BRENDAN TUOHY

I´m my thoughts today .. Jim , thank you for always remembering Rob too... This journey , so hard .
Katy

I´m my thoughts and prayers ..13yrs
and 16 for Rob .. Our boys are so missed .. Wishing you well , Katy

Years pass but our hearts never completely heal .. which is okay with me .. Thank you for checking on me a couple months ago .. Each year amazes me that I´m surviving without Rob , but that´s what he would want .. I know this .. All my best .. Katy

I was just thinking of all the great folks I've met who we've lost too soon; Brendan was one of them. He & I were pole vaulting teammates for a very short bit. I don't have too many memories of him but I do recall him being boisterous, brave, and unafraid of age class hierarchy - something that intimidated many (myself included!) back in the high school years. My love and thoughts go out to you, Brendan, as well as your dear family who I trust has been strong over the years. xox

Dear Brendan, We all think of you and pray for you every day. I know that you are happy and at peace in heaven with Jesus. Some day we will all be together again in heaven. Love Dad

Brendan, it has been 1,148 days since you left. Almost 3 and a half years. There is very little I remember about you, but the only memories I have with you were all fun. Doesn't matter if you were riding your bike through the two feet if water in the path, or skimboarding on the golf course. You were always such a great kid. I still cry myself to sleep sometimes thinking about the time you protected me from a scary movie, and held me right trying to comfort me. The pain has honestly only gotten worse. I miss you so much. God is so lucky to have you.

Brendan,
I miss you so much. The pain is horrible. You were like my older brother. Your mom will go into your room and cry sometimes. Nothing seems fun. I wish you didn't die.

Brendan, you were practically my brother. It has been almost a year, and I still cry myself to sleep sometimes. I pray for you every night. I miss you so much.

Brendan, you were practically my brother. The pain we're all going through is horrible. Nothing has gotten better, just worse. It's been 9 months, but it feels like last week. Im doing everything i can to comfort your family, and i always will. You are my family and you shall always be with me. Forever and always.

Although i never knew Brendan, i really wish that he was still here. Your family and friends REALLY miss you. You will always be remebered. Rest in peace. You all are in my prayers.

Dearest Brendan,
When I'm getting ready to go to bed, I always think about you. It's one of those things-death; it's so...permanent. When my grandpa died, I remember you came up to me, and said, "hey, how are you?" just that little conversation lifted my mood. What I loved about you is that you were fearless. You weren't scared to take risks, you never followed the crowd. You were a leader. You always will be a leader, and I admired your confidence. It wasn't to show off, or fake, it was always sincere. You were an amazing friend to not just me, but to the whole community-something like that can never die. Please know that I miss you so much-it hurts. Thank you for being there for me when my grandpa died, and may you always rest in peace with God's arms wrapped around you.
Sincerely your neighborhood friend,
Natalie Connolly

I've been thinking about you and your family...and how you all are...The first Holiday season (I know)...is so hard...again, if I can help..as a listening ear from someone who unforunately is walking your path,,just a few steps ahead...please call.Katy Wertz ( Tom O'Malley's cousin) 708-307-7162

To the Touhy Family -

I met Brendan several times at the Dreams for Kids/Extreme Recess events. He stood out as a kind and talented person in such a young body. Not many people that I know can both drive a boat and catch a turkey! I was shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. The news left me with such a heavy heart for his family, and friends. Since that date, I have wanted to say something, but sat silent as words escaped me.

Please know that those lives, such as ours, that Brendan touched will remember him always. May the love of family and friends carry you through this time of grief.

Dear Maureen and Jim , this is Ilona. I was a nanny for Brendan, Tara and Liam in 1998-1999. I was completely heartbroken to find out that my little smartest boy, my little sunshine Brendan...what a tragedy. What happened? My heart goes out to you. I do not know how to find you, please reach out to me if you can. My cell is 773-616-6243. He looks the same on the picture...How sad

Dear Tuohy Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sincerely, Linda Fritz

Dear Thuoy Family,
My heart breaks for the loss of your son. My God give you strenght, faith and hope that some day you will understand why your son had to leave so early. We ask why this happened. It happened for something greater beyond our understanding. Please just remember Jesus is carring you in his arms, and giving you strenght to go on.
You are in my prayers.

