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shelby sampson
April 14, 2025
20 years is a long time.. may you always be remembered in our hearts.
Shelby Sampson
July 7, 2020
Happy 26th Anthony!! I was in town this last weekend and got to do some bike clean up and decoration, I'm sorry every time I decorate its red white & blue but your birthday is so close to 4th of July its all i can ever find! lol.
Miss you pal,
RACHAEL JAMES
April 14, 2006
Today we have remembered Anthony. We have kept him with us at breakfast, while swimming, nap time, lunch time, etc. We miss him-but our memories keep him alive and with us. Love, Rachael, John, Chris and Danae
Kim Garcia
July 7, 2005
Happy Birthday, Anthony.
We miss you SO VERY MUCH. Juliet talks to you all the time - are you tired of hearing her yet? :o) She prays a lot for and to you. She misses you terribly, but she's very happy that you're one of God's special angels. We love you!
Nanie
July 7, 2005
Happy Birthday Anthony. You and your family our in our thoughts and prayers. You will be greatly missed. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you.
Jeannie & Jim Brechwald
May 4, 2005
Anthony was the son of our nephew Rick. He was a beautiful and happy boy and we are so blessed to have gotten to know him even if it was for a short time.
Lawrence DiBianco
May 4, 2005
Rick and Jennifer,
Little Anthony was taken from you far to early. But you now have a little saint praying for you in heaven. He will be saving both of you a special place in heaven.
My prayer are with you.
Uncle Larry
jenoise Dwight
May 3, 2005
My desr children,
What can I possibly say to make it better? Mamas are supposed to be able to kiss the hurt and make it beter, but this is one hurt I can"t cure. My heart is breaking too. I guess only time will ease this pain.
Anthony was our first grandchild, and we were so proud of him when he was born. we are still proud of him for being a wonderful big brother, faithful son, and a good friend to a lot of children . I suppose we should all remember to follow Anthiony"s example, and be a friend to those that need a friend whether we know them well or not.
every place I go from now on, Anthony will go with me. Every adventure I have he will have too, because he will be in my heart always.
I love you
Mom
Gramdmommie
Jenoise Dwight
Liz,Jorge,Raquel,Jonathan & Olivia Gonzalez
April 29, 2005
I'm so sad for the Dwight family.My child Olivia also goes to Oak Forest Elem.Anthony will be missed and remembered forever.What happened to Anthony was devastating,every parent and child feels your pain.I had a daughter that passed away and the only advice I can give is that only time and prayers help.
Ed, Pam & Stephanie Claiborne/Renfrow
April 24, 2005
To the dearest Dwight Family, grandparents, & uncle Stephen,
Words cannot express how much this tragic accident has effected us. We can merely begin to imagine the pain, loss, & sadness that you each must be feeling by losing your precious Anthony. Even though the years have gone by so quickly since we met him - we feel as if we knew him by knowing the family. The many wonderful stories we have heard about sweet Anthony only make us grieve him that much more. He was truly a gift from God, and Rick & Jennifer were the proud parents selected to have him. We want you all to know that we are here for you - and will do anything to make this time just a little bit easier. We love you very much - and cherish our friendship with you all.
Ed, Pam & Stephanie
Jan Kaiser
April 21, 2005
We were so grieved to hear of Anthony's accident. Nothing can ever replace our precious children. I know that you will cherish the awesome memories that your wonderful gifted loving Anthony provided to you in his life.Please know that Anthony will never be forgotten and that you will be in our prayers daily.
Vic and Jan Kaiser(Oak Forest Parents)
Stephanie Kaiser
Dalton Kaiser
Benjamin Kaiser
Melanie Chersky
April 21, 2005
I am deeply sorry to hear about the loss of your son. You are in my prayers. God Bless!
ShaNissa King
April 20, 2005
I will pray for youre family every night. May God Be With You and Family. My heart gose out to you and family. Keep youre head up Anthony is in a better place God need him home.
Janie Najera
April 20, 2005
To the Dwight Family,
There are no words or I cannot imagine what you must be going through. Just know that your precious son was known for the wonderful person he was and he is with our Father & Savior. My sons Oscar & Ernesto knew him by the "smart boy" who was always reading. May God give you the strength and peace to comfort you in this time of grief. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Janie,Ernesto Sr.,Ernesto Jr.,Oscar (Oak Forest Elem)
Robert & Linda Dirzanowski
April 20, 2005
Jennifer and Family,
God bless you and your family as you go through this very difficult time. You are all in our daily thoughts and prayers.
Amie Torres
April 19, 2005
My Prayers are with you. Please know that God works in mysterious ways and we will not know until He (God) deems it necessary to tell us why He did what He did.
