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for Brendan Langford
A friend
February 21, 2010
Brendan, I really dont know what to say. You were an amazing friend, always knew how to put a smile on someones face :D Last week was your birthday. We went to your grave and set off balloons with notes to you and Rocky. I hope you got mine. Love and miss you Bren-Bren
brianna langford
October 11, 2009
brendan- i know i should have commented earlier but i was grieving to much. i know being your sister meant everything to you. i loved talking to you at night and playing footsie during mass. you were the best brother ever. you do not know how much i want to thank you for being there for me. dad is so proud of how you were like an angel from above. you made a difference in everyone's heart but exspecially mine. i love you bro and i always have.
brianna langford
sister and daughter of brendan and rocky langford
July 27, 2009
Hi, this is Brendans cousin LExi, and Rocky's neice I am devasated about my family and even more so about my aunt jennifer and how she is doing. Brianna, Jacqulyn, Ashleigh, I love you guys!!! And I hope you are doing well,
-Alexandra (lexi) W.
John & Peggy Baine
July 6, 2009
Dear Jennifer,
We are friends and neighbors of Kerry & Denny. We have never met, but I wanted you to know that so many people that you do not know and may never meet, are praying for you and your family. We pray that our heart felt prayers help sustain you and the girls in some way during this impossible trial. Just as in the footprints prayer, " it is during these times that he carries you". God bless!
Uncle Jack/Aunt Karen Blume/Kohout
July 6, 2009
Dear Jennifer, Despite our physical distance of so many years, we are able to join the rest of your mother's family in experiencing sorrow at you and your daughters' losses of husband, father, son and brother. We remember you as a small child before we moved to Alaska and have kept up as well as we could on the transitions of your life since then. Although we have not known your children, it is clear from what we have learned from our mutual family members that you have done well with them and that Brendan was an outstanding young man whose accomplishments we would have loved to hear of and celebrate for years to come. Now that his life is complete, there remains much to celebrate. We hope you will hold the memories of your years with him close and share them with his sisters and others who can be inspired by his life. Having also lost a grandson in an untimely and tragic manner, we hope you will reach out to others who understand what you are experiencing. Take care and know that you are in the hearts and thoughts of many, including your Uncle Jack and Aunt Karen in the far north.
Ben L.
July 3, 2009
Brendan,
Man, I'm gonna miss when every time you'd see me in the halls going to class you would yell my name at the top of your lungs and I would yell yours back and no matter the mood I was in, I would always walk away smiling. You had that effect on people. I'm gonna miss how during homeroom we would swap crazy/funny stories about girls or what happened on the weekend. I know me, you, Joe, and Trevor would have had a great sophmore year. You and your family are in my prayers.
Madisen Dorand
July 2, 2009
Brendan-
First, I just want to thank you for being such a wonderful friend to my brother. Though you occasionally had your times, you two always were able to work things out. You've taught him many things since sixth grade (like how to dress to impress 'the ladies' and how to actually hold a door for a girl :), and he is truly a better man now because of you and your father. I will never forget how you played Moonlight Sonata on the piano every night during those two weeks you stayed with us, and am very glad that we were able to treat you to your first ever Chinese take-out : ) . I'm positive your many gifts and talents will be put to use where you are now, and can only hope I will be half the surgeon I know you were going to be. As countless others have mentioned, your smile has brought so much joy to everyone you knew, and will never be forgotten. We love you Brendan and miss you very, very much.
July 2, 2009
Dear Jennifer, Jacquelyn, Breanna and Ashleigh -
You have two guardian angels who will be watching over you each day. It was a pleasure to have met Rocky and Brendan...both such wonderful people. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers each day.
The Beshore Family
Reagan DeGroot
July 1, 2009
Brendan it was so awesome being able to get to know you at Ascension. We had many classes together. It was also nice to see you and your family at church all the time. I remember the times you, Cliff, and I had fun during Tae Kwon Do. I wish you were here right now so I could show you my black belt. Haha. I know you and your dad are with God right now, but every misses you here. You and your family are in my prayers!
Love,
Reagan DeGroot
July 1, 2009
Jennifer:
Our hearts just ached when we heard the news. Please know you, your family, Warren and Brendan are in so many prayers.
