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for Brian Ralls
Jeff Wirth
November 9, 2009
Dear uncle doug, aunt pat and Emily. I am so sorry about brians passing. this took all of us by surprise. i wish i had gotten to know him more, i'm sure he was a lovely person to be around. my thoughts are with you all.
Susan Stone Remington
November 6, 2009
Dear Pat,
I am so, so sorry to hear of your family's loss. Your son certainly lived a full life, for one so young. I am sorry that we did not get to know him, but from his picture, I can see brother Ed in his eyes. May he rest in peace, Aunt Sue.
November 6, 2009
Ralls Family: We were sorry to hear about your loss. We will pray for your family and hope that you find comfort during this difficult time. Charles and Vera Hunter-Lacey '06, Nikki '08
Mike Wirth
November 5, 2009
Uncle Doug, Aunt Pat and Emily, I was shocked and saddened when I heard of Brians passing. I wish I could have had the opportunity to get to know brian as the outstanding young man he had become. Instead I reflect on the great memories we shared together as kids. We are all so blessed to have been raised in such a loving and nurturing environment centered around the loving grace of God. Nothing can prepare us for such a loss, however I find an overwhelming sense of peace and gratitude in knowing he is now in the presence of our lord. I am truly sorry that I could not make it out to be with you. Love, Mike
Evelyn Gray
November 4, 2009
Dear Doug, Pat and Family, My heart goes out to you for the tremendous loss of your son Brian. At TB, Doug, you were an inspiration, so I can only imagine the gifts and talents your son possessed. I pray that you can find comfort knowing that an Angel, your Angel is watching over you always and forever. God Bless
Evelyn Gray and Family
Lewis Turner
November 3, 2009
Doug and family deeply sorry for your loss. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Mary Ann Campbell
November 3, 2009
Doug and family, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of Brian. Although I never had the opportunity to meet him, the love you held for him and the pride you felt in who he became were evident when you spoke of him while we worked together over the years. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kimmy Miklos
November 2, 2009
Aunt Pat, Uncle Doug and Emily,
I am so sorry for your loss. Brian was such a great young man and it isn't fair he was taken from you so soon. I wish I could have spent more time getting to know him now that we are all older. My mom really enjoyed visiting with him during her last visit to Tennessee. You will forever be in my prayers and I know God will take care of all of you during this time. I know Ozzie will also help take some of your pain away because dogs have a special way of making you smile when you think it is impossible. I love you all and am so sorry I was not able to make the trip with my family. I hope to see you soon.
Love always,
Kimmy
Jacob Phillips
November 1, 2009
My grandmother always used to say, "Time is longer than rope." I think I now understand a true meaning of that.
It is difficult for me to express how I feel at this moment; it's hard for me to even know how I feel. I want to just embrace my grandmother's words and believe that this world is merely a minor physical aspect of eternity, and know that we will all one day be together again. However, with such proximity to something so real, I find it hard not to ache.
Losing a friend is never easy.
My thoughts and love go out to you because losing a son and brother is even tougher. Stay strong; time is longer than rope.
Bala Kumar
November 1, 2009
Brian was one of the most beautiful and gentle souls I've ever been privileged to know. I lived with him for a year at Florida, and we have been friends ever since. I only wish I could have told him what a comfort his friendship has been to me and that I am a much better person now for having known him and seeing how he approached life.
I could never forget him and I will always be thinking of you, his family.
Angie Hannah
October 31, 2009
Doug, Pat and Emily,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I never met Brian but felt as though I knew him from the many stories Doug shared through the years. I have no doubt Brian touched many in his short time on this earth. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
October 31, 2009
To the Ralls...
I was shocked and devastated to hear of your loss. Brian was such a kind young man, and I will forever remember his gentle and loving way with my very young twins (he would sit for hours and let them play and climb all over him and dress him up). I know there are no words to assuage you, but please know that you all have been and will continue to be in our prayers.
