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By Lisa Craft - Collierville Tennessee on
1/26/2008 6:51 PM |
| Words cannot express the sadness that I feel today. Jacob was my nephew and loved much by our family back here in Tennessee and Mississippi. I can't even begin to know what pain comes with losing a child. I have not walked that road yet. I pray for Jacob's Mom, Dad, Step-dad (my brother) and Jacob's grandparents that God's grace would be more than sufficient at this time of great loss. I also pray the same for the other parents and families of the young men that lost their lives that God would shower all of you with his grace and mercy at this time. God Bless you all. |
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By JJ Jones on
1/26/2008 7:54 PM |
| My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of these young men. |
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By Eva Tindall - Myrtle Mississippi on
1/26/2008 8:05 PM |
| Kem Smith, my brother was Jacob's stepdad. Our family loved Jacob very much. He was a very special young man. Our hearts are truly saddened by this tragic loss. Many prayers are being prayed for the families and friends of all these young men. May the God of all peace and comfort strengthen you now and in the days to come. God bless you all. |
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By Ann-Clare McGuire on
1/26/2008 8:19 PM |
| I graduated with Jacob and this is just so surreal, I never would have imagined something like this would have happened to our school, much less our class. My prayers are with Jacob's family, the other boys' families and everyone who knew them. <br>Jacob just had this personality that could make you smile and brighten your day up and I'll never forget that. <br>May they all Rest In Peace. |
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By SAD DAD on
1/26/2008 8:19 PM |
| DON'T forget Issac |
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By concerned citizen on
1/26/2008 8:27 PM |
| please people it is time to stop being sorry and being more careful. This is a senseless loss!! |
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By william guerrant on
1/26/2008 8:31 PM |
| Jacob was my son's dear freind they played HS football together and went to same college. He was a great kid, allways smiling and making others smile. We will miss Jacob very much like missing a member of our family. May God help Brian his father thru this time of sorrow and all the other family members in this time of tragedy. God Bless |
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By A Mother of teenagers on
1/26/2008 8:35 PM |
| I cannot imagine how the family and friends of these young men must be suffering. I pray that none are forgotten and those that surround the ones left behind will offer strength and support as best as they can. |
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By A Mother of teenagers on
1/26/2008 8:53 PM |
| To angered citizen: How quick you are to judge and accuse! I suppose you have lived a perfect, blemish free life in order to make a statement like that. You have no way of knowing the state of all those young men. The candelight vigil is for the families and friends. |
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By Sonia Torres on
1/26/2008 9:00 PM |
| Our hearts cry for the lost of the 5 young adults. |
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By Robert Willis on
1/26/2008 9:01 PM |
| Jacob Casey, my teammate, my friend, my brother from Trinity Catholic. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will always remember the times we had in school and on the baseball field. <br>Rest In Peace Jacob<br> |
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By Esther Schomp on
1/26/2008 9:11 PM |
| Angry citizens should not use this space. We all know those young men were having fun and made a tragic mistake. Who among us has not made a bad choice in our lifetime??? My sympathy goes to the families and friends who are grieving and trying to understand . My grandchild is one of the friends. |
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By Jake Edge on
1/26/2008 9:20 PM |
| my hopes and prayers are for all 5 of them...<br>Devon man, Its been fun jamming out and playing guitar, I love you bro!<br>I know your in a better pace and fine. I won't forget about you dude...<br><br>haha, staying jammin buddy,I miss you. |
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By Kathy Peavy on
1/26/2008 9:27 PM |
| I did not know these boys or their families but my daughter did. When she called me from work today crying, I could not explain why such a horrible tragedy took place. I just told her to pray for strength and to pray for their families and friends as all of us should do. My sympathy goes to all those who are grieving. |
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By joebyrnes on
1/26/2008 9:28 PM |
| This is blogger Joe Byrnes. I've removed "angered citizen's" post of 8:44 p.m. The purpose of this page, as stated above, is to remember these young men - not to pass judgment - and to show support for their families. I respect the poster's right to self-expression and would like to point out that Ocala.com has other forums where the comment would be appropriate. |
