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Memories and Condolences
for Owen Gerson
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rolande et roland kluger
August 31, 2008
Chère Francine et Berny,
Nous venons d'apprendre le malheur qui vous a frappé durant cet été.
Nous n'avons pas connu votre Owen, mais nous souhaitons vous faire part de nos sentiments de grand parents au moment ou une épreuve aussi injuste que la votre vous frappe !
Nous pensons à vous et aux parents d'Owen.
Nous vous embrassons affectueusement en ces douleureux moments.
Rolande et Roland
Famille Gilles
August 28, 2008
Chers Alison, Stéphane et Julian,
Nous n'avons pas eu le temps de bien connaître Owen au cours de ce voyage sur la Green River, mais nous avons croisé à plusieurs reprises son regard pétillant et ses sourires. Nous avons été bouleversés par cet événement dont nous avons été témoins, désamparés, impuissants devant l'injustice de cet accident. Depuis, nous sommes de tout coeur avec vous et nous envoyons notre amitié. Que le souvenir de cet enfant plein de vie, les nombreux témoignages de vos amis et de votre communauté religieuse, vous donnent l'énergie de dépasser votre détresse.
Bruno, Nathalie, Marie, Muriel et Myriam
Drew Raskin
August 20, 2008
Dear Gerson Family:
This is Drew, Mary and Gary's son. I met Owen on the river trip. I went to this camp a couple of weeks after. We got to light a candle for someone. I lit my candle for Owen. I am so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Drew Raskin
mandy karp
August 19, 2008
Alison, Stephane, and Julian,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shana Goslin
August 19, 2008
Dear Gerson Family;
Jordyn, Jack and I met you all on the bus ride on the way to the river. We want to tell you how truly honored and blessed we feel to have gotten to know Owen even for that very short time. We are greatly saddened by the loss of such a shining star. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Shana, Jordyn, and Jack (JT)
Teri Gallart
August 17, 2008
Alison, Stephane and Julian, I want to add my condolences and let you know I pray that the memories of the good times will surface often and love you had for Owen with give you amazing strength to endure this tragedy, God Bless You All.
Teri Gallart (I am a friend of Carol and Thomas Marin)
Christine
August 13, 2008
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Jean Luc- Myriam Dumortier
August 13, 2008
Chers Francine et Bernie
Nous sommes profondément émus et attristés par ce deuil qui frappe votre famille.
Croyez en notre affectueux soutien dans cette terrible épreuve.
Nous savons que les mots n’apaisent en rien votre douleur, nous vous envoyons toute notre tendresse et notre indéfectible amitié
Jean Luc et Myriam
Carol Grossman
August 13, 2008
Dear Alison, Stephane and Julien,
We remember joyful Owen experiencing fully every moment of our shared times at Thanksgiving and Passover.
We send to you and your families our sympathy and love at this time when words barely scratch the surface.
Carol, Ellie and Laura Grossman and Ray Fisman
Micheline et Jean Zysman
August 13, 2008
Dans des circonstances aussi dramatiques, il nous est difficile d'exprimer nos sentiments de réconfort et d'amitié. Nous vous embrassons.
Mother of three
August 12, 2008
Dear Gerson Family,
I read the beautiful obituary about your wonderful Owen who was full of life and had a wonderful soul and saw his adorable picture. I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Parent
August 12, 2008
No bond is greater than that between a parent and child. You have my sympathy.
The family will be in my prayers.
Esther Arden
August 11, 2008
From one who has also lost her son - may you find comfort in memories of your dear Owen and may those around you continue to be supportive as time goes on. Peace to you Owen's parents and his brother Julian.
