54 years was not nearly enough to share with you. You were such a blessing to us always. Love Dad

We will always miss you. Three pats mean I love you.

In today's mail was a card from Claudia; I was excited to receive what I assumed was the Souser Family's annual Thanksgiving Letter, which I look forward to receiving and reading every year. Although I moved from Simi Valley to Sacramento in 1994, the Sousers have remained close to my heart throughout the years. They are my dear friends. Through our annual exchange of Thanksgiving and Christmas Letters and photos, we kept abreast of what's going on with our families; I felt close to them, despite the 402-mile distance. I was at Claudia's baby shower when she was pregnant with Kelsey! I had the pleasure of spending time with them in Camarillo when Doyle and I worked together at Lincoln Property Company in Westlake Village. I was in shock and disbelief when I read the card, learning for the first time that Doyle was one of those who did not survive the Metrolink crash. I remember looking at the photo of the wreckage on the Sacramento Bee with my children, and prayed for those who perished and for those who survived. There was not a list of fatalities - I was unaware, until today, that a dear friend, Doyle, was among them. This news overwhelmed me with grief. I know that the Souser Family is very strong, however, with the holidays coming up, I can only imagine what they are going through. Doyle was one of the kindest, gentlest, grounded and brightest man I know. His honesty, integrity, humility, optimism, his commitment to his family, his work ethics, his sense of humor...all these admirable traits, and many more, make him a "rare species" in today's world and I know that everyone whose life he has touched, including mine, will miss him greatly. He lived a great life on earth and I know he is looking down on us, from heaven, letting us know that eternal life with God is even better!

Claudia, Kelsey, Zach & Mackenzie, you are in our hearts and prayers! God bless you!
- Wilma, Sabine, Benjamin & Cambria

We just found out about Ron last night when I spoke to Aunt Peggy. We are very sorry and all your coisins in New York are praying for Ron and his family.
Please e-mail me when you get a chance.
Jerry Sheridan (GFSHERIDAN@YAHOO.COM)

I was so pleased to find the card from the Souser house in my box tonight--and so shocked when I opened it and found out that I wouldn't be talking to Doyle this year, or anytime this side of the Kingdom. Doyle was always my hero since we met at UNR--for so many of the reasons listed above. I very much appreciated his ability to make friends, to serve others, his love of his Lord and his family, and his ability join forces with his wife to make a home that was a beacon for many others. My thoughts and prayers go with you and yours.

All I know is that Jared and Jordan are the brothers left behind to try to keep this family together!!! Let's make sure that we support them in what ever they do.! Angela you have raised wonderful sons I only hope I can say that someday about my boys. Love them and support them, no matter what they do in there life. Just as a MOM!!!!! I don't have the answers, wish I did. I wish you happines and peace someday. I hate the phrase he's in a better place what about the ones he left behind, he had a wonderful future!! Don"t forget the sons that are here by your side? They need you right now

the pain does not fade as the days past..its the total opposite. I miss you daddy.

Doyle was one of my best friends when we attended Colorado State University in the early 70's. We lost touch when he moved to California and I moved to Texas. I always looked forward to his Thanksgiving card and the absolute joy and comfort he found in his family and faith. I wish I could have said goodbye but who ever has the chance, really? He was kind and wise and solid. A real man with a gentle soul. He enriched the World. I pray for the comfort and solace of his family who I've never met but whose pain I feel. They will never forget what a wonderful man Doyle was and neither will I.

To the Hefter family and Stephanie.
i still to this day can not accept the truth to this tragedy. stephanie i give you the most props ever for being able to keep looking forward. myself, having a boyfriend of over 2 years, would not know what to do if something this horrible would hit my life. it is horrible that anyone would have to live such a short life, but atleast we know jacob was able to fall in love, and know the feeling of always having someone. one of the most important things in life. Jacob blessed and was envied by many, and will forever be. my love and respect goes out to both the Hefter and Guitierez families. may god keep you all strong. and keep all your heads high, so jacob may see his beautiful family and loved ones faces.

My heart goes out to ALL of the Hefter family, losing a child & a brother has to be the worst, but my heart really goes out to Stephanie, she lost her boyfriend, her best friend, her rock, her comfort, her future, her everything, because Jacob was her life, she is so in love with him as he was with her, they had so many plans for their life they were going to live together forever & now she has nothing. We all miss Jacob so much, but I'm sure his family & Stephanie miss him more than any of us will ever know, their lives will NEVER be the same again.