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for Jesse Barnhill
Sponsored by his Loving Wife Mrs. Dale M. Barnhill .
Doug Gray
January 30, 2020
Even after all these years I still think quite often of you buddy hope everything is good dale
Patricia Archibald
August 5, 2009
There are no words Dale. You are so brave to carry on what you started together. You will never be alone. You only truly love once in a lifetime and you two had it. And love lasts forever.
August 3, 2009
JERRY WOMACK WASHINGTON ST.
CODOLENCES
Perry,Deb, Trey Winters
March 24, 2009
Dale, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Bruce will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with you.
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Barb & Jeff Hopper-Thurber
March 22, 2009
Feb 3
"Dale, We are so sorry...both Jeff and I send our deepest sympathy...our thoughts are with you."
Robert & Irene Garrigan and Family
March 22, 2009
Feb 3
"Dear Dale,
We are so sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. Our thoughts are with you. Bob, Irene, Seth, and Nicolas."
Melisa Brown-Gilkyson
March 22, 2009
Feb 3
"I am so sorry to hear about Bruce,my thoughts and prayers are with you.Hope to see you in March"
Heather Mowers
March 22, 2009
Feb 3
"Very kind and generous soul this man was. It was a pleasure knowing him."
TJ Healey
March 22, 2009
Feb 3
Tj says, "Dale i am so sorry to hear, janet just told me, remember we are all here to help and support you, love you and hope to see you soon again.".
Robert Smith
March 22, 2009
Feb 3
"if you need anything give me a call my deepest condolences he was a great guy i'm glad I had a chance to see him again after so long and i'll miss himm a lot
Scott Allan
March 22, 2009
Feb 3
"Hi dale, i`m sorry to hear the bad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hope to see you when you get to edm."
Susan Morgan and Family
March 22, 2009
Feb 3
"I am soo sorry too hear about bruce. i will be keeping u in our prays. love gordon sue and marion.".
Joan Petrowski
March 22, 2009
Hi Dale,
Feb 4
What bad news, I heard about it yesterday we all feel very bad. Things just won"t be same without Bruce. I have many fond memories throughout the years of Bruce and family. We shared a few laughs and a few stories in the day. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. God grant you the strength through this most difficult of times. Express my deepest sympathies to Mama Barnhill. Email me her phone # I would like to phone her. Dale if theres anything you need help with please call. Joan
Marilyn Firmston
March 22, 2009
Dearest Dale,
Feb 5
I am so sorry to hear about Bruce's passing. It came as quite a shock. Was he ill, or was it an accident? I am praying for you, my dear. When you feel up to it, please email me to let me know how you are doing, and what your plans are.
May God give you great comfort during this time of sorrow.
All my love,
Gayle Gray
March 22, 2009
oh dale im so sorry
feb 5
it sure is hard to believe im glad you are with his mom down there bev collins left me a message on my cell phone on wes morrning i was on my way to airport time off when i got to calgary to my moms deb marks had also called my mom and left a message everybody was real worried about you being down there by your self
he sure touched alot of peoples lifes , he will be missed by many
he left the way he lived his life with the horses
im so glad he spent the last few years with you. you gave each other great happyness
my heart goes out to you it is too hard to even believe call and email you soon
luv and hugs gaylee if i can do anything anything at all im here for you
Sandra Tyacke
March 22, 2009
"deepest sympathy on your loss Dale, your in our thoughts and prayers"
Perry & Debbie Winters
March 22, 2009
Hello Dale
February 9
We both were very sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. Our Thoughts were with you each day . Bruce was a hell of a man, and a famous horseman.
Please give our condoles to the family. And hope that you are doing well (as you can in this trying time).
Marg Bensmiller
March 22, 2009
Our thoughts are with you. There are no words to express the sorrow you must be feeling. We will never know until it knocks on our doorstep. Let Bruce Rest in Peace. God Bless You and care over you. And, bring you home safe and healthy and a stronger person!
Keep in touch. We are always here for you if you need a shoulder to cry on. I called Annie at work the next morning as soon as I got the word from Twylla and she nearly dropped the phone on me. What a shock it was to All of us up here!
Friend
March 22, 2009
Togetherness
Death is nothing at all-I have only stepped into the next room.
whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without effort. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was; there is absolutely unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of your mind because I am out of your sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near just around the corner. All is well. Nothing is past; nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before - only better, infinitely happier and forever - we will all be one together in CHRIST.