Michal,Laurent,Ron,Dan et Lior Jacovy
August 11, 2008
Chers Francine,Bernie,Alison,Stephane et Julian,quel pénible e-mail nous avons à rédiger là! Michal et moi voulions vous témoigner notre affection en ces moments si difficiles.Vous êtes devenus avec le temps de si proches amis de nos parents et partagez tant de choses ensemble.Nous vous considérons comme des proches de la famille.Nous sommes atterrés,effondrés. Nous voudrions aussi adresser par ce biais ,à vos enfants que nous n'avons pas eu l'honneur de connaitre nos pensées les plus émues. Nous sommes de tout coeur avec vous. Nous vous embrassons affectueusement, Michal,Laurent,Ron,Dan et Lior.
Bonnie Goldblum
August 10, 2008
Dear Alison, Stephane, Julian and all of your family,
Words cannot express my tremendous sorrow over your loss. The most important thing is to keep your loved ones close during this time and let their love nurture you. Owen will always be in your heart and that is a wonderful thing.
Bonnie Goldblum
Szleper Hélène et Bernard
August 10, 2008
Chers Alison,Stéphane,Julian,Francine et Bernie
Nous sommes émus et boulversés du drame indicible,et malheur absolu qui vous frappe
Toute notre affection va vers vous dans ces moments si douloureux.
Tout notre coeur est avec vous.
Chers Francine et Bernie, nos si grands amis, nous partageons votre si grande peine et vous embrassons.
Hélène et Bernard Szleper
Szleper Hélène et Bernard
August 10, 2008
Chers Alison,Stéphane,Julian,Francine et Bernie
Nous sommes émus et boulversés du drame indicible,et malheur absolu qui vous frappe
Toute notre affection va vers vous dans ces moments si douloureux.
Tout notre coeur est avec vous.
Chers Francine et Bernie, nos si grands amis, nous partageons votre si grande peine et vous embrasons.
Hélène et Bernard Szleper
Claudia Baez
August 8, 2008
Dear Gerson and Block families, my sorrow at your loss is never ending, I will always remember Owen his adorable spirit was always a refreshing sight to behold, he would always make me smile.
All my love,
Cecilia Burbridge
August 8, 2008
Dear Alison and Family
We are extremely saddened by your loss of Owen. All our thoughts are with you and your dear ones. Love Cecilia, Morgan and Parker
di Muro Gianni et Fanny
August 8, 2008
Chère Francine, cher Bernie,
Nous avons été bouleversés par le drame qui vous frappe si cruellement. Nos pensées les plus émues vont à Alison, Stéphane et Julian. Nous sommes de tout coeur avec vous en ces moments d'indicible souffrance. Avec toute notre amitié.
Gianni et Fanny di Muro
Adolfo Doring
August 8, 2008
Dear Alison and Family
I am deeply sadden by the news of your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Much Love
Steve Adelson
August 7, 2008
Alison and family... I can't tell you how heartbroken I am to hear about this terrible event. You are all in my thoughts, and I hope and pray you will find peace.
john curtis
August 7, 2008
Dear Alison,
I learned of your impossible loss just yesterday. I can not tell you how saddened I was to hear the news. If I had to describe Owen with one word ..it would be SWEET. He really was the sweetest soul- always with a ready smile and a warm-hearted way about him. I feel blessed to have known him. My thoughts, my prayers and my love will be with You, Julian and your entire family.
Love,
John
Terry Heneage
August 7, 2008
I'm sorry for your great loss and the sorrow you have to endure.
Claude Darmon
August 7, 2008
Que faire devant l'indicible .Nous pensons à vous très fort.Nous vous exprimons notre amitié profonde. Hava et Claude Darmon
David Barndollar
August 6, 2008
I am so saddened to learn of your inconceivable loss. Your entire family is in our thoughts and meditations, and you have our deepest sympathies and best wishes for peace and fortitude now and in the future.
Melissa Schaffer
August 6, 2008
Dear Alison,
I learned of your great loss yesterday from David Weinstein. I have heard about you and your family over all of the years since we met sitting side-by-side in a restaurant in NY. May you and your family be strengthened by the love surrounding you.
Love,
Brad & Tana Bronk
August 6, 2008
Our love and prayers are with you.
