Anthony Michael Gooding

Gooding Family,
I know this letter is a little later than I wanted it to be, but I just had a really hard time bring myself to do it after I missed Anthony's funeral. My heart goes out to you all for your loss.
I wanted you to know that Anthony saved my life a couple of times and for that I can't even put into words how thankful I am. I hope you are all doing well.

Dear Goodman Family,
I knew Anthony only for a short time, but in that time. I got to see what a kind genereous person he was. He was everything that everyone said he was. So Kind, & so respectful. I am so sorry for your families loss. May God Bless & give you peace in all you do.

I can't imagine the feelings you must be dealing with at a time like this. I hope you can take some strength from the knowledge that my thoughts and prayers, as well as those of the friends you've made in your extended family, are with you.

Family,
Time is not ours to question, it is ours to enjoy. This year has been so clouded for us and yet we were gifted with another glorious day, today and we pray for tomorrow. I wish that I could be there every second to hold you, to pick you up when you are weak. You know that my heart is with yours for every beat and I love you all dearly. You are my family and I am so lucky to have you. May God give you strength every day, God is good. Love to all, Kim

Deb, Pete and family I have just not been the same since all this has happened. I can't stop thinking of what you are going through. You know my door is always open to you if you need anything Im a phone call away. With Love always, your cousin Vickie

Deb, Peter, Matty, Pete, and Daniel,
No words will convey how full of sorrow we were when Margie called us. While years have passed since we've seen Anthony the connection he made with us during our all too brief time as your next door neighbors was profound. While I'm sure that you will miss him every day I pray that the journey he is on now is somehow a bit easier for him. Deb and Peter I will be in touch. You are in my thoughts and prayers; he was so very, very special.

Deb, Peter, Nephews; There is a question, that we all ask. There is a truth, that we all seek. There is a Peace, that we all will have. There is time, that we all will lose. Anthony is there. All my love through all of time.
Peace Murf

Dear Gooding family,
Anthony was a good friend to me and I will miss him dearly. I am so sorry for your loss. If anyone in the family just wants to share some great memories of Anthony, Daniel knows how to reach me. My prayers go out to you and Anthony.
Sincerely,
Chris Claudet

Dear Deb & Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this most difficult time in your lives. I can't imagine any pain greater than that of losing a child. May the many wonderful and loving memories of your son help comfort you. You are all in our thoughts and in our prayers.