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Marshall O'Connor Obituary
Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday in the Klein Funeral Home Chapel, Spring. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Heart Association, 2401 Scott Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76103, or the James M. "Jim Bob" Norman Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 17005, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Marshall was a loving young man, a big brother to all the neighborhood kids and a special big brother to Joe and Jake. He loved to fish and surf, and always wished to grow up and live at the beach. He tried every sport and settled into a love of lacrosse, playing on the Klein Oak varsity team for three years. His friends and family will always remember his sense of fun, that he was a true friend who could be trusted, and who looked forward to his graduation from Klein Oak High School in 2004.
Survivors: Parents, Mike and Lacy O'Connor, brothers, Joseph and Jake; father and stepmother, Mark and Robin Nurdin, and their sons, Tyler and Hunter, of Fort Worth; grandparents, J.C. and Sylva Schneider; grandmother, Mary Nurdin; great-grandmother, Constance Schindler; aunts and uncles, Nancy and Mike Vickers, Dana and Rick Weber, Jim and Aida Schneider; Pam and Don Rodgers; numerous cousins; and many dear friends at Klein High School and throughout the community.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marshall O'Connor
Mom
July 10, 2004
Dearest Marshall:
You know that letting you go is the hardest thing we have all ever done, but the world forced us to do just that. And now it is time to also let your book be closed. So I'd like to make this last entry to tell you that, while the book is gone, your life will never be over as long as any of us are here to tell your story. So many wonderful and funny days have been shared with us, days we would have never known of had you been here, and I am so grateful to know that you were such a unique young man. I know now that you would have had a charmed life, just a continuation of the life you lived so fully in seventeen short years. So, just like all your friends' parents are doing, we are letting you move on, them to college, and you to our loving thoughts. I will shed a tear for you every day, but know that now so many of them are happy tears.
Love, now and always,
Amber Bailey
June 12, 2004
Lacy & Michael
My family and I recieved your card this week. I just want you to know how much i love you and michael and the kids. All of you mean so much to me. You are in my prayers. And I pray everday that God will continue to give you and michael a peace that passes all understanding. So I love you guys and i am praying for you and your family everyday.
Mike Hardisty
June 10, 2004
Hey bro,
Yesterday marked at time in my life that i will never forget, it was the year anniversery if your passing. I can't believe it's already been a year, it seem to be so long ago but yet i feel like i saw you yesterday. I wish you were still here so that you could come play lacrosse with Eric, Alex, and me at aTm so it could just be like old times. We all miss you so much. Peace out bro.
Mike and Lacy,
You have been more of a help tome then you could ever imagine and i'll never be able to thank you enough. I only hope that I help you get through this half as much as you two and the kids helped me. You are always in my thoughts. Thank you
Kirby Lyles
June 10, 2004
Well Marsh, the past year has flown by and god I miss you so much. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you and wish so badly that I could see you again. Even if it was just for a little bit. I would give anything just to have one more hug, one more laugh, one more smile, one more memory. There's so much more I want to say but when it comes time to say it I can never find my words, but I know you can hear me. So I guess I just want to say I love you so much and I miss you and I wish we could have you back. So until we meet again Marsh i'll hold you and all of our memories in my heart. I love you and I will see you later.
Love Always and Forever,
Kirbs
Michael and Lacy,
I just wanted to thank you for letting me into your family. You are amazing, strong, loving people and I'm not sure I could have done this without you guys. This was a painful year and the all the time I spent with the two of you and Joe and Jake and Katie eased the pain alot. I love you guys so much and I don't know what I would have done without you.
Stephanie Rainbow
June 9, 2004
Marsh-
I can't believe that's it's been a year now. It's been hard year not having you with us. I would do anything for you to be here with us today, but I know that you're in a better place. You have an awesome family! None of us would have made it without them. They have been such an awesome support. I'll always love and remember you!
Steph
Mom
June 9, 2004
Oh Sweet Boy,
It can't have been a year since you've been gone, but sometimes it seem like a lifetime. As I sit here waiting for 12:37 to pass I miss you and want you just like I did one year ago. We love you and cherish every memory that we hold so dear.
Meghan Thrower
June 9, 2004
Marsh - Well tonight is June 8th, 2004. Right now as I am writing this, 11:30 PM is nearing all too quickly - a moment in time exactly one year ago that I never imagined would ever be such a precious memory to me. The last moment I'd see you - the last time I'd see your face - the last time I'd hear your voice - the last time I'd see you walk away... I know I haven't written in here much. Actually, I've only written once - it's still just as hard as it was a year ago. It doesn't get easier, I suppose you just get more accustomed to trying to handle it. I miss you so much. Like so many people I can't put into words what you mean to me, what you were to me, and the complete difference you made in my life. I tell you that everyday in my prayers and pray that you can hear me and that you're lookin our for all of us. This year has been a busy one... 18th birthdays, college applications, graduation...many good times but many hard ones - I would trade anything to have shared those memories with you. It's hard to believe that in one hour it will have been one year since the accident. In 24 hours - one year ago my life was changed forever- i'd heard the news, been to the hospital, seen your parents- what a day. And though the devestation of that day will never be forgotten, the celebration of who you were still stands so strong and says so much. I love you with all my heart kid - You were the best friend anyone could have - and I'm so thankful you were mine...
Mike and Lacy - Thank you for everything you have been to all us too. I got your card - and I think I speak for all of us when I say that we needed yall just as much as you needed us and we are so grateful to have had yall along this rough road also. You are two of the most amazing people I've ever met, you are so strong and such wonderful parents. You're in my prayers -
May 17, 2004
Hey Marsh!! Well its been a while since I've signed this thing but that doesn't mean I'm still not thinking about you constantly! Prom was this weekend and I missed you so much. It was so hard just having the usual group all together and not seeing you there. I missed seeing your sweet smile just light up the whole room. We got our yearbooks on friday and there was a whole page dedicated to you, it was so sweet and so sad. Graduation is coming up and its going to be difficult to walk without you, but I know you'll be there in spirit watching over all of us! I miss you with all of my heart and I love you so much!
Ann Patrick
April 4, 2004
May god be with you and your family this Easter season. Love Ann Patrick
Ann Patrick
March 22, 2004
Dear Mr.& Mrs. O'connor, I feel like I know your family. I'am the granddaughter of Alys Patrick. She has always spoke so highly of your family and how nice you have been to her. When I heard about your son I put your family on the prayer chain at my church Advent Luthern. I just never knew this message board was here until recently. May god continue to be with your family. Love Ann Patrick
alys patrick
March 20, 2004
Dear Lacy and Mike: I was looking at the Guest book of Marshall and realize we have an important day of remembering to share. My daughter was also born on the 26th of February. She has been gone for eight years now. I wish I could say the hurt goes away., but now it is a comforting hurt that I had her for the many years I did and I often pick up a card or a picture and realize what pleasure she gave to me.You are so fortunate that your son's many friends silll share the parts of their life that made him who he was. Love you both. Alys
February 26, 2004
Happy 18th Birthday Marsh! I would give anything for you to be here today and celebrate 18 years, its so hard without you. You meant so much to me and all of us and you still do mean so much! I miss you tons and I LOVE YOU!
