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for John Randall
Sponsored by Mommy, Daddy, and Patrick(or as Johnny called him, Patcher).
Sarah Jacobs
February 13, 2022
Thinking of you on your 20th birthday, Johnny! We love you and miss you always! Please continue to watch over all of us especially your Mom, Dad, Patrick, Mary, Maggie, and Tommy.
Sarah (Auntie) Jacobs
November 17, 2018
My dear, sweet nephew...I think of you everyday and miss you terribly. Your cousins, Sammy and Luke, never had the honor of meeting you in person, but they know you well. We talk about you often and they love you very much. We ALL love you very much and look forward to the day we are all together again. Please continue to watch over us, especially your Mommy, Daddy, Patrick, Mary and Maggie. My heart still aches when I think of what you had to endure and I will always wish I could have done more for you. I love you always.
April 12, 2010
Mommy is thinking about you today, Johnny. I miss you. xoxoxo
Lisa (Lotshaw)Keist
February 26, 2009
Dear Julia and Matt,
Losing a precious child is the absolute worst thing for a parent to endure. I sympathize with you and know first hand the grief and pain you must be feeling. Johnny is in the hands of GOD and you will hold him again. God Bless.
Michaela Peterson Baumann
October 25, 2007
Julia (and family):
I haven't seen you in a very long time but I just heard about this incomprehensible tragedy. After reading about Johnny, my heart is so heavy for what your family and this world has lost. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and hoping with all hope that you can find some solace in all of this. I am so sorry for your loss.
Stokes Family
October 11, 2007
We remember John playing with all his friends at Overbrook and am so very sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts and prayers of many are with you and your family.
Ellen McAuliffe
October 10, 2007
Dear Julia and Matt,
We are so very sorry to hear about John. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Ellen, Michael, Lucas and Loic Poirier
Lea (Mills) Levin
October 8, 2007
Julia, I am so saddened by the news of your loss, and my heart aches for you. I wish you strength, faith, and love during this difficult time. I know that your son will always be alive because his love will be present with you always. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ron Krzewinski
September 27, 2007
Mike B,
My sincere sympathy of your loss of your grandson John.
Ron K
Heather Tranquillo (Matthaes)
September 13, 2007
Dear Julia & Matt,
I was shocked when I opened the Booster yesterday and read about the loss of your son. My heart breaks for your entire family. Please know you are in my family's thoughts and prayers. God bless both of you and your son.
Beth Ann Prunte
September 11, 2007
You don't know me, I read your son's obituary in the paper. My husband and I lost our 5 1/2 year old son, Steven, last October. Be kind to yourselves as you journey through the grieving process. I know it hurts so much. We looked for ways to celebrate our son's life, planting a tree in his memory, donating items to his school for his classmates to use and enjoy, etc. We are grateful to God for the blessing our son was to our lives. Our son gives us signs to let us know he is still with us which is a great comfort. I'm sure your Johnny will do the same for you. Pray to Mary for courage and strength. She understands what you are going through - she also lost her Son. May God be with you.
Tony Brusadin
September 11, 2007
Julia and Family,
I just found out what happened and we are truly sorry. I'm sorry we were not there to support your family
Craig Price
September 8, 2007
Matt and Julia, my deepest sympathy to the both of you and Patrick. Cherish the happy memories of Johnny and let there be laughter. Keep a strong family bond and let time heal.
Lori, Matt, Kristin and Hannah Fabian
September 7, 2007
Although we didn't get the pleasure of meeting Johnny in person, we think of him and your family daily. You are in our prayers. We are an OLP family with daughters in 6th and 1st grade. With deepest sympathy.
Midge & Bruce Hamel
September 7, 2007
Matt, Julia, and Patrick
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
(Susan Cook's parents)
Alison Bezyak
September 6, 2007
Julia, Matt and Patrick,
My children and I go to Sawmill and recently learned about your son, Johnny. My heart aches for you. I pray that God helps comfort you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
Alison, Kevin, Alex and Auston Bezyak
Stephanie Faiella
September 6, 2007
Matt, Julia and Patrick,
I am so shocked and sadden by the loss of Johnny. You are in my thoughts, and I know that Johnny is brightening someone's day in heaven right now.
