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for Tom Brosche
Eli Caraballo
January 29, 2005
Dear Brosche family,
On behalf of myself and Ring Lift Corporation, we are sadden on your loss. We at Ring Lift were shock to hear of his passing. We had the pleasure of working with Tom and the company he worked for on maintaining his equipments. I respected Tom for all of his accomplishments. We will truly miss him.
I will keep your family in my prayers.
Trisha Greenier
January 22, 2005
Sandy, Chris & Mark: I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless each of you and keep you strong during this time. I used to live in Bay Run down the street from John and Bev and use to take care of Chris.
Teri Creel
January 21, 2005
Dear Sandy, Chris and Mark:
My heart, my love and my tears go out to each of you. What a wonderful man, husband, father, friend and co-worker Tom was. All who knew him, have been truly blessed. Please know your friends are continually praying for you and are here for you at anytime. God will give you the strength and courage, hope and love to continue on during this most difficult time and the times to come. May you find comfort in knowing how much Tom was respected, admired and loved by all. We love you guys.
Love,
Teri
Donna J. (Myers) and Bill Schiffer
January 16, 2005
Sandy, Chris and Mark,
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE.....
TENDERLY...may God's love heal your sorrow.
GENTLY....may the prayers of friends ease your hurting.
SOFTLY....may God's peace replace your heartache with warm and loving memories. Class of '72 & '73
Pattie Voelpel
January 13, 2005
Sandy, Chris, and Mark,
We continue to pray for you each and every day. Please remember that we am here if you need ANYTHING.
Love,
Pattie and John Voelpel
Marilyn & Jim Ridings
January 13, 2005
Dear Brosche family~
We extend our deepest sympathies to each of the family members for your loss. We are friends of Jim and Becky in Texas and love them like family. We send that love to you as well and will continue to do so as we keep you in our prayers.
Connie Weaver
January 13, 2005
Dear Brosche Family,
Jim and I were shocked and saddened by the news of Tommy's passing; please accept our sincerest condolences. Our prayers are with all of you.
Cheryl Boudreault
January 12, 2005
Brosche Family,
I knew Tom from working with him and Ecolab Inc. In my eyes he was a strong and stern man who knew how to get the job done yet at the same time in his own way put a smile on any face. My heart goes out to the entire Brosche family along with many many prayers. A new guardian angel has touched the clouds above.
Dave Antignano
January 12, 2005
My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family during this sad time of your lives. Continue to believe in what you and Tom have put together over the years and share that with friends, family and those you touch in the future. Tom will be proud.
Kathy, Dan, Kierstin, Peter Homblette
January 11, 2005
We weren't able to speak to you personally at the service on Friday night, Sandy, but wanted you to know you are in our thoughts. Tom is such a huge part of our memories of Chris, Kierstin and Mark's years with BDO and Boone swimming. I know you are so proud of your sons, and will continue to enjoy their accomplishments in the years ahead. With deepest sympathy...
Andy Robins
January 11, 2005
I was greatly saddened to hear of Tom Brosche's death. Though I only knew him through his son Chris, I was always impressed with his friendliness and honesty. I know he will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers go out to Chris, Sandy, and the rest of his family.
Samantha Johnson
January 11, 2005
Dear Chris and Family,
Although we have never met your father,we share your sorrow and hope that the love and support of family and friends will ease the pain in the days ahead. Please know that you are in both of our thoughts.
Sam and Kristin
(Managers from FSU Swim Team)
Shirley Hickey
January 10, 2005
My prayers and sympathy are with you and your family. May God give you strength in the days ahead.
Michele (Mickey) Mercer ( Fallis)
January 10, 2005
Dear Brosche Family,
My thoughts and prayers are offered on your behalf during this sad time. I remember Tommy, a super sophomore when I was a senior as an amazing athelete, a gentleman and a precious spirit. How lovely to know he remained the same beautiful man he was then.
Sharon Stanley Marasco
January 10, 2005
MY condolences to all the Tommy's family. I remember him as a student at Stonewall Jackson Junior High School when I first started teaching English in the Orange County school system. He had fun and brought joy that to others.
Christine (Sather) Bean
January 9, 2005
Dear Sandy and family,
I was shocked and deeply saddened when I heard the news about Tom. Though I haven't seen you guys since high school please know that you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's love comfort you now and always.
Donna Rafferty
January 9, 2005
Dear Brosche Family.
I belong to Blessed Trinity and have seen your family there for years. I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in all of our prayers.