~Brandi, Meagan and Morgan Snead (Trina and Ashley's niece/cousin)
Sarat Koneru
October 31, 2009
Dear Doug and Family, I met Brian during a Company gathering at your house when he was about 10 or 11 years old and I was so impressed with what a well mannered child he was. Over the years I heard of his many accomplishments and knew how proud you were of the great young man he had become. I cannot express how saddened I am to hear this tragic news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brenda Reed
October 31, 2009
To Pat and all the Ralls Family,
Pat you were one of the first people I met when I moved to Nashville, and you introduced me to so many wonderful friends. I heard about your son's accident and I am just so sorry for your loss. I cannot begin to imagine how one copes with such an enormous gap in your life. My thoughts are with you.
Anne Sale
October 31, 2009
Dear Pat,
I am so sorry about your loss. I knew how incredibly proud you were of him by the stories your told. May your faith in God and memories of Brian give you strength. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time.
Jennifer Guarino
October 31, 2009
Dear Pat, Emily, and Doug,
Words cannot express the shock and grief I feel for you in your loss of Brian. I pray that you will feel God's boundless comfort at this time. Know that you are being surrounded and supported with prayers, good thoughts, and open arms by people who really do care. Anna and I send our deepest condolences.
October 31, 2009
Dear Ralls Family,
I am so sorry for your tragic loss. I met Brian when he came to Colorado to visit my brother, Jay, in July. I feel lucky to have met him. He was personable, kind and a very dear friend to my brother. He will surely be greatly missed by many people. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Laura
Debra Perry
October 30, 2009
To the Ralls Family,
I am Jonathan Perry's mother. I just found out about your son's accident. My heart and prayers go out to each and every one of you. I couldn't ever imagine losing a child. May God be with you and give you comfort and strenght during this time of your loss and the days ahead. God Bless you all.
Shaire Underwood
October 30, 2009
Doug and family, The sadness of the passing of your loved one is felt by many, but you are not alone in this time of loss. The God of all comfort will be with you through the tears, loneliness and sorrow. He will lovingly provide the strength you need for each new day. With prayers and sympathy, Shaire Underwood, Taco Bell
Kiah Stone
October 30, 2009
Even though I rarely saw my cousin Brian, he was always in my thoughts and prayers. I'm going to miss him but be excited at the same time that we will see each other again! God needed his angel.
Elaine Warden
October 30, 2009
Dear Pat, Doug, and Emily,
Mark and I were shocked and devastated to read of Brian's tragic passing. He was a very kind and polite person and we always enjoyed having him in our office. I cannot imagine how difficult this is for your family. I only hope it helps to know what a kind hearted christian he was and that he is in God's loving arms. Please know that our prayers are with you and may God comfort you.
Dr. Mark and Elaine Warden and all the staff at Brentwood Dental Center
October 30, 2009
To the Ralls Family:
I met Brian at the UF International Gator Day when he volunteered to spend time with some at-risk youth. He certainly impressed me, and it was a pleasure to have met him.
He will be greatly missed, and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Martha Dulin
Clarksville, TN
Lindsey Yeargin
October 30, 2009
Dear Ralls family,
I am one of Brian's fellow Nashville Gators. I met him before we left for UF, I knew him at school, and I also spent time with him over the summer at a Music City Gator Club event. He was a really amazing person. I do not have the words to express how sorry I am for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Amanda Cornett
October 30, 2009
You are all in my prayers! I interviewed Brian this summer and could tell what a great guy and great Gator he was. We connected through the Gator Alumni. He will be missed by Gator Nation! May God be with all of you and give you peace
Amanda Cornett
Young Alum Coordinator
Music City Gator Club
Brooke Dusenbury
October 30, 2009
Dear Ralls family,
Like some others, I only met Brian once, when he drove my brother (his then roommate), my parents and me to my brother's UF graduation. Not only did Brian brave graduation weekend traffic to bring us to the stadium, he also humored my mother and answered the 300 plus questions she managed to ask him on the short drive, all with a smile on his face. I'm so sorry for your loss.
October 30, 2009
"Pat,Doug,Emily...I don't have the words to express my sorrow. Part of me is gone. I love you all and Brian will be in my thoughts every day forever. " Uncle John (Ozark,MO)
October 30, 2009
To the Ralls Family,
Our hearts are breaking for you. Brian and our son Wells lived together at UF for the last two years, and Brian stayed at our house when the boys were down for the UF championship game in January. What an open, sweet, and loving boy. Our hearts are with you, and we grieve deeply for you and with you. With love, Marilyn & Chris Dusenbury.
