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for Michael Viola
Sally Baur
April 20, 2015
My son Zach was very sad to hear of his passing. He used to go to school with Michael. May God be with you. Sally Baur
July 20, 2014
David, Tammy and family: I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I will think of you and pray for you. Keep God in your hearts. Cathy Riffon Meighen
Suzanne Riffon Kenney
June 23, 2014
I am so sorry for the lose of your son. May God's peace be upon you and all your family.
The Anglin Family (Bob, Amy, Mack, Kelly)
May 5, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Michael has touched our lives in so many ways. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary Ann Ward
May 4, 2014
Dear Viola Family: We, the parents in Compassionate Friends send you our heartfelt condolences, we know that you are heartbroken by this terrible loss. Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. In Columbus, we meet monthly to support each other in our grief and love of our children. Our meetings are from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us; we will welcome you with open arms and love into this wonderful group of parents who share your grief.
~
The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, OH Chapter
(614)882-8986
May 1, 2014
A remarkable young man, so blessed to have been touch by his compassion and athletic touch. Coach Mike Stinson and the Ohio Elite 16u Team
April 30, 2014
Dear Viola family
My heart goes out to your family. I lost my son Lincoln who also went to Highland 8 years ago. I know your heartache. May God wrap his arms around each one of you for comfort in this most difficult time. God bless each one of you. Pam Squires
Lewis
April 29, 2014
In our prayers
Rick Votaw
April 29, 2014
My heart goes out to you Dave and your Family.
Jackie Chivington
April 29, 2014
My heart goes out to you and your family.
Linda Wallace
April 29, 2014
May God bless and comfort you in the loss of your son Michael.
Verizon Implementation Group
April 29, 2014
We are all very sorry for your loss. You have been a part of our family for so long. We wish to offer our condolences and prayers at such a hard time.
The Bumpus family
April 29, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you,We're travelers here, spirits passing through Michael touched so many lives, He will always be in our hearts
May God give you strength,comfort and love
Cheryl Hughes
April 29, 2014
May God bless you and give you the strength you need to get through such a great loss. I'm truly sorry for this loss and you are in my prayers!
Jamie Fahey
April 29, 2014
It made our hearts heavy when we heard the news of Michael. As we were approaching the year date of us loosing our Dalton Wayne , we knew what was coming your way. We are sorry this has happened to your family as we wouldn't want anyone to experience it ...just know you are not alone......thinking and praying for you daily ...The Taylors
Kevin and Trish Carney
April 29, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Viola family in this very difficult time. Mike was a great kid from a great family and he will be missed by everyone whose life he entered.
April 29, 2014
So sorry for your loss,
April 29, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe & Janet Brooks, Justin McKenzie
The Woodward family {Dave, Patty, Urriah, Joanna, Jessica}
April 29, 2014
Our prayers are with you. May God give you strength, comfort and hope in His love.
Kaitlyn
April 28, 2014
Fly high Michael, you will be missed by all<3 . You'll never be forgotten. We will all see you again some day. XX
April 28, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Scott,Heidi,Jessica,Dylan and Carsyn Carpenter
April 28, 2014
Dave, Tammy, Terisa, and Gigi, Our thoughts and prayers have been with each of you every day since we heard about this tragedy, My heart is broken for your family and for the world for that matter, We lost a great kid. Prayers and Love being sent your way. The Lopiccolo family
Justin Tuggle family
April 28, 2014
Thoughts and prayers for all of your family..
In memory of Mike Viola
April 28, 2014
Whether it was time in the dugout, dining at a restaurant or playing cards at a hotel during a weekend tournament, Mike and his family were ALWAYS a joy to be around. We share in the sorrow of Mike's passing; calling upon our faith for comfort,healing and the promise of heaven.
~Jeff and Mitch Massaro
April 28, 2014
The Viola Family,
Words cannot express how very sorry we are for your loss. Michael was always pleasant and friendly in a shy innocent way. Please know your family is in our prayers.
The Hamptons (Gary, Tina, Zac, Jake, Laurel and Becca)
April 28, 2014
My thoughts and prayers have been with your family since I heard of this tragedy. Michael was a great kid with an ornery smile I will always remember. I will continue to think of your family in the difficult days ahead. Hold close to one another and to your faith and you will make it through this together. Love to you all.
Bonita Nauman Chesterville, Ohio
Love: Tom, Marleen, Hannah & Samantha Viola
April 28, 2014
Uncle David, Aunt Tammy, Theresa and Gigi - our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Our hearts are there with you in spirit.
Paul and Evelyn Burrier
April 28, 2014
Dear Tammy and Dave, sorry to read about your son's passing, Our prayers go out to you.
Stephanie Clark
April 28, 2014
Your child is greatly missed, forever cherished and always remembered.
There are no words in the world that can console a parent grieving the death of a child. Even though I am at a loss of words and have felt this pain myself, in my heart I pray that god bless you and your family with all the strength one needs to make it through this time. With a heavy heart, Love Patrick, Stephanie, Tyler, Zack & ~ Forever Loved #62~ Our Angel Trevor Clark
Michelle Wright
April 28, 2014
The lives he touched will never be the same. My son lost a great friend. He will be terribly missed! - The Wright Family
Audrey & Nick Jervey
April 28, 2014
Viola Family,
We are deeply saddened and send warm hugs and condolences. Michael was a great kid!
Rod and Lori Rudrick
April 28, 2014
Dave and Tammy...we are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolences. Mikie was such a fun and wonderful boy and Rod thought so much of him.
Diana Dockman
April 28, 2014
The Dockman Family would like to offer the Viola family our prayers and condolences during this very difficult time. My son plays for Ohio Elite Baseball and just left the Central Ohio Select team Michael joined before U13. We heard he was a wonderful young man. We are so sorry for your loss.
John, Jen, & kids Fisher
April 28, 2014
Theresa and family, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Amy Shinn
April 28, 2014
My condolences to the Viola family. Michael was a beautiful child! I will always remember that sly little smile he would give me in my 1st grade class. He will always be in my heart.
April 27, 2014
Michael, you will be greatly missed! I look forward to seeing you in Heaven my friend
~Heather Flanagan and family
Aaron, Virginia, Adriana, Ryan, Victoria, and Reagan Viola
April 27, 2014
We love and miss you so much Michael!
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