Lee Middleton Hooper Walker

Kathleen and Mark, All day Lee has been on my mind. I think of you and Mark often.
I have wonderful memories of my time with him. Babysitting young Lee was always rewarding. I can only say thank you very much for your trust.

~Aleyda

Everyday Lee, you are with me in my thoughts and prayers. Missing you always. Love, Mom

Three years ago we lost the most wonderful son. I miss you every day, Lee.

Love, Dad

There was a moment of silence yesterday in Lee's honor at Plan II graduation.

It will soon be three years without you Lee. Missing you every day. Love, Mom

May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
And may the vistas soon to greet you,
Bring lightness to your pack.

Lee, it's been two years since we lost our most precious light in our lives. We will plant a tree for you and take a hike today.

You are the best son a father could ever have. I miss you so much and still love you as much as ever.

Love, Dad

I was just thinking about him and you all today, wondering how you were doing. You were so much on my heart today. Brenda Morrow

Wishing we could be with you again dearest Lee. Love, Mom

Mark and Kathleen, I am teaching a sixth grade class, the first one since I had Lee. We recently did the survey to make circle graphs, and the memories of Lee's came flooding back, and I had to laugh. While the kids usually chose survey questions such as "What is your favorite soda" or video game or pets or book genre, Lee asked, "What is your favorite ancient civilization?" I will always remember that with tremendous affection. I am praying for you during these difficult holidays. God bless.

I had Lee for an English and a Debate class at Coronado. Didn't really get to know him well, but I always admired how brilliant he was. I could've seen him as our future president. My prayers go out to him and his family.

Dear Kathleen and Mark,
Please know that Lee is always in my prayers. I also dedicated four church services to him and the last one was on his anniversary weekend. I thought of him while I was in Alaska and remembered how much he loved that beautiful place. Take care and may God be with you.
Lorie

Dear Kathleen and Mark,
Wishing you some peace this long weekend and thinking fondly of Lee, his smile and that wonderfully deep and kind voice.
Take care,
Edward

"You are not alone today
Nor will you be tomorrow

For warmest thoughts of those who care
Are with you in your sorrow

And may it comfort you to know
Your loved ones are thought of too

By everyone who shares the loss
Of one so dear to you."

Kathleen and Mark, We have a candle lit in Lee's memory here at the office. Just want you to know we are all thinking of you and Lee, and praying for you all on this painful day.

The first anniversary of Lee's death is Friday. I miss him so much and hope he is at peace. You are with me every moment in my heart. love, Mom

I often think of Lee, more often than I thought I would. His baby picture, still on my refrigerator door. Precious precious boy.

On my first Mother's Day after Lee's death, it is still so hard and will be to face each day without Lee. Lee was such a wonderful son.

I miss you man

Dearest Mark and Kathy, we cannot convey the sadness in our hearts. Lee was one of the finest young people we knew and we looked forward to every time we got to see him. He was so kind, witty and engaging. A beautiful soul in every way. Please know our love and prayers surround you both.

Mark and Kathleen,

I'm devastated to learn of your loss. I met Lee at a bar function when he was about 10 or 12, and still remember how impressed I was with his fine manners and eloquence for such a young man. My prayers are with you as you grieve his loss and cherish the joy he brought to your lives.

With sincerest sympathies,

Kathleen and Mark,
In our profession, we trade in words, but they are poor tools for explaining the depth of the effect that the loss of a child will have on the rest of your life. Laura and I are just so sorry for your loss and will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that you can call on us anytime if you think we can be of assistance.

Lee was our precious son, our pride and joy. Two months have gone, and our love for Lee has not diminished. We are are forever grateful to Lee for each and every minute he shared with us, and we are awed by the outpouring of care and affection from the many contributors to this guest book.

Every day I am grateful for Lee's life and feel such desolation that he is gone. Thank you to everyone for your kind words.

Kathleen Campbell Walker

We are both so very saddened by this news. Our prayers are with you.