Mom
February 26, 2004
I have not written any messages here yet, but it seems like today is the perfect first time: At 4:41pm on Wednesday, February 26,1986 you and I first saw each other. I hope you weren't dissappointed because I was in love at first sight. There are so many things about the last year that I can't believe, and the thing most hard to believe is that precious moment, frozen in my memory, was 18 years ago.
Not a single day goes by that I don't ask God to hold you for me, that I don't talk to you just as if you were here beside me, that I don't tell Joe, Jake and Katie a story about their brother, that I don't recall what you would have said or done during a moment in our daily lives. I know you are in Paradise because you told me so the last time to came to visit, and I squeeze that knowledge with both my hands when I get sad.
I hope you have a great time with us tonight as we celebrate your birthday. We'll miss your body but we'll always have your spirit right where it should be, beside us and inside us.
I love you, Sweet Boy
Lace
February 26, 2004
Hey Marsh Ba Barsh-
Well, tomorrow is the big 1-8. I can't beleive it... I wish so bad, more than anything, that you were here with us to celebrate tomorrow. It's going to be hard without you. I miss you so much, and although I have been unable to sign in a long long time, not a day goes by that I don't think about you, and that I don't wish I had you here to talk to. I miss you, and love you with all my heart Babe..... -Love, forever and for always, Ace of Bace Lace
Elizabeth Graves
February 17, 2004
*~Marsh~*
Hey sweetie, its been awhile. I think about you everyday and I miss you so much! Not one day goes by that I don't think about you! Marsh life has been hard lately, it has been a tough year, but I know you are right here with me always looking out for me! Thank you so much Marsh! I love you and miss you more and more each day! I'll talk to you later! Hey your birthday is coming up soon, huh?! I can't believe it, time is flying by!
I love you Marsh,
*Elizabeth*
February 14, 2004
Hey Marsh!
Happy Valentines Day!! I miss you so much! Lately theres just been so many reminders of you and I can't stop thinking about you! I know you're watching down on Kara so please help her heal quickly! I love you so much!!
Mike Hardisty
January 24, 2004
Hey bro,
it's been a long time since I've signed this thing, so i thought i should. The lacrosse team is looking really good this year. We already won the Cy-Fair tournament, which was really awesome, beaceause we decided to dedicate the tournament to you. Your family came out to the last game and after the game they presented us with a trophy which we gave to your parents. Your mom looked so happy. All the jerseies have your number on the left should, and everyone seems to have something to remember u by when they play. I just wear the shirt they made with ur pic on it under my lacrosse shirt, and i arm band u left in my car a long time ago. I know u're out there with the guys playin just like u should be and helpin them out, i just hope u're proud of everything they've done so far. This year just hasn't been the same without u, we miss u Marsh.
Jill Murphy
January 21, 2004
...:~*MaRSH*~:...
Hey sweetie! I miss you so much. Not a day has gone by that I dont think about you more and more. This year has been really tough for me. Everyone seems so excited to be a senior. I don't. I wish you were still here to make me laugh and smile. So that I could scare off all the girls that wanted you. Then maybe I'd have more of a reason to go to school. I would do anything in the world to hug you one more time. I miss you so much. Well I just wanted to tell you that I was thinking about you. I love you Marshmellow!
January 18, 2004
Hey Marsh!
Senior year is flying by. Everyone is talking about prom and senior skip day and all the other "senior stuff" at school. I really wish you were here to go through all of it with us. We miss you and love you Marsh!
January 2, 2004
Happy New Year Marsh! I wish so much that you could be here with us to celebrate, but I know you're watching down on us from heaven. I still think about you all the time and you will always be in such a special place in my heart. I miss you and love you!
Amber Bailey
October 27, 2003
I didn't know Marshall as well as many of you did, but he was really special to me. I first met him when I met Lacy and Michael (they are really good friends with my parents who are foster parents as well). My parents had Jake and Joe before the OConners did. Well the OConners and my grandparents and I went to dinner one night at Papa's. It was a Wednesday about two years ago around this time. I was in ROTC and I had a Militay Ball coming up. Well Marshall asked me and I went with him. I had the greatest time. We took pictures...we danced...he made me smile and he was my very first kiss.
I got back from a date with my now boyfriend and my mom told me what happened, I couldn't believe it. I cried. I looked at the picture that was taken two years earlier at my very first military Ball, and I saw that smirk, and I smiled...but it was a sad smile. I wanted to go and see Lacy and Michael but I remember when my little brother died I wasn't in the mood for company. So I waited until the funeral, everyone had something so wonderful to say about Marshall.
I really miss Marshall, and we might not have been as close as some of you might have been with him, but when someone touches your life the way Marshall did mine it is unforgetable. And I am so proud to say Marshall Ross OConnor is unforgetable.
Marshall- You will be with me forever. I will never forget you and I thank God everyday for you being able to be a part of my life. I love you!
October 27, 2003
Marsh-
Sorry I havent signed earlier, but I just haven't been able to bring myself to. I think about you a lot. I think about all the conversations we had about heaven. Although we talked about "what if we were to die tomorrow, where would we go?" I never really thought it would come that soon. I hear the songs that were played at your funeral all of the time. It still brings tears to my eyes. I drive by the pole quite often because its on my way to school and work and home. I've had dreams of you, dreams that are so real. I had one dream of you that you were at school and I see you there during the day sometimes. Thanks for coming to visit, it helps. I'll see you around Marsh! Love you!
Mike Hardisty
October 11, 2003
Water on the roses are undieing tears
For all the memories made over the years
Though time will come and the pain should fade
The tears and the pedals will always remain
You will never be forgotten, you're here with us to stay
No matter what will happen, your face won't fade away
Nothing could ever take, the memories we have of you
Because you were the person, that everybody knew
I never saw you sad, you never shed a tear
You always had a smile, that would bring somebody cheer
Though we say good bye, it's only bye for now
Because I know there's other times we'll meet again somehow.
Hey bro,
it's been 4 months, what else is there to say. Times have gotten better, but there r still those bad days. The lacrosse team is looking really good for being so early in the season. I know you would have loved to play your senior year, but i have a feeling that you'll be out there with us anyways. We miss you. peace out
.
October 9, 2003
A broken heart, Tear filled eye,
Another soul to fill the sky.
Many memories in my mind,
Some I laugh, Some I cry.
The times we shared, The laughs we had,
These things I miss make me so sad.
Realizing that's all I have to hold on too,
Only memories, Of what once was you.
Missing your laugh, I will never again hear.
That is the reality that fills me with so much fear.
No more smile on your face,
No more warmth of your embrace.
The last hug, The last kiss,
The last "goodbye" leaves me with one last wish...
To have you Marsh, here today,
Never to leave me again this way.
Marsh-
These past four months have been so hard without you. Every day I wish more and more that you would come back. I miss you and I love you so much!
