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Reese Washington Obituary
Memories and Condolences
for Reese Washington
303 Entries
Friend
January 7, 2023
Thinking of your family on this day. I'm sure you're watching over them to this day.
Trevor Thompson
October 31, 2016
It has been a while, but Reese is still in my memories, thoughts and prayers. I hope the two of you are living a fulfilling life knowing that he is watching over you, that others are thinking of him like myself, and that you raised one of the finest people I have ever met.
sitting alone reminiscing about the good times
Hunter Pabst
April 20, 2011
i love you Reese man ill never forget you man, you may be gone in the materialistic world but youre living in all of our hearts ill always remember the last time we hung out before the tragedy :) IMA MAKE IT BIG FOR YOU MAN R.I.P.
Toni Wendt
July 12, 2009
Happy Birthday Reese..
I know that you are looking down and letting your parents know that you are ok. You life here will always be celebrated on this day. We do love and miss you.
Rasmussen
July 12, 2008
Happy Birthaday Reese..
Maurice and Theresa, We want you to know that you both have been in our thoughts all day today. We know the pain that you are going through and we are praying that God will somehow get all of us through this. Please know that you are not alone.
We love you guys,
The Rasmussen's
The Bowdens
July 12, 2008
Happy Birthday Reese!!! We miss you dearly!
We love you!!
Kyle Chance
June 8, 2008
I am so very sorry about his lost. I will miss him very much he was a close friend of mind. And i hope you guys can get threw and he is in a good place now. I will miss him>
debbie b
April 9, 2008
Theresa & MO
I'm so sorry for your loss, i miss Reese too! His smile could always
brighten up a room.
We love Reese! :0)
Victor Norman
February 5, 2008
Maurice and Theresa,
I was totally shocked by your deep loss. I have known Maurice for many years and the news of the terrible accident really hit home. I will say many prayers for you both. May God Bless you both and comfort you in this time of need.
Victoria Litchford
January 31, 2008
Mr. & Mrs. Washington,
i know it must be real tuff to go through this. I have never lost such a good friend till now, and i want you to know that Reese was a great friend and a good students at Coyote Hills. Everyone loves him and will miss his so much.
Tom Lefco
January 26, 2008
Maurice and Theresa,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Words cannot express my sorrow and sympathy I feel. Be strong and get well.
All my best
Tom Lefco
marcia pippel
January 23, 2008
Maurice and Teresa,
I'm sorry I never had the chance to meet Reese. He sounds like a wonderful person, just like his parents. I'm sure I speak for everyone from the alpine ski club when I tell you our deepest sympathy is with you. My sister and I wish there was something we could do. Just know our hearts and prayers are with you.
Marcia Pippel
Lynn Durazo
Joyce Lockhart
January 22, 2008
I know that this is a difficult time for you and your family.
May Jehovah God give you the needed stregnth needed to endure this difficult time.
Mary Gateskills
January 21, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be with you in your time of grieving.
Lynda Montgomery
January 21, 2008
Mr. & Mrs. Washington: My heart goes out to you and my prayers are with you.
Herve Mouro
January 21, 2008
Maurice and Theresa,
Please accept my deepest sympathy and thoughts in this moment of pain and sorrow.
Michalene McGarvey
January 20, 2008
There is much sadness when losing a loved one expecially a child. May God hold all of you in the Palm of his hand and guide you to understanding and love. May Reese be cuddled in Jesus' arms. God be with you. Our Prayers are with you and your family.
Marc Burey
January 20, 2008
Maurice My Man, Dear Teresa
I have no words. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Should you ever need a shoulder, I'll gadly offer mine. Courage. Love.
Lenny Buskey
January 19, 2008
Rest In Peace.
Alex Smith
January 18, 2008
Dear Mrs and Mr Washington,
I knew Reese for two years. We had nearly all our classes together and had PI together and he was a great guy. I have never seen his face have anything less than grin on it. My prayers go out to both you and him.
Mary Fritz
January 18, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Washington,
May God's presence and the kindness of others comfort you in your time of great loss. I had the privilege of being Reese's art teacher at Sun Valley from first through fourth grades. He truly was a kind, patient, insightful, creative and gentle child. I especially remember his warm, wide smile and happy disposition as he worked on artwork in my classroom. He was always fully present and involved in whatever we were doing. God bless you both as you recover from this tragedy. I feel fortunate to have crossed paths with Reese during those years.