Kathleen and Mark: So very sorry to hear of the loss of your son Lee. Sending good thoughts your way. Linda Rose

This is such upsetting news. Life isn't supposed to do that to you, or to your boy! I am so very sorry

Dear Kathleen: I was saddened to hear of your loss and extend my deepest condolences to you and your husband.

Annie J. Wang

Dear Kathleen,

I just learned about your tragic loss. As a mom with an only child, I know how you must feel and I'm at a loss to say anything that would ease your pain. I'm sorry for your loss.

Kathleen, I am in Boston and only when I arrived here did I hear about your son. You have been on my mind continuously since I heard about Lee. I am so very very sorry. My maternal grandmother lost both of her children (my mother and my aunt) and I remember my grandmother explaining to me that losing a child is the worst pain a person can endure. You are in and will remain in my thoughts. Sarah Brown

Mark, I only just learned about Lee yesterday, June 16, 2014. How does one give such immense sorrow words? My heart is broken for you and Kathleen and your folks. Never has a child been more loved than Lee; and never have I seen a child respond with such sweet humility, respect and love in return. IT WAS A PRIVILEGE to get to interact with Lee at the office for so many years. He was a precious child to be around. I pray that your memories will find a quiet place where they can be of some comfort to you. You, Kathleen and your Mom and Dad are in my heart and prayers.

Kathleen and Mark -- My thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything I can do to support you and honor Lee's memory, please let me know.

Kathleen- I am at a loss. There is no way to comprehend this. Reading about him there is so much to admire. I have many of the same interests but I didn't do an eighth of that by 20. You must be proud of him. All I can do is pray and I will.

Dear Kathleen: I am so sorry to learn of your dear son's passing. Please know that all of the Texas AILA Chapter is grieving with you at this time.

Kathleen and Mark -- I am just learning of your loss and I have no words to express my sympathy and concerns for you. I can only pray that you be given the strength to endure a tragedy I can only imagine.

Mark & Kathleen,
Please accept our sincerest condolences for the loss of your son. To come up with the appropriate words to convey our sympathy at such a time is more difficult than any legal brief ever written. The fact that we had just returned from our youngest's college graduation, and that I was about to embark on a backpacking trip to Colorado with two of our boys when this horrible news was related to us, only makes the news more difficult to bear. While we did not know Lee, his love of the outdoors and travel is similar to our own boys' experiences. Your grief is unimaginable. Please know that you are not alone, and your friends and colleagues are there for you.

Dear Kathleen, words are not adequate to express the sadness with which I send you this message. Please accept my deepest condolences to you and your family for the loss of your son. You are in my prayers. Please let me know if there is anything that I can to do help you during this time. With much love,

Kathleen,

May you find peace and comfort during this time of sadness and know that many members of the AILA family are holding you in thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely yours, Lorina Tester

Dear Kathleen, I cannot imagine the pain you and your family are experiencing over the loss of such a wonderful son as Lee. May God give you all comfort and peace. With deepest sympathy, Judy Lee

As a classmate of Lee's, I was shocked and saddened by the news of his passing. He would come into class every Monday and ask everyone how their weekend was. He was a very kind-hearted and intellectual person.

May GOD help and provide you and your family with what ever you may need. Amen
Sardar N. Durrani & Family

Dear Kathleen, Rebecca Henderson and I are holding you in our thoughts. Our deepest condolences.

Dear Mark and Kathleen, words cannot express how very sorry I am for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kathleen, I join all your other immigration lawyer friends in expressing my sincere sadness in the loss of your beautiful son. May God grant Peace to you and his father, relatives, and friends.

Lee Walker, one of the most intellectual people I've ever met, and one of the best piano players I ever had the privilege of playing with. His time spent playing with the Pit in the CHS Marching Band is still something I remember him being an important part of. Every conversation with him was always significant, no matter how small of large the subject at hand was. All I hope for was that he enjoyed his life up until his last breath, and that he had no regrets. He was, to me, someone unique and gifted. I am so sorry for your loss Kathleen and Mark. Your son was a good friend, and I will miss him.

