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for Neal Heeren
Cari Schleyer
August 7, 2011
Dear Kirsten & Jack,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts are with you and your family.
August 3, 2011
Sam and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Neal was a wonderful man that shone in all he did. We did not know him that well but each time we met it felt like no time had gone by.
May the Lord give you comfort in this sad time. Call us anytime for any need.
The Goldthorpe Family.
Anne DiSciullo-Jarvis
July 26, 2011
Dear Sam and family, I am shocked and saddened to hear this tragic news. You have done so much for those in need. You opened your heart and your home to help children in need, whereas most of us would simply keep them in our prayers. I hope and pray that time will bring a cherished memory in place of present sorrow.
Karen Kenna
July 24, 2011
Dear Sam, Rob and I have been thinking of you and praying for you during this most difficult week of your life. Please know how very sad we are along with you for this terrible loss. Thanks be to God that Neil has joined my sister and all the saints that were taken from us. My sister was 44 too when she died. I still miss her but am so glad to have the hope of seeing her again. Because of all Christ did for us, you will see Neil again too. Meanwhile it is so hard. We will continue to uphold you before the Lord so he will give you strength to carry on . We are weeping with you. In His love, Karen and Rob Kenna
Cheryl S-H
July 23, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Laura Ricci
July 22, 2011
Sam, and family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. You're a strong, Godly, beautiful family and know you are relying on God to get you through this. We are here for you. Neal was a wonderful man and your love for each other shined through your family. God bless you all. Stay strong. Remember Psalm 23, The Ricci's
July 22, 2011
Dear Suzanne and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn Schmidt-Sawyer School
Eileen Fahey
July 22, 2011
Sam, I'm so shocked and saddened to hear this terrible news. Please know that I am praying for you and your children. God bless.
FAITH LAGOS
July 21, 2011
We are so very, very sorry for your loss. Neal was such a sweet spirited man, he beamed the light of Christ wherever and whomever he was with. We pray for Gods mercy and peace to pour over your entire family. We love and adore you all and want you to know that not a second goes by that we aren't praying for you. We are here for you always. God bless all of you~ Lagos family
Thea Stewart
July 21, 2011
I had the pleasure of working with Neal at the Worcester Juvenile Court for many years. He was always kind and polite and a joy to work with. I am honored to have had the time to work with him and have been blessed to know him. He will be sorely missed by all. My prayers are with your entire family.
July 21, 2011
Sam, we are so saddened to learn you and your children have lost a loving husband, father and a servant of the Lord. We pray for you all.
Jean and Frank Towle, Belmont, NH
Kathleen Byrne
July 21, 2011
I had the pleasure of working with Neal and found him to be a very kind and passionate about his work, he will be missed. Your family will be in our prayers.
Tom & Robin Langberg
July 21, 2011
Are prayers are with you Sam.
Ruby D Senkowski
July 21, 2011
It was obvious when working with Neal that he cared; it wasn't just a job, but a calling. He will be missed. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Sandy Woo
July 21, 2011
Dear Sam,
My deepest sypathies to you and your family. When we lose someone close to us they still live through us and give us strength. The time we have spent with those we've lost makes them part of us. My love and prayers are with you all.
Debbie Rich
July 21, 2011
Sam,
My prayers are with you and the family. The glory of God will continue to shine from the memory of Neal, an obedient and faithful follower of Jesus Christ.
Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Lisa (Barrett)Gaulin
July 21, 2011
Dear Sam and Family,
My heart broke when I heard this news. We had just been able to reconnect after all these years and I enjoyed hearing about all of your children and what a happy family you are. This is just not fair and you have support from many of your friend at M.A. Love & Support- Lisa
Kate Pappano
July 21, 2011
Sam I am absolutely heartbroken for you and your children. I did not have the privilege of meeting Neal, and wish I had the opportunity to meet such a wonderful man, husband and father. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
The Naroian Family
July 21, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Heeren Family. With deepest sympathy,
The Naroian Family
July 21, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Heeren Family.
With deepest sympathy,
July 20, 2011
My sincere condolences. Neal will surely be missed.
Dona Vaccaro
Darlene Perkins
July 20, 2011
Words seem so inadequate at a time like this, but my thoughts and prayers are with you and the children, Suzanne.
