Nicholas K. "Nick" Lane

To the Lane Family: I am so sorry to hear the sad news about Nicholas. I did not have the privilege of knowing Nicholas, but I knew and loved his paternal Grandparents, my beloved cousin, Browder E. "Bud" Lane & Dolores Ann Kenda. Thanks to Nick's Gram Laffler for keeping his Guest Book on-line...a beautiful tribute to this handsome young man.

Nick, it's your 25th birthday today and I am sad you are physically not here to celebrate. I miss you so much, I can't imagine more birthday's without you. We had your favorite, (crab legs) which we did every birthday with you. I enclosed a beautiful picture of you and me. I am glad we had good times to remember. I love you and miss you.

Mom

Nick,
I have your picture posted on my wall at work. People ask about you all the time. I think about you every day. God bless you and your family and bring you peace.
Love, Aunt Sue (McBride)

HEY NICK, ITS BEEN A LITTLE OVER 2 YEARS NOW SINCE YOU LEFT AND IT IS NOT GETTING EASIER. EVERYDAY OUR LIVES GO ON AND I CAN'T ACCEPT YOURS WON'T. WE ALL HAVE A CHILD NOW AND IT ISN'T FAIR YOU DIDN'T GET YOURS. I WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND WHY YOU OR ANY OTHER CHILD HAS TO GO TO HEAVEN. I GUESS I NEED TO PUT MY FAITH IN GOD AND HIS BIGGER PLAN FOR US ALL. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH NICK AND I AM SO SORRY IF I DIDN'T TELL YOU THAT MORE. I SLEEP BETTER AT NIGHT KNOWING YOUR OUR SONS GUARDIAN ANGEL. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN. I LOVE YOU, JESS

Nick , Gram is tryng so hard to accept you are gone from are life
But you will never be forgotten ilove you and miss you so muchyour
GRAM

Dear Nick
2 yrs today and it is so hard to write in this book I love you so much and miss you more Please Pray for your MOM and Tiff ,Jess;TED
love you Gram Laffler

Today is the 2 year anniversary of one of the most tragic days of my life. I never thought I would forget about Nick, but I am surprised how many times per day I think of him and how something each day reminds me of him. I know I share this same thought with many of his friends.

There is no reason to promise anymore that I will never forget him because now it is certain that I never will. I really thank his family for giving us that wonderful ceremony dedicating the cross we built. I know Nick is thrilled to see that his family is doing better and they deserve to be. That is just one more reflection on the impact he has on people. He makes us all stronger.

To Nick, I really miss you man and I thank you for helping make me who I am today. You brought a close group of friends closer together.

WELL NICKY YOU ARE 24 AND I REMEMBER IT ALL AS IF IT WERE YESTERDAY. TIFFANY, JESSICA AND TED MISS YOU SO MUCH. I AM SO HAPPY YOU COME TO THEM IN THEIR DREAMS. I MISS YOU NICK, I KNOW WE WILL NEVER "GET OVER" LOSING YOU. I MISS YOU MORE AS EACH DAY PASSES UNTIL THE DAY YOU ARE THERE TO MEET US. LOVE YOU FOREVER,

MOM

7-11-82

Whats up brother man??? Just wanted to stop in and say I love ya and miss ya bro... Happy birthday.... Always thinking about you...

Happy Birthday Nick. You are missed, often thought of, and on every occasion told stories about.

Nick's birthday is in 6 days. Celebrating his birthday was always an adventurous event. We just had a big party this last weekend and we know you where there with us. We miss you as much as ever and you are always on my mind. I will definitely be celebrating your birthday on the luckiest day of the year, 7-11. Love ya bro!

nick, it's been a little over a year now, and I still miss you more than anything. I think about you every single day and I know that you are watching over all of us. We've been through so much together, you will always have a special place in my heart. We all love you and miss you very much.