Donna Hache
March 22, 2009
"My thoughts and prayers are with you Dale
Yes Bruce will be missed"
Emma Blair-Hudson
March 22, 2009
February 8
i am so sorry to hear that hun,
how are you holding up? thats horrible news,
*HUGS*
Mike Kwiatkowski
March 22, 2009
February 10
hey dale
I am thinkin about you, my thoughts are with you and if you need anything
please just ask luv mike
Wendy Wood
March 22, 2009
February 10
Dear Dale,thank you for leaving Bruce's fb site open as i'm sure many people will want to add to it.Bruce has left "footprints" in many peoples lives.mine
included,and will be sadly missed.He had a wicked sense of humour and i feel honoured to have been one of his fb
friends.I know i don't know you and this may sound silly but if you ever need to chat please contact me.I do know how you are feeling as i lost my brother when he was 39 of a massive heart attack and i felt as if my world had crumbled but it does get easier with time.Just remember the good times you spent together and he will always remain close.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this sad time.Thank you so much for letting me know it must be painful for you having to contact people and i do appreciate
your kindness.xx
Michelle M Caldwell Dean
March 22, 2009
February 10
Oh Dale I am so sorry to hear that my thoughts and Prayers are with you he knew my Dad and Granfather if you need
anything I am far away just let me know So sorry
Rhonda Ennis
March 22, 2009
February 11
I had not seen Bruce in years but was recently able to catch up via Facebook contacts with mutual friends. I was shocked to hear of his passing. I knew Bruce back in the 1970's when he was galloping horses at Exhibition Park
(now Hastings). I was rubbing horses back then and he would occasionally gallop for us. I remember him as a
lovely guy, great with horses and
absolutely loved racing. The fact that he continued to do what he loved his whole life is truly enviable.
I will always think of him on the back of a horse.
You have my deepest sympathies for your profound loss.
Shelby Virginia L Olsen
March 22, 2009
February 11
i send my deepest sympathy to you and your
family. yes he will be greatly missed.
Charly
March 16, 2009
Remembering an angel who made my friend happier than I ever saw her in her life. I miss the smiles he put on her face.
Laura Hynds
March 15, 2009
I'm attending Camosun College in Victoria. Bruce spoke so fondly of you, I was glad that he'd found his heart's content. He was a good man, and it is partly because of him that I continued on to post-secondary education. Thank you again and thank you for all you have done to keep his memory alive,
you are indeed a special presence.
Amanda Gregory
March 15, 2009
February 6 at 2:53pm
I'm so sorry for your loss. Bruce was such a great person.
He would always stop to say hello to me when ever he saw me.
I'm really going to miss him.
Some other people, that dont use the internet would like to pass
their condolences on to you as well, Byron Bennett, Bill Storms,
and the Wigs.
I hope your doing okay. You know we are all here for you.
See you in Edmonton
Bud Smith
March 15, 2009
February 3 at 4:40pm
Dale give me a call as soon as you can.
my dad wanted know if we can help you in any way possible, wether it be
helping you with a service here for Bruce or if you need help with a place
to stay when you come back or anything. I am deeply saddened by your loss
and I hope you are alright.
take care dale, love the smiths
Melisa Brown-Gilkyson
March 15, 2009
February 3 at 3:36pm
I am so sorry to hear about Bruce,my thoughts and prayers are with you.Hope
to see you in March
Wolfe King
March 15, 2009
February 3 at 2:41pm
Hello Dale, I dont know if you remember me from the track, but I wanted to give you my condolances on the passing of a good friend and a good person. Bruce will be missed by all. Dr. Cundy called me and wanted me to find out when and where services are held as he thinks
HBPA should be there a long with all the horseman. If it is in the States
I think he was thinking of Puralating something over to show HBPA and
horsemans support, and if there is a service here in Alberta HBPA and
a large majority of the horseman would be personaly attending. Again, my condolances.
Diana Depp
March 15, 2009
February 10 at 4:58pm
I am so sorry to hear that!! Your family will be in my prayers!