With sincerest sympathies,
The Hoff family
Ed Theobald
July 1, 2009
Brendan, I still can't believe this has happened. You always had a smile on and no one could ever make you angry. I remember you coming over once and all you wanted to do was play an old James Bond game. You loved those movies. I will always miss you.
Audra Richardson
July 1, 2009
Dear Mrs. Langford,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your son and husband. While we have never met, I had the great privledge to have had Jake Ritz in my life and part of my family as my son Zachary's best friend.
Although I didn't know Brendan, I can be 100% sure that you raised an outstanding young man of character because that's who Jake was, and what he demanded of himself, he expected in those with whom he surrounded himself. For that reason alone, I am sure that your son and husband were extraordinary people, as must be the Beckerles. I can not imagine your sorrow at this time, but I pray for you and your family and am so very sorry for your loss.
I do not understand God's plan, why the lives of these wonderful individuals were taken from us so soon. I'm thankful to your family for giving Jake the experience of this fishing trip. I saw the photos and can tell with absolute certainty they had a fabulous time. Jake loved fishing and spending time with friends so very much, and if God was going to choose this time to call him home, I am glad he went doing something he loved so much.
I will be thinking of and praying for your family. May Brendan, your husband, and Jake rest in peace.
Ms. Dorand
July 1, 2009
Brendan,
How can this be? Always a smile on your face--always the optomist in every situation. You were an incredibly special young man and I'm grateful that you and Trevor were so close. I will miss hearing your voice coming from my backseat, your BIG smile, your genuine laughter (remember the "quote" you asked me if you could use?), your observations about life and women, your attempts to explain the liberal media to my son :), your beautiful loving heart....the love in your eyes last April when you told me "it is hard for you and your sisters when your mom and dad travel on vacation, but it is SO worth it when they come home and they look so young and so happy together". Brendan, I guess now it is your mom and sisters that will have to think about you and your dad being away on vacation, until you are all together again someday. I trust that you and he will be closely watching over them each and every day until then. We will cherish the time that we got to spend with you while you were still here, and you will always be alive in our hearts. Trevor has promised to be a stand-in for you if Jacquelyn, Brianna, or Ashleigh ever need the hug of a big brother. We love you and miss you dearly.....
June 30, 2009
Dear Langford Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember seeing your family at mass every weekend together & Brendan's smile. Peace to all of you.
The Schmank Family
June 30, 2009
Jennifer
There is not one specific thing that I can say to make this any easier. I have said many prayers for your family,that some how,some day you might find peace and serenity. You were blessed to have found a wonderfull husband and son. Keep their memories alive forever.
Val Whitney (I worked with mom)
Tara Rice
June 30, 2009
Brendan-
I would like to start by saying how blessed I was to have you in my life. You touched my life along with many others. You and your dad were such terrific people and you will be greatly be missed! I will always remember being in your homeroom for both fourth and fifth grade and you always had a smile on your face, always. I will be praying for you, your dad, and your family. Love you man.
God bless!
Dianne DeGreeff
June 30, 2009
Jennifer and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for all of you.
Ashton Lichvar
June 30, 2009
Brendan,
I just want to start off by saying God bless you. We went to Ascension together and we sat next to each other for years. What I remember most about you is how you would always tell me how you were going to grow up and be a pilot and your dad was going to teach you how to fly when you grew up. I can honestly say I am a better person because I met you. I am going to miss you. Your in my prayers always.
Kaitlyn L.
June 30, 2009
Dear Brendan,
You were a great guy.
You were funny and smart and very nice.
You and your dad will truly be missed.
I always will remember your dad carving the pumpkins for us!
We had some great times at Ascension and you were fun to have in class! You are in a better place now, rest in peace. Watch over your family and friends, we miss you so much.
Meghan Moloney
June 30, 2009
Brendan, I remember when your dad would come in every Halloween and show us the carved pumpkins that he did. You would always help him tell the story of how the jack-o-lantern came to be. We will miss you and I'm sure everything is great in heaven! My family is praying for yours.
June 30, 2009
June 29, 2009
My prayers and sympathies to your family on the loss of your beloved Father and Son. May God Bless you and guide you through this difficult time.
