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for Tristan Lancaster
Cathy Pietras
April 30, 2025
Tristan - You are still missed by so many, especially your Mom. Please send her a message & some hugs to give her the strength to keep living although her heart will always be broken without you here. I will never understand it, but they say that God had a reason for taking you from this earth.
Liz
August 29, 2024
My heart still breaks for every day that you should have been here.
Cathy
April 30, 2024
Still in our hearts with wonderful memories keeping you with us.
Marty
January 11, 2024
Still think of you all the time brother.
Cathy Pietras
May 1, 2022
Gone but never forgotten. Tristen was a very special person. He will always be missed by so many.
Steven Zucal
November 26, 2020
T,
We have never met, but your story touched me and changed my life. Even though you had to go something positive did come from your passing.
I am a security officer at HUP. After hearing your story I found out that your older brother made a documentary about you. I want to see it and know more about the soldier that patrolled the same hallways and buildings as I do as a security officer at HUP.
I reached out to your older brother Justin and asked him if I could see the film. Justin and I really clicked and are like brothers now.
Even though i know Justin is saddened still after all these years that you are not here anymore we talk about you as much as possible and keep your memory alive.
I want to thank you for your service and leave you and your family a quote by a great President who truly cared for our service men and women and their sacrifices....
“I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement,” the letter noted, “and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.”
-Abraham Lincoln
Steven Zucal
“It’s OK, I’M GOOD
-T Lancaster
Cathy Pietras
April 30, 2020
Thinking of you especially today and remembering the fun times our families shared together. Miss you so much.
Cathy Pietras
July 11, 2009
Marcia & Family - I cannot begin to express how sorry I am to hear about Tristan. He was such a wonderful person. Remember the cruise we took together with our kids and what fun it was! I will always have happy memories of the times we were able to be together. I am sure that Tristan is in a better place and now resting in peace. Love, Cathy Pietras
May 29, 2009
Marcia, Jason and Justin - We remember when you brought Tristan home from the hospital, and the sweet little boy who lived across the street. We are so sorry. Words are so inadequate. We love you. Bruce and Barbara Rabinowitz, Forest Hill MD
Judy & David Roberts
May 19, 2009
Dear Marcia and John and Family,
I was so sadden to hear about Tristan.
Our hearts and loving thoughts go out to you all. Prayers for better times.
Nancy B. Claflin
May 15, 2009
Dear Marcia~
My prayers are with you during this difficult time. May Tristan rest in peace and grow in grace. "Rest eternal grant to him O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon him". "May Tristan's soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen."
Peace and prayers,
Nancy B. Claflin, OSH Associate
Francesca & Justin Follmer
May 12, 2009
Marcia, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Deepest condolences.
Anthony Savarese
May 12, 2009
Tristan was a student in my Chemistry class. He was a great kid! I'm so sorry for your loss.
"Cookie" O.-Allen
May 11, 2009
I didn't know you Tristan, but you are missed. My heart & thoughts are with your family and your friends. Our sincerest & deepest condolences to the family. ~Kavindra Allen (HUP Pharmacy) & SSG Allen (ARMY)
Mimi
May 10, 2009
Tristan, you touched many hearts in your 23 years on earth and you will continue to touch us with our memories. I look at life differently now that you are gone. I hope you know how much you were loved. Good bye sweet nephew.
May 10, 2009
I will truly miss seeing your beautiful face at HUP. May God bless you and keep you safe. I'll keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. You're an angel now...rest in peace Tristan.
May 10, 2009
Tristan, I didn't know you well, but your presence at the Univ. of Penn. Hospital made me feel safe.
My prayers rest with your family.
ShVonne (nurse at Penn)
Maria Holden
May 9, 2009
Justin,
I know nothing anyone can say will ever replace Tristan... he was a special person... he was sweet and funny and an overall great guy. I can still remember the New year's we all spent together... it was one of my favorites. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts. My deepest sympathies.
Linda Mangione
May 8, 2009
Marcia,I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS,A PIECE OF YOU IS GONE...With our deepest sympathy,Linda,Mike and Dina Mangione
CPL DAVID MULLEN
May 8, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Barbara Scott
May 8, 2009
To my dear friend Marcia and your entire family: we grieve with you and send you our love and prayers.
Arlene Ditzler
May 8, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you, John and Norine, and all of Tristen's family.