Stephanie Faiella
(former co-worker of Matt's at NRS)
Karrie Kucharski Braganza
September 6, 2007
The service was beautiful and we are in a state of shock and sorrow. Prayers and wishes are sent to your family. We hope Johnny has found peace with his family in heaven, free from the pain he had to endure at the end.
September 6, 2007
We have never met but I dropped of some food for the reception after the funeral. My husband and I too lost a child, ours was an infant and she would be 27 yrs. old. We think of her as our family's guardian angel and have prayed to her every day. Your little Johnny will pray and intercede for you and Patrick. You will feel his presence and know that he is in a wonderful place waiting for you. I always thought that our little girl was so special that God did not want her to have to go through the hardships of life. I think Johnny was the same. I know it seems impossible now, but you will smile again. Stay close to each other, time is your best friend.
Constance Casto
September 6, 2007
Matt and family: I received a call yesterday about Johnny. May god be with you. We say we are sorry,
And we mean it from the heart,
But to understand your heartache,
No one could even start,
To have a loss like you have had,
Is too much to understand,
We see it and we feel for you,
But it’s only secondhand,
You’re the ones who are suffering,
And we’re the ones who care,
But if there’s anything we can do,
Call us, we’ll be there.
Ann-Marie Riggle
September 5, 2007
Julia, my heart aches for you and your entire family. Hold on to your family, friends, and faith in God to carry you when you think you can't take another step. I will pray that you feel God's Grace and find peace as He holds you in the palm of His hand.
Beth Torres
September 5, 2007
Julia,Matt,Patrick and the extended family, It was so sad to see you under these circumstances. Know that you all are in my prayers. Our little angel, Andrew, now has an angel "buddy" to pal around with. Love to you all.
Laura, Michael, Maddie & Mason Salvator
September 5, 2007
Julia, Matt, Patrick and the entire Randall family...My kids and I go to Sawmill and you are a familiar face in "Kids Kingdom". Since learning of his illness we have been praying for Johnny/your family. I am without words and am just so, so sorry. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Colette Rost
September 5, 2007
I am a member of the Our Lady of Peace staff and regret very much that I will not get to know your little guy. As part of the OLP family, my family and I have prayed for Johnny and continue to pray for God's love to envelope you and help you heal. Colette, Jim, Hannah, Bridget and Lucy Rost
Nathan Rupright
September 5, 2007
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Gina DiNovo Studer
September 5, 2007
Julia, we graduated from WHS together, and I just heard of your loss... It seems like we typically turn to God in times of distress, but I know that a strong faith will help you heal as well as support from your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers, Gina
Miss Susan Byrnes
September 5, 2007
Dear Julia, Kate, and Sarah,
Your teachers at Our Lady of Peace School think of you with such love and affection, and our hearts break at your tragic loss. Please know that you are in our prayers, and in the prayers of the entire OLP family. May God bless you, and watch over Johny in heaven.
Kathy, Tom, Aidan, Sean, & Liam Brennen
September 5, 2007
To the entire family and extended families,
Our 6 yr. old son Aidan (Bridget's Aidan) told us that "Johnny now has his own star in heaven." We are praying for peace to someday enter your lives again.
Donna Liggett
September 5, 2007
Matt, Julia and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Vickie Gantz
September 5, 2007
Matt and family: Our deepest condolences to all of you at this most difficult time. The loss of a child can never be understood but there is comfortable in knowing there is a guardian angel watching over all of you until you can be togther again.
Marcy and Mike Ross
September 5, 2007
Matt, Julia, and Patrick, We are so very sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
virginia songstad
September 5, 2007
Betts and Randall families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this tragic time of sorrow.
May Johnny ask the Lord to shower special blessings on you.
Don and Virginia Songstad
(Our Lady of Peace parishioners)
[daughters Cherie and Angie in school with Julia and Kate]
Elizabeth Adornetto & Olivia Duke
September 5, 2007
You do not know us, but we are so saddened by your loss. My daughter is a 5th grader at our Lady of Peace School and has been praying for Johnny. We can not imagine the sadness you are enduring. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May you cherish all of your loving memories of your beautiful son. God bless you.
