How does one family put into words what has transpired on this site over the past several weeks? There are not enough words to thank each and every one of you TGers. The Surtees family (myself, my wife Liz, grandchildren Christopher, Kelsey, and Justin) have witnessed generosity, caring, thoughts, prayers, and kindness beyond what we would have ever imagined -- it has been overwhelming to say the least. My entire family read through the many posts regarding Chris' passing, and I don't know how many times we shared tears after reading these heartwarming posts.
Thank you just doesn't seem like enough, but please know that we are grateful and want to thank all of you so very much.
Children shouldn't go before their parents -- especially the only child in such a tragic way. My prayers reach out to all those that have lost children because I now know how very, very hard it is.
Thank you.
Larry, Liz, Christopher, Kelsey and Justin
RIP Chris
Larry, it is good to see you back here again. I spoke with Justin a few times after I spoke with you through the site here. I hope everyone is doing well. You don't know how often I thought of you all, and it's good to see you back.
Kerry
Hopefully time will help with the pain. And you're right, children shouldn't go before their parents.
Prayers still your way....
Larry I can't come close to imagining what the loss of Chris feels like for you and your family.
But everything that has transpired since will hopefully allow you all some measure of peace in knowing that Chris' life had a major impact on such a large multitude of people.
My prayers continue for all who loved Chris and for the healing of your hearts.
God bless,Mudd
My thoughts are with your family Larry. These are very tough times, but you must cherish all of the fond memories of what a wonderful person Chris was to everyone and anyone. So very sorry for you loss.
David Sisamis
Larry I think of you and your family often. The only thing I can offer is hold fast to each other and support each other.
I would have loved to meet Chris, from our posts back and forth, I really liked him.
Prayers sent from ours to yours.
God is faithful! He'll not put on us more than we can bear.
Hey Larry, Liz, Christopher, (the gorgeous) Kelsey, & Justin...time will heal the wounds but won't dull the memory...my continued prayers go out to you guys.. :wavey: :campfire:
My thoughts are with you daily Larry. With you and the kids. Hope to see you soon. Jack
It's not just time that heals your pain but how you spend that time. I know you will be doing wonderful things for Chris's memory and your grandchildrens future.
It's not what you reap but what you sow and you and Chris have sown much together on TradGang and we all thank you for that.
The very best to you and your family ... Ken
The prayers continue Larry, as you know.
Having recently come back to the gang, I never had the opportunity to meet Chris but have come to know him just a little through writings of the kind people here.
I quote Elkken above as he says: "you and Chris have sown much together on TradGang"
It is we that should give thanks to you and your family for sharing the goodness of your lives here.
From my family to yours flows a warm and loving peace.
Thoughts have been with you guys!
Larry,
You all are in my thoughts daily and I continue to have prayers for you all. I sure have enjoyed our emails and talks on the phone recently. It's sure is easy to see how Chris was such a gracious and caring person, after getting to know you. May the Lord bless and comfort your family.
My best,
Lanier
your family will be more near than ever,your pain is mine.God Bless your family.
We'd all take on part of your burden if we could. I'm still very sorry for the death of Chris. I think maybe there's a ray of sunlight visible in your post, though...and that's a very good thing to see. Chris would approve.
Larry,
You and your family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Ron
God Belss you & your family through this trying time.
God bless
I too continue to pray for you and yours. Words can't express the feelings. God Bless you sir!
Matt
Prayers continue here also.
We have a brotherhood here that is amazing. The last few times I sat in my treestand after the accident I thought of Chris and wondered if he could feel the cold, see the birds and maybe somehow guide my arrow if loosed. I don't even know Chris, never met him. Yet bowhunting made us brothers. The loss of your son has made trad gangers even closer Sir, and for that you can be proud.
God bless you and your family.
TJ
I know how much a Father loves his children. I do not even want to imagine the grief of losing one, but I will say that God gives us hope. This is a powerful scripture when dealing with death, I thought I would share it. God Bless.
1 Thessalonians 4
13But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
14For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
15For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
16For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
18Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
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I think of Chris everytime I use my tru center tool that I bought from him in the classifieds.
I've said it before,it was a pleasure meeting you and Kelsey and Koa.Come back up to VT anytime. :thumbsup:
God bless and continued healing for the family
Larry we are your extended Family and you are always in our prayers.
Larry...still thinkin about you and your family everyday. I wish you all the best wishes I can to continue to heal and get through. Only time..., only time.
Larry,
I think of you and Chris almost daily. I know he is with God and is smiling down on all of this. It was an honor to share the hunt with you at Solana and I felt Chris's presence the entire time I was there. Hold tight to family. I pray for you and yours daily.
Danny
larry i think you know what i think of you and your family and for the Greatest pain that no one should experince love ya Bro Give Liz a hug for me. see you in september. Jeff
REading the posts and remembering one brief time spent at Ray's with Chris, I'm assured that it is we who have been blessed!
We are never as tall as when we are on our knees.
Chris' untimely death brought us all to our knees and into the light.
Prayers continue!
Hi, I am Kelly, Justin's mother. I would like to thank everyone for their prayers for Justin, Larry, Chris, Kelsey and Liz. No words can express the compassion and generosity that has been expressed here. Your feelings have been deeply felt and appreciated.
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QuoteOriginally posted by Larry Surtees:
Children shouldn't go before their parents -- especially the only child in such a tragic way. My prayers reach out to all those that have lost children because I now know how very, very hard it is.
I can't image...
Larry,
Our prayers continue for you and your family....always.
God Bless, Pierre and Jean-Pierre and family