Lacey Horne
October 5, 2003
Marsh:
Hey babe... well tonight has been a really rough night. I finally had another dream with you in it- but this wasn't like the other where I woke up and I was so happy that I got to see you again. When I woke up this time I couldn't stop crying and I had no idea what to do or who to talk to so I just laid there. It never gets easier Marsh, I wish you were here so bad I can't even explain. In my dream I went to hug you and you just dissapeared when I tried to put my arms around you. I had the sickest and worst feeling when I woke up from the dream. Of course I was happy to see you, but it was that I tried to hug you but I couldn't. I love you and miss you so much Marsh.....Thinking of you forever and for always.... -Lace
Chris Fritsche
September 29, 2003
Hey Marshall,
I know we didnt always get along but I did know how special you were. I wish i had the chance to tell you. I was gone for so long and came back to hear the news of ur passing. I know you are with Christ, but i cant help but fight back the tears. You were really one of a kind. May Gods blessings go to your family who now must face this world without your beautiful presence. This is to all the friends you left behind: I know yall are all saddened by his passing but Jesus will help u every step of the way if only u let him. This is to his Family: I know what it is to lose a loved one. Although it cannot compair to the lose of a child, i did lose my mother just a over a year ago. And on top of that i lost my cousin in a car wreck. Please let others be ur strong hold for u to lean on. God Bless and Gods Speed to you Marshall.
Chris Fritsche
(cowboy)
September 23, 2003
Every day thoughts of you run through
Your smile, your laugh, your touch
I miss you Marshall
I miss you so much
I can't help but wonder
If you can see our every move
And how many times
We sit here and think of you
There's always something there
To bring you back to me
Trying not cry
Takes every fiber of my being
Even though you've flown away
I can feel you so near
I will remember you forever
I'll remember with every tear
Until next time. I love you.
September 19, 2003
Life can't continue without you
It's too hard to carry on
I'm so empty on the inside
My life seems to be withdrawn
Endless searching for another,
a substitute at best,
someone I pretend is you
in hopes that I may rest.
Their arms offer no comfort
no solace in their touch
I pretend they all are you
the one I miss so much.
I LOVE YOU MARSH AND I MISS YOU SO MUCH!
August 25, 2003
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Marsh,
We all miss you so much! I just cant believe your not here for senior year. We shared so many memories and there were so many more to be made. I will miss you forever and I love you babe!
August 25, 2003
I find an old photograph
and see your smile.
As I feel your presence anew,
I am filled with warmth
and my heart remembers love.
I read an old note
from many years ago
during a time of turmoil and confusion.
The soothing words written then
still caress my spirit
and bring me peace.
I remember who you used to be
the laughter we shared
and wonder what you have become.
Where are you now,
Where did you go,
When the body is left behind
and the spirit is released to fly?
I miss your being
but I feel your presence,
In whatever form you choose to take,
however you now choose to be.
Your spirit has become for me
a guardian angel on high
guiding, advising, and watching over me.
I remember you.
You are with me
and I am not afraid.
August 24, 2003
Hey Marshall!
It's been a while since I last wrote in here. I have been thinking about you so much lately. It's so weird not to have you with us at school. I walk down the halls and remember where you used to stand and seeing you walk to class. I miss you so so much. The other night when I went to sleep I just started thinking about you and started crying. It still hurts so much to think that you aren't coming back. But I am so glad that I have the memories that I have of you to stay with me always. I love Marshall and miss you more than you will ever know! Keep watching over us from up there Marsh. Until next time!
Mike Hardisty
August 21, 2003
Hey bro,
It's been a while since I've signed this thing. I tried to put another poem on here a little while ago but i guess that there's something on there that the censors don't like b/c they never posted it. I'm starting to get calls from people about lacrosse already, but they found a new coach so this year i'm just going to be an assistant coach. It's going to be so different without you there this year, you've been a part of the team for so long. If anything I was supposed to be the one that left that team before you did when i graduated. I'm glad that I came back though and was able to spend more time with you. It's been over 2 months and I still can't believe you're gone. Your mom wants me to bring all the stuff back to the crash site sometime soon so that it will all be back where it should be. I haven't been there in so long, and I know that it's going to be hard to put all that stuff back and look at that pole again b/c everyone signed the pole and wrote about you and all the thing that poeple put there will be reminding me about you. Your mom even saved the dead flowers b/c she said that if some one put it there that they put it there for a reason so we're not going to move it. Your family has been a great help to me with getting through this, I just hope that I've help them as much as they've helped me. When I went with your parents to the court house down town when Jake and Joe were offically adopted was a good day b/c I haven't seen them that happy since this all happened. The only thing bad about that day was how I kept thinking about how you should have been there instead of me. I know your parents like haveing me there but ever since someone asked me if i was trying to replace you (even though it was in a joking manner because i know they didn't mean anything by it)i just feel wierd about everything I do with your family. OK well no more bad thoughts becuase it is getting better and I don't want it to stop. But we all miss you so much, and i can't wait to see you again, but i know i'll have to wait for a while so i'll see you later bro. peace out
Meghan Thrower
August 18, 2003
Marsh: Hey kiddo. Well I havent done much writing in here lately...well actually at all. Today was the 1st day of our senior year...and i could not get you out of my mind all day...walking by your old locker, walking down those back stairs, the place in the hall I last talked to you...so many memories, hugs, kisses, laughs, and tears. So much of you still remains in that school. Everyone still misses you so much. I still miss you so much. It seems like just yesterday I saw that "cute guy" in my english class freshman year and you let me borrow your sweatshirt and i slept with it that night because it smelt like you. I wish so much you were a part of the memories being made this year and though you're not here in person for some reason I guess a part of me believes that you are right along side of us. Just know I love you...your in my thoughts and in my dreams...
And until we meet again, yours forever and always...
Meghan
Lacey Horne
August 17, 2003
Marsh Ba Barsh!! Babe- tomorrow is the first day of our senior year... I can't beleive it... but what I can't beleive still.. is that you aren't here to go through it with us.. I remember when we were freshman chillin in English like it was yesterday.... It's crazy.... I was with your mom the other day... both of us were having a really bad day- we just sat around for hours talking about you and the infamous marsh-stories, laughin... crying... missing you so much... She told me she had a dream about you-- and you told her that you weren't dead- you just weren't here.... which is true, it's just hard facing that no matter how hard I try- I'll never be able to see you again- never be able to have our talks anymore.... But one day...I miss you so much babe-- and like I said... tomorow we will be seniors.. it's gona be awesome- but it would be that much better if you could go through it with us-- I guess we will have to live it up for you, right man?! lol okay well I love you sososososososo much, and miss you like crazy..... keep watching us and keeping us safe... -Lace (Bzzzzz, lol)
August 15, 2003
Hey Marshall, well as school starts up again for our final year there is a big gap in all of us. You're sopose to be with us. It's been a very hard summer dealing with this, but I miss you more and more everyday. I hope your family is doing a little better. I haven't stopped by to see your mom yet because I don't know if I can do that just yet. I honestly don' think I'm strong enough. I will never forget our memories from Strack through Klein Oak and to Klein Collins! I miss you dearly as well as the rest of us. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER!
August 9, 2003
Some things in life,
are rotten and just unfair,
some people get a good run,
others just don't get their share.
Life doesn't last forever,
sometimes its cut way too short,
try adding up the logic,
and at times it'll come to nought.
