Leland Dean Aras

Leland has been on my mind heavy today, after losing touch with the family a few years I'm just now finding out about his passing... My heart hurts as I sit here remembering times spent with him, he was so full of life, his love for nature warmed my heart. I couldn't wait for him to get off the bus because I knew it was going to be an adventurous day for us. Gwyn and Stephen thank you for allowing me to be there, his spontaneous tight hugs were everything. I'm so deeply sorry for your loss ...

You were the love of my life, my forever sunshine, child of the moon, my monkey-kangaroo-fish. Love mom.

I think of you every day, missing all the fun times we had.

This past weekend, our family was in Gloucester mass And looking out at the water and over to the beaches, I thought of Leland and your family at the beach as often as you could go Writing your names in the sand. I wondered what would be Grayson`s and Leland`s definition of friendship A friend is someone who watches Blue´s Clues with you A friend is somebody you met at the YMCA A friend is someone you can just sit with A friend is a friend even when the times are few that you get together A...

I never knew your beautiful son, brother and friend, but your words of love for him are a gift to the world, as he was a gift to you.

because of the thoughtful message to the Aras family from "unknown", I too, am "unknown", I do not know you...nor did I have the honor of knowing Leland, I undoubtedly feel it is my loss to never have known Leland, I am so sorry for your loss of him...may the joy of his beautiful soul last a lifetime. with love...

Gwyn and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. What a lucky family to have each other. Peter Baumann

Oh my goodness... I'm so sorry. I will keep you in my heart and prayers. Feel free to get in touch if you need a shoulder to cry on.