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for Michael Stone
Jimmy Smith
February 5, 2009
Mike(AKA EscLemons)-You were a great friend and Teammate! You will never be forgotten. Even though I never met you in person, I feel blessed to have known such a great young man as yourself.
Sincerly,
Jimmy (AKA EscSmitty)
Derek Jimenez
January 28, 2009
To all of Mike's online friends, my name is Derek and Mike was a great friend of mine. We went to school together, and I knew him for about 7 years. I just want you guys to know that he loved gaming with you guys, and would text, call or IM me often about something that happened while playing with you all. His favorite stories were of him getting banned from servers...which i always found funny. I also want you guys to know about a facebook group that was put together in memory of Mike...you guys can meet all his friends, some family, and are more than welcome to talk to us whenever you'd like. Email me at [email protected], AIM me at Longview390 (not on much), or look me up on facebook if youd like to join. RIP Mike, we all love you and miss you.
Tyler Elsbernd
January 26, 2009
I'm one of the friends Michael had at the Escape clan. He was a dear friend of mine. I can't remember a time he wasn't friendly. He was the guy who invited me to the clan. If it wasn't for him I wouldn't have all the friends at Escape that I have now. I only wish I could tell him how much it meant to me. I will truly miss him.
Derek Lucksinger
January 26, 2009
Mike was always there for anyone. It didn’t matter what day of the week or hour of the day. Chances are when you logged in Mike would be there or was going to be there. Also if Mike was online you knew that you had a friend who would sit and listen to you. No matter what you had to say.
He was always there to help you even if you knew he was busy. So much so that even when he was holed up in his homework channel he would still find the time to help you out with issues you had. Because that’s just the type of man Mike was.
It’s hard to stop thinking about Mike. Every time I log in I see something he created. Our banners, signatures, sprays and even the clan itself Mike made possible. I guess that it’s good that we think about Mike because it can only make ourselves better people.
I can say without an ounce of doubt that Mike made me a better person. It’s going to be hard to know that a friend is no longer a click away. The only thing I regret about knowing Mike is never getting the opportunity to shake his hand and tell him how much he changed my life and how dearly I’ll miss him.
I miss you Mike,
Derek L
scott williams
January 26, 2009
RIP lemons. You will be sorely missed.
Elke Pieterse
January 26, 2009
What does one say...? A wonderful life cut short way too short in the eyes of us that remain...
We are not sad for Michael, but sad that we can no longer see him, nor touch him, nor experience his wonderful sense of humor, his special smile and those wonderful, deep and soulful eyes.
A gentle spirit who touched so many people. A joy to his parents, and all who knew him.
Michael grew up in front of us, since we met him and his family 8 years ago. We had just arrived in the US, and they took us in. You will not meet another family who is more gracious, giving and supportive than the Stones. Michael's life was a testament of his wonderful parents and the God Almighty they love and serve.
They (and so many of us) are brokenhearted right now, but God says in His Word: "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted" Matthew 5:4.
Michael, you were loved by all whom you touched. You had a life on earth, lived well. Now, you are in arms of Jesus, and we cannot wait to be reunited with you again.
Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with Pieter, Tersia, Michelle, Sandra, Alice, Johan, and all the rest of the family in South Africa, Alexa, as well as with everyone who is mourning the loss of this wonderful young man. Our loss is Heaven's gain. Rest in peace, dearest Michael...
The Pieterse family
Kristen Spears
January 25, 2009
Michael was loved by everyone at Linfield. I only know him because of Alexa, and their bond was stronger than an average teenage relationship. He treated her like a princess and brought a smile to her face everytime he looked at her. God bless the ten months of memories that Alexa will always have, and the 18 years he had with his family.
William Stockmar
January 25, 2009
My wife and I and our two sons, Micah and Jarret, Lindfield classmates of Michael, are grieving at Michael's early departure from us. I pray the Lord will give you peace, parents, and friends, in this most difficult time.