Sarah Grados
August 6, 2008
We will always remember Owen and his laugh and big smile. No body will ever forget. I don't think it's possible to forget something like this....
Kim (Siemsen) Maloney
August 6, 2008
Dear Alison and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss from Lenny. Know that my heart goes out to you in the coming difficult days.
Jacqueline et Samy Jacovy
August 5, 2008
Très chers Francine ,Bernie nous sommes bouleversés par le drame qui vous atteint ainsi que vos enfants;nous ne pouvons que pleurer et partager votre douleur .Nous pensons sans cesse à vous et vous embrassons de tout coeur.Jacqueline Samy et famille Jacovy
August 5, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Samantha Daves
August 5, 2008
I know the Gerson family through Klay and Jane Stack. I met Owen a few times when I was visiting the Stacks in Woodstock. I offer my deep condolences to the Gerson family during this time of loss. My thoughts will be with all of those who loved and cared for Owen.
Cynthia Cortez
August 5, 2008
With profound sadness and pain in my heart.....
My Deepest Sympathy to you and your family at this time. I never had the pleasure to meet Owen he sounds like a little trooper. I can tell he was surrounded with love from all who did meet him.
(I worked for Mr. Block for many years)
Scott Carpenter
August 5, 2008
Stephane, my deepest and most heartfelt sympathies are with you and your family.
Arthur and Danielle Goldschneider
August 5, 2008
Dear Francine, Bernie and family,
We cannot find words to express the horror of the situation but want to assure you of our sympathy and support.
Nicole & Henri Nasielski
August 5, 2008
Dear Alison, Stephane, Julian, Francine and Bernie,
We are deeply shocked by your loss. Our thoughts and feelings are with you. May the beautiful memories of Owen be comforting to each one of you and give you strength.
With our deepest affection,
Wien Daniel
August 5, 2008
Nous avons appris la terrible nouvelle et partageons cette immense douleur avec vous.
parker stack
August 4, 2008
I was not in Owen's class but i was in his older brother julians class. Me and julian became very close at age 4 so i had known owen for 8 years. Owen was a great person, he was very polite, joyful and ethusiastic. Owen, words cant describe how much you were lived in the stack faimly.
-parker
Evan Meisler
August 4, 2008
Owen had to be the best camper in my group in both '06 & '07. To this day I still remember the everyday phrase:
"Evan, is gardening over now? It's boring"
I will miss him dearly and my condolences to the family at this time
Evan Meisler
Odile,Laurent, Romain, Mathilde&Lucas Hainaut
August 4, 2008
Alison, Stephane,
Nous venons d'apprendre la disparition d'Owen et voulions vous dire combien nous partageons cette immense douleur. Nous sommes la pour vous et pour Julian.
Judy Coffin
August 4, 2008
Stephane, I never had the pleasure of meeting Owen, but he comes through so clearly in your notice that it is as if I had. I can only imagine your grief and heartbreak. I am thinking of you and your family and send you my condolences. Je vous embrasse tous, Judy Coffin
Hannah Baker Hitzhusen
August 4, 2008
Alison and Stephane and Julian,
We are so terribly sorry. We send our love and thoughts.
Hannah Baker Hitzhusen (and family Mike, Noah and Ruth)
Kevin Brand
August 4, 2008
Dear Alison, Stephane and Julian,
We are thinking about you. Our hearts ache for you and your family. Kevin and the Brand Family, Dallas and Santa Fe
Moss Magnusson
August 4, 2008
I remember that Owen really loved to play ping pong and really loved to swim in his pool. He was nice to me when he taught me how to play Transformers on the Playstation.
Susan Glass
August 4, 2008
Dear Alison, Stephane, and Julian,
We are grieving for all of you as we contemplate the tragedy of Owen's loss. Sam and Owen started at Little Red together, in Diane's EK. We all remember his big heart and adventurous spirit. Our hearts are with you all as you find the strength to go on. Know that the entire school community is here for you to lean on.
