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Monte
May 27, 2022
I think of Austin often.
Bridget Lewis
May 26, 2022
I never met Austin, but the more I get to learn about him and experience friendship with his parents, and watch the students whose lives are being touched by the Austin Builta Memorial Scholarship, the more I wish that I had known their young prince. May Austin enjoy eternal rest, and may Brian, Sarah, and Anna experience the kind of peace that only the Lord can provide.
Toni
April 6, 2022
God bless you. I prayed & prayed for you & your family
Gabriel Cruz
January 28, 2021
I've never forgotten how kind and humble Austin was from our days at St.Vincents. My most fond memories from my time spent at St.Vincent has Austin in them too, even when we fell into a freezing lake together, multiple times. We may not have been as close as I wish we were, but I don't think you need to be to appreciate what an amazing person Austin was. Forever in my memories and thoughts, I'll be missing you.
March 24, 2019
I still think about Austin. He continues to be a part of who I am and always will be. I can honestly say my life is better because of having him in it. Just know that he is never forgotten.
June 19, 2015
Sincere sympathy to all the family. You'll have to be a brave family to shoulder all the sorrow you have had. Joyce Knight- friend and member of Joyce's SS Class
June 17, 2015
Our deepest sympathy for all of your family. We know Austin will be forever in the hearts of Mark and Jeff Wright and their family. From Mark and Jeff's grandparents, Craig and Liz Wright
Melody Paradise
June 17, 2015
There are no words to adequately express the sorrow our community feels for the loss of Austin. Our heartfelt condolences are with you during this time of grieving and for always. Please know all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Melody Paradise, Mayor of Pantego
Curtis burch
June 16, 2015
May God comfort you and bring you peace
You are all in my thoughts and prayers
With sincere sympathy, Curtis Burch
Rachael Boucher
June 16, 2015
Sarah and Brian and Anna - I am so sorry to hear about Austin's passing. My sincerest condolences to you and your whole family at this time.
Kristin Kennedy
June 16, 2015
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with all of you during this difficult time. Austin was an amazing boy and he will be greatly missed.
June 16, 2015
Brian (and family) My sincere prayers are with you. Gilda Williams
Tip & Jerry McKay
June 16, 2015
There are no words to express our sorrow for your loss nor to provide adequate comfort. Know that you have our love and prayers and that you are surrounded by those who will help to lift you.
Tom Moore
June 16, 2015
Brian and Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Jolynda Kuhlman & Family
June 16, 2015
Our sincere condolences to the family of Austin. May fond memories of his life on earth give you comfort as he waits for you someday in Heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
June 15, 2015
There are no words to express how sorry we are for the loss of your dear son, Austin. Please except our sincerest condolences.
The Meshack Family
Lauryn Doublet
June 15, 2015
Omg! I am so sorry! I didnt know Austin personality but the picture looks familiar. He was a sweet & kind person. I was glad he made a difference to our confirmation class. You will be missed.
Jeff, Karen, Haden & Jackson Branch
June 15, 2015
Our deepest condolences. Prayers of peace and comfort to your family.
Amy and Brian Schultz
June 15, 2015
Brian, Sarah and Anna - you are in our hearts. Please know that you and your family are surrounded by the love of the many, many people who care for you.
June 15, 2015
Sarah, Brian and Anna,
Words cannot express how sorry we are for the loss of your son and brother. It's obvious that Austin's heart - and his light- touched all of those who knew him. Know that we, along with the rest of your Oakridge family, are lifting you up in prayers for peace, strength and comfort.
Love, the Pauling family- Susie, Rod, Brinkley and Abby
June 15, 2015
Prayers uplifted for the entire family. . .special thoughts for everyone. Gail Yovanovitch.
Monte Borders
June 15, 2015
Prayers for all
June 15, 2015
May the wonderful memories you hold dear sustain you throughout the difficult times now and in the future.
Sylvia Alonzo Rawlings
Doug and Becky Garner
June 15, 2015
Hi Brian,
I want you to know that both Doug and I have been thinking of you and your family. We are so very sorry for your loss. Please let us know if there is anything at all that you need.
Jimmie Sue Marquardt
June 15, 2015
Brian and Sarah, my heart goes out to you and my prayers up to heaven for comfort that only our Lord can give. My sisters and Scottie send our love.
June 15, 2015
Brian, Sarah and Anna we are thinking of you during this very sad time. We will miss Austin's gentle spirt. Praying you will feel God's comfort and peace. Love, Diedra, Jim and Kendall
June 15, 2015
May God hold you in the palm of his hands and carry you and your family through these most difficult days. My prayers are with you.
Jody Price
June 15, 2015
I am a friend of Megan and I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family in the difficult time.
Leschel Dyer
Jim and Sharon Jennik
June 15, 2015
Brian, Sarah and Anna, it is obvious that Austin touched the hearts of all that knew him while also leaving a lasting impression on all. He will be dearly missed. May he rest in peace and a loving God comfort you in your loss.
Helga Pavlicek & family
June 15, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this heartbreaking time. We pray for peace and comfort for your family. Austin was a bright and gentle soul, and it was an honor to know him. "That we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us."
