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for Kurt Harder
Christopher, Connie and Sierra Montoya
June 16, 2009
Terri,
I can only tell you that I know how much you love your family and the land that you deeply adore. Only this kind of love will help you endure this time in your life. You are one of the strongest and most amazing women I know and with prayer and love from people closest to you - I know you will live life to it's fullest. God bless you Terri and your entire family. With all of our love and Prayers may the grace of God be with you always.
Your hair designer,
Andie Webb
June 15, 2009
Dear Harder Family,
I was so very saddened by the news of both Eric and Kurt. What a very difficult and painful time all of you have had. I am truly sorry that you must bear this pain. Please know that there are many of us who have had our lives touched by both Eric and Kurt and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Eric and I were friends at WSU and took many classes together. He will be missed. May his children know how wonderful their dad was. While nothing will ever take the pain completely away, please draw on the strength of all those who loved them both and find some comfort in knowing they will always be with you. My deepest sympathy and prayers to all the family.
Carole Keast
June 12, 2009
Dear Harder Family, You have all been in my thoughts and prayers this past week. May the wonderful memories of the time you all had together help to ease the pain of this terrible loss. May God grant you all peace and comfort.
June 11, 2009
To the Harder Family:
I lived in Kahlotus from 1979-1983 while my father worked for the Army Corps of Engineers on LoMo. While Eric was a little older than me in school, I considered him a good friend and excellent compatriot in sports. Kurt was in high school, but I remember him well too and have good memories. The Harder's were an institution in Kahlotus and pillars of the community. I have many fond memories of the brothers. From a fellow firefighter, the loss even increases for me. My deepest sympathies, and God Bless.
Erich Scheunemann
Assistant Fire Chief
Anchorage (Alaska) Fire Department
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Tim Coronado
June 11, 2009
Dear Harder Family
I was very saddend to hear of the untimely death of Kurt and Eric. No words can ever be enough to express the lives that they both impacted. My thoughts are with the entire family.
Dave Rudy
June 11, 2009
To the Harder Family;
I was saddened to hear of the loss of Eric and Kurt. I had the great pleasure of getting to know Eric as a student while I was a teacher in Kahlotus from 1984-1989. He was an outstanding individual and I think back fondly of the great times we had. He was always a caring person, highly motivated, and a pleasure to be around. His legacy will surely pass on through his children, and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family. May God bring comfort to you all during this challenging time in your lives.
God Bless,
Dave Rudy
Rachel Keast Mix
June 11, 2009
Dear Harder Family,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. While I have not been back to Kahlotus in many years I have wonderful memories of Eric from my school years. As I have read the articles and comments from others I see that both Kurt and Eric grew to be exceptional men. It will be a great loss to all who knew them. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Steven Turner
June 10, 2009
Dear Harder Families,
My sincerest condolences on the loss of Kurt and Eric. I went to grade school with Eric during the years my father pastored the Assembly of God church in Kahlotus. I remember Eric as always having a great attitude and a fun spirit. I was deeply saddened to hear of the tragic events last Friday and my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this dark time. May God give you strength and courage and comfort in your time of sorrow.
Steven Turner and family
James Pickens
June 10, 2009
Dear Harder Family, I extend to you my deepest sympathy during this time of tragedy. I graduated with your son Eric in 1988. I always remember Him as having an affectionate smile and His laughter as being able to light up a room. He will be truly missed by those of us who knew Him and got to spend time with Him. My wife Amy and I extend our thoughts and prayers out to you and your family during this difficult time. May God help give you the strength necessary to make it through each and every step. God Bless
dan & maryjo ward
June 10, 2009
I only knew the Eric & Kurt from helping them at Smith Truck & Tractor.They had paitents for someone new learning parts,about combines,haybusters ect.and I thank them for that.
A wonderfull family has lost Two Great Men at once.We pray for your healing. May God be with you at this time,when you need him most.
Dan and Maryjo Ward
Dave, Amy, Ellie and Ben Seaman
June 10, 2009
Dear Harder Family: Our deepest condolences, apologies and compassion are with you. In the short time we have known your family it is apparent that "Family" is everything to you and knowing Kurt and Eric puts a special thought in our hearts. Kurt and Eric demonstrated your family values everytime we saw them. Our thoughts and prayers are with during this difficult and trying time.
crystal Q. mei ling inn
June 10, 2009
Dear Harder family,
when i heard of the news i was truly saddened. I knew that two wonderfull kind hearted people were taken away so soon, but i also know that two more angels were created because they were the nicest of people. please take comfort in knowing that your sons and brother are now looking down apon all of us protecting are well being. I didnt know eric but i did get to know kurt a bit. If eric was like his big bro then he was a great person. kurt always seemed to have a smile on his face and a smile i will never forget. once again i truly am sorry for your loss and i hope that you can see how big of an impact these two great men made on this world.