Kimberly Jenkins
June 29, 2009
Dear Jennifer,
I keep remembering over and over again the first time I met your beautiful son, Brendan and your husband Rocky...On Christmas eve at Aunt Joanie's when Brendan was under 2 :-) He LOVED looking at the l;ights on the Christmas Tree...his smile was soOOOO BIG. :-)
I cant believe this has happened. My heart and soul are with you and your girls...and all those who have been touched by this tragic loss.
Love,
Kim Jenkins, and Brian, and Phil Campbell
I LOVE U!!!!!!!
Madeleine Bulte
June 29, 2009
Dear Brendan,
i first want to say i love u. i love all the nights we spent talking on the phone til midnight. i remember the 1st time we actually met after talking on face book back and forth for a week or 2. We went to the zoo with my family - it was the most awkward thing ever.LOL i also remember the time we went to my lake house & how u loved to ride the jetski with me. We were supposed to go again soon and i am so incredibly sad. u used to call me your angel & now i know you are my angel in heaven. please watch over me. i really, really need u. u TRULY were the best boyfriend ever. Love Always, Madsie Angel Bulte
Steve
June 29, 2009
Brendan, you were a joy to know and to coach. I remember your 1st baseball & soccer practices (@ age 5!) thru your last game (Fri June 19). Will never forget the smile on yours & Rocky's face when you got that clutch hit (knocking in 2 key runs)-your father was beaming like the day you were born! It was your last at bat, and I will never forget. Brendan, you taught me more than I ever taught you, and I will never forget your: dedication, determination, sportsmanship, and most of all - that beautiful SMILE! Cheers, Brendan, and I will never forget you. Coach Steve
Jacquelyn Langford
June 28, 2009
Dear Brendan,
I know that you will never get this but you were the best brother in the whole wide world. You were funny, honest, cute, loving, lovable, and most of all the best. I was looking forward to going to the Jonas Brother Concert with you, but things happen. I think you would like it if I became friends with Madsie and took her to the concert. She might like it to. Just think that your in a much better place then we are. Tell dad not to have to much fun without me. And that are trip to Europe will be moved until we are together again. I love you and dad so much and I hope that we will be together soon.
Love,
Jacquelyn
XOXOXO
A friend
June 28, 2009
Dear Brendan,
When I found out this terrible news, I was devestated. Even though we didn't talk much, you were very funny. You are missed dearly and people love you very much. You are in my prayers and thoughts. Yes, you are more important then Michael Jackson or Ferrah Fawset or Billy Mays ALL TOGETHER. We miss you and love you dearly.
Jamie hurwitz
June 28, 2009
Brendan
you where anamzing person a frined,Brother,and a son and you will be misted deeply everyone missis you and love you from all of are frineds i rember the frist time i met u was at my partyy and then we where frined after you are a grate person and it was not time to go
RIP
Jamie
Carrie Riefle
June 28, 2009
Mrs. Langford,
My heart is aching for you and your family. I really enjoyed my two years with Brendan Junior School, kind and helpful, he always had an interesting story to share with us.
Love,
Ms. Riefle
Carter Gage
June 28, 2009
Brendan,
Michael Jackson, Ferrah Fawcet, Billy Mays... yet all of these passings mean nothing in comparison to yours. I'm so sorry we we're never better friends, and I'll always remember the memories we shared in our two years together at Priory. To your family, remember the Gage family has you in their prayers, because when all might be lost, one can always find condolences in the Lord.
"Listen, late last night, I heard the screen door swing,
And a big yellow taxi took my girl away
Now don't it always seem to go
That you don't know what you got till it's gone"
Love Always,
Carter Gage
Quinn Warner
June 28, 2009
To my cousin Brendan and my Uncle Rocky: I love you guys so much. I will miss you terribly. I am praying for you guys and I am going to see Aunt Jennifer and the girls later on tonight. I am praying for you guys and I am crying very hard now. I love you so much.
June 28, 2009
Dear Jennifer and girls--Words cannot express how sorry we are for the loss of Rocky and Brendan. Please know our family will be there for your family for absolutely anything. Try to focus on the beautiful memories of them. Our prayers are with you. Love, Cathy, Bill, Bill jr, and Patrick Bowey
Cathy Bowey
June 28, 2009
Dear Jennifer and girls-Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Our family will always be here for you for absolutely anything. Try to focus on the beautiful memories with your wonderful husband and son. Brendan was one of the most respectful, polite, caring young man you could ever meet. You are in our prayers. Love, Cathy, Bill, Bill Jr, and Patrick Bowey
Julia Gassert
June 27, 2009
Dear Brendan,
I'm so glad i got to spend many years at Ascension with you. I always remembered you as the nice guy with the coolest dad who could carve the best pumpkins i have ever seen! You were such a great person and I'm sure your enjoying your time in heaven. May you and your father rest in peace. I will be keeping your mom and sisters in my prayers.
