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Dawn Bijou Janes
October 16, 2012
I am deeply saddened to hear about Colton. My heart just breaks for your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
October 12, 2012
Julie & John,
Please accept our deepest sympathies for your most profound loss. Colton was an amazing young man and a very dear friend to Will. Will was out of the country in Africa when he heard the very tragic news and he was absolutely devastated. He dedicated his climb of Mt. Kenya to Colton. We want you to also know that a plaque is being made in dedication to Colton and permanently placed in a pathway project that Will has been in charge of at a girls school in Kenya. We will follow up with photos of the dedication ceremony for you. Please know that you all are very much in our thoughts and prayers. Katherine & Brian Avery
Kristine Robinson
October 1, 2012
The memorial service was extraordinaire as it was uplifting and beautiful in every way. My son and I were in tears and smiles. Thank you for sharing Colton. Xxio. Kristine & Kyle
October 1, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Dale and Cathy White
September 30, 2012
Julie, John and family…
We are deeply saddened at the loss of your son, Colton. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan Rampi
September 29, 2012
Thank you Gleason family for sharing Colton with 500-600 people in the extraordinary memorial celebration yesterday....It is ranked as the top 5 in my lifetime...experience..(and I am gettin old)..The Holy Spirit came in and knocked it out of the park...the cousins, John, the brothers....friends in the audience...then Julie put the bow on the celebration with "The Sparrow" song. I was still feeling the LOVE of God long after I returned home. This was a tribute and honor to the Lord Jesus Christ whom this family serves and to the triumphant LOVE of family....friends and community...in a world which attempts to darken and put out "lights" like Colton. But his light will burn on...and on...and on...forever. He is triumphant!!!He won the race!! What a thrill he must be feeling today!!and for eternity!!Thank you again!! Luv the Rampi Family
Greg & Cherie Jaster
September 28, 2012
John, Julie, Justin & Steven
I/we can not imagine the loss of a child. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
September 28, 2012
May the peace of God and your faith in him comfort you as you remember Colton. "We are informed about those who have fallen asleep and do not grieve as those who have no hope" I Thessalonians 4:13. Brian & Lisa Brown
Pam Nelson
September 28, 2012
John,Julie & Family: My heart is broken for you all, But I know the strong christian family that you all are and know there will be brighter days for you all. I pray for strength and peace in the coming days.
Much love,
Pam Kittleson/Nelson
Monique, Kelly, Megan & Sydney Donaldson
September 28, 2012
We never met Colton but know Marissa and Justin, our neighbors. Our heart and prayers go out to your family.
Jim & Terri Swenson
September 28, 2012
Your in our prayers.
September 28, 2012
The celebration of life service has been changed to medina entertainment center at 5 pm.
Deb Drews
September 28, 2012
Dear John, Julie, and family,
No words can take away the pain that one feels when losing a loved one. Especially when it is one's child.
Prayers be with you and may God's Angels wrap their wings around you in comfort.
Wendy Oie-Newcomb
September 27, 2012
John & Julie,
I can't find the words to express my condolences to you and your family. They say time heals all but I know that Colton will never leave your hearts and mind. Sue always said he was an awesome young man. I pray that you will take comfort in knowing that Colton is cradle in the hands of our Lord and Savior.
Jone and Joe Hafermann
September 27, 2012
We send you thoughts of peace and courage.
Victoria
September 27, 2012
I do not know the family nor Colton but as one of MN, please know I am sending prayers and peace your way - many you do not know are sending love and prayers as well.
September 27, 2012
To the Gleason Family,
Godspeed. The whole community is grieving with you, prayers and thoughts as you go through this awful time.
Bill, Suzi, Jackie, Christina, Jimmy and Chase Lee
Orono, Mn
Renard Family
September 27, 2012
We are so deeply saddened for the loss of your sweet son, Colton..we are keeping the entire Gleason famaily in our thoughts and prayers.
