Sue Powell
Tuesday November 20, 2007 at
5:30 PM
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...and the gate swung open...and all of heaven sang do do do do, do do,do do, HAMMER TIME! as they welcomed him home.
So sorry to hear we lost our Austin. (The entire Spectrum Health Blood Bank sends their condolences.) I'm so fortunate to have gotten to know him and you,Missy, even that little bit. I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
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mik styburski
Wednesday November 14, 2007 at
7:05 PM
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Bert and Missy,
I met your son the one time at the benefit in his honor. I thought what a great kid, happy and strong regardless of his condition. I grieve and have the utmost sympathy for you both. My prayers and thoughts and love are with you
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Angie
Monday November 12, 2007 at
3:11 PM
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Dear Hammer Family - I met Austin when he was a young boy. I'm friends with a neighbor of yours, and he would be visiting quite often the same time I was. He was very sweet young man. I'm so sorry for your loss.
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Kelli Cole
Thursday November 8, 2007 at
7:58 PM
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My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family during this time. Austin was truly an amazing man; his patience, kindness, and strength will be forever remembered. I cherish the time that I was able to spend with both you and him. Nurse Kelli
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Kelli Cole
Thursday November 8, 2007 at
7:45 PM
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Crystal Ballard
Wednesday November 7, 2007 at
9:41 PM
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Dearest Hammer Family,
I'm so very sorry for the pain you have all gone through. I wish there was something I could say or do. I know it's been a long time since I we have seen one another but that dosn't mean I don't think about you all often. I tried to contact you after I saw your pictures in the paper, but couldn't locate you. I'm still close by and would love to see you. I bought my parents old house on Belding Rd. You probably drive by often please stop by and see me anytime (5831 Belding Rd.)
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love Crystal Ballard
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Ashleigh
Tuesday November 6, 2007 at
5:44 PM
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iv'e never met Austin but I go to school with him. He seemed like a really neat guy. My condolences to the family.
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Marleah Russo
Tuesday November 6, 2007 at
6:56 AM
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Missy & Bert,
just wanted you to know you're in my thoughts.
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Becky Hibma
Monday November 5, 2007 at
4:46 PM
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You definitely put it right to call Austin a Hero! What a great guy with such a big heart! I'll never forget losing euchre time and time again... Becky (from Child Life)
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Monday November 5, 2007 at
4:32 PM
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To The Family of Austin,
I read Austin's obituary and, although I never met Austin, I was moved to tears by what I read about this wonderful young man and by all that he meant to those who knew and loved him. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. What a blessing Austin must have been to your lives. I can only say that I wish I had known him. What a bright spirit and such amazing faith. God bless your family.
Someone Touched by Austin
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Lori Mulholland
Monday November 5, 2007 at
2:05 PM
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Randi and Luke and family,
Just wanted to let you know im thinking about you all in your loss. No loss is easy even when you have to watch them suffer. He is in a better place now even though it does not seem fair. No words can express how you feel i know that but please know that we are thinking of ya..
Hang in there
Lori Mulholland and family
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Kay Young
Monday November 5, 2007 at
10:38 AM
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Bert, Missy, Randi,Cody
I am saddened buy the news of Austin.Knowing he is in a better place. Your children I always thought were the gretest when I worked in the office at Lincoln
Heights.
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marion and judy rus family
Monday November 5, 2007 at
12:13 AM
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the empty feeling they say will get better, no words can describe how a part of you is missing, we feel your pain since we buried our 22 month old granddaughter
Sophie Marie Rus on Sept 7 2007.
A gift for such a little while
your loss just seems so wrong
you should not have left before us
it's with loved ones you belong
our thoughts and prayers are with you
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Gabe Krum & Jessica Heminger
Sunday November 4, 2007 at
9:20 PM
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Randi and Cody, I am so sorry to hear about Austin. Please know that my thoughts are with and I wish I could make it to the services. He was a wonderful person who could make anyone smile at a moments notice. Stay strong and know he will always be remembered for the great person he was.
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DOUG & SHERRILL HOUSER
Sunday November 4, 2007 at
7:17 PM
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Dear Bert, Missy,Cody and Randi,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time in your lives. We know that you are surrounded by so many caring people and friends that we
simply would like to express to you are very deepest sympathy. Sincerely, Doug, Sherrill & Joshua Houser
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Debrah Tubergen one of the GREEN twins
Sunday November 4, 2007 at
3:59 PM
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Just a note to say you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
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The Grundy Family
Sunday November 4, 2007 at
2:16 PM
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Who better then someone who knows what you all are going through. We just want you to know that if you need anything just let us know. Austin will always be with us in our hearts, he is and will always be a great kid and be missed so very much by everyone.