June 27, 2009
Brendan, you were such a nice guy and were such an upbeat person walking around the SLUH hallways. We love you brother and we will never forget you, ever.
Natalie Wong
June 27, 2009
Jennifer,
I am so sorry for your loss! I can't believe this happened!! My heart goes out to you and your family. Please know that my family is praying for yours and that we are here for you if you need ANYTHING. We may not always understand why such things happen....but never forget the beautiful and wonderful times you had with Rocky and Brendan. However short it was......they made a difference in this world! May they rest in peace. May you also find peace. We will continue to pray for you and your daughters.
Natalie Wong and Nikki, Billy and Madi Berberich
Anonymous
June 27, 2009
To the family of Brendan: I am always there for you and know that Brendan is in no suffering at this very moment. God Bless you and know that you are loved!
Ashley Arceri
June 27, 2009
Brendan,
Im so glad i got the chance to know you. And attend Ascension with you. Your were always nice and happy and very smart. Ill always remember you and your dad carving pumkins for Halloween. Youll be well missed. My prayers are with you and your family. May you and your father rest in peace.
Elaine Poeppel
June 27, 2009
Dear Jennifer & Girls,
Words are hard to come by at a time like this. I can only imagine your heartbreak at such a great loss.
As I spent time with your children,I discovered their many talents and special gifts.
I have some great memories of Brendan.
He was always respectful, even when things got a little crazzy. Especially when I was singing with the girls, washing his uniform the wrong way, asking him silly question about football, or driving him to school in my Van! Girls, you know how he loved that! We always had the oldies on the radio and he remembered the artist or group better than I did. He was bright, happy, and proud of his family.
He loved and respected his Dad and shared many family pictures of the special events of his life. He loved you all very much. I would like to leave you with a quote that hung in my church when I was growing up. It still brings me peace at times like this, I hope it will you too.
(author unknown))
"Death Is Not Extinguishing The Light,
It Is Putting Out The Lamp,
For The Dawn Has Come."
I truly belive this. Girls, I am
here for you always - always.
Love, Ms Elaine
"
Nick Krueger
June 27, 2009
Brendan, I went to school with you at Priory for 7th and 8th grades. You always had a smile on your face and I remember you for that and your courage. I was proud to call you one of my classmates. Thanks for the memories buddy.
your friend, Nick Krueger
Daniel layton
June 27, 2009
Rest in peace! I know your in a better place!
Sami Hessler
June 27, 2009
Brendan, I am so greatful of the many years I have known you. You were always kind to everyone and you were an all around great person.
May you and your dad rest in peace.
Lydia Frank
June 27, 2009
I was lucky to know Brendan when we both went to school at Ascension. He was always nice to everyone, and I hope he rests in peace.
I would like to offer my condolences to the Langford family. My prayers are with you.
Ana Rosales
June 27, 2009
Brendan,
I'll always have good memories from when we went to Ascension. Every year during Halloween you and your dad brought carved pumpkins to school and they were amazing. I'm glad I got to know you because you were a great person, and im sure youre in a much better place. I'll keep you're mom and sisters in my prayers. May you and your dad rest in peace. You'll both be missed greatly.
Ana Rosales
June 27, 2009
Brendan,
I always have good memories from when we went to Ascension together. I remember you and your dad brought carved pumpkins every year during Halloween and they were amazing. I'm glad I got to know you because you were a great person, and im sure you're in a much better place. I'll keep your mother and sisters in my prayers. May you and your dad rest in peace.
Aidan Talerico
June 27, 2009
Brendan, I was lucky to know you and have you as a fellow classmate during your time at Ascension and SLUH. Where ever you are, I hope you rest in peace.
I would like to send my condolences to the Langford family, as the sudden loss of a son and husband must be devastating.
