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Drennen O'Melia Obituary
Drennen was born on August 13, 1997, in Gillette, Wyo. He moved to Centennial with his family in 1999.
Drennen attended Powell Middle School in Littleton. Drennen was nominated by teachers, and participated in a Junior National Young Leaders conference in Washington D.C. He was involved in the gifted and talented program at Powell.
A budding, all-around athlete, Drennen played football and basketball; he was a snow boarder, a golfer, and a competitive swimmer with the Southglenn Gators.
Along with his family, Drennen was a member of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, where he was very involved in the youth group.
Drennen loved going to his family's cabin in Wyoming and he was a University of Wyoming Cowboys sports fan.
He was a vivacious boy, who had lots of friends and natural leadership qualities.
Drennen loved 80s rock music, and his iPod was loaded with Twisted Sister, Quiet Riot, KISS and AC/DC. He was also trivia buff who had a seemingly endless reservoir of obscure information.
He was fun-loving and enjoyed practical jokes.
Drennen is survived by his parents, Bill and Melissa; his brothers, Quinn, 9, Sean, 6; his grandmother, Betty O'Melia; great grandmother, Vivian Stroud; grandparents, Larry and Sue McGarvin; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, all of whom loved him very much.
A viewing will be held beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday night at Olinger Chapel Hill Mortuary, 6601 S. Colorado Blvd., Littleton; followed by a Rosary at 7 p.m.
A service on Friday will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Aspen Academy, 5859 S. University Blvd., the northwest corner of University Boulevard and Orchard Road. Interment will be at the Olinger Chapel Hill Cemetery.
The O'Melia family is asking friends and teammates of Drennen who attend the services to wear their jerseys, team shirts, school shirts, or youth group shirts.
Memorial contributions may be made to the "O'Melia Family Memorial Fund" at any First Bank location. Contributions may also be mailed to First Bank, c/o O'Melia Family Memorial Fund, 1200 17th St., Suite 100, Denver, CO, 80202. Memorial contributions will benefit community scholarships, sponsorships, charities and church activities.
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Memories and Condolences
for Drennen O'Melia
Sara Davis
June 6, 2013
I miss you so much. Three years today, and my heart still aches. I'm glad you're at home with Papa. I love you so much!
Sara Davis
June 5, 2013
In two days it'll have been three years. It's so hard to think that thre years ago on this night, my life didn't expect to see what God had planned. But I wanted to thank you. Without you being taken away from us, I wouldn't have met God. I wouldn't have aske Him into my heart a year later. As much as it breaks my heart every time around this time, I want you to know, you leaving us; brought me to God. That is the best gift anyone have could be given me. Thank you for being that wonderful friend in elementary school, even if we weren't close. Thank you for all the extronidary memories. And thank you for all the smiles you continue to give me. I really miss you. And I know that you're always watching out for me. Thanks D. I love you!
Kaley Hinchsliff
January 2, 2013
Something always brings me back to you. The amount of sorrow I still feel is incredible. But I know you are in a safe and happy place now. Love you!
Kaley Hinchsliff
November 20, 2012
Hey Drennen,
I miss you a lot.. There have been a lot of people I have ran into that knew you and it made me realize how special you were.. To a lot of people. Drennen, you were a blessing to so many lives. I thank God for putting you into my life. I also want to thank you because before your death, I really didn't know who God was and two days after this tragic event, I accepted Christ into my life. I have been walking with Jesus ever since. You really made an impact to my life. You will never be forgotten.. You were such a gift. Thank you:)
Kaley Hinchsliff
October 14, 2012
I miss you drennen!
Lucinda McGarvin
August 16, 2012
Hi D.D. Happy Birthday!! You were busy! Thank you for assisting God and blessing us with Baby Clara. I love and miss you everyday. Aunt Cinda
Kaley Hinchsliff
August 14, 2012
Drennen. I wish words would describe how I am feeling right now. I miss you soo so so much and I miss your smile and goofyness and I don't know what to do. High school is coming up and i wish you were here walking through those door steps with all of us. I miss you soo much. Happy late birthday. Sorry for its lateness.. Just all day i couldnt get a grasp on what i wanted to say but happy birthday:) LOve you so much. Miss you.
