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Austin Cloyd Obituary
Please sign the Guest Book for this victim of the shootings on Monday, April 16, 2007, at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Copyright © 2007 The Associated Press
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carlos
May 31, 2021
tu te quiero mas que nada
carlos rojas
May 8, 2021
my first and last lady
4 ever and ever....
carlos rojas
May 6, 2021
babe i cant wait
but wil be together okay okay
now
CARLOS ROJAS
May 5, 2021
YO TE QUIERO
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CARLOS ROJAS
May 5, 2021
I LOVE YOU
Derek
April 24, 2020
Happy Birthday Austin, you will always be my first love, you are always going to be the first girl I had deep feelings for, I love you so very much and I hope you know what you did for me, I loved spending time with you, I love you so very much
Derek
April 24, 2019
Happy birthday
Derek
April 24, 2017
Happy Birthday to my first love
Derek
April 15, 2016
Austin, I think of you all the time and even though we never met, I still love you, I can always count on you for spiritual guidance, I feel a love when I look at your picture, Austin, you are a very special part of my life, I LOVE YOU AUSTIN MICHELLE
April 2, 2016
Austin, I miss you even though I never met you, you hold a special place in my heart
Derek
April 24, 2014
Happy Birthday Austin
Derek
April 24, 2013
Happy 25th birthday Austin Michelle
Derek
April 21, 2013
Happy early Birthday Austin, I never met you but I think of you all the time. I have let Jesus back into my heart and life all because of you, I am very blessed to have you in my life and I know you are in heaven and in such a beautiful place, I wish I could get in touch with your parents and let them know how much you have impacted and changed my life.
"Dear God, I thank you for the wonderful gift of your son Jesus in my life and I thank you for the gift of life and your never ending love for me and I am greatful to have Austin in my life, she just like you and your son Jesus has changed my life and I am so very thankful for that and it is through my lord and savior that I will meet Austin in heaven someday and it is in Jesus name I pray,
Amen"
I love you Austin
January 3, 2013
Austin, I never met you but I have never felt a SPIRITUAL conection with anyone like I do with you, I believe that you are in heaven and I know you know what you mean to me!
Derek
July 29, 2012
Austin, I don't know why but I can't stop thinking of you. I know your in a better place but I wish I could dance with you one more time, you are still the only girl I've danced with, I love you Austin
Derek
July 28, 2012
I can't stop crying, I want to go back and put myself in room 211 with you Austin. I will always remember you for how caring and beautiful you were, your smile and blue eyes. If I could, I would go back, put myself in room 211, take your hand and look in your eyes and tell you "I don't mind going to heaven with you" Austin, your the best friend that anyone could ask for, I MISS and LOVE YOU so very much, your like a sister to me and I know your up in Heaven and I can't wait to see you again
Derek
May 3, 2012
I have have cried almost all day, I miss you sweetheart
Derek
April 24, 2012
Happy birthday Austin Michelle, I just know you are having a wonderful birthday party up in heaven. I always think of you and what you would have become. I will always remember the moment we met when we were only nine years old, I have so many memories of you and I can't believe we both moved to champaign,IL. at almost the same time. You were my best friend. I will always remember when I was in a bad car accident and you always called or vistied me every day and that's a true friend. Meeting you was the best thing to ever happen to me. I am so thankful to have you in my life. I just pray to god to protect you. If I had to chose just one person to take me to heaven, I chose you, I wouldn't mind dressing all in white and going to heaven, I wouldn't mind because your my best friend. I can't wait to see you again. When I found out you didn't make it, I didn't want to believe it and it didn't hit me until after your memorial service and that night I lost it, I took the last pitcure that was taken of the two of us and I got in my closet and closed the door and cried my eyes out until I fell asleep and that night you took me to heaven and I got to sped the night with you. Another memory I have of you is when we were both 16, I asked you, would you want me to go on if something happend to you? you told me you would want me to go on and I promised you I would. Austin just know how much I always love you
Derek
April 23, 2012
I am buying you a birthday cake. Tomorrow would have been your 24th birthday. I know you are having such fun up in heaven with god.
I miss you.
I love you so very much Austin!
