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May 27, 2011
To the Maher family, I'd like to express my condolences on your loss.
Sean and I began our career at Ryerson in the spring of 1983 and had a very nice friendship from the start. Ryerson was both of our first real jobs and were very excited about building a career. I always held Sean in great admiration in his ability to make new friends. He was truely a very special person. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Greg Haarala (Plymouth, Minnesota)
Dan Walczak
April 7, 2011
To the Maher Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I'll never forget Sean as the cadet colonel whom many of us looked up to as underclassmen. He was a man of honor, and a man who stood out among many other exceptional students at the Academy. He truly led by example. May God bless all of you during these difficult days.
Dan Walczak, STA class of 1980
Dan Marrinan
February 13, 2011
The Maher Family
I am so sorry for your loss, and I just want you to know that Sean and all of you are in my prayers.
Shawne Buckley Thiry
February 11, 2011
May we all hope to impact people with such a committed and heartfelt force as well as accomplish the things Sean has throughout his life as a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, classmate, friend or business colleague. No one will forget his smile, his laugh or the twinkle in his eye. He led by example and was a positive role model for so many--what a legacy he created. My sympathies to Maria and his beautful family.
Dear Tom, Alice, Molly, Carrie, Shelagh, Bridget and Colleen,
Sheridan, Alyce and the Buckley girls send heartfelt hugs to all of you.
-Shawne Buckley Thiry '80
-DeeDee Buckley McDevitt '81
-Tara Buckley Hutchinson '84
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Corinne Saad
February 11, 2011
The Maher Family,
Please accept my condolences. I know what you are going through. I lost my son, Mark Saad '79, on June 18, 2010. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't shed tears. My heart is broken. The only consolation I get is in knowing that he no longer has to suffer from his cancer and he is with God.
This may help you, it has me. With the world the way it is, I feel that Jesus is collecting his army and he needs the good guys. God bless you all.
February 11, 2011
To The Maher Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May the Lord hold you all close at this painful time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
~Lisa Johnson Pollock 80'
~Laura Johnson Carroll 81'
Tom Blaisdell STA '78
February 11, 2011
Tom, Alice, Maria and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Sean. My thoughts and prayers are with you and hope that you find peace soon.
Mary Esch
February 11, 2011
Dear Carrie: I am sorry for your loss. I hope the memories of your brother will bring you comfort.
Warm Regards, Mary Esch
Nancy O'Brien Wagner
February 11, 2011
Dear Shelagh and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that you are able to find comfort in memories and in the reflections of him that remain.
February 11, 2011
To Maria and the entire Maher family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
I was fortunate enough to have attended STA with Sean for 4 years. I also feel blessed to have had the opportunity to visit with Sean again at our 30 year class reunion shortly before his illness.
Sean is one of the most kind, humble and gracious men that I have ever met.
He is an example to all who knew him.
He will not be forgotten.
May God bless Sean, and each one of you until the day that you are all reunited.
Dan Bauman STA '79
February 10, 2011
Dear Tom and Alice Maher,
Our thoughts are with you in the loss of your young son.... Sean Maher.......Know we are remembering you in prayer and all of the Maher family in this tragic loss.......May God continue to guide you each day and bring you His comfort
Peter and Joanne Hense-Honsa
February 10, 2011
Dear Maria and Children,
I have been praying for each of you for so long! The love shared by the two of you, Maria, was exceptional and influenced everyone who had the privilege of knowing you and Sean!
I have never and will never forget you and your family! You have my promise of prayer!
May the peace that Sean is now experiencing be yours as you face each day! With my love and deepest sympathy,
Sister Shaun
Chris Nichols
February 10, 2011
Dear Maher Family,
We are so sad to hear about Sean. Your family is in our prayers.
Chris Nichols & Nichols Family
Kathy Peterson
February 10, 2011
Dear Maher Family ~ we are so saddened with your loss of Sean. We remember him so fondly growing up on Highland Parkway. Sorrow doesn't last forever, but memories do.. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.
The Bird Family: Mary, David, Kathy, Christopher
Matt Brzica
February 10, 2011
Maria and Family -
I am so sorry for your loss. It was such a pleasure to get to know you and Sean during just the brief time we spent together nearly two decades ago in Westchester, PA. He was a great example of a father and husband and I know he will be missed.
I feel blessed that Sean and I had a chance to catch up a couple years ago at the STA Cadet Colonel Centennial Ceremony. I only wish we could have taken in a Big Green Homecoming game together too as they revive the winning ways Sean and I both experienced as players. The Cadets and the Big Green have lost a true champion.
We pray that the pain of his loss will eventually turn to joy as you cherish his memory and the thought that he is with our Savior in heaven. May the Lord give you strength during this time.
Brian Herrick '79
February 10, 2011
To Sean’s family,
Please accept my condolences for your loss. Sean was an exceptional man. I am fortunate to have known him and called him my friend.
I pray that our Heavenly Father will ease your suffering and leave you only with the cherished memory of Sean.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Greg Farley, '79
February 10, 2011
To the entire Maher Family,
I can't even begin to imagine what you are all experiencing but please know that you all, and Sean, are in my family's thoughts and prayers.
Joe Geiser
February 10, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. May the Lord bring peace to Sean and all your family and friends who shared in his life.
February 10, 2011
To Sean's Family
Sean made an incredible mark in this world. He was truely liked and respected by everyone that met him. I am blessed to have known him and my deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you, his family. May our Almighty God be with and give you His peace now and always.
Greg Fisher 79
Jim Taylor
February 10, 2011
To Sean's Family,
I am devastated by the loss of our dear classmate, Sean. He was truly a wonderful guy. He will be sadly missed. My deepest condolences.
Henry Patterson
February 10, 2011
Sean Maher Family,
My heartfelt condolences go out to you, and may you take comfort in the knowledge that Sean will always be remembered.
Tom, Alice and Family - You are in our prayers & thoughts, and we wish you strength in this time of loss.
- Gary Patterson & Henry Patterson
Doug Vanasek
February 10, 2011
To The Maher Family-
So sorry for your loss. You are all in the prayers of our family.
-Doug, Meredith, Douglas, Carter & Ellie Vanasek
Gerry Brown
February 10, 2011
Tom, Alice and the Sean Maher family:
I am profoundly saddened by your loss. Please accept my most sincere condolences and prayers. I hope you can find peace.
Gerry Brown, West St. Paul, MN
Ken Hayes
February 9, 2011
To the Maher Family,
We are deeply saddened by the news and please know that you are in our thoughts.
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