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for Max Clayman
Susan Stewart
August 22, 2010
Dear Mike, Patti, Joshua, Ben and Sam,
We just heard of your terrible loss and our hearts are filled with grief for your family. The Stewart boys always enjoyed being with the Clayman boys and we loved when our families could be together. Max was such a joy to be around and we will always remember his bright eyes and sweet smile.
Much love,
Paul and Susan Stewart & Janet Chilton
Betsy Welz
April 13, 2010
Dear Patty and Mike:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I only met Max once, at Lisa's 50th at your place. What wonderful boys you have. Hard to believe. My deepest sympathies.
Gilad Gordon
April 12, 2010
Dear Mike and Patti,
I just heard about your tragic loss. Words cannot begin to explain such a tragedy and my thoughts and prayer go out to you and your family. May his memory serve to give you some consolation during this time of mourning.
Gilad Gordon, MD
Steve and Sharon Paskoff
April 11, 2010
Dear Mike and Patty and Family -- Rob and Carol told us today of Max's awful passing. We are terribly saddened for all of you and you have our condolences and deepest sympathies.
Sarah Munson
April 10, 2010
I loved Max in school. I'll miss seeing his face everyday just like you will. Just know your son was so well loved and is now so missed. A light in a our lives has truely gone out.
Ellynmarie Theep
April 9, 2010
Dear Clayman Family,
Although we didn't know your Max, our hearts are deeply saddened by the news of his passing.
May all of you find peace and comfort in your faith and memories.
Michael, Ellynmarie, Will, Marny and Anne Stankiewicz
Nate Lincoff
April 8, 2010
Clayman Family,
As a senior counselor with Y2I, I spent three wonderful weeks with Max in Israel in 2008. Max was a terrific young man with an outgoing personality and a keen sense of humor. He was the shining star of bus 408. I will always have fond memories of him. I'm deeply saddened about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and whenever I think about that trip to Israel I'll always remember Max.
kenny
April 8, 2010
God bless all of you. Sam & Debbie Kenny
Heid & Brian Neely
April 8, 2010
Dear Mike and Patty,
We have never met your boys, but we know how devoted you were to all of them. Our hearts ache for you, with this terrible loss of your son. He sounds like a wonderful boy.
Our prayers are with you,
Mary Moyer
April 8, 2010
Mike: Just a note from an old friend at Lilly. I'm so sorry about Max. Please know that I'm praying for you and your family. God bless you. With much sympathy, Mary
April 7, 2010
Patti, Mike, and the boys, You are such a wonderful family. We are so sad for all of you.
What beautiful letters you all wrote to Max today, for us to hear. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Carroll Family (Tewksbury, Ma)
April 7, 2010
We were saddened to hear of your son 's passing.
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Joan and Ted OBrien ( Andover, Ma)
Ellen Gottesdiener
April 7, 2010
Dearest Patti and Mike:
we are displayed and so deeply saddened to hear about Max. it was soooo many years agos our boys played together (in indy).
please know our prayers and sympathies are with you and your family....
ellen gottesdiener and jeffrey radding
Anne Tassel
April 7, 2010
Dear Clayman Family:
My heart goes out to you all during this unimaginable loss. Max was a sweet boy and always so kind to Nicole during the time he played badminton with MYB. I hope you find the strength through the support and love of your family.
Anne & Nicole
Andrew Platt
April 7, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss max was a wonderful kid and was able to brighton my day each and every morning.
Martha and Dennis Geiszler
April 7, 2010
Dear Patty and Mike,
Dennis and I hold you all in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that we are thinking of you and the boys.
Laurie Wilson
April 7, 2010
We are so sorry and saddened by the news of Max. Rich, Richie and I want you to know, we have you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Julie Steck
April 7, 2010
Mike and Patti-
It has been many years since I have seen the Claymans but I remember all of you well--and fondly. I was so saddened to read of Max's death. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and the other boys.
Julie Steck
April 7, 2010
Dear Patti and Mike,
We are all heartbroken at the loss you are experiencing. Our memories of Max are ones of a wonderful boy who loved being with his friends here in Indy. His pictures on Facebook show that he had grown to be a handsom young man. We are so sorry for your loss and will pray for you.... Much love,
Ginat and Steve
Jill Evers
April 7, 2010
Patti and Family,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May you find peace in your continued devotion to family.
Rachel Jacobson
April 6, 2010
Dear Clayman Family,
With Shock and dismay I received the bad news about Max's death.
I got to know max very well on the year long program on Y2I and then traveling with him to Israel.
Max was a teen you could not ignore.
He had qualities which made him so unique. He was handsome, very funny smart and very kind. He was a true pure soul. He made all of us laugh.
Our Y2I 2008 was a special one thanks to Max and other kids like him.
Please accept our words of sympathy. Stay strong and G-D be with you.
