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April 3, 2013
So many questions, help me understand
Tonda
Michael Vann
February 23, 2013
I miss you dad... I am still wrapping my mind around what happened seven years ago....but to God be the glory! See ya in Glory Land!
Kendrell Holley
April 6, 2011
I still think about that missed chance cousin and it hurts, still missing you
Connie Reese
February 23, 2011
Michael, a piece of my heart left this earth with you that day. But that's ok, because it was reserved only for you. I love you and miss you.
Dee
July 18, 2009
Mike,
Another year has passed by, & I still find myself looking to hear from you. I miss you Mike.
Delores Taylor
April 13, 2008
To the vann family
Weaping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. There are no words that I can say to describe Michael Vann. I remember the first time I encountered Michael, and still today I can remember those eyes and that broad smile. But what I miss the most is the encouraging words he would always have at the right time. He could make you smile even when you didnt want to, and he would always make me believe in myself. I will always miss him but I will never forget him.
Connie Reese
February 23, 2008
Mike,
I can't believe it's been two years since you've been gone. We all miss you so very much.
It's hard not to just pick up the phone just to say hello.
I just wanted to say that we love you & miss you!
July 4, 2007
Mikey, I am missing you so much right now. I cannot believe that it's been over a year, going on 2 without my friend to talk things over with. I miss you my buddy.
Dee
Dee
February 12, 2007
Over the past year, I have found myself missing my friend, and wishing I could call to share a special victory or accomplishment. I just recently deleted your phone number from my cell, thinking that just maybe the pain would be less. But when one has been a friend, the way you were a friend to me, the pain of knowing you're not here never goes away. I miss talking to you about everything Mike. I miss laughing about old school memories. I miss you, my friend. May you rest in eternal peace.
Duane Robbins
March 28, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Michael's family. I have not seen Michael, Will or Marcus in many years. I knew Michael as a giving and caring person and loved his humor. Our prayers are with you.
Duane Robbins and family
Marlan Hoffman
March 22, 2006
To Michael's family and co-workers, I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I went to Mortuary School with Michael back in the 1980's in Kansas City. He was obviously a young man who loved his family and the life God had given him here. Why this tragedy has happened is unknown to us now, however, I will be keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. (Marlan Hoffman - Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, Parsons, Kansas)
Rev. Juan and Pamela Valencia and famliy
March 15, 2006
May God Bless your family. Our prayers are with you.
Hardwell Family
March 15, 2006
Our prayers are with the Vann family. May God Bless You.
Tonya Prince
March 14, 2006
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I went to school with Michael. He was a great person and will be missed.
Prince Family
Cherrie Maples
March 13, 2006
To the Vann Family:
The prayers of a grateful community are with you mom & dad, sons, brother, and all the family of Michael Vann. His contribution to society will not be forgotten.
The Maples Family
Carmita Thornton
March 13, 2006
I'm sorry for your loss, may the Lord bless you at your time of sorrow. Know that Micheal is in a better place. With Love from: Chaunte, Brianna, Stephon, and Carmita.
Darren Brunson & Family
March 11, 2006
Marcus sorry for your lost we will keep you in our prayers. Stay strong.
Donald Lollis
March 11, 2006
To the family of Michael Vann our prayers are with you.
Donald Lollis & Family
Charles & Sheila Officer
March 8, 2006
TO THE VANN FAMILY:
Please know that we share in your loss and feel your need for answers.May it comfort you to know that God knows all, sees all and IS ALL! He will comfort and guide you. He IS closer than a brother. Lean on him. In the coming days and nights, may he be your light, your truth, your strength and your brother, that sticketh closer THAN a brother.
May the LORD WATCH. We will ALL miss Michael.
Caroline Stewart
March 8, 2006
To the Vann Family,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Micheal. I attended junior high and high school with both Micheal and Mark. May GOD bless you!!
Timothy and Debra Webb
March 8, 2006
You and your family shall forever remain in our prayers. I love Will so deep, which just flows to his family and friends in this moment of great saddness. God Bless you etarnally.
Minister Timothy and Debra Webb
Carol Morgan
March 8, 2006
To the family:
It saddened my heart to hear of the loss of your loved one. I know that he will be missed by all, but rest assure, God can and will sustain and give needed strength in your hour of grief and sorrow. Just let memories of the good times comfort you and offer peace.
I did not know all of the family, but talked to Michael's mother on many occasions. It has been 18 years since I lived in Wichita, but still remember the great people there. My prayers are continued for the healing of your broken hearts.
