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Brian Chamberlin
January 1, 2007
Brian & family
Our hearts and prayers are with you! Even though I did not have the privilege to know Mr.Allen Elrod it is said that a tree can be judged by the quality of the fruit that it bares. Brian, knowing you and your children is a testimony that Allen Elrod stood out and was a bright light in the forest of men. It is a great comfort to know that his legacy of life and values lives on through you, your children and grandchildren. Much like Abraham passing his heritage through his family that helped mold a nation. I believe that in Gods eyes this is our greatest achievement.
Mat 5:4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
God Bless,
Brian, Mary Chamberlin & family
Jean Weiss
December 29, 2006
Brian,
I wanted to send you a short note of sympathy. This comes later because I know you have been so busy with family. Please know that Greg and I keep you, your mom and family in our prayers and we know that your father is with the Savior and safe in his arms.
Blessings to you,
Jean and Greg Weiss
Jean S. Weiss
Brian Chamberlin
December 29, 2006
dear brian and family,
we were so sorry for you, to hear about your dad's "graduation". i know it must bring great comfort that he was a godly man and now is in the presence of his king. yet it's never easy. we were with you in prayer through this. just weren't able to fly out there. we're in east tennessee, but our hearts are with you.
we'll give you a call soon
we love you and are holding you and your family up in prayer.
brian, mary, lora, hannah & cala chamberlin
And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly:....be preserved
blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Remigio Cruz III
December 28, 2006
May the loss in our world be a gain in the next. God Bless and be strong in this time of mourning and celebration of life.
Dennis & Bonnie Hightower
December 28, 2006
Dear Brian and Lee and family,
It seems so ironic to me that a time that is so joyous for a Christian like you're dad can be so sad for the rest of us. I guess that is the sin of selfishness we are all born with. Bonnie and I join you in rejoicing for your father, but we share your pain of loss.
We are with you in prayer, and hope that the good memories lift you up at this time.
With love in Christ Jesus,
Glen Rhoades
December 28, 2006
Brian and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss, and may God be with you always.
Jordan Gutierrez
December 28, 2006
I am so sorry about your loss. My condolescences to your family.
April Glandt
December 27, 2006
To Brian and the Elrod Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. The Lord works in mysterious ways. When your father is at the gates of Heaven and the Lord asks what his accomplishments in life were, I know that he will point towards his family on earth and the Lord will smile.
I have only known you all since the summer and I can see what a wonderful family you are. You all hold God close to your hearts and it shows. And your father has left a great legacy in each of you to follow in his footsteps, and to pass it forward for many generations to come.
God bless you all.
Bob & Karolyn Brand
December 27, 2006
Brian,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Although this will be a difficult time you will look back and see many good things come from it. The Lord is always opening our eyes to see new things. When mom died I wondered how I could go on but my faith pulled me thru and helped me see the good that came to our family from her death. You are a strong person Brian and God is there to guide you and your family thru this. There will be days when you heart hurts so much you can't stand it, but it gets better with time and keeping the faith your father taught you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
jay jackson
December 27, 2006
Brian and Family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. My prayers are with you,your mother and your family.
Diana Carlos Lynch
December 27, 2006
Brian and Family:
My deepest condolences for the loss of your Father. May Jesus bring peace of assurance that your Father is with your Heavenly Father for eternity and all of Heaven is cheering you and your family on to run the race of life through the blood of Jesus Christ for your earthly Father ran his race and WON. One of his greatest accomplishments in his life was You and Your Family and the man you chose to be today.
With Compassion and Love, Diana Carlos-Lynch and Bill Dias
Andrew Elrod
December 27, 2006
“His wrath’s short-liv’d, his favour’s Life:
Grief may possess the Night,
But joy dispels those stormy Clouds,
At the return of Light.”
Miles Smyth – The Psalms of King David Paraphrased into English Verse (Ps. 30:5)
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-Andrew
(One of many adoring grandchildren)
Will Guinto
December 26, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Barbara Green
December 26, 2006
I pray the love of God enfolds you and your family during your journey through grief. May your hearts and souls find peace and comfort.
Michael & Glenda Holway
December 26, 2006
We're thinking of you and praying for you and your family!
We are glad for your faith in the One True God and the assurance of 'absent from the body, present with the Lord'!
Andrew Elrod
December 25, 2006
Though we all drift to sleep at different times we will wake together at the dawning of a Real morning.
I know you know it, but it’s fun to say anyway:
Papa is beyond fortunate. We are the ones left behind on this deathbed: Earth. While we are dying he, at last, is Living.
-Andrew
Arlene Agoncillo
December 25, 2006
We're so sorry.............. Condolence.......
It's heart warming to know that your father is no longer suffering and has fininshed his course. He is now in a place, where if given a choice to return to this earth as he was before. I bet his answer would be? No way!
Life on earth sucks!
I know you and your family will miss him dearly. You'll see him soon in the holy kingdom.
I can't wait to see my loved one's there too........ I really miss my Mom & Dad.
Life moves on, let's do our best to be, do and have all the blessings God has available for us while we sojourn in this short life........