Donna Cox
January 9, 2005
Sandy, Chris and Mark,
What a beautiful service today and last night to bring something positive to such a senseless tragedy. Few people have such an awesome character that, even in their death, they continue to inspire others to want to be that same kind of person. What a legacy to leave behind for friends and family to not only admire, but to strive to emulate. We count it a privilege and a blessing to have known such a fine man as Tommy. It was very obvious as we heard Chris and Mark pay tribute to their dad that his legacy of strength, kindness and compassion will live on through them. I know that God has brought you through some tragic times before, Sandy, and I have no doubt He'll wrap His arms of love around you tighter than ever before and bring you through this one, too.
Our thoughts and continual prayers are with you as you face the days ahead.
Glenn and Donna Cox and family
Ron Moore
January 8, 2005
Sandy and family,
We were shocked and saddened by the horrific news. Our hearts go out to your family and Sadie and Leo. May God go with you.
Ron and Mary Jane Moore
Allison Hawkins
January 8, 2005
Ms. Brosche, Chris and Mark,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Brosche was a wonderful man and he will live forever in the memories we have of him. I am sorry I couldn't be there, but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Allison
Julie Bamberg-Devaney
January 8, 2005
Dear Brosche Family,
My heart went out to you when I heard the news of Tom's death. May God give you peace and comfort during this time.
Of all my memories of CHS Tom being such a nice person is a fond one.
Terri Robbins (Puckett)
January 8, 2005
Dear Sandy and family,
My brother, Ken Jarman, called my on Friday to tell me about Tom and ask if I remembered him. Ken had done work on your house several years ago. I have to say that I am still reeling from the information. Sandy, I am so sorry, and I would never presume to say I understand how you feel, but I hope you know that even the heart of God is broken when one of His own is hurt.
He will always be there for you even though we can make no sense of this tragedy. I just want you to know that even to this day I still admire the way the two of you had such a wonderful relationship even back in high school and that you managed to hold on to that love all these years, adding apparently wonderful children as well - how could you have done less. I know I haven't kept in touch all these years , but I remember both you and Tom with fondness. He was the kind of husband and father we all dream of ending up with. My heart goes out to each of you and you will be in my prayers. The Lord will see you through this. Fondly, Terri
Mary Birchwood Lawson
January 8, 2005
I did not know Tom except from a vague memory of about 37 years ago when I was a friend of his brother Leo. I was shocked to hear about the senseless tragedy that happened to him and his family. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and remember everytime you see a butterfly or feel a breeze that he is with you watching over and protecting you. God bless you, your children and the rest of his family.
Elvin Moore, Jr.
January 8, 2005
To Sandy and family, Leo and Sadie:
We were shocked to hear of Tommy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of bereavement.
With much love,
Elvin Moore
Evelyn Burts
Suzanne Enzfelder
January 8, 2005
Chris, Sandy, and family,
My family's thoughts and prayers have been with you since hearing the sad news Monday at Boone. Chris was a fine student of mine several years ago, and I have gotten to know Sandy and her sweet spirit at Dr. P's practice. Please know that our prayers will continue and that our hearts truly ache for your sadness.
God bless you.
Wendy Wheeler
January 8, 2005
To The Broche Family,
We learned of your loss through our son Matthew, who was a teammate at FSU with Chris. Although we have never met we share your sorrow and hope that the love and support of family and friends will ease the pain in the days ahead. Please know that you are in our thoughts.
Wendy and Larry Wheeler
Monte & Rose Marie Thornton
January 8, 2005
Dear Brosche Family
We live in your neighborhood and only met Tom one time at Dr. Mahler's home. But after ten minutes, we felt like we had known him a lifetime. What a special person he was. Please know your neighbors are here to help in whatever way you need them. We are Teri Creel's parents and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Tom's legacy lives on.
May the Lord bless your family and give you strength to weather this storm.
Leigh Ann Henderson
January 7, 2005
Chris & Family- I am sorry to hear about your loss. My heart was filled with grief and saddness. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Patti Miller
January 7, 2005
Sandy, Chris and Mark,
Our hearts are breaking for you, and we are wishing we could be there to at least give you a hug. We hold you close in our hearts and our prayers.
Love from Michigan,
Patti & Kevin,
Aunt Doris & Uncle Al
Kristen Sanborn
January 7, 2005
Dear Chris,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Carol Hovel
January 7, 2005
Dear Sandy, Mark and Chris, Nothing can soothe you at this time of sadness, but with all the wonderful memories of Tom that you have, these will comfort you in the days to follow at this most difficult time in your lives. Remember the happy times and feel the comfort of god's arms around you...You are in our prayers and thoughts...
Carol, Robby and Chris
Chris Hill
January 7, 2005
Dear Brosche Family,
I was so saddened to hear of your loss. Tom was my first and best baseball coach and someone I will always remember. My thoughts are with you in these difficult days.
