Barrett Forst Ugland

My names Britany........I was there when it happened. I'm the brown haired girl that was interviewed in the news with my little sister. Barrett my sister and I rode in the elevator together the night before he had a really good sense of humor. I just wanted to let you know that I'm really sorry about what happened and even though i dont really know him i do think of him everyday. Waking up to him like that was really hard for my sister and I both. I hope everything is going okay......again im sorry for what happened.
- Britany Raines.

Our hearts ache for you. While we do not know your family personally, we were at the same Compassionate Friends meeting last evening. There are no words to offer that could possibly express our sorrow or begin to offer comfort. Please know that we hold you close in thought and prayer. May God bless you with beautiful memories of Barrett and faith in the knowledge that you will one day hold him in your arms again.

Dear Steve:

I didn't know you until we shared a little about our families on the airplane ride to Detroit a few weeks ago. We learned that our kids school together and share some common friends. It was nice to meet you and hear about your family and your excitement for your trip, including golfing with Barrett. We said goodbye in Detroit, your family continued on to Daytona Beach, ours to Cancun.

Two days later, it was through phone calls that we heard the news of Barrett's tragic fall. From that moment until now, as a father of teenage boys and girls, your tragedy has been on my mind daily. I wanted to let you know that I and my family continue to think about you and your family, including Barrett. We cannot fathom what you are experiencing, but nonetheless, we send our prayers and whatever peace we can.

Sincerely,

Todd Biewen and Family

Renee and Family,

I just learned of your tragic loss. Barrett was obviously a very special and gifted young man. Please know you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers - may the support of your family and friends and God's peace help get you through this very difficult time. Take time to celebrate his life.

With sympathy,

Angela Lurie

Renee and Family,
I leard today from my mom about your terrible loss. My thoughts are with you and you family.

Dear Steve and Renee:
Words cannot express the sorrow that I have felt since I learned of the death of Barrett. I am so glad that we were able to get together for dinner and conversation with you last month. The loving stories that you shared about both Barrett and Britta showed the truly special relationship that you have with your children. Over the years Barrett had developed into quite a young man. And with so many accomplishments, he didn’t lose his sweetness. I can’t imagine the loss that you are feeling. Your family will continue to be in my prayers.

Dear Ugland family;
We are keeping you in thought and prayer at this difficult time. If Barrett was anything like his cousins we know, Jo and Arthur, he was a wonderful young man. God's speed--

Renee and family
While I have not seen Renee for awhile and did not have the privilege of knowing Barrett, I have been praying for you since I heard the news. Barrett was clearly a gifted and most loved young man. I know you will always cherish the time God gave you with Barrett and the amazing impact he had on your family and the world. May God’s peace surround you during this unimaginably difficult time. I know you will always wonder why Barrett was taken to be with his heavenly father so soon, but pray that you will always be able to celebrate his life on earth.

Dear Uglands,

Thank you for raising what sounds like a truly wonderful young man. I can feel the love and prayers that you all are receiving...i have no doubt your son and brother does to.

Renee, Steve & Britta,
Words cannot express how saddened I was to hear of the loss of Barrett. I was his preschool teacher at FCDC back when Barrett was two years old . I will always remember his smile and big hugs. I would have guessed he was going to turn out to be such a successful and talented young man. You were such a wonderful family and I know you have a great extended family to help you through this horrific time. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and I want you to know I will be thinking of you often.

Dear Ugland Family,
After returning to Minneapolis from our spring break vacation with our teenagers, we read with enormous sadness and heartache the tragedy of your loving son Barret. We offer our thoughts and prayers to each of you at this most difficult time and wish you all of Gods peace and love.
The Africano Family

Dear Ugland Family,

We are so sorry to hear about your loss of Barret. I remember seeing him the first time walking down the halls of Pilgrim Lane, and thinking he and Britta
looked so much alike! Britta and our son Mike have been classmates since our Pilgrim Lane days.

We are thinking of you and keeping your family in prayer.

The Madsons
Scott, Andrea, Andy, Mike

A long time ago I worked a place called FCDC. It was there, that I met Barrett and Britta. I remember them very well because of their white blond hair and shy sweet smiles. I look at Barrett's picture now and he looks the same to me. I am so sorry to hear about Barrett. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Steve & Family -
I worked for Steve at Green Tree, and if Barret was anything like his father, and it sounds like he was, he must have been a kind and thoughtful person.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I can not imagine the pain you are going through. I will continue to pray for you in the days ahead.

Dear Renee, Ugland & Forst families,

We are so very sorry to hear about Barrett. May the support from all your friends and extended family help you through your grief.

Ugland family,
My family was vacationing at the Ocean Walk Resort when we awoke to the Daytona police knocking on our door to see if our four teens were safe and accounted for. (We were on the 25th floor directly above you.) While I was very grateful that our teens were still in bed, I was and still am heartsick over your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the peace of God be with you during this unimaginably difficult time. I pray that you will be able to celebrate the incredible gift of life that was shared among you for sixteen years. Your son sounds like he was an extraordinary boy; I'm sure he has equally extraordinary parents.
Please know that you do not have to endure this time alone. You have many families, such as mine, that are upholding you in prayer. Even though we have never met, God has placed you on my heart and I will support you through my prayers. May the God of love and peace comfort you as only He can in the days ahead.

