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Asher Gordon McGirt

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Raleigh, North Carolina

Asher McGirt Obituary

Asher Gordon McGirt

September 29, 1994 - August 13, 2015

Raleigh

Asher Gordon McGirt, 20, of Raleigh died at Duke University Hospital in Durham on August 13, 2015.

Asher was born on September 29, 1994, in Raleigh, NC, to Jonathan McGirt and Janet Golden.

In addition to his parents, Asher is survived by his sister, Ellie McGirt, of Raleigh and his grandfather and step-grandmother, Murphy and Anita McGirt of Blairsville, GA, as well as a number of dear aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Asher was a keenly intelligent young man with a sardonic wit. He had a refreshingly sweet disposition and enjoyed engaging anyone and everyone in discussions about philosophy, cosmology, and anything else he found intriguing. His unique perspective on the world broadened the horizons of all who encountered him. Asher's wicked sense of humor, his insightful observations, and his love of life will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to HelpHOPELive or the Kramden Institute.

The family will receive visitors at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Raleigh, Tuesday, August 18, 2015, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Online condolences may be offered at www.bryan-lee funeralhome.com

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Published by The News & Observer from Aug. 16 to Aug. 17, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Asher McGirt

25 Entries

Kerian (Keri) Celeste

September 11, 2015

Asher was my first and only boyfriend. For any close friends or family reading this, you are probably very confused since you most likely do not know who I am. Asher was in my class at Poe Montessori with Ms. G. when he was in kindergarten, and I was in preK. We quickly became preschool sweethearts and played together every day at reses. I still remember playing with him. We would play fantasy games, I still remember the silly things we would pretend to be. I can still picture us playing by one big tree that was by the little kids playground. The next year came, and at reses on the first day of school, I ran to the playground to meet Asher as usual. But Asher was now in first grade, while I was a mere kindergartener. He came to me and explained that he was breaking up with me because he was too old for me and had to go play football in the field with the "big boys." My dramatic response was to say, "I'm never speaking to you again!" Then I sat on the hill that separated the big kids playground from the little kids playground and cried for the rest of reses. I've told the story so many times, my first heart break, and I have thought of him so often in the past 14 years. I reached out to him on facebook just 10 days before he did it again...!! he left me again for much better and bigger things. I am still grateful for the friendship and the memories of my very first love, my sweet preschool boyfriend Asher. I will always have a special place in my heart for him, and I will never forget him.

August 30, 2015

Dear Janet and Jon -

I am simply stunned and saddened. My heart goes out to both of you and your dear daughter Ellie. I remember when you shared that Asher was born - and the joy that you had. Words cannot suffice to convey the feelings I have for you both in this time of Asher's passing. Love always, Sabrina (Richman Goodson) Crow - UNC, MA, 1990

Jackie Metivier

August 18, 2015

Dear Janet, I am very sorry to hear about your son's passing. My love and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you.

August 18, 2015

Although I have not seen you in some years, I was
sad to read of your loss and want to extend my
sympathy.
Jessie Cannon

Sam Rappl

August 18, 2015

Asher was a very close friend of mine. He always made me smile, and he was a very happy person. I loved spending time with him, and I will miss him.

Rose Stout

August 18, 2015

Jonathan:
I am so very sorry for your loss, but know that you take great comfort in the memories that you have of the amazing young man he was. Hold tight onto those memories. May God grant your family peace and comfort as you move forward. With much love, Rose

Graciela White

August 17, 2015

Dear Janet,
I am very sorry to hear about your son's passing. Please accept my deepest condolences and those on behalf of the CATI family. May you and your family find some comfort in the fact that he is no longer suffering. Lame consolation, I know, but indeed true. My prayers are with you!

Jay York

August 17, 2015

I'm sorry for your loss. Asher was one of my good friends at Athens, and he was always there to make us laugh. We had some fun times together, and I hope that he's bringing his fun up in the heavens with the Lord. Rest in Peace Asher. All of us will miss you deeply.

Graciela White

August 17, 2015

Dear Janet,
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your son. Please, accept my deepest condolences and those of the CATI family. May God bless you and comfort you in these difficult times.

August 17, 2015

Dear Jonathan:
Tom and I send our heartfelt condolences. Please know you are in our hearts and prayers. Elizabeth Stephenson and Tom Cannon

Marc Pichard

August 17, 2015

Dear Janet, I want to express my sympathy and let you know that my thoughts are with you and Ellie and with Jon and all your relatives as you mourn the loss of Asher. I am thinking about you and sending love.

Kathryn Hochman

August 17, 2015

Janet and Ellie, we are so sad about the loss of Asher, and it is a profound loss. We loved him dearly. His distinctive personality with all its many facets, coupled with his kind heart, made him an unforgettable friend. I hope you can be consoled by the knowledge that Asher is well and happy in the presence of God, and at last is having all of his questions about the cosmos answered in full. I can imagine his excitement.

John Arrowood

August 17, 2015

Jonathan,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. May the memories of the happy times comfort you and all your family in this time of loss and in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Gary Beaver

August 17, 2015

Jonathan: It is a hard road we sometimes travel and losing one's child is about as hard as I can imagine. I have no words that can relieve the grief that you and your family are suffering. However, please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Virginia Trautman DeBergh

August 17, 2015

I am so sad to hear about this...my thoughts and prayers are with you...

August 17, 2015

So sorry to hear about Asher. May you find comfort and peace knowing many care for you and our heavenly Father does too. One day we will see our loved ones again. Keep the words at Psalms 116:15 forever in your heart.

Charles Montgomery

August 17, 2015

Renee and I send you our thoughts and prayers on your loss. Your love for Asher is an inspiration to all that know you.

Ann Sherwin

August 16, 2015

Dear Janet, I am so sorry about your and Jon's and Ellie's devastating loss. I saw Asher only twice, briefly at the Ronald MacDonald House in Houston and at an event in Raleigh following his transplant. His calm demeanor as a child and what you have shared about him since depict a remarkably brave young man who must have been a delight to know. You are very much in my thoughts and prayers.

Daryl Walker

August 16, 2015

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Asher was one of greatest minds I knew. He was a unique individual and one of the only people who could understand my train of thought. I'll miss him deeply. He was a wonderful friend. May he Rest in Peace and Love.

Rebecca Marley

August 16, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. He was a strong young man who endured much. Love and condolences for your entire family.

Sarah Boyce

August 16, 2015

Janet & Ellie,
I was so sad to hear the news of Asher's passing. I will always remember him as the blonde hair little boy who was super intelligent and loved a fish sandwich from McDonalds . Janet you were the greatest support for your son and I only hope I can be the great mother to my son like you are towards your kids . Ellie you are a great sister and a huge support for your mom . Sending my thoughts and prayers x lots of love- Sarah & Damian Boyce

August 16, 2015

Jonathan, I am so sorry and so sad for you and your family.
Sheryl Friedrichs

Diane Valavanis

August 16, 2015

My heart is sadden at hearing of your loss. My prayers are with you during this sad time to give you strength and guidance in healing your broken heart during this time of grief.

Henri de Vastey

August 16, 2015

Words cannot express your loss. My best wishes for peace and comfort are with Asher's parents and family.

I am awed by Asher's courage in dealing with his health. There was something of a fighter in that young 9th grader I knew 8 or 9 years ago that still resonates in me.
In a conversation at the hospital in Atlanta, I told him that his frequent illnesses were not fair and he he cut me off right there. I still feel it's not fair but I know he lived every minutes of his 21 years. This former soldier and French teacher learned about true courage from the bravest student I have ever had in class, Asher McGirt.

Katherine Frye

August 16, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at the loss of your son.

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