Its been awhile. Ive been thinking about you and your family a lot lately. I just wanted to let you know that even though its been 4 years, I can tell you that not a week goes by that I dont think of you. Its weird to think about where you would be now-- by now you would have graduated from PBA, more than likely stuck in the wharp of Palm beach, surfing and working because its time to grow up. You might be dating, married-- All of us have grown up now, gotten grown up jobs, met the people were spending the rest of our lives with. It seems unfair when you think about the fact that you should have had the opportunity to do all of these things, since we have been able to. I wish i could explain Gods timing and why He allows things to happen the way they do. But i nthe meantime know that there are a ton of people youve left behind that cant wait to see you again.
Miss you sean!

Leah

August 19, 2008

Sean,
I miss you so much. I feel like i say the same things in every entry but its been the same feelings every day since you have been gone. There are days i can manage and smile and have fun and then there are times when I am knocked over by the grief of loosing you. Those times i just cry and cry for you. i cry over The realization that you are never coming back and it just hits me like a brick. Also That some people will never get to meet you, that i cant tell you things, i cant run up to you and give you a hug or laugh with you. There are so many things that i cry over about loosing you. I know that God will carry us through and that i will see you in heaven but sometimes thats just not good enough. I love you and miss you everyday.
Chelsea

August 7, 2008

Sean, There are so many things I wish I could tell you. You always made me laugh and feel better about who I was. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and your family. I miss you, Love you

August 6, 2008

Hey Sean, Well, its summer and I definitely am thinkin about you. Surfing, v-ball the beach in Jersey, I miss everything about you. You are forever in my heart.

June 5, 2008

I didn't know you but your story touched my heart so deeply. Today, your father came in and talked to my school. I was so touched and heart broken over what happened to you and your family. It made me realize how important it is to make good decisions and to choose to be safe. May God be with you Sean.

Makeba Hinds

May 9, 2008

Sean I did not know you but I heard sooo much about you that i feel like i known you for a long time. Your brother Ryan is a wonderful person and a great volleyball player

SEAN BRYCE MULLSTEFF (RIP)

NICK RALLI

May 2, 2008

Sean,

I know I didn't know you that well. If we did it must have been throught church. You have no idea how much your family and everyone you have touched think about you everyday. I luckly made the Co-Ed Volleyball team at Damascus High School. Your younger brother, Ryan, has taught me tons of teqniques and stuff like that which you taught him when he began. You should see him now. Scholorship to play volleyball and track at Loyola University. After volleyball practice yesterday I was looking at pictures of you during high school. Boy does Ryan look so much like you. Today Ryan and I had the three on three basketball tournament at the rec center. During our 2nd to last game I tried to hide my face after calling Ryan "Sean". I was stunned and very upset at what I said. He just looks so much like you and acts like you in so many ways. Well that's all I got for now. C ya later dude,
Nick

Nick Pugh

April 11, 2008

Sometimes it just flashes back; the laughter, the arguments, but mostly the spirit of warmth that I remember you bringing into the lives of so many people. The times that you, PJ, Larry, and I shared were priceless, as are the memories of those days even now. It still hurts inside to know you are gone. Not being able to pick up the phone and call you up and see how you're doing. Four years it's been. God, where has the time gone? The sound of your laugh is still fresh in my mind as if we had joked around just yesterday. It pains me to hear it in my head and think that there are so many more people on this earth who never got to hear it but who would also have never forgot the joy it brought even to this day. I still pray that you are in heaven keeping tabs and watching over the ones who loved you so dearly. Please know that you will never be forgotten. My children and grand children will hear stories of the fun we had and find hope in the world knowing that there really do exist people with such wonderful character and uplifting spirit as you. I miss you my brother. Rest Peacefully in our hearts forever!