June 15, 2015
May God's peace and comfort rest upon you. We are praying for you daily. Autstin was obviously well loved. God bless your family.
Scotty, Julie, Madeleine and Harrison Howell
June 15, 2015
We are so sorry for your terrible loss. May the Lord help you through this time with loving memories.
Nora & David Lewis, Brookfield, WI
Jud Rogers
June 15, 2015
Brian, Sarah --
I wasn't fortunate enough to know Austin, but it sounds like he was a wonderful reflection of his parents. You are in our constant thoughts and prayers.
Elvira Reyes
June 15, 2015
Brian, Sarah and Anna,
I am at a loss for words we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please know that we are thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort, God bless you
June 15, 2015
Our deepest condolences to Brian, Sarah, Anna we pray that God will give you strength to get through this extremely difficult time. Austin will forever be remembered and greatly missed.
Brian, Joi, Kai & Z Grady
Marilynn DeVore
June 15, 2015
Sarah, Brian and Anna,
We will all miss Austin. He was a gift. He was talented, smart, sweet, a truly wonderful person. A one of a kind young man. You all are in my heart.
Susan Frye-Wright
June 15, 2015
I am so sad for your loss. We are thinking of you all and pray for lots of memories to serve you forever.
Jill Rankin
June 15, 2015
I cannot fully express my sorrow for your loss. Austin was such a kind spirit--the children in our RE class at St. Vincent's loved him. He had such a connection with the first graders, helping them to read aloud and making sure everyone had a turn in the activities. He will be greatly missed. May his family and friends find peace in God's hands.
James, Kelli, Taylor, Cameron, Luke and Andrew Teague
June 15, 2015
Our hearts are so heavy at this time and the words from our lips do not even feel adequate enough to express how deeply sorry we are for the loss of your son, Austin. May your continued faith in God hold you tightly and forever remind you that you are loved. Our sincerest condolences.
Char Duncan
June 15, 2015
It's impossible to find words. In this life, nothing hurts more than losing your own flesh and blood. You have now begun the journey to survive the worst that life has to offer.
I hope your faith will bring you comfort. I cannot imagine the sorrow you are feeling. Nothing your friends can offer will change that. But please know that we are here for you and if there is anything I can do to make your life a tiny bit less horrible, you have only to ask.
I'm sorry for your pain and your loss. ♥
June 15, 2015
Brian, Sarah, and Anna, Daron, and Joyce:
All of you have our hearts and our prayers. Words cannot express our sadness over this unspeakable loss. We hope you find comfort in knowing that your beloved boy is at peace, resting in the arms of God.
George & kathleen Middleton (Steve's sister/ brother-Ina-law)
Susan Lacy & Family
June 14, 2015
Lifting your family up in prayers. Austin is playing in the Heavenly Praise Band...perhaps beside our Brian. God's great love and comfort be with each of your family and all his friends.
Lenita Dunlap
June 14, 2015
Praying for the Builta family. There aren't words to describe such a loss. May God provide much needed comfort like only He can.
Lisa Gates
June 14, 2015
Brian, Sarah, and Anna,
I am so sorry for your loss. I was fortunate enough to meed Austin when we first moved back to Texas. He has a sweet soul and made quite an impression on my daughter as a very nice boy that loved his sister. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I can not express how sorry we are for your family. God has another wonderful Angel.
Mike, Amy, and Jacob Boelkens, Emily, Max, and Erin Gullo
June 14, 2015
Dearest Sarah and Brian, and Sweet Anna, we are eternally thankful that you gifted us with Austin's presence for the past sixteen years. We are all much better for the blessing of his life in ours. All of us are extending a long-distance hug and wrapping you in our arms through these days, as we know you are embraced by our Heavenly Father. Your son made the world a better place in ways not able to be put into words. We love you all so much.
Jill, Gene, Dylan, and Sarah Gaspar
June 14, 2015
Dear Brian, Sarah, and Anna,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God wraps his arms around your entire family to give you strength during this time. Austin will be greatly missed by his lunch crew at school.
June 14, 2015
Brian,
I pray that God's warm embrace will bring you and your family comfort at this most difficult time. Heaven needed another angel. Michele Bobadilla
Keith, Jackie, Kristin and Alexa Pressley
June 14, 2015
May God hold the Builta family gently in his hands. Austin will truly be missed.
Jennifer,Paul,Emily,&Jacob O'Connor
June 14, 2015
Words cannot express how very sorry we are for your family. Please know we are thinking of you and sending prayers.
Kristi, Eric and Emily Hesse
June 14, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you all and sending our love during this very difficult time.
Jody Bailey
June 14, 2015
To Brian and all the loved ones of Austin: Please accept my deepest condolences on his loss. My heart and thoughts go out to you with the hope that your hearts will heal with time and the love and support you give each other.
Jody Bailey
(colleague of Brian's at UTA)
Mike Yandell
June 14, 2015
Kind, warm, reserved. A young man with a quiet dignity and a disarming smile. Looked forward to seeing him in class everyday. Condolences.
