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We are heartbroken for your family. Our prayer is that God's healing hand will ease the pain, as well as the knowledge that Clint touched many lives during his short time in his earthly life. We are certain he will continue to touch lives positively even in death. We love you and lift up prayers for all of you. His work is finished, and our hope is to join him in heaven when our work is done.
I had Clint, as did several men at the Smart Road Congregation, as a student in the Wednesday evening Bible class during the summer months. Clint frequently had keen insight into the scriptures. We always pushed each other towards greater knowledge and understanding of God's word.
I always enjoyed keeping tabs on him during his first year at Rolla. In fact, we were discussing his fall semester's schedule two days prior to his passing.
Yet in spite of our collective sorrow, we can praise God whom I am supremely confident has already said to Clint, "Well done thou good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Lord." See ya later Clint.
Clint was a memorable student in every way. Because he presented such extraordinary oral presentations during his junior year in my English class, I asked him to demonstrate a presentation to my junior classes during his senior year. He did so graciously and was an exemplary role model. I will always remember his intelligence, his amazing vocabulary, and his rich and resonant voice. Please accept my sincere sympathy for your tragic loss.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Clint was a very promising student and a wonderful member of the Chancellor's Leadership Academy. We will certainly miss him. I will be praying for his family during this difficult time.
Deepest sympathy!
I am deeply saddened by the news of Clint's death. He was a wonderful person and student.
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August 17, 2010
Dear Rick & Family. Aug 10 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
may God bless and keep you all.
Inchristian love Crit & Marlene
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
may God bless and keep you all.
Inchristian love Crit & Marlene
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August 16, 2010
Dear Lynn and Rick, My heart aches for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You and all who loved Clint. You
HP friend, Patty Dick
HP friend, Patty Dick
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August 10, 2010
Dearest Rick and Lynn,
How often through each day we think of you and pray for you. This physical distance between us knows no bounds in God as He hears us here and cradles you there. Please feel the prayers from so many as your names are lifted up high. We love you.
How often through each day we think of you and pray for you. This physical distance between us knows no bounds in God as He hears us here and cradles you there. Please feel the prayers from so many as your names are lifted up high. We love you.
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Dave and Janet Gentry,
Pima, Arizona
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July 28, 2010
Dear Rick & Lynn & Family,
Our most heart-felt sympathy goes out to you all and we pray that you will find comfort from above and in knowing that Clint is "safe in the arms of Jesus". You all are in our thoughts and prayers. In Christian Love,
Dear Rick & Lynn & Family,
Our most heart-felt sympathy goes out to you all and we pray that you will find comfort from above and in knowing that Clint is "safe in the arms of Jesus". You all are in our thoughts and prayers. In Christian Love,
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Pat & Melinda Funke, Irene Finney,
Villa Park, Illinois
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July 26, 2010
Dear Sparks family,
I had Clint for some classes in 6th grade. I can picture his serious little face. :) What a gentleman he was always. I am so sorry for your loss and I will be praying for your family's strength.
Dara (Cheek) Giuliani
I had Clint for some classes in 6th grade. I can picture his serious little face. :) What a gentleman he was always. I am so sorry for your loss and I will be praying for your family's strength.
Dara (Cheek) Giuliani
July 26, 2010
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Dear Rick, Lynn and family,
Our hearts, prayers & sincere sympathy go out to you on the loss of your son, Clint. May his memories bring some comfort and your strong faith sustain you in the days to come. God bless and keep you.
in Christian love,
Our hearts, prayers & sincere sympathy go out to you on the loss of your son, Clint. May his memories bring some comfort and your strong faith sustain you in the days to come. God bless and keep you.