Susan, Jim, Sam, and Sophie Kielian
stella rose gahan
August 4, 2008
I will always remember owen in my heart!
Jair Kessler
August 4, 2008
Although I never met Owen, I join the community of your friends and family who are grief-stricken at your loss. My heart goes out to all of you.
VINCENT BARILE
August 4, 2008
THE WORLD SUFFERED A GRAVE LOSS. MY HEART, MY SOUL GOES OUT TO YOU ALLISON AND YOUR FAMILY. SINCE I HAVE FOUND OUT ALL I CAN SEE IS HIS DEAR SWEET FACE. HE WAS A TRUE WARRIOR, GENTLE KIND SPIRIT!
Jack Cameron
August 3, 2008
when we went to the farm Owen always said how cold it was outside. But Owen was always my friend. He supported me always and I will keep him in my heart forever.
pamela treiber opper
August 3, 2008
Dear Allison, Stephane and Julian. When Malka called me the world stood still for a moment. It still does not feel the same, and never will be the same without your shining boy. I will always have his smiling infant photograph imprinted on my brain, because I would look at it each time I visited Santa Fe. My love and heart reach out to you. I am here for you. Pam
Dory Bergman
August 3, 2008
Dear Alison and Gerson family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your wonderful family on the heartbreaking news. Please accept our deepest condolences. Know that multitudes are thinking about you and sending you love and strength.
Dory, William, and Raphael Bergman
Rebecca Rabinow
August 3, 2008
Dear Alison,
Ever since I heard the news from Lenny, my heart has ached for you and your family. I can't begin to imagine the terror and the agony that you have experienced. I hope you and all of those who loved Owen find peace of mind.
Elaine Winter
August 3, 2008
Dear Alison, Stephane and Julian,
More than anything, I remember Owen as effervescent. Also curious, smart, witty, interested in everything and very sweet.... a genuinely happy guy who shared his joy with all of us. He was the boy in Guthrie's picture! My love to you, Julian, and to your parents at this sad, sad time.
Patrick Ferdman
August 3, 2008
Dear Francine and Bernie, Alison and Stephane, I've just heard the desperate news. I am very sorry for your terrible loss. Please receive here my deep sympathy and condoleances
Jennifer Edson
August 3, 2008
Dear Alison, Stephane and Julian --
As a fellow member of the LREI community, our family is overwhelmingly saddened by your loss. This tragedy has reached deep in so many of us and we can feel your profound pain. Each day I send your family a warm message of healing and strength...May you find some comfort in the rich and endless memories you have of Owen. His sparkling eyes and adorable freckly smiling face are indelibly marked in my mind and a continual reminder to live every day to it's fullest with the adventure and innocence of an 8-year-old.
Sending you love, Jennifer Edson, Randy Cohen, Danielle and Alex
Miruni Soosaipillai
August 3, 2008
Dear Alison - I am so sorry for your loss, and wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you. My love and sympathies are with you and your family.
Rona Espeut
August 3, 2008
Alison, Stephane and Julian Gerson,
Our thoughts, hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. Our daughter, Jourdan, has known Julian since kindergarten and remembers Owen fondly.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Rona, Laurence, Jourdan and Jalen Espeut
Chris Jeske
August 3, 2008
Dear Gersons -
My heart goes out to you for your loss. I cannot imagine what you're going through. Please know that so many of us who don't even know you have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Adrian And Kai Schachter
August 3, 2008
dear Gerson's,
We know julian from when we lived in NY. although we never met owen, we still feel really bad about what happened.
We hope that you feel much better
from Adrian and Kai Schachter
Feinschneider Jacques
August 3, 2008
Chers Francine et Berny,
Nous sommes atterrés par le malheur qui vous touche. Il n'y a pas de mots pour exprimer l'immense chagrin que nous partageons avec vous et votre famille. Famille Feinschneider
Steve Golub
August 2, 2008
Dear Allison and Gerson Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We know he must have been a very special person. If we can donate to a particularly cause in Owen's name, please let us know.