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By Stacey on
1/26/2008 9:28 PM |
| I didn't personally know any of these young men but, my heart goes out to the families and friends of all 5. I am praying for all of you. May GOD Bless you and give you strength during this helpless time. Keep faith and stay strong. |
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By Stacey on
1/26/2008 9:33 PM |
| I didn't personally know any of these young men but, my heart goes out to the families and friends of all 5. I am praying for all of you. May GOD Bless you and give you strength during this helpless time. Keep faith and stay strong. |
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By A SAD MOTHER on
1/26/2008 9:34 PM |
| May all the parents and family memebers find peace and know the boys are in a wonderful place, and all 5 are looking down saying don't cry for me but be happy I am with the father that gave them life. They feel no pain as you feel the pain of loss, they are all together as we will be with them one day.Let's not forget to love each other while we have time to love,I will continue to pray for all that had the joy of knowing these wonderful gift's from God that needed them more in heaven. Let's not forget they are still with you if you allow them to be. Just talk and they will answer. They are in every sun that will rise and every sunset that falls. If you open your heart's the love will be felt. May God be with you all and help you heal in the pain you are feeling. To every young person may you learn from this and know they are teaching us young and old a very terrible lessen. For there is not one out there who has done wrong. Don't judge just love and learn. They love each and everyone but had to go home to protect the next. From a Mother of a daughter hit by a drunk driver. Peace to all and have them in your heart forever. As they are still with us. No-one is at fault it's just they were called to come home. Please find peace in they are all together. God Bless you all and the people out there who need these boys up there to make you a better person down here. |
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By Layla on
1/26/2008 9:37 PM |
| I am sooo sad for all of these boy's families.. I didnt know any of them too well but I have been aqcuainted with Dusty and his dad.. he was such a sweet and respectful guy, always smiling and sooo polite.. I am soo sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family Art. |
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By Bonny on
1/26/2008 9:38 PM |
| My sons knew several of these young men. Our whole family has known Dusty since elementary school and spent a lot of time together at Tae-kwon-do tournaments . My prayers are with all of the families and friends. May God carry you through this very difficult time. |
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By Robert C. on
1/26/2008 9:38 PM |
| I didn't know any of the five youths personally, however I have teenagers too & I can't even imagine the grief these families are going through. All 5 families, friends, neighbors Have my heartfelt sympathy and you will ALL be in my prayers tonight..... |
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By A sad mother on
1/26/2008 10:05 PM |
| Isaac, my son's friend.....what a nice, wonderful, free spirit boy. May God have you now in his arms. My prayers are with your family. |
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By Mrs. McKendree-White on
1/26/2008 10:12 PM |
| I had Isaac in PE class while he was in his elementary schol years. He was such an intelligent and kind gentleman. He is loved by many and will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the Rubin family and the other boys families also. I know this is an extremely difficult time for all who knew them. We all have great memories that each of them left behind, this will keep each of them close in our hearts always. Please other teenagers-learn by this. Life is fragile! In deepest sympathy and I pray God will comfort each of you. |
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By Ocala Mom on
1/26/2008 10:27 PM |
| ISAAC--you were dearly loved and you will be greatly missed. |
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By Ocala mom on
1/26/2008 10:43 PM |
| Isaac....With that TWINKLE in your eyes and your beautiful smile, we will miss you. |
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By Amanda on
1/26/2008 10:51 PM |
| I pray for the young men involved in this crash... I went to school with and knew Jacob... So sad... He had such a bright future.... I'll miss you Jacob and my prayers are with your family... |
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By Nick & Chrissy Nastav on
1/26/2008 10:56 PM |
