I'm reminded of a scene from "Meet Joe Black" where Anthony Hopkins asks Brad Pitt "Should I be afraid (of death)" and Brad Pitt answers back, "Not a man like you"...Well I am certain that Mr. Long was not afraid of dying because he knew, like the rest of us, where he would end up...in Heaven!!! Mr. Long was my English and Math teacher at Grace Brethren Jr. High from 1988-1991. I remember him and Mrs. Long back at Indian Hills Christian Academy when Mrs. Long was my 2nd grade teacher...such good memories...my deepest sympathy goes out the the Long Family in this time of sorrow...you'll be forever missed on this earth Mr. Long, but we will see you again. Thank you for everything you taught me.

God's work through Paul's life has been made so evident over the past few weeks. Paul himself would not have believed it if we could have told him how much God would be able to use a time like this.

Working and coaching with Paul, Karen and Devin for 12 years at Grace Brethren, I can confidently say that I never knew a man who was more comfortable NOT conforming to this world as Paul was. He was truly a man of integrity. From his sense of humor to his style of coaching, he stayed true and honored God through his actions. His life-long lessons and Biblical applications will be with us forever. I wish I had Paul as a teacher through High School. Thank God for Paul Long and his family!

To the Grace Family,

I did not know Ron, but from what I have learned of him he sounds like he was an amazing man and a wonderful teacher. As a fellow educator, I salute him and wish all the blessings in the world on his family, friends, and students. May God grant you the strength and love to get through this very difficult time.

This crash was such a horrific event-my deepest condolences go out to each and every person who lost someone close to them.

He is at peace now. God bless him.

All my love.

wow i cant believe mr grace has died !! mr grace was a very nice man who was always deticated to his job he was always out of his way to help students!i just left roosvelet last year class of 2008!! and i was very close of not graduating with the help of mr grace i did , mr grace was he best counselor there not only a good counselor a good freind!!u will be missed mr grace by many of us students!!U WERE THE BEST!!I WILL MISS YOU!R.I.P MR GRACE!

to my lovely grandpa you were nice to the family we all love you we miss you i hope you rest in peace.

I was very blessed to have know Mr. Souser my whole life. He was a father figure to me and one of my fathers oldest friends. He was solid in his faith and devoted to his family. I will miss many things about him, from his loving smile to the tassels on his shoes! May God bless the Souser family~ our prayers will never stop.

Dear Bev, my heart is so heavy to think you are gone. The thoughts of our times together and the memories of your beautiful voice will be with me always. Thank you for your loving words and giant kind heart. Your girls are so much you that we will all cherish you through them.
Tina, know that you are the epitome of your mother's strength and resilience.
Nicki, you gave your mother the love of her life, Kingston. You hold your mother's heart each time you hold him.

I did not know Walt or his loving family, but I am a sister in Christ. May the God of all comfort, comfort you now and always and may you know that the body of Christ is carrying you in prayer.

..."when we all get to heaven what a day of rejoicing it will be"

I just returned home this evening from Paris and heard of the news. I would just like to say what an honor it is to have been able to meet Mr. Spacey (a.k.a. Matt's dad). Although I didn't get to spend a lot of time with him, I did enjoy his company and loved to talk trains with him as well. He was always very welcoming and a pleasure to be around.

My prayers for comfort and deepest sympathy go out to all of his friends and family.

Mr. Paul Long was the fewest childhood teachers I remain contact with. I had him as my English, Math, Bible and PE teacher from 1987 - 1993. There was no doubt of his love for God and for his students. He demonstrated a professional relationship with each of his students, and a sincere passion for each of us to succeed. I also had him as my Choir teacher back in elementary school at Indian Hills Christian Academy. Mrs. Long, Karen was also my 2nd grade teacher! And when I graduated highschool, I was supposed to address him by his first name, but every time I see him, I still address him as Mr. Long.

Mrs. Long and Devon,
May the peace of our Lord be with you during these times. Mr. Long is now home with our Lord. God bless you both!

Eddie