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for Jordan Smelski
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Greg Schmid
July 30, 2014
My wife Colleen and I are so deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless you both and your families.
Carmel Nicoletti
July 27, 2014
I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you both.
mike juno
July 26, 2014
This has to be one of the most difficult experiences in life, I can only imagine your pain. Prayers for Jordan and all your family.
Dawn Patterson
July 24, 2014
For your baby boy Jordan he will never be forgotten. I will always keep you and Steve in my thoughts and prayers
Nick Monfreda
July 23, 2014
Steve and Shelly,
My sincere condolonces for your loss. I will have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
July 22, 2014
Steve and Shelly,
The love we have for you and Jordan will last for all eternity. You know how blessed we all are to have had Jordan touch our lives.
Love,
Rick and Patti
July 22, 2014
I love you Steve and Shelly. The news of Jordan's passing broke my heart. I'm doing what I can by telling co-workers and friends who have younger children and grandchildren about P.A.M.
Love Janet Mudge
Marieliz Camara
July 17, 2014
My prayers and condolences go out to Jordan family. I was Jordan After school teacher a few years ago. God Bless you all and may Jordan rest in peace. Love, Mrs. Marie
Alicia Grady
July 15, 2014
So many prayers and thoughts from us to both of you, and the rest of the family. For healing, for guidance, for serenity in this terrible loss. Nothing anyone can say or do will truly take your pain away, but just know how much you are being thought of and cared for now and always. <3 Love Alicia, Michael, Abbey, Erin and Faith.
The Smelski Cousins <3 love You Jordan!
Sally Larsen
July 15, 2014
Scott McDonald
July 13, 2014
Steve/Shelly, Stephanie and I are devastated for your loss. Jordon was terrific son and I know the light of your life. There are no words that can express our sadness. You have loving family and friends that will provide a strong support group. We love you and are here if you need anything.
Renee Lund
July 12, 2014
So sorry for your loss
Janet Maas
July 9, 2014
Shelly and Steve - I am deeply saddened by your loss. Jordan was a wonderful boy and will be greatly missed
Jerry / Luie Wolford & family
July 9, 2014
Steve / Shelly,
We feel your pain so deeply here in New York, that it's hard to put into words. 'Luie' & I and our entire family were utterly devastated to hear the news that Jordan had passed. We're so sorry for your loss, as we know he was everything to you. Such a great kid, as proven by so many testimonials in this Guest Book. Steve, rest assured we'll do our best to comfort your Mom & Dad as they struggle to cope with the loss of their wonderful grandson. We love you guys.
Brandon Miller
July 9, 2014
My wife Diana and I are so very very sorry for your loss. We are hopeful that love and support from family and friends helps you through this difficult time.
Emma Reyes
July 9, 2014
I am deeply sorry for your lost...I can't imagine what you're going through. Jordan was a very happy boy. My heart is broken to hear this news and not being able to meet the wonderful boy he has become. Our prayers are with the family and friends.....Ms. Emma
Megan Donohue
July 8, 2014
My heart goes out to the Smelski family during this difficult time. Jordan was such a loving kid and he will truly be missed. I feel so honored to have had such great times with him in the years he was at Legacy. Shelly and Steve you both are in my thoughts and prayers.
<3 Ms. Megan
Carolanne, Joey, Sonoma and Joey Anselmo
July 8, 2014
We are all asking angels to help you. Our prayers are constant. Your LF neighbors.
Sandra Gompf, MD
July 8, 2014
We are very deeply saddened by your tragic loss. We lost our son, Philip, to Naegleria fowleri meningitis in 2009. It sounds as though he and Jordan might have made good friends. I am so very sorry and hold you in my heart. Words simply are inadequate.
Drs. Sandra and Timothy Gompf
www.Amoeba-Season.com
Katrina Jones
July 8, 2014
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you & your family at this difficult time. (Karen's coworker)
Sandra Henthorn
July 8, 2014
I dont even know you, but I am so sad and hope that you can heal the pain, God bless
paulette holbert
July 8, 2014
Shelly and Steve, we are friends of Joe and Karens and met you at Julia and Andy's 50th. We are so very very sorry for your tragic loss. There are no words to comfort you. Our sincere sympathy. Bob and Paulette Holbert
July 8, 2014
Shelly and Steve,
I'm sending love to you all. You are all in my thoughts and prayers every single day, all day. My heart is with you all. With so much love,
Barb and Mike Strait
July 8, 2014
Shelly and Steve,
I received this tragic news from my cousin, Sally Smelski. My heart aches for you and your family. Please know that you will be in our prayers and thoughts as you go through this most difficult time.