Kim Bushaw
January 18, 2008
Mr. & Mrs. Washington,
I am just heartbroken for your loss. Reese was such a pleasure to have in physical education class. Your son will be remembered for his wonderful personality, character and talent. The way he lived his life has impacted many of us. With deepest sympathy,
Sue Kruggel
January 18, 2008
Dear Washington Family,
My son, Michael, knew Reese from PI and playing the trumpet in the band. I cannot imagine the depth of your loss at this time. I pray God's love will comfort you and the peace of Jesus Christ will be with you during this time and in the coming days. Please know you will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest assurred, you will see Reese again . . .
The Kruggel Family
Gaël DeCock
January 18, 2008
Dear Maurice and Teresa,
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss, the hardest possible. Our thoughts are with you. With much Love.
Gaël and familly
Trevor Thompson
January 17, 2008
Dear Mr and Mrs. Washington,
I knew Reese when from 2nd to 4th grade, at Sun Valley elementary. I met him in AM. PM, and we were best friends. We had lotsa of good laughs togethor, and played everyday. I am so heartbroken to hear about this, and it makes me cry everyday. Knowing this, your pain must be much, much worse. Someday you and Reese will be reunited, just wait! I really am sorry for your lose, email me if u can. I will try and get in touch!
Guera & Family
January 17, 2008
Washington family, My condolenses.
Such tragedy for all the Families that lost a love one and young one's with so much spirit. Know that our blessing are with you. I can only Imagine the sorrow and pain that you are feeling at this trying time. Know that God is walking by your side and that your Child is in heaven. Where life is to be much more Beautiful then this world.
God Bless You
Rest In Peace
Michael iezzi
January 17, 2008
Father we entrust our brother Reese to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Reese in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
Yannick Yvin and family
January 17, 2008
Maurice and Theresa,
Our deepest condolences for the loss of Reese. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you search for the strength to crawl out of this darkness and into the light. You are in our thoughts and prayers, and we are with you in spirit.
Randy,Joann & Trevor Thompson
January 17, 2008
OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU @THIS TIME OF SORROW.REESE WAS A GREAT FRIEND TO OUR SON TREVOR.HE WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH.
OLIVIA TERCERO
January 17, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss my praying are with your family. I was looking at his picture and it broke my heart he such a young boy. be strong and may god bless you and your family.
Monica Clay
January 17, 2008
Mr and Mrs Washington,
I was fortunate enough to have Reese in my class last year. I feel so blessed to have known him as well as you and I am so saddened by this loss. I will never forget his big beautiful smile that could light up our classroom and I will never look at a Calvin and Hobbs withought thinking of Reese. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and our school misses him deeply!
Kim Kaminski
January 17, 2008
Teresa,
My heart dropped to my feet when I heard the news of your son. I am so, so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you and your family and sending many prayers.
SHAWNA
January 17, 2008
Washington family,
May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. Reese sounds like an extraordinary young man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Gerri Vickers
January 17, 2008
Dear Maurice & Teresa
I am so sorry about your loss. I pray that God watches over you and your family in this time of need and helps ease your suffering. You will be in my prayers and thoughts. Tim and I are here for you & any time you need us we are only a phone call away.
antonia gutierrez
January 17, 2008
my thoughts and prayers are with the family of Reese Washington at this sad and difficult time..i didnt know Reese but i seen his picture on the news and it just touched my heart sooo much..he was such an adorable little boy whos life was taken soo soo soon...he is now an angel up above watching over his family and friends..Reese may you rest in peace our little handsome angel...sleep with the angels sweetie..goodnight...
Triguero Family
January 16, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
amy ratliff
January 16, 2008
im so sorry for your loss. ill be paying for his family loke every night. every ones lifes be not be the same again. i had some friends that died to. his family is really missing the most. every one loved with all their hearts and souls. is hard to loss some one that you love every much. i bet his friends are thinking about him right now. its ok to cry once in a while. every one will miss his smile and his laugh.
Beth Musil
January 16, 2008
My boys attend Coyote Hills, my deepest sympathy to your family in this time of sorrow. May god help you ease the pain you are feeling. You will be in our prayers!!