| Nick: Isaac, you will be missed more than any words could explain. You were a stand up guy, showing more spirit and drive in the face of adversity than any one person I've ever met. You had a good heart and cared for us. I hope you've found peace. You are gone but you will NEVER be forgotten. My heart goes out to those along side us, just as devestated as we are.<br><br>Chrissy: Isaac, I respect you tremendously. As a person, you were the brightest and most daring of souls. Your lifestyle reflected your unquenchable thirst for life and all of its passion and complexity. You were both wise and worn beyond your years. To have lost you so violently is unspeakable, I can hardly grasp it, I haven't accepted it.<br>I feel so blessed to have spent time with you just this past Tuesday, to hug you and see you so happy and full of positive energy. You did not die empty-handed or empty-hearted. You were a wealth of character, an old soul inside of a vibrant young man. We love you, and miss you terribly, we'll someday have a son with your namesake. God bless you, rest in peace. |
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By J.Mondragon on
1/26/2008 10:57 PM |
| R.I.P Isaac..<br>your in my prayers and <br>man you'll be missed.<br> |
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By Tom Leonard Equipment Mgr Jacksonville University on
1/26/2008 11:07 PM |
| Peace be with you my friend. Jacob was a great kid.... |
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By Friend on
1/26/2008 11:12 PM |
| Any word on funeral arrangements for any of these young men? |
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By Coach Chris Martin on
1/26/2008 11:21 PM |
| Jacob was such a special kid to me...He was a the kind of kid I love to coach; ultra competitive, very coachable and just an overall great kid. He always had a smile on his face and I am going to miss him alot. I will keep Brian Casey and all the families in my prayers..I cannot imagine what they are going through tonight. God Bless you Jacob and may you rest in peace. |
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By Nick & Chrissy Nastav on
1/26/2008 11:30 PM |
| Nick: Isaac, you will be missed more than any words could explain. You were a stand up guy, showing more spirit and drive in the face of adversity than any one person I've ever met. You had a good heart and cared for us. I hope you've found peace. You are gone but you will NEVER be forgotten. My heart goes out to those along side us, just as devestated as we are.<br><br>Chrissy: Isaac, I respect you tremendously. As a person, you were the brightest and most daring of souls. Your lifestyle reflected your unquenchable thirst for life and all of its passion and complexity. You were both wise and worn beyond your years. To have lost you so violently is unspeakable, I can hardly grasp it, I haven't accepted it.<br>I feel so blessed to have spent time with you just this past Tuesday, to hug you and see you so happy and full of positive energy. You did not die empty-handed or empty-hearted. You were a wealth of character, an old soul inside of a vibrant young man. We love you, and miss you terribly, we'll someday have a son with your namesake. God bless you, rest in peace. |
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By Coach Chris Martin on
1/26/2008 11:40 PM |
| Jacob was such a special kid to me...He was a the kind of kid I love to coach; ultra competitive, very coachable and just an overall great kid. He always had a smile on his face and I am going to miss him alot. I will keep Brian Casey and all the families in my prayers..I cannot imagine what they are going through tonight. God Bless you Jacob and may you rest in peace. |
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By Linda on
1/27/2008 12:08 AM |
| I do not know any of these young men or their families. But, I know the loss of loved ones. 19 year olds are only 'older children' afterall compared to living out ones' life to 70+ years old. God bless them and my empathy and sympathy to all. |
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By Sonja & David Christmas "Parents of Teenagers" on
1/27/2008 12:35 AM |
| These boys will truly be missed in our small hometown we so proudly call the "NORTHSIDE"...They wore the the Gold and Gold along with my sons as with many of yours reading these sympathy notes....Let us all remember thier smiling faces and good times....because where they are now is with God....We can no longer look upon them but take peace in knowing they are looking down upon US.... They lived life to the fullest and everyone who knew them called them friends......Lets all keep the families in our prayers because they are the ones who need our strength now.....Remember for anyone there is no greater loss than the loss of your child.... |
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By Blakley and Dennis Tindale on
1/27/2008 12:40 AM |
| We will be praying for the family and friends of these loved ones, It must be a horrible thing to go through. God Bless each and everyone involved in these young mens lives. |
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By Blakley and Dennis Tindale on
1/27/2008 12:41 AM |
| We will be praying for the family and friends of these loved ones, It must be a horrible thing to go through. God Bless each and everyone involved in these young mens lives. |
