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Gabriel Baumann Obituary

BAUMANN Gabriel J. Baumann, 33, beloved son of Kenneth R. and Nancy (Berger) Baumann, dear brother of Andrew Baumann (Carol), Shelley Oltorik (Dennis), Amie Coomer (Tim) and Beth Bidstrup (Mark), dear uncle of Alex, Zach, Ross, Ryan, Eric, Sam, Drew, Evan and Noah and good friend of Kelley Cox. Passed away March 25, 2007. Memorial Service at a later date. Memorial contributions to Suicide Prevention Services, 1301 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43201. Arrangements by MUELLER PARKER FUNERAL HOME, Mason, OH www.muellerparker.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Mar. 27, 2007.

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Gregory Reissland

June 5, 2012

Gabe,
You are truly missed. I still remember the times we had together at BHHS. We will be thinking about you at our reunion.

Randall Sampson

June 4, 2012

Gabe,
Our hearts and memories will endure as you are greatly missed by friends and family. The Hartley Class of 1992 will smile with memories of you and the friendships you have established.

Andrea Van Dyke Hayes

June 4, 2012

My heart aches to hear of the loss of Gabe. I went to Bishop Hartley High School with Gabe, class of 1992. As we are nearing our 20 year HS reunion I would like to let to let his family know that on behalf of the BHHS class of 1992, we will be thinking of him and including your family in our prayers.

NANCY AND RICK BAUMANN

October 14, 2011

GABE,

YOUR LIGHT WILL ALWAYS SHINE ON ALL OF US. WE ASK GOD TO GIVE US THE STRENGTH TO LIVE EACH DAY WITH BLESSED THOUGHTS OF YOU,AND ESPECIALLY REMEMBERING YOUR BEAUTIFUL SMILE AND GENTLE WAYS.

WE MISS YOU,
OUR LOVE FOREVER,

MOM AND DAD

Kelley Cox

April 30, 2011

My Love,

It is hard to believe so much time has passed since you left. I have finally stopped thinking it will get easier or that I will not think of you on a daily basis. I am doing well, but you are heavy on my heart and always will be. Shades of you are everywhere, from a fond memory triggered by something random, to quiet moments when I know you are listening - I feel you close to me still. I am even building a house and recently my mortgage broker was admiring my son and asking his name. I told her Jacob Gabriel and she became very taken with the name and asked further and I explained the signifigance of the middle name. She said she thought so, that she had a feeling- she turned out to have been your very same mortgage broker when you bought your condo! She even remembered some distinct details about you and had heard you had passed. It was so crazy- of all the people, I end up in the office being taken care of by someone you knew and trusted. I see it as just further evidence you are watching over me still...

Jake turned one last week - time is flying! He is beautiful and healthy and I am so very blessed! He has such a sweet temperment, he reminds me of you sometimes. Your family and I got chills when we realized early on he had the curved pinkies that run in your family. It warms my heart to think he might be like you. Your family has embraced us so lovingly and they are so incredibly welcoming and supportive of Jake. I am so touched that they understood what we went through together and that Jake will get to know and love them - as they are a piece of you.

I will keep forging ahead and working hard to create the life we imagined sometimes in my parent's basement or curled up on the couch "like snakes!" talking into the night. I know what we wanted could not be, but there was also great comfort in knowing we both wanted to create a family together. I understood the reality was a different story. I'll never forget the wedding we went to just two weeks before you left... you had asked me to elope and I got mad at you and we had a big discussion about it with this reception going on around us. Sometimes I wonder what might have happened if I had actually said yes...

But now my sweet Jacob Gabriel fuels my spirit and fills a large part of the void you created. My heart and soul will never truly be fulfilled without you, but I still feel truly blessed for our unconditional love and our beautiful moment in time we shared together.

For you I am stronger and happier and having the "loving life" you urged me to have when you said goodbye in your letter. I'll never say goodbye though, I'll carry your spirit with mine forever and live out our dreams.

All my love,
Kelley

April 21, 2011

Gabe,our angel, who is giving us the strength to go on. Dad and I miss you terribly, as does all of our family.And the "Love of your Life", Kelley,will always be a part of our family,and we also have a new addition, Jacob Gabriel,who was born April 20,2010,and increases our Grandsons total to 11. He is a "precious" little boy and Kelley is a wonderful Mommy and such a brave lady!You would be so proud of her, as we are.She is a great asset to TQL,her workplace, and we do love her dearly,as we love all of our family.