Wendy Wood
March 15, 2009
February 10 at 4:55pm
To Bruce my facebook friend,hope there are big open fields up there where you can ride your beloved "Footprint" RIP
Bruce xx i can't imgine Facebook without U
Lael Engstrom
March 15, 2009
February 10 at 11:46am
Dale, Bruce is a fantastic man. I am so glad to have talked to him so recently. Everything I have heard of his happiness of late has been because he found you. You must be a very
magical woman. I am so sorry for your loss, and the loss we all feel as our friend as said goodbye. I will continue to pray God's blessings on you and your families
Angie Foster
March 15, 2009
I will keep you in my prayers and hope you have lots of help
through this road its good to know he went doing something he loved
with as little pain as possible
Lynn McCarthy
March 15, 2009
"So sorry to hear about Bruce my prayers are
with you x"
Meagan Courtney
March 15, 2009
"Dale, so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts
and prayers are with you. Bruce was very sweet."
Maxine Beauchamp
March 15, 2009
"To Dale I am sorry for your loss...my thoughts
and best wishes for you and your family!!!"
Annie Marshall
March 15, 2009
My dearest Dale once again I am so sorry for your loss.
Please remember that there is a room at my house for you if your coming back up here even if it is just for a visit.
Bob Byrne
March 15, 2009
Dale - I'm shocked and saddened as I read this. When?
Why? Bruce and I were college roommates. I last saw
him about 3 years ago and he never changed - funny and
sweet. I m very sorry for you. I will miss him and will
never forget him.
Take care, all my love
Regina
March 15, 2009
"dale, i'm so sorry for your loss...i've known bruce
for 27 years.... it was a terrible shock...."
Joe and Sandy Watson
March 15, 2009
In memory of Bruce Barnhill. Taken suddenly on the track at tampa bay downs.
The best jockey, exercise rider, race tracker and friend anyone could have.
The first thing I thought of when I heard the news of your untimely death
was the fairgrounds track in New orleans when you got up on stage and sang
this song (Up on Cripple Creek). May the Lord comfort your wife,
children, family and friends in this time of sorrow.
I WILL see you again my friend, until then, go rest
high on that mountain cowboy.
Danny Schell
March 15, 2009
"Rest in Peace old friend.....I will remeber our good times and our many trips to Flordia...I will miss you greatly...Have one for me!"
Susan Morgan
March 15, 2009
"rest in peace bruce. i know u and roy are togetgh. love u lots sue gordon and marion"
Kathy Mcnally
March 15, 2009
"Always a laugh i will keep those happy thoughts always prays are with you dale and the rest of the family"
Colette Bishop
March 15, 2009
"Sending you thoughts n prayers. Wow I will miss him and the great chuckles we had. I am in total shock and saddened with this news, even though I never knew him in person. God bless him and you."
Patti Henker
March 15, 2009
"Will never forget you plucking me out of the saddle rack after a horse ran over me and yelling at Joan to forget about the horse, I was underneath the whole mess. Deepest sympathies to Dale and your family. You were an amazing person..."
Amanda Gregory
March 15, 2009
"We'll miss you Bruce!!"
David Mazur
March 15, 2009
"Bruce you lived your life with a passion for everything you did. I admire that, and will miss you very much."
Laura Hynds
March 15, 2009
"I have the same fondness for Bruce...the fun, the chaos, the gentleman. But I'm never going to like oysters. See you later Bruce, cos we all will."
Jean PHayden
March 15, 2009
Darcy Hawkes just phoned to say that Bruce had a heart attack and did not survive. Dale, I am so sorry for the news. He was a prince of a man and I valued him for the many good qualities he possessed and he will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. It was always the high light of my day to open mail from Bruce. Your time together was short but to be treasured. Please convey my condolences to his family. Please keep in touch. Jean
Times like these are SO HARD and I will be thinking of you often
Marion Eady
March 15, 2009
"Hey, I am going to miss you but although I know you are going to have a great time with my dad (Roy) up in heven. Well I will miss you and love you forever. I will pray for you and everything. Ok just have fun with dad. Love you and I will really miss you(L).
Dan Larue
March 15, 2009
It is in shock that I am sending to you my condolences. A good friend. A great guy.
