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Alec D. Gatrell
November 4, 1994 ~ June 28, 2016 (age 21) 21 Years Old Light a Candle
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A candle was lit by K
on July 8, 2019 3:15 PM
Message from Steve Sutker
July 7, 2016 12:08 PM
My deepest sympathies on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
A candle was lit by Tracey and Duane Thomas
on July 6, 2016 9:26 PM
Message from Cathy
July 5, 2016 7:06 PM
Prayers are with and the family in this difficult time 🙏🙏🙏
A candle was lit by Cathy hurst.
on July 5, 2016 7:03 PM
A candle was lit by With deepest sympathy, Wanda Grace
on July 5, 2016 6:53 PM
A candle was lit by Cindy and Tom hill
on July 5, 2016 11:18 AM
Message from J&S Packaging Co.,Inc.
July 5, 2016 10:24 AM
So sorry for your loss May god bless you and your family at this difficult time.
Rich,Ron,Jeff & Ken
Rich,Ron,Jeff & Ken
Message from Kirsten Parkinson
July 3, 2016 4:32 PM
Nicole and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Love to you during this difficult time.
Kirsten
I am so sorry for your loss. Love to you during this difficult time.
Kirsten
Message from Dad & Mom
July 3, 2016 11:15 AM
Son,
Don't go just yet, I have something to say. I know you have somewhere to be, other people to see and so many things to do, so I promise I won't keep you long. Just stay a moment or two.
I know you are struggling, we've tried so very hard to help. You have to go your own way now, and we don't want to let you go. We've raised you and did the best we could and hope you'll find your way. We've tried to teach you everything, all we thought was right. All the lessons and advice we gave was always from our hearts.
We brought you home, fed and bathed you, always held you close. That first ride home I was so scared with my new responsibility. I worried with every rustle and cry, always. So many things that scared me. Did I buckle you in right, too much formula, too soon to burp, such a fussy mess that I had no idea what to do. So Me and Mom took turns, tended to your every need. Never left you a moment alone, we did what was natural, take care of you, our new son. Changing diapers, messy clothes, and burps that got away. The shots and probes on doctor visits, they hurt us as much as they hurt you. We always felt your pain.
As you grew into a boy, we always worried, always tried to protect from harm and keep you safe. We mended scrapes and bruises, tended fevers and bellyaches. We held you close and wiped away tears, tried to chase away your fears. We shared in laughter and good times, in all the happy days. We watched you grow and make mistakes, and always loved you no matter what. We were disappointed at times, but understood. You had to grow into your own life, no matter how hard it was for us to watch your falls as you continued to grow. We picked you up and dusted you off, offered love and support and hoped for you to have the strength and courage to try again.
I know we yelled allot, fought you tooth and nail. Even when we were mad, couldn't understand why, we still loved and supported you, always said; try again. As you became a man, you made mistakes, but I was still proud of you my son. You could never do no wrong in my eyes, no matter what the mistake. It's part of life we said, learn from the stumbles and continue forward on your way. Don't let this latest get you down, just try again is all I ask. But as your troubles grew we still always worried, tried to be strong and guide you. We always offered support and sat in painful silence as we waited for you to reach out. We didn't lose hope, always wanting you to succeed.
You once shared something, do you remember? Remember when you told me; You have to pull your foot from the mistakes of yesterday and put it firmly into the opportunity of tomorrow. I never thanked you for that, and I was so proud of you when you shared it. So thank you now for teaching me.
The day of sad news has come, our worst fear realized. We will miss you so much, so much more I wanted to say. Now your pain has ended, ours has just begun.
You've got other places you have to be and others to see, but give me just a few more moments longer, then I'll let you go. I will not say goodbye, instead I'll say; Alec, please take care, please be safe and please know you will be so very missed while your away. Rest easy in peaceful dreams son, we will talk some more when we see you again.
Love,
Dad and Mom
You'll always be with us in our hearts. I love you son.
Don't go just yet, I have something to say. I know you have somewhere to be, other people to see and so many things to do, so I promise I won't keep you long. Just stay a moment or two.
I know you are struggling, we've tried so very hard to help. You have to go your own way now, and we don't want to let you go. We've raised you and did the best we could and hope you'll find your way. We've tried to teach you everything, all we thought was right. All the lessons and advice we gave was always from our hearts.
We brought you home, fed and bathed you, always held you close. That first ride home I was so scared with my new responsibility. I worried with every rustle and cry, always. So many things that scared me. Did I buckle you in right, too much formula, too soon to burp, such a fussy mess that I had no idea what to do. So Me and Mom took turns, tended to your every need. Never left you a moment alone, we did what was natural, take care of you, our new son. Changing diapers, messy clothes, and burps that got away. The shots and probes on doctor visits, they hurt us as much as they hurt you. We always felt your pain.
As you grew into a boy, we always worried, always tried to protect from harm and keep you safe. We mended scrapes and bruises, tended fevers and bellyaches. We held you close and wiped away tears, tried to chase away your fears. We shared in laughter and good times, in all the happy days. We watched you grow and make mistakes, and always loved you no matter what. We were disappointed at times, but understood. You had to grow into your own life, no matter how hard it was for us to watch your falls as you continued to grow. We picked you up and dusted you off, offered love and support and hoped for you to have the strength and courage to try again.