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By Bill Blankenship on
1/27/2008 1:18 AM |
| Jacob Casey's father Brian is a dear friend of mine. I knew Jacob very well. I loved that boy. He was, hands down, the most well rounded young man I have ever encountered. His father Brian can take full credit for that. Brian's life was for Jacob. In todays age of undeciplined kids, Jacob was a throwback. And I don't say this because of this tradgedy. I have told his father Brian this same on numerous occassions in the past. Jacob was a good young man. He brought a smile to my face EVERY TIME I was around him. I love them both like they were my own family and still do. Losing Jacob hurts me more than I ever thought. My heart aches for Brian in a way I never thought I would feel. I will never forget Jacob Casey. I've never admired someone's father like I do Jacob's, Brian was and is the textbook dad. I love you both. |
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By Spenser Kennedy on
1/27/2008 1:21 AM |
| You will all be missed! Life just isn't fair! <br><br>To Devon,<br> I love you man! We were always such great friends man, ever since kindergarten! Bro, I'm going to miss your smile. Every time I saw you, you would, without a doubt, ask me to join your band. I'm sorry I never made the time for you! I can't believe you're gone! I will miss you, and will never forget you!<br><br>Spenser |
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By Matt Samra on
1/27/2008 1:33 AM |
| Isaac... You were the nicest kid ever. You didn't deserve this..nobody does. You'll never be forgotten... I love you man. |
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By Elisa- Panama City on
1/27/2008 1:40 AM |
| Although not from your community, please know that others are thinking of you and praying for the families and friends of these young men. In reading the tributes we gain some knowledge of the fine people they were. We grieve with you. No one is immune to tragedy. |
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By Chris O'leary on
1/27/2008 1:48 AM |
| My thoughts and prayers to all the families who are suffering from this horrible tragedy. Josh you will be missed lil bro. |
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By brandy b on
1/27/2008 1:48 AM |
| i live in ms and don't personally know any of these young men or their families, but this horrible tragedy has completely sank my heart. i pray for these young souls and their friends and families. god bless you all. |
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By Donna Jackson on
1/27/2008 2:21 AM |
| Jacob was my nephew by marriage, I'm Kem's sister, Our family loved him dearly!! He IS our family, I don't know the other guys, but my heart,<br>and prayers are with ALL of you. You see I lost a child not long ago, I so<br>well know your PAIN, To Jacob's Dad> We loved Jacob, Also the other families, I'm praying for all of you, and sharing your pain.<br> I so well know the feeling, Lets keep the memory alive because~~~<br>{ THERE IS NOT ENOUGH DARKNESS IN ALL THE WORLD TO PUT OUT <br> THE LIGHT OF ONE SMALL CANDLE} One for each of the young men,<br> My prayers are_God will give you strength, and keep his arms around each of you, as you travel on down life's pathway, and--keep the candle<br>lite,carry it with you.We will never forget you guys !!!!!!!<br><br><br><br> |
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By Alex Churchill on
1/27/2008 2:32 AM |
| I am a 2005 graduate of FHS and a former wrestler, so i know the bond and relationship that these young men shared. I work out in the same gym that three of these young men attended, and i dont think i have ever seen any of them in a bad mood or have a negative attitude. My prayers are with all of the friends and families and these young men |
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By Chante's Mom TCHS 2006 Grad on
1/27/2008 2:54 AM |
| Chante was the trainer (water girl) with BethAnn. They loved Jacob. I got to know Jacob better when I traveled on one of the boys buses to the State Game with the coaches when I was a chaparone for the girls at State Game in Miami. I never meet such a great number of boys (polite, respectful, and happy) And they were so proud of themselves of their accomplishments they acheived. State Champs. Jacob will be remembered by all at TCHS and Blessed Trinity as a wonderiful and loving young man. He will be missed. My heart goes out to his Father Brian and Mother. Just remember TCHS and BT family have you in our prayers along with the others victims. Smiley was well known by the TCHS students at games and get togethers at friends homes. He was a very happy go lucky person and loved to make others laugh and smile. <br> May They All Rest in Peace and God give you strength and peace that they are at home and we will all be together again one day. And with God you can get through this tragedy. My prayers are with you all. <br>May God Bless You All. |
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By Tammy Anderson on
1/27/2008 3:42 AM |