Mark: Our hearts were sad to hear the news of Lee's passing. Please remember all the good days you had with Lee and know he's resting and in the hands of God. We will pray for you and Kathleen. God be with you.

Lee is the type of person who always makes me want to be better. A better student—his ideas were profound. A better steward of the earth—his passion for nature really shined. And now, most of all, a better friend. I think everyone that Lee touched will make an effort to be more considerate and more supportive of those they care about. I hope you are eventually able to find peace knowing that Lee really did make a difference.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

Lee is the type of person who always makes me want to be better. A better student--his ideas were profound. A better steward of the earth--his passion for nature really shined. And now, most of all, a better friend. I think everyone that Lee touched will make an effort to be more considerate and more supportive of those we care about. I hope you are eventually able to find peace knowing that Lee really did make a difference.

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28

Kathleen,
May love and wonderful memories of the time spent with your beloved son help you through this most difficult time in your life. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Susan Bond

I can't begin to express my sadness for your loss. Lee sounds like a truly remarkable person. May you be sustained by his love and the thoughts and prayers of so many of us who care about you, always.

Kathleen,

I am so saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences. May your son's memory be a blessing and may God give you and your husband strength in this very difficult time.

Kathleen and Mark, so sorry to hear of this tragic loss. In our prayers for consolation in the grief.

Lee was a truly spectacular person. After each conversation we had I remember being so amazed by his compassion and thoughtfulness. I, and many of his other classmates, will miss him dearly. I am so sorry for your loss.

Walker Family,
My name is Jake Schwartz and I was a classmate of Lee's in Plan II World Literature. The entire class was amazed by his passion for learning. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now.

Kathleen and Mark,
Words will never ease your pain at this moment, but know that God is there to wrap his arms around the both of you in this time of great sorrow. I only met Lee once and thought he was such a nice little boy. But I felt like I knew him because every time I saw Lorie I would always ask her about him. Please know that we are all here for the both of you. Much love going your way.

Dear Kathleen,
My deepest sympathies for the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Laura Dominguez-Collins

Mark and Kathleen, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
--JoAl Cannon Sheridan

Kathleen and Mark - You are in my thoughts and heart.

Leslie Holman

Mark and Kathleen,
Words cannot express how sad we were to learn of your loss. Our hearts go out to you.
Carrie & Pat

Dear Mark and Kathleen,
All of us in Plan II are so deeply saddened by the loss of Lee. We all thought so highly of him and we will miss having him as part of this community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now.

My sincerest condolences to the Walker family. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Mark and Kathleen-- My prayers are with both of you and with Lee. My heart was broken when I heard of Lee's passing. Mark, I remember Lee joining you at work. He was a smart, polite young man. I know you both are so proud of him and all of his accomplishments. I pray that our Lord, God, comfort you both. All of my love and sympathy, Rose George Haluschak

So very sorry for your loss

Kathleen and Mark, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.

Kathleen and Mark, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.
Doug & Terri Rutter (El Paso, TX)

Kathleen and Mark:

My deepest condolences. I only met him a few times but it was clear he was a fine young man! My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Warmly,

Bernie Wolfsdorf

Mark and Kathleen,
Our hearts ache over the loss of your precious Lee. He was such a special young man. Please know that we are here to support you in any way we can. Praying for your comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Love, Susan and Felix

Dear Kathleen
Only the promises of our Faith can take us where we need to be. We lost our only Grandson two years ago in his youthful twenties ... but actually, every day we join him and celebrate his life everlasting where there is no pain or suffering ... only Love
Tu Amigo in Prayer
Hector Holguin

I wish I had an opportunity to have known Lee. My day has been filled with keeping you in my prayers and thoughts. My heart is saddened...

