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Aaron Sain Obituary
BETHLEHEM -- Aaron, 18, died August 28, 2004 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, after a 7-year struggle with a brain tumor. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Viewmont Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Layne Smith and Rev. Edward Bolen officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the church.
Born February 6, 1986 in Catawba County, he was the son of Gary and Karen Smith Sain. He was a 2004 Honor Graduate of Alexander Central High School, where he was a member of the Beta Club, Student Council, Varsity Tennis Team and a Morehead Scholarship Nominee. Aaron was also one of the 2003 YMCA Teen Character Award recipients.
Survivors, in addition to his parents, are his brother, Brian Sain of the home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd J. Smith of Lenoir, NC; and paternal grandmother, Louise Sain of Hickory. His grandfather, Harold Sain, preceded him in death.
Pallbearers will be Tyler Hall, Andrew Bolick, Steve Bumgarner, Ron Turner, Andy Hass, and Jason Sain.
Memorials are requested to the Brain Tumor Fund for the Carolinas, c/o Carolinas Neurosurgery & Spine Associates, 1010 Edgehill Road North, Charlotte, NC 28207, ATT: Mary Cloninger.
Bass-Smith Funeral Home is serving the family of Aaron Thomas Sain.
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Kathy Tompkins
September 13, 2004
You have a special place in my heart Aaron, your smile, your spirit and your goodness will remain alive in the hearts of everyone that knew you. Peace be with you. Love, KT
Dear Karen, Gary and Brian,
I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to have met all of you. Thank you for sharing Aaron with me, he will remain in my heart forever. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers these days and that I sympathize greatly with your loss. Peace be with you.
Love, KT
Jessica Ehrat, RN
September 5, 2004
To the Sain Family-
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find comfort, knowing that Aaron will live on forever within our hearts; and may God grant you His peace.
To my Angel Aaron-I am so thankful for the opportunity to know you and your loving family. It was an honor to care for you, and I thank God everyday for bringing your LIGHT into my life.
Love always, Jess
Rev Michael Stone
September 1, 2004
Sain Family
Please know that our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you all. Aaron is in the care of the great Caregiver now. May our Risen Lord comfort and strengthen you with His presence and His Love
Pr Mike and your Mt Pisgah Church family
Laura Pedersen
August 31, 2004
I'm one of the nurses lucky enough to have gotten to care for Aaron and then naturally love him & his family. Sweet, sweet Aaron--I'll see you smile again one day. Love always-- Laura
Rev. Jesse & Hazel Rushing
August 31, 2004
When sorrow comes, God always cares,He knows our grief,He is our strength,He is our peace.May God's loving care surround you & the family during the death of your dear son is our prayers.
Marjorie Markham
August 31, 2004
Aaron, You were a true hero in every sense of the word. You brought joy to many people over your short life. I will continue to pray for your family and loved ones. You will be missed by all. We love you. Margie, Bryant, Brittany, Kayla and Kevin Markham
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