With love, Karen and Dennis Gagnon
July 8, 2014
Steve and Shelly,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. We can only imagine the pain you must be feeling right now, but you have many people that love you, so please allow them to support and carry you at this time of need.
Michael and Dawn Sharpe (DeLand, FL)
Julie Zulcosky
July 8, 2014
We lost our 18 year old daughter to brain cancer almost two years ago. There is no other gut wrenching pain than losing a child. Our hearts break for you and our prayers are being sent for strength and peace to get through this. You have a whole community praying for you.......
Tad Landini
July 8, 2014
Jordan was an amazing boy. All of us that were fortunate enough to have him in our lives will never forget him. He made an impact on people everywhere he went. He'll truly be missed, but our memory of all the lives he touched will last forever.
The Landini Family
Ladybird Class
Lisa & Paul Groetzner
July 8, 2014
Shelly & Steve, Even though life took us in different directions, please know that our Ladybird & Soccer Family has always held a special place in our hearts. Praying for you all and sending love & strength. Jordan always was a "ray of light" and his smile always beaming. May you always feel his love with you. Much love to you - Lisa & Paul Groetzner
Annie Tyler
July 8, 2014
Steve/Shelly, please except my heartfelt prayer for you and your family. I can remember when I first started working with Steve he would often talk about Jordan and the joy that he brought to him and Shelly. May God keep you closed in heart during this time of sadness and may your memories of Jordan keep you through this time. God Bless.
Annie Tyler
Orange County Public School
Donna Verling
July 8, 2014
Steve & Shelly~
We were so blessed to be brought together by Jordan and so grateful that you shared him with us and our boys. We love you guys as family and will always be here for you!! Love, hugs and much healing to you both.
Donna, Bill, Hunter and Carson
Priscilla Church
July 8, 2014
Steve & Shelly,
My heart goes out to you. I remember you fondly and your joy when speaking of Jordan. May you find strength, peace and understanding in the days and months ahead. God bless you.
Rusty & Diana Rhodes
July 8, 2014
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. God bless you.
July 8, 2014
Shelly, Please accept our heartfelt thoughts and prayers from your cousins here in cool Greenwood Hill, New York. May God bless and comfort you and your family. Sally and Mason Burdick
July 7, 2014
Thinking about and praying for your family constantly. May the memories you have created with Jordan live on and give you some peace until you see him again.
Judy Little
July 7, 2014
As an Aunt of Heidi Lameyer I saw how devastating the loss of a child (Hailee Lameyer) to this amoeba is and how it affects the entire family. My prayers are with you during this difficult time and my heart breaks for your loss.
Michael and Theresa McDeid
July 7, 2014
Steve and Shelly, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Heidi LaMeyer
July 7, 2014
Our hearts go out to you and certainly our prayers rest with your family during the most difficult of days you are experiencing. We lost our daughter to Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis in 2008, also at 11 years old. It is so unfair and so heartbreaking. Your beautiful boy will not be forgotten and our family is here for you anytime. What a blessing you are to already be thinking about how to save others, that is true love of your child. We are a part of an awareness organization in Minnesota and will support you any way we can. Many prayers, many thoughts, all coming your way. God Bless.
Heidi and Chad LaMeyer and
Swim Above Water~ Forest Lake, MN
July 7, 2014
It saddens me to know another young life has been claimed by this amoeba. Thank you for setting up an awareness fund. I will contribute in both jordans and shane sugaskis memory. I know your pain and am weeping with you
July 7, 2014
God bless you and your family
jon and amanda finman
July 7, 2014
Our prayers and gentle thoughts surround you and your beloveds.....forever in his name.
Cindy Dawson
July 7, 2014
Shelly & Steve my heart is broken for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Phyllis Garcia
July 7, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. My little cousin, Zachary Reyna, also passed of PAM in August of last year. May God bless your family! Our condolences!
Ronald and Stacey Monks
July 7, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you Shelly and your family.