Nick,I thought about you all day on the 14th.I hope your with my brother talking sports,God Bless,Terry

dear nick,

its been awhile, almost a year since i heard the worst news i'll ever hear. i miss you buddy, i think about you all the time. i pray for you and your family, esp. your mom every night before i go to bed. your browns are playing my dolphins this sunday! both teams are so bad, they'll probably both lose somehow. we got so tight in tallahassee, im so glad you came up there and got your degree. i never got to say congratulations to you for that one. congrats my brother! i looked up to you in so many ways, and i always will. we will see each other again, i love you man. i miss you.

bobby

I met Nick while working at the Leach Center in Tallahassee. I didn't get a chance to know him on a very personal level, but what I did get to know cracked me up! He always had an interesting story to tell and was fun to work with. I send my deepest regards to his family and friends. Happy Birthday, Nick! :)

Happy Birthday Nick.You are missed so much by so many..

Nick and I met through the Leach Center as we went through the wonderful 60 hour training week to become Fitness Instructors. The week was definitely a memorable one due to many of Nick's crazy stories, his packs of tuna and spit cups. A shift with Nick was always exciting and I loved working with him. He opened my eyes to many things...I miss him so much and he'll always have a part of my heart.

Nick, tomorrow is your birthday and has been seven months since I got last speak to you. Everyday is harder because I wish I could call you to see how things are going. I have learned a lot from you and miss some really good times.



Your last birthday was fun when your brother and I drove up to tally to visit. I hate that city ever since I moved out of there, but I loved hanging out with you when I did live there. Whether we were picking on the FSU kids because they are not real football fans, going out to partys, dollar movies or just staying in on a Friday night with a 12 pack of beer playing Flick ball.



To the family, I am sorry and wish I had words that could heal the pain. I just want you to know how much your son meant to me and I thank you for allowing me to have such a good friend a good person in my life.

Nick was in my training class at the Leach Center. We started working at the gym at the same time so we got to know each other pretty well. He was one of the most memorable people I have ever met in my entire life. He told me so many crazy stories and I've shared so many good experiences with Nick...I really wish I could have had a little more time with him. Even though he's gone I'm still glad I just got meet this awesome person. You are always in my memory Nicholas.

I just got back from Tallahassee 4/30/05 and Nick graduated from Florida State with a BA in Health Education. It was very sad for me for Nick would have made a great teacher. God must have needed him more than the school system here to take him from me. I have set up the Nicholas Lane Scholarship Fund in order to help another student during hard times while going to school. You can donate monies to any Wachovia Bank.

I thank God Nick had such wonderful friends and that he made each and every one of you smile in some way. Please don't ever forget him because he is always with you. God Bless you and thank you for writing in Nicks guest book.

Cathy

(Nicks mom)

I am the President of the Tallahassee Dawgs Browns Backers Worldwide Fan Club. Nick was a member and when I heard the news I was floored. He made us laugh and helped root the Browns on. This year will be dedicated to him and we would like to know if there is any charity that we can donate money to in his name or family name.



Nick will be missed. God bless to all.

What can I say, Its been just over 2 months and I still don't believe what has happened. I wish all the family the best and Nick, I miss you. God Bless

Will

I miss you-

There's really nothing that can be said to describe how much Nick meant to all of us. He was a great guy and an even better friend...there will never be anyone who can even come close to taking his place. Not only did I love him like a brother, but we all did. I know he's in a better place right now, cracking jokes and still making people realize what a great person he is. I miss you Nick, and I will never forget you as long as i live.

Nick and I have had some good times growing up playing baseball, and going to school together. He was a fun-spirited and warmhearted person. I know Nick is up in Heaven looking over everyone.