Kathy Shea
September 5, 2007
Julia, Matt & Patrick (also Barbara, Mike and all the extended family):
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. May God help ease your pain as He welcomes Johnny to his heavenly home.
With much love and condolences...
Michael Marczika
September 5, 2007
Dear Julia, Matt and the Bett Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your son Johnny. I pray that God and the support of your loving family will help you through this difficult time.
Tom & Derri Gallion
September 5, 2007
Our Prayers are with everyone. God bless you all.
Linda and Jeff Barber
September 4, 2007
Matt and Julia- Our prayers go out to you and your family. We were deeply saddened to hear the news about Johnny. May you find comfort in the love of family and friends through this very difficult time.
Jim Keeler
September 4, 2007
Matt, Julia and Patrick,
I am so deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved son Johnny. You and you family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Holly Ramer
September 4, 2007
Dear Julia and family: I am so very sorry. Thinking of you from far away...
KATHY AND MIKE BRUMFIELD
September 4, 2007
BETTS AND RANDALL FAMILY, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
KATHY & MICHAEL BRUMFIELD
September 4, 2007
THINKING OF YOU DURING YOUR TIME OF SORROW.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Gina Dennis
September 4, 2007
Scott & Missy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family right now during these difficult times.
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
With love from: Rob Heiser & Gina Dennis
Brenda Tupper
September 4, 2007
Matt, Julia and Family,
I am a friend of Jessica's. I wanted to express my sadness in the loss of your little one. As a parent, it breaks my heart only imagining what you must be going through. May God be with you all in this unimaginably difficult time. Please take care.
Guy and Diana Mobley
September 4, 2007
Mike, Barbara, and the Randalls,
We are so very sorry for your lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God bless you and ease your hearts.
Always,
Guy and Diana Mobley
Rob and Alison Guenther
September 4, 2007
Mr. Betts and Family,
We just want to let you know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Atkins
September 4, 2007
Julia & Matt - I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved son, Johnny. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless You - Lisa
Teri Jerome
September 4, 2007
Words cannot express how sorry I am. I just pray now for your family to find the strength they need to carry on. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
David Weber
September 4, 2007
Sorry for uour Lost
Dave Weber/Chemical Solvents
The Schultheis Family
September 4, 2007
Betts and Randall families,
We wish to express our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kathy Speice
September 4, 2007
Dear Mike and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your little boy. I cannot begin to imagine what your family is going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God will comfort you in your time of need and sorrow. May God Bless You All.
Joanna Marshall
September 4, 2007
Dear Julia and Matt,
I live down the road at 3765. I have seen your son playing on numerous occasions and each time, my day was brightened by the sight of him bouncing around and the sounds of his carefree joy. Our family recently lost a child as well and I know that nothing I can say will ease your pain but Johnny will be there for you. You will hear him in the silence and see glimpses of him in other children and know that he is around you always. I am so sorry for his and your loss.
Ron and Marilyn Guenther
September 4, 2007
Dear Mike and Barbara,
May God in all of his wisdom and glory prepare a place at his side for your grandson. Your loss brings to our hearts the reality of how short our time is with each other. Hold, hug, and never stop loving those close to you!! You will be reunited with Johnny!
Until then Johnny will be the sunlight each waking morning and the shooting stars that grace the heavens at night.
Debra and Tom Kaminski
September 4, 2007
Dear Matt and Julia,
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family during this tragic time of loss.
Diane, Mike, Alison & Adam Lang
September 4, 2007
The Our Lady of Peace and Overbrook communities have you in their thoughts and prayers. Adam said some special things about John this morning and we prayed that you will find peace. He will be missed.