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jack &stacie mosher
Sunday November 4, 2007 at
12:29 PM
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to the Hammer family,you are in our hearts and prayers.God bless your family.our deepest sympathy.Jack and Stacie mosher
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lizzie tinsman
lizzieboo01@hotmail.com
Sunday November 4, 2007 at
12:28 PM
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Missy and "grandpa"...it was such a pleasure knowing Austin. He touched my life in a way i will never be the same. He had more determination and strength than any young man i have ever cared for. he will always hold a place in my heart for years to come. he is why i do what i do. i pray that God gives you the strength to make it though this battle. you are an amazing family and i feel blessed to have known you all. nurse lizzie
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Greenville High School Student Council
Sunday November 4, 2007 at
10:48 AM
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Austin was a wonderful person! Everyone knew who he was. We are going to sadly miss him! Our Blessings go out to the Hammer Family! God Bless You!
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Bob Chesley and Sue Fox
Sunday November 4, 2007 at
10:07 AM
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Austin, you will be missed. I always enjoyed your visits as you were growing up. I always got a kick of the way you would show up at my door and come in just to watch TV. Or the times you would come back with Randi and Cody to ride your bikes around the driveway and take walks through the trails behind the house.
Then there was the time Bert and Missy were out of town, Grama was watching you all and the longhorns got loose. Amber and Rob still talk about the adventure we all had rounding up those critters in knee deep snow.
Enjoy the peace you have earned after your long fight.
You will be missed Austin but your spirit lives on in the stories we will all tell.
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steve and edie elsenheimer
Sunday November 4, 2007 at
8:58 AM
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Bert, Missy and Family, We are so sorry to read in the paper about Austin---Seeing your name in the paper brought back many good memories, but know you have been going through difficult times for awhile. We are thinking of you--All our Love and Prayers--Steve and Edie Elsenheimer
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Rebecca Beisel
Sunday November 4, 2007 at
5:33 AM
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My heart goes out to you all. Austin touched my life so much in the last year, that I can not begin to imagine how much he touched yours. He was a wonderful person that I am proud to say I had the honor to know. I'm sure God has already given him the "big spoonful of feel better" he so often requested of me. :) May God give you comfort and strength during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Nurse Becca
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The Eberspeaker Family
Saturday November 3, 2007 at
8:31 PM
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Bert,Missy,Randi,and Cody,
Words cannot explain the heartache we share with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. At our time of loss a family member told us god only takes the most precious flowers for his garden. And we do believe that. Know he has added one more to it. At this point live life for each minute not each hour. We are there for you all and any minute of the day and we do mean that. We are only a phone call away!!!!
Our hearts go out to you all
Kurt, Deb, and Amber
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Brenda Thompson
Saturday November 3, 2007 at
7:23 PM
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Bert & Missy and family:
Love and many prayers are being sent your way. Austin was an exceptional young man, greatly admired for his courage, strength and faith. So many lives have been touched by Austin, we are so much the better for it. Much love,
Brenda, Jim, James and Jessica Thompson and Mary Rich.
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The Smith Family
Saturday November 3, 2007 at
2:58 PM
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Bert, Missy, Randi, Cody, Aunt Dorothy and Ellen, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. We wish we could be there with you but we know that even though we can't God is and He is everthing you need at this time. We and many others down here will continue to lift you all up before Him. We love you so much and we will miss Austin. He was an awesome kid!
Love Todd, Alice, Chris, Brooke & Drew Smith
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Jason & Melanie Rodenhouse & Girls
Saturday November 3, 2007 at
12:11 PM
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We know that Austin is in a greater place now and free of anymore suffering. He was a great and kind kid with a great and kind family. Please remember this and take care of each other at this trying time. Lean on your family and friends and be reassured that god has a plan and will guide you all through this.
Jason, Melanie, Rachel, Mollie & Emily Rodenhouse
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Patti Calverley, Abby's mom
Saturday November 3, 2007 at
9:08 AM
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To Austins Family,
Our loss is Heaven's gain. He made us laugh so much and I'm sure the laughter will continue in heaven. I don't have the words to say that are appropiate at such a heartbreaking time as this, but I want you to know that our prayers are with you all. Abby enjoyed every minute spent with Austin, therefore being a blessing in her life.
I'm so sorry for your pain, may God be to you everything that you need right now and every day until you see him again.
Patti
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The Vega Family
Saturday November 3, 2007 at
8:45 AM
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To the Hammer family, we are so sorry for your loss. We pray for strength for you all in this time of sadness.
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Marci Matevich
Saturday November 3, 2007 at
8:45 AM
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Although I was Austin's homebound teacher, he taught me many things. Thank you for sharing your hero with me. God Bless.
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Debbie Fehsenfeld
Saturday November 3, 2007 at
8:09 AM
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Bert, Missy & Family, I know you probably don't remember me, but I'm Kathi's friend. I've been following Austin's story from the time of the press article and Kathi has shared emails with me. I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. Please take time now to take care of yourselves knowing that Austin is in Jesus' arms. My thoughts and prayers will always be with you. Debbie F.
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Lisa Ziuraitis
Saturday November 3, 2007 at
1:30 AM
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Bert, Missy and Family:
My thoughts are with you. Please stay strong. Lisa Z
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