in Christian love,
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Paul & Kathie Boley,
Three Rivers, California
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July 26, 2010
Dear Sparks family
The first day I met Clint was on a wendnesday night at church I sat next to him in the bible class that we were in and the teacher (who is the pulpit preacher) made a statement on some thing and clint called him out on it and was right! Thats when I knew clint was a strong christian man.So I talked with him that night after class and we imediately became friends. Every time I talked to Clint he always had something wise to say and was always fun to be around. Clint was the only christian friend I have ever had that has challenged me in my faith and is still challenging me today.I just hope you know you raised Clint right and he is one of the best examples of how a young christian man should be.Clint was four years older than I am and Lord willing when I am nineteen I hope I can be like clint to some fifteen year old boy somewhere.You where great parents to clint I know that because he talked of you highly.Clint is in Heaven and is with the Lord right now waiting for us to finish our race here on this earth.God bless you for all of your hard work.Clint finished his race and know has the reward of being with GOD in heaven he has a mansion a robe and a crown. I am deeply saddend and can't imagian the sorrow and hurt that you feel but Clint would want us to be happy for him right now.Clint was like a brother to me and I am saddend to lose him phisically but I am exited to meet him again someday soon in heaven.
With christian love and smpathy,
Zach Sowers
The first day I met Clint was on a wendnesday night at church I sat next to him in the bible class that we were in and the teacher (who is the pulpit preacher) made a statement on some thing and clint called him out on it and was right! Thats when I knew clint was a strong christian man.So I talked with him that night after class and we imediately became friends. Every time I talked to Clint he always had something wise to say and was always fun to be around. Clint was the only christian friend I have ever had that has challenged me in my faith and is still challenging me today.I just hope you know you raised Clint right and he is one of the best examples of how a young christian man should be.Clint was four years older than I am and Lord willing when I am nineteen I hope I can be like clint to some fifteen year old boy somewhere.You where great parents to clint I know that because he talked of you highly.Clint is in Heaven and is with the Lord right now waiting for us to finish our race here on this earth.God bless you for all of your hard work.Clint finished his race and know has the reward of being with GOD in heaven he has a mansion a robe and a crown. I am deeply saddend and can't imagian the sorrow and hurt that you feel but Clint would want us to be happy for him right now.Clint was like a brother to me and I am saddend to lose him phisically but I am exited to meet him again someday soon in heaven.
With christian love and smpathy,
Zach Sowers
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Zach Sowers,
rolla, Missouri
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July 25, 2010
Dearest Brother, and Sister in Christ,
From the moment we met Clint we knew what a beautiful spirit he had. He had such a wonderful way about him. Out going, engaging, and so fun to be with.
We met Clint while he was here in Rolla, and enjoyed having him in our home. He spoke like so few do. He had the zealousness of a disciple, the ability to tenderly express God's word in engaging ways, and challenged the comfort zone to grow in understanding, and encouraged application. Our conversatins with him were always centerd around what mattered most to him, the bible. What a heavy heart we have, and send our deepest regrests. Still in shock, Clint in his passing has reminded us of all of the things we take for granted. He has also left us speachless in a good way, as we question one another in this family of eight. What mark have we made on life to impact the Kingdom of Heaven like Clint did? The answers are all the same. We want to be like Clint and accomplish much in a short period of time. Not for our own selfishness, but for the exact reasons that Clint lived his life.... For the Glory of the Father, for the love of our Savior, and for the lost who need our example.
Our Father who art in Heaven has called His wonder Saint home to be in glory. You did such a wonderful job raising Clint. May the Holy Spirit guide you, and in your greatest times of weakness may you remember that the Lord is our Shepherd, and we shall not be in want.
May God bless you, and may the sweet words that all have shared about Clint sustain you.
Love and prayers,
The Sowers Family, S. Hwy 63 COC
From the moment we met Clint we knew what a beautiful spirit he had. He had such a wonderful way about him. Out going, engaging, and so fun to be with.