Terri Stone Gulyas
October 30, 2009
Dear Pat, Doug, and Emily,
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Brian sounds like a wonderful young man - I wish we had known him. How proud you must be of all he accomplished in his short life. There is no doubt his spirit will live on in others through the work he did on earth. Peace be with you.
October 30, 2009
Dear Doug, Pat, and Emily,
I am devastated to hear of your loss. Please know I am praying for each of you. I have such fond memories of Pat and Emily from when they were at Edmondson and have heard wonderful things about Brian.
Love,
Melany McDermott(EES Spanish teacher)
Jackie Holtz
October 30, 2009
Doug, and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss your family has suffered. I remember from our time together at Taco Bell your great love for and pride in your son and his accomplishments.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Jackie Holtz
Desiree Duitsman
October 30, 2009
Doug, Pat, Emily,
We have been praying for you since we heard about Brian on Wednesday from dad. We wish that we could be there in person to help support you. We are so sorry to know that he has so suddenly gone. We lack any words that would really be of comfort. We know he is now an angel and Jesus is holding him tight. Grandma and Grandpa will stroke his hair, tell him how proud they are and hug him in heaven.
With all our love and sorrow,
TDKM Duitsman
Vicki Atnip
October 30, 2009
Dear Pat, Doug and precious Emily: you are forever in our prayers. What a wonderful, accomplished young man Brian was and I know you have always been proud. Erick remembers him fondly as a leader in the football team; Logan remembers him well as her best friend's kind, gentle and sweet big brother. Our hearts are broken with yours. May you feel God's comfort and peace. Love, Jerry and Vicki, Erick (06) and Logan (08)
Tom Watkins
October 30, 2009
The Gator Nation's hearts are broken.
I only had the chance to meet Brian once, this past summer at a Gator Alumni Function. Brian had volunteered his Saturday to spend time with some disadvantaged young men who really needed a positive role model in their lives.
He showed genuine interest in the young men's well being and was a pleasure to be around that afternoon.
Brian would have made this world a better place and he will be missed.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Tom Watkins
V.P. University of Florida
Alumni Assoc.
Board of Directors
Michael Stone
October 30, 2009
Pat, Doug, and Emily,
Words can't express our sorrow at the loss of Brian. We will forever remember him as an outstanding young man with huge potential, tragically taken away during his prime. Take comfort in the fact that Brian lived his life as an example for all other young men to emulate. We were so sorry to hear this sad news.
Love - Mike and Maree
October 30, 2009
Dear Doug, Pat, Emily and extended family...No words are adequate to express our deep sadness for your loss but know that we walk silently beside you in your grief, lifting you up in prayer. Brian led a remarkable life, touched by God, and with you we honor his memory. The Kirkpatrick's (Fran, Wayne, Kourtney ('07), Shelby ('09), and Carson ('14).
Phil Sack
October 30, 2009
Dear Doug, Pat and Family, I was deeply saddened when I heard the news of Brian. No words can adequately describe what your family is going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless
Phil Sack and Family (Nancy, Connor, Brandy and Baby-to-be)
October 30, 2009
To the Ralls Family,
My heart goes out to you in this time of darkness. I am a friend of Nancy Stone-Johnson. I also lost a son, who was 23 years old. At a time like this, there is a sorrow that no heart could ever be prepared. I hope your family can find some comfort in knowing that his spirit is TRUELY still with you and always will be. So sorry.
patti leigh fletcher
October 30, 2009
Dear Ralls family~ our hearts go out to you on your tremendous loss of Brian. I remember Brian as a "hot shot" at BA-- and I'm saying that in a good way with a smile on my face :) May God give you peace, and know that our prayers are with all of you.
Stacy and Scott Allen, Stephanie '06, and Christi '09
Patricia Finder-Stone
October 30, 2009
To Brians's family...My heart goes out to you in your loss...(I am Mark Stone's widow, who was your dad's brother, Patty, and I remember you from when you were a little girl.) To see the handsome young man and to read of his accomplishments and then the horrible loss is such a tragedy!...Please know that I shall remember you all in my prayers...With care and concern...Pat
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