Adrianna Estrada
January 16, 2008
I am asking that Lord to bring His comfort and peace to the both of you as you go through this time in your lives. Even though Reese was sent to you for a short time, rest assured that now he is smiling down on you both now as a glorious angel.
Dayna
January 16, 2008
Teresa & Maurice
Reese was a wonderful person and will be missed. My heart goes out to you.
christophe & cécile Laforet
January 16, 2008
dear teresa & Maurice
No words can be told that are right enough to help you as much as we would like to do .
We're still there , anytime ,anywhere ,close to you .
Just keep the faith my friends
Gerard THIERES
January 16, 2008
Dear Teresa and Maurice,
Even if I’m far from you, I would like to let you know that my thoughts are with you and I hope you will go over this tragedy with the help of your friends all around the world.
Sincerely
Isabelle Senart
January 16, 2008
Maurice and Teresa,
My children, Sebastien & Marie, and my mum join to me to share your pain.We are far from you to support you morally, but you will know that our hearts and our thoughts are with you so near.
Reese, I will not have the honor to know you. Nor to know your talents of musician...
Jay and Amy Turney
January 15, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Pamela Anderson
January 15, 2008
Dearest Mr. & Mrs. Whashington My Prayers And Thoughts Go Out To Your Family. I Srongly Beleive That Your Preacious Son Is In Heaven &now an Angel.
State Workers D.E.S.
January 15, 2008
"May GOD be with you and your family throughout this troubled time!"
Rita Raskow
January 15, 2008
Teresa & Maurice, we were on vacation when we heard. We both pray that the Lord can help you through this. I am still working a compressed shift so if you need any assistance on my days off, please don't hesitate to ask. Maurice should still have my number or e-mail address.
Rita Raskow and Pierre Carlier
Erin Girard Gonzales
January 15, 2008
Mr. & Mrs. Washington,
I am lucky enough to say that I had the privilege of teaching Reese in 4th grade at Sun Valley. I enjoyed teaching him immensely and I am deeply saddened. My sympathy and condolences go out to you and if you need anything at all, please let me know. You're in our prayers here at Sun Valley.
Olivier MARCOUX
January 15, 2008
Teresa, Maurice,
I'm very sorry about all the misfortune which happened to you.
I'm sure that it is very difficult time, but I hope to receive better news of you very soon...
Olivier.
Frederique Glowacki
January 15, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathy and know that my thoughts are with you.
Tiffany
January 14, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Washington,
I met Reese a few years ago when I started working at Am/Pm.I am sorry for your loss. He was a great kid and he will always be remembered. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Hunter Pabst
January 14, 2008
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Washington,
I am sorry for your loss. Reese was a friend of mine from Coyote Hills, I met him in PM three years ago. I'll miss playing with him at the greenbelt.
Michelle Mason-Smith
January 14, 2008
Teresa and Maurice,
Our thoughts are with you at this time of loss and sadness. You have many wonderful memories to cherish, I hope they can provide comfort at this time.
BRIAN AND ANNA WILLIAMS
January 14, 2008
MAURICE, TERESA, AUNT CASSIE AND UNCLE LONNIE, ARE PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW. GOD BLESS YOU.
Carrie, Mariah and Isaac Cavazos
January 14, 2008
Teresa, Maurice, Aunt Cassie and Uncle Lonnie -
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love,
Sai Tallavarjula
January 14, 2008
Dear Maurice and Teresa: Very saddened by this news, our family joins yours in thoughts and prayers. I have known Maurice since 12 years and learned many great things about Reese every time I saw Maurice. We were hoping to come see you and go to Grand Canyon with both our families one of these days. I just want you to know there are so many people that want to send you thier prayers and Condolences from Italy, France and US. I have no words to say any thing more, other than I wish it did not happen. We will call you after some time...
Jordin Sparks
January 14, 2008
Dear Mr and Mrs Washington,
Iam very sorry to hear about your loss. May God be with you.
Laurent Bidault
January 14, 2008
Maurice and Teresa,
My deepest condolences are with you in those difficult time.