Chris Fisette

April 6, 2008

Broken, betrayed, angry, desperate, crying out--I feel all this and so did Jesus as He prepared to pay the ultimate sacrifice on the cross. He knew the plan and yet He asked, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?' I don't get why four years have passed, why a family was ripped apart, why friends and a community are left to wonder, mourn and doubt. But I know, if Jesus could hang on a cross knowing the price He was about to pay, and He questioned God's plan, then, its okay that we do, too. But I can't stay there, I must choose. Sean didn't have a choice in death, but he made a choice in life. He made a decision to follow Christ, at a young age. He lived his life out loud! You sensed something different about him even if you didn't know his faith. His smile was beautiful, his laughter contagious, his caring genuine, and his hugs were enveloping. The family aches for just one more hug, one more I love you, one more smile. I miss Sean. I don't know why he was taken, maybe I wouldn't like the answer. I ache, I cry, I feel the loss of him in my life each day. I remember the call, it echoes. I don't know why it happened, but I know who is in control. I know who has seen his family through desolation and despair and continues to fight for them. I know who craddles Sean and wipes the tears he cried. He is Our Redeemer, He is why I can say it is finished, we are free. These bodies and minds and even this life are but mere mist and smoke and mirrors. Our true life is in Him, that's what I hold onto, that's how I get up and what gives me purpose. We don't have to let go of Sean, to let go of fear. I hold Sean in my heart and I plan to sing with him and cry tears of joy with him some day in heaven. Losing him on this earth made me realize how much I don't want to lose anyone for heaven. I love you Sean. I miss you every day. I will not let anything separate me from the beauty I know you are experiencing now. I love you and keep the whole family in my prayers daily. Your brothers and sister and especially your mom and dad are amazing to me. Their love for you speaks volumes about their spirits and He who watches over them. They are wounded and forever changed by the loss of you in their life. But they will be comforted as we are all anticipating-face to face, in a time not appointed by human clock. All My Love

Aunt Sarah

April 4, 2008

I heard "Headstrong" twice today on the radio. I remember how that song always got you pumped up during warm ups. Can't believe it's been 4 years. Miss you bud.

former teammate

April 4, 2008

You will live on forever in my heart Sean.

Chrysanthi

April 4, 2008

sean today there really arent enough words to write on here because there are no words that can truely describe how much i miss you and how hard it is. i had a dream the other night we were at the beach and you were just sitting on your board waiting for a wave and i was talking to you and i was scared because there were dolphins and you just wrapped your arms around me and held me. i didnt want to wake up i just wanted to stay there with you. it felt so real, i think God allows those dreams so that we can feel you again. i pray all the time that God will allow you to come back just for one minute to hug you and tell you we love you. Until then i will just keep dreaming of you and your smile and hugs. happy birthday and happy easter. i hope you are having the greatest celebrations ever. we are celebrating right along with you seany. i love you so much please send me some of your strength because i as well as all of us could use it. love you.

chelsea

March 23, 2008

Sean, hi..it's been a while.

Well actually, I find myself drafting up something to write on here all the time, just most of the time I can't bring myself to click the submit button. What I want to say is just too sad. You had so much life to you, I know you'd never mean to cause this pain. Putting to words what I feel it, it makes me feel guilty. Like i've betrayed you. You were always so happy. You were contagious Sean, your laugh, your smile, just constantly positive and that feeling has not, and hopefully never will leave me. I can feel it on my skin, your liveliness, that pure joy feeling, makes me laugh so hard despite the tears. So, today I'm sorry. I apologize for feeling as sad as I do. I just miss you terribly. I know it's a feeling you'd never want me to feel, so i'll try to stay positive. I know i've gotten stronger. It's just missing you doesn't get any easier.
I love you Sean.

Chrysanthi

March 21, 2008

You would have been 23 today! I never could forget your birthday, being so close to my favorite irish holiday. I can't help reminicing and thinking back to the parties our little group of silly friends celebrated together. So many memories, that I will always hold in my heart. I still regret that I thought of calling you on your last birthday and didn't. I hate that. I know your family must be missing you extra today, if that is even possible. You are and always will be one of my most favorite friends to have met in my life. We share some very silly times together, some secrets, teenage drama...I loved being silly with you, your smile and laugh was just contagious. I love you Sean, I still think of you and miss you! I will always cherish your family...and the memories i have , always, always. Hope you are partying in heaven today!

Sarah turner

March 16, 2008

happy birthday sean

Lauren

March 16, 2008

Hey Sean, Man, your birthday is coming up on mar 16th, I always remember 'cause or birthdays are so close. I miss you I miss just hanging out. Take care you are always remembered.