I will never ever forget Anthony, he was the first child to hold Alexandria when she was a newborn. He was so careful and gentle. Anthony would never let us leave without giving something to Alexandria.
Please know that I will alway's be there for anything you need, even if its just a hug and a tissue.
I Love and Miss You Anthony.
Amie Torres
Stephanie Garcia
April 19, 2005
Dwight Family,
I am extremely saddened by the loss of your loved one Anthony. Words could never express what you must be going through. Through Christ our Lord and Savior you will be comforted and certain that Anthony will now be watching over his family and friends. He will still do what he does best. He was a great friend to all..big and small. My son Alfred Garcia is in the 1st grade and remembers Anthony as the nice boy that shares. The nice boy that always said Hello while passing through the hall. He also knew exactly who he was by the bike that he rode everyday. I am just down the rode if you need an ear, shoulder, or anything. Please know this. I have a little one Rico's age and would love to get them together. God has other plans for Anthony right now and we all will soon see. God Bless and stay strong and remember you are never alone.
Oak Forest Parent, Volunteer and mother of:
Kristina, Kris, Alfred and AJ
The Garcias - Noe, Kim & the girls
April 19, 2005
Dear Anthony,
Thank you for 10 wonderful years. Thank you for being so kind and so loving. Thank you for making so many of us smile, and think on really deep levels. Thank you for having great birthday parties and for coming to all of our family birthday parties, as well. Thank you for making Rick and Jennifer realize their true potential as parents, educators, and students!
You taught us so much in such a relatively short period of time. There is so much that we are all so grateful for when it comes to you. but the main thing we are grateful for is simply having known you. What a wonderful, phenomenal person you were. I can only begin to imagine what an outstanding angel you must be now. We miss you being here with us, but we are comforted to know that you are still here with us, each and every one of us, each and every day.
Rick and Jennifer - thank you, too, for having such a wonderful son, for bringing him into this world so that we could all be touched by his life, and for always sharing him with us. He is a great gift still, and will never be forgotten in our minds or our hearts.
Love,
The Garcias:
Noe, Kim, Danielle, Gabrielle, Juliet & Sophia
Monica (Silvas) Garcia
April 19, 2005
Rick and Jennifer
There are no word to discribe the sadness I am feeling for the both of you. I was saddened to hear the news of such a tragedy. My heart and prayers go out to both of you and your families durning this time.
Christina Lopez
April 19, 2005
We were deeply saddened by God's sudden calling of his angel. Our thoughts and prayers are with Anthony, you, and your family.
This was my daughter's first year at Oak Forest. Despite "new kid on the block" struggles, she always had nice stories to share about her first friend Anthony and their recess adventures. Please take comfort in the knowledge that your little one truly made a difference for so many of us.
God Bless You.
Jeremy, Christina, & Celeste
Erika And Obed Franco
April 19, 2005
Rick, Jennifer, and Rico,
We are truly saddened and we pray that God will always be there to comfort you and your family. We miss Anthony very much and we want you to know that we are right across the street if you ever need anything. May you be assured that he is in our Father's arms.
Sharon Carter
April 19, 2005
Jennifer, Rick, Ricco, MB, and Steve,
You had a wonderful son, brother, and grandchild for a time that was too short.
No words can describe how Jerry and I feel. We cannot imagine what you are going through right now and in the future. We know that there is a big void in your life now and that you will always miss him but be thankful for the short time that you had with him and the wonderful memories. You are in our prayers and remember that we love you.
Love,
Jerry and Sharon
Michael Vandever
April 18, 2005
Dear Dwight Family:
I am so sorry to hear about Anthony. I was in the 1st grade with him at Oak Forest. He was a good kid. We are the same age and it makes me very sad, but I get happy thinking I have a friend who is now one of God's Angels.
Dwayne and Cindy (Bienski) Sumbera
April 18, 2005
Rick and Jennifer,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. We can not imagine what you must be going through, and there are no words that could possibly comfort you at this time. We were saddened to learn of such a tragedy. Please know you are all in our daily thoughts and prayers...there will come a day when you will hug your baby again! Stay strong for your little one that is here with you now!
Janna Tucker
April 18, 2005
Jennifer, Rick, Ms. C and family,
I was so saddened to hear the news about the little boy who was killed. Then, to hear it was YOUR little boy broke my heart. I am so very sorry for your loss, words can not express. I know you would rather have him here, but God must have needed a special little angel.
Please know that you are are in my thoughts daily and in my and my mom's prayers. We send you all our love, hope and support.
Please know I am here anytime to talk, listen, cry, yell - whatever.
Take care and God Bless,
Janna
Stacy Peacock
April 18, 2005
You are in our thoughts and prayers. There is nothing harder than loosing a loved one, especially one who was so young. We will all continue praying for you through your time of sorrow.