We met Clint while he was here in Rolla, and enjoyed having him in our home. He spoke like so few do. He had the zealousness of a disciple, the ability to tenderly express God's word in engaging ways, and challenged the comfort zone to grow in understanding, and encouraged application. Our conversatins with him were always centerd around what mattered most to him, the bible. What a heavy heart we have, and send our deepest regrests. Still in shock, Clint in his passing has reminded us of all of the things we take for granted. He has also left us speachless in a good way, as we question one another in this family of eight. What mark have we made on life to impact the Kingdom of Heaven like Clint did? The answers are all the same. We want to be like Clint and accomplish much in a short period of time. Not for our own selfishness, but for the exact reasons that Clint lived his life.... For the Glory of the Father, for the love of our Savior, and for the lost who need our example.
Our Father who art in Heaven has called His wonder Saint home to be in glory. You did such a wonderful job raising Clint. May the Holy Spirit guide you, and in your greatest times of weakness may you remember that the Lord is our Shepherd, and we shall not be in want.
May God bless you, and may the sweet words that all have shared about Clint sustain you.
Love and prayers,
The Sowers Family, S. Hwy 63 COC
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Shele Sowers,
Rolla, Missouri
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July 25, 2010
Dear Rick and Lynn, My family and I are so sorry for your loss. We worshiped with Clint at the 63 South congregation in Rolla. We were very impressed with his knowledge of the scriptures and his overall maturity. There was one time that I can remember he was asked to head the table at a moments notice and gave the most eloquent and touching talk that I had heard in a while. I had actually declined because I hadn't had time to prepare anything. His example inspired me to increase my knowledge and study harder.
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Craig Huffstutler,
Rolla, Missouri
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July 25, 2010
I attended a funeral yesterday in the same funeral home as your son's. I never had the joy of knowing your son but I can tell how many friends and loved ones he had by the amount of people that were there yesterday to pay their respects. God bless your family; he sounds like he was a wonderful young man.
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Sonya Jones,
KC, Missouri
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July 24, 2010
Dear Rick and Lynn,
I know their are no words that I can say to take away your pain. I search for something in my heart to share to inspire you both, yet it weeps for you. So I ask God in prayer to send the Holy Spirit to comfort your hearts, mind and spirit knowing that our God understands you first hand as he lost his only son on the cross. He feels your pain and he wants you to know that a mansion was built for your son far above all, that we can only imagine. Clint is in the arms of Jesus and his first father in heaven who needed his saint to come home.
My Love To You All,
Sheryl
I know their are no words that I can say to take away your pain. I search for something in my heart to share to inspire you both, yet it weeps for you. So I ask God in prayer to send the Holy Spirit to comfort your hearts, mind and spirit knowing that our God understands you first hand as he lost his only son on the cross. He feels your pain and he wants you to know that a mansion was built for your son far above all, that we can only imagine. Clint is in the arms of Jesus and his first father in heaven who needed his saint to come home.
My Love To You All,
Sheryl
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Sheryl Hartley,
Overland Park, Kansas
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July 24, 2010
Dear Sparks family,
It was such a wonderful privilege, joy, and blessing to have Clint as a brother and friend while he worshiped with us at 63 S. Church of Christ. The devotion and fire that he had for the Lord was truly astounding and is a great example for me and all who knew him. He will be in our memories and I look forward to that sweet day when we will all meet again to live together with our Lord forever.
In Christian love,
It was such a wonderful privilege, joy, and blessing to have Clint as a brother and friend while he worshiped with us at 63 S. Church of Christ. The devotion and fire that he had for the Lord was truly astounding and is a great example for me and all who knew him. He will be in our memories and I look forward to that sweet day when we will all meet again to live together with our Lord forever.
In Christian love,
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Allison Sowers,
Rolla, Missouri
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July 24, 2010
Dear Rick and Lynn, and the rest of the family, Are prayers are with you just as you receive the witness of Clint's faith and trust in the Lord. "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles," 2 Cor. 1:3-4a. Dan and Gaylene Green
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Dan Green,
Kirksville, Missouri
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July 24, 2010
To the parents and family of Clint,
We are very sorry to hear of Clint's passing. We were fortunate to meet him and know what a wonderful christian young man he was. We didn't know him very long but his faith and knowledge came out quickly when you heard him and spoke with him. We meet with the Highway 63 S Church of Christ in Rolla.