Bill Bordner
June 10, 2009
Its ok
to have a little sunshine on a dark day
to remind me of the way
I remember them best,like-
shaking their hands over a picket fence
or sharing a piece of pie with one fork
their infectious smiles
that lifted me through my own trials
KURT GIVING ME EXTRA POKER CHIPS
because he knew hed win them back anyway
id guess?
you see they never treated you
as an unwanted guest
always a friend
wanting to share a laugh or two with.
and the kids
man they loved the kids
loved to watch them grow
loved to see what they had to show
you see my friends I to know
the pain we must beare
words do not dare take away the sorrow
but queer as it must seem
that this is not a bad dream-
this is what they would want
the smirk of a happy thought
a smile not a frown
a boxer who gets back up
to go another round
a shadow lifted from a town-
the flip of a coin just for luck
never knowing what side came up-
a little sunshine on a dark day
let time become the clay
to remind us all of yesterday
then let us leap into tomorrow
not with faces drowned in sorrow
but fresh as a babies breath
looking for a challenge
being handed another of lifes many tests
always knowing that yes-
Kurt and Eric you were the best
Im playing for second
with the rest-
our deepest sympathy for your families loss
Bill and Peggy Bordner
Larry Olberding Jr.
June 9, 2009
To the entire Harder family,
Although I had only met Kurt twice I had come to know Eric and Terri from the kids participation at the fair.What wonderful, fun and hardworking people they are. My deepest condolences to all of you for this tragic loss. If there is anything we can do to help out please don't hesitate to call. Take care of each other and may God help you through.
Larry Olberding Jr. family
Tom & Nancy Herres
June 9, 2009
Bill ,Vivian,Bill & families , We are so sorry to hear of your LOSS,OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES. SINCERE SORROW FOR YOUR LOSS....PRAYING FOR YOU...TOM & NANCY HERRES, POMEROY,WA.
Jodi Meline
June 9, 2009
Dear Harder Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Though I was not close to Eric or Kurt, I do have fond memories of their laughter and of their kindness. I understand how much they did for the community and how much they were admired. I know that they will be deeply missed by all of those who knew them. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
My Deepest Sympathies,
Ron Roach
June 9, 2009
Bill, Vivian, Billy, and the Entire Harder Family.
I am so sorry for your losses, and my thoughts and prayers have been and always will be with you.
Kurt & Eric have touched many people and we will always carry a piece of them with us, along with many fond memories.
Craig Huffhines
June 9, 2009
Dear Harder Family,
It is with great sorrow that I express my sympathy to your family for the loss of two great young men and two great young Americans. The Harder family has always been a stalwart family in the beef cattle industry. The appreciation of the "Harder" name within the beef cattle industry, and in particular the Hereford industry, knows no bounds. The passion and personality of Eric and Kurt will be sorely missed but never forgotten. My heart goes out to Terri and her beautiful three children, and to you Bill and Vivian, two very loving parents. You are in my prayers. God bess you and keep you.
Craig Huffhines
American Hereford Association
Jill (Meline) Harvill
June 9, 2009
To The Harder Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Eric and Kurt are both such great, nice, funny and kind men and that's how they'll always be remembered. I appreciated that any conversation that we had included laughter and a smile. They will be greatly missed by not only their community but by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing them. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jon & Katy Andrewjeski
June 9, 2009
To the Entire Harder Family,
Words cannot express how sorry we are about the passing of Eric and Kurt. They were both truly wonderful, giving, and hard-working men. When we first came into the communtiy Eric, Kurt, and Terri were so quick to befriend us and we cherish their friendship. They will be greatly missed. May comfort and peace be with your family at this difficult time. God bless.
David and Kim Neff
June 9, 2009
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Your entire family is in our daily prayers.
Love and blessings,
David and Kim Neff
June 9, 2009
Dear Vivian and Bill,
I am sooo sorry to hear of your loss. Eric was such an important part of my high school years. He was my very first crush!!! I loved everything about him. He was smart, charming, funny, compassionate and a great friend. I always thought that i would run into him and his children sometime here in Tri-Cities but our paths never did cross. I have such fond memories of him and my first 3 years of high school. Kurt was a wonderful young man too. He knew I had a huge crush on his brother and we always talked while driving around in his car. Life can be so cruel. I wish that I could help you and your family in some way. My heart and prayers are with all of you. Even after all of these years I have often thought of Eric and how his life had gone. I had always hoped that he was happy. I bet he was a great husband and wonderful father. I am truly sorry.
Sincerely,
Shannon M. Jones (aka Shannon Jacobson)
Ron & Tammy Miller
June 9, 2009
Dear Harder family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss and pray in the days and weeks to come the wonderfuly memories of Kurt and Eric will carry you through. We are praying for you and wish you God's Blessings at this most difficult time.
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