March 13, 2008

Hey Seany,
Your 23rd birthday would have been coming up. I think I had forgotten how close in age we were. Its weird when i sit down and think about the fact that its been four years. I still remember the night you and PJ came by when i was home for spring break to tell me you were going to come visit PBA that next month. You were so excited to go there. And then I remember the candlelight vigil 2 weeks later. It puts things gravely into perspective when you think of how a life can be taken so effortlessly. You have left behind so many people who love you, so much. People that I know must have to fight a conscious inner battle every day to stay afloat, and not fall apart in the wake of your absense. All of me wishes that you were still around; particularly for the family you have left behind. Id like to say I understand the reasons why God chooses to take some and not others, especially when those around them are not near being ready. I still struggle with that every day in my own life. Im not going to say either, that I can be happy because one day Ill see them in Heaven- because that emotionally does nothing for me now. What I do know is that there are pieces of Sean in each person he met-- because he was contagious in the things he did and said. HIs laughter, his love for the Lord and his family, his effortless way to make you feel better--And that alone, I can only hope, will help to subside the grief that I know we all still feel.

...Im thinking about you guys this weekend. Love you--

Leah Garcia

March 13, 2008

To the family of Sean,
My heart goes out to your family during this tragic time. I myself know the hurt your going through. I lost my 17 year old brother in a one vehicle accident in 2006 similar to Seans accident. This killed his best friend instantly and he was air lifted to the hospital where he passed away 4 hours later. I know things will never be the same again, I just hope they get softer. I have built a site for my brother and would like for you to visit his page.
www.darbssite.com
My prayers are with your family.
Shannon

Shannon

March 9, 2008

I live in Alabama and I know and understand how hard it is to lose someone close, we had the loss of three Hayden cheerleaders and it's tragic to see all that happng to people even if you don't know them. I now know how important it is to drive safe and aviod distractions. Im 15 and I am ready to start driving, but I am not in a hurry just so i can go out on dates with my friends and all that fun stuff us teens love to do. thanks for doing this website it's has really encouraged me to be careful about whats out there in life and to pay attention.

Hailey Ross

February 28, 2008

GDL & Massachusetts Teenage Drivers penalties should be enacted nationally. Our children are truly are most valuable resource, we do evrything thing else we can to protect them. Why not GDL and stiffer penalties for driving infractions? I live in St. Mary's County Maryland and almost every accident that reported has a teenage driver envolved. This is a Presidential Election Year. I can think of no better time to push the enactment of this program and these penalties nationally. If everyone who has had a teenage child envolved in an accident rallied their state governments, this would be law. I have a 16 year son just learning to drive and I'm very happy that Maryland uses a partial GDL Program for new drivers.

Scott Dorsey

February 22, 2008

i know that it is coming up on four years now. I also know that it still hurts though time has passed. Sean you are still so missed, and have by no means been forgotten. Yes, life has gone on, people continue to live, but life has been completely altered by you leaving. You will never be forgotten, never! You are truly loved and missed Sean. Mullsteff's you are always in my heart, and in my thoughts and prayers. I cannot fathom your pain. I am so sorry that such a beautiful person was taken from this life, though I know he is truly in God's hands playing in heaven. I love you!

Sarah TURNER

February 18, 2008

I am also a mother of a son who was killed, however he was the victim of a teen driver. My son and his girlfriend, both 22, died when an SUV driven by a 19yo pulled out from a private drive directly into the path of my son's motorcycle.
I am in the process of developing an organization to raise money to provide driver's education to low-income families and scholarships to teens who maintain a safe driving record throughout their college years.
The plan is still in development - if anyone has any questions or would like to donate you can send me an email to [email protected]
Thank you for all your efforts in promoting safe driving!

Christina

February 14, 2008

Dear Mullsteffs,
My son nearly died in a single car accident in 2005. I applaud what you are doing and will tune in on Sunday morning to see Perry's interview. We used to live in Damascus so were really touched by your loss and applaud your efforts to help others. God Bless

Sharon S

February 1, 2008

My dear Sean. I can not tell you how much you mean to me. I think about you with each passing day. You really were an amazing man and one of the only people who didnt judge me. I will never forget how kind and funny you were! You kept the neighborhood alive. I miss you so much and wish I could see your smiling face. Take care. I miss you.