You would do anything for anyone,
you would have given them the shirt off your back,
you were kind, generous and caring,
they were qualities that you never lacked.
And some people live their life,
and they get their three scores and ten,
but some don't get to leave their mark,
and others die lonely old men.
But you will always be remembered,
I'm sorry that you were cut in your prime,
there can be no other explanation,
other than it was simply your time.
And everything for a reason,
even though it's not that clear,
but your spirit is with us,
you will always be near.
And so life must go on,
just like it has done before,
just know you'll always be with us,
yesterday, now and for evermore.
Marshall- I really can't believe that it has been two months. Sometimes it feels like you have been gone forever but not two months. This summer actually went by slow and its going to be so hard to start school without you there. I miss you so much and I love you.
Lacey Horne
August 1, 2003
Alone on the beach; staring towards the sky,
Talking to the heavens and begging to know why.
The sky was dark that night- the stars they pulled me in,
Closer to the person that I wished I'd see again...
I wondered if you heard me- pouring out my heart,
And I wondered if you knew how each day now fell apart...
I wondered if you saw me- as I laid there in the sand,
How I wished that you could be there to hold on to my hand.
I talked to you that night; like I always do-
Needing you to be there; helping me get through...
I felt so close to you as I laid there by the sea,
The place that you belonged- where you loved to be.
Are you only in my dreams or are you watching from your star?-
Are you surfing in the clouds? I don't know where you are...
As I stare into the sky- it feels as though you see,
And all this pain I have- you try to set it free...
I catch myself at times forgetting you're not here,
Waking up to realize- in life you're no where near...
For now I'll just lay back, and stare into the sky--
Wishing you were here and always asking why...
Hey Marsh- I just got back from vacation in Mexico and wrote this poem for you one night when I was laying on the beach thinking about you of course. I never really liked the ocean that much until I went there and I fell in love. I didn't want to leave. So many times we were there I found myself just walking away by myself to sit on the beach to stare out as far as I could see- or late at night stare at every star and wonder if you were watching... I missed you so much. I know I was with friends, but I felt so lonely there. Guilty at times because I was there having the time of my life.. and of course it wasn't fair. On our way there- going up into the sky in the airplane, we were going through all clouds and Paige goes "Lace we're close to Marshall"- It was so weird that she said that tho cus both of us just got really quiet and just kept staring out the windows... the whole way back I just kept staring at the clouds thinking of you... missing you more than ever... wishing you were home when we got back... I met someone when I was there tho that was going through the same thing I was, he lost a friend 9 days after you from a car wreck to- I was laying on the beach at like 4 am and he came over and talked to me because I was by myself just thinking and watching the stars and ocean, and I started talking about you to him and he got really teary eyed and started telling me about his friend too... it was so hard for me not to just explode with tears right there but I didn't. Like I've said a million times I know you wouldn't want us to be sad. It's just really hard. I miss you so much Marsh, like everyone does... I love you so much baby-- ... -Love Lace
July 28, 2003
I think of you so often...
I hated seeing you in that coffin.
You should be enjoying your summer..
This is all just such a bummer.
I keep thinking I'll see you when each day starts anew...
But then the sadness sets in...
And I realize I'll never see you again.
Everyone is still so sad...
In you, a true friend we had.
Thank God I have the memories to bring me up when I feel down...
but oh how I wish you were still around.
It's been said before, but I'll say it again...
You will never be forgotten my friend!
Marsh,
We all miss you so much. It's just so hard without you. I know you can see how many lives you touched. It's not fair that your gone.
July 27, 2003
'I try to say goodbye and i choke
I try to walk away and i stumble Even though I try to hide it its clear, My World Crumbles When You Are Not Near!'
Marsh- Sometimes it feels like things are getting better and then I just go right back to missing you every second! It really helps to read everyone else's happy memories that they shared with you. I can't wait to see you again. I love you and miss you.
Jill Murphy
July 24, 2003
...:~*My MaRSH*~:...
Last night I had a dream about you. I went into a restraunt to meet some friends and you were sitting there. I said to you that you weren't supposed to be there. All you said was "Don't tell anyone." Like you were hiding everything and I knew all about it. It was weird. Are you trying to say something to me or help give me closer? In my dream I asked why I was not supposed to say anything and you just walked away. I'm left confused and lonely. Not a day goes by that I dont think about you and miss you. I would do anything to spend another day with you...to call you Marshmellow to your face...to have you tickle me and say "I'm just playing"...to have the old days back. I miss you so much and love you! See ya later!
July 23, 2003
You meant so much to all of us
You were special and that's no lie
You brightened up the darkest day
And the cloudiest sky
Your smile alone warmed hearts
Your laugh was like music to hear
I would give absolutely anything
To have you well and standing near
Not a second passes
When you're not on our minds
Your love we will never forget
The hurt will ease in time
Many tears I have seen and cried
They have all poured out like rain
I know that you are happy now
And no longer in any pain
Marshall,
Its been a month and two weeks now.I don't understand why you had to go. You were such an incredible person and I know now that you can see just how many lives you touched. I would give anything just to see you one more time. School is starting in less than a month, it is going to be so hard to be there with out you. I miss you with all of my heart and I Love you.-mw-
Unknown
July 22, 2003
As I lay awake at night
You're all I think of
And I know you are watching
From up above
I'm anxious to fall asleep
As strange as it may seem
Because I know I'll see you
I'll hold you in my dream
I will tell you that I Love You
Even though you already know
I'll tell you that I'm keeping you
And I'm Never letting you go
For some reason I wake
And I begin to cry
because even in my dream
I didn't say goodbye
MaRsH-hey baby! I miss you soo much. I'm not ready to let go. Its just like life shouldnt go on with out you, it can't. If only I could be with you, but its not my turn to go so until I see you again I LOVE YOU!
Pete Benson
July 17, 2003
Mike and Lacy,
We first met Marshall when you moved in next door to us. He was about 5 or 6. He was a great kid then and grew to be a great young adult. Take pride in the great job you did bringing him up. Now he's in God's hands.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pete and Pat Benson
Jill Murphy
July 15, 2003
...:~*My MaRSH*~:...
It seems like each day gets harder and harder since you left. Each day I feel like joining you and Christopher even more. No one is here for me anymore and my pain just continues to grow. I feel like I am left standing on the edge. I feel that everybody's lifes would be so much better if it was me that they took and not you. I would trade you places any day. You deserve it more than me. You were goin places...I'm left with nothing to look forward to anymore. So for now I'll sit here and cry and write to you in my "Marsh Journal". I plan on reading them to you soon. Til we meet again...see ya later. I love you , My Marsh, more than words can say. Dont ever forget that!
