My thoughts and prayers go out to the Chao family. I never met Yi but its evident enough that he was a very caring, loving family oriented man. I think this hits a lil close to home for me because my parents are also from Cambodia and it saddens me that his life had to end this way. But just know that hes in a better place & that maybe now he will have that chance to visit home again. God Bless.

I want to express my deepest sympathy to the Remata family as well as the Nieves family. The nieves family has always been part of the Medina family. We were always at thier house. The Nieves was the party house. Every one wanted to be there. You always felt at home and very welcomed. When dad (Joe Medina) woke me up on Saturday morning to give me the news about Dee Dee I was shocked!Our family is grief stricken and want you to know that you are in our prayers.

I'm glad that we had the opportunity to see her during our family bar b que on July 5th. The family killed a pig for the gathering and even though it was very hot that day we all enjoyed one another. I have a beautiful picture that I took of Dee Dee smiling sitting with Evelyn and Tony.

Que Dios la tenga en su santa Gloria!

God bless each and everyone of you and know that we are here if you need us.

We love you all,

The Maldonado's and the Medina family

I had the pleasure of growing up with Mr. Pompel's son, Cliff & I am blessed to have had the chance to know their family. I remember, in Jr High, thinking Mr. Pompel didn't work becuase every time I turned around he was at our school, morning, mid-day, after school. When we got to High School he was still there, countless times you could find him in front of Royal High chatting with Mrs Hatton or Mr Jackson. He was our Mike Alcala of Parents, always there, always supporting us, some how he knew just about every kids name, & always had a wise crack to make you smile, or a ride home (my personal favorite, right Cliff)!

Now that I am a parent myself I realize that he was just an amazing human being, the most dedicated parent I have ever met, and an advocate for ANY situation... always the first one going head first to defend you! I use to laugh when I would flip TV channels & see him at city counsel meetings, like he was a fixture, but I know he just loved his community.

He will be greatly missed & was put in this world to teach everyone he touched (a LOT of peolpe) a good lesson. I think if Mr. Pompel could talk to you right now he would tell you a funny story just see you smile one last time.

Mr. Long was a wonderful teacher. He was quite a character that brought laughter. I have many great memories of him and his classes. Though a sad time for his family and friends, I know he's enjoying heaven. There's a peace in that. The Long family is in our thoughts and prayers. I graduated from Grace in '99.

I will remember family gatherings, births, celebrations and joyful Christmas celebrations at Jeff and Angela's house. Last night, I found two very special photos that I took at Christmas last year. One of you, Diane, Danny and Landen Lee sitting on the stairs. You were watching everyone open their presents, looking at your family with the glow, love and contentment that only a parent and grandparent can understand. The other, a picture of you side by side with Jeff in the kitchen at yet another happy family celebration. I will make sure that Diane and Jeff get copies. I remember like yesterday, our last conversation. You declared how much you loved your family and your dog. I will miss you and I am so heartbroken that the next family gathering will be to honor your memory. Peace be with you Buck.

Paul was a wonderful man! My heart stopped when I heard the news. He taught my brother and I English, Typing, and Bible at Grace Brethren. We both miss him dearly. We have wonderful memories of him and his kind heart. The world has lost a true Angel!

Dear Mrs. Belen Villalobos

As everyone else i saw Mrs. Villalobos waitng to be contacted by her daughter Maria Elena, as a mother of a 18 yr old Boy i felt your pain, i could feel myself stop breathing when you cryed not knowing. I had almost an experience like that with my son, but not as tragic as yours, but i stepped in your shoes that day of not knowing, and all i can say is that you are a brave women, i am deeply sadden, by the news of your daughter's death, and it sadden our whole family, i will pray for you to have peace of mind, only god knows the reason for everthing, i will always remember her not by her death but by the way she was full of life and the things she wanted to acomplish, i hope someone out will use her designs and make her dream come true for her.

Friday was just like any other day at work. We worked, we laughed and we talked. As he did everyday, Chris came to my desk asking me if I brought my lunch. I said no, but I was going to order for pick up. Our lunch was everyday at 1pm, and at 12:55 I was still at my desk taking a call. Chris came over and pointed at his watch, telling me to hurry up and go. He teased and laughed at me when I came back at 1:20, telling him that I couldn't find parking near the restaurant. At 3:30, Chris came over to my desk to say bye and we left each other with 'Have a great weekend, see you on Monday'. But before he left, I told him that he needed a hair cut.

Walking through the doors at work on Monday and seeing his empty chair was a difficult thing to do. I miss him looking over the walls of my cubical to say good morning, I miss our daily talks and daily lunches.

I am so terribly sorry to Sharon and the girls. I know how much he loved all 3 of you. My deepest sympathy to his parents, brothers and family. Chris was a great guy, who loved life, his family, friends and extended a helping hand to anyone in need. He will be forever missed.

Although Pete was not "techinacally" my brother, we were raised as siblings together after the death of his mother when he was very young. I am blessed to have had him as one of my brothers and to know him as a friend and believer. He was always so fun to be around and he was such a kidder. My fondest memories as a child were the games we used to play on each other in the family. Tag was our favorite game and always I will remember those words "I got ya back". You could never be sure when the next "tag" would come! And as life has moved forward and we have moved around I still can come straight back to that place in my heart the moment I hear his voice and that sweet way he would say my name. He was such a loving brother and husband, father and son and his life was a testment of God's love and grace. Thank you all for your prayers and concern for our family, it is greatly felt and appriciated. I know it would honor Pete for him to see how much he was loved.
and Pete, "I'll get you back".

When my Mom asked me if I knew an Aiken from Roy-Hart, I said that name sounds familiar. I am a 1984 Roy-Hart graduate and I looked in my yearbook and found Chris who was in the 8th grade in 1984. He looked very familiar. My thoughts and prayers go out to Chris's families on the East and West coast. I am so sorry for your loss. It sounded like Chris was a great guy.

God Bless,

Nancy Arlington Martin