Rev/Mrs Kenneth Peters
March 7, 2006
Would lkie to extend our heart felt sympathy at this time, may God continue to embrace your family with mercy and grace
karl Jackson,FD
March 6, 2006
May God give you comfort in your time of troble and be your light at the end of a dark day.
Susan (Sue) Alexander
March 6, 2006
Dear Vann Family,
I attended the Celebrant class in K.C. last year and really enjoyed him. He was so energic and caring. His smile brightened the whole room. It makes me sad to think we have lost another "Good Guy."
My husband and I own Brown-Bennett-Alexander Funeral, please call if we can be of any help to you (620)273-6311. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
lachelle mullins
March 5, 2006
I would like yo say my heart is with you in your time of lost and you are in my thoughts of love god bless you
Trish Jones-Royster
March 5, 2006
My prayers go out to the Vann Family. I met Michael through my brother, Kenny Jones. He was always nice to me and very respectable towards my parents. God Bless your family.
Travis Newman
March 5, 2006
Dear Vann family,
my deepest sympathies to you and the situation you face, be strong. And to Michael Jr., hey buddy if you need any help at all at the funeral home let me know I've got ten days of vacation I can hed down there and help you as much as you need.
Travis Newman
Donnie Mitchell
March 5, 2006
I am praying for the Vann family. I know God will strengthen you in this hour. Elizabeth "LIZ" and I grew up together in the NWDC of the PAW. Liz, I am praying for you and your strength in God.
Clara Moore - Glover
March 5, 2006
Another soldier gone home. Michael's earthly assignments are finished and now he has gone to receive his reward. We celebrate his life and shall continue to honor his memory. May God strenghthen the family and know that prayers are going up for you at this time.
Sherri Woods
March 5, 2006
To the Vann family,
Blessings be with you during this time. Michael helped my family so much during the time of my father's passing (Sherman Woods). I told him at the time that he stepped in like he was family and that made everything so much easier. Michael was a special person and I know that he touched my family in a very special way.
Peace and love to your family
Angela Burkhalter
March 5, 2006
To the Vann Family, I am very sadden in the loss of Michael Sr.I remember seeing him in the hallways of Robinson Junior High.I would always smile because there was two of them identical twins,though i was in a upper grade,Michael was a classmate of my sister Janice and whenever i would run into Michael,he would always say hi Janice and i would always say i am Angie,I will remember Michael because of his geniune kindness and though Michael now rest in the arms of God our Father, I would like to say,Good-night Michael i'll see you in the Morning.Angie Burkhalter
Brtty Hysten
March 4, 2006
To Cousin John & Dorcas Vann & Family,
It is my deepest sympathy and that I extend my condolence to you in the passing of Michael Vann Sr As a cousin this is a tremendous loss to the family.
Peace to the family.
Betty Hysten
Lee Etta Moore-Anderson
March 4, 2006
Michael helped my family and I through my Mother passing in 1999, finding my Brother dead in 2001, and the passing of my Father in 2003. He took my Father all the way to Quitmen TX, to his final resting place. That I will never forget. My family and I will miss him. But I know that he is with our Father in heaven looking down on us. We were very blessed to have known him. We will keep him and his family in our pray's. Robert & Lee Etta Anderson & the Moore family.
Martin Gettis
March 4, 2006
To the VANN Family: We charish the 40+ years of our relationship, hence you have our deepest sympthy & our most earnest prayers. God's sustaining power is still available to those whose are His. We are sorry that ill health precluded us from being with you at this time. Elder Martin & Sister Betty Gettis.
Becky Maloney-Kendrick
March 4, 2006
To the family of Michael D.Vann Sr. It is with my deepest sympathy that I extend my condolences to you in the passing of Michael. As a friend and Funeral Service Practitioner this is a tremendous lost to the community as well as the industry. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Garry & Natalie Johnson
March 4, 2006
May God keep you in his care, Michael will never be forgotten and will forever live in the hearts of all the people he help in their time of grief.His time on earth may have been short but his deeds will never be forgotten.
Moore Family
March 4, 2006
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Vann Family at this time of transition. Leaving you with these stanchions of the faith; That God does not change and he will never leave you nor forsake you. John and Claudette.
Patricia Swann
March 4, 2006
I am honored to have met and studied with Michael at the Funeral Celebrant Seminar in Indianapolis in October 2005. What a gentleman, and what a loss to our world is his departure to a better place. May God comfort you in this time of physical separation from him and in your celebration of his most meaningful life.
Terry & Avis Smith
March 4, 2006
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Peace unto the family of Michael Vann from Faith Temple Full Gospel Church & Pastor Terry & Avis Smith.