Mike Hardisty
July 14, 2003
They say that with time the pain should fade
But over a month has gone by and still no closure I've made
Each day seems longer then the one before
I hope someday I won't feel this pain anymore
Even though some good has happened since your death
I'd give it all up to give you one more breath
Of life so that we could talk just once more
So that maybe I could finally close the door
And realize what happened and that you're gone for good
But know you'll live in my heart forever the way you should
I doubt there will be a day that will ever go by
That I won't think of you and ask myself and wonder why
You were taken from us at such a young age
The story of your life had just turned its first page
But now your story has ended and there's no more left to write
But your story we'll read forever and it will never leave my sight
So once again i'll try to say goodbye
But I know the tears will still come no matter how hard I try
Hey bro,
for some reason things haven't been getting much better for me, they have a little bit,but at some times it feels likes it's getting worse. The other day i got an e-mail from one of your friends telling me about a dream she had about you and that made me feel little better. I don't think that i'll finally be able to put closeure on this untill lacrosse season starts beause that's were I use to see you the most. It looks like i'm going to be hear for a while so i'm going to help coach the team again this year. All the guys have been talking about how they're going to dedicate the season to you, and i think that if they take it seriously they'll be able to do what we never did and take it to the state championship but that's only if they show up for practice this year. I miss you so much bro and I can't wait to see u again. peace out bro
Me Again
July 13, 2003
You've been gone for a month
and we continue to weep
because you were a guy
everyone wanted to keep
Everyday I miss you,
more and more
My heart is broken and
forever sore
I pray all the time
for you to come home
because with out you
I feel so alone
I want to be with you
but you're in a better place
Looking down upon us
with your sweet smiling face
In my heart
you will remain
until the day
we meet again
Marsh-
Hey babe! I still can't believe that you aren't coming home. We will never forget all of the memories that we have with you. I love you and miss you so much!
Lacey Horne
July 12, 2003
This pain inside my heart- never seems to leave,
Every second without you, is another that I grieve.
All the things we shared; all the times we had,
Life without my Marsh- makes my life seem sad...
I guess I should be happy- if you're in a better place,
If only I could see you; your priceless smiling face...
I miss you more than ever- forever more each day,
Just to see my Marsh- is all I ever pray...
I like to think your safe; watching over me,
And all these tears I cry- I wonder if you see...
This pain seems neverending- I'm bleeding from my heart,
To this day I never thought- my Marsh and me would part...
Hey Baby.. Well, I was at your house yesterday just playin with the boys and I looked up at your picture on the shelve and your Lax stick and then I saw the box... it definetly freaked me out, I didn't know what to do really. I mean, I saw it and thought woa.. this is definetly real, and just stood their with no words..I talked to your mom about her grief counselor and it made me so happy what she told me about her opinion on dying and it just made me happy thinking positively about it (or attempting to). I miss you so much Marsh... not enough words, and not enough tears can even amount to that. At Bolners last night I walked back to his room and he was jammin to your cd and the song "and there ain't no way.. i'm letting you go now...cus i'm keepin you forever and for always" came on and that is def. my song to you and it just kinda freaked me out, and I just turned around and kinda went off by myself until later, me and Bolner sat around talkin about how much we miss you and all the crazy times we had in the Bolner house. Man babe... If you only knew what we were going through..Do you know? That's what I wonder.. I've been through some tough stuff Marsh you know that,stuff I didn't think I could get through... but nothing compares to this, and I don't think anything ever will. You know I love you forever, with all of my heart.. And until I get to see you again, I'll keep writing you before I go to bed in my notebook, and I'll keep writing you the poems... I love you Marsh- and don't ever forget that. -Lace
Me
July 11, 2003
Somehow so much that I see and say or even hear reminds me of you. Everday I think of how you used to stretch your arms behind you and put your hands in my face. Haha for some reason I will always remember that. You made me so happy Marshall. Everything you said and every time you smiled. I can't help but cry every time I read these messages. But there's always something that makes me laugh too. I love that. I miss you so much and will always remember you and the way you made me laugh. Even if you were making fun of me. I love you Marshall. Continue to watch over us down here. Until next time!
Jill Murphy
July 10, 2003
MaRSH,
It's been a month and I still think about you all the time. I would do anything to see you one more time. I miss you so much. I remember the last time we hung out at your house. We watched TV and threw Fruit Loops at each other. You kissed me good-bye and said "I owe you one." Somehow we got on bad terms a while later...we never hung out again. That was hard but I still saw your smiling face every day at lunch and in the halls. Even though we were mad at each other..I still care about you and love you. I always have and always will. You know that I would have done anything for you. No one tells me Marsh stories anymore...they think its too hard for me. (It's not, they help. So ya'll should call me.) I love you more than words can say, My Marsh. I miss you tons. This isn't good-bye though, it's just see you later.
Stephanie Rainbow
July 10, 2003
Marsh-
Hey you! I can't believe that it's all ready been a month without you. We've been spending a lot of time with your family lately, and listening to "Marshall stories." They have been so much help to all of us lately, they hold us all down. I miss you and you are always in my prayers. I'll see you later!
Love, Steph
Mike Hardisty
July 10, 2003
Hey bro,
I can't believe that it's already been a month, I was telling your mom how it has seemed like the longest month of my life. Besides the fuuneral yesterday was the hardest day of my life because I went with your mom to pick up your ashes. Before we left your mom was on the phone with somebody and she said she had to go because " I have to go pick up Marshall" when she said that heart dropped and I couldn't speek anymore. When we got to the funeral home they made us wait in the office, and i know that your mom didn't like that because she just wanted to get in and out of there. When i was standing next to the door of the office i saw a man walk down the stairs hold a box and your lacrosse stick. Right then every memory of you and me with lacrosse and everything else ran through my head. All the memories of me picking you up for practice, and all the things we talked about on the way, every game we ever played together, every time we would go to hooters after the games and practice just to get away. I remembered and saw everything about you in a slpit second, and it shouldn't be that way because we should have had a lot more memories then we had. I still don't think it's fare that you're gone, but i know it's something i can't change. On the way home I carried the box with your ashes in them and your lacrosse stick in the front seat with me and all i could do was stare at your stick and think about how you were inside the box. When we got back to the new house all i could do was hold on to your stick and look at the box, i couldn't speak. I asked Jake if he remembered you and he said yes so i showed him the picture of you next to your ashes and asked who you were."Marshall" with the funny way he said your name and that made me feel a lot better. I know they won't forget and I know i never will either. I can't wait to see you again but i know that it won't be for a long time so just keep an eye on all of us especially your family. peace out bro we'll see eachother again some day
kirby lyles
July 10, 2003
"They tell me you're in a better place,
but selfishly I still want to see your beautiful face.
I'm not sure what I am supposed to do,
now that you're gone and I'm hear without you.
There's a void within in me that I can't seem to fill,
I keep trying but I am empty still.
I wish so bad you'd come to me and things could be how they used to be.
I wish I could hear your voice at least one more time,
but you've been stolen from me and that's a heartbreaking crime.
I miss your laugh, I miss your touch, I miss everything about you,
I miss you so much.
It's so unfair that we had to part,
but until we meet again I'll hold you always in my heart."
Well, a months gone by and it still seems so unreal. There are so many times when i feel so alone and all i want is for you to come back to me. But i know you cant so like i said, until i see you again i'll keep you in my heart along with all of our memories, and i'll look at your picture and i'll read your notes and i'll never forget you, i never could. I love you so much and this isn't good-bye forever, just for now.