Debbie MacLean
March 15, 2009
"Dale this is such a sad time for you on here... he spoke very fondly of you and in the short time I knew Bruce from across the pond I picked up that he was a fun loving compassionate person... who had fantastic taste in music.. he shared with me a story about Lynard Skynard and how he became a fan...... and was saddened at the death of one of the members of the group.... who would have realised that he would be joining him very soon.... my heart is with you!... I am Truly saddened ((( hugs your way))))"
Debbie MacLean
March 15, 2009
"Dale thank you so much for letting me know that sad news. i wondered where he had got to as i was awaiting him to tell me about the Allman Bros story.... Your husband was a good man Dale..... and always had you in his mind. I left a post on his wall and am now sending you all my love and strength during this time.... take care dear.... x"
Kimberly Bourgeois
March 15, 2009
"OMG I am so sorry my dear u r in my thoughts and prays....again i am so sorry for ur loss...he was a great friend and will be missed"
Ashley Cady
March 15, 2009
"I am so thankful for the time spent with you no matter how short that time may have been. I am also thankful to you for always making me feel comfortable and welcome,and a part of the family. You are missed very much and enjoy those horse races in heaven."
Jim Zipperer
March 15, 2009
"Just heard the news.... rest in peace my friend, I'll always remember the good times"
Jeanette & Jim Haggan
March 15, 2009
Hi Dale,
Just wanted again to let you know how much we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Wishing we could be there with you. When you can, please email us and let us know how you are doing.
Take care and blessings,
Jeanette and Chaplain Jim
Frank D Griffin
March 15, 2009
"I just heard the new. Bruce was one of a kind and I was proud to say I knew him. I guess supper will have to wait a while. God Bless and Keep You.. You and the family will remain in our prayer."
Ed Williams
March 15, 2009
Dale, I am so, so sorry to hear the news about Bruce, I just heard today at lunch. Roger Moriarty and I will be there Saturday evening, Mike White is out of town on a mission trip at present time. He is suppose to get back some time Saturday night. I am trying to get the news to him. It was good to hear Bruce was doing one of the things he loved most when the Lord called him home, few are called that way. We will continue to pray for you and ask the Lord to comfort you and fill the void with His love that is left empty by Bruce's home going. But, you have not lost someone when you know where he is at, he just got there ahead of some of us. GOD's grace be upon you,
Eddie Williams, proud to be called one of Bruce's friends
Lael Engstrom
March 15, 2009
"Bruce, I just found out that my buddy from high school has gone to be with Jesus. I can't believe it. You beat me. I'll be looking for you where the horses run free, and the grass is always green. I'll miss you brother. Lael"
Andrea Barnhill
March 15, 2009
DALE:
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, I AM BRUCE'S BROTHER JAMES' EX~ WIFE ALTHOUGH WE NEVER MET I SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF. BRUCE"BUUBA" WAS A WONDERFUL MAN HE WILL BE VERY MUCH MISSED. I SENT OUT CARDS TO PA AND LAVERNE IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO FEEL FREE TO LET ME KNOW.
BLESS YOU,
ANDREA
Debbie MacLean
March 15, 2009
"I just want to say that Bruce in this thread sadly left this world and is now no longer with Us.... Kind regards to his lovely Wife who no doubt is missing him and collecting all his message threads on facebook...... Bless you Dale xxx"
Daniel Pyritz
March 15, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about Bruce. We did not keep in direct contact with other, our classmates (Roger, Mike White, Eddie Williams) kept me up to date with him. I was in Bruce’s high school class, and was in the saddle club with him. He truly was a good guy and we are privileged to have known him. Again I am so sorry for your loss.
Jo Anne Barnhill
March 15, 2009
"Hi Dale, Always remember how much he loved you and how happy you made his final years. I'm really going to miss him too. He was the love of my youth and my friend for life. I was so very glad when he met you, it was so wonderful to see how much he loved you. If the mark of a man is how many lives he touched then we all know where he fit in the grand scheme of things by the many, many people who loved him and will miss him. He was one in a million and I feel so privileged to have had him as part of my life."
Scott Teal
March 15, 2009
Continued letter from Scott Teal
— Comic books
Bruce and I loved to read and trade comic books. His favorite comic book character was J’onn J’onzz, the Martian Manhunter, while mine was Green Lantern.