God Bless you and your family, We love you all......
We truly feel your greif and loss,
Love Always,
Arlene, Adolfo, Priscilla and kids
Agoncillo Family
Steve and Annie Tabb
December 25, 2006
Brian and family, Our prayers are with you and your family at this time of grieving. We have joy in knowing your father went home to our Lord and Savior. The times you shared with your father become even mor vivid in the days to come. My hope is that Christ will ease you and your families burden in this time. God gives us each one day at time and helps us deal with every moment. If Anne and I can help in any way let us know. Your faith keeps you and your family strong.
Nova Pack
December 25, 2006
Dear Brian and family,
Our sincerest love in the promotion of Mr. Elrod, a wonderful spouse, father, father-in-law, grand-father and great grand-father. Although I did not have the pleasure of meeting him, I did know him through your testimony, Brian. He was a great man. He said what he meant, and meant what he said. He was a righteous man, but also very forgiving.
He developed a memorial by his walk with God. There can be no greater testimonial than that. He lived his life to serve the Lord, loved his wife, raised his children, and served his country. He was one who lived a full life, and his lifestyle and motivation for living are patterns for those of us still living.
When you live a life like your father, Brian, then death is a promotion, not a disappointment. When you live a life like your father, death has lost its sting. "So when this corruptible has put on incorruptible, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: 'Death is swallowed up in victory. O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?'" [1 Cor. 15: 54-55]
Your father was like a tea bag. Regardless of the hot water he was in, he changed the environment and the hot watery circumstances into a nourishing drink of life. He added faith to his wife, his children, his friends, and his work place. He will live in the hearts of all those who knew him and loved him. His testimony through you has enriched my own life for the better.
God bless you and your family. We will continue to lift up your mother, Betty, and all of you during this time.
Love,
Nova, Marian and family
Steve Michael
December 25, 2006
Hi Brian,
I just wanted to share with you the entry into my journal just after my father died 3 years ago.
How do I write what I feel about my father of 38 years. how do I relive all the wonderful memories I have.
When I first heard the words of the detective say Joe has passed away, my mind went into a tail spin thinking of all the things I did not have a chance to tell him. He was on his morning jog, followed by getting ready to come over with my mother to my house to spend the afternoon together while they were visiting Florida. I immediately thought this could not happen. I did not tell him I loved him today! How am I going to tell him. I need to tell him! I was looking so forward to seeing him that day, as the last few days I had been to busy to see him. I just want to tell him how much I love him. I has to get to his apartment as soon as possible. I knew, I will be able to find a way to rewind the day enough to tell him I love him before he leaves. Like any of the times we were mad at each other, I could come over and just kiss my dad and tell him I loved him and we were right back to normal. ( I guess what I now learned is we had unconditional love for each other).
I just could not fix this one. As I drove home to him, I realized more and more that I will not have any chance to tell him how I feel about him again. This is the feeling that has most scared me. I tried to get to see his body hoping, I can get him to acknowledge me when I tell him I love him! Well I could not. I have had 3 days to think about this. I am realizing that we both told each other every day and we didn't even realize it. He told me every day how much he loved me by putting his family ahead of himself in every aspect of life. He lived for us. There was not one moment in our lives that he put himself first. If he had to he would walk and take 3 busses to work every day so any of us kids or his wife could drive. Every day that any of us kids, had pain in our lives my dad felt that pain and lived that pain. The thing is , he told us each and every day in words or actions, that he loved us more than anything else, and I could only pray that I did the same for him. I hope I showed him how much admiration I have for him. I hope I showed him how much I learned from him and how much I loved him. The love he showed me will live through me for the rest of my life. I can only hope I can show my family this much love.
Dad, I Love you and will miss you in my life, but I will have you in my heart and soul for ever!
I hope it helps you deal with your loss, as it did mine.
Your friend!
Kim
December 25, 2006
I'm very sorry - death is never easy even if we know they are in a better place. My prayers and sympathy are with you and your family. May you hold on to your favorite memories at this time.
Sincerely,
Siti Ahmad
December 25, 2006
Dear Brian,
I am very sorry about your father. My condolence to you and the family. May his soul rest in peace.
May God Bless you and the family.
Regards,
Julius Masudal
December 25, 2006
Dear Brian,
My condolences to you and your family for the demise of your dad. I feel your loss the same way as I felt when I lost my parents recently. My prayers are with you all. May he rest in peace.
Julius
Rommel Salazar
December 25, 2006
Dear Brian,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad. I pray that the Lord gives you and your family strength and comfort in your time of grief.