Liz Burns
May 8, 2009
Justin,
I am terribly sorry for your loss. I only had the pleasure of meeting Tristan once, but I remember how friendly and funny he was and how he let us wear and take pictures in his army uniform and try his packaged army food. Take comfort in knowing that we are all here for you and your brother is watching over you from heaven now. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Robyn Weinstein
May 8, 2009
Word can't express how sorry I am. T was a great person and will be missed.
Peter Kernast, Jr
May 8, 2009
Marcia, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere condolences go out to you and all of the family.
May 8, 2009
Mr. Lancaster was always so friendly and professional at work. Everytime I walked by he would greet me with smile and a "hello". He will be missed by the staff at HUP.
Gregory Moran
May 8, 2009
T was not just a friend but a brother. You went beyond blood for me my Brother. You are deeply loved and forever missed. See you on the other side.
May 7, 2009
Dear Tristan, I'm sorry, as your cousin, we didn't have more opportunity to get to know each other better or see each other more often. However, please know that when we did talk with you at Grandmom's house, we really had a nice time getting to know you. You were a lot of fun to talk with and were very down to earth and sweet. I know you will be missed - God bless you. God bless your family at this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Lorraine, Guy and Amber
N.CHARLES STATUM
May 7, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jenna Fried
May 7, 2009
I'm so sorry for your loss. He was such a great guy.
Theodore Teichmann
May 7, 2009
Tristan was a great friend, and brother. He was part of the family. You will be missed and loved always and forever!
Joe Muto
May 7, 2009
Justin and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Tristan was a great person and i will remember him always. From when i met him, when he was just 10 years old, he was a wonderful kid. He was bright, he was fun, and he was caring. Justin, i love you and i want you to know that even though i'm 90 miles away from you, i'll always be here for you. We'll always be best friends, whatever that might mean for us. I felt that calling you was not the right thing to do just now. I wanted to express my condolences to you and your family. You're all in my thoughts.
- Joe Muto
Nicole Kinee
May 7, 2009
Tristan..you are an amazing person, Your personality was never to be replicated. Your in my Heart forever and I'll miss you.
Megan Ingraham
May 7, 2009
Marcia and family I am so sorry for your loss. I know there is nothing I can say to ease the pain you feel or make it go away. Marcia I don't know exactly how you feel but you know I have been in your shoes before and I want you to know I am here for you. Whether you need a shoulder to cry on or an ear to listen I am here and don't ever forget that. If you wake up one morning and just wanna yell and scream about how unfair life is please don't hesitate to call. To Jason and Justin I as well have been in your shoes and I am here for you as well as that shoulder to cry on or ear to listen. I didn't know Tristan very well but by listening to Marcia talk about him made me realize how special and sweet he was. Even though he is no longer with you in body he will forever be with you in spirit. He is watching over you from above and will let you know when your feeling down that he is by your side. Always remember the fun times you shared and the memories you made because regardless of how rough your day is going it is sure to bring a smile to your face. Tristan, I know you will be missed by all and forgotten by none. I love you all and your in my heart, thoughts and prayers.
Cpl.Daniel Lister
May 7, 2009
Tristan, It was a pleasure and a true honor to have known you as a person and a fellow colleague.
You are truly missed by all.
The Gentile Family
May 6, 2009
Tristan, You were part of our family and became a good friend. You were always there when we needed a helping hand. When you were little and when you were grown you always had the gentleness that we have all known. An angel now we cannot see, please watch over your Mom and family. You will be in our hearts and prayers forever.
Isaac McNeill
May 6, 2009
May you be with God forever and ever.
Tyesha Cusack
May 6, 2009
Tristan, you always put a smile on my face. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Samantha Gentile
May 6, 2009
"The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God." My thoughts and prayers are with you always...
Alexis Pepe
May 6, 2009
Tristan, Thank you for visiting me and handing things into my contact isolation rooms. You were a beautiful and wonderful person. I miss you.
Mary Bankhead
May 6, 2009
Tristan, you made me laugh and kept me safe. I'll miss you, your beautiful eyes, and all our jokes. It's never the same.
Michael Gentile
May 6, 2009
You were a great friend to me Tristan. You will be in my prayers forever. Ill miss you. Love you buddy!
Raymond Hause Jr
May 6, 2009
More than a friend, a Brother forever, Missed and loved always
Vicki and Joe Pantano
May 6, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Liz Dupoldt
May 6, 2009
Jason and family, I am so saddened by this loss of yours. Your lovely family should not have to bare this pain. Know that Tristans selflessness and duty to his country will not be forgotton. What a brave man, such a tragic loss. You are in my thoughts-I am here for you if you need anything at all.
Bart & Diane Konrad
May 6, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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