— RC bottle caps
For the price of three RC bottle caps, we could get into the Bayshore Cinema or Palace Theater on Saturday mornings to see three cartoons, one short subject, and one feature film. Bruce and I would go to the 7-Eleven after school and raid the drink machine of bottle caps left by customers. We also used to scour the ditches looking for old Coke/Pepsi/RC bottles, which could be redeemed at 7-Eleven for 5-cents apiece.
— Tunneling through a mountain
In the back of their pasture, there was a small pond (I think), and a huge (at least to a kid) mountain of dirt. Bruce and I dug a tunnel from one side of the mountain to the other. The tunnel was probably three or four feet in diameter and 15 feet long. We played “war” (now politically incorrect) inside the tunnel that afternoon, pretending we were hiding from and shooting at enemy soldiers. The next day, we went back … only to see that the tunnel had caved in. I remember Bruce turning and looking at me with wide eyes, at the same time that I did the same to him. We both realized that the tunnel could have collapsed when we were inside it. If it had, we would have been trapped and suffocated. This is one of the things Bruce and I both remembered at the 1996 reunion and really laughed about.
— Sharing a girlfriend
This is another story we laughed about at the reunion. Bruce and I were such good friends that nothing could cause problems between us. In fact, we actually shared a girlfriend when we were in the 7th grade. There was no rivalry, jealousy, or anything like that. We were friends and the situation wasn’t going to come between our friendship. We would both sit with her at basketball games, one on each side, and we both held her hand(s). (How dumb was that?) After being at Southeast for only a few months, the girl and her family moved to another state. Bruce and I later found new girlfriends, but never the same one at the same time.
— Intelligence
I’ll always remember Bruce as being one of the smartest guys I knew. We got together often after school to do our homework, and he was always the best when it came to solving the difficult math problems.
Bruce and I were fast friends from the 3rd grade (at Manatee Elementary) through the 7th grade. On most weekends, either I was spending the night at his house or he was at mine.
Bruce was also at the beach with my family and me when my father drowned on May 26, 1962. His father came to our house later that day and took me home with them for the weekend, allowing my mother to make arrangements for our trip up north for the funeral. I’ll never forget Carroll and LaVerne for the kindness and love they showed me, not only then, but every time I visited their house. I remember LaVerne as being one of the sweetest and most soft-spoken moms I knew.
After the 7th grade, Bruce and I took different paths in life. My focus became music (the band) and he played football. We still spent the night at each other’s houses occasionally, but not as often as we did during those early five years.
I am so thankful that I was able to spend some time with Bruce at the reunion in 1996. I hadn’t seen or spoken to him since we graduated from high school in 1971. His passing not only makes me aware that our time on this earth is short, but that we need to make every effort to stay in touch with our friends, because we never know when we’ll have another opportunity to share memories together.
My life has been blessed for having known Bruce. I am proud to have been able to call him my friend.
Rest in peace, my brother.
Scott Teal
February 7, 2009
Scott Teal
March 15, 2009
Hi, Dale. LaVerne has a copy. Here's what I wrote in Word format in case you'd like a digital copy.
Memories of my friend, Bruce Barnhill
It’s said that we make many acquaintances in life, but only a few friends. I was fortunate to have Bruce as one of those “friends.”
I have so many good memories of Bruce. When I saw him at the Southeast High School Class of ’71 reunion in 1996, we reminisced and laughed about several events we had experienced together, all of which each of us didn’t think the other would remember. A few of those memories include:
— The spooky, old house on 15th Street in Bradenton in which he and his family lived.
At least, “spooky” is how the child in me remembers it. I also seem to remember that it was a dark, wood-frame house set back in the trees.
— Shock Theater on Channel 13
Shock Theater, which was on every Friday night at 11:30, consisted of two old-time horror movies shown back to back. They seem silly now, but Dracula and Frankenstein were pretty scary to kids in the ‘60s (especially in the “spooky” house). Bruce and I watched the show every time we spent the night together.
— My first trip to the Barnhill’s new house shortly after they moved.
We were standing in their front yard beside the wooden fence which surrounded their pasture. Bruce pointed at the thin wire that ran along the top of the fence and said something along the lines of, “Don’t touch that. It’s electric.” No sooner had he said that than Bruce’s Mom called him from inside the house. He said he’d be right back and ran inside. As soon as he was out of sight, my mind started working. “How dumb does Bruce think I am to believe that story?” So-ooooo … I did what any (dumb) 10-year-old kid would do. I reached up and grabbed the wire. Needless to say, I was “shocked” to learn that Bruce had been telling the truth. I got quite a jolt. When he came back out, I told him what I had done. He said, “You’re kidding me?” “Nope,” I said. He laughed about that for the longest time.