Everyone seems to be going on with their lives,as well as can be expected,and your Nephews are growing-up so quickly,and you would be so proud of them.

You are always in our memories and prayers and we ask God to hold you tightly in His arms, and to continue His Blessings on our family,with an abundance ot strength and wisdom to
continue on with our everyday living.

Our solace is knowing that your "Unquiet Mind"is no longer "Unquiet", but full of Joy,Peace,and Happiness, which all of us on this good earth will experience when we meet our God and we will join you in heaven.

As we have mentioned many times-God needed a "Special Angel" and he chose "Our Gabriel" to share His happiness and goodness with Him.


We love you and miss you,
Mom and Dad

Tiffany Locklear

April 7, 2011

I am devistated by the loss of my friend..Gabe and I had been friends for many years. We generally talked a couple times a month. Suddenly it stopped and I was no longer able to get a hold of him, and I tried to no avail to locate him. He stopped calling me too...We were such good friends and the humor we shared was unlike any other...As I stated before I am simply devistated..I will miss my dear sweet friend....take care Gabe

Anon Nymous

April 25, 2010

Dear Gabe,

You never realize the things you hold on to and the things you can't let go of and just walk away from. These events that should be easier, the further and further away they are, make it feel harder and harder each day to get my head around. i find my thoughts of you popping up in the times of my life so much that even though i appreciated you, i wish i had a chance to tell you more how much i did, or how much i miss you. i was coming out of the hospital with an infection that almost killed me, at the same time you were out. i returned and remember trying to find you and was looking forward to catching up with you because you always made me laugh. I think we were on every team together but that last one. If i could only tell you just one thing, it would be lets just go out, right now, and have fun, brother. Yr missed every day, in every way.

Nancy J. Baumann

October 8, 2008

Dear Gabe, ("our angel")
We are missing you more than you'll ever know. You are always with us and I am talking and praying to you constantly. Fall is approaching quietly, and a reminder to everyone. what a "quiet", "gentle", and "kind" man you were. As I look back upon our lives, I do wish things would have been different and easier for you and us. One thing I do know for sure, as you have said, your mind will finally be quiet ,(The Unquiet Mind) and peaceful. All of us pray and ask God to keep us strong and to continue on with our lives,always keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.God has given us the strength to go on and Dad is devoting his time to SPS, as a way of healing ,and hoping to share his caring thoughts and knowledge to a person or persons, who may be experiencing pain and hopelessness. We do know for sure, that God needed another "Angel", our Gabriel" ,and chose you to share in His glory.
Someday, we will all be together ,and there will be no earthly trials and tribulations.
I'm always asking God to "hold you in His arms" and to keep all of us safe.
We miss you and love you,
Mom

Kelley Cox

January 5, 2008

It is the beginning of a New Year and fast approaching the anniversary of losing our sweet Gabe. Not a day has gone by that I haven't "talked" to him (I feel him around me and I just talk to him at times...) or that something hasn't reminded me of him or one of our memories together. It has been a tumultuous year, the toughest I have ever known. I have basically experienced every major stressor there is in one year {Gabe's death, moving, a new career, surgery and taking more drastic measures to preserve my fertility, 2 car wrecks (that were not my fault! btw)}- and I miss him dreadfully. He was always such a great sounding board, a good listener and advisor. I still have so many moments when I want to call him like I used to and tell him my worries or laugh at his brilliant witticisms or just hear his voice...
I had another surgery in July and it was strange and sad not having him there with me. His impact on my life was so layered - everything reminds me of him, the major events or the little everyday things. I'm constantly reminded of his absence.
But as I look back over the year, it is somehow getting easier. I try to be grateful for the time I had and laugh at the good memeories - those are what keeps him with me. I can just hear his funny commentary as I continue life on my own. When I waste money, I find myself trying to justify it to him, or when I accomplish something, I know he's proud and watching.
The holidays were of course a trying time but it was his birthday that was the worst. I took the day off from work and for once, just let myself acknowledge that he is gone.
As I embark on this new year, I can still feel his support, but sense that he is with me less and less. I of course hold him tight to my heart and my thoughts, but I think he has seen me through the roughest patch and is now letting me move forward, stronger.
I will always love him and keep him alive in my heart with all of our beautiful memories we made while I had him for a moment in time.

