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August 15, 2013
Our hearts go out to your family. You are in my prayers. God will stay by your side.
Michelle Kocak Jones
August 14, 2013
My sympathy to all of Phil's family and friends. May you take comfort in knowing he is at peace.
Mitzi Bray
August 14, 2013
My thoughts and Prayers go out to you all in this time of sorrow.
Jan and Lloyd Keleny
August 14, 2013
Dear Greg and Family,
We did not know Phillip but reading all of the details of his life, well he was obviously one special guy. Our thoughts are with you all.
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Teri Knutsen
August 13, 2013
Dear Lavallee family,
My son Miles was Phil's roommate at SDSU this past year. We heard nothing but the kindest words about the kind of young man Phil was. He leaves a legacy, not only for his athleticism, but also for his character, charisma, and happy smile. He will be missed by so many, most recently by all of the friends and teammates who loved him at SDSU. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Pat Olson
August 13, 2013
Gregg, Amy, Andrew and Marcus,
I'm so sad for you and your families loss,please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Phillip was liked and respected by all who knew him. I enjoyed watching him and Jacob F. playing hockey at Ridder arena.
Joe Roth
August 13, 2013
Gregg and family,
Very sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Kara Radke
August 13, 2013
LaVallee family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Though I did not know Phillip, I team taught in one of Andrew's classes and think Andrew is such a wonderful young person and know how much family means to him. I want to extend my support and prayers to you all. I pray that God will wrap you all in his love and hold on to you while you go this difficult time. All of my love & Peace
Brad Sanderson
August 13, 2013
I remember Phillip as a happy positive young man. I looked back in our Pinewood yearbook and found Phillip in Mrs. Berg's 5th grade class in 2005. I remember his fun loving attitude! It is tough to comprehend a loss like this. Andrew, Marcus and your family are in my thoughts and in my prayers.
Kathi Archer
August 13, 2013
To the LaVallee Family,
Words cannot express how I felt when I heard of this tragedy. My granddaughter was a teammate of Phillip and although she did not get to know him well, said he was the kindest person with the most vivid smile. At pool workouts, if you were having a bad day, he would always make everything better. I know the team will be running for Phillip this year. God bless you all. You have my prayers and sympathy.
August 12, 2013
I have a child also born on the 21st of sept. Her his name is garid.
Kirsten Stumpf-Kaffine
August 12, 2013
To the LaVallee Family,
My condolences to you all on the loss of Phillip.
When I read the story of the accident my heart ached for the loss of this remarkable young man.
As a former neighbor of Greg's, and friend of Michele's in St. Michael in the 70's, I remember the LaVallees as a warm and loving family.
May your family and friends bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Kari, Dave and Matthew Kanne
August 12, 2013
To the LaValle Family,
We want to extend our deepest sympathies to all of you. We KNOW your pain. We too lost our 19 yr. old son this past June 27th to a motorcycle accident. It is all so fresh for us as well. We want to extend ourselves to you in this time of grief in hopes of being able to share and heal with others with the same pains. God Bless you and we will keep you in our prayers.
Ron, Jody, James, and Jill Sherwood
August 12, 2013
There really are no words, but we are so very sorry for your loss and our hearts go out to you and your family.
Kitty & Mark Gogins
August 12, 2013
Mere words seem so inadequate. May you find strength and peace. Our thoughts are with you.
Diane Zachary
August 12, 2013
May God bless you all during this difficult time. I am deeply sorry for your loss. Although I did not know Phillip, I heard about this trajedy and wanted you to know I have you in my prayers.
Steve & Joan Leverenz
August 12, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Marty & Jodie Barris
August 12, 2013
Words can't express how sorry we are for your loss! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Lillback Family
August 12, 2013
We will never understand why children are taken before us...It is only God's knowledge and need for him in Heaven. Our thoughts and Prayers to your Family.
Thom & Vicki Weik
August 12, 2013
Our hearts go out to you and your family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
August 11, 2013
Words cannot express how my heart goes out to you and your family at this time. God bless your family and give you peace.
Andrew Dallas
August 11, 2013
With heavy hearts, we offer our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kim and Andrew Dallas
Matt Palmer & Family
August 11, 2013
What a GREAT kid from a wonderful Family. So sorry for your loss...Run In Peace Phil
Lenny Scharber & Family
August 11, 2013
Sorry for your loss
Betsy Moe
August 11, 2013
My deepest symphaty''s go out to your family in this time of loss. He was a great kid and will be missed by so many for his inspiration and kindness. Hugs and prayers go out to your family from ours. He graduated with my daughter and hung out here a few times. He was a complete gentleman and will be missed. RIP Phillip!!!
Shelley Patnode
August 11, 2013
Greg and Amy,
My sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family! May God be able to provide you with some peace during this tragic time.
Many prayers and blessings to you all.
Respectfully,
Shelley

Onalee Flicker
August 11, 2013
Dear family, We are neighbors and friends of the Seidengrantz family, Everything ever said about Phil was positive. You did a great job raising him. Dan and I are sorry for your family and friends great loss.
Kathy Smith
August 11, 2013
Amy and Family,
My heart goes out to all of you. You are all such a wonderful family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bruley Family
August 10, 2013
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Marcia Geraets
August 10, 2013
To the family of Phillip LaVallee:
With a heavy heart, we offer our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of a great and talented young man. What an inspiration to so many! His story is so moving each and every time I see it or read about it. The "Run 4 Phil" event and prayer service were emotional for all of us that attended. The stories that made the news were a huge tribute to him as a person and his genuine caring nature. As a parent of his close friend and 2012 classmate, it has been a roller coaster of emotions. Though none of us understand the reason behind what happened, and why his young life was take far too soon; we can only hope that he has accepted his new role as our heavenly angel "gliding" through every step of his next journey. God has other plans for Phil, and as hard as it hurts to not be able to physically see him anymore, may you find comfort in knowing that his
beautiful spirit with guide you and help you find some peace. I can see him smiling down from Heaven right now! Thoughts and prayers!
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