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Julia Walker
August 8, 2009
I am so sorry for you lost. A precious little angel. God has him now, he has his precious angel. Computer was down for awhie, so just reading about little Lamar, may God be with you and your family always. Please forgive me if this causes any sad memories, since its so late.
Wendy West
July 18, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Charles West Jr.
July 18, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Gloria Lawrence
July 17, 2009
Lamar was a special boy. He showed us how to love and to be love. We will miss him at Gateway. I was so looking forward to having him in my class this coming school year. He will still be there with us in Spirit and perhaps guide us to help the other children.
My deepest condolences.
Sincerely,
Gloria Lawrence, Gateway Education Center - Red 8.
Janina Boyce
July 16, 2009
Dear Kamille,
My heart is heavy and my deepest prayers go out to you and your family. Lamar was sunshine. His smile and enthusiasm for all things was a reminder for how each of us should step into everyday of our own lives. I will miss him endlessly.
Sarah & Ashley
July 16, 2009
Eric,
Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. EJ touched us in a special way and made such a difference in our lives.
Deane Van der Sommen
July 15, 2009
I am so sad to hear about Lamar's passing. He was a very sweet little boy and we will miss him at Gateway. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
July 15, 2009
Kamille,
I really enjoyed working with Lamar at Gateway a year ago. He was a precious little boy, with such a beautiful smile. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
~Lindsey Von Fange
Physical Therapist
Gateway Education Center 2006-2008
July 15, 2009
Dear Kamille,
I am so very sorry that Lamar has passed away so unexpectedly. I'm sure that this is a very hard time for you. He will be greatly missed at Gateway. He was such a dear child and I always looked forward to our time together. I will always remember his enthusiasm for whatever we were doing. He had such a beautiful smile. And I know that he is smiling constantly now that he is in heaven. I believe that he has a new body of some form and is no longer limited in his mobility. Thank you so much for sharing him with us at Gateway. Please come back to see us often.
Love,
Lynn Hale, physical therapist
Stephanie Mitchell
July 15, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Dawn Carey
July 15, 2009
Kamille,
Please know I'm thinking of you and the entire family. I'm sorry I can't be with you today. Can't even imagine what you must be feeling. . . I love you. Dawn
Michelle Macadlo
July 15, 2009
Eric, I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers are with you during this time. Please know that we are here for you if you need anything!!
July 15, 2009
Kamille,
I just read my email and I wanted to say how sorry I was to hear about your precious baby boy Lamar. I will be praying that the Lord surround you with his angels and gives you strength. I am blessed to have gotten to meet you and your precious Lamar. May God shower his blessings on you in a mighty way. If you feel like calling me, please feel free to do so. Love, Cindy Dudley
July 14, 2009
Kamille,
I am still in shock about Lamar. He was such a wonderful boy. It was a joy to work with him each day over the last year and a half. I am so glad he came to Gateway. His smiles and laughter always lit up our classroom and made us all smile. It was so much fun to watch him play with his favorite penguin toy. We will miss him terribly. Kamille, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
~Taya Radabaugh, PreK EC Teacher
Gateway Education Center
July 14, 2009
Eric my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this time. His body is gone but your memories of him are forever.
B. Williams. GCDSS- HP
July 14, 2009
Eric, I love you as a brother and is there anything I can do just let me know.
I will be praying for you.
Al Frye
July 14, 2009
I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
DD Coordinator - The Guilford Center
July 14, 2009
Kamille, I am so sorry to hear about Lamar. He was a wonderful little boy and I enjoyed seeing him smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Christi Smith (B5)
Betty Tarantelli
July 14, 2009
May the Lord be your Comfort and your Strength at this most difficult time! My prayers are with ALL of you!
Betty Tarantelli - Classroom Red 7 - Gateway Education Center Greensboro,NC
Wendy Perez
July 14, 2009
Kamille,
I am totally in shock and I wish I could be there with you and your family. After, hearing about this on Saturday, I suddenly realize how precious life is and to seize every moment. My prayers go out to you and your family.
I love You,
Wendy Berger Perez
Sheila Daily, HI Teacher
July 14, 2009
I worked with Lamar this past Spring at Gateway. He was a great pleasure and joy. I will miss seeing him this fall. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Audrey Wright
July 14, 2009
Hello Kamille, I am so sorry to about little Lamar. I'm sorry I haven't kept in touch, but Teresa has always made sure to keep me updated on how you are doing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Lynn Wyeth
July 14, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jeanne Phillips
July 14, 2009
Hello Eric. (Kamille) I wish I had words to say to you that would comfort you, but I've learned that in times like these less is more. Know that I am praying that God wraps his loving comforting arms around you and give you the peace that EJ now has. I love you Eric. JP
Nedra Turner
July 14, 2009
Eric,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Nedra
Karen Bobalik
July 14, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen ( PT @ Gateway Education Center)
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