June 7, 2012
We love you D.D. and miss you so very much. The D-Zone is awesome! Thanks for holding back for a whole hour on the rain, hail, and tornado! Then you let it pour--D.D. style. You give us hope Drennen. Love, Aunt Cinda
Christy Whetzel
June 6, 2012
Hey buddy, we always think of you and you're wonderful family. Hope you are doing well Quinn and Sean. Our prayers are with you. We can't wait to see the new Drennen's place at the church. Miss you, Love always, Chad, Christy, Ty, Cole and Spencer Whetzel
Kaley Hinchsliff
June 5, 2012
Wow. It will be two years. It only feels like six months! Drennen, you will ALWAYS be in my heart. Miss you<3
Sara Davis
June 3, 2012
I miss you so much. Especially with it coming up on two years. Please comfort me in my grief for the next couple of days. I love you D<3
January 22, 2012
Hi D.D.
We missed you and your smiling, funny, big-hearted spirit over the holidays. It's a hard time for all our family. We always think of you--every day and miss you--every day. Love you so much. Aunt Cinda
Sara Davis
January 20, 2012
Hey Drennen,
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! I just wanted to tell you, that on Christmas Eve, I went from accepting to grieving. I passed by the church that your service was held in. I started crying so hard. To this day, I still grieve. I miss you so much. I'm glad that you get to spend time with Jesus, one day I will be there with you! I love you, you'll never be forgotten and you'll ALWAYS stay in my heart. I love you:)
Love,
Sara Davis<3
October 25, 2011
Hey Drennen,
I miss you. Even though we didnt talk reall after NYLC it still hurts that someone I knew is gone. You are forever in my heart.
Samantha
Sara Davis
October 23, 2011
Hey Drennen,
Is it normal to miss someome this much? I miss you bunches and i cant wait to see you in heaven, when its my time. Love you!
Love,
Sars Davis
October 7, 2011
I don't actually know Drennen but my friend did. He will live forever in our hearts and our thoughts. God bless you
Sara Davis
October 6, 2011
Hey Drennen! Its been a few months since i last posted on this page. I just want you to know that i will always wear my two bracelets that remind me of you! You will remain a great legacy. I cannot wait to see you when i get to heaven. I hope jesus is treating you well. You are always in my prayers. Take care. I love
And miss you.
Love,
Sara Davis
Sara Davis
August 13, 2011
Hey Drennen,
Happy birthday! You were such a delight to have in my life for seven and a half years. Im glad that i got to know you! You will never be forgotten and you are missed dearly. I love you so much and you always seem to pop up in beautiful ways. Either through a butterfly or a rainbow i can feel your presence. I love you!
Love,
Sara Davis
Sara Davis
June 17, 2011
First off I would like to thank Drennen's Aunt Cinda, Uncle Rob, Hannah, Ian, and Kira for keeping the guest book online. :)
Drennen,
I really miss you. I hope you are doing good in heaven. You were a gift to this world and to my life. :) Look out for me please. I love you! :)
Love,
Sara Davis :) <3
kaley hinchsliff
June 10, 2011
wow. on monday, i could not even believe that it was a year that night and having falsh backs... its just scary that its been a year since that night. i don't want it to but it is. drennen, you were such a good friend. i love you!:)
Sara Davis
June 9, 2011
Drennen,
A year. Without you. :( love you!
Love,
Sara davis :)
Samantha Stolp
June 6, 2011
Hey Dreenen (KANYE EAST)! Wow, I can't believe it's been a year, just in a few hours I guess. Do you remember Teddy from NYLC? Well just a few days after he told me you died. I didn't believe it, I just couldn't, but sadly it was true. I couldn't believe someone so nice and kind could be gone! I just started crying and crying. It's so sad! I know we never talked like, at all, after NYLC but you will always be in my heart. When it's my time your the first person I want to see! I love you! :)
SAMANTHA STOLP! (:
P.s. - Do you remember this picture? It's our group outside the lincoln memorial. That was such a good day! I hope you remember it and cherish it forever! I know I will! (:
NYLC PEOPLE FOREVER!!
