Oakes Lee Ortyl

Whether it´s 12 years or 32 years, what happened to our families will never be forgotten and is not fair Hang onto the memories and know that both our sons were loved and will be remembered everyday until we meet with them again. We have been thinking about the Ortyls with a heavy heart but with comfort knowing Oakes spirit and love in all of you made 6/6/24 a little easier. As time goes on the pain subsided but the memories and love will bring a smile to your face between the...

My heart cries today as it has for the last 29 years for our son Chris and it especially hurts because you and your family have had the loss of your son 9 years ago. No one knows our sorrow, but they also do not know our strength from our sons to honor their memory with love !!! You all are in my thoughts today Bob Buechel

Greg,
Another year passes and the pain is still there for both of us I am sure.
Remember that the love and memories eventually outweigh the sorry and grief.
The years pass, yet the memories stay strong for the love we have for our children no longer with us.
I am sorry you are in this group ! You and your family nor Oakes deserved not being together.
But understand that your love will never leave his memory and the smiles will continue when his name is spoken and...

Greg,
It is hard to believe your precious baby has been gone 7 years. I think of your family every year on this date, since Oakes passed on our Chris's 20th year he had been gone. I know it is hard every year, but what your family is doing in honoring Oakes is incredible. Keep up the great work and know that we are hear for you if you ever need us. Hope to see you soon at the restaurant to honor both of our children that left this world too soon.
Bob and Linda Buechel

Peace and strength to you.

Amy Patrick
Mom to Angel Ryan

Praying for you !! Love Shawn and crystal sherrill

Greg, Rebecca and Isla,
Words cannot express the sorrow Linda, Tony and I felt when we read about Mighty Oakes. Life throws some pretty awful curves at you and the loss of your son is the worst. You have been in our thoughts and prayers since we read about Mighty Oakes and today especially. Greg - Hug your wife and daughter and stay strong as we know you will. His memory will live with you every day for the rest of your lives and as time passes you will adjust to a new norm but you will...

Deepest condolences to your wonderful family. Oakes was most certainly a huge inspiration in his short life, and have touched many.

GJ, Becky & Isla, I remember what I felt when Danielle was taken from me at 11 months old. Janie and our family provided me with the strength and means to get her back, however, I can't imagine the magnitude of emotion in Oake's passing. I'm amazed at the strength that you all had during the last 15 months. So much so that I'm envious of you strength, hope & faith. You've done an imazing thing with the Foundation. This will keep Oakes in our thoughts & hearts the rest of our lives while...