Paul & Trisha Willy
January 14, 2008
Maurice, Teresa, Aunt Cassie & Uncle Lonnie,
God be with you during this most difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
alain Laval / amat
January 14, 2008
Dear Maurice and Theresa
I'd learn with sorrow that happened. I want to join myself to all the friendly messages from all over the world and I hope it will help you a bit in this terrible moment
Sincerely
alain
Olivier Allard-Jacquin (AMAT)
January 14, 2008
Dear Maurice and Theresa,
there are no word to express how I'm sorry for your loss.
My thoughts with you in this painful ordeal.
My heartfelt sympathy.
Charles W. Shelby
January 13, 2008
To the Family: I wish to extend my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your loved one. You will remain in my prayers.
Lori Cancelli
January 13, 2008
I was fortunate to watch Reese grow over the last several years as an assistant in his grade's classrooms. I started at Coyote Hills the same year he did in Mrs. Farrow's 5th grade classroom. Reese was a wonderful, amazing young man ... always eager to make me laugh with his newest joke or story. He was always sharing anything that he thought would bring a smile to his friends and teachers. He had such a delightful, positive, and loving personality. He was kind to everyone around him ... he had all the traits that we adults are trying to instill in our children ~ kindness, thoughtfulness, respect, responsibility, and love for his family and friends! He and I had an ongoing conversation as he wanted my pink mechanical pencil (or at least one like mine)... Reese, I would love to give my pink pencil to you now ~ just to see your huge, happy smile again! You will be greatly missed by all of us who knew you! My prayers and heart are with you, Mr. and Mrs. Washington.
Derek, Tracey, Ashley, Tiffany and Debbi Dutson
January 13, 2008
Maurice and Theresa,
There are no words to express our sorrow over the loss of Reese. We have watched our children grow up and thought that we would have so much more time to enjoy their lives together. You both mean so much to us and Reese will forever be in our memories and hearts. We will forever cherish our times together, especially just a month ago. Reese was such a gentle, young man with such a wonderful sense of humor. We will miss him dearly!! We are here for you. We love you both very much.
miranda demers
January 13, 2008
dear mr. and mrs. washington,
i knew reese as a kind and quiet boy. im really sorry about you loss. i will pray for you every night.
January 13, 2008
Reese was a great kid and he'll always be in our hearts.God bless him and his family.
Bing & Betty Sparks & family
January 13, 2008
Maurice and Teresa,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God continue to give you comfort during this time. God bless you always!
Your cousins,
Wendell & Helen Janes
January 13, 2008
Lonnie & Cassie and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter & son-in-law.
Tarpan Dixit
January 13, 2008
Maurice/Teresa,
Very sad to hear about this tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Terry Hill
January 13, 2008
Maurice And Teresa I know your life is forever chsnged without my nephew here it won't be the same I
remember when U brought Reese & Teresa to cali and you guys stayed in my house we had fun in the the sun & then we went out to san francisco so he chos& you and Me we ate Crab to this day that's the best time I've ever had you guy's are great parent's and your love for reese showed he is a Blessed young man now in heaven you know.. God really has a plan it's painful right now but soon we'll understand
God's really busy and needed a good young man and reese has has a new job cause he's the man i'm gonna end this message cause i'm running out of words I had some things on my mind that I felt should be heard i'll be here when you need me I represent the Hill Clan Your Big Brother Terry Hill You know I love Ya"ll Man.
mary burdette
January 13, 2008
Maurice and Teresa,
May God bless and strenghten you
both during this hour of sorrow.
Your cousin,
Mary H Burdette and Family
Ms. Teja Alleyne
January 12, 2008
Reese was the sweetest child you could ever meet and always had a gentle smile on his face, he was raised by good parents and his spirit will always be with those who loved him. Strength be with the Washington Family
mary h burdette
January 12, 2008
Maurice and Teresa,
May God bless and give you both strength during this hour of sorrow.
Your cousin,
Ashley Fosbaugh
January 12, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Washington,
I watched over Reese in the after school program (and watched him grow up) at Peoria Avenue Preschool, he was a blessed child, and I am absolutely devastated for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Heather Turner
January 12, 2008
dear mr and mrs. whashigton
i am so sorry to hear about reese i was a classmate of reeses and he was so nice sometimes when i think real hard i can remember doing things with him when we were little and i had hoped to get to know him better and all the times i remember spending with him were so fun i realy do miss him
Carolyn Hill
January 12, 2008
My prayer are with you in this time of sorrow God heals all pains and sorrow. I thinking of both of you wish I was there to hold both of you .