— His grandmother drying clothes
One morning, Bruce’s grandmother was feeding clothes through one of the old drum, or roller, dryers. For those who don’t know what a roller dryer is, it was made of two large steel cylinders that almost touch and turn toward each other. As clothes are placed into the rollers, they pull the clothes through and wring out the water. Bruce and I were standing nearby when his grandmother started to holler. While pushing a shirt through, her fingers got caught between the rollers and had pulled her arm through up to her shoulder. I don’t think she suffered any injury, but I remember it being a scary moment.
— Sulfur water
The Barnhills didn’t have city or county water at the time. I believe their water supply came from a well. Sulfur water tasted terrible and smelled like rotten eggs. I don’t remember for sure, but I probably went thirsty most of the time when I was at their house.
Scott Teal
February 7, 2009
Continued
Tanya Bull
March 15, 2009
"Hey Dale, my thoughts are with you and ur family in this really sad time. Even tho I had never met Bruce, I could tell he loved you very much. I've only met him through FB, but he was a wonderful person. xoxo"
James Ray Dailey
March 15, 2009
"it has been a sad couple days for me I just finally got to say hi to bruce who was in my family and my life over thirty years ago when we were all young,I was looking foward to meeting up with him or getting my dad,brother together with him to talk about the day and then this ..it's crazy .I know life is short and bruce's was way to short peace to you friend and goodby
JR"
Donna-Marie Green
March 15, 2009
"im so sorry for your loss"
Judy Anderson
March 15, 2009
Judy wrote on your Wall:
"I am so sorry Dale. Bruce did touch all our lives and will live on forever because of that . I hope he is racing horses and winning up in heaven."
Lorna Sammartino-Kluin
March 15, 2009
Hi Dale,
I never had the pleasure of meeting you. I knew Bruce back in the day at Ex-Park. He was always a good guy, with a good heart and I'm so very sorry for your loss.
My hubby, who also knew Bruce & I live in Edmonton & I was speaking to Bruce about possibly comming for a visit when he returned here.
I am very sorry that we wont be able to do that now, Bruce & I had just gotten back in touch here on Facebook after not seeing each other for years.
We left BC in 86 & have just recently been incontact with old friends from Van.
I was never part of the "popular" crowd there, but I had good friends and I always considered Bruce one of them.
I'm happy that you are keeping his Facebook page going and I hope that you feel all the Love & friendship that enveloped him wherever he went.
Many (((hugs))) and thoughts to you ...
Simone Issa
March 15, 2009
Dale,
I am very sorry to hear this. My deepest sympathy.
I know how it feels to loose a beloved one. .
Keep the faith and the beautiful memories of him will give you the strength to go on
Simone
Melony Stieben
March 15, 2009
"I'm sorry of the loss you have had Dale. It comes as a great sadness to know I wont be able to hear his laugh at the track anymore when I return to edmonton. My heart is with you and his family"
Ashley Lawrence
March 15, 2009
"I believe you are watching out for those who love you..god bless Bruce!"
Vicki Oldham
March 15, 2009
"I am so sorry for your loss-God bless you and your family"
Nancy Cornell
March 15, 2009
"My condolences for your loss Dale. He will definitely be missed."
Kristin Elaine Troxell
March 15, 2009
"i'm sorry i just read what happened... i used to work with him at the fairgrounds and delaware... i can't believe it... i'm sorry for your loss..."
Dawn Dixion
March 15, 2009
"I am sooo very sorry to hear your sad news, my thoughts are with you now"
Jazz Richards
March 15, 2009
"My thoughts are with you Dale xxxxx"
Sami Rowley
March 15, 2009
Dear Dale,
I have only just seen what has happened to your husband and my friend Bruce.
We didn't know each other well, but we played some games together and had the odd status convo and he was always such a lovely person to everyone.
I am so very sorry, I cannot imagine how it feels for you and although I know that it doesn't help much with your grief, please know that my love and my compassion are with you.