Love,
Kelley

Amy Roehrenbeck

January 2, 2008

Dear Rick, Nancy, and Family,

Not one single day goes by without our thoughts and prayers for you and all of your family. Your pain is felt and shared by our entire family--it is difficult sometimes to express our sorrow when something like this occurs--but just remember we never stop asking God to walk with all of you each and every day.

Today I said a prayer for you,
that God's hand be in yours in all you do.
I asked Him-just for today-to guide;
the steps you take-to be by your side.

My prayer is for Him to calm your fears-
to quiet your soul, to dry your tears.
The sorrow you feel-you're not alone-
We're assured Gabe's with God-safely Home.

Your unselfish attitudes,
The way you spend each day-
Is a tribute to Gabe;
always doing it "God's Way".

Gabe- a part of our lives-
that cannot be replaced;
But oh the Joy that will come
when we again see his face.


A Son, a Brother, an Uncle, a Friend-
in our hearts always till we meet again.

In loving memory of our precious nephew-Gabe-

With All Our Love, Jay, Amy, and Family

Dennis Hayes

May 11, 2007

Dear Rick,Nancy,and all the Family,I just want to once again tell you how sorry I am about Gabe's passing.Like everybody else I liked Gabe very much from the time he was a little boy,and later on in life we became good friends when he was my stockbroker.Even though he went through the great pain of depression for most of his life,which was caused by body chemistry,and no fault of his own,he was always helping other people.When I die I want to go where Gabe is because I know that is where God is,God bless you all.Denny Hayes

Carol Lepley

May 3, 2007

Dearest Rick and Nancy,
Kelly's entry and your enty brought me to tears. I cannot begin to know
your great sorrow. There is one, the Lady of the Pieta, who surely
understands how it is to look upon a beloved son, journey with him and
then hold him in your arms once he has left this world to join His
heavenly Father. Gabe was surely greeted by that same beloved Son,
Jesus--and is now watching over you both as you join your sufferings
with Mary. Surely your sorrow is also her sorrow--she has been there
before you, dismayed and shocked by terrible, unwanted news, knowing
the
fear, sadmess amd worry, and struggling to quiet the
heartaching distress within.
May you draw inspiration from this Woman of Compassion and Mother of
Sorrows. May you, too, move through the pain of this present
situation--always conscious that your sorrow is also her sorrow--and
that she and her beloved Son and Gabe are surrounding you with love.
I look into your eves and see such pain and suffering--I cannot begin
to know the dreadful,deep sadness of your journey. May Mary take you to
her Son, and may Jesus comfort you and hold you in the caress of His
enduring love--as He is holding Gabe.
With love and prayers,
Carol Lepley

Dennis Oltorik

April 19, 2007

Gabe,


You were 9 years old when Shelley and I met.

You came to Rochester NY with Shelley and me when we were dating to meet my family.

Visited Shelley Stevens-Milazo in Phoenix with Shelley and I on Vacation
Got tubes and floated down the Salt River, you burned like a crisp in patches.

Golfing at DCSC
Memories of you and Andy ripping on yourselves to each other.
300 yard monster drives, when you missed it was a hook not a slice like most of us.

Lived with Shelley and me for a year when you came to work with me.
I had no idea what I was getting into – but nor did you.
2 alarms clocks to wake you. I could hear in my room – you didn’t budge till I asked if you were up.
Couldn’t go to sleep then couldn’t wake up, many nights didn’t sleep at all.
You made fun of yourself and not being able to figure out your sleep or body temp.
Rice puffs for breakfast, always money conscious.
You watched Ross and Ryan for a weekend so Shelley and I could travel.
Heaved your guts out sick and pulled a towel rack off the wall in the bath room.
We laughed at the TV, watched sports and criticized politicians together.
Rode together to work some days and you named my car The Rocket.

I asked if you would work with me, thought it would be a year or two turned into 6.
You scored one of the highest series 7’s test scores ever at Wachovia.
You were so reliable and good after 2 yrs that I asked you to be my partner.
You did perfect reports and meeting preps.
We messed with each other and I would move stuff around on your desk.
You ripped a fellow employee if it wasn’t done right.
You nicked named lots of clients and employees:
The King,Texas Two Step (quick talking manager from Texas), Grote Father, The Cat, The Tuna, The Clown, Tomato, Mango, Slippers, Oscar Meyer Wiener, Wiese Cup, Price is Right, and Bag.