Derek
April 16, 2012
Austin, I have thought about you all day. Five years ago today, god took you to heaven and it wasn't easy to lose you, I will always remember you for your generosity. When we met in 4th grade it was the best thing to ever happen to me and even though your gone I will always love you and just like in the love theme to titanic, a part of it says "love can touch us one time and last for a lifetime and never let go till we're gone" that's what get's me through the day. I think of you everyday, every sunday at church I pray for you. I know in my heart you are up in heaven Austin and your dressed all in white and you are there for me. I pray to god and I thank god for letting us be friends. The only reason I go on is because that's what you would want me to do and because I know someday we will be reunited. I know when it's my time, I won't be scared to go to heaven because I will get the chance to put my arms around you and heaven's is the only place where we never have to be apart again.
YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN MY HEART I MISS AND LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH AUSTIN MICHELLE!!!!!!!!!!
Derek
April 7, 2012
Austin, I just hope you know how much I still LOVE you. Losing you broke my heart but one thing that can never be broken is our friendship. Every sunday at church, I think of you. Every night before bed I take your pitcure, turn out the lights, get down on my knees and close my eyes and pray for you. I am so glad to have you in my life. I have had so many heart warming dreams about you and I know you know the love I feel for you is special. I have never stoped loving you and I will always remember you. I know you are dressed all in white and I know your up in heaven and I know god will let us see each other again. I thank god that we were best friends. I made you a promise that I would go on for you if anything happend to you and I am gonna keep that promise because I know you would want me to go on. I have to be brave for you.
Just know how much I love you Austin
Best friends
FOREVER AND ALWAYS
Derek
November 23, 2011
Austin, it hurts me to this day to thank what happend to you but I know you are in heaven and I can't wait to see you again
I will forever and always love you
Derek
August 23, 2011
Hi Austin, I miss you honey, I still think of you everyday in someway. I still can't stop thinking of the moment I got the news that you didn't make it. It was a nitemare, I kept saying to myself, Austin's not gone thinking you would walk through the door but the moment I reallized you were really gone was at your memorial service. I want to know why this happend to you, you were so young just 18, still a teenager and you had already grown up from being a little kid into such a beautiful young women. I know I can't bring you back but if I could go back and trade places with you I would. I know god took you for a reason. I thank god for bringing you into my life. I don't know what I would do without you.
Austin, your like a sister to me.
You were such a caring person, you were a wonderful Daughter, sister to your brother Andrew and friend to all who knew and loved you.
You were an outstanding basketball player.
No one can ever replace you, I am so thankful to have known you.
I have so much faith and hope and strengh because of you.
There's a saying "love has the grace to save us" god's love for us is so amazing.
It never matter what you were dressed in, you were just a beautiful girl and I love you so very much.
I can't wait to get to that amazing, wonderful, and peacful place called heaven.
I can not wait to see you again.
Derek
August 22, 2011
Austin, I don't know why this happend to you but I pray you didn't feel anything. I didn't fall to sleep till 5:30 this morning, I just lied in bed and looked at your pichure and talked to you until I fell asleep. Austin, I'll never forget when we met when we both lived in Austin, Texas and when I had to move, I thought I was never going to see you again but when you moved to champagin, that was the most wonderful thing to happen. Austin, on april 24th 1988, you were given the gift of life, I had been born just a few months before and at the young age of 6, god gave us the gift of meeting and he gave us the gift of friendship and I thank god for that. On April 16th 2007, you were given a very special gift, the gift of eternal life. I believe that there is a place called heaven and I pray that your in a better place. Every sunday at church, I stay after service so I can have alone time that way I can talk to you. Loseing you was a nitemare, I never thought in a million years something like that would happen and of all pepole it had to happen to you but you went to heaven for a reason and it's was so hard to lose you but your in such a wonderful and beautiful place and I can't wait to see you beautiful smile and get the chance to look in your bright blue eyes. I love you with all my heart
Your are my saving grace and best friend and nothing will ever change the way I feel about you Austin
Your best friend
friends forever,
Derek
Derek
August 12, 2011
Austin, I want to see your beautiful smile. Your the only thing that keeps me from giving up on myself. Austin last night, I cried for you, I miss you sweetheart. At night before I go to bed, I turn all the lights out and if I need a real dark place, I go in my closet that way I can be alone, I take your pichure and hold it close to me and close my eyes and I can feel your spirit and I can hear you saying it's ok. When we met in 1999 it was the best thing to ever happen to me. If there's 1 wish I have to come true it would be getting to see you again.