Mark and Kathleen,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of unspeakable loss. I regret we never had the privilege of meeting Lee, but recognize from your account that he was a brilliant and compassionate soul. May you receive the comfort of the Holy Spirit and may the peace of God that passes understanding keep your hearts a minds in Jesus Name!
Please let us know if we can help in any way.
Richard and Adele Johnson

Dear Kathleen:
Words can not express the deep sorrow we feel in our hearts for your loss. You are in our prayers daily. May God help you through this most difficult time
Luis and Lluvia Todd

Kathleen and Mark, thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mark & Kathleen, I am so sorry for your loss; my heart just sank when I learned of Lee's passing. My family and I are keeping you in our prayers.

Lee was an unbelievably bright and giving young man. Upon meeting him during orientation, I was excited to watch him grow and find his way in JSG. Incredibly polite and respectful, Lee shook my hand each and every time we spoke. I will miss him tremendously and think of him often. My deepest sympathies to his family and all those close to him. Rest in peace sweet Lee.

I remember Lee spending time at the MGMSG office playing and doing homework. He was such a sweet boy. I am so saddened to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mark and Kathleen. I don't know what to say. Sorry isn't enough for the loss of this fine young man. Thinking of you.

Mark -

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife.

Jim

Lee was in my Speech class. I enjoyed him and appreciated his thoughtful ideas. We all feel the loss of such a promising young man. My prayers for your family.

Kathleen and Mark:

My sincerest condolences for the loss of your son. I just learned of his departure. He was a precious young man! I heart aches for you.

Bertha A. Zuniga

Mark and Kathleen-
I was so saddened to see the loss of your one and only wonderful Son. I would like to offer my deep regrets and hope that they days ahead get somewhat better for both of you.

Mark and Kathleen, I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved son Lee. I remember meeting him during my clerkship at Mounce Green when he was about eight years old. Even at that young age, it was clear he was an exceptional young man - so very poised, polite and well spoken. My mother Betty always spoke so highly of him when he was at St. Clements. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kathleen and Mark,

I am so sorry about the loss of your son, Lee. There cannot be a greater loss that that of a child and getting through this difficult time will be a journey. May God lead you through this path. You will always have the wonderful memories with Lee in your heart. My deepest sympathy. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Kathleen, and Mark,
My heart and thoughts are with you both. I pray the memories you have of your shares life with Lee, and your love for him, will help comfort and support you during the most difficult times. You are both in my prayers.

Carlina

I was deeply saddened by the news of your son's passing. My heart felt condolences to you and your family.

Dearest Mark and Kathleen - My words cannot express how deeply sorry I am for the loss of your beloved son. My heart aches. We pray for continued strength for you and Mark, and for all of us that knew Lee, and loved him. Thank you Kathleen, thank you Mark for allowing me to babysit Lee. I have unforgettable and precious memories of the times we spent together. Caring for Lee and playing with him and all of his Thomas the Tank Engine & friends toys was a true delight. Memories that I hold dear to this day.

Aleyda

Mark and Kathleen,

I am very sad to hear of your loss, please accept our deepest condolences as we pray for you and your family. God Bless you.
Lynda and Hannah Camacho

Our Sincere Condolences, thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Amazing to have a child with such compassion for the environment at such a young age.

My Dearest Mark & Kathleen,

My words cannot express the sorrow I feel for your loss. I can only imagine there is no pain deeper than loosing a child. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May God grace you with his comfort and heal your broken hearts. I know that nothing can take away the pain you must be feeling right now, but please know that there is an outpour of love and support for you and your family from a community that cares for you deeply.

Sincerele,


Cristina Bringas

Mr. & Mrs. Walker, please accept our deepest condolences as we pray for you and your family from the Gardea, Hernandez, Nava, and Flores families. We are very sad to hear of your loss as Lee was a very nice young man we had the pleasure of knowing. May God bless you always.
Ricardo & Monica Gardea