Edward DuBose Gaker

Dear Doug and Elizabeth,

I am so sorry to learn of Edward's death. I remember him as a precious young fellow in Charlottesville and have thought of him and your family through the years. May God comfort you now and always.

Love, Julie Cunningham

Please know that we, Bill and I, stand at the ready to talk or listen. Our hearts continue to know some of what you are going through. If you want or need us, please contact us. Please know that you continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. With sympathy, Judy and Bill Thorn

I wish to extend my sorrow at your son's passing. I only met him once at Mike and Debbie's home, but feel I know your family through them. I am so sorry to hear of this accident, but I rejoice with you that he is now in his heavenly home. May you be comforted by through your faith, and many friends at this time.

Dear Elizabeth, Doug, Katherine, Will, Caroline, Nelson, John, and Mary Grace:

Mike and I just heard the terrible news this morning and are completely stunned, saddened and hardly functioning today. I can not imagine the pain of losing him. We send every prayer and thought to you all during this time. We are at your disposal to help in any way you can think of and will be in touch. Although the visitor you had in early June came to our house first late one June night, she did...

Dear Elizabeth and Doug,

I received a call telling me of Edward's passing. I immediately began to draw on memories of the different opportunities I was given to watch him grow in several areas of his young life. He was a brilliant child and from all accounts a brilliant and caring young man.

As you move on in these trying times, continuously draw on the strength of family, friends and above all, the strength of God Almighty.

My prayers are with you all.

Dear Doug and Family, I would say

"God Bless You," but from the

outpouring of caring responses it is

clear that you are "Blessed with a

host of loving freinds."

My prayers are for your hearts to be

comforted.

Dear Elizabeth and Doug, Please know that we share your profound sadness and loss of your son. It is such a shock to absorb and impossible to believe that he has left us. I know that you are comforted knowing that he is present at the feet of Christ. Please feel free to call if you want to talk. Although I have no answers, I share your experience and your hearts. Please know that our family holds you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, Judy and Bill Thorn

Dear Gaker Family,
So sorry we heard late of your son's passing. Please accept out most sincere condolences. May the power of the resurrection be of some comfort to you and your family.
David, Mary Adams and Family

To Doug, Elizabeth and ALL the extended Gaker family,
I am sitting here with tears flowing reading about Edward's death and the notes of condolence. I cannot begin to understand the depths of your grief! I do remember with great joy Edward's little league pitching prowess and winning the championship game as a 10 year old under the lights at Smith Park! I know that he, like all of your children, was precious to you. I wish I could give you all a big hug, but I pray that "our Lord Jesus...