You will forever hold a special place in my heart Austin Michelle,
your my saving grace and my heaven's sent.
I can't wait to see you again
I love you Austin!!!!
Derek
August 10, 2011
Hi Austin, I just love you so much. Last night I fell asleep in my closet talking to you and I dreamed that I was in the classroom with you and we both died together and if there was 1 person I was going to die with, it would be you. Everytime I feel lost, I think of you and that's the only thing that gets me through the day. I know if I would have been the 1 who died I know with all my heart that you would go on for me. I will always remember your smile and bright blue eyes. When I met you in the 10th grade you were the sweetest person I had ever met, god took you for a reason and I pray to god that you felt no pain. When you 1st died Austin, I was so scared someone would try to hurt you in heaven but then I realized you were in the safest place and that no one could hurt you. Austin, I am so proud to have known you and I just know you dressed up all in white and I can't wait to see you again. I want you to know that the love and the bond we share is something that can never be taken away. You provide me with strengh, faith and hope. You are my light in the dark and the one thing that is certin is that we will get to see each other again.
I love you so very much, I love you with all my heart
Austin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Derek
August 9, 2011
Austin, how much I miss you. Austin, I'll never forget you, your the 1st girl I danced with. You have made me a better person. I just wish I could go back and put myself in room 211 with you, I would have found a way to get next to you and we both know what I would have told you, I would have told you we are in this together, your not going to die alone, that's how much I care about you. You would have made a wonderful mother Austin. I think of you, each sunday at church I close my eyes and I can see you dressed all in white and I doubt for one second that your gone because your not, your spirit will always live on, I thank god that we knew each other and I believe that god gave you eternal life and I know I will have eternal life. We both believed in god and I know anyone who believes in god will go to heaven. Most don't know how beautiful it is in heaven but I do since you have taken me to heaven in my dreams. I'll never forget when I was in the hospital after being in a car accident, I wasn't going to go through that surgrey but the only reason I did is because you promised me that you would stay and you kept your word. Austin, you are once in a life time, your a true friend and for that I will always be thankful for. When you died and went to heaven at first, I wanted to take my life so I could be with you but then I realized I had to be brave and even though you were gone and even though I didn't want to, I made a promise that I knew I had to, I closed my eyes and promised you that I would go on. Austin, loseing you was the hardest thing I've gone through but the best thing that ever happend to me was when we met.
You mean the world to me Austin, I love you so very much and I can't wait to hold your hand when you come to take me to heaven and whenever that time comes, I won't be afraid cause when you take me to heaven, we won't ever be apart again.
I LOVE YOU AUSTIN
"FRIENDS FOREVER"
Derek
August 2, 2011
Austin, I can't stop thinking about you, I can't let go of you. you were not only the most beautiful girl I've ever met, you were the best friend I've and will ever have and I ask why did this happen to you? The moment I found out you didn't make it, I was in complete shock, that night I cried myself to sleep. I just want you to know I will always remember you and all the things you tought me and I'm thankful for that. Austin, you touched so many pepole. Austin you were always there for me, we both believed in going to heaven and I have no doubt in my mind that you are not in heaven because you are and I know one thing is for certin, when my time comes, I know you will be right there to take me to heaven and it's only then that I'll get the chance to tell you how much I love you. Austin, your the best thing to ever happen to me.
YOU CHANGED MY WORLD FOREVER!
I will always LOVE you for that!!!!!!!!!!!
Derek
May 30, 2011
I miss you Austin, I love U
Derek Booth
April 24, 2011
Happy birthday Austin Michelle! I hope you had a wonderful birthday party up in heaven. I had a birthday cake made for U with the words "FRIENDS FOREVER" writen in pink, your favroite color and blue, the color of your eyes. I miss you so very much, you would have turned 23 years old today. I love U Austin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Derek Booth
April 16, 2011
Austin, I can't believe it's been four years. I miss you so very much. I'll always remember you, I just can't wait until the day when we are in heaven together. I'll forever love you Austin. I can't think of a better person then you, you are missed so very much by everyone.