connor sherry
June 6, 2011
drennen it has been a year now and i did not know you very well but you were a friend to everyone and me and your brother have became friends now so i just want to say i care about you and rest in peace
connor sherry
Sara Davis
June 5, 2011
Drennen,
In about an hour and a half, the clock will turn 12. That means it will be june 6. A year. A year without you. I love and miss you. Always in our hearts and prayers. I love you! :)
Love,
Sara Davis :)
Sara Davis
June 4, 2011
Drennen,
Its almost been a year. I feel like its gone to back to the first few days of when you left. I went to St. Tims lock in. It was great, I really wished you were there. I miss and love you. Stay safe up there. :)
Love,
Sara Davis
Lucinda McGarvin
May 11, 2011
D.D. We all miss you so much. Spring is here and we are making summer plans--it's just not ever the same without you being part of them. Hannah has some awesome music to share with you--we all know she will some day. Breathe deeply and feel all our love. Aunt Cinda, Uncle Rob, Hannah, Kira and Ian
Samantha S
May 8, 2011
Dreenen (Kanye East) and I never really knew each other. We went to jr.NYLC together and were in the same group. It pains me and I feel sad and lonely knowing that such an amazing kid is gone! I will see you up there sometime Dreenen! love you, Samantha!
Kaley Hinchsliff
April 5, 2011
Words still can't describe the grief I have but Drennen will ALWAYS be in my heart and he was SUCH a good friend
-
Sara Davis
March 27, 2011
Hey Drennen,
As I write this to you, pain enters my heart and happiness flows out of me. I will never forget you. Spring break has been really hard not because none of my friends were in town, but because I only thought about you. Spring break is like the first week without you. I miss you! Please come back. I pray to god each night, asking him if I can see, hear, touch, smell, sense you just ONE more time. I won't give up on that dream because I know that you will come back alive! I'm glad we shared so many great memories like...the pool the friday before you died. You were checking me out, and you had told me that you like my stripes. Hah. That was really funny :) Or when Kaley and I loved you all throughout elementary school! In kindergarten we played kiss tag at recess. And when I went over to my grandparents house we would race bikes. Remember the time when you came over with jack, Kaley, and darby? We had a water fight on the trampoline as we played butt wars. It turns out you're the king of butt wars! Haha
See those memories? Ya. I do. I cry myself to sleep almost every night wishing something different happened, like I dunno someone lost their shorts in the pool, so they swam naked. I wish that happened. I want so many questions answered that can't. WhyWhywhywhywhyWhywhywhywhy? Why did you leave us sp young? You didn't experience much.
I love you so much! I miss you so much! No words can describe my loss of feelings. Just the thought of you turns my brain numb, you control my brain. I love you, I miss you. I need you more then ever in my life, I know you're watching out for me! I will never ever ever forget the past seven and a half years of my life spent with you, they were the best. I wouldn't have asked for a better friendship or friend like you. I wouldn't have asked for a better childhood. You completed it. :)
Now all I am left with is memories, pain, love, missingness, and a BIG, GIGANTIC, HUGMONUS, hole in my heart. The day you left is the day my heart and soul went.
The day you died you took my heart. You will ALWAYS have the key to my heart. I don't think I will ever love someone as much as I love/ loved you. You have my heart Drennen, always have always will.
Dream as if you'll live forever,
Live as if you'll die today. :)
Drennen,
Once again I love you. You gave me everything! A great friendship, you have my heart. Thanks for the best seven and a half years of my life. Love you. :)
With love and prayers,
Sara Davis :) <3
Kaley Hinchsliff
January 10, 2011
Drennen, I miss you like heck. I will never forget that party. You brought smiles to my life and those smiles will never be forgotten... I have been thinking about you. I hope that you finally got the person to person micheal jackson move down to show people like you did down here. I keep thinking when its snowing your here with me. Sledding. I haven't gone sledding since that day I went with you. It has many memories there at clarkson park with you. I just wish... Just one day... I could be with you one more time. Just one more time. I see 2011 not as good as 2010 because I got to spend time with you. I took christmas and new years real hard because you weren't with me... :'( it drives me crazy when I walk in that hallway and I say, "where is drennen?!?" And I get really mad. That you're not here with me. I miss being called shorty. I miss everyones class clown. You were the person I could share everything with you. I just found out that you were going to be in my choir class! Me and lizzy were so happy! But the whole thing that kept me going through this whole incident was your smile. Thinking you're alright. Tears have ran down my face and smiles have been cheerfully on my face because of you. :). My friendship has gotten so close to people barely knew went to powell last year! And I want to thank you for that. Its hard to believe but there is still food in my garage that we bought on 6-6-10 and never has been touched since. My parents are taking it still real hard. They have just been different since and it makes me sad. Looking at my mom cry because I remind her of you. Some days I just make my eyes swollen because I cry soooo much and some days I am just so sad I can't even cry. Tomorrow is another day without you. And always will be different.