Sincerely,
Steve and Cheryl Golub
Elicia Wendling
August 2, 2008
We had the wonderful blessing of meeting Owen and his brother during one of their visits to Seattle. My daughter speaks French fluently too and enjoyed laughing and playing at the pumpkin patch. Julia, remembers him fondly and shed tears upon hearing the news. There are no consoling words to say, yet we wish you all to know that our hearts are with you, and we pray daily for your healing in this deepest of griefs.
Joe et Kati Dwek
August 2, 2008
Nous avons appris avec une profonde tristesse l'accident de votre cher petit Owen.Nous sommes de tout coeur avec vous et partageons votre chagrin.
Sincères condoléances
Famille Joe Dwek
Philippe BLONDIN
August 2, 2008
Chère Famille GERSON,
nous sommes profondément attristés et pleurons avec vous cette atroce perte,
marisa- Philippe BLONDIN
Anne Jakiemiec
August 2, 2008
Dear Gerson Family,
Your loss is unimaginable. Keep him in your heart, and we will keep you in our prayers.
With much love,
The Jakiemiec Family
Christine & David Underwood Jr
August 2, 2008
Alison and Stephane, We are truly sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May you always have loving memories of your blessed son.
Leonard Golub
August 2, 2008
Allison, Stephane and Julian,
We are so very sorry. Though we never knew Owen, we feel tonight as if we have lost our own, and our grief is heavy.
Our hearts, love and support go out to you during this difficult time. We wish you strength and patience and peace as you heal from your loss. We know Owen's life was a gift, that he touched many people, and that his memory will be a blessing. We hope you will call upon us if there is anything we can do to help - we will gratefully do so in Owen's memory.
-Lenny and Hannah Golub
Elyse Rosenblum and Matt Pawa
August 1, 2008
Dear Alison, Stephane, Julian, and the entire family, We are so deeply saddened to hear the terrible news about Owen. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you now and in the days to come.
Stuart Dow
August 1, 2008
Dear Alison & Stephane,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I wish you strength & peace in this difficult time. May Owen's memory always be blessing . . .
Susan, Kevin, Kate and Jonathan Faxon
August 1, 2008
Alison, Stephane and Julian,
We are so completely saddened to hear of the loss of Owen. We know from our time with Julian what a close and loving family you guys are... Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Laura van Straaten
August 1, 2008
July 31, 2008
I've been a friend of Stephane since we met my freshman year in college. I met Alison when they began dating a couple years later and adored her immediately too. Just as I adored—in chronological order—Monster, Julian, Owen and Mammouth, when I got to know each of them …as puppies and as babies respectively.
From the get-go, I've had a special affection for Julian…dating from the moment I held him as an infant at his parents' house in Chicago…and, because I've know first-hand the ups and downs of what it's like to have a little brother, most especially when Owen came into Julian's life.
When I met Owen for the first time at Gay and Malka's in Santa Fe, I thought he was a gorgeous baby. But my relationship with Owen was more of a stealthy, softly smoldering sort …love crept up on me.
….
And a few winters ago, over New Year's, I found myself with U-Haul full of furniture and a broken heart …after a terrible break-up. Allison and Stephane invited me up here for a long weekend that January. It was bitterly cold. While I was a fraction of the mess I am now, both boys knew I was very sad…and were especially kind and attentive to me. They cuddled with me in the guest room and we all watched "Mad Hot Ballroom" together.
And all weekend they tried to cheer me up. As is fitting to the Catskills, they did so shamelessly with jokes and riddles, especially routines like of the "yo' mama's so fat/how fat is she?" variety. The WHOLE car-ride up. And, if memory serves, the WHOLE car-ride back….
But in addition to having, like his brother, a major capacity for goofiness—one of my favorite qualities, Owen took a unique interest in my love life.