| Our family would like to thank all the families and friends that have shown such love and support for our Jacob. I keep waiting for the phone to ring and it is him on the other line saying "Heey Auntieeee"Whatchya doin? However the phone call just didn't come and state trooper came by with his personal effects> Reality began to poor in and fortunately enough so did the friends, and they brought food and assistance when we were too numb to move.My children Logan 18 levi 22 could not have found more love than in their relationship with their cousin. They were closer than brother's I loved that boy like my own and the pain is something that I will never be able to decribe.I know most people feel that they need to say something --don't worry about what to say just come --that's all just keep coming help us cope with the pain Jacob has touched hundreds of lives and he will not be forgotton |
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By Janis Patrick on
1/27/2008 4:57 AM |
| I would love to know more about Dusty if anyone would like to share - my name is Janis - and Dustin and I had the same brother - unfortunately he never got the chance to know him all that well - if you have a story please send it to judojanis@yahoo.com |
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By Karen DeJohn on
1/27/2008 6:48 AM |
| Isaac, who I have known him and his family as my neighbors for many years; he was always a polite young man and proud of his accomplishments. Our prayers are with the family. God bless you , Isaac. |
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By Mrs. J in Anthony on
1/27/2008 7:42 AM |
| My daughter knew most of these boys. They had been friends since eight grade. Shen is devestated by this terrible loss. I was talking to her about remembering the fun times, the good times, most of these boys have been to my house and I remember they were all polite, respectful and always smiling and looking towards life with excitement. May we all never forget these young men of our ocmmunity and let the community and friends come together for families and friends in mourning these great kids. These boys were always smiling and smiling at us now in a better place. |
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By Eric Barnes on
1/27/2008 8:17 AM |
| As the former sports editor of the Star-Banner I had the opportunity to watch Jacob Casey play football with the Celtics. And while I only spoke with him once, he seemed like a good kid to me - as do the vast majority of Marion County's varsity athletes I've talked to over the years. My heart goes out to the families, friends and teammates of these young men. |
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By Terry, Michele, John Paul, Charles and Mary Rose H on
1/27/2008 9:09 AM |
| Jacob and his entire family are in our prayers. Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. In deepest sympathy. |
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By Debbie and Henry Terranova on
1/27/2008 9:13 AM |
| Val and Sandy, please feel our prayers for your family. |
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By Rosanna Godwin Extended Day on
1/27/2008 9:32 AM |
| I am so sorry for your lost! I had Devon when he was at Anthony Elm. I was the site manager there at the time. He was such a sweet boy! My heart goes out to his family as well as the families of the other boys! My prayers are with you! <br>God Bless!!! |
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By Momma M on
1/27/2008 10:07 AM |
| Do not stand at my grave and weep, <br>I am not there, I do not sleep. <br>I am in a thousand winds that blow, <br>I am the softly falling snow. <br>I am the gentle showers of rain, <br>I am the fields of ripening grain. <br>I am in the morning hush, <br>I am in the graceful rush <br>Of beautiful birds in circling flight, <br>I am the starshine of the night. <br>I am in the flowers that bloom, <br>I am in a quiet room. <br>I am in the birds that sing, <br>I am in each lovely thing. <br>Do not stand at my grave and cry, <br>I am not there. I do not die.<br><br>You are all loved and deeply missed. |
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By Mike Lewis on
1/27/2008 11:18 AM |
| Jacob was my son Brian's best friend. Jaccob has been to our house on numerous occassions and made such an impression on me. What a delightful, polite and cheerful youg man. I was proud that my son chose Jacob as one of his buds. I never had to worry when they were together because I knew that their strength of character would carry them through any situation. Brian is devastated in the loss of his friend and my thoughts and prayers go out to Jacobs family and the families of the other boys. Proud families and our community have suffered a trmendous loss. |
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By destini burns ,lisa johannsen on
1/27/2008 11:26 AM |
| Our prays are with all at the North marion community,We to up here in Omaha,Nebraska are in mouring too,Always remember it's not goodbye it's I'll see you guy's LATER.... <br> Destini Burns and family |
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By Best friend of a friend who has been in this situa on