You set Milacron meetings and scheduled the conference rooms till we were kicked out - you called it the walk of shame as we left.
We laughed so many days and made fun of almost everything.
You took a company reward trip to California and loved it.
You were fond of the staff employees verses the big wigs, the machinist and janitor – those were the clients you wanted to help the most.
We had the funniest meeting with a farm family with the horse putting his head in the kitchen window.
I knew when it was noon because you had your peanut butter sandwich waiting.
You brushed your teeth every day at work.
You filed everything perfectly, no stones left unturned.
You never charged your family a dime for any work you did on their investments.

Those were my great memories of you!

Sometimes when you grow close you can grow apart and it was time for Gabe to start his own business – so I bought him out and hoped for the best.

Gabe always made me want to do better in all I did – work and home because I knew he expected the most out of me and I didn’t want to let him down.
• He held himself and those around him to a very high standard
• He was very moral and ethical
• He was a champion for the less fortunate
• He was faithful and believed in God – he told me so – he struggled with religion due to its inherent human conflicts and imperfections
• He always put his family ahead of himself
• He never judged
• Told me it was up to him to take care of his parents in retirement


Gabe is still with me now, I can still feel myself thinking about how would he have thought about a situation, and I still think I can’t let Gabe down.

I am a better Advisor, Father, Husband and Human Being because of Gabe being in my life.

Karen Ortiz (Baumann)

April 16, 2007

Uncle Rick, Aunt Nancy & family,

Although I have lived in Colorado for some time and only remember Gabe as a young child, my heart goes out to you. As a parent, I cannot even imagine the pain you must be feeling. Please know that you are in my prayers. May God be with you during this difficult time.

Sandie McCammon

April 12, 2007

Gabe will be truly missed but I know he is in a better place and at peace.
Sandie

Nancy and Rick Baumann

April 11, 2007

Dear Gabe,
Dad and I are trying to understand the pain that you were suffering with for most of your life. We wish we could have taken it from you and saved you from the mental anguish that "tortured" your mental being. We know that God met you with open arms and will take good care of you. Now we are asking you to take care of us and to give all of us the strength to carry on the fight for "mental illness". The last time we saw you,
I knew things were not good by looking into your eyes. My heart cried for you because you looked so
"hopeless" and "helpless". Dad and I are crying our hearts out but we do know you are at peace. We have decided that it would be very selfish of us to want you back on this earth and to be tortured with the mental anguish that was never ending. We talked to your Doctor and like any loving parents, we had many questions that were not very clear to us. I am so sorry if I ever hurt you, but we did not know at the time what was the best way to handle each situation. Your life was very unbalanced at times and I will never forget what we all had to go through. God's will has to be part of my every minute and we must accept it in order to continue our fight for you!
We must make each day of our life a
"day for Gabe" and "moosie and "doosie" need your help!
Please give us strength and we will never forget "our angel Gabriel".We love you so much and miss you terribly.
Mom and Dad

Sharon Hanscom

April 11, 2007

Dennis and Shelley,
Kelley's story on the guestbook was so touching. It made my hair stand up on my arms and also brought me to tears because I understand oh so well....
Hope you and your family are well...Take care and stay in touch..

Debbie Geiger

April 10, 2007

Dear Shelley - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. Fondly, The Geiger Family

Judy Davis

April 9, 2007

Nancy and Rick,
Our deepest sympathies to you and the family. Please know that prayers and love are being sent your way and we only hope that gives you some comfort.
Judy and Jack Davis (DeShetler)

Tom/Diane oltorik,sr,

April 7, 2007

Dear Nancy and Rick,
Today is Easter Saturday and as we ponder the Easter tridium in all its mystery, we are reminded of the throwing off of the "old life" as our Savior did on Good Friday, and anticipating the beauty of Easter tomorrow and the beginning of the "new life" as He went to His Father. We hope that you can find peace in Gabe's departure from this world and into the glory of the next as we celebrate this Easter tridium.

