Vinicius James Bardwell

My grandson attended school with Vinny and played soccer with him. I must say how much joy I got out of watching Vinny play. He played with so much enthusiasm, it was hard not to smile at him! So though I didn´t know Vinny, he touched a lot of lives, and I know how very much he´ll be missed by his friends. His all too brief life has left a positive, lasting impact, and I´m grateful for the gift that he was. My very sincerest condolences to all.

I did not know Vinny but I knew some friends who did. Reading about his life my heart breaks for the family, I lost my 17 year old grandson 2 years ago. He also played Lacrosse for his school .. my thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends,as I pray Jesus will bring healing and strength

I´m praying for all of you, this is so sad.

I am so deeply sorry for your great suffering and loss. Your obituary for your precious son is just beautiful. Deepest heartfelt sympathy and warmest hugs.

I did not know Vinny or family although reading this obituary made me cry intensely. It sounds like Vinny had an amazing life and family with so much love!!! My heart breaks for the family as this will be an unimaginable loss to everyone!! Mental illness makes you think and feel that you´ll never feel good again and from the obituary he certainly didn´t have a shortage of love and encouragement, please take peace in that and the things that are out of your control exspecially, with such a...

I did not know this young man but feel as if I knew him better from your loving obituary. I am SO very sorry for your loss...and he does, indeed, sound as if we all lost a special human. Sending healing prayers your way.

To the family of this very special, loving, kind hearted young man. The words on this obituary has brought tears to my eyes. The love that you shared about this special young man could not have been written any other way. Our deepest condolences to His Father & Mother and all his extended family. The pain and loss that you are feeling as parents need to know this . That your son loved you both so very much. We do not know you or your family but do know and understand exactly what you´re...

Especially to the Parents of Vinny, The last paragraph of your tribute was THE Most important and perhaps the most difficult for you to write and for other parents to hear. As a foster parent to many children for 30 years I thank you in your grief for attempting to help others. It is 50yrs since I graduated from Trinity with Cardinal LaCroix in my class and previous to that St Joe's as well. Vinny was no doubt a beautiful person just the way God made him and mental health is more important...

I´m so sorry for your loss. Vinny came to camp with our youth group a few summers ago. I appreciate your call to parents to listen to their children and their subtle actions as well. Your family is in my prayers. May the God of all comfort and peace surround you during this time.