We are very sorry to hear of Clint's passing. We were fortunate to meet him and know what a wonderful christian young man he was. We didn't know him very long but his faith and knowledge came out quickly when you heard him and spoke with him. We meet with the Highway 63 S Church of Christ in Rolla.
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Jack and Bonnie Breuer,
Saint James, Missouri
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July 24, 2010
Dear Lynn and Rick, I am sorry I never knew your son; he sounds like a wonderful young man and I know you are proud of him. May God bless you and uphold you at this time of sorrow. We know Clint is absent from the body but present with the Lord and you will see him again.
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Paula Waterworth Waldowski,
Springfield, Missouri
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July 24, 2010
Dear Rick & Lynn & Family,
Our prayers go out to your family in this time of need.God Bless You all.
In Christian Love, Steve & Loretta Rickner Lee's Summit, MO.
Our prayers go out to your family in this time of need.God Bless You all.
In Christian Love, Steve & Loretta Rickner Lee's Summit, MO.
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Steve & Loretta Rickner,
Lees Summit, Missouri
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July 24, 2010
Dear Rick and Lynn and the rest of the family, My heart and prayers are with you at this time. I will look forward to getting to know Clint better soon! May God be praised for what he did in Clint's life. Love, Laura Deister
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Laura Deister,
San Jose, California
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July 24, 2010
Dear Wonderful Sparks Family--
We are so very sorry for your tremendous loss. We are members of the Lord's Body that were blessed to have worshiped with Brother Clint at the 63 South Church in Rolla, MO. There are no words we can use to properly express our sympathy. It was a great gift to have been on the receiving end of some of Brother Clint's Bible knowledge and wisdom. He was truly a beautiful Saint. Thank you for teaching Clint about the Lord. It is because of your example and love that Clint is with the Lord now.
You have our most heart felt love.
Jerry and La Donna Combs
We are so very sorry for your tremendous loss. We are members of the Lord's Body that were blessed to have worshiped with Brother Clint at the 63 South Church in Rolla, MO. There are no words we can use to properly express our sympathy. It was a great gift to have been on the receiving end of some of Brother Clint's Bible knowledge and wisdom. He was truly a beautiful Saint. Thank you for teaching Clint about the Lord. It is because of your example and love that Clint is with the Lord now.
You have our most heart felt love.
Jerry and La Donna Combs
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Jerry & La Donna Combs,
Rolla, Missouri
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July 23, 2010
Dear Rick, Lynn, and Family,
What can we add to what has been said by others? Our hearts ache for you. But, the comforting thing is that Clint was a Christian and the remarks we have read show that he was a great example of what the Lord wants us to be as we walk upon His footstool. We know that the Lord will not give us more than we can bear, but sometimes the tests seem very difficult. We cannot get you off our minds, but know that the strength from God and the love of the brotherhood reaching out to you at this time in sympathy and prayers will see you through this stressful time. Words come so hard--we wish we were there to give you a hug. Our love and prayers, Richard and Jeannie Owens
Dear Rick, Lynn, and Family,
What can we add to what has been said by others? Our hearts ache for you. But, the comforting thing is that Clint was a Christian and the remarks we have read show that he was a great example of what the Lord wants us to be as we walk upon His footstool. We know that the Lord will not give us more than we can bear, but sometimes the tests seem very difficult. We cannot get you off our minds, but know that the strength from God and the love of the brotherhood reaching out to you at this time in sympathy and prayers will see you through this stressful time. Words come so hard--we wish we were there to give you a hug. Our love and prayers, Richard and Jeannie Owens
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Jeannie Owens,
Indianapolis, Indiana
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July 23, 2010
Dear Lynn and Rick, I am grieved for your personal loss and for all of ours as well. The one sermon I heard given by Clint was encouraging and powerful, a sample to me of his commitment & faith. I agree, most importantly, he was an active member of the Smart Rd COC and was working hard in Midwest Churches.