Diane and Tom Oltorik

Jill Cox

April 5, 2007

As Kelley's mom I knew Gabe in a different way. Through the years Gabe and Kelley were together and later when they were "just friends" I always felt like Gabe was another member of our family. Our entire family was devastated at hearing the news. Gabe had "adopted" my parents as his surrogate grandparents and they loved him so much.My mother asked me the other day if anyone knows how much she has cried over his loss.
My younger brother took him flying a couple months ago. We all accepted him as one of us. He was at so very many family functions, plays, ball games,holiday dinners and so many times just spending the evening here playing games and just hanging out with Kelley. When he was going to come over I would ask Kelley if she was going to change clothes and she would say,"it's Gabe - he doesn't care". How wonderful that was that he accepted her as she was - unconditionally.
The majority of Kelley's surgeries saw Gabe, Gary and me patiently waiting in the surgery waiting room for the doctor to come and speak with us. Gabe was always in charge of the recorder so he could play back the doctor's comments to Kelley. He would hold her all the way home and stay with her for a couple of days, waiting on her hand and foot. One of my favorite memories of him is watching him rub her back for hours while she was recuperating. She always seemed to bounce back faster when Gabe was here.
Our prayers are certainly with Gabe's family and also with our daughter. To Gabe's family I want to express our entire family's sympathy. I want them to know that we too, have lost a family member.
He was a truly fine man. We loved him and we will miss him.

Enyi Kanu

April 4, 2007

My prayers and best wishes go to Gabe's immediate and extended family. Gabe was a good man. I had the blessing of working with and experiencing his commitment to excellence. May his soul rest in peace, may his family find God's peace.

Traci Roberts

April 3, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Baumann family. May the peace of GOD keep you during this difficult time.

David Boone

April 3, 2007

I worked with Dennis and Gabe for a number of years in both Cincinnati and Dayton. Although I haven't seen Gabe for a while, I was very saddened when I heard this news.

May God bless his family and friends in this time of sorrow.

Mary Brennen-Hofmann

April 3, 2007

Dear Rick and Nancy and Family,

The measure of your grief is the measure of your love. How well Gabe was loved... It must be so heart-wrenching for you to lose him in this season where everything is coming back to life again. I pray that you will find some comfort in knowing that the One who brings the flowers back is victorious over pain and over death, even death by suicide. His peace be with you as it is with Gabe.

With my love and prayers

Carter Huber

April 2, 2007

There has probably been few times in my life where someone over the phone treated me as well as Gabriel did even though we had not met. We spoke several times and then one day a few years ago I had the opportunity to meet Gabe. He was a sincere gentleman and I know he will be missed by everyone he ever met. May God Bless Your Family, Gabe, as I know the Lord has special plans for you. Look down upon us from time to time and keep us in Your Prayers. You have touched us all.

Nora Pollard

April 2, 2007

I worked with Dennis and Gabe for six years. Gabe was wonderful, good sense of humor and for me a joy. God has his plans, he brings the good ones home (too soon for us) and Gabe was a good one. It is our loss but Gabe's gain, he will be at peace. We will miss him and to Dennis and Shelley, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

We will all miss his smile

April 1, 2007

Kelley Cox

March 31, 2007

No sooner have I set off for an incredible 2007, then I receive the most devastating phone call I've ever gotten...

Gabe, my troubled love... was gone.

We had met 4 years ago when he was shopping at Kohl's. He opened a charge and the cashier needed some help and called me. I came up and this tall, handsome guy soon asked for my number. We went on our first date and had a great time. The next day he sent a dozen roses to my work with a beautiful card stating how he had such a great time and looked forward to getting to know me even more. Our second date was - it - we knew we were meant for eachother...

Time passed and further down the road after much going back and forth, a couple dozen roses and many talks and cries later - we decided we, logistically, could never be married and raise a family together. Though we loved eachother truly, we finally agreed we just could not get married... there was no room for compromise.

Over the next couple years we remained close and were best friends. It was complicated, yes, because we really loved eachother - forever. But that love held us as friends and we took care of eachother without selfishness. He was always at my side through my many surgeries and would listen and help me through even the most silly of my "problems."

We last spoke Friday night, where he disclosed, after much probing by me, that he was feeling worse. He promised me he'd go to the doctor Tuesday and that in the meantime if he needed me he'd call - I told him day or night, it didn't matter. We always spoke, almost daily, and when I realized we hadn't talked, I called him Sunday night at 9p and left a goofy message.

20 minutes later I received a call from his sister telling me they just found him. My sweet Gabe was gone. Without a good-bye, without warning.