Sharon Metzner
January 7, 2005
Dear Sandy, I was so saddened today to hear of the tragedy of your beloved. Mom (Betty Patterson) called me this afternoon after Doris had called her. Words seem so inadequate at a time like this. We will be praying for you and your children. I know how much God loves you. Call on Him for your comfort. If you need a friend or would like me to pray with you on the phone; please, please call.
Betty also wants you to know she is praying to our Lord for you. Love, Your Cousins The Patterson Family
Mary Elicio Decker
January 7, 2005
When I think of Tommy Brosche, two words come to mind...Gentle Giant. I am 11 years younger than Tommy and my brother Jon. When I was a child I looked up to them and they looked out for me. I am forever grateful and blessed for having known him. My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family at this time of sorrow. May God Bless You All!
Rick & Livona (Von Finnegan) Stitt
January 7, 2005
To the Broche Family: We send our deepest sympathy and prayers to you. Unfortnately we have not seen Tom since High School (Class of 72) we were extremely shocked to hear the news. It is always very sad to loose a former classmate in such a way. Again our prayers and our churches prayers are with you. May
GOD continue to keep you in his loving arms until you see Tom again in Heaven. God Bless each of you.
Denise McCann LaGalle
January 7, 2005
Sandy, I am so saddened by this sensely tragedy. Tommy was always a stand up guy. Always a gentleman.
Denise
Cindy (Weidner) Cress
January 7, 2005
Dear Sandy, Christopher, and Mark,
Words cannot adequately express the overwhelming sadness we feel.
You are in our hearts and prayers.
Much love,
Cindy and Steve
Rachel and Ron
Krista and Rod
Orange County Fire Rescue Station 72
January 7, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Brosche family.
Kristan Keelan
January 7, 2005
Chris & Family,
With deepest sympathy for you and your family. I pray for your strength and resilience during these difficult times.
Kristan Keelan
Kristen Adams
January 7, 2005
To the Brosche Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult and sad time. Please know that many friends have you in mind.
Marcia (Schilke) Hartmann
January 7, 2005
To Sandy, children, family and friends-Thinking of you at this very difficult time. Tom has been a friend of mine since are early days at Azalea Park Elementary. He was a wonderful, lovable guy. We will miss him dearly. My prayers are with you all. Lots of hugs and Love, Marcia (CHS1972)
Karen (Roberts) Gardner
January 7, 2005
My heart is breaking at the news of my old friend's death. I met Tommy in the first grade and used to love to hang out at the "Brosche" house on Brosche road. We also went through high school together. He was so tall and good looking and I see from his recent photo that he was still a beautiful man. Sandy I am so sorry for your loss.
I will keep you in my prayers but know he will always be there.
God Bless,
Karen (Roberts) Gardner
Denise Grant
January 7, 2005
Dear Sandy, Christopher and Mark,
We were so shocked to hear about Tom. Floods of memories came to mind when we realized the magnitude of this horrible tragedy. I'll never forget him coming by to see me almost every day while I was in the hospital just after we graduated from high school. You and Tom were so good to help Chuck and I transition back into Orlando after being away for so long. Chuck thought so much of Tom and enjoyed the times they played golf together, etc. He was a role model to so many people. Our prayers will be with all of you. I can't imagine being in your shoes but I know that God can and will provide you with the strength needed to get through this. We love you, Chuck, Denise and Family
Lynn Wilbur
January 7, 2005
Sandy,
George and I can't express the grief we feel over this terrible event. This is one of those times when you have to question "why?". Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your boys. Tom was a very special human being and made more of an impact on people in his short 50 years than most people do in a lifetime.
God bless you all.
Lynn and George Wilbur
Carol (Tillis) Griner
January 7, 2005
To the Brosche Family:
My heart, like so many, are saddened by the sudden loss of Tommy. May his memories and the gifts of love and friendship he left behind sustain all of you in the days to come. It is always so hard to lose a loved one, but know that he walks with God, and he will forever be by your side. There is now another Angel in heaven, God be with all of you.
In time, the pain will ease, but, the love goes on forever in the heart.
Carol Tillis Griner
Revonda Surratt-Elowe
January 7, 2005
My deepest sympathy to Sandy and her children. Tom was a great guy and a dear friend since elementary school. I know he will be missed by his family and friends forever. Just know that he is still looking over you.
Revonda
Melinda Page
January 7, 2005
My heart and prayers go out to Ms. Brosche, Mark and Chris. Mr. Brosche was a great man and it reflects in his sons. Though he is not here with us on earth, he will always be in our hearts and minds. He is with our lord, watching down on his friends and family.
With Love,
Melinda
LeeAnn Ludeman Belanger
January 7, 2005
My thoughts and prayers go out to you. May you find comfort in your memories and the love you shared with Tom.
