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(10/31/2004)
October 17, 2017
happy times - (7/17/2004) - Fred was such a great Grumpa!
October 17, 2017
Freddy - (1947) - Freddy about 4years old
March 11, 2015
Fred
March 11, 2015
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Trip to Mt. Vernon - (6/22/2008) - Great trip to Mt Vernon with the grandkids.
March 11, 2015
January 2009 - (1/1/2009) - New Years Day 2009. Tiff and Zach over to cook the New Year's Day Dinner
March 11, 2015
Enjoying Washington DC with Nila - (9/2007) - Sunday afternoon in the Fall. Nila loved to go bye bye!
April 23, 2010
The Turkey next day after Fred died - (3/12/2009) - He showed up the next day after Fred died and for the next 5 days. He left and showed up one more time 2 months later on Mother's Day.
April 23, 2010
July 4th and Randal's fireworks - (7/4/2006) - Three very handsome guys!
April 23, 2010
Middleburg Horse Farm Tour 2008 - (5/25/2008) - What a fun time Grumpa, Tiff and I had that day!
April 23, 2010
Grumpa and Tiff in our Pumpkin Patch - (11/1/2008) - Our deer food. What fun we had that day!
April 23, 2010
Christmas 2006 - (12/25/2006) - Christmas Day
April 23, 2010
Grumpa loved his Tiffany - (10/15/1999) - Grumpa all decked out in his Redskin attire. It must be game day.
April 23, 2010
Thanksgiving at Tam & Randal's 2008 - (11/27/2008) - Fred always loved a good home cooked meal!
April 23, 2010
Fred was a dyed-in-the-wool Republican - (10/10/2008) - Fred never could resist a pretty face. Touring DC with Tiffany
April 23, 2010
Weekend Sleep Over with Tiff & Zach - (6/7/2008) - We spent many a night watching movies with our sweet Nila.
April 23, 2010
Fred & Tiffany at the Air Force Memorial - (6/1/2008) - We had a great day with Tiffany
April 23, 2010
Touring DC with Tiffany - (6/1/2008) - We went to Lee Mansion and Arlington Cemetery
April 23, 2010
Tiff & Grumpa's Last Grandparents Day - (11/25/2008)
April 23, 2010
Little Langely Grandparents Day 2008 - (11/25/2008) - Grumpa always showed up for this special Little Langely Grandparents Day!
April 23, 2010
January 1, 2009 - (1/1/2009) - Our last New Year's Day together. Tiff and Zach spent the night and helped making the dinner. We had a great day!
April 23, 2010
Fred Kaitlin and Annette - (3/1/2009) - Every Kid's A Rock Star charity gala
April 23, 2010
Fred & Tom Schuler - (3/1/2009) - Every Kid's A Rock Star Gala
April 23, 2010
Last Birthday together Oct. 31, 2008 - (10/31/2008) - Halloween and Zach's Birthday will never be the same. We miss him.
April 23, 2010
Grumpa was so proud of Tiff & Zach - (12/24/2008)
April 23, 2010
Christmas 2008 - (12/24/2008) - He loved us so...
April 23, 2010
Christmas 2008 - (12/24/2008) - Our last Christmas together. We miss him so!
April 23, 2010
Tiffany's 14th Birthday - (2/24/2009)
April 23, 2010
January 2009 - (1/18/2009) - Obama Inaugural Ball Virginia
April 23, 2010
Christ Church Gravesite - (10/31/2009) - Fred's resting place at the door where he welcomed so many as head usher.
April 23, 2010
Fred's brick at Christ Church - Fred's ashes rest near the door of Christ Church where he was head usher for many years. What an honor!
April 23, 2010
Fred - Great picture!
February 25, 2016
Visit to Santa
February 24, 2016
Wife - A long cute picture many years ago!
February 25, 2014
March 11, 2011
Upperville Horse Show - (2007) - He loved the baseball. What a great pitcher he was.
March 5, 2011
Tam,Fred & Laura - (2007)
March 5, 2011
Annette
March 10, 2023
A great trip to Atlantic City on our anniversary. Miss his laughter and genuine kindness.
I visited Christ Church last week and the family ushers are still ones that Fred trained. They shared that he taught them all they know about ushering! He is remembered by many in the Christ Church Congregation even after 14 years since his passing! It speaks volumes to what a great person he was and how many people he touched! God Bless Him.