Donnie & Rashonda Mitchell
March 4, 2006
To the entire Vann Family: We extend our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to your family in this, the loss of your loved one. We pray that God would strengthen and keep you even in this very difficult time. Please know that we love you and will continue to keep you in our prayers! Be blessed!
Lisa (Shaw) Lee
March 4, 2006
My deepest sympathy go out to the entire family. May God continue to give you strength, peace & comfort during this time that is my prayer for you!!!!!
Sheryl Hyde
March 4, 2006
To The Vann Family
Earth Has No Sorrow That Heaven Cannot Heal.
The Prince of Peace... Be
Presence of Thee Comforter... Ease
Solace In Time of Grief or Fear.
The Spirit of Power, Love, Energy AND Confidence Is Given Unto.
Be expectant... God is Blessing you ALL through trial, so don't faint.
Be confident in knowledge, He is not the God of error.
Life is often an imbalance.
Life brings challenges and through these challenges stand in strength, strong will marked by Good judgment to embrace the next challenge that comes with it.
God is responsive to the NEEDS of His faithful. Depend on the Word of God to formulate and execute His purpose and plan.
What appears to be the end is a new beginning. Refreshed, renewed shall the family be.
The beauty of the LORD our God be upon.
The Hagemeisters
March 4, 2006
We are very sad for our communities loss. Michael reached out a hand and helped us in our time of need as he would anyone. So gracious.
Heritage Funeral Home
Yolanda Thompson
March 4, 2006
May God continue to comfort and keep the entire family in this time of loss. Just as Michael comforted our family our family will pray for and comfort you in your time of need. God Bless you
JOE & JEAN SCOTT
March 4, 2006
TO THE ENTIRE VANN FAMILY, YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY.MAY THE GOOD LORD COMFORT YOU AND LET HIS LIGHT SHINE UPON YOU.
Dana & Narvella McElrath
March 4, 2006
To the Vann Family & Rachel Foreman
We express our deepest sympathy to your entire family for the loss of your loved one. May God continue to bless and keep you all in his perfect peace.
Tony and Almetra Strange
March 3, 2006
Our Deepest Sympathy and Prayers go out to the family during this time of sorrow. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord keep and strengthen you.
Anita Newton-Ross
March 3, 2006
To The Vann Family,GOD Will Be With You Always. Michael Will Be Missed.
Gaither Larkin
March 3, 2006
With Sympathy: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he....will not fail thee, nor forsake thee(Deuteronomy 3:16) Asking God, the God of all comfort, to surround you with His love and peace, during this difficult time.
Tyrone Gordon
March 3, 2006
May God continue to give you the strength that you need in your time of loss! I am praying for you!
Nettie MCclennon
March 3, 2006
May the Lord keep your family and bless the family in your time of sorrow, my prayers are with you
Sabrina Henry
March 3, 2006
To the Vann family, I am truly sorry for your loss and I can relate to your pain. My sister's service (June Simon)was the first service at Vann's new location. Even though my family was still going through, the Vann family (funeral staff) was still supportive to our needs and for that we are forever greatful. We may not understand why all of this came about but God knows everything and continue to let him work it out. The Woods Family is always available no matter what time or day, pick up the phone and call and we'll be there right away.
McPhaul Family
March 3, 2006
To the Vann Family,
It is always difficult to experience the lost of a loved one. Our hearts and prayers go out to you. May God be the solid rock where you find Peace and Strength.
With Love,
The McPhaul Family
ANNIE WORK
March 3, 2006
Annie Work & family (Urban News)
Pat Moody
March 3, 2006
I am so sad to hear about this terrible event in all your lives. I met Michael at the Celebrant training in Kansas City in October 2005. Being an EMT, CT CISM Peer volunteer for Police, Fire and Ambulance workers, as well as a Funeral Director and Celebrant, I felt a connection with Michael through all that we shared in common. May God ease your hearts in these very difficult days and weeks to come. You already know that he touched so many lives during his short time here and now, we who were touched by him, are praying for all of you. God Bless.
Rev. Roy Hughes
March 3, 2006
To the family of Michael Vann, I will keep you all in my prayer.
Julia Anderson & Family
March 3, 2006
May God Bless You All
Dwayne Robinson
March 3, 2006
To Mark Vann and entire family, Our Prayers go out to you in this most difficult and tragic time, Just know that GOD knows your pain, and he is always there to comfort you through it all, we may not understand but he does, Michael is with the lord now and he's having a good time, I will keep you all in my prayers..........Dwayne Robinson
Quinn Tolbert
March 3, 2006
Micheal Jr and Jonathan
God Bless you in this time. U two, as well as the entire family are in my prayers.