Ugland Family,

We haven't met, but my daughter, Emily Blasko, is a sophomore at Armstrong and has been in classes with Barrett. She has nothing but wonderful things to say about Barrett! My other daughter, Jana, is an 8th grader with Britta at Plymouth Middle School. Our family, like you, are members of Mount Olivet Lutheran Church. We too were in Florida when Emily received the news of Barrett's passing. I cannot begin to tell you how terribly sorry we are for your loss. Our entire family has been significantly impacted by this untimely and tragic event. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything at all that we can do for you and may God comfort you and give you strength in the days ahead.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ugland Family -
Our sons played football together and Steve you were my sons football coach - he always comments on what a great coach you were. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Zack knew Barrett only thru football but he has fond memories thank you for that. Your family will be in our prayers.

Steve, Renee and Britta,

We are so sorry for the loss of Barrett. My heart goes out to you and your family in this time of sorrow. The AHS Falcons and Touchdown Club are here for you and support you in any way possible.

Barrett will forever be remembered with the "Barrett Ugland Memorial Golf Tournament" put on by the AHS Touchdown Club.

Please let us know what we can do to help you during this difficult time.

Dear Ugland Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies over the loss of your son, Barrett. This was such a tragic, tragic accident. We are heartsick for you all. Our thoughts and prayers also reach out to our dear Spickerman clan, deeply affected and heartbroken over Barrett's passing. May the knowledge that Barrett is resting in the arms of our risen Savior provide you all a sense of comfort.

To The Ugland Family,

You do not know me. But how this has affected all of us who live in my apt bldg {Sr's & Disabled}.

May God wrap his arm's around you and comfort in this time of need.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with your family

Remember all the fond memories you have of Barrett.

Our Deepest Sympathy From All The Residents At Maple Terrace in Maple Plain, MN

We have not met, but I am so sorry for your tragic loss and I’m praying for you. I know all too well the pain and heartache of losing a child, as we lost our 20 year old daughter last year. (She was an Armstrong graduate). Feel free to contact me anytime if it would help to talk. You can reach me through Danielle’s website – www.daniellepound.com Blessings, Melody Richards

Steve and Renee:

This is the worst possible circumstances for us to find each other again after all these years. Susie and I have enjoyed seeing the Christmas cards of the kids as they grew up. I'm truly sorry I did not get to meet Barrett in person. I know what a great kid he had to be with parents like you two.

Steve, Renee and Britta,
We were out of the country and just heard of your tragic news early this morning. Words cannot express the sorrow we feel. We are all deeply affected by your loss and cannot even begin to imagine your grief. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We (and Cal especially) have so many fond memories of Barrett. Cal always enjoyed his time at your house with Barrett, Tucker and Charlie, staying up late in the pool, and talking/playing football.
May God comfort you during this time.

The Ness family

Ugland family,

I was so saddended to hear of the loss of your son. My daughter, Carly, has been in school with Barrett since Pilgrim Lane. We were out of the country when we first heard the news. I can not tell you how sorry I am and my heart truly breaks for all of you! Please know that many, many thoughts and prayers are with you at this time!

Steve,

I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear about Barrett’s tragic accident. He was such a genuinely nice kid, a real gentle giant. The outpouring of sympathy from all who knew him is a real testament to the type of young man he was.

When my Blackberry rang Sunday and I heard the news I had just finished telling one of my myriad of “Gland and Cliff” stories at a dinner with friends in Arizona. After talking with you my mind darted back to our phone call Thursday evening before we both left on vacation. We talked about how much I missed Patrick since he had left for Wharton and how much you would miss Barrett when he left college. We both agreed that we had to let our kids go to the best schools they could get into, no matter how hard it was on us dads. That conversation still haunts me.

The death of any child is horrible but I can’t imagine tucking one of my kids safely in bed only to awaken and hear they have died. I have thought about your family this entire week and have had trouble keeping the accident out of my mind.

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, Renee and Britta at this very difficult time.

Renee and family - I worked with you Renee many years ago and remember your stories of the kids when they were just babes. Wish I could wrap my arms around you and give you a big hug. You have been in my thoughts a lot this past week and will keep you there and in my prayers. Remember the good times and focus on them.

Steve, Renee, and Britta, Extending our deepest sympathy in the loss of your son Barrett. And hoping,too, that comfort and peace May come to you.

Dear Ugland Family,

We, too, picked the Ocean Walk Resort for our spring break trip. We checked in the same day as you with our sophomore daughter and our 4 other children. Our patio was next to yours, one floor down. We awoke one week ago also excited to see the morning sun. We quickly learned of your horrific tragedy, and we have been thinking about you and praying for you ever since. We hope you find the strength to endure at this sorrowful time in your lives. Please know our thoughts and prayers remain with you.

