Cole Patrick Lipinski

Dear Aubree and Chris, I am so sorry for your loss of your son, Cole . My baby boy Kevin died at 3 1/2 years old in 1998. My heart breaks for you. I am also The Compassionate Friends Fredericksburg Chapter Leader which is a self help support group for all bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents who have lost a child. I am here for you. RIP Cole

I am fortunate to have been Cole's honors director at Ferrum College for over three years. In addition to his significant athletic accomplishments, Cole was a fine scholar whom I taught in two honors courses. Cole's classmates and study buddies in the honors program poured into my office this week to sign a card for the family; after one student sat holding the card in a chair for about five minutes, I said gently, "It's getting a little hard to find room, isn't it?" She replied, "I'm having...

Lipinski Family, please accept our sincere condolences for your loss of Cole. We know your wonderful family treasured him and we are deeply saddened by his passing. Know we hold all of you in our thoughts and prayers. In deepest sympathy, Andy, Juliann, and Kelly McHugh

This breaks my heart! Cole was such a good-hearted soul when he was in elementary school and clearly had a bright future ahead. Prayers for healing hearts and comfort for the Lipinski family and all of his friends!