Sherry Nestleroad
January 7, 2005
Sandy
Words cannot express my most sincere condolences in the loss of your husband and father of your children. My son was in SAY and I am sure I must have met your husband at some time or other. If there is any thing I can do, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Dr. R's office
Gina Elicio
January 7, 2005
When I was so small, I looked up at this giant in awe, gentle and strong and his name was Tommy Brosche. He was an incredible person, with manners and enormous compassion for others, which was a result from his wonderful family. Tommy was one of my brother's closest friends and best man in his wedding; we grew up with Tommy as if he was part of our family. Because of Jon and Tommy’s brother-like friendship, our mother and father entrusted the Brosche family to watch over Jon, in his own family’s absence. Sadie and Leo, my heart goes out to you and all the Brosche family. Sandy, Mark, and Chris, I can’t imagine being in your shoes and walking in your footprints, just know that God is with you and will be there to carry you through this painful time. With much love.
Becky Harp
January 7, 2005
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I only knew Tom thru e-mail and phone calls, but I still feel I knew him. I am deeply saddened by his loss as well as the lost to our company. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your boys and all of Tom's family.
Ken Gasper
January 7, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We enjoyed spending time with Tom and Sandy at Mary Shell and Tony's wedding last year. God bless your wonderful family.
Love, Ken and Patty
Lisa Ludeman
January 7, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Robert Lynn
January 7, 2005
Go With God, Tom
Major Robert A. Lynn, Florida Guard
Becky Rawson (Mead)
January 7, 2005
Dear Sandy and Family,
Words cannot express my sadness for all of you. My only comfort I can share is that God only takes those he loves the most. Tommy was a wonderful friend to all that
knew him. Please try and find comfort in the wonderful memories
and the love that he shared with you and your family. I am so sorry
that I cannot be there for his service but you will be in my prayers and in my heart always.
God Bless,
Becky
Peggy Wnek
January 7, 2005
Sandy, Christopher and Mark,
Words can not express how deeply we feel for you all right now on the loss of your Husband and Father. He was a one in a million all-around great human being who was a friend to all who knew him. If there is anything at all that we or any of my family can do for you--ANYTHING--please do not hesitate to call. We love you all and our hearts and prayers are of you and the entire Brosche family.
Love, Peg, Mike, Sean, Jason & Rachel
Frank Fielder
January 7, 2005
I first met Tom when he was a Coach in SAY Baseball for the EcoLab Team in 1988-89 seasons. Our sons were 6-7 years old back then and my son always wanted to play for Coach Brosche and the EcoLab team, but he was stuck with George Guffy & me on the Signature Pools team. Tom not only impressed the young boys back then, but he had the respect and admiration of other coaches and even the mothers involved in SAY. I remember the mothers in the concession stand once saying when Coach Broche walked by "Oh my, what nice legs that coach has!" Our heart felt sympathy goes out to Sandy, Chris, and Mark, the entire Brosche family and community in which Tom gave so much of himself to the youth. Orlando will truly miss this individual. God Bless - Frank & Linda Fielder and family.
Peggy (Moore) Bentley
January 7, 2005
As a fellow classmate (Class of 73) I would like to send my condolences to the family. May God Bless you in this time of sorrow.
jim joyner
January 7, 2005
Our Condolences.-----Jim and Betty Joyner
Becky Moore
January 7, 2005
My heart goes out to you and your family at this time. I graduated with Tom and remember him as being a very honest and sincere person. My thoughts are with you.
Becky
Jim Clark
January 7, 2005
My sympathy to wife Sandy and family. I never met Tom, but talked with him on the phone at work with Ecolab. I will miss him and know that he is with the Lord. I am praying for you and your family that God will give you peace and help you through this difficult time. Please know that my family's prayers are reaching out for you.
Jim Clark
Debbie Sandh
January 7, 2005
Tom was a dear friend of mine. The best man in my wedding 27 years ago, my next door neighbor in the apartment I lived in when I first moved to Orlando, and a continued friend over the years. He had such a sweet spirit, as a loyal friend to anyone who knew him. He will be deeply missed by me and everyone who made contact with him over these 50 years. Sandy, you have an abundance of friends for support, my deepest sympathy to you and your boys, and Tom's family. I know that all of you have such great memories to reflect upon, as I do. May these memories fill your mind at this time and in the future. Love you!
January 7, 2005
Sandy, Chris and Mark:
Please know that we are all shocked and greatly saddened to hear of Tommy's death. He was a truly exceptional individual who immediately impacted everyone he met in a positive way and his loss is certain to be felt throughout the community. All of our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Susan, Brett, Andrew, Matthew and Candace
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