I love you to death and I will never forget those 7 and a half years with you....
With Love,
Kaley Hinchsliff "SHORTY"
katy da
January 7, 2011
dear O'Melia family,
Drennen never really knew me. We had a few classes together @ powell.
I really liked him and wanted to ask him out.
I was @ camp all summer so when I checked my email I had a big suprize. I cried for weeks and weeks. I really wish i could've been @ his fellowship thing.
Lucinda McGarvin
December 22, 2010
Melissa, Bill, Quinn and Sean, I know it must be difficult (more) right now. We are all thinking of you, praying for some peace for you, and remembering years gone past. We looked at pictures last night and saw many from last year. There are several of all the cousins trying to balance spoons on their noses--and of course Drennen was most successful with keeping his there the longest through many photos, giggling, and crossing his eyes all at the same time. The smiles, the laughter, the wonderful food, and mostly all the warmth that family brings were so evident even in the photos. We cherish all of those memories. We love you all so very much and wish we were there. Merry Christmas. Rob, Cind, Hannah, Ian, and Kira
Lucinda McGarvin
December 21, 2010
This is for you D. May the light of Christmas always surround you and keep you warm and safe. Aunt Cinda
Lucinda McGarvin
December 21, 2010
Drennen,
It's been over 6 months now and I still miss you and think about you every day. We miss you so so much. Hannah still has a cd for you with the music you wanted and we always hear songs and think "D would like that." I wish you would and could come back--even for a day. My heart breaks for you and your family. I miss seeing you every time I go to your house and I see how very sad all of your family is. You are so amazing and I will always believe with all my heart that you surround us with your love and mischief every minute of every day. Ian misses you too and wishes you could catch more snakes with him. He thought you were such a cool big cousin. I am so glad he has Quinn to talk to. Uncle Rob is back safe and he is very sad you aren't here to lead the troops in "Bloody Murder" or "Brussell Sprouts." We all keep watching your video of Parkay. It's so funny and so you. Thank you for leaving us that humor. I can only imagine the great things you would have continued to do with your life. We all love you D. Aunt Cinda
November 25, 2010
Melissa, Bill and Boys,
Thinking of you today,...Thanksgiving.. Sending you love and good thoughts.... Prayers are always... Many Blessings...
Kathleem Jarman and Family
Hannah Woodson
November 23, 2010
Dear Drennen and O'Melia family,
I wanted to write a letter to express my feelings. I miss you so much and I love you too. I guess it is okay to say now that I had a huge crush on Drennen, and I cry myself to sleep every night knowing the only guy i liked died. I wish the best for your family and I pray for you every night. I am going to visit Drennen's grave soon and talk to him.
O'Melia's, I pray all is better In your household, and I love you guys. You are so brave to get through this.
I love you guys, my thoughts and prayers are with you,
Hannah Woodson
Sara Davis
October 17, 2010
O'melia family,
After knowing him for seven years guess it's time to say that I always had a crush on Drennen up until fourth grade. In kindergarten me and kaley would always fight over him...secretly. Last summer I remember dating him. We broke up a few days later. This summer Drennen commented on my swim suit, he goes i like your stripes. I just smiled and then gave him my usual DRENNEN voice. He was really easy to get a long with. I hope you guys are all doing okay.
Not a day passes my mind when I stop and cry or think about you Drennen. You impacted my life in many ways. If I was ever sad you cheered me up. Middle school isn't the same. I hope that you're having fun in heaven because I know it's deffinetly not as fun down here without you. I miss seeing your sweet smile that made my heart melt.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Sean, Quinn, Melissa, and Bill.
