Austin Brook Harkey

ITS BEEN ONE YEAR THAT AUSTIN HAS NOT BEEN WITH US!! YOU WERE SUCH A GREAT AND AMAZING GUY I HAD YOU FOR ALL MY ENGLISH CLASSES AT CREEK.. AND EVEN THE LAST YEAR IN SUMMER SCHOOL ALL YOU TALKED ABOUT WAS HOW MUCH YOU LOVED YOUR CAR.. YOU WERE A GOOD PERSON YOU ARE MISSED BE NEVER FORGOTEN!!

Wow bro it's almost been a year... I've missed you soo freaking much and can't wait till I get to see you again! Your mom has been keeping my spirits lifted since I've been at school, and she gave me a really good quote that means A LOT to me "Live Your Dream". I wish there was still some way I could talk to you, cause you always knew how to make me laugh no matter how horrible of a mood I was in. All I can say is I'm glad you were a brother to me and I'll be wrecking 4-wheelers with you...

Austin,
I know we never got to know each other very well but I want you to know I will never forget the day everybody found out about the accident. I pass by your cross every day and it just brings sadness to my heart that such a horrible thing could happen to you. By the comments that everyone has left you, you should know how loved and miss you are by very many people. I will pray for your family.

Yo Austin,
We remember you coming into our cafe in Guthrie, when you were staying with your grandparents. You were 13. We thought you had your grandpa Patton's smile (lucky guy). We hadn't seen you since you were a baby. We always knew what you were doing through your Grandma and Grandpa Patton, and your beautiful Mother. We want to thank you for the laughter you gave us, and just before you walked out the door, you came back in and said ..."hope to see you in another 13 years"...we...

Some friends from church wrote:

...I know not what words to write to comfort you. May memories of Austin bring you laughter and God's tender touch to heal your hearts. Barb B

We cannot imagine this terrible loss. Our hearts break for you all! Please know all of us are praying for you and Nancy and Austin's sister. I know he was really special. Joyce & Bill C

...We are so very sorry that the unmeasureable sorrow has happened. Our prayers are for peace and endurance...

Sweet Austin,

I have so many happy memories--too many to count. Christmas at the farm, 4th of July parades, you fishing on the dock, "deering" (which I knew nothing about) and so much more. There is an empty space in my heart, but I thought this quote by Leo Buscaglia was comforting:

"I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death.
They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make.
Their love leaves an indelible imprint in...

Austin-
I have so many wonderful memories of us doing anything and everything. We had a lot of fun together. I've always thought we've had a special bond because 1- we are both the youngest and 2- we both have candy cane stockings.(I've always felt a little left out because my mom,dad and sister all have snowmen stockings and I was the only one with candy canes.But when I saw your stocking,I felt special.)
I know you are having the best time right now and I just wanted to tell you I...

Austin, I've reading all of the wonderful things your friends and family said about you and I agree with all of it. You were a GREAT grandson and had a lot of love for friends and family. I am so glad you came and spent time with us several summers and especially glad we got to spend a lot of time on the golf course together. I will never forget you or your unbelievable golf talent. The last time we played you eagled the 15th hole (565 yards). I was so proud of you. I know Bobbie, Ben,...

Nancy & Elizabeth,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that there is nothing I can say to help ease your pain. Just know that there are just a few more weary days until you will get to see him again.