Hollie and Mark Woods
January 25, 2009
Dear Tersia, Pieter, and Michelle,
We were truly blessed by Michael's memorial service. You are justifiably proud of both of your children--Michelle represented her brother's love beautifully, like a young woman. What uplifting words of tenderness and affection were shared--a real testament to his goodness. We will remember Michael on Feb. 13. May our loving Father surround you today and always.
Gerhard Stoltz
January 24, 2009
Michael,
Our families shared 9 wonderful years and memorable times together. You share our photo albums and you shared our live experiences. Through the years as you grew up in front of our eyes with our own children, you were always happy, content, and a pleasure to be around. Not once did we hear you complain about things when others would. We got to know you as someone with lots of inner peace and a good sense of humor and wit. You never caused anyone any trouble, including your parents. You were a sportsman and a gentleman. I am so thankful that so many people and friends came forward with their memories of you and shared it with us; we discovered so much more of who you were and what you meant for your family and friends. In the few days since we received the shocking news, we learned about a life that was lived full and well. You leave a wonderful example for old and young and inspired us all to look again at our own lives and how we live it and for who we live it.
Mike, it still is hard to understand or realise that you are now in heaven and with God. We long for the day when each and all of us will join with you in a happy heavenly reunion.
We miss you so much but we have a hope. We have a hope to see you soon again in heaven
From the Stoltz family
Nehseem Attar
January 24, 2009
My condolences to the stone family as Michael was a great friend, a great son, and and a great person to those who knew him. He is with god in the heavens, may he rest in peace.
Byron Smiley
January 24, 2009
I knew Michael as EscLemons, I played online games with him in the EscApe clan for about half a year before he passed away. I want his family and girlfriend to know that he brought joy to everyone with whom he gamed. I will miss him.
Tanya Samudio
January 24, 2009
To the Stone family, My sincere condolences for your tremendous loss. As an alumni of Linfield and a mother of 2 young girls, I can not begin to imagine the devistation you are enduring at this time. I thank God that we have Him to lean on when our lives hit their darkest moments...you will be in my prayers.
Jim & Barbara McGill
January 24, 2009
The obit for your beloved son, Michael touched our hearts. It is an example of the passage in James 1:2 where we are advised to count it all joy when we are suffering. In Billy Graham's "Hope for Each Day" devotional, he speaks of the power in the atom being released when it is crushed. So it is when believers like yourselves choose to glorify God in a painful loss such as you have experienced. May He bless you for this. You are an example to others.
Wendy Fahrion
January 24, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. May you find comfort in God's love during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Love,
The Fahrion Family
David, Wendy, Robb Alumni (2007), Tyler (2010)
Bobbi Evans
January 23, 2009
“May you find the courage to face tomorrow in the love that surrounds you today.” We hope there’s comfort in knowing how many hearts Michael has touched.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
Your family, friends, classmates and school are in our family’s prayers.
God is with you, always.
Ron, Bobbi, Aric & Brad Evans
Calvary Murrieta High School family
jesse McKay
January 22, 2009
micheal was a great freind and i will miss him dearly
Barrett Loveless
January 22, 2009
Sorry to bug all of you in your time of remorse. I was a friend of Michaels from across the states. We talked quite a bit on a gaming clans voice chat and I came to enjoy speaking with the personality over the microphone. I knew him as Lemons and very much enjoyed the conversations and time I had with him. I sit here crying and wondering why I feel this way about someone I never met in person. He was a good kid and a very kind heart, and I dont understand gods reason for taking him away from his friends and family. Not much sense comes from pains like this, but I hope the lives of all the kids involved are changed for the better, and I pray to god that they live their lives making up for the loss of one of their own. May god be with your family today and always. We just found out today about the accident and hope our words help.
Barrett William Loveless
Derrick (EscHulk) LaPierre
January 22, 2009
EscLemons and I gamed lots, I knew EscLemons when he join EscApeClan and thougtht ventrilo chat and pictures as i live in canada. EscLemons was always there if i needed someone to play game with or just to help me with my computer or just to talk too. I'am really going to miss you lots Lemons your friend EscHulk
www.escapeclan.net
Jim Leatherwood
January 22, 2009
Lemons, I and everyone here at Escape your online friends will miss you
To your family our prayers are all with you in this sadden time.
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