Steve, Renee, and Britta, words cannot express the sadness we feel. Having known Barrett since he and Evan first became friends at Pilgrim Lane and being able to watch him grow was truly a blessing. He was a bright, talented, and most importantly, kind young man. Though I didn't have the pleasure of teaching Barrett in my own class, I was fortunate to enjoy the way his contagious smile brought sunshine to Pilgrim Lane and Plymouth. We all loved watching his intensity on the football field, too. May the joy Barrett brought others help to strengthen you. Terri, Evan, and Brie

So young! So tragic! Sincere condolences to the family and to everyone who knew and loved Barrett. May his memory be eternal!

Renee, Steve, and Britta,

Barrett was so blessed to have such a wonderful family, as you were to have a him as a son and brother even if for such a short time.

My thoughts are with you, and all of Barrett's extended family (Forsts and Uglands), with deepest sympathy in your loss.

Dear Ugland family, I want to express my deepest sympathy to you in this very hard time. I don't know your family personally but I work for the company who cleans for you. Every time I came across Barrett in the house he was so polite and seemed like such a sweet kid. I have been thinking about your family all week and I hope time will bring you some solace. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I am so very sorry.

Dear Ugland family,
We were very saddened to hear of Barrett's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we will continue to keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. God bless to you all.
Rob,Rhonda,Erik & Hunter Ruhland

Dear Steve, Renee and Britta - I can't begin to express how sorry I am for your loss. What you must be going through. I only hope that eventually you can find peace and comfort in your memories of Barrett and the love that he gave to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

I worked at the daycare that Barrett and Britta went to when they were very small. I always remember Barrett caring around his teddy bear. He was always soo sweet. So sorry for your loss. Thinking of your family.

i wanna send all my love and prayers to the family. i attend armstrong also. :]

Peg & Rich, Aaron & Beth, and Ugland Family,
We were so very sorry to hear about dear Barrett. We will keep Barrett and all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Steve and Family:

May God comfort you during this tragic time in your life, with the knowledge that one day you'll be reunited with Barrett in Heaven.

I have never met you, but my heart is breaking. This has affected me like nothing else. I am so sorry for your loss and pray for you every day. Please know that you are not alone and that you're in my thoughts and prayers. Take care!

Dear Ugland family,
We were also in Daytona when God wrapped his arms around your son. Your family has been in our thoughts and prayers. Although we didn't know Barrett, the words written here by those who did convey his goodness and enthusiasm for life. It sounds like he was loved very much by many. My husband and I are truly sorry for your loss.

Dear Uglands:
I have never met you. I was checking out at the Ocean Walk Resort at 7:30am on Sunday and saw the police with Barrett. The police came to the front desk to contact security as I checked out.I have friends in Chaska that got your information for me.I have not been able to get your family out of my mind all week. You are in my prayers every night.I have a 14 year old daughter and mourn your loss.This has touched my life-please know you are not alone in your grief.

We are so saddened to read of the tragic loss of your son, Barrett. Our hearts are breaking for you. Although we do not know your family, we do know this kind of pain as we lost our 11 year old daughter Hailee this past August following a short illness. Our words are not adequate, and for this, we apologize. Please know you are certainly in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you all during this tragic time.
The Family of Hailee LaMeyer

Dear Steve, Renee & Britta,

Out hearts are so heavy for Barrett's tragic death. We are so sorry and will continue to keep you in our prayers.

We will always remember Barrett's passion for the game and for his outstanding job gaurding Nick on the offence all those years. I believe that formed a specail bond between them. I know now, Nick will hold that close and dear to his heart.

Barrett will always remain an "Allstar" in our hearts.

May God hold you close today and always.


The Brugnoli Family, John, Kelley, Nick, Carley & Ella

Steve, Renee and Britta,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of sorrow. Barrett was a wonderful young man, truly admired by all. We pray for strength for you in the coming days, weeks and years ahead.
Peggy, Mark and Kurt Jantscher and family

Ugland Family - My prayers and thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. Barrett was in my daughter, Katie's English class and Britta is friends with my other daughter Rachel. I have thought about your family all week and can't imagine the pain your family is feeling. In time may your memories of Barrett shine down on all of you. God Bless!!

Our deepest sympathy to your family. I can not say I know how you feel, I can say all my prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. A life so short can only mean the Lord needed another beautiful flower for his garden in Heaven. We only knew Barrett a little but you knew he was kind and full of good, he will truelly be missed by many and remebered in the hearts of all that met him. God Bless and hold you close now and forever.

Dearest Peg and Rich and Barrett's family--We were so sorry to hear about Barrett's death. I will always remember our visit to their house and Rich going golfing with him and the good times they had. You are all in our thoughts and prayers--Doris and Lee

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers

Renee and family;
My thoughts and prayers, along with all the special memories of Barrett have been with you throughout this week.

Carol Anderson

Our hearts and prayers go out to you.
Ron, Renee, and Ryan Leasure

Renee and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.

Ugland Family-
I knew Barrett (Britta too) from many, many years at Adventure club at Pilgrim Lane. What a kind soul with a big heart! Always willing to lend a helping hand. I remember Barrett would come into Adventure Club in the mornings and want to know 2 things..... "Is the gym open and are they playing big base?". My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Renee and family - I am very sorry to hear about your loss. You have been on my mind all week. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our famlies prayers are with for yours. Former Raider player