Lauren Rodney

January 14, 2008

Sean,
Its been awhile since i have written on here. Its not that i dont think of you i just havent let myself sit down and write to you. You would have been an uncle now. You would have been an amazing one too.I love Bryce and i am so happy hes here but at the same time it hurts my heart because you will never meet him and he will never know what an amazing person you were. Thanksgiving and Christmas has came and went. They were hard and there were times when it just knocked me to my knees knowing you were never going to be here with us for another holiday. Time is passing so quickly and i dont like that. Because that just makes it concrete and real that you arent coming back and are gone. No one knows the pain and sorrow that i still feel everyday. People think they know but they have no idea. They didnt live with you and love you for 16 years like i did. They dont see how painful it can be when we are at a get together and your not there, how hard it is to pass by your room and not hear your laughter coming from it. It is not something that just gets better with time or you can pray about to heal, its in your face 24/7 and the sadness of you not being there will never go away. im probably not making any sense. Its just really hard Sean. i dont ever want to forget you. i want you to live on inside us all. Things and people have changed so much and that is kind of hard. I still feel sometimes like i want everything and everyone to be like it was when you were here. Its going to be 4 years since you died in April and that is inconceivable to me. Where have the days gone? I wish i could see you just one more time and hug you and say goodbye. I wish you could just come and tell me its going to be alright. I wish for that so much. I love you Sean sooo very much and i miss you every day. Love your lil sister.

January 1, 2008

Wow, it's been so long since I have written on here, though I still think of you everyday. You are so missed Sean. I hate that you were taken so soon, you are one of my favorite people and always will be. I have so many fun memories from middle school and youth group with you and your family...and our group of friends then. So much has happened since then, but I will always cherish the memories I have, and I will carry them always. Much love to you Mullsteff Family. You have a special Place in my heart always. Please know that I will never forget.

Sarah Turner

December 31, 2007

Your website is amazing and you are amazing parents. I am sure it took a lot of courage to use your own loss to educate others. Our town recenlty suffered a horrible tragedy where 3 teens were instantly killed because the driver was speeding and lost control. Our town will never be the same. All 3 went to the same high school, one would have graduated this spring, his sister and her friend where freshman.2 of the three , the driver and his sister where the only children their parents had.I am hoping to use your site and your story to help our community heal and learn. God Bless you.

Teresa Pineau

December 30, 2007

I feel for you both with the loss of your son. I am at a point now where my son is 19 and wants to drive. Visiting this website has enlightened me to teen drivers. Thank you for this educational website.

Nancy Brooks

November 29, 2007

Shawn, you're the man. God Bless you

Roberto

Roberto

November 14, 2007

Dear Mullsteff's family,
I'm soo sorry that your son Sean had died. I'm a Christian and I believe that God has a purpose for everyone's life. Maybe God is using Sean for something he might he instored for your entire family.I love everyone and you guys will be prayed for. This Sunday I will ask my dad to pray for your family because my dad is the preacher of our church.Let God be with you guys. God bless!

Shawna

November 12, 2007

MY HEART IS WITH YOU BOTH, I TO AM A MOTHER WHO LOST A SON IN A SINGLE CAR CRASH. HE WAS 16. IT WAS IN 2002. I AM NOW DOING PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE OUR TEENS HERE IN CALIFORNIA. IF WE CAN EVER ASSIT EACH OTHER PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME.

LaNa Clark-Jolley

October 20, 2007

I miss you sean!

Lauren Rodney

October 12, 2007

hey seany, you're an uncle! you would have made an amazing one, i miss you terribly.

chrysanthi

October 11, 2007

Sean, It has been 3 and a half years since I saw you. That hurts. I miss you every day. Love you.

sm

October 4, 2007

hi sean, i woke up thinking about you today. most days i do but last night i had this hilarious dream about you that left me feeling like i just saw you. remember me standing on your shoulders in the middle of a deserted road trying to pry that sign down...haha we must have looked ridiculous, and the best part is thats the first time we met!! well, officially, because i do remember watching you walk across that volleyball court at sherwood and me sitting in my gross softball clothes saying to ria, i need to know that guy. hahah i can hear you laughing now, we just had so much fun together, from the second we met. i cherish all those memories, and everyday i think about what our summer would have been like. gosh i miss you, more and more everyday

chrysanthi

August 23, 2007

hey, seany.

Its been a while-- I was looking through some old pictures last night and came across a couple from my 15th bday... its hard to come across those photos because i think baout what your life could have been like and where you would be now... you would probably be here in FL, maybe even married... its crazy to think how much you could have been up to these past 3 1/2 years...but at the same time I know how much the Lord has been able to use you and your family through al this. I miss you tons, Seany, but I know youre having the time of your life right where you are... I cant wait to meet you there =)

"...I believe I can fly..." haha =)
Ill never forget you!

Leah

August 22, 2007

Hey Sean, We miss you-wish we could do some surfing and beach v-ball. Things are not the same w/o you.

m.m.

