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Memories and Condolences
for Evan Collins
Debra Shortt-Walker
May 23, 2011
I was truly sorry to hear of Evan's passing. Me and my three sons lived at 725 Kennesaw Court where Evan and my son "KJ Shortt" attended Kempsville High together. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Always keep God close and he will see you through this difficult time. Be encourged that Evan is in a better place and is wrapped in the arms of Jesus. Stay strong!
Lindsey Dougherty
May 21, 2011
Mr. Collins and family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family during this difficult time. God is with you and your family, he is there to comfort and heal.
God Bless!
Richard
May 21, 2011
I remember seeing Evan pulling his boat on a trailer by hand past my house in the heat of the summer before he got his driver’s license so that he and his buddies could go fishing. I never saw if they actually caught anything, but it was obvious he loved to fish, anyone willing to work that hard just to get the boat to the water. He was a great young man, I am so sorry for your loss.
Becky Ghent
May 20, 2011
Evan worked as a mate on our crab boat one summer. He was a hard worker. He was always so kind and such a sweet kid. He will truly be missed by Capt. Les and Ms. Becky.
Les & Becky Ghent
Jill Brown
May 20, 2011
I first met Evan when I worked in the cafeteria at KMS. He was one of the staffs favorites. Later in his 8th grade year he moved to my neighborhood and I would see him first riding his bike around then driving. He always said hi or waved to me. Evan was a special sweet heart who always had a smile on his face. He will be truly missed. My prayers go out to his family. -Jill Brown
Luke Woldmoe
May 19, 2011
Mr. Collins- You're a great teacher and a great person, I'm sure you raised a wonderful son with your morals and values. I'm extremely sorry for your loss and I know you'll make it through this hard time.
Holly Kahn
May 19, 2011
Mr. Collins-- I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Holly Wright Kahn
Former colleague, NRHS
Isabel Killough
May 19, 2011
Dear family,
We are sorry to hear about your loss. May our Lord comfort you during these difficult moments, and guide you in the healing process. Cherish the beautiful memories shared with Evan and he will be alive in your heart always.
Respectfully,
Isabel Killough (KBC member: Brian and Carol's Sunday School friend)
Melanie Garrett
May 19, 2011
I light this candle so that everyone can remember the sweet and loving guy that brought such joy to everyone he met. You will never be forgotten.
Debbie Bussell
May 19, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the family. May God's loving embrace comfort you during this time...from your fellow neighbor on Charlecote Drive...Debbie "Lanari" Bussell.
Vee Howell
May 19, 2011
Dear Family, I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that in this darkest of times that you may find comfort with family, friends, and the knowledge that there is an everlasting ARM that you may lean on. My prayers for strength are with you.
Kelly Setzer
May 19, 2011
I remember taking care of Evan,his brothers and sister when they lived next door to me. Evan you were always a sweet little boy with an infectious smile You will be missed dearly.. "Those who mean the most to us Are never really gone. For in our thoughts and in our hearts Their memory still lives on"
Cayla Haney
May 19, 2011
I am so in love with you. You gave me the happiness in my life that I thought I'd never find. I would give anything to have you back. I know now that you are always with me, watching over me. You're my sweet Guardian Angel, and I am so thankful. I love you, Darling.
Lynn Lester
May 19, 2011
From Allie's Delaware family, we hope you can hear our prayers and feel our hugs. We didn't know Evan, but obviously you had a very special son and brother who was loved by all who knew him. As you go through this difficult journey, look forward to being able to reflect on all the good that he gave to so many, and the love that he gave to you during his way-to-short time on this earth. Good bless ~
May 18, 2011
Thanks Evan for bringing so much joy to our son Sean McLean. His life will always be more special since he was able to have known you. You touched him in a so many ways, he could never say enough good things about your loving ways.
Kelly and Matt McLean
(Virginia Beach, VA)
May 18, 2011
Any words that can be said at this time are so inadequate for the emotions we are experiencing. We love all of you and pray for healing and love through this difficult time. Ken and Diane
May 18, 2011
Our heart felt condolences are with you in this great time of sorrow. May your faith hold you in the palm of the Lord.
Dennis and Linda Winstead
Bill and Cheri Larson
May 18, 2011
May you find comfort in the support of your many friends. Know that we count ourselves among them and that we are here for you.
JD and Teresa Burgoyne
May 18, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at this time. We just lift all of you up so that the Lord may comfort each and every one of you. We are truly sorry for your loss. Hold tightly to the joyful memories. They are priceless.
May 18, 2011
HELLO COLLINS FAMILY...EVAN WAS A JOY TO WORK WITH. HE BOUGHT SO MUCH JOY INTO THE COMM CTR. I WILL DEFINETLY MISS ALL THE FUN WE HAD TOGETHER. MAY GOD GRANT YOU PEACE AND COMFORT IN YOUR TIME OF DISTRESS. FELICIA A. WATKINS
Cindy Sears-Clemmons
May 18, 2011
My sincere condolences. My prayers are with the family from afar - we are thinking of you.
Noreen Stephenson
May 18, 2011
Crossing the Bar
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;
For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.
By Alfred, Lord Tennyson
The Poetry Foundation
John Wallace
May 18, 2011
Evan was a good guy and excellent young friend. He was like family to me and I shall miss him. I know he has gone to a better place. God rest his soul.
Wayne & Judy Barbour
May 18, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. May the Lord bless and keep you and give you his grace, peace and comfort.
Melanie Garrett
May 18, 2011
Evan was truely an amazing guy. He was dating my best friend Cayla when he passed. Evan was a very funny, loving, and caring man. He will be in everyones hearts forever. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family during this hard time. I know he is watching down on everyone right now from heaven. Fly away with the angels evan, rest peacefully.
Steve Nygaard
May 18, 2011
Evan Was one of my favorite students a couple of years ago. We still have his chinese water dragons. I will truly miss Evan. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Kevin Enoch
May 18, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May 18, 2011
I had the great opportunity to get to know Evan as his senior English teacher. He was such an absolute treasure in the class--so positive and kind. I also had the chance to keep up with him over the summers at the CAF pool, and it was, again, a pleasure to have to chance to know him outside the classroom. My deepest sympathy goes out to you, his family and close friends. I will miss Evan's lovely, smiling face this summer. May you find strength in each other and in your wonderful memories. God bless each of you and give you comfort.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Stubbe
May 18, 2011
Evan the whole neighborhood knew you. You touched every life you came in contact with, our kids, our families, everyone. I will never forget your hugs when you would run up and give me a hug and say, "Hi, Ms. Stewart, how are you doing." Your smile and your eyes that would light up any room. You made such a positive impact on our kids trying to teach them how to do things. We will miss seeing you running through the neighborhood. You were an amazing person and you will live in our hearts and memories forever. We love you Evan and will miss you terribly.
May 18, 2011
Evans was a student of mine about 6 years ago at Kempsville High. He was a great kid. My deepest sympathy go out to the family. Priscilla Daughtry
JIll Franklin
May 18, 2011
Evan you will be truly missed and will always shine bright in the hearts of all those who knew and loved you. My sincerest condolences to all of the family. You have a lot of friends and great memories. We are all here to help in anyway we can.
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