Jim and Maureen:
We were stunned to just hear about Brendan's loss. Our deepest sympathy to your family and our prayers are with you during this difficult time. I remember meeting Brenadan at various polo venues and was so impressed with his personality and manners. He was a fine son to you.

Jim I am so sorry about your loss. I just heard about it today. If I can do anything let me know.

I never had the privilege of meeting Brendan but I am so touched and inspired by him through reading the guest book entries. It is obvious that he was an exceptional young man whose strong spirit will live on through the many lives that he touched. May God bless your family and give you peace.

To The Tuohy and Dreams for Kids Family - I'm so sorry to see of your loss. I had the opportunity to meet Brendan briefly this winter and it was clear to me that he was an outstanding kid with great character. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers and thoughts.

Steven Tutterow, ex-intern, DFK

To the Tuohy family, we are so saddened to here of your loss. There are no words that can be said that seem like enough. We are praying for your family and your contiunued healing. Kelley London-O'Connell

So sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in my prayers. May God hold you in his hand and may you feel the extreme love and comfort only he can provide.

So sorry to hear about Brendan. My sincerest condolences.

Heartbroken at your loss. Much love and many prayers. The O'Reilly Family, Perth, Western Australia

- Linda, Danny & Seán Murphy
(Grealis)

Dear Maureen, Jim, Liam, Tara,Seamus & Eileen & Frank
Sending you our deepest sympathy. So sorry to hear about Brendan.
Love Maureen & Padraic Grealis

Dear Jim, Maureen, Tara, Liam and Seamus: We have you in our prayers and thoughts daily. Our mother's were best friends. The loving messages have helped me know Brendan better!
Much Love and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers daily.

Barb & Bruce Kay, Cary, Illinois

Dearest Maureen and Jim, Tara, Liam and Seamus:
We are so very sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your beautiful Brendan. We wish we could reach across the continent to hold all of you in our arms during this difficult time. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you; the absence of Brendan's amazing gifts will be felt for many years to come. Thank you for sharing your beautiful son with all of us these past 15 years.
Love, Larry and Beth, Paul, Steven, Adam and Michael

I went to school with Brendan and he was a great kid i will miss him dearly and he will never be forgotten.. ever

I am so sorry for your loss. I am Paddy and Bridie Broderick's granddaughter and your family was so kind to us when my dad died recently. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Our deepest condolences, your family is in our thoughts.

My deepest sympahties and prayers for teh Tuohy Family. With love, Barb Uskupo

Dear Tuohy Family,
I am a wrestler at Viking Middle School in Gurnee. When Brendan was in 8th grade I was in 6th grade. I saw him wrestle. I will always remember him, not just because he was a great wrestler but also because of the way he acted off the mat. He was very nice and social, he took the time to watch all of his teammates wrestle. Later in that year I joined my schools track team. I saw Brendan at a track meet. He came up to me and started talking to me. I was very surprised that he would've remembered me,because I didn't talk to him at the wrestling meet. He is a great role model to all wrestlers and people, because he acted with so much respect and kindness. He will always be remembered.

Dear Tuohy Family,
I was lucky enough to have Brendan in math class last year. He was such a hard worker and always had a smile on his face. When I talk with other teachers in my department, and most of them only met Brendan once, we all remember his enthusiasm and how polite and respectful he was. He had such a tremendous impact on everyone. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Dear Maureen and Family,
although their are no words to express the sorrow and heart ache. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Cathy (O'Leary),Gordon, Dylan and Katie Chamberlain

Hello Tuohy Family this is Craig Mason of Warren I have written a letter to Brendan in my study hall and I plan to call just to see how you all are doing and at the time which you feel that you are ready to read it I just pray that you all continue to live your lives even though to us all he is frozen in time he will never be forgotten.

