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for Gavin Powell
November 5, 2020
I’m so sorry your families had to go through such a tragic loss. May God bless and comfort you.
February 25, 2011
R.I.P.
Katherine Scott
February 25, 2011
Our prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May Gavin rest in peace. God bless.
February 24, 2011
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved son Gavin. I did not know Gavin but from reading all of the entries he was truly special and much loved by all who knew him. May you be comforted my your memories of Gavin and in knowing that he was admired and loved by his many friends and classmates. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of grief.
February 24, 2011
We are very sorry about the loss of Gavin. You are in our prayers.
Lisa Crays
February 24, 2011
Jimbo, I don't know what to say, but I am so immensely sorry for your loss. I have appreciated the times we have shared toiling over the teenage times of our children and I am at a loss for words to tell you how sad I am that this has happened to Gavin! Please know that you can always count on me to be there for you. I am only a phone call away! All my thoughts and prayers are with you and and your family :(
February 23, 2011
Thinking of you at the sad time.
lisa orinda ca
Keith, Teresa, and Katie Williams
February 23, 2011
Dear Powell Family,
Gavin was in second period with our daughter Katie. She loved him, he was funny, and really talented. She told us that everyone in class was crying yesterday, including the teacher. They put flowers on his chair to honor him. Our hearts are breaking for you, we send our love and prayers. We hope that memories and stories will bring you all a little bit of comfort during this time of incomprehensible loss. We will light a candle for him tonight.
With love and prayers,
Jackie Tallerico
February 23, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear about Gavin. I practiced Escrima with him at Bay Mountain Martial Arts and he was fun to work with. He had a great disposition and picked things up quickly. I was sorry to see him leave and even more sorry that that was the last time I got to train with him. He won't be forgotten at Bay Mountain.
Helen Smathers
February 23, 2011
Dear Jim, Julie, Rose, and family, our hearts are breaking for you all at this very sad, tragic time in your lives. There truely are no words to express how we feel. Our prayer for you is that time will help heal your broken hearts. You will feel Gavin around you in all that you do. Love never dies. Our love to you all, Ron, Helen,Travis and David Smathers
Octavio Solis
February 22, 2011
My condolences to the Powell family for the loss of their son Gavin. I knew him as a quiet unassuming boy who wanted nothing more of life than the chance to sail down the snowy slopes again and again. The breathless look on his face was heaven.
Gavin Powell, My Best Friend, I Will Always Love You. Rest In Peace.
Alisa Frisby
February 22, 2011
February 22, 2011
Your Family is in our prayers.
Molly, Orinda ca
February 22, 2011
So very sorry for your loss. May God keep you and carry you all through this tragedy. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shari Santos
February 22, 2011
Dear Powell Family:
Gavin was in first period Japanese with my son Stephen. We heard about the tragedy on Sunday, and we are grieving for both Gavin and your family. Gavin will remain in the hearts of everyone at Las Lomas, and I cannot express enough our sympathy for what you are going through.
Shari Santos and Stephen Terry
February 22, 2011
I am so sorry for this terrible loss to your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Amy Halliday
February 22, 2011
Dear Powell Family,
I heard of your loss, I extend my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time, may God bless you and your family.
February 22, 2011
Your family is in our prayer and hearts.
Gavin and Matthew are angels now looking over you.
The Forbes Family LLHS
February 22, 2011
Dear Powell Family,
We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of your beloved son, Gavin. There are no words that might bring you comfort at this time, but our heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family. Gavin will be missed by all.
Jana Rollo-Fennick
February 21, 2011
Dear Jim and Julie, I just heard this evening about the tragic loss of your beloved son Gavin. My heart broke for you, and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you with peace and comfort through this very difficult time.
Cindy Gillmore
February 21, 2011
As a mother, my heart goes out to your family right now. Surround yourself with the good memeories of your son for that is what will light your heart. Lots of prayers and comforting thoughts from me to you...I didn't know either of the boys but can see from all the entries on here that they were well loved by all. Again, my heart aches for you during this hard time.
Fellow LL Alumni.
ER Registration
February 21, 2011
We work with Gavin's cousin Chris at Tahoe Forest Hospital and want the family to know they are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rest in peace
February 21, 2011
Joan Stone
February 21, 2011
Jim and family,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your son Gavin and his friend, Matt.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
May they both rest in peace.
Jennifer Nielsen
February 21, 2011
Dear Powell Family,
I can not imagine the loss you are feeling.I know you are well aware you raised an amazing boy. He touched the life and heart of my daughter Connie, she often spoke of how he made her laugh or the kind things he would do when she was sick. Please accept my condolences and I will keep your family in my prayers. Gavins spirt will live on in all of the lives the lives he touched.
Michehe Engel
February 21, 2011
I am so sad to hear this news of Gavin Powell and wish to send my deepest heartfelt condlences to his family. May Gavin's spirit live on and keep his family stong.