His questions that weekend went beyond what Oprah or even Barbara Walters could get away with….because they were powered by the curiosity of a child, but a child with a special sense of interpersonal insight. WHY wasn't there going to be a wedding after all? Was I only sad or maybe just a little bit happy too? WHEN was I going to find my husband? HOW would I meet him and what was I doing about it? And of course, most vitally, Owen wanted to assure his spot as a guest at any potential future wedding…
And later, when I'd moved on and was dating again, every time I saw them….nearly the first question out of Owen's mouth was along the lines of "do you have a new boyfriend yet?"….
I asked Owen once why he was so interested in my love life and whether he and Julian wanted to get married. Julian was age-appropriately hedging. But Owen was definitive: Marriage? Bien sûr. At 8, he was a romantic. And of course, like Julian, he'd seen a good marriage at close range: his parents', which has this catastrophic week shown itself to be more solid than ever.
….
In March of this year, I was up here with the Gersons. We all decided to take a long walk with Abbe and her son Alex one morning.
Somehow, as happens on long walks with a lot of people, we fell into a collection of duos and trios. And Owen and I ended up walking for a long time just the two of us.
Owen had passed a trying but ultimately triumphant night at one of his first sleepovers with his friends Alex and Ellison the night before. He still was a bit out of sorts.
So, as a distraction, he and I started playing a game of "which house was the ugliest?" of all the houses we passed along the way.
Now, most of you are familiar with Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Football and the like….
My game with Owen quickly morphed into what I can only call Fantasy Architecture and Home Décor.
Because we basically designed in our heads the most awesome house.
And nearly as awesome was HOW we designed it. Because even though it was a total and utter fantasy, wild and ridiculous and fun and over the top…Owen brought to the enterprise both a keen eye for both comfort and economy as well as a contractor's sense of negotiation.
As an example of his sense of fairness, I recall that the exterior of our fantasy house was a very hot pink…and I know enough of Owen to know that that was a very generous concession to my taste, not his.
I remember wishing afterwards that I'd written down all the amenities of our dream house. And I wish so even more fervently now of course.
Here is what I remember: ….we had out own PERMANENT, private rainbow shooting directly into the chimney.
We had a pool with water that changed color when we felt like it, just like the top of the Chrysler Building—because why should all pools be blue? There was a water slide on EVERY side of the pool. And the pool was paved with diamonds so it sparkled at night. And the pool man never had to come.
We had a raspberry and blueberry tree. And yes, it's true that both those fruits grow on bushes and separately. But you know what? It's more convenient if they just grow together because they taste delicious that way. And if they are on a tree, you can CLIMB that tree. And that tree grew in the huge garden on our roof.
We had a really cool dog house for Mammouth—it was made of dog food. The dry kind… of course. That way, the puppy could just eat the walls whenever he felt like it and we could just build him another house as needed. But then we realized Mammouth would prefer to sleep inside our hot pink house with us… and of course, we felt the same way.
I will not digress on the toilets, but let me just say that for a boy of 8, he had very specific ideas about ablutions and very liberal ideas about privacy
People who love each other fight sometimes, as Julian and Alison and Stephane and all the Gersons and Blocks know. That comes with the territory.
And I'll admit, Owen and I fought about the hot tub.
As I said, Owen was a romantic, so unsurprisingly he first suggested a hot tub shaped like a heart. (Clearly, Alison and Stephane did a good job keeping him from reality TV, where the heart shaped hot tub is promiscuously common…in all senses of both words.)
Owen and I settled on….appropriately enough… a hot tub shaped like a Jewish star.
What's cool about a Jewish Star is that it has six points. So, naturally, there'd be a corner with water jets for each of us: for Owen, Julian, Alison, Stephane, Mammouth (because in the fantasy, the dog actually likes the water) and, most gratefully and humbly, one for me.
Also, all six of his grandparents could fit in that hot tub at once if they wanted.
