Condolence: Dear Lee family, As a parent who has also loss a son in death at such a tender age, I am so sorry for your loss. It is times like these that we can clearly see why the Bible calls death an enemy. 😢 The pain we feel when losing a loved one is neither normal or easy to bare. But may you find comfort in the memories you share of Gerad, and in Gods promise to not only do away with death, but also to soon bring Gerad back to life. (1 Corinthians 15:26; John 5:28,29) Sincerely, Sheila M.

Condolence: An Open Letter to Gerad Mr. Happy, we watched that video a few times together. Black Ops 2, standoff, James, Kamal, Aiden, Tim, you and I, and even Duncan, the good days. We’d talk about them all the time. Anytime we were together we couldn’t help but talk about our days on Xbox, and our friends we played with. Death was also one of the many things we talked about. “Yea man. When I die I don’t want people to be sad,” you’d say agreeing with me about my views on death. Now that your gone I can’t help but be sad. Every inch of me misses you. One last game on Xbox is all I’m able to think about. You were a good soul. I admired you for being able to do what you wanted without fear of what others would say. You always had a smile on your face every time I saw you. You used to walk up to me and ask “what’s that on your shirt” and when I looked down you’d flick my nose. “You didn’t do homework either did you?” I can hear you say clearly in my head. You would say that anytime I asked if you did homework. We would laugh, go back and forth, and end up in a deep conversation about how mysterious the world is. Dear Gerad, You are like a brother to me. I’m sorry I couldn’t be there for you when you were in need of a friend, you were always there for me. I wish you had joined my party on Friday and played Xbox with me. I love you, I miss you a lot. I keep looking at your seat in anthropology hoping your sitting there like normal. We had a lot of good times together. We got into some “hood rat” stuff together. We grew up together. I’ll miss you, I love you brother Love, Levi

Condolence: Gerad was always so sweet and caring. He was always the person that epuld make you smile. He has always been a complete sweetheart and he will certainly be missed. There is no doubt that he will fit in perfectly with all of the other angles. Rest easy Gerad, we miss you already.

Condolence: Teri I am so sorry!! Words cannot express how deeply sad I am for you and your family as you go through this. I will keep you in my prayers-praying the peace that only the Lord can bring will cover you and uphold you. Lana

Condolence: We are saddened by the loss of your son Gerad. . We did not know him much but I'm sure he served us food at the Williamson BBQ. We are related to Reyes and Sharon and I know they thought a lot of him. May God be with you and your family. Prayers for your comfort at this time.

Condolence: My family's heart breaks for your loss, there are no words that can erase your pain. Time will help ease some of it but for now know that we are here if you or your family need anything. Terry and Ray are family so that make all of you family to me. I pray for peace for all.

Condolence: My heart is heavy with thoughts of Jared, as a little boy and his father who used to come visit us and we would look for toys that he could play with in Brooklyn Long's toy box that wasn't so girly! Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. 🌷💙

Condolence: I cannot imagine the grief of your family during this time. May your many wonderful memories of life with Gerad bring you comfort to share with each other during this special time. May you also have the peace and comfort offered by our Heavenly Father Jehovah as promised by His son and our savior, Jesus Christ.

Condolence: We're gonna miss you bud. Your kind heart will be bringing smiles to faces in Heaven. Rest easy.

Condolence: There is nothing I can say or do to ease your pain.. Just know I Love You and I'm here if you need Me! Prayers & Love Sent!

Condolence: You don't know me nor I you, but our 16 year old grandson left the same way your precious boy did on October 3, 2016. My heart absolutely breaks for you....it is the worst thing a parent or grandparent can go through. Bless all of you.

Condolence: My heart and prayers go to the family of this sweet young man. Gerad was a dear sweet friend of my daughter Alaina. He was dearly loved by many and will truly be missed.