September 27, 2012
Dear Julie and Family,
Although it has been many years that our paths have crossed, I wanted to let you know, you and your family are in my prayers. The carefree days of Yellowstone Trail were that of wonderful childhood memories. Julie, it is obvious those same memories were created for your lovely boys. A big hug to you from an old time friend. My deepest sympathy.
Fondly,
Jody (Sonderby) Spindler
David & Karen Dawes
September 26, 2012
John, Julie & Family -- our most heartfelt sympathies go out to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. David and Karen Dawes
Shelli & Geno Farone
September 26, 2012
Louie treasured Colton's friendship and the time he spent with him. We were just sick when we heard the news. We are sending love and prayers from our family to yours.
Julie Butkowski
September 26, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the Gleason family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
michelle cruzen
September 26, 2012
Sorry 2 hear about ur loss. my heart broke when i heard about what happened. The gleason family is in my prayers. god bless.
Matt and Shauna
September 26, 2012
John, Julie, and Family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
September 26, 2012
We are so sadden on hearing of the tragic loss of Colton. Yur family and friend are in our thoughts and prayers.
David, Karen, Justin and Jordan Smith
Jill Michels
September 26, 2012
Julie, John and family,
How do you write a hug? How does one express a deep ache for a friend? I only know that as insufficient words are, that God can still use them to bring comfort, that His Grace is beyond our understanding. We pray with aching hearts that you sense Jesus arms around you, comforting you, and also all the love and prayers of friends and family.
Love, Hugs, and Prayers.
Jill and Tim Michels and family
Jeff Cocke
September 26, 2012
Gleason family, I can't begin to express how sorry I am for your loss. God bless.
Maddie Wallace
September 26, 2012
Absolutely beside myself over the news of your sweet Colton. You all are in my thoughts and prayers each day. Xoxo.
September 26, 2012
Julie, Jon, Steven and Justin - my heart just breaks for your loss. I well remember Colton coming to watch big brother Justin's soccer games and his easy smile, his sweetness and his love of his big brother... I know the strong bond and love you share as a family will help get you through this incredibly difficult time...
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Renee Heggelman
September 26, 2012
Thinking of you John and Julie, Justin and Marissa, Steven and Pam. No words can express our deepest sympathy.
Colton, you are forever in our hearts.
Love, Jim, Bev, Brandt, Mollie and Jason
Ryan Scheldrup
September 26, 2012
My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. I could not even imagine the pain you guys must be going through. I hope you find comfort in the memories.
Schaun Waste
September 26, 2012
A life that touched so many will be remembered always. A big smile and full laugh...God Bless
September 26, 2012
To the Gleason Family you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are sadden by your lost. Take care of yourselves.Steve and Kathleen Berryhill.Jerry Henk-sister
Gina Gleason
September 26, 2012
John, Julie, Justin, Steven and you're entire family,
My heart aches for you...
"I pray that the strength of your faith and the love you share as a family will give you the capacity to endure through this tragedy...". Gina Gleason
September 26, 2012
Gleason Family, We are praying for you daily and asking God to comfort you and bring you peace. Lon, Chris, Josh & Zach Morey
September 26, 2012
Prayers for your family for healing and strength. You son was a gift in my Son's life. Thank you for raising a wonderful young man.
Denise Evert
September 26, 2012
Julie, John and family our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike and Brenda White
Barb Loso
September 26, 2012
My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Gleason family. I was a neighbor when John, Julie, Justin, and Steven lived in Champlin. My son Travis was friends with Justin at that time. I never met Colton but he sounds like a wonderful guy. Please know we are thinking of you at this very difficult time.
September 26, 2012
John, Julie & Family,
We are heartbroken for your loss...
The tributes to Colton are a wonderful testimony to a life well lived in kindness & happiness. Wishing you peace in the memeories of his love for you.
Sending prayers & love,
Hugs.
Greg & Mitz
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