Lisa Westwood
January 12, 2008
Teresa,
As a parent, I can only imagine the depth of your pain at the loss of Reese. I hope that wonderful memories of him and your times together will overshadow those of his loss. He's with you in spirit if not in body, and always will be.
Please remember as you recover both physically and emotionally that you and Maurice are in our thoughts.
RONDA KNAPP
January 12, 2008
DEAR CASSIE AND LONNIE,
WORDS ARE SO USELESS WHEN OUR LIVES ARE IN SUCH PAIN. YOUR WORLD HAS TAKEN SUCH A LOSS AND YOUR HEARTS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME.
REESE WAS TRULY BLESSED WITH WONDERFUL PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS.
PLEASE KNOW THAT HIS LIGHT SHINES AS ALWAYS BUT FROM HEAVEN NOW. YOU WILL FEEL THE GLOW WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT, AND KNOW HE IS WALKING BESIDE YOU TO COMFORT YOU.
REESE WAS A SPIRIT OF LAUGHTER, AND GREAT JOY. HE WILL NEVER BE FAR AWAY. WE PRAY FOR SPEEDY RECOVERY FROM INJURIES AND SEND ALL THE LOVE AND PRAYERS WE HAVE.
CASSIE, YOUR PRAISE AND COMMENTS AS A GRANDMA SPOKE SO RICHLY OF YOUR LOVE FOR REESE AT THE FAMILY REUION. I COULD FEEL THE PRIDE AND LOVE BETWEEN YOU BOTH. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE.
OUR LOVE ALWAYS RONDA AND LARRY KNAPP
Felicia Lindsay
January 12, 2008
Maurice and Teresa, we are thinking of you in your time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you. We love you both. Felicia, Kevin, Evan, Elise and Aunt Willa Mae
Stephanie Holbrook
January 12, 2008
Washington family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers always. I wish there were words to express how saddend our family is to hear about Reese.
Reese was in the band and rode the bus with my sons. They told me everyone liked Reese. He was fun, and made the other kids laugh. He was a caring and loving kid. He will be greatly missed.
Jana Raymond
January 12, 2008
Maurice and Teresa - our hearts go out to you. We are thinking of you and hold you in our prayers.
Jana (Hurst), Brian, Zach, Nate, Matthew and James Raymond
Tanya Wiley-Brown
January 12, 2008
Reese sounds like a phenomenal young man. After hearing about his relationship with teachers and other classmates, I'm certain that he is in heaven tutoring other students and conjuring up an invention that will help others. May God bless your family and friends during this very difficult time.
The Wiley-Brown Family
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
January 12, 2008
Rest in peace young one.
Rayetta (Raye),Jordan,Shalaun Miles Family
January 11, 2008
Maurice & Teresa,
I want to acknowledge to you both how much you are loved and cherised by our entire family. You/Teresa/Reese have always been in our Hearts, minds soul and spirits.
I want to offer my heart felt Condolences for the loss of Reese. Our thoughts are prayers are with you both. May God restore strength to your bodies, and comfort you in your time of saddnes.
Maurice and Teresa I have read the numerous entires from others offering their support for your family and thoughts for Reese. It's just overwhelming... Reese was a truly blessed and annoited child of God.. Anyone that came into his presence could not help but be blessed by his spirit.
Our continued prayers are with you.
May the love of family/friends comfort you in the days to come. I am here for you/nothing ask is too great or too small, We miss you
Love your cousins Raye/Shalaun/Jordan, Orlando Florida
January 11, 2008
Washington family,
I am so greatly sorry for your loss and my condolences go out to you. Reese seemed like such an amazing kid. He is going to be missed so greatly. Keep your heads up his is in a better place now with God. You will see him again, just wait.
Toni and Kenneth Wendt
January 11, 2008
Maurice and Teresa,
We can't say that we understand your loss, but we can say that our heart goes out to both of you. I know that we are here in San Antonio, but if you need anything or just a sympathic ear to talk too.