Annette
March 10, 2022
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Annette
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Annette
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Annette
March 10, 2022
Still deeply missed and will never be forgotten
March 10, 2020
One of the finest. A true inspiration to everyone he touched. Keep watching over us...
Annette Kerlin
March 10, 2020
Until the 12th of Never....
Annette Kerlin
March 14, 2019
Tiffany is now working for your favorite team-The Dodgers! Hope you are watching over her
Annette Kerlin
March 14, 2019
We miss you dearly and think of you everyday! You will not be forgotten
Love you Until the 12th of Never ❤
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April 8, 2016
Just came across this while looking into my next trip to Alexandria...been away 45 years, catching up.
No one mentioned that '64 GTO...first one in Alexandria to have one, tan, real beauty. Not close in HS (GW)as a classmate, but we play baseball together for many years from 13 through 18. One the championship with First Citizens in the Alexandria Junior League when we were 15. American Legion Post 24 came later. He was a great pitcher, very fast. Had those long arms...big stride...could really cut her loose. The Freddie I knew always had a smile, friendly...never heard him say an ill word about anyone. Glad to hear he "made it".
Bill & Jill Roebuck
June 16, 2015
So glad I got to know you Fred. Sorry I took so long to say so. Say hi to my best friend and "brother", Ron Mentzer. I miss him very much.
Judy Knight Young
March 12, 2015
Annette, Your love for Freddie is a testament to your marriage and your life together. He may be gone, but he is surely not forgotten. I hope your are doing well and are comforted by all the many people whose lives Freddie touched. Thinking of you and your family.
Annette Kerlin
March 11, 2015
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
We all so miss you! It's hard to believe it has been 6 years. You have missed so much. You would have enjoyed so much our lovely Bella who is 2 years old. All Our Love, Annette, Tamara, Laura, Randal, Tiffany and Zach!
Annette Kerlin
October 31, 2014
Happy Birthday Fred! We all miss you especially today. You turned 71 and Zach turned 17 today ! Happy Birthday and Happy Halloween ! Love you until the 12th of Never! ?????? Annette
Annette Kerlin
March 24, 2013
We miss you and our new grand baby Isabella Noelle "Bella" has missed out on a great Grumpa! We wish you were here to enjoy her too. All my love, A.
July 13, 2011
I stop by the Church every so often to say hi to Mr. Kerlin...it was great to see his welcoming brick in place to greet me. Many fond childhood memories of a wonderful man & father who left us all too soon. With love & sadness, HEB
March 11, 2011
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LAURA KERLIN
March 11, 2011
I miss you so much Dad..Love Always, Laura xoxoxoxoxox
Dawn Braxton
May 14, 2009
My prayers are with you and your family. Fred hired me back in 1998 and allowed me to learn so much by working for him-when he sold his Safeway business to Coosemans he promised me that I'd be fine....I didn't believe him at the time- but he was right, I'm still here doing what I did for him. He was a great man...He will be missed.
Fred Easter 2008
Annette Kerlin
April 21, 2009
Anthony Colosimo
April 10, 2009
I am saddned by the loss of a man who was very special in my family life. I am grateful for having had the chance to be so close to him, especially as a child. I'm prayerful that I can give back to the Kerlins and my community in even a fraction of the way that Fred did.
Wanda Shifflett Goforth
April 7, 2009
I've been out of the country and just returned to learn of Freddie's death. I am shocked and saddened. I last saw Freddie at a class reunion. Like so many others, I remember him from GWHS...his energy, joy, and vitality. I know he never lost those qualities, because the short time I spoke with him at the class reunion he still demonstrated the same qualities. My heartfelt sympathy to his family.
GWHS, Class of 62
Ann Horton
April 5, 2009
Annette and Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Fred was so genuine and full of love and life. He will be missed a great deal by a great many. As
Father Mark said: "Thank God for Fred." And I would add: "Thank God for allowing me the opportunity to know Fred." Please let me know if there is anything you need.
Anthony Lewis Nigro
April 5, 2009
Annette and Family, Fred was one of the few real genuine people in our business. He always offered his help ( and daily humor ) to eveyone he met, especially to young people who were just starting out their careers. He will be truly missed.
Ken & Melissa Knueven
April 3, 2009
Annette,
I would never have thought this would be happening...
Melissa and I are so very sad for your loss -- our prayers and all our love is with you and family - and especially for that wonderful Spirit -- Fred.
Remember when you introduced us to a wonderful view of life, by giving us a great book -- Celestine Prophecies -- just remember this is all part of a wonderful journey... :-)
We love you very much... please let us know if there is anything we can do...