1/27/2008 11:37 AM |
| I did not know these boys, however i have friends who's children did. My heart and prayers go out to the families and friends of these young men. Years ago my best friend lost her daughter at 21 in a car accident, as a close friend it is the hardest thing to sit by them and you feel every hurt and pain they feel. You think to yourself, what do i say to help her, there is nothing you can say to help ease this horriffic pain. But you need to know that being there and supportting them is way more than you saying anything at all. The rest of us will go back to our day to day routine, but these families will carry this with them everyday, forever. We need to mourn but after time we need to memorialize there lifes everyday. Keep the spirit of these boys alive!!! |
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By My daughter was friends with the five young men wh on
1/27/2008 1:24 PM |
| I can't even imagine the pain in your heart. My heart aches for the family and friends who are affected by this terrible accident. May God help your heart heal. |
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By sja on
1/27/2008 1:44 PM |
| god has five new friends |
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By Karlie Urban on
1/27/2008 2:01 PM |
| I AM GOING TO MISS JABOB MORE THAN WORDS CAN EXPRESS!!!! |
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By Joanne on
1/27/2008 3:12 PM |
| Think of this as evolution in action. |
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By Feliciano Family - Trinity Catholic H.S. on
1/27/2008 3:18 PM |
| Words are hard to say to those who have lost a loved one. May the families of Jacob, Dustin, James, Joshua and Isaac find comfort and peace in their time of grief. Dear Lord and Blessed Mother bless these young men whom you have called into heaven and guide their souls to everlasting peace. GOD BLESS YOU ALL! |
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Thoughts and Prayers |
By Rick Moser on
1/27/2008 3:23 PM |
| On behalf of our high school baseball team where a brother of one of these young men that has tragically passed away. May our thoughts and prayers be with all of the families that lost a loved one. May our faith and love carry us through this time of sorrow. May we trust the Lord to keep us strong and to always remember the best of theses young men. To the parents may GOD wrap his precious arms around you and hold you in his love. |
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1/27/2008 3:52 PM |
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By A Friend from the Past on
1/27/2008 3:56 PM |
| My prayers go out to the families of all 5 young men. I knew Josh many years ago in NJ - He was my pal at Dator and Hubbard Schools - He was a great kid who could always make me laugh - We spent great times at Williamsburg, VA and the Jersey shore trying to catch crabs -I will treasure these memories forever - May they all rest in peace - May our thoughts and prayers reach you from NJ - and know they are all with God now |
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By BMWpower - Latvia on
1/27/2008 4:00 PM |
| Our condolences. RIP.<br> |
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By Cheri on
1/27/2008 4:54 PM |
| Please know that there are many people praying for the families of these young boys. Those of us with children can empathize with your loss, but not fully understand! May God give you a peace that passes all understanding. You are in our prayers! |
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By The Goguen Family on
1/27/2008 5:36 PM |
| Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jacob's family. Brian and Tammy, Levi and Logan, although we can't imagine your pain, please know that all of your relatives back here in Massachusetts have you in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all. |
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Hope For Our Loved Ones Who Have Falled Asleep In Death |
By Jonathan & Debra McInnis on
1/27/2008 6:22 PM |
| Our thoughts and prayers are with all those grieving. We are friends of the Hime family. <br>It seems so unfair that death should have the power to take away someone you love. And when it happens, the thought of never again being able to talk to , laugh with, or hold your loved one can be most difficult to bear. That pain is not necessarily erased by being told that your loved on is up in heaven. The bible holds out a much different hope. The scriptures indicate that it is possible to be reunited with your dead loved one in the near future, not in an unknown heaven but right here on earth under peaceful, righteous conditions. In the spring of 31 C.E., Jesus Christ boldly promised: "Just as the Father raises the dead up and makes them alive, so the Son also makes those alive whom he wants to. Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life." John 5:21,28,29. Jesus Christ promised that millions now dead will live again on this earth and have the prospect of remaining on it forever under peaceful, paradisaic conitions. (Luke 23:43; John 3:16; John 17:3.) |