WE LOVE YOU AUSTIN MICHELLE.
DEREK BOOTH
April 3, 2011
Austin, it has been almost four years since you were taken from us and it's not easy. You made such an impact on my life. You are the reason I started believeing in GOD. I thank GOD that I have you in my life. On the morning of april 16th 2007, you were in class following your heart and about to have your dream of helping the world find peace and at 9:15 we lost such a beautiful girl. I have had so many heart felt dreams about you and I ask god, why did this happen? When I found out you had lost your life I wanted to hurt myself but I realized that's not what you would want. I miss you so very much but I know your up in heaven.
I LOVE YOU AUSTIN...
DEREK BOOTH
March 29, 2011
Austin, there's not a second that goes by that I don't think of you. Heaven gained a special person. I'll forever be thankful to call you my friend. I can't wait to see you again. I have dreamed so many wonderful dreams about you.
We all know you loved helping children and all of us know, your helping so many children up in heaven.
WE ALL MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH.
WE ALL LOVE YOU AUSTIN.
Derek Booth
January 27, 2011
Hi Austin, I just want u to know how much I miss U sweetie, I can't wait to see U again, U were so beautiful, it never mattered what u were dressed in u were beautiful, u r the only girl i've danced with and u were the 1st and so far the only girl to kiss me at midnight on new years, I love and miss u so very much and u never knew but it was not till I met u in 2002 when I really started believeing in myself and your the reason I started going to church, Austin, I LOVE U SO VERY MUCH!
Derek booth
January 13, 2011
Austin, I cried all day for u, I want to be in heaven with u, I LOVE U
Derek booth
January 2, 2011
Austin, I think of you in some way every single day and I know I have you to turn to when I need you and it's just so hard to go on without YOU but I know your in a beautiful place and I know that I have to go on because I know that's what you would do for me, I love you so much Austin and it won't be long until we are in heaven with each other!!!!
Derek Boyd
December 31, 2010
Happy new years Austin, I hope your have fun up in heaven! I love and miss you so much and I can't wait to see you again sweetie!!!!
Derek booth
December 30, 2010
Austin, I never got the chance but there's something you need to know and that's you were like a sister to me and whenever I close my eyes I see you and I love you so very much I want you to know that nothing can change that!
Derek Booth
October 17, 2010
You have no idea how much I miss you Austin, I LOVE YOU SWEETIE!!!
Derek Booth
July 8, 2010
Austin, how much I miss you and you don't know how much I want to be in heaven with you, I know I'll get to put my arms around you again one day very soon, you are missed so very much, you touched so many pepole, we miss you Austin but we know your not really gone for we believe your not only in a better place your in a beautiful place!!!
Derek Booth
June 28, 2010
Austin, I miss you so very much and I know one day I'll get to see you again, everynight when I fall asleep you take me to heaven and I feel so safe and when I wake up I'll just lay in bed and talk to you, I believe one day there's going to be a moment where I'll open my eyes and find myself in heaven with you, I LOVE YOU AUSTIN!!!
Sarah Lund
June 14, 2010
I never knew you but I just wanted to say you were an beautiful girl and your family and friends will always have a beautiful angel in heaven waiting for them.
Amanda Courtney
June 14, 2010
I don't know what to say but I'm so thankful that god took you to heaven and got you out of what you were in. I know what it feels like to lose someone close, I lost my sister Leslie when I was 24 and I miss her so very much but I know she's in heaven with you Austin and I know ya'll are taking good care of one another and I do believe we will meet one day in heaven. You were a sweetheart and a very beautiful girl who's life was taken way to soon but I know you are in a better place and no one can hurt you, REST IN PEACE AUSTIN YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY PRAYERS AND FOREVER IN MY HEART!!!
Derek Booth
June 14, 2010
Austin, I think about you and I miss you so very much but I'm so thankful that I have you in my life and if I could go back to april 16th 2007 and go to heaven with you I would, sometimes I wish you would take my hand and take me to heaven but I'm going to go on because I know that's what you would do for me if I died. I know I'll get to see you again one day very soon, heaven is such a beautiful place and I know your having so much fun, I LOVE YOU AUSTIN!!!
