Anthony McKeage Clawson

Anthony, you were everything to your devoted mother and grandfather, and a unique and unforgettable young man. Although our hearts are broken, my family and I will always treasure the wonderful memories we have of you.

I was not fortunate to personally know this beautiful young man with such a bright future. But, I still feel the pain at losing him at such an early age. I can only believe that God has taken him early, with a special purpose for him in a different space. Gone too soon, I am so sorry for his mother, his family and I offer my condolences. We will never understand why but I pray this his family will find peace one day in the memories and love that he gave them for his short lifetime.

I had the privilege of teaching Anthony as his Language Arts Teacher at Audubon as he matured from a fidgety 6th grader to an inquisitive 7th grader to an even more curious and confident 8th grader with such promise. Always a dapper dresser, he tickled me every day with his sartorial choices. His absence from the world is so very sad, sad, sad. Valerie, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers and continue to pay forward the love and joy he brought to our lives.
"Dr. B"

May God grant you and your family serenity and peace of mind.

I did not know Anthony but I have a son named Andrew that looks just like Anthony.

When I saw the news article regarding Anthony's tragic death, I teared up and I said a prayer for his soul and forgot to give you strength during this unfathomable time of Sorrow and disbelief. I am very confident Anthony is in heaven looking down upon your family and everyone that loved him with a smile and whisper that you will be together one day in heaven too.

I will keep Anthony and your family in my prayers.

Godspeed to you all.

Matthew Smith
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To you I plant a wish continued

I am shocked and emotionally overwhelmed ... how could this be? Anthony was such a great kid!! I have 2 origami projects he gave me years ago. I treasure them. Anthony was part of our working together lives. I will try to contact you as soon as I am better. I am sorry I could not be at the memorial!
Beautiful Anthony!!

Valerie, my heart goes out to you. I will "play Tony's love of life and learning forward".

you were the shining star of your mother's eyes, you were smart, creatively talented, loving and humbled.
Watching you and your mother together was special.
All my love, Sonia Torres God Bless.

I knew Anthony 2 years ago when I was a sophomore at BFHS, he was always so kind and loving, as a new student he made me feel very welcomed. Thank you for the child you raiser and the positive impact he had on the lives of others, I´m so sorry for your loss.

I am so sorry to find this out. I spent a very short time with him when I came to buy a car from Ms Valerie and I could tell what an amazing kid he was. So we'll mannered and an awesome dry sense of humor. The world lost a bright young man and he will forever be missed by many...including myself.