You could play video games in every room in the house, not just in the basement.
We had a fireplace with a perpetually bubbling pot of liquid gold in it so that we could make money whenever we wanted.
Did I mention, we grew white chocolate and Frango Mints on our roof too?
And meatballs.
…
I was looking forward to seeing Owen and Julian grow up.
As I know we all are, I am more committed than ever to seeing Julian grow up and become a man.
And now, I will look forward to hanging out with Owen in that wild, fantasy of a dream house some day; I know you're all invited too.
frieda and melvin dow
August 1, 2008
Dear Alison, Stephane, and Julian - I just read the news of your tragic, tragic loss. Please know that our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you at this most painful time in your life....the loss of your wonderful son and brother, Owen.
Liz Appel
August 1, 2008
Dear Alison, Stephane, and Julian,
I was so sorry to hear about your tragic loss. I was stunned when my mom told me the news. Spending time with Owen was always fun; he had a great spirit. You are in my thoughts.
Liz Appel
Noreen Stallings
August 1, 2008
Words cannot express or deepest sympathy extended to Alison, Stephanie, Julian and the rest of your family. May your memories of Owen help sustain you during this time of grief. He will never be forgotten because he will live on in your hearts and ours as well.
With Love and Our prayers, Jimmy Hall ('08 - 8th grade graduate), Norvonee (former LREI student - she was in Julian's class) and Noreen (mom)
A Grandmother..from
August 1, 2008
May God keep you in the palm of is hand during this oh so sad time. I am the grandmother of a baby named Owen and I will pray for your sweet Owen every time I do for mine. Try to remember the happier times spent together as a family and before you know it you will have a "Smile" on your face and a warm feeling in your heart. My deepest sympathy to you all
Alison Levasseur
August 1, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Alison Diamond Levasseur
Jeppe B. Nielsen
August 1, 2008
My deepest condolences to you and your family, Stephane.
A Mother
August 1, 2008
Everyday a prayer is being sent for your family. May you be surrounded with Love at this time.
Nancy Regalado
August 1, 2008
Our hearts are with you and all your family as we read these beautiful tributes to Owen.
With deepest sympathy,
Nancy Regalado and Nat Horwitz
Caring Mother-
August 1, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Melinda May
July 31, 2008
Dear Gerson & Block Families,
I just heard about Owen and am so sorry about your loss. Please know my thoughts are with you at this time.
Melinda May
Doug & Shelly Tumen
July 31, 2008
May your hearts although broken mend over time, and may your family find the strength to go on together. With our deepest sympathy to your family and all who knew and loved Owen.
Lizzy Miller Cole
July 31, 2008
Alison,Stephane, and Julian,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this unthinkable time. I feel so lucky to have known Owen, and will never forget the day we all went to Serendipity and swimming! Much love,
Lizzy Miller Cole
Gail Secular
July 31, 2008
We are so saddened by this tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Gail and Andrew Secular
Allison May Rosen
July 31, 2008
Dear Gerson family,
We are so saddened by your loss. Please know an extended family of friends is out here thinking of you and praying for you.
With comfort and friendship,
Allison May and Dean Rosen
Owen, we miss you!!!!!!!!!!!
Guthrie McCarty-Vachon
July 31, 2008
This is a picture of Owen with his bright eyes and funny smile LREI will sure miss him.
Valerie Dent
July 31, 2008
Our Deepest Condolences go out to the entire Gerson Family:
We just found out about the unspeakable tragedy this afternoon. Owen was such a sweet and kind young man. Our last memory of him is bringing dog treats down the hall to our new puppy Gus and talking about the latest movie he wanted to see. We will miss him dearly.