Katlin Clark
June 11, 2010
I didi'nt know you Austin but I think you were so bright and even though I didi'nt know you but I miss you because you were so young and because you were so young I feel as if I knew you and god took you to heaven for a reason and everyone know your waiting for them, your in my heart and I will always pray for you.
Derek Booth
June 10, 2010
Hi Austin, I hope you are having fun in heaven and I can't help but think about all the fun times we had and I know one day we're going to be back together, I believe that heaven is a beautiful place and I wish I could be in heaven with you but I have to go on, I love and miss you so very much.
Derek Booth
June 9, 2010
Austin, I dreamed about you the other night and I dreamed I was holding your hand when you got shot and it scared me so much that the only thing that put me back to sleep was crying for you, I miss you so much Austin and I guess the only thing that get's me though the day is knowing your in heaven waiting for me, I LOVE YOU AUSTIN!!!
Derek Booth
May 30, 2010
I dreamed about you last night Austin, I dreamed about when you were in that car accident where you fliped twice and sometimes I have flashbacks to that accident and I'm so thankful that I didi'nt lose you in the accident but I don't understand why you were taken from all of us you were only 18 and you never deserved to die that young and you were going to change the world, you had the most beautiful smile and you changed my life when we first met and I never got the chance to tell you that and I just want you to know that I can't think of anyone else I would want to be in heaven with and I MISS AND LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH AUSTIN.
Derek Booth
May 28, 2010
Austin, i miss you so very much and whenever i think of you there are times that i can't help but cry for you but i know i have to be strong and go on for you because that's what you would want, I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH AUSTIN.
Derek Booth
May 27, 2010
Austin, when i look at you i feel like i'm looking at my sister and even though you and i we're not brother and sister you were my best friend and i miss you so very much and i would do anything to bring you back sweetheart, you were a very beautiful girl Austin and i don't know where i would be if i had never met you, i know that your in heaven and your dressed up in a white dress and your so happy and i know i'm going to get to see you again one day soon, I LOVE YOU AUSTIN AND I MEAN THAT WITH ALL MY HEART, I LOVE YOU AUSTIN.
Derek Booth
May 26, 2010
Austin, I love and miss you so very much and I know your going to take me to heaven one day very soon.
Lucie Lee M Lanoux
January 6, 2010
Dear Ones...I just saw your story on PBS. How brave you are to carry on Austin's passion for helping the least of these. May you someday, somehow find peace and solace in the happy memories of your precious girl.
Christopher Philippsen
November 1, 2009
I never knew Auntin but my brother was going to go on a mission trip with her to the Appalachian mountains to do some volunteer work and fix up some homes there. My brother wears a bracelet all the time with her name on it. I am originally fom Bloomington, Indiana. From what I have read about Austin she was a wonderful person and her spirit will always live on.
Beth Urpanil
April 16, 2009
I'm one of those anonymous people who wears Austin's name on my wrist. I was on ASP as a leader in 2007 and have worn the bracelet every day since that summer. Her short, well-spent life is a daily inspiration to me. As I approach my 50th birthday I'm constantly amazed and impressed by those in our younger generaton who give so unselfishly to others. Unfortunately, it often takes a heartbreaking story to bring that fact to light. Austin obviouly had a very generous spirit. Her legacy will live on.
Christine Yoo
March 30, 2009
I went to middle school with Austin before I moved to California in 8th grade. We were in the same homeroom in 7th grade at Franklin Middle School and I remember taking Social Studies and English with her. We also played volleyball together. My fondest memory of Austin was during creative writing time in English class. I remember Austin was writing a story about a girl who went on a cruise and met Aaron Carter and became his girlfriend (when he used to be hottie). She let me read her story even though she wasn't completely done and I waited every week for what was going to happen next. She was such a creative and kind person. I lost touch with her after I moved but I only found out recently about her tragic death. It made me shiver inside to know that something so horrible could happen to someone I knew and it made me rethink my priorities and what's important. I will miss Austin and we will never forget her. Austin was a beautiful person. To the Cloyd family, I am truly sorry for your loss.