Susan Dequeant
June 14, 2015
My heart aches beyond grief for all of you. I cannot find the words to express how so very sad and sorrowful I am to hear of your precious son's passing.
Catfish and Molly K ready to camp at Merridian Oct 2006
Ron Kruse
June 14, 2015
Austin, Anna and Molly K fall 2005
Ron Kruse
June 14, 2015
June 14, 2015
Words cannot express our sorrow for your loss of Austin. May God's hands be upon your whole family as you go through this very difficult time.
The Lord be with you,
Dave, Cindy, Eric and Jeffrey Lee
June 14, 2015
Our deepest sympathies to the Builta family. Prayers for all of you in this very sad time. We are dear friends with Grandma Joyce and want to extend our thoughts to her also. Larry and Linda Cole
KC Wright & Family
June 14, 2015
Good Night, Sweet Prince, and may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest! - Why does the Drum come hither? Brian, Sarah & Anna, thank you for sharing Austin with us. He was an amazing person and a beautiful soul, truly without sin. He is now, forever, the Guardian Angel of his family, his friends and his classmates. We loved him and will miss him dearly.
Trent Hall
June 14, 2015
Our prayers are with the family.
June 14, 2015
I will miss seeing his handsome, sweet face in the hallways at Oakridge. My heart is breaking for your family and my prayers are many for God's comfort and strength to help you through these many difficult days and weeks ahead.
In His Love,
Jeanne Butcher
Butcher
June 14, 2015
Sarah, Bryan, Anna, Joyce, Kramers
Deepest sympathies in the death of your beloved Austin. God's band of Angels just increased by one, and a new leader arrived. There are no words at a time like this. Please know your entire family is in my thoughts & prayers. Marianne McGinnis
June 14, 2015
Dear Sarah, Brian and Anna,
We are so sorry for the loss of your precious son, Austin. Catfish was making us smile and filling many lives with joy even before he was born.
Austin was an exceptional young man and a tremendous role model for not only his peers but adults as well.
Our hearts are aching for you. We know that Austin is in heaven and untied with his very special grandfather and our Father. May the many wonderful memories, your deep faith and your loving family and friends help you as you take a step at a time and a day at at time.
You are in our hearts and prayers.
With love, Barbara and Mike Jiongo
June 14, 2015
Dear Brian and Sarah,
It was with great shock and sadness that I read your son's obituary in the Star-Telegram. I did not want to believe that my former Tarrant Area Food Bank colleague and his wife had lost their only son, but I had only to read the first paragraph to know that Brain had written it. My hope for you both is that your memories of Austin will bring you comfort in the months and years to come.
Andrea Helms
Marie Fine
June 14, 2015
What a beautiful tribute to Austin. I am sorry that I never got to meet him. I am so sad that he left this world so early. But, glad that he touched as many lives as it sounds like he did. Brian, Sarah and Anna - you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol & Matthew Scarborough
June 14, 2015
Praying for your family at this difficult time. Our hearts are heavy and we will continue to keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
June 14, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. There are no words. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Judy, Mike, Chelsea, and Haley Malone
Lynn Fraser
June 14, 2015
Austin fought the good fight, He finished the race, He kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 .... and he will be missed. Heaven just got brighter.
KC Wright & Family
June 14, 2015
Good Night, Sweet Prince, and may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. Sarah, Brian & Austin, thank you for sharing Austin with us. He was truly amazing and well loved. He will now, forever, be the Guardian Angel for his family, friends and classmates. We love you so very much.
Melissa Triebwasser
June 14, 2015
Austin, your creativity and vision behind the camera was outshined only by your hilarious turn in front of it. Thug #2 never looked so good! Your sneaky wit and fount of ideas will be sorely missed. We will do our best to honor your legacy and carry on your desire to serve in your absence.
Jennifer Bonner
June 14, 2015
You were a gift to teach, Austin. There are no words for how much you will be missed!
Love,
Mrs. Bonner
Family McLean
June 14, 2015
Such a great man. A wonderful presence. We are so sorry to learn of his death.
Mary Thorp
June 14, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you all.
KC Wright
June 14, 2015
Good night, Sweet Prince, and my flights of angels see the to thy rest! Sarah, Brian & Anna, thank you for sharing Austin with us. He was a beautiful and gentle soul. Austin will forever be the Guardian Angel of his Classmates, his Friends and most importantly, his Family.
KC Wright
June 14, 2015
Austin with Molly Kruse at Casa Magana 2004
Ron Kruse
June 14, 2015
Carrie Adams, Oakridge '09
June 13, 2015
Mrs. Kramer and the rest of the Builta family and our Oakridge family,
While I did not personally know Austin, I am deeply saddened by his loss. After reading things people have shared about him there is no doubt in my mind that he made an incredible impact on every person he met, and if he was anything like his mother, I know he did.
I have no doubt that the Oakridge Class of 2017 will be able to carry on his legacy of caring deeply for others.
To the family, please know that your ENTIRE Oakridge family is praying for you, as well as Austin, as he makes his amazing journey into Heaven. We are here whenever you need us.
Rest in Peace, Austin. Heaven just became an even better place.
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