With symphony,
Judy and Richard Smith
Stacy and Brent Peacock
Devin and Tamara Smith
The Orr Family
April 18, 2005
Our family would like to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of your precious son. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless you all!
ELLA JEAN LA HAY
April 18, 2005
My deepest sympathy and heart felt sorrow at this tragic and sad time in your life. But always remember you will see Anthony again. My prayers are with you. Rachel's Mother in law. Jean La Hay
tammy (candelight chuch of christ) story
April 18, 2005
My deepest sympathy at the loss of Anthony. My nieces attend Oak Forest and are in the 4th grade, they both knew of Anthony. We know by God's word that Anthony is safe and will be cradled in God's arms. We as humans question why such a tragedy happened, but as Christians we know that it is God's plan. We can only think on what the plan was to take such a young sweet loving boy. Maybe he wants us to know that the life he created is so precious and for each of us to always remember to show those we love how much we love them. I know Anthony was very much loved by his family and that you are so proud of him. Keep those memories close and share his legacy of his young childhood. He has made an very strong impact on many people from the accident and I'm sure have made many people rethink how there is no guarantee for tomorrow to show those you love, love today and tell them.
Our prayers are with your family.
Tammy Story
Tracey Garza
April 18, 2005
I did not know Anthony but my daughter is a third grader at Oak Forest. The whole school has been affected by his loss. We dropped off a stuffed animal at the memorial site on 43rd & Oak Forest. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Rocky, Tracey and Gabbi Garza (third grade student at Oak Forest).
Alicia, Aaron and Camryn Brittain
April 18, 2005
I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Anthony. It breaks my heart to know that someone so young and innocent is taken away from us like this. My son is in 4th grade and sometimes played hockey with him during school. He told me how nice Anthony was and that he misses him. Try to find comfort knowing that he is with God now and will be watching over you always. Your family will be in our prayers and may God bless you.
The Carpenter Family
April 18, 2005
Our family is so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you in this time of great sorrow.
Beckie Blazier
April 18, 2005
Dear Rick, Jennifer and Rico
There are never enough words to express how our hearts break for you and your family. Yesterday I was in Temple, TX to change the flowers on my sons grave. He was also 10 when he was tragically killed. He would now be 25. I do understand your loss and your pain, and how your arms ache to hold that little guy once again. God only allows those who are strong enough to endure such pain to go through what we have and are going through, and he is the only one who can give us such comfort and peace. We will never understand why, until the time comes when we can meet those precious ones in our Father's presence. For now just know that lots of people are praying for you and your family that the God of all comfort will keep you wrapped in his loving arms.
Mamie Fowler
April 18, 2005
God bless you and keep you in this hour of sorrow. My prayers are with you. John's Aunt Mamie
Margie and Tom Bueche
April 18, 2005
Dear Rick and Jennifer,
There are no words to express how sorry I was to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts will be with both of you and the rest of your family during this very difficult time. May God Bless and surround you with his loving arms...
Love,
Margie
Stephen Clappart
April 18, 2005
I always loved the fact that you shared my love of fantasy novels, stories of powerful wizards, of dragons, and of heros who did great things that shaped the world around them. I looked forward to the day when you were just a little older and I could introduce you to the writings of J.R.R Tolkien and then, after you read the books, we could watch the movies together and talk about them. I would have loved those conversations, you were so smart and so perceptive that I'm certain you would have taught me things about books I had read cover to cover many times.
I do not think that you realized that you were one of those heros who could change the world simply by walking through it and being yourself. Your effect on our family, beginning with your birth and on through to this day, as you drew all of us in closer around you, was nothing short of magic. Just a few months ago, when Jennifer and I were able to celebrate Christmas, with our mother, father and step mother, all at the same time and under one roof for the first time in many years was a gift that I know all of us will be eternally grateful for. That was your doing Anthony, the fact that you drew all of us to be together to see your school play, resulted in Dubadee finally meeting Granny Claudia and made that Christmas possible. Twice in less than 10 minutes the other day, I heard a child say that you were one of the very first friends they made at your school, again you were bringing people together, building a bridge between a new student and your friends. You accomplished all these wonderful things and so many more, simply by being yourself.
I love and miss you Anthony,
"Uncle Stephen"
Stephen T. Clappart
Danley Family Oak Forest
April 17, 2005
Our deepest sympathy to the Dwight family. Please know, Anthony and you are in our prayers. God Bless.