July 7, 2014
Thought and prayers are with you and your family.
July 7, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. Everyone that knew Jordan will miss him and his outgoing personality.
Heidi LaMeyer
July 7, 2014
We are so sorry to read about the loss of Jordan. Our hearts are breaking for you. Sadly we relate to this horrific loss and have known too many that have gone through this. We see that you plan to start an awareness effort and God Bless you for doing that. Our prayers will be resting with you as you navigate the next days and weeks. This is so very hard, so unfair. We will be remembering Jordan and keeping you all in our hearts and minds.
Heidi LaMeyer and mother to Hailee LaMeyer (1996-2008) lost to PAM
Chair, Swim Above Water Amoeba Awareness
www.swimabovewater.org
Toni Molloy
July 7, 2014
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear son Jordan. I am Kyle Lewis's great aunt and I certainly attest to the heartbreak and devastation. Please know that we are all with you, praying for Jordan, your family, and a cure for the PAM that occurs when this horrific amoeba strikes. Most sincerely, Toni
July 7, 2014
May your family and friends help you through this devastating time of the passing of you dear son.
July 7, 2014
Shelly & Steve our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will never forget your loving son.
Joy, Fish, Heath and Shane
Vernessa Price
July 7, 2014
Sorry for your loss!
Praveen Chintala
July 7, 2014
Steve and Shelly my sincere condolence for your loss, you and your family are in our prayers. God bless you both.
Mike Ivanov
July 7, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Smelski family. Our son Max shared a class with him at Wilson and spoke very highly of him. God Bless.
Linzi Hansla
July 7, 2014
Shelly & Steve,
Simon and I are heartbroken to hear of your loss. Jordan was one of the first infants at Ladybird Academy and had the personality to light up any room. He was loved by all who came in contact with him and he will especially hold a special place in my heart. The memory of him dressed as Tigger for his first Halloween will always stay with me. Our love, thoughts and prayers will always be with you.
Jeff Gustafson
July 7, 2014
Shelly & Steve,
I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Jeff & Nancy Gustafson
Linda Clem-Washburn
July 7, 2014
Our prayers are with your entire family as you go though this very trying time...Judy Chapman Dauenhauer told me yesterday..We are cousins and I know Julia and Andy...Love and prayers for all of you.
Mitch Oliver
July 7, 2014
Steve and Shelly, Ruth and I are very sorry for your tremendous loss. You and your family are in our prayers. God bless you all. Mitch and Ruth Oliver.
Praveen Chintala
July 7, 2014
My deepest condolences to Steve and Shelly, Steve, I still remember the conversation we had about Jordan many times we have met at Cisco off site events, my daughter is of same age and grade and we have discussed about school/studies various other things. I'am very very sadden to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless both of you.
Larry Hice
July 7, 2014
Steve and Shelly,
Alix and I are deeply saddened to learn of Jordan's passing and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jordan will remain in your hearts and both of you in ours as we pray for you to find peace, strength, and understanding in the days ahead. God bless you both.
Penny Hawker
July 7, 2014
Steve and Shelly, I was so sad to hear of your loss. I can not imagine what you are going through. Just know that God is with him. My thoughts are with you.
Penny (Smelski) Hawker
John and Michele Reynolds
July 7, 2014
We are very sorry for your loss, may the love of friends and family help you through your grief.
Shannon Covet
July 7, 2014
As a teacher at Wilson, I had the pleasure of getting to know Jordan over the past couple of years. Every time I saw him he made a point of saying hello, always so friendly and outgoing. I thoroughly enjoyed talking with him, getting to know him, and watching him grow. Such a bright and outgoing child! Know that he will be remembered in this wonderful way. My heart goes out to his family and friends. My thoughts are with you.
Micki Murphy
July 7, 2014
I am a substitute teacher at Wilson and truly loved having Jordan in my classes over the years. What a sweet young man you raised .He will truly be missed . I hope you find peace and comfort in all of the great memories.
Benn Irwin
July 7, 2014
God bless you Jordan. My deepest sympathies. From The Irwin's a Wilson family.
Michelle Caraway
July 7, 2014
Our family is so sorry for your loss. Our boys were at Wilson and Primrose together and just so sad. I hope you soon find peace in the memories of Jordan's life.