We will miss him dearly.
Pam, Steve, Lauren and Katie Rappaport
April 6, 2010
Dear Mike, Patti, Ben, Sam and Josh,
We were saddened to read about the death of Max. It has been such a long time since we have seen you but have such fond memories of your family during your years in Indianapolis. This is such a tragedy. We can't imagine the loss you must feel. Please know how much we care.
Thinking of you.
Beth Sopka
April 6, 2010
I am so very sorry. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Max touched many people in many ways even through some of his brief contacts.
I wish you all strength to persevere.
Rob Gagnon
April 6, 2010
Mike, Patti, Ben, Sam and Josh,
I thank you all for giving me the opportunity to get to know Max. I will miss him very much. I will miss seeing his smile. I will miss our conversations at the gym. I will miss making him laugh as I make him do "crazy" exercises. And, I will miss his insights on various topics - through the eyes of a teenager.
My heart is with you all during this difficult time. He will always be with you.
Linda Rodts
April 6, 2010
Dear Patti and Mike,
Our hearts go out to you and your family - we are all grieving in Marblehead. Max had such a wonderful spirit and was a good friend to Critter during their time playing badminton. He was kind to everyone and made us laugh. We will cherish our happy memories of him. We hope that you can find strength in knowing that he touched so many lives including ours.
Linda, Forrest, Harrison and Critter Rodts
April 6, 2010
Dear Clayman Family,
With Shock and dismay I received the bad news about Max's death.
I got to know max very well on the year long program on Y2I and then traveling with him to Israel.
Max was a teen you could not ignore.
He had qualities which made him so unique. He was handsome, very funny smart and very kind. He was a true pure soul. He mad all of us laugh.
Our Y2I 2008 was a special one thanks to Max and other kids like him.
Please accept our words of sympathy. Stay strong and G-D be with you.
We will miss him dearly.
Wendy Webber
April 6, 2010
Dear Clayman Family,
Our daughter Charlotte travelled to Israel with Max the summer fo 2008. We are so sorry for your loss-please accept our sincere condolences and love.
James Steinway
April 6, 2010
An absolute tragedy...my deepest sympathy to your family.
Jennifer Fries
April 6, 2010
Dear Clayman Family,
Our son, Matt Fries, is a first-year residential student (sophomore) at Landmark School and did not have the opportunity to know Max during this academic year. As part of the Landmark family, Matt joins me and his father in extending our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Max. We are sure that he was an extraordinary child who had a unique spirit that touched the lives of many friends and loved ones. May you only have happy memories of your beloved Max that will sustain you in the days to come. Please accept our words of sympathy and encouragement as you cherish Max forever in your hearts.
Jennifer, Eric, and Matthew Fries
Abby Levendusky
April 6, 2010
Dear Patti & Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You were such a devoted family to Max and his spirit and your love for him will continue. I send you many hugs through this difficult time.
Max is at peace now.
Katerina Seitz
April 6, 2010
Maxs parents, I am sorry for your lose. I loved seeing max grow up from middle school to a senior in high school. I will miss him dearly. I will keep you in my prayers.
April 6, 2010
Patti,
My heart goes out to you and your family. Your love for each other will get you through this tragic time. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Kate Richard
Martha Taylor
April 6, 2010
Please know that the thoughts and prayers of all the parents at Landmark school are with you. Not a day will pass that we won't think of you, and send our love to your family.
Christy Richenburg
April 6, 2010
Dearest Clayman's
I am SOOOO DEEPLY saddened to hear of your loss and the loss of all in this world. The loss of a precious dear soul who touched all whom he met with his gentle way, wistful smile and genuine sweetness. I will ALWAYS cherish the time I was blessed to share with Max.....You all will be in my thoughts and prayers as you journey through this time.
Heaps of love and thanks for you all. You are all so special. May God's Peace and Mercy fill you during this VERY painful time....
Always,
Christy, Deryk, Samuel and Elijah
April 6, 2010
Our most heartfelt sympathies to the Family. Max was a good and kind friend to our daughter Ariana.
Sharon and Alan Hershon
April 6, 2010
Patty,
I send my condolences to all the Claymans. Max’s spirit will live on in all of your hearts and minds. Your family’s bond of love for Max can never be broken by time or distance. Max is at peace. Now is the time to celebrate his life, even through tears.
Fondly,
Connie Strong
April 6, 2010
Mike, Patti, Josh, Ben and Sam,
We have enjoyed watching Max grow from child to teen. Max always took a moment for conversation in the driveway, or a wave and a smile as we passed in the car. Son John recounted a time when he saw Max in the grocery store. Max was very excited about his 'first' job at a movie theater ("Free popcorn for the family," he said). Max was very dedicated to you, Mike and Patti, as we observed him happily participate in many family activities. Max will always remain in our hearts.
The DeVries Family
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