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Anita Bown,
San Jose, California
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July 23, 2010
Dear Sparks Family,
It is with sadness we write these condolences, but it is also with joy because of the knowledge that Clint was a faithful servant to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. May you find peace in your heart even through this time of deep sorrow knowing that Clint is in a beautiful place. We were blessed to have him as part of our family at 63 South Church of Christ in Rolla.
Love and prayers,
Jim and Linda Turner
It is with sadness we write these condolences, but it is also with joy because of the knowledge that Clint was a faithful servant to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. May you find peace in your heart even through this time of deep sorrow knowing that Clint is in a beautiful place. We were blessed to have him as part of our family at 63 South Church of Christ in Rolla.
Love and prayers,
Jim and Linda Turner
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July 23, 2010
Dear Rick,Lynn & family,
Sue and I were greatly saddened and shocked to learn of your loss. May the good Lord comfort all of you during this time of sadness and despair as only he can. All of you are very much in our thoughts and prayers.
Vik & Sue Reddy
Sue and I were greatly saddened and shocked to learn of your loss. May the good Lord comfort all of you during this time of sadness and despair as only he can. All of you are very much in our thoughts and prayers.
Vik & Sue Reddy
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Vik Reddy,
Itasca, Illinois
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July 23, 2010
Dear Sparks Family,
As a member of the 63 S. church of Christ in Rolla, I want to extend my sympathy and grief over Clint's passing. I want you to be comforted to know that Clint was a bright light for the Lord and provided refreshment and encouragement to those of the Faith, even to us that only knew him briefly. Thank you for bringing him up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. He will be truly missed here in Rolla.
My Deepest Condolences,
Jeff Massey (Rolla, MO)
As a member of the 63 S. church of Christ in Rolla, I want to extend my sympathy and grief over Clint's passing. I want you to be comforted to know that Clint was a bright light for the Lord and provided refreshment and encouragement to those of the Faith, even to us that only knew him briefly. Thank you for bringing him up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. He will be truly missed here in Rolla.
My Deepest Condolences,
Jeff Massey (Rolla, MO)
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July 23, 2010
Dear Rick, Lynn and family,
We have thought about you so very often since we heard of your great loss.Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with all of you.
Love,
Don and Wanda
Burkman and Family.
We have thought about you so very often since we heard of your great loss.Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with all of you.
Love,
Don and Wanda
Burkman and Family.
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July 23, 2010
Dear Rick, Lynn & Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I met your son at the Highway 63 South Church of Christ in Rolla. He worshiped there while he was in School at Missouri S&T. He was a good example of a Christian and challenged my faith in interesting ways. Be assured you raised a good man of God and he is with the departed saints in Abraham's bosom.
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Kwame Awuah-Offei,
Rolla, Missouri
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July 23, 2010
Dear Family of Clint,
We considered it a privilege to have Clint worship with us at 63 South while he attended MST in Rolla. We consider it a blessing to have known him. We appreciate his dedication to the Lord and the example he set for our children. We send our condolences to you.
We considered it a privilege to have Clint worship with us at 63 South while he attended MST in Rolla. We consider it a blessing to have known him. We appreciate his dedication to the Lord and the example he set for our children. We send our condolences to you.
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Walter & Pam Williams and family,
Rolla, Missouri
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July 23, 2010
Rick & Lynn & Family, My sympathy goes out to all of you, there are no words to soften a sudden blow like losing a son. May God bless you in this time of need. Carla Jammes (Mallett) Lee's Summit, MO
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July 23, 2010
Dear, Dear Rick, Lynn and family, One thing we know we can't say is that we understand because we haven't walked in your shoes but it has always helped us to remember and sing my Daddy's favorite song-"The Soul of Man Never Dies."