I love you Drennen! Rest in peace
With Tons of Love
Sara Davis
Kathleen Roarty
July 13, 2010
Dear O'Melia family:
May God give you the strength and grace you need. Let Drennan be your light..your reason...you breath. What a precious boy..and a precious child.
GOD BLESS THE O'MELIA FAMILY!!!
Shelby Hoffmann
June 30, 2010
Dear The O'Melia Family:
I didnt know Drennen for a super long time. But he always lit a smile across every person he met's face. He changed my life and put a perspective on things I wouldnt ever figure he would but he did. He always made everyone laugh and smile eventhough some of themm didnt want to. We love and miss him oh so dearly. He will be remembered but never forgotten. He made footprints in my heart and others as well that will never be replaced. Drennen is in my prayers ever night.
Kathleen Jarman
June 27, 2010
Melissa, Bill, Sean and Quinn,
I was sitting at a baseball game when I heard about a 12 year old that had drown at a birthday party at the Southglen CC pool. I immediately felt grief and pain in my heart for the family of that boy... No one I knew had mentioned his name... until tonight at dinner...A good friend of my son Joe was over for dinner and said his name was Drennen. I immediately called Tara and was sooo saddened to hear the news. No words can express the deep pain I feel for your family and children and your loss... I will pray for you all and keep Drennen in our prayers as he is now an angel in heaven. May the Lord hold you and keep you in the palm of his hand... and may you find peace in knowing Drennen will forever be watching over you ... waiting to see you all again. Love to you and all your family.
Kathleen Jarman and Family
Lyn Bajaj
June 19, 2010
Melissa, Bill, Quinn and Sean;
Everyone who knew Drennen remembers him for the light he brought into the world. Imagine if we all lived as freely and wholly as he did. My heart aches for you, and I can't stop thinking about his precious life. May God comfort you and protect your hearts in the coming days and years.
Stacey Hammett
June 14, 2010
Dear O'Melia family, We are thinking of you often. Our son is a big fan of Drennen. Sean is a good friend/classmate of our son and I was blessed to meet Drennen a couple times too. We are very sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Stacey, Ken and Brayden Hammett
Jordyn Vega
June 14, 2010
Dear the O'melia family,
I didn't know Drennen for a super long time, I just met him this year. But he changed my life, he didn't know it, but he did. He understood what I was about, he understood me.... I remember we used to walk out of health together almost everyday... He always was smiling and greeting everyone with a bubbly hello or a big smile. He was so easy to talk to and he had interests that everyone did. He was an incredible athlete, brother, son, grandson, and friend. Although I couldn't attend the vigil, the service, and the burial for him because I was in Kansas for basketball recently, I still absolutely support Drennen 100% and that tournament was for Drennen, I gave my all for him. He is watching over all of us, and protecting us. We love him, and miss him. He was taken so early from us, and he wouldn't want us to be upset, he would want us to cherish the unforgettable, funny, and loving memories with him. I have been doing so, even though all of us are heart broken. It's hard at this age, but we have to have faith in the plan that he was given. Drennen made everyone laugh and smile, he lit up a room, and was always cracking jokes.... He made school fun! Again, I didn't know Drennen very long, but I did know him, and he is a boy with an amazing heart, smile, and he was just a happy spirit. He is in my heart and he will never be forgotten.
Debbie Richards
June 14, 2010
Words can never express the sorrow and pain one feels when losing a child. Our good Lord needed an angel that day and Drennen was chosen. If there could be any comfort from this it would be knowing how Drennen affected many lives with his short stay here on earth. May God be with the families to give comfort, strength and guidance during this difficult time. We have an awesome neighborhood and community and know that we are all here for you. God Bless! The Richards Family
Mary & Mark Fogle
June 14, 2010
Melissa your son's name came across our prayer line at St. Matthews and I knew at an instant he was yours and my heart broke for you. Mark and I are so sorry for the heartache you are enduring. Our prayers are with you, Bill, Sean and Quinn. Our church community is also praying for you and your beautiful family. God Bless you and yours.
The Fogle Family
Kaley Hinchsliff
June 12, 2010
Dear Bill, Melissa, Quinn, and Sean,
I knew him for seven years and he was my best guy friend and always will. Every day in Sixth grade when we pasted eachother on the way to lunch, he would give me "The Daily Hello to Kaley", "What's up, Shorty!?" i would always smile when he said that.
