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Memories and Condolences
for Zachary Metzger
Mike & Kathy Lantz
January 6, 2007
Greg & Chris
You are still in our thoughts and prayers. We pray for comfort in your hearts as you move into a new year.
Elaine Brown
November 28, 2006
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. We hope that the meeting with Alan Wolfelt helped you. Elaine & Jerry
Judy and Paul Meyer
November 14, 2006
Greg,Chris and Jessie,
Dear God! Judy and I just found out yesterday about Zach. We can't even find the proper word to use to extend our sympathy and grief that we share with you and your families. Judy and I visited your parents just this summer on Reifert St. and they shared with us the more recent photo and Zach. Our neverending prayers will be with you always!
Love to all,
Maelynn Alley
November 9, 2006
Jessie and Family:
It's always hard to find the right words to say, but perhaps there is only the heartfelt feelings that need be given. May God grant you the strength in heart to lead you through the upmost difficult times in life. Please remember the best of life, and know that your friends are praying for you and are here for you in any way needed.
Melissa Soltau
November 7, 2006
God Bless you Zach and your Fmaily too. I pray Our Lord is with you through this tough time.
Robin Bellew
November 6, 2006
May God Bless you and give you comfort in this time of sorrow
The Bellew family, Jimmy, Robin, Kelsi and Jordyn
Gabriela Alcantara
November 4, 2006
Heaven gained such a sweet angel too soon. He lit up every room he went into. He will be so missed. I'm sorry to his family, but I would all like you to know, because of the Zach's death, today was the first day in a great while I didn't take my life for granted. He made me see there are people who care about you. And whilst I know we'd both rather have him here and we both find that out together, I'm going to think about him every day, and how he's saved my life.
Brittany Keith
November 3, 2006
Death be not proud, though some have called thee
Mighty and dreadfull, for, thou art not soe,
For, those, whom thou think'st, thou dost overthrow,
Die not, poore death, nor yet canst thou kill mee.
From rest and sleepe, which but thy pictures bee,
Much pleasure, then from thee, much more must flow,
And soonest our best men with thee doe goe,
Rest of their bones, and soules deliverie.
Thou art slave to Fate, Chance, kings, and desperate men,
And dost with poyson, warre, and sicknesse dwell,
And poppie, or charmes can make us sleepe as well,
And better then thy stroake; why swell'st thou then?
One short sleepe past, wee wake eternally,
And death shall be no more; death, thou shalt die.
John Donne....
I did not know him very well. But because of the hurt I know that he was a great person. I have heard stories by my fellow students and I feel their hurt.
I send my best to his friends and family. I will be attending the funeral.
Gerry Gloekler
November 2, 2006
Metzger & Wuchina Families,
Our deepest sympathies are with you during this time. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Darlene Newton
November 2, 2006
At times like this, it's hard to find the words to say. Please remember you are not alone.... Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Wishing you comfort in your time of sorrow. Kevin, Darlene & Jessica Newton
Brianna Floss
November 2, 2006
Zach, rest in peace. You were loved and will be severely missed. I pray that you will watch over your family and take care of them during these difficult times.
To the Metzger family, God bless. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. If there is anything I can ever do, please do not hesitate to call.
Menditto Family
November 2, 2006
Dear Chris and Greg,
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. We'll always remember Zach as that sweet little boy that he was. We have fond memories of him from the trips we took with the girl scouts to NASA and Sea World when the dads and sons went off on their own. Keep the good memories close. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fred & Lou Ann
Courtney Jones
November 2, 2006
Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. Romans 8:17
May God be with you........
Amy Hardee
November 2, 2006
Jessica and Family,
My heartfelt sympathies to you; I pray that the love of God enfolds you during this time.
My warmest condolences and God bless, Mrs. Amy Hardee
Christina Richards
November 2, 2006
There is no greater loss than that of a child. May God be with you.
Allen Seevers
November 2, 2006
Our prayers are with you daily as we mourn your loss - "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted" - Matt. 5:4 - God Bless You All! - Angela, Adam, Lynn and Allen Seevers
Andrew Rein
November 1, 2006
Zach was one of my best friends since 6th grade when I meet him at middle school. He was one of the koolest people I knew, and we always joked around at whatever we could, he was a great guy, and I know everyone will miss him. RIP Zach
Chris Philip
November 1, 2006
Unlike the other signers, I didn't know Zack well. I knew who he was, heck, he sat behind me, but we didn't talk much. We weren't even friends. I guess that's why I feel like a violator for writing here, but I thought it worth the risk. I wanted you, the ones that loved him best, to know that there are people, including myself, who wish we'd gotten to know him better. Most kids said "who?" when they heard the announcement, and they were shocked to find he had been in our class for some time. We feel, to some degree, guilty. But self-pity can't, won't fix anything. So, from all of us, we are sorry for your loss. We can't pretend to understand it, but we grieve with you, and you have our heartfelt prayers and best wishes. May God bless you all.
Jim and Linda Hubbard
November 1, 2006
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Derrick Brangers
November 1, 2006
Zach was one of my best friends during my 3 yrs in high school. We talked every morning before school started and we even joke around and laughed with each other. We had some good times in English last year also,with his friend Kane (he was a full of laughs). I'll miss Zach and school won't be the same with out him.
Peace Zach and I give simpathy to your family.
Jessica Wheeler
November 1, 2006
Zach - rest in peace. Your family and friends will miss you so much and will always remember you in years to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Metzger family. Jessie, all of us are thinking of you and we are here for you anytime you need us.
Tyler Hardiman
November 1, 2006
Zach was an awsome friend a awsome person. He cared for others.. He had this funny thing him and jacob would do in the halls to me every day they saw me.. They would salute me and call me captian because i was in jrotc lol ima miss that. Ima miss all the little things, all the things others might not have noticed. Rest in peace bro. We know you'll be lookin down on all of us. We will meet again....
Carolyn Brangers (son: Derrick)
November 1, 2006
May God, in his gentle way, bring inner PeAcE for your family to have and to hold onto as the days pass by and as you continue to live life to its fullest in loving memory of Zach.
Sharon Stevens
November 1, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, may God watch over you during your time of sadness.
Sharon & Charlie Stevens
Joseph Civiletti Sr
November 1, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. We know how hard this is after my brother getting killed by a drunk driver 2 weeks ago. Just know we stand by you always. Joe and Peggy Civiletti
Rhonda Rivera
November 1, 2006
God Bless you and your family that will miss you very much. Please watch over them in this sad time
from the beautiful heavens.
Willie Gibson
November 1, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Shawn Graham
November 1, 2006
May the peace that only God can bring be with Zachary's family and freinds.
Sheila Blevins
November 1, 2006
May you have peace in dealing with this situation...
Rochelle, Tim, J.R. & Katie Robbins
November 1, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kim Collins
November 1, 2006
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Susan Wanglund
November 1, 2006
May God Bless you and give you peace and strength during this time. My thoughts and prayers
are with you.
Kim Collins
November 1, 2006
SHANNON LAMB
November 1, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lourdes Suarez
November 1, 2006
We are very sorry and our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Lourdes and Carlos Suárez (Gretchen's parents)
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