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Bob and Linda
June 8, 2024
Whether it´s 12 years or 32 years, what happened to our families will never be forgotten and is not fair Hang onto the memories and know that both our sons were loved and will be remembered everyday until we meet with them again.
We have been thinking about the Ortyls with a heavy heart but with comfort knowing Oakes spirit and love in all of you made 6/6/24 a little easier. As time goes on the pain subsided but the memories and love will bring a smile to your face between the tears.
Love,
The Buechels
Bob Buechel
June 6, 2021
My heart cries today as it has for the last 29 years for our son Chris and it especially hurts because you and your family have had the loss of your son 9 years ago. No one knows our sorrow, but they also do not know our strength from our sons to honor their memory with love !!!
You all are in my thoughts today
Bob Buechel
Robert Buechel
June 8, 2020
Greg,
Another year passes and the pain is still there for both of us I am sure.
Remember that the love and memories eventually outweigh the sorry and grief.
The years pass, yet the memories stay strong for the love we have for our children no longer with us.
I am sorry you are in this group ! You and your family nor Oakes deserved not being together.
But understand that your love will never leave his memory and the smiles will continue when his name is spoken and his picture is shared.
Thought about you and your family on Saturday with hugs !
Bob and Linda Buechel
Bob Buechel
June 10, 2019
Greg,
It is hard to believe your precious baby has been gone 7 years. I think of your family every year on this date, since Oakes passed on our Chris's 20th year he had been gone. I know it is hard every year, but what your family is doing in honoring Oakes is incredible. Keep up the great work and know that we are hear for you if you ever need us. Hope to see you soon at the restaurant to honor both of our children that left this world too soon.
Bob and Linda Buechel
amy patrick
June 21, 2012
Peace and strength to you.
Amy Patrick
Mom to Angel Ryan
Crystal Sherrill
June 19, 2012
Praying for you !! Love Shawn and crystal sherrill
June 18, 2012
Greg, Rebecca and Isla,
Words cannot express the sorrow Linda, Tony and I felt when we read about Mighty Oakes. Life throws some pretty awful curves at you and the loss of your son is the worst. You have been in our thoughts and prayers since we read about Mighty Oakes and today especially. Greg - Hug your wife and daughter and stay strong as we know you will. His memory will live with you every day for the rest of your lives and as time passes you will adjust to a new norm but you will never forget. His name will live on forever and always. We will remember him every year as we have remembered Chris for twenty years on June 6th.
If you ever need to reach out, do not hesitate to call us.
Bob and Linda Buechel
Gina M
June 16, 2012
Deepest condolences to your wonderful family. Oakes was most certainly a huge inspiration in his short life, and have touched many.
Nicholas (Chip) Vitale
June 15, 2012
GJ, Becky & Isla, I remember what I felt when Danielle was taken from me at 11 months old. Janie and our family provided me with the strength and means to get her back, however, I can't imagine the magnitude of emotion in Oake's passing. I'm amazed at the strength that you all had during the last 15 months. So much so that I'm envious of you strength, hope & faith. You've done an imazing thing with the Foundation. This will keep Oakes in our thoughts & hearts the rest of our lives while graciously helping others in their time of need. I am honored to be able to participate in Saturday's Celebration and look forward to seeing everyone. You certainly will continue to be blessed for what you have done and, I suspect, will continue to accomplish. Much Love, Uncle Chip
Alana Vitale
June 15, 2012
Dear God,
Please give all of Oakes family, friends, everyone who loved him from afar, strength and courage. Please help Oakes memory to live forever within our hearts and may the Mighty Oakes Foundation bring help to many families in need and continued medical research. Thank you for blessing so many with the bright courageous light of Mighty Oakes precious soul. You gave him the best parents in the world. Through you, Mighty Oakes, his Mama Becky, his Papa Greg and big loving sister Isla, have touched thousands of hearts throughout your world. Thank you dear God.
Amen.
Nicholas Vitale
June 15, 2012
GJ,Becky & Isla, I know what I felt when Danielle was taken from me at 11 months old. Jane and the rest of our family helped me get her back, however, I can't imagine the emotions of your loss and I'm deeply sorry. The Foundation will allow Oakes to remain in our minds & hearts forever. It's an amazing thing you guys have managed to accomplish. So much so that your strength makes me green with envy. You did a wonderful thing and I know that you'll continued to be blessed in many ways. I am honored to be able to attend the Celebration. Much Love, Uncle Chip
June 15, 2012
We have followed Mighty Oakes story through the website and through our friends Sandy and Steve. Oakes has spread his branches far and wide, and it is amazing the souls he has touched in such a short time. Our prayers go out to your family.
Shani
June 14, 2012
Love and hugs to all of you during this time. All of you are an inspiration. We will miss little Oakesie, but are certain he is still here with us and will continue to make mighty things happen.
Diana Hetzler
June 14, 2012
My prayers and love to Oakes wonderful parents and family. May you all be blessed with heartfelt memories of this mighty child! Love to all, Diana
June 14, 2012
Oakes gave us strength and love. We will always be connnected with him in the communion of saints in heaven. Such a powerful little angel! Much Love, Missy Fox Trumbore (Versailles, KY)
Kitty Broermann
June 14, 2012
May live surround this beautiful family and heartstrings to heaven for sweet Mighty Oakes!! We will send balloons to him on Saturday!! Xo Greg an Kitty
Lena
June 14, 2012
May God continue to comfort you all and give you strength! I'm inspired by your grace and courage! I will do whatever I can to help in keeping your vision and Oakes' memory alive!
Molly Benoist
June 14, 2012
Oakes will forever be your guardian angel.I'm sure he is having a ball up in heaven with all of his little friends looking down on his loving family and friends. Sending prayers to the Ortyl family and the SLCH family.
kathy bosin
June 14, 2012
I can't imagine a child experiencing as much love as Oakes did. Sending love to all of you.
Suzanne Till
June 14, 2012
Your family has taught us all how to have grace during the most stressful times. Thank you for all of your gifts you have shared with all of us.
Kristy Ellzey(Bowden)
June 14, 2012
He is such an inspiration to all for his strength and determination
Katie
June 14, 2012
Oakes inspired so many people and through the foundation so many people will feel his "mightiness". Lots of prayers from the Smith family
Christina Fox
June 14, 2012
I will forever send "heartstrings" and love to the little man who brought us so much. With love and respect, T.
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