He would always be there for me and i would always be there for him. When he had a temorary phone for D.C., he texted me "Sam just said I love you to me, what do i say back?" I said back, "Well, do you love her back?" and he said "I dont really know, we have been dating only for a week." At the end, we worked it out. He finally just said back, "<3". When i met him in kindergarten, i knew he was a really cute boy from the first minute i saw him. Sara and i had the biggest crush on him and he used to chase us during recess. i would pretend that i didnt like him but everybody knew that i was crazy for him.
i will always see his happy, bright and confident smile always on his face when i think of him.
Hopes and prayers,
Kaley Hinchsliff
Allyson Olson
June 11, 2010
O'melia family,
I didnt know your son for a long time. He had the locker next to me and every day when he greated me with a bubbly hello or a smile i knew he was a wonderful person he was also in my math class and we would talk and go on about ponit less thing when we actually should of doing math but those where good memories! i loveed your son he was a great person! you all will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Ryan Marstiller
June 11, 2010
Dear Mr. and Mrs. O'Melia i am terribly sorry about your son Drennens loss. Drennen was one of my good friends he was so easy to get along with i will always remember the way he laughed after everything i said no matter where Drennen is i will always be his friend. I think of Drennen every night and day he is in my thoughts and my prayres.
Sincerely, Ryan Marstiller
Rhonda Wearden
June 11, 2010
I will always remember Drennen making faces at me as he passed my office at Twain. He could always make me laugh!
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Erin Potts
June 11, 2010
Bill, Melissa, Sean, Quinn and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I'll miss seeing Drennan on the altar keeping my attention focused on him with his faces and fidgets. You have a wonderful family. I hope you find peace.
Erin Potts
Billy Cockrell
June 11, 2010
Dear Bill my heart is full with pain and sorrow for You, Melissa and your boys Quinn and Sean. I did not know Drennen, but it is obvious he was an exceptional young man and will be missed tremendously. God must have Great plans for him.
Allison Henry
June 11, 2010
Drennen was a student in my science class this past year. He was very intelligent and classmates looked up to him. He had a heart of gold lined with a thin layer of mischief. What I remember first when I think of him is the sweet grin he would flash- often after that thin layer of mischief kicked in. He will be missed by the Powell community and thought about often.
Ty Whetzel
June 11, 2010
Drennen, I will miss you so much. We are so sorry to Quinn and Sean and Melissa and Bill. Ty says "Drennen was one of the cool kids, He was so nice." Words are not enough to express our condolences. We are praying for peace. Ty Whetzel- Twain / football friend.
allie Darling
June 10, 2010
drennen
I realy miss you verey much.I wish you did not have to die to day.I have ben crying lots of times.I like you as a frend.Love allie
Sandra Ben Ami
June 10, 2010
Drennen was my student this last year. I know he was intelligent, active, funny, and a born leader. He liked everyone, and everyone loved him. Although none of us can understand why he was taken away from us at such a young age, I do know he must have fulfilled his mission here on Earth so that God could take him for even more greatness. He lit up a room, filled it with boundless energy, drew others to him, and touched all our lives. I know I can't take away your pain or heal your wounded heart, but I can tell you that Drennen's life did make a difference. He changed the world by making it a happier, better place to be, and I believe that his joy for life will be the part of him that he left for us to cherish. May his soul rest in peace and reside in a place of higher calling, and may you find comfort among all the others who grieve with you.
June 10, 2010
dear, Drennen
drenin thank's for standing up to those bully's when i couldn't you've been a great freind to me
Jill Brogdon
June 10, 2010
I remember Drennen and his mommy bounding into Mark Twain Elementary to register him for Kindergarten. I told him he had "smiling eyes" and he looked at me with a puzzled look and said, "my whole face is smiling!" With that I laughed and so did Missy. I will always remember that beautiful little boy and how he touched my heart.
Thank you for the love you shared with this world Drennen...you will live forever in our hearts. I am honored to have known you...
Bill, Melissa, Sean, Quinn and family - please be gentle with yourselves as you walk this very heavy road and look for the smiles from Drennen along the way. You will find there are miracles around every corner.