Love Always,
Kirbs
Lacey Horne
July 9, 2003
Hey Babe-
I've talked to your mom and she is going to keep this guest book online forever. I guess it's pretty much the only place that we have to sorta talk to you... I write you a lot, It helps, or at least makes me feel better I guess. I spend every second that I can over at the house with everyone- Joe and Jake are doing great, and Mike and Lacy are amazing- I love your family so much its like I never want to leave. We are always talking about you- "Marshall stories" your mom says, lol. After like about 20 one day she said if anyone gets sick of hearing "Marshall stories" they can just leave... but no one ever gets sick of hearing about them. It is kinda sad being there because you aren't there, but it makes things better visiting with them. I hope you're doin okay and watchin out for all of us. We definetly miss you a lot- I know you are just watching us, amazed by how much everyone really cares Marsh... I'll talk to you soon Marsh Ba Barsh, Love you! -Lace
Mary Smith
July 9, 2003
its been a tough month w/o you marsh. we miss you and love you so much. everyday I read this guestbook and it really does help. please keep it online for at least a year.
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July 9, 2003
Marsh
This past month has been so hard without you. I dont know how to handle this besides crying all the time. And I still dont understand whY you had to go. There are so many things that I wish I had told you and I wish we hadnt ended on such a awkward note. Everything that I do somehow reminds me of you. Your smile, the goofy things you said and the songs we listened to. I know that you can see how much everyone is hurting and missing you but a part of me just feels so empty without you. My prayers are with your family and your friends that were as close as family. I miss you so so much marshall and I love you.
-me
Me Again
July 7, 2003
Marsh-
Wow! I can't believe that its almost been a month. I miss you so much. You're all that I ever think about. Its so hard to comprehend that you're never coming back, I just feel like your on a vacation and I'm still waiting for you to come home. I love you!
July 3, 2003
I didnt know Marshall very well, but after his funeral i felt like i knew him forever. Not a day goes by that i dont think of him, everytime i hear those songs, or see a car the least bit similar to his i think of him. I ask constantly why God could take away such an awesome and young person who had so much to live for. But then remember what the preacher at his funeral said, God is mourning too, because this was an accident. i pray every night that something like this doesnt happen again, and i pray for Marshall, his family and all of his friends. I can't wait till the day we meet again in heaven. See you later Marshall!
Me
July 3, 2003
Even though we were never great friends, I think of you every day. I guess it goes to show you what an impression you left on so many people. I listen to songs that make me think of you and your adorable smile. I remember the good and funny times. I miss you so much and think of you constantly. As the days go by it gets better but never easy. You will always be in my heart and prayers and so will your family and close friends. I love you Marshall. Keep watch up there! Until next time.
Joe and Julie McCorkle
June 29, 2003
Dear Mike and Lacy,
I am so so sorry for the loss of your son Marshall. I've heard so much about him. I know you were wonderful parents as you are to Joe and Jake. Words cannot describe what you are going through. If I can help with the Joe and Jake, please call.
Love,
Julie and Joe McCorkle
Lacey Horne
June 29, 2003
Hey Marsh--
I wish so bad you were here right now.. I'm dealing with a lot and I'm getting that feeling that I don't have anyone that I can talk to like you and I talked.. I know that if you were here I could talk to you and you would say some sarcastic BS thinking you were so clever and you would put on the goofy smirk and make me laugh like always, and altogether make me feel better. I wish so bad I could pick up the phone right now and tell you I was coming to hang out like we used to all night and just talk about everything. I miss you so much and I need you right now Marsh.... Love you... -Lace
Mike Hardisty
June 27, 2003
"It's been over two weeks but the pain still remains
But i know u wouldn't want me to so my tears i try to contain
It's been the hardest and longest two weeks i've ever faced
B/c i lost a friend who could never be replaced"
Hey bro, i've written a bunch of those little poem's, they seem to help me out. i'm doing my best but i can't help but think that whenever i wake up that i'll be able to call you so that we could go play lacrosse. Every morning when i wake up is the only time that i feel that nothing is wrong and u're still here and it's the best part of the day but it's also the worst b/c then i have to realize that u're not here. I'm trying my hardest not to shed anymore tears for you b/c i know that u wouldn't want any of us to so every time i get close i just start to think of all the good times we shared and all the funny things u did and i try to laugh and so far it's working. I've been spending a lot of time over at your new house with mike, lacey, and the 2 boys. I think that it's helping both of us but lacey told me to come over when ever i want and i think she's going to regret it b/c i've been over there every day this week. Jake and Joe are great and i know u loved them very much, and i know that they won't forget u. Eventhough it was only for a short time i know u had an impact on their lives. There's so much more i want to say to u but i'll just have to wait to see u again but for now peace out bro
Jill Murphy
June 26, 2003
Marsh-
These past two weeks without you have been hard, but I'm getting stronger everyday. There is not a moment that goes by that I don't think about you and what I would have said or done different if I knew that would be your last day. I wish that the last time we talked we weren't fighting but all I can do is wait for the day we meet again to make it right. I've made a picture of you to take to the site, but I haven't gone out there yet. Marsh, thanks for all the good times. All the times you made me smile, laugh, and brought butterflies to my stomache. I even thank you for the tears during all the stupid arguments we had. And thank you for all the memories we made...both good and bad, happy and sad. All the time we spent together really meant alot to me. You know that I love you and care about you so so much and nothing will ever change that. You will always be MY MARSH....and Marshmellow.(ha ha!) and I'll always be...the nickname you gave me. I want alot of the girls to really consider starting the girls lacrosse team in your memory. I think it would be alot of fun and it'll make you proud. I have so much more to say to you and more feelings to let out. But for now...see ya later! I'll be missing you...and love you forever and for always.
Melyssa Clark
June 26, 2003
Hey M-
I didnt know you very well, but i would come out to the Lacrosse practices and take pictures of you guys for newspaper. I send out all my love to your family and friends.. We'll miss you next year.. Much Love.. <3
Lacey Horne
June 26, 2003
Marsh Ba Barsh-
It's just been a little over two weeks since you've been gone but it seems like forever. I constantly catch myself wanting to call you but then remember I can't...Whenever I am on 1960 and pass by your work I still look for you car like I used to, but then two seconds later I realize I won't see what I'm looking for..I miss you so much Marsh it's not getting easier. I had a dream today when I took a nap- It was just like my poem to you, we had one more day with you.. But it was weird- we all knew what was going to happen and we were already at your funeral but you were there with us- and after it was over before we went to Truxtons- I grabbed your arm and said "Marsh I want to sit down and talk because I have so much to say"- and you just started crying- I woke up after that.. it seemed so real so I reached for the phone to call you- but of course realized I couldn't. I feel bad that I haven't gone to see the boys in a while but I promise I will- I miss you so so so much and I do more everyday- I pray that you always are watching us, protecting us, and waiting... I love you baby-
-Ace of Bace Lace
Sarah Thompson
June 24, 2003
Two weeks ago Marshall took a very big part of me with him- a part of me that will can never be replaced. But he left an even bigger part of him with me that I will have forever. I am so lucky to have known Marsh, and even luckier to have had a friendship like we had. I thank God for the years I have had Marsh even though it should be many more.