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sorry |
By someone on
1/27/2008 6:57 PM |
| we will miss everyone of them personally they were my friends ill never forget them! |
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By Erica Couture (Porter) on
1/27/2008 8:28 PM |
| Brian, you are in my prayers. I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. May God hold you close. |
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By platinum44 on
1/27/2008 8:54 PM |
| Does anyone know of the funeral arrangements for Josh Ammirato? If so please post here. I would like to attend. Thank you. |
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By Holly in California on
1/27/2008 8:56 PM |
| From California - we did not know these boys but we will pray for their families and friends who grieve for them... until you meet them again. Our hearts go out to you.<br> |
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Re: A time for grief, a time for community support |
By a Mom on
1/27/2008 9:09 PM |
| To Reaper. This space is for family and friends. If you can't show support than you shouldn't write anything. And remember that your statement goes for YOU. Be careful what you say. |
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By Shawna deM. --- TCHS Class of 2010 on
1/27/2008 9:23 PM |
| I knew Jacob Casey last year, my freshman year. He was always laughing, smiling, and a all around nice peron. He never picked on anyone and he was always joking. I wont ever forget when he called me little Chante because my big sister Chante who he was friends with. He used to joke around and tease about that but I didnt care, I knew that it was in humor that he was doing it...I found it very funny when he told everyone about me being Chante's little sister. He always hung out at the 2nd floor by building 3 with all the rest of his buds...that's when he used to say, "Hey Little Chante" and then he would ask me how my sister was doing. He will always be in my memory and in my prayers. I know he is out there watching over everyone and he would want us all not to be grieving over the fact that we can't see or be with him..but to remember all the good times that we had with eachother. He will always be in my heart and in my mind...My condolences to his family and he is in my prayers...I will miss you!!!!<br>Love always,<br>Shawna a.ka. "Little Chante" |
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Re: A time for grief, a time for community support |
By joebyrnes on
1/27/2008 9:27 PM |
| This is bloger Joe Byrnes. I have deleted a comment by "Reaper." The purpose of this page is to remember these young men in a spirit of compassion - not to make snide or cruel comments - and to show support for their families. I respect the poster's right to self-expression, but I believe the post was highly inappropriate. |
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By Shawna deM. --- TCHS Class of 2010 on
1/27/2008 9:29 PM |
| I knew Jacob Casey last year, my freshman year. He was always laughing, smiling, and a all around nice peron. He never picked on anyone and he was always joking. I wont ever forget when he called me little Chante because my big sister Chante who he was friends with. He used to joke around and tease about that but I didnt care, I knew that it was in humor that he was doing it...I found it very funny when he told everyone about me being Chante's little sister. He always hung out at the 2nd floor by building 3 with all the rest of his buds...that's when he used to say, "Hey Little Chante" and then he would ask me how my sister was doing. He will always be in my memory and in my prayers. I know he is out there watching over everyone and he would want us all not to be grieving over the fact that we can't see or be with him..but to remember all the good times that we had with eachother. He will always be in my heart and in my mind...My condolences to his family and he is in my prayers...I will miss you!!!!<br>Love always,<br>Shawna a.ka. "Little Chante" |
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Re: A time for grief, a time for community support |
By A saddened reader on
1/27/2008 10:19 PM |
| God bless all of the families of these young men. I am standing close to my best friend who's son was in a very serious accident on the same evening. Thank God for him, as he is still with us so far. We can only wait and see now. I would like to address the young people today and beg that you think before you make decisions like these young men made that faithful evening. Remember your parents have been there before you, they want to keep you safe but the choice is only yours. Please make the right choices. I thank God everyday for my children and pray that they listen too. My prayers go out to these families for their lost. May God be with you. |
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Re: A time for grief, a time for community support |
By A saddened reader on
1/27/2008 10:21 PM |