Elizabeth Perez (Bowen)
April 17, 2005
Jennifer and Rick, There are not enough words to express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. I hope you will find some sort of peace knowing that your son is with God and truely in a better place. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Carolyn Davis
April 17, 2005
We will always have such happy memories of your beautiful boy, Anthony. Rachel came home many days to tell some funny story about Anthony or to tell us about his little brother, Rico. My favorite memory will be of his wonderful performance in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Rachel told us that Anthony was always the nicest boy on the playground. He was the one boy, she said, who would share the balls with the girls. Our hearts go out to all of you in this difficult time.
Rachel, Luc, Carolyn and Bill Davis
Jan, Dennis & Amy Herrington
April 17, 2005
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to you for your loss. You are and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Our daughter Amy is in 3rd grade @ Oak Forest, she told us that recently Anthony had been in her classroom a few times to help them with a science project. Although she did not personally know him, she told us how nice and funny he was, just from that brief time he spent with her class. May God bless you and your family.
Dawne Huhn
April 17, 2005
We are so saddened by your loss, the world's loss. He was a beautiful brave boy. Know that he was an angel on earth and is now an angel with our Father. Know that God is surrounding you by His angels to help you though these trying times. If there is anything We can do to assist you in anyway, please let us know. Dawne, Bill, Krystle, Katie and Kylie Huhn
Oak Forest Staff
Rico's birth was blessed by his brother's love.
April 17, 2005
Always fun loving, Anthony had to be Santa for Halloween
April 17, 2005
Mary Clappart
April 17, 2005
Anthony was a joy to eveyone whose life was blessed by his presence. A true angel here on earth and my own special grandangel. I will always treasure the time I spent with him; the million of miles we walked around his great-grandmother's house when he was a toddler, the races to see who could get to my car first on Saturdays (he always won) and so much more I could never list them all. He continues to be our angel watching over us and I will always be his Dubadee.
Love forever,
Dubadee
Bridgette Kalinowsky-Martinez
April 17, 2005
Jennifer, I can't say I understanding what you might be feeling... words befall me at this time... I know that you have alot of love, prayers, and support right now from many including myself and my family and very much extended family and even from the Oak Forest Community. He was and always will be in the hearts of many. He was and always will be precious young man.
Bridgette, Eli, Kandiace, Kameron, Kourtney
Frederick Dwight
April 17, 2005
Thank you all so much for all the love you have given Anthony, Rico, Jennifer and myself. Anthony loved life and lived it to it's fullest.Words cannot express how much everyone's support has meant. We can now speak with Anthony always.
Love to all- The Dwight House
JACKIE LLOYD
April 17, 2005
Jennifer, Sometimes things happen and there's not a thing anyone can say or do to make it better. It just takes time, time to cry and time to heal. I am so sadden for the loss of your precious son Anthony. Why God takes small loving children is beyond me. Your Sweet little Anthony will be missed by many hearts that he touched.
My Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to you and your family during this very difficult time.
An old friend from Randall's.
Jesse & Ann Fugler
April 16, 2005
We will keep your Family in our
prayers.
Fran and Faith Morris
April 16, 2005
I was so deeply saddened to hear of the accident. Anthony was a bright, engaging, sweet little boy and it was our pleasure to have known him. Jennifer and Rick, your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Laurie Fugler Fyffe
April 16, 2005
Dear Rick And Jennifer,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I can never understand the death of a child. He is truly in God's hands now . Love,your cousin Laurie
Margaret Jankowiak
April 16, 2005
My prayers are with you and your family.
Natasha Garcia
April 16, 2005
I just couldn't begin to imagine what you must feel right now. I do know that since Anthony isn't with us, he is with God. He isn't suffering, and he isn't in pain. I pray for God to give you peace beyond understanding. Because sometimes things are beyond our understanding. May you know that God is with you, even if it doesn't feel like it. He is right beside you. Natasha Garcia
Oak Forest Post Office
Jenny Hyman
April 16, 2005
Anthony, we did not get to know you in your short time here on earth but know that you were a very special person. My daughter Ballie Hyman attends the 5th grade at Oak Forest and sadly did not get to know you. Go be with God now. My confort be with your family and friends at this trying time.
Jenny Hyman - Mother and Friend
Robin Griffith
April 16, 2005
Our deepest sympathies for your loss.
gipsy vargas
April 16, 2005
I am a parent of a pre-k student at Oak Forest. We did not know Anthony, but our family would like to offer our deepest condolences. We can only imagine the pain and sorrow the family is feeling. God Bless you and we will be praying for your family.
With love and prayers,
The Vargas Family
Cheryl Wilburn
April 16, 2005
My prayers go out to the Dwight family, I can't imagine what they must be feeling. Know that God has cradled Anthony in his arms, He now will be watching over his family and protecting you.
Jean Young,Oak Forest School
April 16, 2005
You have my deepest sympathy. Anthony was an excellent student and a joy to have in my class.
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