Patrick Drackley
September 24, 2008
I knew Austin all through Junior High and High School. It was heartbreaking to me to hear that she died in a French class- she and I had been in French classes together all through school. Austin and I bonded in high school about the fact that we both participated in the Appalachia Service Project, though we did so through different churches. I was unable to participate this summer, but last summer, my last year, was the summer that the staff gave all the participants bracelets bearing the words "ASP 2007 In Memory of Austin Cloyd." As I sat in an elementary school cafeteria in a small town in Kentucky with the rest of my church group and another group from Oak Park, IL, the staff members told her story, and I had to work to force back the tears that were coming; I was the only one there who had actually been friends with Austin. At the end of the week, all participants get the opportunity to share with the group their feelings on the week, and I was able to tell the group how much it meant to me to know that there would now be people all across the country with her name around their wrists. To this day, that still means a great deal to me. It's true that these people are unlikely to have any idea just how special she was, but it's still a comforting thought to know how many people have been told of her love for this special project- a project about which I was fortunate enough to hear her speak numerous times. I miss hearing her talk about her experience just as I miss telling her about my own. But every time I look down at my right hand, I see her name. I haven't taken the bracelet off since I got it, and I don't intend to anytime soon. Mr. and Mrs. Cloyd, if you ever read this, know that the Appalachia Service Project is missing a truly beautiful person, as am I.
Laura Feasline
April 16, 2008
Austin will be in my heart forever. She was my best friend. She lived an amazing life and I know I will see her again someday in heaven.
The Burns
April 16, 2008
I read your story and it made me cry and very sad by your loss of your daughter Austin. From the beginning of this horrible tragedy your daughter's picture always stood out to me. She is a very beautiful young woman who life was taken way too soon. I am so sorry for your loss!! I hope that you continue in your good works I'm sure your making Austin proud every day!
vanessa
April 16, 2008
Dear,family of Austin Cloyd im writing to send condolences and share a wonderful hope thats mentioned in your bible at john 5verse 28,29 which speaks of aressurection i can imagine upon reading this your heart have a great weight of pain lifted and your probably wondering wow where can i find out more about this wonderful hope,one way is by writing 25columbiaheights,brooklyn,ny11201-2483.
walter gunnels
January 1, 2008
To the Cloyd Family
Although I never knew austin personaly It has been a real slap to me. I have never had a tragedy like this hit me as hard as the loss that you and 31 other families have had to endure. may god be with you until you are reunited in his great kingdom I am terribly sorry for your loss...
Missa Eaton
August 30, 2007
To The Cloyd Family,
My daughter, Kalie, and I worked with Austin during Vacation Bible School held jointly by First Methodist and First Presbyterian in Champaign. Every time I hear about the mortal event, I think of Austin. She was a bright star and we deserved more time with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Vasili Glimidakis
August 27, 2007
Dear Cloyd Family,
I am sorry for your loss. God bless her and her family.
August 2, 2007
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Cloyd,
I cannot even begin to imagine what you are going through. Unfortunately I was never blessed with the opportunity to meet your daughter in person but nevertheless I am still very inspired by her kindness and generosity. I only hope that more people can find it in themselves to give as much to this world as Austin did.
May you find comfort in my message and from all the messages from around the world.
Kate Moffat Wales/United Kingdom
Nicole, age 12
July 31, 2007
Dear Cloyde Family,
I was very sad to hear about you loss. May God be with you!
July 31, 2007
Rest in peace
Spencer Lowe
July 29, 2007
God Bless Them
We went to ASP and our church supported the wrist bands and we will always have her in our memories
AMEN
Barbara Clemens
July 17, 2007
I never knew Austin, but I know she must have been a great person. She has really stood out to me, and I wish that I could have known her. I used to be a French teacher before my little girl was born, and I could just picture her as one of the sweet girls in my class. I am a religious person, and I know that Austin's spirit is still alive, and that you will be together again. I am so sorry that you have experienced this loss in your lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
July 17, 2007
Dear family of Austin Cloyd, I have just returned from my 17th ASP trip. Like Austin, I long ago became a believer in the ASP mission. From what I've heard and read, Austin must have been a wonderful person, with so much to give. What a wonderful tribute the bracelets are, for they celebrate her memory with so many others who share her interests.
