Jefferson "Brody" Bates

Kayce and Coleman,
I love you both (and your sweet families). I was so sad to hear about Brody. Please find comfort in knowing that you haven't "lost" him because you know EXACTLY where he is!! I'm sure my baby sister had the red carpet rolled out to welcome Brody HOME!! She's a GREAT babysitter, btw.. she'll take great care of him until we all get where we're going!!
I'll pray for GOD to give you a peace that passes all understanding as you continue to put one foot in front of the other.
LOVE YOU ALL!!!!
Lisa Milligan

There are some folks in Dallas, TX praying for your sweet family with broken hearts over your story. We've never met, but the same God that holds you precious boy in His arms is the God we love. We are pleading on your behalf for peace that surpasses all understanding and for the God that has moved mountains to show up big time in your hurting world in Charleston.

To the Bates and Porter family. My deepest sympathy in the loss of your precious Brody. May you all find peace in knowing he is happy in heaven today. I pray God will give you all the strength you need to face each day without him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God wrap his arms around little Brody.

Love and Hugs from another Mom

Sending up prayers that you find peace in your heart. With sympathy and much love...God bless.

Sending up prayers that you find peace in your heart. With sympathy and much love...God bless.

Joe, the Bates and Porter families,
There are very few words to express the grief and pain that you are enduring. I ask God to give you strength to endure, as well as rest from your pain.
My prayers are with you daily.
Blessings,
Carol Dawn Young

Kayce, Coleman, Porter, and family - I am so saddened to hear of your loss of your precious son Brody. Please know that many people are praying for you and asking God to wrap his arms around you in this very difficult and sad time. With much love to all of you, Lolly (Weller's grandmother)

Coleman and Kayce, My Condolences to you and Family, we will praying for you all, My friend

Thoughts and prayers for you all from the entire Marshall family. Gob Bless.

Dear Bates Family, I am so sorry for your great loss. If you have a pastor I hope you will stay close to him and in time bring your questions and struggles to him. If you do not have one, please know I would be available to help in any way. You are not alone. [email protected].

Kayce & Family, We are deeply saddened by your loss. May God wrap his arms around you during this time and give you peace and comfort during the weeks, months and years to come. We are praying for your family.

So incredibly sorry for the loss of your precious little son. Your family is in our prayers for peace and comfort in the days, weeks, months and years to come. God will carry you when you can't go any further. Much love, Terry Mobley, First National Bank of SC

To all of the Bates and Porter Family Members:
Kaye and I have all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts are broken for all of you.May God provide you with the faith to know that you will have the opportunity to see him again.
Kaye and Keith Callicutt

Kayce, I am incredibly sorry for your loss. I pray that peace rests in you and your husband during this most difficult time.

To the family of little Brody
So sorry for your loss
As a parent myself I can not imagine the loss
You are feeling and going threw
You and your family is in my prayers

Joe Mac and Annie, my thoughts and prayers are with you, Brody's family, and all who loved him. I am truly sorry for your loss.

May God touch and heal your heart after this tragic loss. Just know that Brody will be waiting for you in Heaven.

There are no words. I too lost my only child in a freakish accident. It took me a long time to except the word accident. We love your mom and dad so much. I cry
with you. God bless you.
From another mother who knows, there are so many of us in this club we did not want to be in.

Thinking of and praying for your family every day. May God bring you comfort and peace.

So sorry to hear the news of your sweet little one. Thoughts and prayers for your family.

Our deepest prayers go out to all of you for the Peace of Christ...and in the knowledge that we will ALL be together again.

Another MOM that is so sorry for your loss.

My condolences to you and your family and my that Bible verse is AWESOME

May God give you His Peace and His Comfort as you go through these difficult days....

Brody touched Alyssa's heart in so many ways . He was her little buddy, and she has so many cute and heartfelt memories, from babysitting him on weekends . He was such a happy boy and he brought out Alyssa's Happiness . Bless you, sweet little angel Brody ! Good night , God bless

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR LOSS.1PETER 5:10,ASSURES US:GOD WILL MAKE YOU FIRM,HE WILL MAKE YOU STRONG.

Annie, Joe Mac and your precious family. Sending our love and unending prayers for your tragic loss.

My deepest condolences to your family today, tomorrow and always.

Our hearts and prayers are with this wonderful family at this very heartbreaking time.

My heart breaks for this precious family. Such a beautiful child. Gone way too soon. Prayers and love for both families. Joe Mac and Annie you are covered in love by your Union United Methodist Family.

I was so sad to hear about the death of your precious little son Brody. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I still remember meeting you at Clemson and what a nice guy you are and I'm sure you and your wife are wonderful parents. No words can help your grief right now but know that lots of people are praying for all of you. Love Mrs Simpson

We pray peace and comfort for your family.

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.