Uncle Tom and Rosa Smith
September 3, 2007
God Bless all of you and may His love help get you through this heart breaking time. Your Great Aunt Rosemary Flood notified us of your loss. There is nothing quite so painful as the loss of a dear innocent child. Johnny will be in our prayers as will all of you. As impossible as it seems now, time helps to ease the pain and the beautiful memories will be ever so dear to you. Hold your faith and love in God near your hearts. Know that Johnny will never be in pain again and he is in a place more wonderful than we can ever imagine and someday we will all be reunited.
Mary Quinn-Herring, RT
September 3, 2007
Julia and Matt,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. May Gods love see you and your family through this difficult time.
In my thoughts and prayers,
Sheri Magee
September 3, 2007
Please know that my heart goes out to you. You do not know me, but my fifth grade class at Our Lady of Peace School has been saying the Memorare for Johnny and your family everyday at 2:00. We will continue to do so. Please know that you will continue to be in my prayers.
Kaye Ashmore
September 3, 2007
We do not know you directly but we do know many of your family members. You have all been in our thoughts and prayers for many days.
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. You and little John will continue to be in our hearts and prayers.
The Ashmore Family , Scott, Kaye, Luke, Abbey / Our Lady of Peace School
Sherri Thompson
September 3, 2007
julia and matt i was the nurse in dr. white's office, short hair and tan.I have been gone since my mother had a stroke. I didin't know johnny was ill; i am so sorry. If you need me,email me sherri [email protected] God Bless
Lynn Frazier
September 3, 2007
You don't know me but I have been praying for Johnny and your family. My heart breaks for you all at this time of such horrible loss. May you find comfort and peace knowing he is in heaven with our Lord.
Georgia Robinson
September 3, 2007
My dear friends in Christ,
You don't know me. However, I am a cousin to Mary Polis King and I feel as if I know your family through Mary's requests for prayeres and updates. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I can't imagine what it must be like to lose such a young child. Just know that he is with Our Lord and praying for all of us! May God be with you.
Luis Torres
September 3, 2007
Dear Lord of Mercy and Love
You have taken John Randall home to eternally live with you…
He leaves behind a grieving family who loved him dearly and sought your aid during this time of illlness.
Lord of Mercy and Love
Shower upon his family and friends your eternal love. Help them as they cope with this loss. Help them as they struggle to live on.
Help them as they try to make sense of this death.
Lord of Mercy and Love
Surround the family with your love. Be with them each and every day. Let them know your love, show them your mercy. Amen.
Ron and Krista Henrich
September 2, 2007
Julia and Matt, we can't even imagine what you and your family have been through. You and John are fondly in our hearts. We are thinking of you and praying for you.
John & Cynthia Ballheim
September 2, 2007
Matt & Julia, Cynthia and I are so sorry to learn that you have lost your John. He was such a delightful boy, always having something to say. We would open our windows and doors just to be able to hear John and Patrick playing in the back yard. It numbs us to think about what the two of you and little Patrick must be feeling. We want to help, but just have no idea how.
Lynn Kaster
September 2, 2007
Unbelievable news; unbelievable, wonderful parents; and and an unbelievably loving family with God's guidance will get you through this. Your friends, too, are here for you - we just don't know what to say and can't make the hurt go away. Please know we love you, too, and we are here to help.
Andrea Kinter, RT
September 2, 2007
Julia and Matt, I am so sorry that the fight was lost. You were all so brave and he fought so hard. There are no words to say other than I am truly sorry for your loss and I am available if you need to talk. Take care.
The McMonagles Grace JD Amie & Jim
September 2, 2007
We will miss John very much. He was a wonderful boy and we know he is an angel now looking over his family. Our deepest sympathy and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat and Belinda (Ratliff) Harris
September 2, 2007
Our hearts go out to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and God will give you the comfort you need so much at this time.
Stephanie Vega RN
September 2, 2007
Julia and Mathew: I was blessed to have gotten the chance to meet such a wonderful beautiful boy. I will continue to have faith for your family and my prayers have never stopped. I am thinking of you all.
God Bless you at this moment.
Craig & Connie Evans
September 2, 2007
Julia, Mathew and Patrick, Just wanted to let you know that we are here to support you & all of your family with our faith, love and prayers. You have our deepest heart felt sympathy.
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