Caitlin Burns
July 15, 2007
Last Sunday night, I sat on the floor in our EG room and listened as the ASP staff of Summers County, WV told of the life of Austin. Each and everyone of us has sported her bracelet ever since, and always will. We hope to continue to touch the people of Appalachia the way Austin did and are sure she is continuing to help from Heaven.
Jacqueline Kurz-Dunn
July 13, 2007
Dear Beloved family of Austin Cloyd. I just returned from my first ASP experience in Omar, West virginia. Your bracelet in memoriam of Austin is wonderful. ASP was a great experience and I hope to have the honor of participating again. With prayers for your comfort. God Bless You.
Pastor Henry Zorn
June 24, 2007
Dear Cloyd Family,
I have just returned from leading our Sr. Youth Mission trip with Mountain Shelter (an ASP affiliate). We received the wrist bands in memory of Austin and heard the compelling story of her life of discipleship. Today I will baptize two people into membership in our church, a father and an infant son. I will be wearing Austin's bracelet as my hands go into the waters that promise eternal life. I will be reminded that the new life and Holy Spirit promised in baptism to these two people is the same gift that was given to Austin in her baptism. I pray for your healing through the promise of our Savior who said, "In my Father's house there are many rooms. I go there to prepare a place for you."
Kaleb Tucker
June 23, 2007
Hey, My name is Kaleb Tucker. I recently worked with the ASP. They gave me a bracelet in memory of Austin. I decided to come online and see if there was anything about her. From what i heard from the leaders of ASP is that she was a wonderful, hardworking, very driven girl. Austin will always be in my heart, and i know that everytime i ever go on a mission trip. i will always think of her
Patti Abbott-Bozzo
June 4, 2007
We are also a Hokie Family. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts forever. My daughter lost her beloved Jeremy that day. As I said to his family, we are all joined in the joy of knowing each of them, and the sorrow in the loss. I read what the Professor emailed his students, and had tears in my eyes. You are all very special people. God Bless!
Karl Gerhard Deisenroth
June 3, 2007
hi
I´m a Deisenroth to, but from Germany, and at time living in Mexico
Beth Niska
June 1, 2007
My heart-felt condolences to Austin's Family.
Elena Jones
May 26, 2007
To Austin's family:
Please know that many people still pray for your daughter, your family and the VT family. Austin sounded like such a delightful young lady. I watched the VT commencement ceremony on the VT website and prayed and cried with all of you. I pray for peace and comfort for you.
The Burns Family
May 25, 2007
You will never beforgotten!
Danielle
May 21, 2007
To the Cloyd Family;
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Austin. How very unfortunate for the family to have to experiance such a trauma. It can be comforting to look at what the bible has promised us during times such as these. The bible talks about a time when we will be able to see our loved ones through the resurrection talked about at John 5:28, and 29. The bible also talks about peaceful conditions that God promises will come about. Although, it may be hard to consider these things at this moment, I hope that you will find comfort within the bible. Know that Jehovah provides for those who ask of him.
Otto & Joanne Strauch
May 20, 2007
My dear Renee and Bryan,
There will always be a void in our hearts. Though we shall never have the pleasure of really knowing her, Austin will forever be missed.
alma renner
May 18, 2007
God Bless You
always,alma
Nicole
May 18, 2007
Dear Cloyd Family,
I have been praying for you and the other families and victims who have lost a life to the Virginia Tech shooting ever since I read the article in the paper. For some reason your daughter stood out, you should be proud to have had a daughter like Austin. May God be with you always.
May 18, 2007
Heartfelt sympathy to Autin's family and friends. Two nights ago, Austin came to me in my sleep. She is beautiful. She showed me an orange and asked that her parents know, especially her daddy.
Albert Vallée
May 17, 2007
Dear Cloyd Family,
We grieve along with you. Austin will remain in our hearts.
TOM. SHIRLEY, ASHLEY MARYAN
May 16, 2007
OUT THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU TODAY EVEN MORE AS YOU THINK OF AUSTIN. WE PRAY GOD SURROUNDS YOU WITH HIS LOVE AND PEACE. WE WILL NEVER FORGET HER. SHE TOUCHED SO MANY LIFES,
GOD BLESS
THE MARYAN FAMILY
Anastasia Saridakis
May 15, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
May the memory of your daughter live forever.