Dawn Patterson
July 7, 2014
Steve and Shelly not a day has gone by since this happened that I have not thought about you and your family. My heart aches for you. I will continue to pray for you all and hold you close in my heart and thoughts.. I will continue to pray for strength as you grieve in the upcoming days..
Kay Berry
July 7, 2014
I was Jordan's art teacher all the years that he was at Wilson. I was happy to read here that he liked art. He had a natural talent and I was always impressed by his work. I will always remember his sweet smile and his outgoing personality. His sense of humor was way beyond his years and he could always make me laugh. He will be missed by many. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
Nicolle Napolitano
July 7, 2014
"Dearest Mommy and Daddy"
Author unknown
When you wonder the meaning of life and love...
Know that I am with you~
Close your eyes and feel me kissing you in the gentle breeze across your cheek
When you begin to doubt that you shall never see me again...
Quiet your mind and hear me
I am in the whisper of the heavens
Speaking of your love.
When you lose your identity
when you question who you are, where you are going;
Open your heart and see me.
I am the twinkle in the stars, smiling down upon you.
Lighting the path for your journey.
When you awaken each morning, not remembering your dreams,but feeling content and serene,
Know that I was with you, filling your night with thoughts of me.
When you linger in the remnant pain, wholeness seeming so unfamiliar, think of me.
Know that I am with you, touching you through the shared tears of a gentle friend easing the pain.
As the sunrise illuminates the desert sky; as that breathtaking brilliance awakens your spirit, think of our time together-all to brief but ever brilliant.
When you were certain of us together, when you were certain of your destiny, know that God created that moment in time just for us.
I am with you always......
*********************************************
My heart is aching for you & your family. I am lifting you, ALL of you, up in prayer asking God to comfort you in your time of need. As a Mother, I cannot imagine the devastation your loss has brought forth.. I am reaching out and letting you know you are being prayed for and held close to heart. I am SO very sorry. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Tom, Hilary & Landon Clyne
July 7, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. May the memories you have with Jordan make your hearts smile during these difficult times.
Michele Greene
July 7, 2014
For all of those who have spent any time with Jordan, we were simply blessed. All or love and support to your family.
Terri LeGette
July 7, 2014
Steve & Shelly, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are fortunate that Jordan brought us together and are forever grateful. We love you as family and are here for you always. With much love, Jada, Jordan, Terri & Shon
Lynn, Sean, and Sean Jr Ramdial
July 7, 2014
We have known Jordan since he was just a baby at Ladybird and one of our son Sean's little parteners. He also attended school at Wilson with Sean who was very sad to hear the news. We feel we have been blessed to have meet him and he will be greatly missed. Our heart and thoughts go out to his family to find the strength in the great memories you have shared. He was a true blessing to all that he meet.
Chris Jenkins
July 7, 2014
My deepest sympathy for your loss. May God bless you.
Bill Verling
July 7, 2014
Steve and Shelly there are no words that express the sadness we feel for you on the passing of Jordan he was such a remarkable young man that you just couldn't help but fall in love with. I know our family is blessed because of Jordan and Hunter bringing us together. Your family has become our family and we will always be there for you!
Love
Bill, Donna, Hunter and Carson.
Gregg Hochhauser
July 7, 2014
Words can not express the sadness we feel for you both right now. Jordan was blessed to have you as his parents, as we're you to have him as your son. Praying for Gods hedge of protection around you're grieving hearts during this difficult time.
Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
- Gregg and Jen Hochhauser
Shea Kearns
July 6, 2014
Although I never knew Jordan, I would always hear wonderful stories from the Smelski's about his antics and his vibrant personality. It was from these stories that I knew he was loved greatly and that he brought happiness to those around him. I am sorry for your loss and I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace Jordan.
Patty Kearns
July 6, 2014
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Jordan was a happy boy because he was part of a great family! Xo
Wendy Armstrong
July 6, 2014
Our son Timothy was a classmate of Jordan's at Wilson Elementary. Jordan will be fondly remembered as a wonderful classmate, athlete and friend. We are so very sad and sorry for your loss, and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Tracy Tyler
July 6, 2014
Find strength in your memories and hope in your love. You are in my prayers
jason and sean toran
July 6, 2014
Rest in Peace Jordan.
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