June 27, 2009
Jennifer and girls, my heart goes out to each of you. I am holding you in thoughts and prayers. I have such wonderful memories of all of you coming to share your Halloween costumes over the years. There are not enough appropriate words anyone can say right now. May God hold you in His strong arms as only He can. With love and hope. Your neighbor, Carla Thomas
June 26, 2009
Brendan, I've known you since we were little a ascension. You went to school with me at Priory. Even though we werent best friends I knew that you were kind and genuine.
So say it loud and let it ring
We are all a part of everything
The future, present and the past
Fly on proud bird
You're free at last.
Rest In Peace Brendan
Sincerely,
Alec Atkinson
A Friend
June 26, 2009
Fallen Sparrow
(G. Bradford)
A sparrow fell, and no one heard.
No body cared. It was just a bird.
From all the numberless flitting throng
of sparrows,who would miss one song"
But God leaned down and whispered, "I care,
That was one of My sparrows, and I was there."
A beautiful boy, all sunshine and laughter,
(And sometimes scolding, with kisses after!)
And hurts to smooth over, and deed to applaud....
A beautiful boy fell! Where were you, God?
A boy fell! God why weren't You there?
If you're God at all....then You could have prevented
This nightmare of pain! So you must have consented,
I've always believed You Were loving and good,
I'd like to believe still, if only I could.
But God, if You love me, how can You allow
such unbearable pain as I'm feeling right now.
Such helplessness...helplessness...bitter Regret...
So many tears that have fallen and yet
So many more that are still locked Inside.
Oh God...out there somewhere...have You ever cried?
I'm not even sure, anymore that You are real,
But if You are God...do you care how I feel?
**********************************************************
Beloved I care in the midst of your grief.
In the midst of your stricken and crumbling belief.
In the midst of the blackness of total despair.
in the midst of your questioning, child... I am there.
"In the midst!" Not far off in some vague fifth dimension,
But there, where you are, giving you my attention.
My constant attention....and not just today,
Since before you were born, I have loved you this way.
You're important to Me, every hair on your head
I have numbered Myself, can these tears that you shed
Go uncounted.......unnoticed? Nay, child, here I stand
Close enough that each teardrop falls into My hand.
I know what you suffer, I know what you'll gain,
If you'll let Me walk with you into your pain.
I'll carry your grief, and your sorrow I'll bear.
You've only to reach out your hand....I am there.
Fear nothing for your dear son.
He is safe in My house, and all heaven's a whirl
With the ring ofhisr laughter, his quick eager smile,
And the things he's saving to show you "after awhile"
Yes, I could have prevented... but, child, you can't see,
With My perfect wisdom, trust him to me.
Of course, you will miss him, but while you are weeping,
Remember, it's only his body that's sleeping
His "self" is awake, wide awake As I said,
I am God of the living, not God of the dead.
Let Me walk with you now, through the long heavy days.
Let Me slowly begin changing heartache to praise.
Take hold of My hand child, take hold of My love.
I will lead you to joys that you yet know not of.
Your faith may be weak, and your trust incomplete,
But I'll walk not too fast for your stumbling feet.
Mark Cummings
June 26, 2009
Dear Langford family,
I had the honor of teaching Brendan last fall in the Freshman Film class. He was a true joy to teach. I was telling my wife this evening that I think I never saw him without a smile on his face that entire semester. May he and his father rest in peace. Our prayers will be with you.
Mark Cummings
SLUH
June 26, 2009
" Brendan, i had a great time playing baseball with you throughout the years; you were a cool dude and will be missed." Alec Maglione
June 26, 2009
Brendan, you were a great coach, friend, and mentor. You will surely be missed.
Tommy
June 26, 2009
Brendan, you were always such a polite and mature young man. I enjoyted watching you grow up. It just doesn't seem fair that that you are gone before you got to grow up completely. I know you are with Jesus and I am sure the first person to greet you in heaven was my grandma because she adored you from the time you were born. May God comfort your family and know our prayers are with you.
All our Love,
Ann and Dodie Madden
Jenna Good
June 26, 2009
Dear Langford family,
Although I only met Brendan once, I could tell he was a good son, brother, and friend. He brought joy to a room with his smile and happy mood. May he rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Jenna Good
Kim Walsh
June 26, 2009
Brendan, may you rest in Peace. We will surely miss you in the halls of SLUH. Peace to your family.
Mrs. Walsh
SLUH
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