Marsh- I know I don't need to tell you for the billionth time but I
love you. You know how much I love you and how much you mean to me, and I hope you know how much i miss you...your "advice", your laugh, your hug, and especially that smile. You have always been there for me and have seen me at my absolute worst and best and loved me just the same-which I can't say about everyone. You're special and there will never be a day that goes by that I won't think of you (you'll always be my girl-remember-haha)...you are forever and I LOVE YOU.
Lacy,Michael,Joe,and Jake- I love all of you more than I could ever explain. You are what made Marshall such an incredible person, and you meant SO much to him. I want to say thank you for all that you have done for me- it's more than you could ever know. I love you and I'm praying for you.
DyAnna Ainsworth
June 20, 2003
I didn't know him but my best friend Ashley does. I feel like I did though she talks about him a lot. It is so sad to see such a young person loose their life. He will be truely missed by all those who knew and loved him. -dy-
Meghan DiBiasio
June 18, 2003
hey marshall i miss you and love you and think about you all the time i still cant believe that you are gone i wish i could have been there for your funeral to say good bye to you and see you but you still came and visited me on friday on the grand canyon and let me know that you were still with me we had some good times in elementary school and though we really havent talked much since then i have still been able to see what an awesome man you have become we will all miss you next year but know that you will be with us through it all watch over hatta up in heaven and watch over us all down here on earth
Anna Namiss
June 17, 2003
Hey Marsh,
It's been a week now, the toughest week of my life. You're all I ever think about, I miss you so much. There are times when I'm so happy, just thinking about the memories I have of you. But when I realize that we cant make anymore memories, the tears return. I wish I could see you again, but I have to wait my turn, we all have to wait our turn. I love you so much.
Katie Beaver
June 15, 2003
Where can i start... well i remember Marshall from sixth grade when we were square dance partners and i always new that he had the funniest personality. Marshall and i were really good friends all throughout junior high, we even went out a couple of times. Marshall always had the perfect charm ... and always new how to make a girl smile. I dont think i will ever forget the memories i have with him. When i came to Collins we werent as close but we still talked every day.. a simple hello in the hall.. or maybe a smile.. but i am going to miss him very much. And i think everyone is going to notice that he is not there because he was allways around and most people knew him. Marshall i know your watching over all of us and God Bless You.To Mr. and Mrs. O'Connor may God bless your family during this hard time.
Love Always, Katie -bell
Lori Mayer Casimiro
June 15, 2003
Lacy & Michael,
I am so sorry about your loss. Lacy, I remember you speaking with such pride about your family last year at the reunion. Hold on to the memories of your son and know that you will one day see him again.
Lacey Horne
June 15, 2003
I wish I had the power to give you one more day-
We'd line up one by one, with so much left to say.
I'd start with saying thanks- for all the laughs we shared,
Of course I'd tell you thanks- for how you really cared...
I would thank you for our past, I would thank you for our years,
I'd hug you one more time- I'd make you take these tears...
I wish I could hear your voice- if only just a word-
All the things you said, were comforting to be heard.
I'd tell you once again- what you meant to me-
But now as you are watching, I know that you can see.
You're all that I can think of, You're what runs through my head-
I wish I could go back- there’s so much left unsaid...
I could say a prayer right now- I could make a wish each day,
But there's nothing I can change- for this pain to go away...
If I only had the power to give you one more chance,
Your life was just beginning, you only had a glance...
If your face should ever fade- I'll close my eyes so tight,
Your face inside my heart- remains my guiding light...
I had to wait until after the funeral to put my poem to Marsh on here because I wanted him to be the first to hear it.. Marsh you were more than a friend to me... you were a best friend. I'll never forget all the memories I have of you baby, even ones you wish I would (hehe)... I miss you more everyday but just knowing you are watching over me as my guardian angel makes me feel so much better. There's no doubt in my heart that you left such an impact on my life.... I love you with all of my heart and I can't wait until I get to see you again Marsh Ba Barsh.... Be good baby, and keep your eye on all of us.... until we meet again Marsh Ba Barsh.. Ace of Bace Lace loves you with all of her heart and soul... don't ever forget that.... Now...forever... and for always.... Marshall Ross O'Connor (aka Marsh Ba Barsh) will be with me in my heart... Love always, your Ace of Bace Lace :)
Rachael Blanton
June 14, 2003
I didn't know Marshall very well, but I had just seen him at the mall a few days before I heard about the accident. I had actually seen Eric at a graduation party a few days prior to that, and then saw Marshall shortly thereafter. I just wanted yall to know that I'm praying for your family and not to give up hope, God's watching over yall and now Marshall's with him. Love and Godbless, Rachael
Michael Hardisty
June 14, 2003
Hey bro, i still can't believe your gone. When i saw u lying in that casket my heart dropped. We shared so many good times together with lacrosse and you just tagging along to come hang out with the older crowd. You were like a little brother to me and i will never forget you. I hope I made you proud yesterday, I tried my hardest not to cry untill i finished my poem but when i walked by the casket and saw u there i couldn't help myself. I had some much more i wanted to say but it was just to hard. Like your mom told me you're in a better place and where ever that is you are surffing better then you ever have before. Yesterday I said it was good-bye, but i know i'll see you again so i guess it's i'll see u later. peace out bro i will never forget you.
Megan
June 14, 2003
I never knew Marshall but many of my best friends and people I consider family knew Marshall very well. My deepest sorrows go out to the family and friends of this wonderful yound man. To the parents of Marshall you are in my heart, mind, and prayers and Marshall lives in all of us.
Andrea de la Fuente
June 13, 2003
Marshall,
You made my first year at KC fun. You always made me laugh, and that smile of yours was one that could just light up a room!! Remember in physics when we were partners and we'd be the only ones not working cause we were laughing?! Or in algebra when we would just be txt messaging each other,being crazy as usual!! I remember before 1st period how you'd be walking down the hallway smiling, and making me laugh like always. I'll cherish you and those memories forever.
Love You Always,
Andrea de la Fuente
Andre daCosta
June 13, 2003
Man, I cant believe your really gone. But I know your in a much better place now. Speech was so awsome with you. We all had many laughs, and enjoyed you greatly. You'll always be in our hearts.
Watch out for us from up above.
Pam Odell
June 13, 2003
Laci and Michael,
I am so sorry that such a wonderful family is having to endure the pain you are. Marshall was a sweet boy and I so enjoyed getting to know him and you through LaCross. Please know my prayers are daily for you through this and may God hold you in his gentle and peaceful embrace.
Meghan Thrower
June 13, 2003
"Sorry I never told you
All I wanted to say
And now it's too late to hold you
'Cause you've flown away
So far away
Never had I imagined
Living without your smile
Feeling and knowing you hear me
It keeps me alive
Alive
And I know you're shining down on me from Heaven
Like so many friends we've lost along the way
And I know eventually we'll be together
One sweet day
Darling, I never showed you
Assumed you'd always be there
I took your presence for granted
But I ALWAYS CARED
And I miss the love we shared..."