With love and compassion,
Jill Brogdon "Mrs. Brogdon" in the office at Mark Twain
quinn omelia
June 10, 2010
Dear Drennen i'll miss you very very much. I and you love youur allways in my hart
Maddie Hare
June 10, 2010
Dear O'melia's, I will always remember Drennen and his crazy personality. It seems like everyday in the summer, Carlee and I would go to the pool and sure enough, the boys would be there, ready to terrorize us. One of my first memories of Drennen is when Carlee and I were sitting in her backyard, and all the neighborhood boys hopped the fence and attacked us on the trampoline. Drennen was one of the sweetest boys I have ever known. I will miss him dearly.
Kira Breland
June 10, 2010
Dear Drennen,
I will miss you so much. But I will remember you as a amazing cousin forever.Rest in peace.
Your cousin,
Carlee Dunn
June 10, 2010
I remember when D and I made Quinn eat nasty stuff all the time, our concoctions were great and he always ate them. we would torture Quinn all the time. I also remember when we would do school in my garage and D was literally the smartest one, he would always read and do whatever "homework" I gave him. He was my little brother, because I didn't have any younger siblings he was always my younger brother. All of them are, and I loved him so much. He was always torturing me and my friends as we got older, but D and I still had deep conversations when I would babysit or when he wasnt around anyone else. He eventually got to a point where he wanted to be my friend again when he graduated to sixth grade. He was my best bud most of my life and although we were not the closest in age we still had a connection. There was a time when I was giving him a ride home from a football game and we were talking about how I didn't hang out with him as much or any of them and he said that it didn't matter because I was always going to be his older sister no matter what. He was always bragging though aboud how much taller he was going to be than me and always saying how much better at things he was than me. I pretended I could take him but in the end we both knew he could beat me up. I always joked around with him about his girlfriends and how I couldn't beleive any girl would like him, but I always knew he was going to be a lady's man. Last summer he was hanging out with a few girls while I was babysitting Quinn and Sean, I freaked out because he was actually hanging out with girls and I couldn't beleive it. I didn't even know how to react when he brought them over to "hang out." I thought woah this is going to be trouble, and then Quinn and I went and talked about how Drennen was proabably dating one of them, out of the many girls he happened to date. One day when he got his frog I came over and he almost attacked me saying Carlee come see what is in my room! I was kind of scared at first but then he showed me it was just a frog. He was always chasing me with a snake out of the backyard and just doing whatever he could to terrorize me, and then when my friends were over he would continue with them. There was this time when we made a lemonade stand and I made him do almost everything and then Quinn helped out as Drennen and I watched him get cars to pull over, D and I were not going to let Quinn have any of the money but almost got in trouble for not. Whenever I would babysitting in D's later years he would always say okay you get to do all the work and I am just going to sit here and watch T.V. I laughed at him and made him turn off the tv every single time. Then we would go play video games and he would tell me how awful I am a video games and I would attempt at tackling him but then I got to scared and would run away. Whenver I would babysit he really enjoyed stealing my phone and calling people with Quinn, they even called the boys in my phone all the time. Drennen would tell every single boy he called that I was in love with them and I wanted to marry them, he would even do that to the girls. He always knew how to push my buttons but I still loved him for it. He really just grew up so quick and we started to actually talk about his life when Quinn and Sean went to bed. Drennen had always stayed up late with me when I babysat, sorry to admitt it Melissa and Bill but everytime you guys got home D would run upstairs and act like he was asleep. It became a routine but we enjoyed it. Before Sixth grade started he was really turning into this boy who was becoming so mature, but still so full of life. I was so amazed because whenever it was just me and him he really wanted to act like a high schooler and he and I could actually talk. He was always smiling and joking around and just being a goof. I loved him greatly and always will. I love you all.
Caleb Petersen
June 10, 2010
Good evening my man,
We all miss you down here, as I'm sure you know. You're the best man, I wish I could have spent another random day with you. Whenever I would hang out with you, I never knew what I was in for, the only thing I did know was that I was in for a good time. No matter how much you annoyed me, weather if it was on the lifeguard stand or doing other things on the circle, I still loved you. You were always my second brother, no matter how much I didn't want to think it. But now that I do think about it, I couldn't think of anyone better. You never failed to bring a smile to my face or a kink in my neck. We're all going to miss you, but we all know that we'll see you again. We all know that we'll be ale to see your bright and shining face and goofy antics again. So until next time, keep it real my man.