So shocked and saddened to hear. Brendan touched and inspired so many kids at Deer Path, and it was a pleasure to be around him, even in small ways. May his memory be for a blessing.

Dear the Tuohy Family, I am so sorry for your loss, Brendan was a friend of mine, and I was on Aquanuts with him in the years past. Brendan is the nicest kid I knew. Your family and Brendan are in my prayers. Stay strong.

I am so sorry for your loss. You family is in my thoughts and prayers.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family.

Touhy Family,

You will be in my prayers daily. I am so sorry. May the LORD keep you and your family in peace.

Touhy Family,

I'm so sorry for the loss of your Son / Grandson. As I can't imagine what you're going through, I can only say stay strong and may your memories of such a beautiful child stay vivid.

Frank and Eileen - my heart goes out to you.

Jim and Family -
Words cannot begin to express how sorry I am for your loss. Brendan was one of the biggest gentlemen, and sportsmen, both on and off the mat. I will never forget my son wrestling against him - and when asked if he had a chance of going to state - Brendan replying, "Yes sir." I then had the joy of watching both my son, and Brendan compete in DeKalb - and even help coach Brendan in a few offseason tournaments between 8th and Freshman year. Last year - when Warren wrestled Lake Forest - Brendan made a point to come find me to say "hey."

Our thoughts are with you.

The Andrews Family - David, Janet, Danielle, Jeremy and Melinda

Dearest Tuohy Family,

Our hearts our aching for you. We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved Brendan. Please know that we will keep you in our prayers.

Bob,Paula,Ryan,Brad& Michael Miller

Dear Maureen, Jim and Family,

Such a beautiful service today for your beautiful boy Brendan. He surely was a gift who touched so many lives. May God wrap his arms around you and your family and find peace and strength as you celebrate his life. I think all of us feel as if we have been touched today... by an angel!

Dear Tuohy Family,

I was shocked when I heard what had happened to Brendan. I never thought something like this could happen to such a great kid. I remember when I went to school with him he always brought a smile to my face as well as everyone elses. He was just a wonderful person. I am so sorry that this has happened. He will be missed dearly. I'll be praying for you to make it though such a hard time. R.I.P Brendan

Touhy Famliy:

I was blessd with the chance last month to meet brendan at iti. He was always smiling and making people happy. I am very sorry to hear about your loss and will miss him very mcuh. You are all in my prayers.

Tuohy Family:

We have never met until yesterday. I have driven past St. Mary's thousands of times and never seen a line down the block like I saw last night.

I knew something big was going on and needed to participate is some way.

May I confirm your young man touched many.

Dear Touhy Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. There are no words to share to help ease the pain. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Tuohy family, Words cannot express how deeply sorry we are for the loss of Brendan. We didn't know him well but he struck me as such a "special young man" from the day I met him. May you all find the strength you need during this most difficult time. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you. Love, the Rohrs Family (Mike, Wendy, Michael, Avery, Alexa and Alyvia)

My dearest Maureen, Jim and family,
I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and all of my prayers and thoughts are with you always. i know that the Lord will help you throught this most difficul time.
Love always,
Georgia and Jim Buckner

Maureen and Jim,
Tara, Liam and Seamus,

Words cannot express our deepest sympathy. Brendan was a joy and a blessing to have known. He had a smile and zest that warmed our hearts. At this time all of our thoughts and prayers turn to you. Looking ahead, may God bring you strength and peace.

Dear Jim & Maureen,
We meet Brendan on our last trip to Chicago, A truly wonderful young man. I am stuck for words, may god bless all of you on coming to terms with his loss. I will say a prayer for you all.

Kind regards,
John & Jacinta Tuohy (Castleconnell Limerick Ireland)

Dear Tuohy Family,

Our hearts are breaking for the loss of your big brother. You all are in our prayers and thoughts every day.