July 17, 2007

Dear Sean, I never got to meet you on this earth but you live on in your family. Your pictures all around your house, your volleyball skill in ryan, memories with chelsea. I see how great a person you were through your family. They miss you so much and love you even more. Ryan has so many good stories about you. I see how great a big brother and role model you were and will always be to him.Your story and your family has impacted my life alot. Its encouraging to know you're with Jesus in heaven, worshiping and having the time of your life! and even though we never met, i know ill get to meet you someday in heaven!-claire

clairisse Paran

May 30, 2007

Sean, Hey there. its been a long time since ive wrote on here. i miss you more with everyday that passes. I turned 20 a few days ago. it was hard because you never made it to your 20th birthday and your my older brother but its weird because im older than you were when you were here. its hard to explain. some days like today the pain is so real and it just hits me like a million pounds of bricks that your never coming home. so much has happened and your not here for it. i want to talk to you. i want you back so much. i went to ryans volleyball game the other day and just had to leave because i was trying to fight back the tears.you should be there watching ryan. he looks just like you. its hard. i try to think of your face, your voice and laugh so that i never forget it. i cant wait to see you at the gates of heaven holding out your arms and welcoming me home.i love you so much and your in my heart forever.love your lil sis, chels

May 28, 2007

This message is to Sean's parents. My heart brakes for your loss. I too lost a son on December 20, 2005. He, like Sean, was full of life. He was a paid fire fighter / paramedic and a father to 2 children. I too know how hard it is to try to find the reason behind such a terrible tragedy. Just remember God has his reasons and he is in deed in a better place. And we will ALL be together someday. God Bless your family.

Cindy Hart

April 27, 2007

Hi there...your dad came to talk to us a few days ago, before our senior prom...his speech gave me chills and made me think about whats really important in life..just being able to tell the ones you care about how you really feel is important in itself...he showed me through your story how important it is not to sweat the little things..and to jut be grateful for what you do have.
James M Bennett Sr High School

Linda Powell

April 24, 2007

Sean
hey your dad came to our school last week telling us about your passing and i know how it feels to loose a loved one my friend he was killed in a car accident on march 19,2007 and it wasnt good for me i still believe that he is alive and kicking on this earth and i bet your family wish that you were to it must of been hard for your dad to go to different schools to tell about you.... but your in a better place where all the angels can watch over you!!

tamara figgs

April 24, 2007

sean,
your dad came and talked to us today and told us your story.it was a big eye opener for alot of us and hopefully we all will learn from it.i thank God for allowing your father to come share your story with us.

matt curtis

April 19, 2007

Hey there names private David arthur ANG . I heard what happened to your son today in school by the father,I am so sorry. I heard the story and I really did start to cry, I even wrote a poem when I left for third period, also I loved his music and asked if i could get a copy of his cd. It was fantastic music to my ears.
once again I am so sorry for your lost and I wish you and him the best in everything. Take care

David Arthur

April 19, 2007

Hey Sean,
Your dad came to our school today and told us your story. Many of us were touched by it and brought tears to many students at our school. I could not image losing a person that had the same characteristics as you did. I am sorry for your family's loss, I know their hearts are in a healing process but I am glad to hear your story. It might just save many teenagers' life's this year. Your story was very sad. Washington High appericiates your dad coming to our school

Kelcie Walker

April 19, 2007

Hey Sean,Your father came to our school to speak about your accident the story really moved me it touched my heart I wanted to cry but I held it together.To the parents sorry for your loss I can't say that I know what you are going through because I don't. Only the lord knows what you are going through stay strong and keep your faith.Can't explain the loss of your child and it will take time to heal your broken hearts.I know it wasn't easy not being able to get to your son the devil works in misterious ways just like he tried to put a block to not letting you get to your son and pray for him that's OKAY GOD KNOWS AND THEY WILL HAVE TO ANSWER TO HIM FOR THEIR WRONG DOINGS THEY WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR WHAT THEY DONE.To the sister and the two brothers stay strong and try to make it through I know it will be hard to pull through but you will get through it with the help of the lord.No one can replace your brother and I wouldn't know what to do if I were to loose one my brothers even though we have our differences I think your story will most likely change everyone's life and help them be more safe and I also think that it could bring me and my brothers closer together they also have seen the presentation that your father did so your presentation has touched everyone in certain ways and has helped everyone in different ways.To the girlfriend stay strong I know it's hard and you are suffering from the lost of your boyfriend I don't know what I would do If I were to loose my Boyfriend do to an accident that could have been prevented.Don't feel that it is your fault because you couldn't get what he was trying to say out of him I can imagine how you are feeling he seemed like the perfect boyfriend .I'm learning alot from this. Well got to go I'm In school But once I heard the Presentation I had to write a letter of encouragement to everyone Study Hall is almost over so gotta go.
SINCERLY,ALICIA
CORBIN