BEATRICE RHONE-TALLEY
March 3, 2006
GOD BLESS YOU ALL,OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
THE RHONE FAMILY.
MR.&MRS KENNETH TALLEY
March 3, 2006
OUR HEART GOES OUT TO THE VANN FAMILY. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.
Jerry Stanyer
March 3, 2006
Our prayers are with you.
Pam Vetter
March 3, 2006
What Death Cannot Do:
Death is so limited
It cannot cripple Love
It cannot shatter Hope
It cannot corrode Faith
It cannot eat away Peace
It cannot destroy Confidence
It cannot kill Friendship
It cannot suppress Memories
It cannot silence Courage
It cannot invade the Soul
It cannot conquer the Spirit
It cannot destroy Eternal Life
As a fellow Celebrant, my thoughts are with you...
Rev. Curtis Staley
March 3, 2006
To the Vann Family:
We share in the tragic loss of Michael. He surely will be missed in the City of Wichita. Our thoughts and prayers are with you a this time. If we may be of service to you, please do not hesitate to call.
Glenda Stansbury
March 3, 2006
What a terrific loss for Michael's family and community. We met Michael at our Celebrant training last year in Kansas City and were so impressed with his warm smile, his dedication to serving families and his positive attitude in the midst of struggles. Our thoughts will be with the family--a great man has been lost and we are richer for knowing him and poorer for his passing.
~In-Sight Institute Celebrant Training
The Infamous Marchin White Tigers Drill Team
March 3, 2006
We The Infamous Marchin White Tigers are Praying for the Vann Family. We are praying that the Lord will bless you with the Strenth to go on and to Heal the missing void in your hearts. May God Bless and Keep you all.
And Thank You for your support to our Group.
Ellean Johnson
March 3, 2006
I met Michael Vann 4yrs ago when my mother passed. He was kind, patient, understanding during the time of our bereavement. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this time of sorrow. Keep the faith and trust in God and he will see you through. For God has said "He will never Leave you nor Forsake you."
jim Gaston
March 2, 2006
Capt. Vann will be missed.
Mike always had a positive attitude. Remembering back to 2/11/06 at about 8AM, Myself and Firefighter Chaffin (SQUAD 12) had worked thru the night at the grass fire in Burton KS. That early morning I was tired and just ready to get back to Wichita when Capt. Vann and his crew showed up to relieve our crews. He had his smile on and looked eager to get out there and do his part in stomping out the grass fires.
Michael and his family will be in our prayers.
From the crew at Station 12/B
Tyler Miller
March 2, 2006
Michael, Jr. and Jonathan,
May God be with you always, especially now in your time of mourning. You are in my prayers, now and forever. May God bless and keep you both.
GATHELMA HERRING
March 2, 2006
MICHAEL was a fine young man.
He will be missed by many but never forgotten. God be with you
all.
Sabrina (Bardwell) Titelbaum
March 2, 2006
This was such a tragic end to such a wonderful life. My heartfelt sympathies to the Vann family. Michael was wonderful in his handling of my Grandmother's (Sarah Wright) funeral, and his kindness was never forgotten. May he rest in peace with our Lord and Savior.
JACKSON MORTUARY
March 2, 2006
To the Family of Michael Vann, We the staff of Jackson Mortuary want to extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of a son, brother, and father. Our prayers are with you at this time. May God bless all of you.
Susan Law
March 2, 2006
I did not know him, and only seen about him on Kake news. He must of been a very nice man and my heart goes out to his family and friend on the loss of their loved one.
Dolores Walker-Luca
March 2, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Michael. I will always remember his kindness when my mother Sarah Wright passed. I know the pain you are enduring. My blessings are with you.
Richard Dixon
March 2, 2006
To Micheal and Family, Death is such a hard task-master. A good brother death is the hardest to understand. But, from all experience is born new knowledge. If we but look and hope, new life can be found beyond the tears of grief.
Fred Holroyd
March 2, 2006
My deepest sympathies go out to the Vann family. I have always been impressed with Michael's professionalism. His concern for the families he served was very evident.
Angela Walters-Rudel
March 2, 2006
Thanks Michael....I feel honored to have had the chance to know you. Bless you!
Vallery Fields
March 2, 2006
In 1999, I visited Vann-Gettis Funeral Services to make arrangements for my dear aunt. I met with Michael Vann, a consummate professional who was patient, kind and compassionate. He refused to discuss finances until I was comfortable with the arrangements I had made. I am forever grateful and thankful for the services provided by Michael Vann, Doug Gettis and the staff from Vann-Gettis. My prayer is that God will return favor on the Vann family and shower you with condolences, comfort, peace, strength and hope for the days ahead. His grace is sufficient to see you through.