We love you and will pray for His comforting power to hold you up!
Donna & Sam Neighbors
Grant Street Church of Christ
Unionville, MO
We love you and will pray for His comforting power to hold you up!
Donna & Sam Neighbors
Grant Street Church of Christ
Unionville, MO
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July 23, 2010
Rick, Lynn and family. You have been in our thoughts and prayers.
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Cheryl Schrader,
Clayton, Indiana
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July 23, 2010
Dear Rick and Lynn, Our hearts are broken for you and our prayers are continual. We love you and know that the God of the Universe is holding you in His arms. Love Cherris and Louie Lehman
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Cherris Lehman,
Kendallville, Indiana
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July 23, 2010
Dear Rick and Lynn, Amber, Dylan, Carriella and the rest of the family,
I am so sad to hear about Clint's passing. Please accept my sympathy. It really hurts to know of your sudden loss. May the Lord add to your strong faith His special blessings of strength in times like this. I love you all very much.
I am so sad to hear about Clint's passing. Please accept my sympathy. It really hurts to know of your sudden loss. May the Lord add to your strong faith His special blessings of strength in times like this. I love you all very much.
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Martha Lee,
Chicago, Illinois
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July 23, 2010
Dear Rick & Lynn. I never met your son but know without a doubt he was in the image of his father and grandfather. God has intervened for His Purpose and will comfort and bless every step of the way.
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Jon Bratcher,
Sarasota, Florida
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July 23, 2010
Dear Rick, Lynn and Family, I'm so sorry to here about your loss, My prayers are with you. "And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: yea, he did fly upon the wings of the wind." Psalms 18:10
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Sonya "Stoops" Bodenhamer,
Nixa, Missouri
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July 23, 2010
Dear Rick, Lynn and Family –
Your Brookfield family is in prayer and deep sympathy for your great loss. We are meeting together each evening this week for VBS and offering up prayers to God. We well know that Clint had exceptional ability. He presented an exceptional exhortation to this congregation. We are so very thankful that you can rest in the eternal hope that is in Christ.
With Love,
- Keith & Kay
Your Brookfield family is in prayer and deep sympathy for your great loss. We are meeting together each evening this week for VBS and offering up prayers to God. We well know that Clint had exceptional ability. He presented an exceptional exhortation to this congregation. We are so very thankful that you can rest in the eternal hope that is in Christ.
With Love,
- Keith & Kay
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Keith Walker,
Milan, Missouri
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July 23, 2010
Dear Rick, Lynn and Cariella - We are so very saddened by your tremendous loss. There is no way we can know how you feel. But please know we love you, we care, and we join you with thankfulness for Clint's faith and our trust in God's promises. May those promises give you strength and comfort. Dave and Charlene Carpenter in San Antonio - (Dolores' sister.)
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Dave and Charlene Carpenter,
San Antonio, Texas
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July 23, 2010
Clint was a very good friend to my son. He was one of those boys you meet and like immediately and know he is a good person. My heart breaks for Clint's family and all the friends who loved him and will miss him so much. I pray that God will lay a special hand of comfort on those who are hurting right now.
With deepest sympathy,
Mark and Connie Savage
Kevin Bailey's parents
With deepest sympathy,
Mark and Connie Savage
Kevin Bailey's parents
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July 23, 2010
Glory to God, when little else can comfort. I was encouraged by Clinton's passion for the Church, for his Creator, listening to him preach was joy. Our prayers continue for all of you now and in the future. We love you all, Karen & Todd Griffin
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Karen Griffin,
Martinsville, Indiana
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July 23, 2010
Dear Rick and Lynn, Our constant prayers are for your family. We are so very, very sorry for your enormous loss. The distance may seperate us physically, but we are with you in our hearts. May God our Father comfort you at this time and in the time to come. Love, Jim and Karen Green
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Jim Green,
Sedalia, Colorado