Being in such a small program (Health Education) at FSU allows you to really get to know each and every person that's in the Health Education field. I met Nick about a year and a half ago in a basic Health class. He always made me laugh, even if he didn't realize it. Seeing his smile when I walked into class or the Leach Center always made my day. He was such a kind person to everyone he encountered. I'll never forget his motorcycle stories or the times we would frantically talk at night trying to figure out exactly what to turn in during class the next day. I still can't believe he's gone and tears still come to my eyes when I think about the day I recieved the news, but the tears are followed by smiles when I think about the fun times and laughs we shared. Nick will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

I remember when I got that email from my professor at FSU that Nick was in a bad car accident. My heart fell to the floor. Nick was in a few of my education classes at FSU. He was always so prepared, organized and motivated and he knew what he had to do. I remember this one pink shirt that he used to wear; I think that he was the only guy that I knew that could pull off a pink shirt especially with plaid shorts! Even though I did not know Nick very long, the time that I did know him I remember his kindness and his wonderful presence. In class Nick always had something cute to say that used to make everyone laugh. I will never forget Nick and he will always remain in my heart!

Crystal Genovese

Florida State University

Family and friends,

In our small group of Public Health Educators at Florida State University, it was devastating to receive the sad email. Nick was a wonderful man with a fantastic personality as well. We will represent him at graduation, as he will be watching over us. We will all miss Nick very much.

wow i can't believe nick's gone. it seems like just the other day when he came and visited. i am really glad we got to hang out. i always loved talkin to him online. he left me an i.m. just a few hours before the accident saying he was going to come visit again soon... he left a sweet voicemail on my phone wishing me a happy birthday a couple of months ago, and i saved it for as long as i could. i loved talkin to nick and gettin to know him again and i'm so sad that he's gone. i know him and my uncle greg are watching over us in heaven together. my heart goes out to everyone who lost such a wonderful person. aunt cathy, call or e-mail me if you ever need anything. love ya,

There isnt much i can say about my life without saying the name Nick along with the story. he was in many ways to me a brother and with out a doubt the only reason why i got to where i got with baseball. he was my catcher and the best one i have ever had i will love the kid forever and never forget him

Its hard to accept that i am writing in hear about someone so close to me. There is so much I need to say and so little that comes out. Nick and I experienced so much together, just as anyone who hung out with him, even for a day did. I feel so fortunate to have been able to spend the time together that we did. I will always have Ohio, I know I will never experience a road trip like that again. Nick was the most generous person I have ever known, I wish i could give to his family at least have of what he has given and taught me in the time we have spent together. Cathy,Teddy,Jess,Tiff and the rest of the family my thoughts and prayers will always be with you.

I've known Nick since we were 2 feet tall and hitting baseballs off of a tee. He was always there for me and I was and will always be there for him. I still don't want to accept the fact that he is gone.....

Nick was the best friend anyone could have been blessed to have,and was like a brother to me. The glow he carried with him brought joy anywhere he went. When i was with Nick the laughs were endless and the days were to short. I will never forget the countless years we spent together growing up and enjoying life. Nick was the most giving person I have ever known, he would do anything he could to help a friend out, even if it meant putting himself out. My deepest condolences go out to all of his family and I will be here for all of you if you ever need anything.

my thoughts and prayers go out to nicks family. nick was an awesome guy, and i will cherish the fun times we had forever.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Cathy and her family at this terrible time in their lives.I was very happy that Nick took the time to visit me last year.We talked about him for weeks after his visit,as he turned out to be such a great young man.I was so impressed with him that words can't begin to explain my feelings about him.He was very kind,educated,and he made you feel so comfortable,that you forgot you hadn't seen him since he was a little boy going to the zoo with our family.God takes special people early sometimes and I'm sure Greg is with Nick now discussing sports.I will never forget you Nick,Terry McBride

Dearest Cathy and family - Since we live far away we did not know Nick but we know how much he was loved by his grandpa and Mom. We have a photo of a year ago and he looked so happy I am sure he had a good life; as they say only the good die young. That is not much solace to family and we are sure nothing will ever be right again - we grieve for you all and hope you find some peace in time. Love - Jim & Eva McBride

Dear Cathy and family, Ken and family, we were very saddened to read about Nick's death in the paper. We often think about all of you and we will always remember the cute little redhead boy who lived behind us.

Love and prayers, Tom And Chris Flaherty and family