Marsh,
Hey kiddo, where do I start with you? It is so incredibly unbelievable that you're gone. With everything we've been through recently, I'm so sad, so hurt, so desperate. I miss you so much, we weren't finished. Of all the people that have walked in and out of my life, you are definitly one of the ones who have had the greatest impact on me. There have been so many incredible memories...so many that were still left to be made. Life handed each of us some tough obstacles along the way, and God knows I would have never made it through without you behind me. You had this faith in me that I will never be able to put into words, a faith and a love that I could never find in anyone else. The last thing I said to you was to remember that at the end of the day that i care for the safty of our friendship... and that I love you. Ironically, your time has come...it's the end of the day, and I pray to God that you understand how much you meant to me and everyone else. I'm already ready to see you again. Thank you for the memories, for being such a faithful best friend through the years. I love you...Now and Always...Meghan (M&M)
Me Again
June 13, 2003
Hey Marsh~
Even today after seeing you, it just doesnt seem real. I was hoping that you would wake up and I just dont know what to think. I miss your sweet smile that would always brighten my day and the whole room! I wish I could hold you one last time and say goodbye. I miss you with all of my heart and I love you.
Cody Velkovich
June 12, 2003
Marshall and I weren't very close, but I did feel like I knew him, I think everybody did. Always being late to English this year and trying to not get caught. We'll all miss you man.
Ruth Contreras
June 12, 2003
~Marshall~
I really didn't know you, but sitting next to you in speech was great. Your a really great guy with a wonderful sense of humor and a great smile. Your parents are lucky to have had such a great kid. I'll miss you. Rest in Peace.
~Ruth~
June 12, 2003
Our condolences go out to you and your family at this sorrowful time. We will continue to pray for you and your family. May God comfort you and bring peace to you and yours.
Sincerely,
Chuck, Alisha, Caleb & Jared Keleshian
Erica Beindorff
June 12, 2003
hey marshall, throughout the years of knowing you, you've always made me laugh! Your smile is so contagious, and I know that in 8th grade History class I'd always have a blast because you'd always have a witty comment, that even Mrs.Hebert couldn't help but smile. You were truly loved by so many of us! You better keep an eye over everyone down here man! Luv ya sweetheart! And since I'm not good at goodbyes, I know I'll see you later! God bless! Your family and you will be in my prayers.
Katie Harper
June 12, 2003
Hey Marshall: When I heard the news I didn't want to think it was true. It all seems like such a nightmare. I know we didn't hang out to much in high school or anything but we had some classes together in Jr. High. You had an awesome sense of humor and will be missed by everyone. Keep an eye out for all of us. Love ya' Katie
Kenny & Becky Lyles
June 12, 2003
Dear Lacy & Mike,
I'm sorry to say that my husband, Kenny and I didn't get to know Marshall better. He was very important to our daughter, Kirby. We were always hearing Marshall stories. He sounded like such a great kid -- funny, sweet, and loving. He touched countless lives and will be truly missed. Our thoughts are with you.
Kim Nettles
June 12, 2003
Lacy and Mike - I am so sorry for your loss. I never knew Marshall, but I heard great things about him from my mom, like what a handsome young man he was. You are in my prayers.
Kim Nettles
Sabrina Landwer
June 12, 2003
Marshall,
I know we didn't end on good terms, and i'm sorry. I wish none of this ever happened. The time spent with you was always fun. You were a great guy. I'll see you sometime in the future...love you
Terri Bolner
June 12, 2003
Dearest Marshall,
Our family so enjoyed our journey together here on earth with you. You know we loved you like a son. I will always remember whenever you came over to our house you would say "Whuz up Mom" and give me one of those famous Marshall hugs. And I will always remember that contagious smile of yours. You hold a special place in our hearts that will be with us forever. I promise you we will look after your Mom and Dad. And hey you....I'm counting on you to keep Justin's butt in line from up above. We love you and will miss you very much. The Bolner Family
Kirby Lyles
June 12, 2003
Marsh- I dont even know where to start. . . I love you so much and I wish so badly none of this was real. I'll never forget you or all the crazy times we had together. You were such a great guy and you will be missed by everyone. I love you and i'll see you later.
Love always and forever
Kirbs
Jason Jahnke
June 12, 2003
Still, none of this seems real to me. You were an awesome kid and i am gonna miss you and your sense of humor. You always knew what to say to crack us up....i know that everyone that knew you will never forget you.
Chris Lawrence
June 12, 2003
Wow...your really gone. I kept looking here the past few days hoping somehow your name wouldn't show up and none of this would be true. Ever since I met you back in PE and english in 6th grade to physics and speech this past year, you have been an awesome and true friend to me. I'm going to miss you so much Marshall.
J.R. Odell
June 12, 2003
"Every day i will wake up not believing it,
What happend happend, but shouldnt have been.
Its hard to believe your not here anymore,
I keep thinking you'll walk through the door.
Its going to be hard for my heart to mend,
But even harder to live without my friend."
Saying goodbye has never been so hard....so lets make it a see you when i get there. I miss you bro.
Stephanie Johnson
June 12, 2003
I did not know Marshall. My son played Lacrosse with Marshall at Klein Oak. My heart breaks for the loss of such a young life and for the family and friends who will always have an emptiness in their hearts. My prayers and thoughts are with Marshall, and with Mike and Lacy.
Jessica Odell
June 12, 2003
Marshall.. gosh i can not believe that you are gone.. you where the sweetest friend my brother had.. and an awsome lacrosse player. Everytime i saw you at ur locker you had a huge smile on ur face even if you where alone. you where always smiling no matter what. I will miss you deeply.. love you..
Lisa Bentley
June 12, 2003
Marshall~>
Wow! I miss you soooo much! we had so much fun this year! and i've heard some funny stuff about last year from "Herr-Less Jones" lol thats great! and then this year when you drew that picture of Herr Jones! wow so many memories! thanks for always being there for me marshall! Its really hard to wake up each morning knowing one of my close friends isnt here anymore! but now i cant wait to see you again! You and your family are in my prayers and always will be! I love you and miss sooooooo much!
Whitney Herring
June 11, 2003
Mar-
God has a plan for everything and sometimes we'll never know what he had in mind. You were such a great person, a good friend to all and an awesome brother! I love you so much and i will miss you forever! Keep an eye on us (especially on Eric) keep Joey safe too! I cant wait til the day we meet again. My prayers and concerns are with your family and other friends! I Love you babe!
T Heallen
June 11, 2003
Hey Dude, I can't believe that your not here anymore. Your presence will always be felt. I'll never forget you.
P.S. Tell Hatta I said "What's the deal?"
Darcie Johnson
June 11, 2003
Hey Marshall,
I can't believe your gone. I am so used to your silliness at our family gatherings. I will miss you so much buddy, and I will never forget the great memories. I love you Marsh-man!
Aunt Lacy and Uncle Mike,
I'm not quite sure what to say except I love you guys, and I am praying for y'all all the time. You guys mean the world to me.
I Love Y'all
Love, Darcie
Alys Patrick
June 11, 2003
Michael and Lacy,
There is nothing that can ease the pain of your loss.The love and understanding of those who greive with you will help in the months to come. I treasure the memories
of Matthew.I will hold both of you and his family in my prayers in the coming days.
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