| God bless all of the families of these young men. I am standing close to my best friend who's son was in a very serious accident on the same evening. Thank God for him, as he is still with us so far. We can only wait and see now. I would like to address the young people today and beg that you think before you make decisions like these young men made that faithful evening. Remember your parents have been there before you, they want to keep you safe but the choice is only yours. Please make the right choices. I thank God everyday for my children and pray that they listen too. My prayers go out to these families for their lost. May God be with you. |
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By Marilyn Congdon on
1/27/2008 10:31 PM |
| Unfortunately I understand the grief the families and community members are feeling. My daughter Hannah, along with 4 of her best friends, was killed in a car accident on June 26, 2007. 5 days after they graduated from Fairport High School in upstate New York. Our 5 young ladies were all well known in the community as they were very active in school activities, athletes and were cheerleaders. The community of Fairport has rallied around our 5 families in a way that is remarkable and hard to describe. We couldn't get through this without their love and support. I can only hope that your community will rally around these 5 families, too. God's blessing to you all. |
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Re: A time for grief, a time for community support |
By pruitthall on
1/27/2008 10:39 PM |
| I lived in Ocala 36 years, graduate of VHS. My daughter (VHS '08) called me in North Carolina and told me the news. My heart goes out to all of the families; I cannot express how deeply this has moved me. It is a time that Ocala can do what Ocala always does though and pull together. My deepest sympathies to all of the families of the young men. |
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By Molly Stewart on
1/27/2008 10:42 PM |
| Devon was a student of mine at Anthony Elementary School. He was such a bright and energetic young man. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. |
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Re: A time for grief, a time for community support |
By themommyof4@yahoo.com on
1/27/2008 11:28 PM |
| To the families of these five adventurous and much loved young men, my heart and prayers go out to you. I can't help but think that if given the opportunity to "put the pedal to the metal" on a vacant runway, not a one of my own 4 teenagers would have thought twice about doing it. Let's face it, that is a thrill that most young men that age dream of. It’s just the way they are wired. I admire the fact that they were smart enough to NOT street race, where others could have unknowingly been involved in the tragedy. Why is it that your awesome young men had to leave this world so early in their lives when all they were doing was being boys? Only God knows. But keep that thought close to you, that God does know. He is with them and He is with you. My daughter graduated with Jacob from TCHS, and I know that it could have easily been her or any other son or daughter out there that night. I pray that as the friends come together to mourn these five young men, that they will all learn the hard lesson of life - that they are not invincible and sometimes bad things happen to truly wonderful people. I mourn with you because in a very real way, it feels like they were one of my very own. May God bless you, the family and friends of Jacob, Josh, Devon, Dustin, and Isaac, and may they rest in the loving arms of Jesus. |
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By Story Sargent on
1/27/2008 11:34 PM |
| My son was on the wrestling team last year at North Marion. I can't express the depths of my sorrow to you and your families. GOD BLESS YOU ALL... |
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Re: A time for grief, a time for community support |
By poisoned on
1/27/2008 11:40 PM |
| All of us at my job hope we are wrong, but if we are right, we just lost one of our favorite customers. We didn't know his name - he was a smiling face with such curly hair, making us smile and just being a regular face, someone to look forward to seeing while at the register or working on the floor.<br><br>We broke down when we saw the paper today.<br><br>I miss you, Isaac. I hope we've all made a mistake and the face we know will come walking through those automatic doors, getting some more cleaning supplies. <br><br>but I think we know. <br><br>wherever you may go, thank you for being one of those good people. thank you for being a face I enjoyed recognizing, a young guy I had a crush on.<br><br>rest in peace, all of you. <br><br> |
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I just found out about this tragedy on my local news |
By Billy Ray Rizer- Houston ,Tx on
1/28/2008 12:06 AM |
| Being from ocala when i heard about this on my local news i was shocked,my heart and prayers go out to the Family and Friends of these young men,may God be with each and everyone of you and your community , Houston,Tx is praying for you. |
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By Jeanna Salsman-Illinois on
1/28/2008 12:07 AM |
| I am so sorry or the loss of of five | |