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for Gerald Menefee
Nicholas Hockman
August 16, 2005
I was just thinking about you today and wanted to let you know that we had our diffrence's i will always think of you as a great friend.
Sarah Hussain
May 24, 2005
I met Will last year at school and he was an amazing person and very easy to talk to. He will alwayz be missed and I know at this moment, he's watching over us.
I pray for him every night, and those who didn't know him missed out, because he was a great person and a terrific friend.I'm very sorry. We all miss you Will. May you rest in peace.
Justin Burr
May 9, 2005
Hi im justin i hung out with will a few times at zona rosa with oscar and he was such a good kid he was always nice to everyone he was friends with everyone and he always brightened up the hallways at school when he would walk by he was always smiling and always happ. im sorry about your loss. WIll will always be remembered.
Chelsea Hawkins
May 9, 2005
Hi, my name is Chelsea and i would like to telll you that i am sorry for your loss and i know that you know that Will was a magnificent child. He was my tutor during geometry class first semester. he was the only reason i passed. i am sorry for you loss but everyone knows hes a guardian angel now.
Cari McCarthy
May 1, 2005
we all miss will so much. im so sorry for the loss of will. he was an amazing person always put everyone before himself. he would do anything just to see people happy and smile. i will miss talking to him and seeing his smile and asking him for help when i dont get what the teacher said.. but im glad he isnt in pain anymore and that he is in a better place now. he is with god and watching over all of us and will keep us all safe. we all love will and always will. i know for a fact that he will always be in my heart with me... love always cari
STEPHANIE BLAKEMAN
May 1, 2005
BARB AND FAMILY, I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, I APPRECIATE THE OPENNESS YOU ALL SHARED WITH US OVER THE LAST MONTH, THE PROGRESS, PITFALLS AND DISBELIEFS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
hannah westerfield
April 29, 2005
hey.. i am really praying for you all. Our church has you in there prayers as we.. Will was an awesome kid! I dont know how to explain it, but he was always so kind to everyone and helped everyone that need it. He always had a smile on his face. He was a good kid. He was a huge part of my life. I really loved him. He definitley has a place in my heart. I talked to a lot of friends in my classes about will and they all said so MANY good things about him. I havent heard any bad. He was a very blessed kid.yeah i went to school with will since 7th grade. He helped me a lot on my grades when i was having trouble. I never failed any classes with will being there. He was amazingly SMART!! You all did great raising him.. i am so sorry about your loss too. hangin there. Everyone including me really are dealing with a lot too.. i cant even explain it. i love you all... God bless. Hannah westerfield
Dana Fox
April 29, 2005
Hey. I was one of Will's friends. I met him last year, and he was so loved, and will be GREATLY missed! I know that this is a really hard time for everyone but especially for you. If there is ever ANYTHING you could possibly think of that i could do, that would help out in any way, please let me know! Will was an amazing person and an amazing friend. It was a blessing that i got to know what a good person he was!
~dana~
mary ann large
April 29, 2005
DEAREST BARBARA
I'VE BEEN SPARED THE AGONY OF LOOSING A CHILD. IF GOD DECIDES TO RETURN ONE OF MY CHILDREN TO HIS HEART...I'LL BE ABLE TO COPE. YOU ARE MY GUIDE AND MY ROLE MODEL. YOU MAY NOT KNOW THIS...BUT, IN MY EYES...YOU HAVE THE STRENGTH OF A THOUSAND ANGELS. AND WILL IS ONE OF THOSE ANGELS. HE'S STILL STRONG AND HE'S KEEPING YOU IN GOD'S GRACE.
THE LITTLE GUY IS DOING HIS JOB.
IT'S JUST LIKE HE NEVER LEFT.
BLESS YOU
STAY IN GOD'S LIGHT
SINCERELY,
MARY ANN
Matt Megli
April 29, 2005
Will was one of the most considerate people I have ever met. He was always smiling. He was on the tennis team with me. On the days that I was down he talked to me to make sure I felt better before the end of practice. I will never forget my little buddy~Gerald Menefee III. My prayers are for the Menefees, the rest of his family, and all others that were close to him.
Laurel Williamson
April 29, 2005
Barb--
I wish I could tell you how sad the news of your son makes me. I'm thinking of you & am so sorry.
--Laurel (EEG Tech).
Paula Whitaker
April 29, 2005
My son sat next to Will in band. Our family is very sorry for your loss and will keep your family in our prayers during this difficult time.
Morgan French
April 29, 2005
I went to school with Will last year and this year and he was the nicest friend to me. I will miss him very much. I'm sorry for your lost.
Shanika Taylor
April 28, 2005
My prayers are with you, Barbara and your family. Please take care of yourselves. From "the tall" Shanika.
Harry sprague
April 28, 2005
i am so sorry about will. i first heard about him through school. i saw him around school and said hi occaisonaly but didnt think that this would or could happen. it was such a shock.i am very sorry and i wished that i could do more.
Hannah
April 28, 2005
i know youve herd this million times but im so incredibly sorry for your lose... i went to school with Will and he was the sweetest and nicsest boy i think iv ever known... he used to help me with my homework in B.O.S.S.! we also went to middle school togeteher.. i wished i would have known him better . but this just goes to show you that should never take anything for granteded no matter what... weather its your son... or that stranger on the street.. we are all here for you and the rest of your family.. God Bless
<3Hannah<3
Krystal Fraizer
April 28, 2005
I knew will for a little over a year, i wish i could have known him for more. I just moved into antioch area when we started the eight grade together. He introduced me to all of my friends. He helped me when i had a really hard time in my life and i'm just sry there wasn't anything i couldn't do to help him.