Love, Caleb
P.S. I'm workin' on my golf game so you better be prepared for the next time I see you
Hunter Bacon
June 10, 2010
Dear the O'melia family,
Drennon was a great swimmer as he was a friend. Drennon was special to everyone he knew. He never gave up and always endured until he accomplished what he wanted to accomplish. I will always remember him.
~Hunter Bacon
P.S. Go men in pink
dana williams
June 10, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Melissa and family.
Daniel Fieber
June 10, 2010
Fun guy to hang around with and a GREAT flag football player!
June 10, 2010
Dear O'Melia family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. The Robinsons on Franklin Street.
June 10, 2010
Melissa and family-In the song, 'Three Wooden Crosses' by Randy Travis, there is a line that makes me think of Drennen. "It's not what you take when you leave this world behind you, it's what you leave behind you when you go." Clearly, from all the smiling pictures of Drennen, and SO many comments from adults and children alike, Drennen left a mark on everyone he came in contact with. In my experiences with Drennen, whether in the classroom, at the pool, at the golf course, or just in general, Drennen left everyone feeling better when he was done, including me. We never know why God chose him or now to take Drennen home, we just know he will forever be in our hearts.
My son, Nathan, only played golf a couple times with Drennen, played night games a couple times, and played at the pool a few times, but Drennen left an impact on Nathan, which is unusual because Nathan usually just plays and then leaves.
We are SO sorry for your loss! He will be GREATLY missed!!
Shayne Compton and Nathan
Linda Stevens
June 10, 2010
With deepest regrets and many prayers for your healing and strength
The Vander Ley Family
June 10, 2010
Dear O'Melia Family,
We are heartbroken for your whole family at the loss of Drennen. We will always remember him as a boy who knew how to squeeze the best out of every moment of life. He lived more fully than most people ever do and we will miss him dearly. May our God surround you with his love and comfort during this time and throughout the difficult times ahead. You are and shall remain in our prayers. God bless you all.
Beth Jesmer
June 10, 2010
Dearest O'Melia family,
My heart is breaking for you. May God comfort you and remain with you as you grieve. Precious Jesus, Lord of all please hold the family close and give them the strength to move forward! I am praying fervently for you all. Drennen will not be forgotten. Love to you all.
Hollie, John, + Claire Giannaula
June 9, 2010
Words cannot express our sympathy. We do not know your family well, but we have enjoyed Drennen's enthusiasm on the swim team. Our prayers are with you in this difficult time.
The Giannaula family
Loretta Wood
June 9, 2010
Dear Melissa, Bill, Sean and Quinn,
My words will never express the pain I feel for you all right now. I only hope that the outpouring of love you are receiving tells you how special Drennen is and what a wonderful family you are. To have lost Drennen is tragic, but I know he will always be very much alive in the hearts of every person he met.
Peggy Worthington
June 9, 2010
It is with heartfelt sorrow that I write this. Please know that you are not alone in this. Our arms are wrapped tightly around you. We are so very sorry for your loss. Bruce and Peggy Worthington
D. D. Walsh
June 9, 2010
Dear O'Melia family, We are thinking of you. Seems like every waking moment our community thinks of you. We wish you strength during this time. We will always remember Drennen and his freckle faced smile, from the Walsh family.
Karla Hoodmaker
June 9, 2010
Bill, Melissa, Drennen, Quinn & Sean,
All of you are in our hearts, constant thoughts and many prayers. We feel so lucky to have lived a few houses down from your caring family for a few years. You are a strong and resilient family with so many close people to help you through this. We ache for you, but know God's presence and comfort will get you through over time. We cherish the memories of Drennen playing with Evan and at a less hectic time will share some younger photos we have of them. You must be so proud of Drennen and all the lives he touched with his outgoing personality in everything he did. Your family is such a generous and loving one. We hope you are feeling the overwhelming love God has and this community has for you.
The Hoodmaker's
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