Rev & Mrs J. H. Taylor,(aunt diana)
January 11, 2008
Maurice and Teresa: I will never forget the time i spent with you and reese on my visit out to Arizona. I'm glad i got to know my great-nephew reese, and i will cherish the time i spent with you and reese for the rest of my life.To every purpose there is a reason and only God knows that reason, and someday you will understand the purpose for reason. I know right now you can't see past that reason but in the end God will show you why. So keep the faith and keep on believing that you will see reese again. All my love.
Trey
January 11, 2008
Dear Mr.and Mrs.Washington,
I'm very sorry for your tragic loss. I was a classmate of Reese’ and we are all deeply sadden to see this happen to someone like him, he was an amazing person. My thoughts and prayers will be with you…
Jamila Washington
January 11, 2008
You will forever be missed Reese, and my prayers go out to you Uncle Maurice and Aunt Theresa. Love You Jamila Washington and family.
Emma and Oswald Washington
January 11, 2008
Reese you will truly be missed by your grandparents in Kentucky.
Gisela Spieldenner
January 11, 2008
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 1998-2008
Kirstie Dye
January 11, 2008
Dear Washingtons and other grieving readers,
It has taken me until this moment to be able to write. I am the teacher for gifted students at Coyote Hills and I have been so privileged to know and enjoy Reese for fifth, sixth, and seventh grade. All the growing and change and new thoughts and new ideas…with Reese, it was joy! His sparkle, wit, and thoughtfulness were absolutely delightful. (His medieval interpretation at our feast continues to bring smiles to many.) And knowing his parents, it was no wonder!
A poignant memory I have on this day is remembering Reese’s ability to discreetly observe subtle changes in the Project IDEAL classroom for hints of what might be happening next. It was not uncommon for Reese to find the pause and quiet moment for which he might approach me with either a suggestion of what we might think of exploring or doing or to suggest an interesting tidbit of fascinating tangential thought. It was also true that he would listen to any small suggestion I or another might make, and then it could not be forgotten if perceived as a great idea and “When are we going to try that?”
Reese held onto the notion of reenacting an Aegean Sea battle with triremes. He even wanted to start building a fleet ahead of time… Lesson plans were made for the last week of December and then as school would go, this would have to wait until today. His gifted classmates and I are missing Reese tremendously.
We are challenging ourselves to live “life abundantly” and to feel blessed to have known such a wonderful soul as Reese Washington …as we make triremes today.
We are also finding comfort from our inspirational poetry unit. (These were played for peer review on January 7, prior to the news.) Some students included Psalms such as Psalms 23 and 46. And Reese left us a wonderful PhotoStory with his voice recorded reading a compassionate poem, to which he added his personal words, “…is now passed away, but is forever in his heart.” Truly, Reese is forever in our hearts.
May God continue to bless you and keep you,
Kirstie Dye
PI teacher for gifted at Coyote Hills
Mike Costantino
January 11, 2008
Teresa and Maurice, just a note to let you know we are thinking of you during this tragedy. Our hearts go out to you and your family.
Judy Berg
January 11, 2008
As I sit in my classroom in Minnesota looking at this darling boy's face and reading the messages of sympathy tears are flowing down my face. I am Kirstie Dye's sister and I know all too well how we teachers claim these children as our own. I am absolutely heartbroken for the dear mom and dad, the teachers, students and friends of this gifted and talented young man. Please know that we pray for God's healing of your hearts and bodies as you walk through this very difficult grieving process! From Minnesota with Love!
Diane Koons
January 11, 2008
There is no greater bond than that between a parent and a child. Nothing will ever fill the void that is left and for some people the passing of time heals them and for others knowing your child is in a better place helps. No matter what helps always remember that each person handles things differently and at different rates. Do what is best for you and know that you are not alone. I know what it is like to lose a child.
Efe Anuta
January 11, 2008
Please accept my deepest condolences over your tragic loss. No words or actions can truly convey the anguish you must feel. God bless.
DJ Roberts
January 11, 2008
Maurice,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know that you will miss him dearly. Please remember that we are here for you and will help in any way possible.
Penita Pratcher
January 11, 2008
To: the family of Reese Washington
May the God of comfort bring you to a place of peace in your time of grief. And when the time comes, may memories of Reese replace your tears with smiles. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ross Family
January 11, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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