LINDA LAMM, RPH
April 28, 2005
My family and I have kept you in our thoughts and prayers since we
heard of Will's illness. Please know the strength and love of so many friends are with you.
Sheryl Fosberg
April 28, 2005
Barb and family,
Words could not possibly express my deepest sympathy and sadness for this tragic loss to you and your family. As a mother I cannot even imagine what this must be like to go through. I pray Gods blessings upon you and your family in this time of need. I have no doubt Will has given you great blessings to treasure through memory and thought for all of your days!! May God give you strength to endure this Loss!!
Sincerely,
Sheryl Fosberg
Erica Bond
April 28, 2005
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Will through Winterguard and band and a couple of classes. I remeber in PE we would always play tennis together. He was a really cool guy and everybody misses him very much. Your family is in my prayers. God bless.
Ted Newcomb
April 28, 2005
Barbara and Gerry, you have enlisted the prayerful and loving support of so many people in our churches and communities who have made Will's journey part of their own. My family, my congregation and I are deeply saddened by the tragedy that has encompassed all of you in Will's passing. May the One who is Strength and Love surround you and uphold you even as faithful community and friends walk with you knowing that nothing can separate us from God's love. Will has been a special gift whom we will all treasure. Peace, Blessings and Love to All of You!
Cheryl Fisher
April 27, 2005
Barbara,
I am so sorry to hear about Will. He fought a brave battle. He and your family have been in my prayers over the last few weeks. May God give your family peace, strength, and healing. With my deepest sympathy, Cheryl Fisher RN
Mally Ulm
April 27, 2005
I was in band with Will. I didn't become close to him, but I wish I did. I wish I had words that I could say that would make sense right now, but all I know is Will was blessed.
He was a face,
That we had never really known.
Talked to once or twice,
Even thrown around with on the floor.
He had a laugh,
That would make one wonder.
He has a sense of being,
That brought one too its knees.
He had a time,
We all shared in laughter.
Weather we knew him close or not,
Its a matter of opinion.
He had an impact,
That could bring down mountains.
He had an attitude,
That let us knew he loved his life.
He had a life,
That was shorten for his call.
He was called,
And he answered.
So now we remember,
The face we knew so briefly,
Our friend, Will Menefee.
-Mally
Erica
April 27, 2005
I knew Will from school. He was a great person to have around. When you saw him in the halls you would have to tap him on the back for him to notice you. He always had on his head phones. Will was there to ask questions and help if you needed him to be. I know many of us will miss Will at school but we will think of him and hope the best for him. Bless Will
MELISSA ELLIS
April 27, 2005
AS A NURSE, I HAD TO LISTEN TO THE FACTS, LAB VALUES AND PLAN OF CARE. AS A MOTHER, MY HEART COULD ONLY LISTEN TO HOPE. ALTHOUGH MY HEART AND HEAD ARE OVERWHELMED WITH DISBELIEF AND GRIEF, MY FAITH REMINDS ME OF THE BLESSED ASSURANCE THAT ONE DAY WE WILL MEET AGAIN. I PROMISED TO BE THERE FOR YOU. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS EXPERIENCE WITH US THROUGH YOUR E-MAILS AND YOUR POSITIVE AND SPIRITUAL ATTITUDE. YOU ARE A BLESSING.
MELISSA ELLIS
Cassie Sharp
April 27, 2005
I am so sorry for the loss of your family in this time. I play in band and I know that Will is truely missed. He was a good friend and always had a smile and encourging word when you needed it the most. He truley was an amazing person and he is so much better now that he is with God in heaven.
Maritza Navarro
April 27, 2005
I am very sorry for your loss. I am a freshman at Oak Park High School and have heard all the e-mails that you have been sending to our school. I have been praying for the entire family ever since I found out that Will was in the Hospital. I didn't know Will very well, but I did meet him the day of Winter Guard try-outs. I spoke with him for about 30 minutes. I really enjoyed speaking with him. I knew just by the conversation we had that he was a really cool guy. Again I would like to say that I am sorry and that your entire family is in my prayers.
Hillary McGinley, RN
April 27, 2005
I am thinking of you. God Bless. Hillary
Petre and Kathy Thomas and Family
April 27, 2005
We were sorry to hear of Will's passing. He and your family have been, and continue to be in our thoughts and prayers, along with many of our friends. Petre played Tennis with Will.
Will had a great impact on many people young and old. Know that God has been with you, and continues to be with you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you,the Lord has put us here to serve you at this time of loss.
RoseMarie/Forrest Greer
April 27, 2005
Will was blessed to have parents, family, friends and a church that loved him so much. He is finally completely well and enjoys the fellowship of believers with his Lord. There will be a void where his loving spirit resided here on earth.
Petre and Kathy Thomas
April 27, 2005
It is so sad to hear of Will's passing. He has been in our thoughts and prayers, and the prayers of many of our friends the last month. Petre played tennis with him. Will had a great impact on many young peoples lives. Know that God is with you and will continue to be with you. Please contact me if there is anything we can do for you. God has put us here to help.
Nancy Davidson(Audsley)
April 27, 2005
Barbara - I am so very sorry for your loss. I have been asking about your son since he went into the hospital. My parents have been keeping me updated. I enjoyed talking to you so much at church while I was visiting my parents. Please know that I have been thinking of you and your family and you will be in my prayers. My heart goes out to you.
Nancy (Audsley) Davidson
Gail Rothrock
April 27, 2005
Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear about Will's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers constantly. May our dear Lord comfort you and give you strength.
With deepest sympathy, Gail
Dianne Studer
April 27, 2005
I'm so sorry. God be with you.
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