With warm thoughts-
Your neighbors-The Dent Family-Valerie, David Sr., Lynnette and David Jr. (and Gus)
Margaret Vento-Wilson
July 31, 2008
To Alison, Stephane, and Julian:
We knew you only briefly during our time together on Green River, and cannot imagine your grief and loss. It was very obvious from watching all of you interact on the rafting trip that you are a close-knit, loving family, and it was clear that Owen felt loved and cared for by all of you. We feel some solace knowing you are part of a deep, rich faith tradition and a wide-spread community; we fervently hope you are able to find some relief within that circle.
From all that we have read on these postings and what we know in our hearts, we remain convinced that it was not a coincidence that the skies darkened, the thunder roared, and the heavens wept on that fateful Sunday.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences, Margaret Vento-Wilson, Lynn Cranton, Dave Grylls, Phoebe Wilson, Leigh Cranton, Kori Grylls, and Kelsey Brown. Girl Scout Troop 711, Long Beach, California.
Sherri Victor
July 31, 2008
The loss of a child is incomprehensible. We are so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tyler loved playing with Owen in Little League. We both admired his determination, spunk, sportsmanship and ability. We are glad we got to know him.
Sherri Victor, Jane Marlowe, Tyler Marlowe and Katie Marlowe
Linda May
July 31, 2008
Dear Alison, Stephane, Julian, Gay, Gus, Malka and Dottie,
We are all so sad. It is difficult to express our thoughts. I'm sorry I never knew Owen; however, I know his family and feel I know his spirit. The love and feelings that have been expressed here are deep, profound and caring. Thankfully, your family is strong and supportive, and they, along with friends, will offer comfort over your lifetimes. Owen's legacy will live on forever, not just in the hearts and minds of those who knew him, but also in the way you will conduct your lives in his honor. Those who shared the joy of his life also share the grief of his loss. We are "there" for you when ever you need us. The connection remains strong.
We are thinking of you, and send you love over the miles.
Linda (May) and John (Morrison)
jack fessenden
July 31, 2008
Owen was one of my best friends. I will always remember his big smile and blue eyes and the big baggy sports shirts he would wear that were ten times the size he was. I remember playing with him on the roof at little red Monday and Fridays (the other days he played with Lucas) He was in my first class at Little Red, Ek with Diane. Once we went to his house in Woodstock and my dad played monster with us. We watched The Pink Panther and I thought it was going to be a cartoon but it turned out to be the movie. My family is going to plant a tree for him in our yard. I’ll always remember Owen.
Yael Bacharach
July 31, 2008
Your tragedy is beyond comprehension----Your pain has struck us deeply and our thoughts and prayers are with you constantly.
Yael, Ben and Sam Bacharach
kelman Wisnia
July 31, 2008
atterrés par l'horrible drame qui vous touche, nous vous prions d'accepter, avec nos plus sincères condoléances, l'expression de notre fidèle et affectueuse amitié, France et Kelman.
mark maged
July 31, 2008
we feel that we have known Owen through his grandparents Francine and Bernie, and are devasted by their loss. Our thoughts are with you on this difficult day- The Mageds
David Eisen
July 31, 2008
I was in Owen's 8th grade buddy class and i was also a class rep with Julian. I'm sorry about your lost, I will always remember his shining smiling face at school. My thoughts are with you.
Sincerly,
David Eisen
Jim Faier
July 30, 2008
Dear Stephane, Allison, and Julian,
No words can capture my sadness at Owen's death. My heart goes out to you. I pray that God bring peace to you soon. Much love, Jim.
Judy D'Mello, Arthur & Ben Bijur
July 30, 2008
Thank you Owen for making us smile during those tedious evenings of setting up the Book Fair. You always came to help but instead you raced about the auditorium, hid under tables and played tag with Ben. You will be greatly missed but never forgotten. In sympathy and with love,
LOUISE AND FREDDIE HARKAVY
July 30, 2008
ALISON, STEPHANE AND JULIAN,
OUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN AND SADDEN BY YOUR LOSS.
MAY YOU KNOW THAT THE GERSON-BLOCK FAMILIES WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
LOUISE AND FREDDIE HARKAVY
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