John Hogan
February 21, 2011
Dear Powell Family,
I am very saddened to hear this happened. My brother Tim, an LL alumni like me, also drowned in the Creek not even a year ago. My and my family's thoughts are with you. Please know that things do get better with time, but surround yourself with friends and family at every opportunity. So sorry to hear of this loss.
February 21, 2011
I am so very sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your son, Gavin, through our church Prayer Chain (Crossroads Covenant Church, Concord). I have been praying for your family since yesterday afternoon and will continue keeping you in my prayers. Sue Fullmore, Concord
Ramiro Guzman
February 21, 2011
Dear Powell family,
we have lit a candle in our home for Gavin and Matthew. We hope the creator gives you strength to carry on.
The Rammells
February 21, 2011
Dear Powell Family, It is a great loss to lose someone from part of the Las Lomas Community. We are thinking of you and your family and wish you peace. May the spirit of Gavin live on in your hearts.
A classmate
February 21, 2011
Gavin was a beautiful person, inside and out. And smart beyond belief. I treasure the time I spent with him, and wish for more. I don't pray, but I do hope. So although this horrible loss is unfair, I hope we all remember Matt and Gavin as full of life, and love.
Rafael
February 21, 2011
RIP Gavin . My prayers and condolence to the family and friends.
Mary and Steve Duch
February 21, 2011
We are thinking of you and praying. We don't know what to say. We know how special Gavin was in your lives and what a great kid he was. Please let us know what we can do.
Gavin Powell
February 21, 2011
Tina Thompson
February 21, 2011
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
February 21, 2011
I am so so sorry for your loss. My family will say a prayer for yours.
Kim & Bill Gilmore
Michele Tony Matthew & stephen Wolfarth gouyer
February 21, 2011
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult . As parent of 2 boys I can't imagine what you are going threw. Please let us know if you need anything day or night. You and your family have a special place
February 21, 2011
My heart aches with your own at this tragic loss. I send you love and support
Barbara
sheryl sherrod
February 21, 2011
Dear Powell Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Even though I did not know your Gavin, as a mom of two adventurous sons, my heart is aching along side yours.Know that many, many people care and will be holdoing you up in prayers. In sympathy,
Drew Wright
February 21, 2011
Dear Powell Family,
I will pray that you receive some sense of comfort during this time of extreme heartache over the loss of your precious one.
February 21, 2011
Words are not enough, prayers to you and your family.
February 21, 2011
We are so sorry for the loss of your son.
LL parents Rich Hein and Lori Hack
a fellow classmate
February 21, 2011
gavin was such a special person. i cant say i knew him well but he was definatly the kind of kid that strived to brighten up someones day. he was always so happy and kind to everyone. i told him once that how halarious he was when he wore a bike suit to school one day and was running everywhere he went(as always), and that i couldnt wait to see what hed end up like. if his parents are reading this you should know that you both have raised an amazing boy, so talanted and considerate, one of a kind to say the least. we had english together this year and our interactions were limited but he had that twinkle in his eye that makes you think twice about the kind of person he is. he was special, really really special, and my heart is broken knowing that a boy with so much more potential than the adverage man, has had his life taken from him. but he had so much heart that i hope it will continue to live within all of us, most of all his parents.
gavin made me want to become a better person, and now more than ever i look up to him as the talanted cheery pick me up kind of person that we should all admire.
Peter and Joanne Wolfarth
February 21, 2011
Words cannot express our heartfelt sympathy for the tragic loss of your beautiful son Gavin. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. If there is anything we can help you with, please do not hesitate to call us.
February 21, 2011
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Debra Lashmet-Kuhn
LUZ MARTINEZ
February 21, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Tony
February 21, 2011
Gavin will be missed, he was a blessing on this earth. Walk by faith, this is not the end. Gavin is with another angel. My prayer's go out to you and your family and I wish you comfort during time of loss.
Sara Brown
February 20, 2011
I am so very sorry for your tragic loss. I met Gavin several times and he was a bright, charming boy. He will be much missed by the world. Holding your family in our thoughts, Sara, Joel, Kai Brown
Kathryn Reed
February 20, 2011
Gavin was a good friend of mine, of whom which I met in Biology. We had a lot of fun times talking while we should be studying. He brightened up my day when ever I saw him. He was a fun loving soul and will be missed by all. :) I'm so sorry that this has happened...it was so sudden and unexpected.
deb wainscott
February 20, 2011
My heart & thoughts are with the Powell family & friends.
deb wainscott
JOnathan Hawthorne
February 20, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Daniel Rubens
February 20, 2011
I didn't know you very well, but I remember always seeing your smiling face in the halls. You will be missed. Rest in peace.
February 20, 2011
Jim, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know that Gavin was very special to you. -Art Lusignan
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