Bless you Dale and bless our Bruce xxx
Sean Hatton
February 27, 2009
Rest in peace Bruce the horses will miss you as will all of us horse people
February 25, 2009
We last saw Bruce at our little ranch when we hosted SEHS 50th birthday bash and Bruce showed up all smiles. We all had such a great time together and I know that's how he would want everyone to remember him. I've known him since Manatee Elementary as many of you out there also have and we all know he followed his heart. Bonnie our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family during this difficult times and we'll always remember Bruce having a good time with all his "old" classmates.
Joyce (Parks) & Miles Toler, Myakka City, Fl
brenda tardiff
February 13, 2009
Bruce was a very,very good friend/gallop boy to me.I'll miss hearing him calling me "tall slender one"Our race track community has lost a great person.Our sympathies to Dale and all of Bruces family
Gary Caple
February 13, 2009
Remembering Bruce to me he mentioned that he was a True Southern Gentlemen; always had a smile on his face, never looking for a fight even in his drinking years; never had an unkind word for anyone, always had a kind word for everyone he met, wicked sense of humor. He was always sympathetic to sad or tough times of anyone he knew.
His fondest memory was during breaks at the track he always did crossword puzzles, word puzzles, sudko etc with a pen. Gary said to him "Bruce, wouldn't you rather use a pencil in case you make a mistake or somethin?"
Bruce woud smile and say "Oh, I won't make a mistake!"
Maury Kolchakian
February 10, 2009
Bruce was a special person and an integral part of the Southeast High School Class of 1971. I really enjoyed visiting Bruce in New Orleans in recent years and catching up on old times and family history. Our sympathy to Bruce's family in the loss of such a rare person.
yves turcotte
February 10, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathy Yves, Rudy Turcotte
Stuart and Valerie Simon
February 9, 2009
We are so very sorry Dale to hear about Bruce's passing. How very sad that he should be taken from you now. You both were so happy together and were living such a fun life doing what you love. Take care, our deepest sympathies, and we'll be talking to you sometime in the near future.
Kathy Berg
February 8, 2009
Dale and all of Bruce's family our prayers are with you. We were privileged to know Bruce and to know both of you as a couple. I have joyous pictures of your wedding that I will treasure. I hope to see you in the spring Dale. You are truly a gift that Bruce brought to our backstretch community.
Kathy Baker
February 8, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to the Barnhill family and friends.
Kathy Baker
Sharon Clayton
Brenda Tardiff
February 8, 2009
angels come and angels go,thank god you i got to know.you made your footprints in the sand,in my heart you made a stand.i will remember your smile everyday,your laugh in every way.i'm going to miss you Bruce
Brenda Tardiff
February 8, 2009
February 5 at 7:35pm
that so nice of you doug,he was like my brother.were is the pic ?would love a copy of it ,yes i i can we'll imagin,as much as i loved that guy,so did
Doug Ladouceur
February 8, 2009
February 5 at 11:47am
saved a picture of bruce, dale,,,,it is with you; you are two beautiful people and anyone can see the happiness . i wanna remember him with you cause i seen the complete happiness you two brought to each other. i've known bruce a long time. he galloped for my dad as well in vancouver years back. i will surely miss him ;and ,i wish you the best in such a hard time. do take care
Jessica Ducharme
February 8, 2009
February 7 at 12:11am
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart and thoughts go out to you and family. Take care and be strong.
Bobby & Dee King
February 8, 2009
John, We're so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers
Shirley Dietz
February 7, 2009
What a loss of a gentle, good man - who had overcome some big obstacles, made himself some promises and kept them, worked steadily and enjoyed what he did, who wasn't afraid to make a commitment to a woman he loved, who looked for ways to be kind and helpful to his parents, who loved broccoli (!), who actually read books and thought about them. I will miss you. My prayers are with you Dale and all of you Barnhills that you will be able to feel God's realness and his comfort while you are suffering this loss. Much love, Shirley and the Dietz family.
Wade Crosby
February 7, 2009
Laverne,
I just heard of Brude's passing this morning. I remember him as such a neat kid, full of life and full of love. Lean upon the Lord because He has promised not to leave us comfortless but would send the Com forter to us. Love you and think of you often.
Our Prayers are with you and all the family.
Love
(Rev.) Wade and Debbie Crosby
Hamilton, OH
Cheryl peake
February 7, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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