Sincerely,
Rommel
Apostle Al and Pastor Loretta Fornis
December 25, 2006
DEAR BRIAN,
MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I LOST MY MOM ALMOST FOUR YEARS AGO AND I STILL MISS HER. HOWEVER, IT DOES GET EASIER WITH TIME. I DON'T LIKE THE OLD SAYING "THEY'RE IN A BETTER PLACE NOW", BECAUSE YOU AND I ALREADY KNOW THAT AND NO WORDS EVER TRULY COMFORT AT THIS TIME...THE BEST COMFORT YOU'LL HAVE IS KNOWING GOD WILL GET YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THROUGH THIS GOD'S WORD SAYS "AND THIS TOO WILL PASS". THE WORD OF GOD ALSO SAYS, "THERE'S A TIME FOR EVERYTHING; A TIME TO LIVE AND A TIME TO DIE; A TIME TO LAUGH AND A TIME TO CRY...MAKE SURE YOU DO ALL YOUR CRYING DURING THE RIGHT SEASON, CAUSE IF YOU DON'T IT WILL COME OUT AT A TIME YOU LEAST EXPECT IT... JUST BECAUSE WE'RE CHRISTIANS, DOESN'T MEAN WE CAN'T CRY. EVEN JESUS WEPT.
IF YOU NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO, VIA E-MAIL, I'M HERE.
PLEASE GIVE OUR CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY.
LOVE,
Carla Novak
December 25, 2006
Dear Brian:
I was saddened to hear about the passing of your father. While I know this is a hard time for you and your family it is also a bittersweet time. You and your family have a chance to celebrate your dad's life and all he leaves behind. Our Lord is wonderful!
For him to bring your father home should be a blessed occasion. As Christians we long to be with him. I did not realize this at all until I found that ultimate love he has for us. I want to thank you, Brian. You have taught me the goodness of our God. Where I used to cry too many times and ask too many questions, of why my dad was taken at his young life and leaving our family in turmoil. I didn't understand. Now, I have that peace. I know that one day I will be blessed to be with him again.
For now, the Lord is still molding me. You will truly miss him and be reminded of him in so many ways to come. The change of seasons, certain smells, phrases spoken, all of these and more will pop up to your thoughts and emotions. This is one of the magical reminders that your dad and the Lord are letting you know, they are there, always. At least this is what I believe.
I pray that you and your family will find all the comfort you so richly deserve. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the spirit of baby Jesus surround your hearts this Christmas, especially.
Love & Prayers,
Rick Aguiluz
December 25, 2006
Our deepest condolences, and prayers are with you and your family in this time of bereavement.
Regards
RICK AGUILUZ & Family
Betty Warner
December 25, 2006
Brian,
My deepest sympathy. It is always difficult to lose a parent, but we know he is with the Lord and not suffering which gives us the strength to get through this time.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Betty Warner
Ray Rodgers
December 25, 2006
2 Timothy 4:6-8 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Praise the Lord, he isn't ill anymore !
David Tate
December 25, 2006
May His peace be with you during this time in your life.
Kind Regards,
David Tate
John Siazon
December 25, 2006
dear brian,
i am very sorry to hear your loss but don't worry, your father is now resting in peace with the Lord. take this as a celebration of life and a beginning of something for him and not an ending. i know you and your family will surely miss him but i know to that each of us will join our departed love ones later.
my condolences to you and your family and don't forget that on monday, it's christmas and we should all, including your dad, be happy for it's our Lord's birthday. next year will surely be a good year for all of us.
john siazon
Wanda Newman
December 25, 2006
My deepest symphony to your family over your loss. I know you will miss him greatly. Our parents are our fortress. I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Wanda Newman
TJ Norrenberns
December 25, 2006
Brian ,
I am sorry to here of your fathers passing. This must be a difficult time for you. You are a great friend and I will pray for
God's peace to carry you through. When you have time, I would enjoy hearing the stories about your family. Merry Christmas,
We love
T.J. and Naners
Mike and Lori Waxman
December 25, 2006
Dear Brian and Family:
With our most deepest sympathy we send our love to you and your family. There are never any words that can quite express one's feelings at this time, but I believe in all your hearts that you know your father has made his journey home, and he will be awaiting his beloved family's return. During this time, the most important thing as you know, is to love one another, and as my mother shared with me two years ago yesterday, before she made her return home, "Always love one another." Our prayers and love are sent to all, and we are here if there is anything that we can do for any reason.
Our deepest sympathy and love,
Lori, Michael, Bill, Mike and Joe
A Christmas wish for all your family during this most heartfelt time
Let "Christmas" come into our World
And bring us Warmth and Cheer,
Bring us faith, in place of doubt
And strength in place of fear,
Bring us Hope and bring us Love
To guide our Hearts forever...
Let "Christmas" come into our World
And bring us ALL TOGETHER
Steve Pryor
December 25, 2006
Elrod Family
I'm sitting at home with my family today christmas day, 15 in my house for the traditional celebrations and yes even I went to church yesterday. My thoughts have been with you these last few weeks and I have seen an amazing Elrod family. Best whishes to you all.
Brian Elrod
December 25, 2006
I am so grateful to have been the 5th child of Allen Elrod. My father is truly a man that loved his family and loved God and is now with the Lord. My heart goes out to you, Mom, during this time. I will be praying for you and somehow we will continue to remember that Dad is with the Lord. May the Lord truly bless and comfort our entire family during this time.
Jim Lane
December 22, 2006
We are praying that God will give you strength and grace during this valley. Sis. Karen, We all miss you, and we know The Lord will help you through this.
Pastor Jim Lane & Calvary Baptist Church, Bonaire, GA.
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