Comments on: Guest Book

By: Baron Howe

Baron Howe — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:54:49 +0000

Barbara, family and all who loved Dan,

I have fond memories of Dan, a confident kid with skills at life and on the field. My memories are from ages ago – but they are standing memories that I ache at having to recollect upon following the news of his tragic loss…

His smile was infectious, his humor witty and his presence in a room was felt immediately.

My sincere and heart felt wishes

So wonderful to see the Community around the Slarve family come together in such a fashion.

Peace

Baron Howe

By: Mark Skeva

Mark Skeva — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:03:21 +0000

Dear Barbara and Family,

Although we did not know one another please know that you and your family are in our prayers.

We pray that almighty God continues to give you strength, peace and comfort always. A donation from our family has been made to yours to hopefully help you for whatever you may need.

With God’s Blessings,

The Skeva Family

By: Esther Min

Esther Min — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:32:15 +0000

Hi Barbara,

This is Esther, Tyler’s mom from Nate’s preschool. I’m so sorry for the loss of your husband. I had no idea. You are so brave and courageous!

Please let me know if there is anyway I can help. I know Tyler loves Nate and would love to have him over…so if you ever want us to watch him, please feel free to ask.

Btw, I am hard of hearing so if you told me, I probably didn’t hear it. So sorry!

We will be praying for your family.

Esther and Tyler

By: Mark Hearn

Mark Hearn — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:13:42 +0000

While I do no tknow you personally your story touched me and my family. We pray that your wealth of friends and faith will lead you forward as Dan is with the Lord serving.

I was moved by the outpouring of personal & financial support and friendship by the community and that it brings joy and renewed faith in life and jesus as you work to heal and move ahead as you raise your beautifull childeren.

By: Jenn Philips

Jenn Philips — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:13:39 +0000

Barbara and Family,

You and your family have been in our thoughts and prayers ever since we heard of this tragic accident. We just found this website and thought we would share our heartfelt sympathy for your family. Here is a Bible verse that is special to us.

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and mountains quake with their surging. There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.”
Psalm 46:1-4

The Philips Family

By: John Champoux

John Champoux — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:01:25 +0000

Barbara, I was deeply touched by the story I read in my local newspaper “Lesson in Kindness.” Being a parent and seeing the photo of you with Nathan, Rachel, and Taylor realy touched my heart. I will keep your family in my prayers and always know that you and the little ones have many angels watching over you.

By: Kevin Stevenson

Kevin Stevenson — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 01:46:11 +0000

Barbara, I too was shocked when I first read this story a few days ago. After quite a while, I had again started seeing Dan periodically at the gym. The last time I saw him he invited me to get together for raquetball. And he probably didn’t know how much how I truly appreciated that thought. He was a sincerely kind person, and I’m very sorry that this happened to you, the family, and all the friends.

By: Mary Graham

Mary Graham — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 06:52:04 +0000

Although you don’t know me, the Rick Hurd article hit home with me. You see, it was just less than 3 weeks ago that my own husband of nearly 18 years passed away of the very same condition – a pulmonary embolism. He too had piercing blue eyes and was a wonderful man with a loving and generous spirit. My heart aches for you and your family as well as for myself – for I know also what it truly is to love and lose someone so unexpectedly and so unfairly. I will pray for you and your sweet children and thank God for the incredible outpouring of love and family support we’ve both received. God bless.

By: Daniel's Mother

Daniel's Mother — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 03:53:51 +0000

Thank you all. The love and support our family has received is a wonderful tribute to Daniel. I read the comments and know the kind of person he was. I received a card from a former co-worker and she wrote, “God should have included some unwritten law that children should never die before their parents.” He gave so much and took so little it is very difficult and painful to comprehend he is gone. I was the lucky mother to have shared his 37 years and see how he grew into such a loving father, proud husband, loyal friend, and special son. I will miss Daniels blue eyes always that always sparkled as a little boy, and his pretty blond hair. He lives now through his children and will always be loved and never never forgotten. His brothers Andrew and Alex miss Dan seeing and talking to him every day, and Alex reminds me that life is not fair, Dan was unlucky, and he was cheated of the joys his children and wife gave him daily, I know that he is crying too, I love you son, and miss you terrible! Mom

By: John Belluardo

John Belluardo — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:45:09 +0000

Barbara,
I did not know Dan but I play in the same softball league and was deeply saddened to learn of your loss. I do know that his spirit will live on forever in the hearts and minds of family and friends left behind. You have a beautiful family and that is an inspiration to the rest of us.

You are blessed,
John Belluardo