Ken & Melissa
Susan Case
March 31, 2009
Annette,
I just found out yesterday from Tam about Fred's passing. I was deeply sadden and my heart goes out to you and the girls at this difficult time. It is hard to believe that I have know you and Fred for 26 years. Time passes too quickly. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers - Fred's smile and personality will truly be missed.
Sandy Springer
March 29, 2009
Annette, You and the girls are in our thoughts and prayers. It's hard to loose someone so close, but we will all be together someday. Everytime you look into your girls eyes and in the grandkids you will see the love that you and Fred had. Hold on to that it will help you get through. Love is the greatest gift of all. And we love you. Jim and Sandy Springer
Michelle and Kurt Limbacher
March 29, 2009
We were so sad to hear of Uncle Freds passing. I will remember his energy for life and smile when I think of him. My hope is that you and your daughters find comfort and peace in the quiet moments of the day when your hearts ache. We think about you often... Our prayers are with you.
Sean, Kenna, and Jeffry Poyer
March 29, 2009
Our Uncle Fred will be dearly missed. i will keep all of the memories close. He will live on in our hearts forever, you and your family are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jan Batch
March 29, 2009
Dear Annette and Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear the news about the sudden death of Fred.
My thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.
I know you will miss Fred but I also know you will draw upon your own strength and the strength of loved ones and friends that hold you in their thoughts.
I am thinking about you and your family.
Love,
Bob and Cathy Burdge
March 29, 2009
Annette, Fred was and still is a wonderful man. He is someone that will never be forgotten. To you and the girls, know he is in a better place now, and know he will be doing all the things he loves to do again. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Love to all of you.
Janet Poyer
March 28, 2009
Dear Annette and Family,
We will miss our brother-in-law very much. We did not get to visit with him very often, but when we did, I always remember his hearty laugh and curiosity to find out all the details about any story he was being told. Our family won't be the same without him. Many prayers and blessings go to you, Tammy, Laura, Randal, Tiffany and Zachary. We love you.
Mike and Janet
Michael Basciani
March 28, 2009
In the mid 80's , I got a phone call from Fred. He said, "I heard you were the best mushroom farmer in the country....I need to form a relationship with you to buy your mushrooms with my name, Fred Kerlin on the package." That joint venture is still going strong to this day. We talked everyday for over twenty years. Fred was like a second father to me and I will miss him very much.
Charles Dykas
March 27, 2009
Annette..Both Pat and I express our deepest sympathy to your loss. Although we only met Fred a couple of times, that was enough to know that he was a special person who celebrated life to its fullest and that he loved you, his family and friends, and his Church. That love will be his legacy.
Susan Shaeffer
March 27, 2009
Dear Annette and Family,
As Reverend Mark so beautifully stated, "Thank God for Fred." I will always remember his infectious laugh and generous spirit. I know his soul completes the trio at Christ Church; George Washington, Robert E. Lee, and Fred.
Catherine Colosimo
March 26, 2009
Annette,
You've always been there for me as part of my family, and Fred was right by your side for 24 years of my life. He's was a silly, sweet, caring person who added the flare and fun to anything we did together. My first pro sports events of all kinds happened with you, Fred, and your family... as well as pool parties and cook outs. I love you all, and him, very much.
Anyone who knew Fred, or who has heard of all the wonderful things he did for people, will never be able to forget him.
Fred, Semele, and I rode in space with John Glenn. He was very proud of that line, and it isn't forgotten. :-)
I love you!
Russ Randle
March 26, 2009
Dear Annette and the Kerlin family -- We deeply admired Fred, his warmth, his generosity, his thorough and joyous commitment to the cause of Christ. He was a great encourager, friend and support to those of us in the church, and a leader by example, who acted out the Gospel in his warm greetings, tremendous generosity, and strong prayer life. The Randle family will miss him greatly. You are very much in our prayers. Faithfully, Russ Randle
Cathie & Jack McMahon
March 26, 2009
Jack and I will always remember the "Mushroom Man" with great fondness. He livened our celebrations and brought laughter to all of us. Our wonderful memories are a great gift he gave to all of us! God Bless Annette and the family and know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve Maier
March 26, 2009
It is rare that you meet a person with the zest for life, generous spirit, and love of humanity that Fred possessed. He has touched the hearts of many, and will be remembered by all that had the fortune to have known him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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