Tammy Kalisek (Cloyd)
May 14, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May you find comfort to know that you have so many friends and strangers that have opened their hearts to you.
Dale Rudiger
May 12, 2007
Dear Bryan and Renee,
I have been praying every day for you, that the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. May His love, and the love of His people, pour over you.
Shannon Shillito
May 10, 2007
Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy.
Alisha Saunders
May 7, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. Cloyd,
Austin was the first friend I made when I got to Tech. We met in the elevator on move in day, and the moms did the awkward first introductions. I'll never forget it, and I will never forget her. She was such a good person with a big heart. I was lucky to live on this floor with her, because I got to see her everyday. I got to laugh with her and create memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for giving me the chance to have such a wonderful person in my life. She will be greatly missed.
Royce Nedeleff
May 7, 2007
May God's peace come upon your hearts.
Family of Austin Cloyd. I just wanted to let you know. I'm so so sorry for your loss but.I feel in my heart she's made it to heaven. You will see her again some day.God has her in the safety of his presences Then you will never be separate from her again.You will be in my prayers.
Royce Nedeleff
May 6, 2007
I'm a very compassionate man.I didn't know Austin Cloyd but.I just wanted to say a few words.It breaks my heart to see such a beautiful human being taken away the way she was.
I have shed a lot of tears for her and all the other students professors of V tech.She's with Jesus now. She's finally free.Rest in peace sweet heart.
Bianca
May 1, 2007
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am the sparkle in the snow.
I am the shredded leaves that blow.
I am the sunlight on growing grain.
I am the gentle summer rain.
I am the quiet bird at night.
Circling about; Taking flight.
So do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
Annie
April 30, 2007
RISE UP SLOWLY, ANGEL
Rise up, slowly, Angel.
I cannot let you go.
Just drift softly midst the faces,
In sorrow now bent low.
Ease the searing anger,
Born in harsh unyielding truth
That Death could steal my loved one
From the glowing blush of youth.
Rise up slowly, Angel.
Do not leave me here alone,
Where the warmth of mortal essence
Lies replaced by cold, hard stone.
Speak to me in breezes
Whispered through the drying leaves,
And caress my brow with raindrops
Filtered by the sheltering trees.
Rise up slowly, Angel,
For I cannot hear the song
Which calls you through the shadows
Into the light beyond.
Wrap me in your downy cape
Of sunshine, warm with love,
And kiss a tear-stained mother's face
With moonlight from above.
Then wait for me at sunset,
Beside the lily pond,
And guide me safely homeward
To your world,which lies beyond.
Just spread your wings and take me
In reunion’s sweet embrace,
And we shall soar, together,
To a different time and place.
For the parents, bless you.
Linda Favuzza ([email protected])
April 30, 2007
To Austin's family and friends,
Our heavenly father promises at Isaiah 41:10-"Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not gaze about, for I am your God. I will fortify you. I will really help you. I will really keep fast hold of you with my right hand of righteousness". May you grasp hold of his hand and allow him to guide you through the coming days, months and years.
May you gain comfort from these additional scriptures:
Isaiah 25:8="He will actually swallow up death forever."
Revelation 21:4-"And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."
My husband was lost on 9/11 and these scriptural promises comfort me greatly.
Clarence & Marian Goemaat
April 30, 2007
Parents of Austin Michelle, Andrew, grandparents; Larry & Lois. May the Lord comfort you and your family during this hour of grief. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you.
Jerry Paradise
April 30, 2007
Dear Cloyd Family,
We grieve along with you over your loss of Austin. We're so sorry for you at Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia. I'm sure she was an amazing daughter on earth - How much more in Heaven! I can't wait to meet her some day.
Warmest Regards,
Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia
Nancy Newton
April 30, 2007
To Austin's Family and Friends:
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you all.
Nancy Newton
Radford University
D.WALTON REV.21:4/5
April 30, 2007
JEHOVAH AND HIS SON ARE WITH US ALL KEEP THE FAITH
Taria Garrison
April 30, 2007
i just want to let u know I am so sorry for your loss. This world is such a crazy plce. that is why we must love all we can today. I have a daughter looking forward to go away to college and Ido not know what to do.
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