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BRENT HARELIK Memoriam
HAPPY 12TH BIRTHDATE,
48 YEARS
FEBRUARY 29, 1964 - DECEMBER 10, 1971
Brent, the son of Frances and Stuart Harelik, was born in Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS.
He attended kindergarten in Naples, FL and College Park, GA. First grade was at Carrollwood
Elementary in Tampa, Southside Elementary in Miami and Key Biscayne Elementary. He attended second grade at Kendale in Kendall.
Brent also lived in PA, San Juan, Puerto Rico and Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan..
In 1968, Brent was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic
Leukemia. He died at Variety Children's Hospital in Miami. He is buried at Lakeside Memorial Park in Doral.
I want to thank all of the people who contributed to Brent's life, to Mrs. Sylvia Theiss and Mrs. Leona Gennis at the Sheraton Four
Ambassadors, to Mrs. Willie Mae Robinson at Key Biscayne
Elementary, to Ms. Martin and Ms. Turpin at Kendale Elementary, to all of the children in his classes and to all of the doctors and staff at the hospital, especially Mrs. Eve Ruthfield with The United Order of True Sisters.
Brent asked me if I would
remember him after he died. Yes, forever.
I thank God every day for the time I had with him.
Love,
Mommy
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Memories and Condolences
for BRENT HARELIK
OLGA Fluriach
January 1, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Leslie Feldman
January 2, 2013
I think of Brent so very often. He will always be remembered with warm loving memories. He touched my heart forever.
Steven Feldman
January 1, 2013
I have never stopped thinking of him. He was a great young man.
February 29, 2012
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Harelik,
I was carried back to that day when I was Bret's teacher at Kendale Elementary when you informed us of Brent's passing. I remember it so clearly. I have often thought of Brent as my career progressed from teacher to principal in the school system. I have had to attend several funeral services for students, but with each one, my thoughts have gone back to Brent.
I remember the strength and faith I saw in you when you came to the class to get Brent's school box, workbooks, crayons and the contents of his desk. I don't know how you did it, because even now, I get very emotional when I think of you going home with the things that connected Brent to the school and his classmates. All that year, the students referred to Brent as their "angel in heaven". He truly was.
May God continue to bless you and your family. I know that your special angel is with you always.
Paulette M Martin
Brent's Second Grade Teacher
DJ Ferguson
February 29, 2012
It is such a painful thing to lose those whom we know and love such as you have; please know that we are keeping you close to our hearts. Nothing can take away the feelings each of you are going through right now, but God's Spirit can bring you the comfort to endure. Please do not lose sight of that understanding. The peace you need will be from Him. We keep praying for you.
Leslie Feldman
February 29, 2012
Fran, I remember Brent as if it were yesterday, a beautiful boy and a real charmer. He was so very special and touched everyone he knew. I think of him and you so often and hope you are doing well.
Bridgette Adams
February 29, 2012
Hello Mr. & Mrs. Harelik,
I don't read obituaries but the pictures of your son made me stop and read his this morning. Your son was adorable as a baby and even more so as a young boy. My heart ached for your loss when I read that he would have been 12 years old today in leap years. I have a 12 year old daughter as well as a young son. As a mother, I cannot begin to possibly understand the grief and sadness you have experienced. The only words that came to mind this morning as my eyes filled my tears over your loss were:
"Then maidens will dance and be glad, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow." Jeremiah 31:13
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