I'm partly feeling guilty that I couldn't do anything. That I wasn't enough... I also feel angry that he left me. He had everything planned out... he knew when we spoke Friday, it would be the last. He didn't give me a chance to say good-bye. To tell him I loved him, that he was the sweetest man I have ever known. That my life is so much better for having known him. To say that I need him and I don't want to be left behind...

My heart is broken and will never be the same. I am so grateful to have had him while I did. He was a good man and a part of my soul has died with him.

My thoughts and prayers are also with his beautiful family. I know how much he loved them and they he, and I also realize no one can know their sorrow.

It sounds odd, but I have lost a life partner. Someone I thought would be with me each step of my way. I'll cherish my many memories and keep him with me always, even if only in thought. I am blessed to have known him as I did.

Good-bye my sweet Gabe.
All my love,
Kelley

Helena Ford

March 30, 2007

Rick, Nancy and the entire Baumann family - we are so sorry to hear of your loss, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Pst Howard

March 29, 2007

Rick and Nancy: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I know how hard it is to lose one of your children.

Paul Ganim

March 29, 2007

Gabe is in my thoughts and prayers daily. Please find joy in the fact that he made all of our lives here at Fidelity a little better just by knowing him. He is greatly missed.

Andrew Hollis

March 29, 2007

I am deeply saddened to hear of Gabe's passing. He was a good friend and is missed. My heart goes out to his family.

Jason McGlothlin

March 28, 2007

Rick and Nancy, you and the family are in my thoughts. Matthew and I light a candle at church today for Gabe. If you need anything, I am here. I love you both, Jason

Kathy Daft

March 28, 2007

Dear Uncle Rick, Aunt Nancy and entire family,

Thoughts go back to when Gabe was first born---I remember how happy you all were---proud parents of a BIG healthy boy! Time goes too fast and oh how precious each breath--Like a thief in the night, Gabe was taken---but, he will live on in everyone's heart that knew him. May you all know that you are loved and especially thought
of now. May you embrace Gabe's smile and celebrate his life!
Love and prayers to the entire family. Tele...266-8091.

Kathleen Leighty

March 28, 2007

Andy,
My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Take Care.

Jason Mesman

March 28, 2007

It is difficult for me to express my sorrow over Gabes passing. only knowing him for a year his death has hit me as though we had been friends for decades. We shared many of our thoughts of getting away to some deserted island to forget the concerns of our everyday life. My deepest regret is that he did not get his oportunity. I will always remember Gabe.

Matt Baker

March 28, 2007

I'm extremely saddened by Gabe's passing. I worked with him at Fidelity and he was one of the wittiest people I've ever met. He could always make me laugh - there aren't a lot of people who can do that - and I'll miss him terribly. I only wish I could have told him this and said good bye.

Richard Phillips

March 27, 2007

I worked with Gabe here at Fidelity and was very sorry to hear of his passing. He will be missed very much.

Monica Dwyer

March 27, 2007

I was in Gabe's new hire class at Fidelity. We were all so sorry to hear that he passed away. He was such a kind person and had a good heart. He will be missed so much.

Karen Bauer

March 27, 2007

Rick Nancy And Family, What can I say, except that Iam sorry Sincerely, Karen Bauer

Jack, Marigene & Cass Baumann

March 27, 2007

Rick and Nancy we are so sorry about Gabe are hearts are with you in your time of need. If there is anything you need please lets us know.

Treat & Sheri Bellmore & Family

March 27, 2007

Uncle Rick and Aunt Nancy are prayers are with you in your time of need.If there is anything we can do to help your family please let us know.

Ty Miller

March 27, 2007

Rick and Nancy,

There isn't anything I can say, except know that you are in my heart, thoughts, and prayers.

Matt Worster

March 27, 2007

My heart is heavy for your family. I don't pray often but I did today.
I am so very sorry.

Joe Arnold

March 27, 2007

Sue and I want to express our sorrow in the grave loss of your son, Gabriel.

Cathy Smith

March 27, 2007

Rick and Nancy, I can never know your deep pain. I just want you to know that I'm thinking of you and your family, and my heart breaks for all of you.

Natalie Tedrow

March 27, 2007

Nancy and family, With the deepest of sympathies. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Natalie Tedrow
Macy's Easton

Janine Aeh

March 27, 2007

My prayers are with Gabriel and his loving family. My family and I know and share this sorrow.

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