I know we yelled allot, fought you tooth and nail. Even when we were mad, couldn't understand why, we still loved and supported you, always said; try again. As you became a man, you made mistakes, but I was still proud of you my son. You could never do no wrong in my eyes, no matter what the mistake. It's part of life we said, learn from the stumbles and continue forward on your way. Don't let this latest get you down, just try again is all I ask. But as your troubles grew we still always worried, tried to be strong and guide you. We always offered support and sat in painful silence as we waited for you to reach out. We didn't lose hope, always wanting you to succeed.
You once shared something, do you remember? Remember when you told me; You have to pull your foot from the mistakes of yesterday and put it firmly into the opportunity of tomorrow. I never thanked you for that, and I was so proud of you when you shared it. So thank you now for teaching me.
The day of sad news has come, our worst fear realized. We will miss you so much, so much more I wanted to say. Now your pain has ended, ours has just begun.
You've got other places you have to be and others to see, but give me just a few more moments longer, then I'll let you go. I will not say goodbye, instead I'll say; Alec, please take care, please be safe and please know you will be so very missed while your away. Rest easy in peaceful dreams son, we will talk some more when we see you again.
Love,
Dad and Mom
You'll always be with us in our hearts. I love you son.
Message from Deb Roos
July 3, 2016 1:14 PM
Thank you for posting this beautiful and special letter. This and the poem read by Nicole were perfect. Alec's service was lovely and the words spoken were so appropriate. I will continue to hold you in my thoughts and prayers.
Deb
Deb
Message from Brian & Dottie Summerlin
July 2, 2016 11:11 PM
Our thoughts & prayers are with you, Nicole, and your family.
Much love,
Brian & Dottie
Much love,
Brian & Dottie
Message from Diane McBride
July 2, 2016 8:52 PM
So sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and your family during this time. Prayers are with you.
A candle was lit by Kathy (Mills) Snyder
on July 2, 2016 8:24 PM
A candle was lit by Jooi Vasa
on July 2, 2016 11:42 AM
A candle was lit by Tom and Joyce Peters
on July 2, 2016 2:06 AM
Message from Tom and Joyce Peters
July 2, 2016 2:06 AM
Don and Phyllis, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Such a young man who we are sure you all loved and will miss so much. We know the pain you must be feeling and pray for your strength at this time.
A candle was lit by Shelley and family. Prayers to Niki, Don and family
on July 1, 2016 11:00 PM
A candle was lit by Aunt Holly, Uncle Don and Addie
on July 1, 2016 9:51 PM
A candle was lit by Scott & Sandy Kernen
on July 1, 2016 6:23 PM
Message from amy McCollum
July 1, 2016 4:48 PM
Your son was so kind...always giving hugs and smiles. He's going to be greatly missed. Im very glad I got to know him .
A candle was lit by Amy McCollum
on July 1, 2016 4:44 PM
Message from Kathryn holmes
July 1, 2016 4:18 PM
So sorry to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to you Donny n Nikki. Prayers sent
A candle was lit by Bill & Linda Ulaszewski. Heartfelt condolences
on July 1, 2016 2:03 PM
Message from Diana Tachovaka
July 1, 2016 1:03 PM
So very sorry for your loss Nicki and Donald. You will be in my prayers. R.I.P Alec.
A candle was lit by Diana Tachovaka
on July 1, 2016 1:00 PM
A candle was lit by Deb Roos (Jason Fair's Mom)
on July 1, 2016 8:30 AM
A candle was lit by Jason McCarty
on July 1, 2016 8:08 AM
Message from Roxi
July 1, 2016 3:42 AM
Alec was amazing person I'm so glad I got to meet him during recovery on more than one occasion Alec has helped me and I've helped him I only knew him a few weeks and that was not long enough I'm so sorry for loss! He will truly be missed he had much will in him.
A candle was lit by Roxi stevens
on July 1, 2016 3:38 AM
A candle was lit by The Young Family
on July 1, 2016 2:48 AM
A candle was lit by Lori Herrick (Mohan)
on June 30, 2016 10:53 PM
A candle was lit by Sending love and prayer Kelly Chambers and family.
on June 30, 2016 10:47 PM
A candle was lit by Renee T. Praying for your family at the loss of your son.
on June 30, 2016 9:03 PM
A candle was lit by Selena Garcia
on June 30, 2016 8:22 PM
A candle was lit by Andrea and Joe Mistovich
on June 30, 2016 7:36 PM
A candle was lit by Mark, Christie, Hannah, Evan and Allie Chapple
on June 30, 2016 6:26 PM
A candle was lit by Linda Bearss-Adams
on June 30, 2016 6:02 PM
A candle was lit by LeAnn Starlin Nilsson
on June 30, 2016 12:44 PM
A candle was lit by Pat, Tom, and Tom Fritz - so sorry for your loss
on June 30, 2016 9:50 AM
A candle was lit by Uncle Len, Aunt Pat, Jeff, Josh and Jeremy
on June 30, 2016 7:54 AM
Message from Roseann & Don Burton
June 30, 2016 7:34 AM
We are so sorry for your loss.
A candle was lit by Roseann & Don
on June 30, 2016 7:32 AM
A candle was lit by The Domen Family- Billy, Kimmy, Haley and Troy.
on June 30, 2016 6:59 AM
A candle was lit by Chrissy , Dave and Nick Priem
on June 29, 2016 10:38 PM
A candle was lit by With deepest sympathy, Diana Smith
on June 29, 2016 5:15 PM
A candle was lit by Krista, Nathan, & Paxton Reed
on June 29, 2016 3:47 PM
A candle was lit by With our deepest sympathies , The Schiffbauer Family
on June 29, 2016 3:36 PM
A candle was lit by Mom & Dad
on June 29, 2016 2:11 PM
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