July 20, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Heeren family during this difficult time. I was fortunate enough to work with Neal through the court system. He was truly a wonderful man who really cared about all people. He will be deeply missed. Debbie Chapman
kirsten nagiba
July 20, 2011
My dear Sam- I am heartbroken for your loss. You both are shining examples of what it means to be great human beings and this is an unfair blow. I will be thinking of you my friend and sending you love
Maria Evangelista
July 20, 2011
I was so sad to hear the news about Neal. It was always a pleasure to work on a case with him....I can't even begin to find the words to express my sympathy to your family. I hope there is some comfort in knowing that all of us who knew him professionally thought very highly of him. My deepest sympathies and many prayers.
July 20, 2011
Dear Sam,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time....Judy Lipka
Patricia Nicols
July 20, 2011
We knew Neal primarily through Emi, and if she is any indication, she shows what a wonderful father he was. Our hearts broke when we heard this news, but we took comfort in the certainty of his certain faith in Jesus Christ. We hope you feel the strength of the many prayers being offered for you.
Kathy Mills
July 20, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with Neal and his family at this difficult time. His passing is a true loss to all who knew him.
My nieces were adopted and Neal was the attorney who assisted in bringing these two beautiful little girls into a loving home. I found out from Neal that he was my niece’s attorney during his campaign. He told me he often thought about them and wondered how they were doing because he did not often see the children after the adoption process. Later at a campaign event Neil was attending, we brought the girls to the event to see him. He was so happy to see them and happy to know how well they were doing. You just knew he was passionate about the work he did and the night he saw my nieces for the first time in several years he feel good knowing that he was able to help these children secure a bright future.
Neal is held in high regard. He was a good man with integrity and strong family values.
Neal touched so many lives in a positive way. His legacy is far reaching and life lasting and will live through the children and families he has helped.
Kurt Hayes
July 20, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with Neal's wife and children.
As a fellow candidate for the state legislature in 2010, I attended several events and voter forums with Neal and had the pleasure of campaigning with him.
It was clear to all who met him that Neal was a Godly man of integrity, common sense and compassion who was running for the right reasons. Neal wanted only to serve others in the legislature, just as he did in his personal and professional life.
I was glad to stand next to Neal as a candidate and honored to call him a friend. We will miss you, Neal.
John Newsome
July 20, 2011
I am deeply saddened by the loss of this faithful soldier of the Kingdom. I had the joy and privilege to participate with Neal in a trip to Rwanda in February 2010. His love for Christ, the least and the lost, and for his family spoke so loudly and profoundly. I know he has been received into the loving arms of his savior, but I also know your hearts are hurting. My prayers and the prayers of Bay Harbour Church are with and for you all.
Madison, Kelsey, Gail Hawkins
July 20, 2011
Our prayerful thoughts are with you and your family, Sam.
David Bradlee
July 20, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Heeren Family during this difficult time.
The Bradlees - David, Carol, Noah, Olivia, and Theresa
JILL SENTER
July 20, 2011
Dear Sam and family - - please know that my love and prayers go out to all of you at this extremely sad and difficult time. Neal was a wonderful man of God and will be truely missed by everyone who knew him.
Mary Ann Roy
July 20, 2011
My sincere condolences to the Heeren family--may you be strengthened in God's perfect strength and love.
Judy Tetu
July 20, 2011
I enjoyed being a part of Neal's compaign run. I had a coffee for him at my house and neighbors said they appreciated how approachable he was. He was quiet in his approach to issues yet focused -- a man of character. I also appreciated distributing flyers with him in Gardner. I watched him almost run house to house even though he was not feeling well at all. He dismissed my sympathy and kept going. A man who saw goals and pursued them. I will miss our after-church talks about the condition of our country and the need for godly leaders.
The Agurkis Family
July 20, 2011
Neal's warm smile always brightened our day at Hope. Such a kind, gentle, unassuming, and loving, husband, father, and friend will be missed by anyone who ever had the pleasure of making his acquaintance. We are glad to have known him, and thank God for the blessing of his time here on earth.
Michael Durbrow
July 19, 2011
I asked my 14 year old daughter what she liked about Neal. She said " he makes me laugh and he listens to my problems". What she really was saying was Neal enjoyed everyone's company and cared for each person he met. Something for me to remember about him to carry forward more in my life.
Neal, I am going to miss you church brother. I wish I had a chane to know you better
Wally Bachmann
July 19, 2011
A friend and colleague who will be greatly missed.
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