Jennifer Ladd
March 2, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Michael's loss is felt throughout the entire Emergency Services Community.
Connor Griffith
March 2, 2006
As a future funeral director myself, I wish to extend my sympathies to the family at this time. I did not know Mr. Vann, but know that as a funeral director, he blessed the lives of those he served, as well as those he served as a fire fighter. God bless you Michael Vann, and your family.
If I may, I wish to share a scripture from the Book of Mormon, which has brought me great joy and happiness. In Alma chapter 40 verses 11 and 12-----"Now, concerning the state of the soul between death and the resurrection-behold it has been made known unto me by an angel, that the spirits of all men, as soon as they are departed from this mortal body, yea, the spirits of all men, whether they be good or evil, are taken home to that God who gave them life.
And then shall it come to pass that the spirits of those who are righteous are received into a state of happiness, which is called paradise, a state of rest, a state of peace, where they shall rest from all troubles and from all care and sorrow."
May the Spirit be with you as you bid a temporary farewell to a good man this weekend and in the weeks and months to come.
Patricia Smith
March 2, 2006
Dearest Jonathan and the Vann family, You have been a special part of our lives and our hearts are broken at the loss of Michael. Our community and our lives grieve with you. Trusting Jesus to bind up the broken hearts.
Bless you, Patricia Smith & Injoy
Brenda Mitchell
March 2, 2006
To the Vann Family, remember God is our refuge and strength and a very present help in time of trouble (comfort, support, strength, joy and peace). God is always with us, please know that my prayers with continue for the family.
Marci Gettis
March 2, 2006
My prayers and sympathy goes out to the Vann family. I am saddened to hear of the passing of Michael. May God continue to comfort you in your time of need.
Marci and Family
BILLIE TUCKER
March 2, 2006
i had the honer to work with capt vann over the years at many different fires and it was allways good to talk to capt after the fires had been put out. and time to take a breather my thoughts are with you BILLIE TUCKER
Alice Dempsey
March 2, 2006
To the family of Michael Vann, Sr.
We,the Tennyson and Dempsey families would like to send our deepest condolences to your family. We are saddened by Michael's passing and want to extend to you our sympathy and prayers. May the kindness and compassion Michael shared with our families and others now return multiplied to your family during your time of grief.
Brad & Loa Kay Welles
March 2, 2006
Our prayers and condolences go out to the entire Vann family, and especially our good friends Bill and Michelle, during this difficult time. All the Fellowship of Companies for Christ groups are praying for your comfort, and we thank God that Michael knew the Lord and is secure with Him.
connie rowe
March 2, 2006
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE JOHN H. WATSON FAMILY , BRUCE- MAREDITH- CONNIE- BRENDA AND RANDY. GOD BE WITH YOU
Karlyn (Glover) McConico
March 2, 2006
To the entire Vann Family,
May God comfort and strengthen you in this time of loss. I remember Michael fondly from years past. My prayers are with you and all who knew and loved Michael. He has been called from labor to reward, far too soon for us, but in the appointed time of the Lord. Pastor Dorcas, Pastor Will (& Michelle), be comforted in the Lord as my prayers are with you.
Heather Rouse
March 2, 2006
To the family,
Mike was a good human being. The short time that I knew him, he sure did a lot to help people. I will always remeber how he worked very hard. Much condolences,
Heather L. Rouse & Family
May God Bless you all
Rev. JR Kennedy
March 2, 2006
To the family, I knew Michael as a friend and worked with him during funeral services and also as, myself, a Hospice nurse. There are not enough area to say all the positive and respectful things I could say about Michael. I know him first as a brother in the Lord and am assured and comforted that God knew him best to bring him into glory. My prayers will be for his family that his legacy will continue on this side. To God be the Glory!
Linda Clayton
March 2, 2006
On be half of the Braggs family: Jeorld, Taffey, Tanya,Twila and our Mother Geraldine Morris, may God comfort you at this time.
lori martinez
March 2, 2006
To the Vann family i'm so sorry to hear about Micheal i did not know Micheal but i hear he was the best captin for the fire station may he rest in peace may god be with him
June Fair-Harris
March 2, 2006
Although I didn't know Michael, I knew Michelle and Pastor Vann. Michelle ministered to me after the death of my husband. My prayers go out to the entire family. May God comfort you during this most difficult time. In prayer. June
Olamae Glenn
March 1, 2006
To Jonthan& Michael Jr and the Vann family my prayers and heart goes out to you. Stay strong and when you feel you can't go on look to God for confort and he'll see you through this hard time. The Glenn Family
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