Barb, Stefan, Robin, and Andrew Piechota

Tom O'Malley, my cousin, called me...I am so sorry for your pain as I know it well..Life has stopped and the world is in disarray...but it will start again, though all anew and not at all as we invisioned before..My door is open and my heart is aching for you all...Katy Wertz and ^ Rob ^

Dear Touhy family; I am so very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy's prayers and thoughts go out to you. Brendan was one of the nicest and sweetest kids I have ever met, he will be truly missed. I'm very sad to here about his death, although having him here was truly a blessing....

Dear Jim, Maureen, Liam, Tara & Seamus,
Please know that your family is in our prayers. Max has told me how much he enjoyed getting to know Brendan on the track team, and that your son was a fierce competitor. Knowing that your son rests in the Lord's arms, and that you will someday be reunited with him must comfort you greatly. You had a wonderful gift in that lad.
In deepest sympathy,
The von Ohlen Family
Robert, Colleen, Max, Grace & Blaise

Dear Jim & Maureen,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Paul Heise

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time.

Dear Jim and Maureen, Liam, Tara and Seamus. I am so very very sorry for your loss I can't express it. My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to you all. Of all the nicest and sweetest children I've met, your family stands out and Brendan will be deeply missed. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Lisa Castells (Barrington/Dubai)

Dear Tuohy Family,

We're so sorry for your loss. Brendan was a great athlete, teammate, friend, and an inspiration to everyone on the Deerpath Wrestling team. He was a wonderful role model and mature beyond his years. He will be missed...

The Agins Family

Joan, Lou, Vince, Brian, and Thomas

Dear Maureen, Jim, Liam, Tara and Seamus;

May loving memories of Brendan comfort you. Though the ones we love may leave life, in our memory, the love we know will always carry on.

Beth, Quincy & Austin McIlvaine

To Tuohy family and his friends,
I knew Brendan from ITI last month. He was on the same floor as me in our dorms and he always had a smile. He was very friendly and a true leader. I am very sad to hear about his death. My prayers go out to your family, Brendan will truly be missed.

Dear Maureen, Jim, Liam, Tara and Seamus:

May loving memories of Brendan comfort you. Though the ones we love may leave life, in our memory, the love we know will always carry on.

Beth, Quincy & Austin McIlvaine

Dear Maureen, Jim, Liam, Tara and Seamus,
Please know that your family will be in our daily prayers and we hope that you can find some peace in knowing just how many lives Brendan touched in his short 15 years.
Dave, Mary Beth, Callie, Kelsey, Courtney and Cole

To Brendan's Family & Friends--
I met Brendan last month at ITI, and I found him to be such a bright spirited individual. He was always smiling and friendly to everyone I saw him speak to. You are in my thoughts during this difficult time.

Dear Tuohy Family,
i'm so sorry for you loss. I met Brendan at ITI and even when i was having a horrible day he made me smile and helped light up my day. He will truely be missed by everyone that was around him because he was such an amazing person. My thoughts are with you and your family will be in my prayers tonight.

Dear Maureen and Jim,

You and your beautiful family are in our prayers. May God bless you and shine down on Brendan.

Our deepest sympathies in you time of sorrow.

Mannis Family

Dear Tuohy Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. As we read through the entries Brendan touched so many lives. May God give you comfort.

To the Touhy Family - I am so sorry to hear the loss of Brendan. He was an amazing and special young man. I was always very impressed with his character and manners. Whenever I saw him I would always say afterwards to myself "I wish more kids were polite and had manners like Brendan and his brothers." I enjoyed the conversations I had with Brendan. I just wanted to let his family know that he touched the heart of a stranger.

Dear Tuohy Family,
I had the honor of meeting Brendan at ITI last month.I would always find him smiling and making others laugh.I know I only got to see him 4 days, but I am so glad I got a chance to meet such an amazing,geniune kid.I will keep Brendan and your whole family in my prayers.God Bless!