FROM WASHINGTON HIGH
SCHOOL

April 19, 2007

Hey Sean,
Your dad came to our school Washington High and told us about your accident and im really touched and wished that you could live your life and go to school. You had things planned and things that you had to accomplish. But i just want to send best of wishes to you and your family, and just wanted to tell your mom and dad that i am sorry to hear of your passsing and know how it would feel to loose a child. i have one of my own and i would be torn if she was gone.BEST WISHES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
SINCERLY: TATRIA
WASHINGTON HIGH
SCHOOL.

April 19, 2007

hey seany,
i was reading your dad's website for the foundation late last night and he said that this time three years ago you were at the happiest point in your life. everytime i closed my eyes today, even for a second i saw your face. i saw you happy, smiling, laughing about something that seemed so meaningless at the time. i'm so glad i was a part of your happiest times. now, it hurts so much to know that i must wait to see your happy face again. with every day that passes i'm one day closer to you, and all those memories, they have such incredible meaning..in my head i replay them over and over to make sure that no matter the amount of time that passes that i will never forget. im so afraid of forgetting..

chrysanthi

April 5, 2007

Sean, It has been 3 years today. The agony of your death is as strong as the first horrible night, you just learn how to walk through the day. We were looking at videos of you today, we all cried but you made us laugh even in the videos. You could always make me smile. I ask God all the time, WHY?! Someone so full of promise, of joy and talent,so many dreams we had for you. It is so hard to fully absorb that all this is real. To think this time 3 years ago you were looking in the mirror in the foyer, fixing your hat making a joke about what a good looking guy you were and then you left for church. Gone, never to see you again. It is the pain that is not even describable. We carry you with us always, and know we will be together in heaven. Until then, I love you and miss you beyond words. Always your Mom

April 4, 2007

Sean~ Just wanted to let you know that I think of you often, especially today..

April 4, 2007

May God bless you, Homie. Peace with you, meng.

Roberto (Gaithersburg)

Roberto Chamorro

April 3, 2007

Sean,

I miss you so much! We were all thinking about you on your birthday and praying for the family. Three years…. To us it seems like yesterday at times and then at other time an eternity. I often wonder how time seems to you when your now experiencing an eternal life with God in heaven? Is it just the blink of an eye? I am still praying that some day I see you again. Be waiting for me Sean! I want your face to be the first I see when I come home.

Watch over us and we will all see you real soon.

Love you Uncle Dave

David Mullsteff

March 28, 2007

hey sean,
i saw ry and your mom this past weekend. i met ryan's little girlfriend as well. your parents got new furniture and the house looks great. wow, times passing so fast, i feel like i need to just stop and breathe. of course, like usual, i just sat and talked with them, laughing about you and catching up on life. i cant believe how long its been. sitting in your room it feels like just yesterday. but i feel so empty. and whats weird, the clock on your wall has stopped ticking. the watch on your dresser doesnt work as well. and the alarm clock by your bed isnt even the right time..yet everything still smells like you. when im sitting in your room everything else around me stops. like real life isnt real. i know, it sounds dramatic, but the second i walk into your room everything i've felt and dealt with in the past 3 years disappears. i sit there, completely surrounded by you, and i can breathe. i feel like my life is flying by but i cant shake the feeling of losing you. i know you can hear me sean, i know you're always there...but today, i just need you more.

chrysanthi

March 21, 2007

Sean, You would be 22 years old today- Happy Birthday in heaven. I love you.

March 16, 2007

Sean i couldn't help be brought back to the pain and saddness of losing you this past weekend. a 17 yr girl was killed in a car accident she was a friend of one of the girls in my youth group. all the pain i felt when you died i knew she was now feeling. as i tried to think of words to comfort all i could think was how blessed we were all to know you and how much you are missed and how no words seem to take away the pain.
its been almost 3 yrs Sean but you aren't forgotten and i know that i will never be able to forget your life.

March 12, 2007

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