Book of Memories for Jiquirria Dionne Vaughn

Condolence From Tina - ELC Staff

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:23:18 EDT

I'm praying for you and your family and asking God to fill the deep hole in your hearts with HIS perfect peace and love. God bless you all and someday we will all be together in heaven!

Condolence From Maggie Mielczarek

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:29:46 EDT

To Jiquirria's family, I am deeply sorry for this tragic loss. For the past year, I have been Jiquirria's art teacher at Godwin Middle School, and he was very welcoming to me as I came into this community. Your kind son is in my prayers and I am thinking about you in this very painful time. -Mrs. Maggie Mielczarek

Condolence From Rebekah Hetrick

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:30:12 EDT

I just wanted you to know that Jiquirria will be missed at the Middle School. I personally will miss his big smile and the way his eyes lit up when I saw him in the hallway. Jiquirria was very blessed to have a family that is so supportive. I will be praying for your family in this time of need.

Condolence From Beverly Shepard

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:51:45 EDT

Dear Family of Jiquirria, I am so sorry about your lost. I knew Jiquirria from church and he was a great kid. I am so, so, sorry. I could tell he was also a great big brother. I know that you know someday you will be with him again. Keep that close to your heart as you go on with your life. In loving thoughts, Beverly Shepard

Memorial Candle lit by Kevin Lawrence

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 09:45:36 EDT

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Condolence From Kevin Lawrence

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 09:41:57 EDT

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Vaughn and Orban familys

Condolence From Dave and Nancy Clements

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 07:55:59 EDT

Your family is our thoughts and prayers. We know that Jiquirria's light will continue to shine. We met Jiquirria at East Lake and will never forget his bright smile.

Condolence From Francois Pierre

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 07:47:05 EDT

Up until his 3rd birthday, he was a major if not the biggest part of my life. So many memories. Still kept the love years later. That boy gave me a purpose. I know what he means to this family and sorry for the loss. He is resting now and hope hope that everyone that loves him can find peace.

Condolence From Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Jones and Family

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:23:10 EDT

My family and I would like to Congratulate Jiquirria for his homecoming! Also we would like to let the family know that Jiquirria is just fine, he's in heaven looking down smiling on each and everyone of you. Keep those happy memories you have of him and know that he'll always be with you!

Condolence From Cherry Pakiela

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 22:44:52 EDT

May God be with you in this time of sorrow. He says he will lift us up on eagles' wings. In our heart of hearts, we sorrow for ourselves because we will miss those twinkling eyes and his dazzling smile. He is with our Savior now but he will always be in our hearts. He rejoices; we mourn. Our great comfort is to know that we will be greeted by him as we enter into the afterlife. Please know, we are praying for you all.

Condolence From Brooke Klunder

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:08:03 EDT

I am so sorry about Jiquirria's death he was a very nice person,and friend to me and I will be praying for ur family sincerly Brooke

Condolence From fran langeveld

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:23:24 EDT

Our thoughts and prayers are with you through these sad days and months. We are also campers at east lake. I'm sorry to say that we did not get to meet you, but we will never forget. Art and Fran Langeveld. Psalm 139 v 16,17

Condolence From Catherine & Catherine Miller & family

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:10:25 EDT

We are so very sorry for the tragic loss of your son. Our hearts ache for you. The events of that day keep unfolding in our mind. We just cant imagine how you must feel. It is comforting to know he was saved, and that he is now in the arms of Jesus! We want you to know that you are surrounded in prayers. Many of our regular campers have been calling and emailing us with condolences and letting us know that you are covered in prayers!

Story shared: My Grandson

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:05:40 EDT

Jiquirria loved fishing. He caught his first fish when I took him fishing when he was 7. He loved to go camping. Every year for the past 6 years I had been taking the Grand Children camping. We always went to Snows Lake near Ionia and he loved it. This summer I thought it would be fun to just find a nice camp grounds close to home so we could go anytime we wanted. Jiquirria picked East Lake Camp grounds. I wanted to find a camp ground with a pool, he wanted a lake so he could fish. So we had been members there for about a month. He had been fishing there at east lake a couple of times before this terrible accident happened. Jiquirria wanted a guitar for Christmas so we went and picked one out. We enrolled him in guitar lessons and he had 3 lessons already. He told me he would be able to play a song for me soon. I love him and will miss him. We were memorizing verses from the Bible. If he could memorize 3 in a month I would take him out to eat. He was an avid reader and could finish a thick book in no time. His teachers told me he was a brilliant child. His MEAP scores were over the top. I know he is in a much better place. And Father God has him in his arms just loving him and holding him now. Julie

Condolence From Austin Riebel

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:07:12 EDT

Vaughn-Orban Family, We are praying for your strength and comfort during this incredibly sad time. The Riebel family

Condolence From Grandma Dynamite

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 22:47:33 EDT

I am so honored to have met you, and now you are in a wonderful place , which we long to go and see you again. To Julie, dear Friend , My heart goes out to you and his parents. Only God can heal, but I am here if you need me

Photo shared: Fishing at snows

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:48:47 EDT

Photo shared: camping

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:43:55 EDT

Photo shared: My Two Grandsons

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:42:58 EDT

Condolence From carole barlow

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:50:31 EDT

julie i love you and will be praying for you, you have been special to me for many years. i know you have been a great grandmother. call me anytime if you need to talk to someone... love, carole barlow

Condolence From Laura Crandle

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:44:38 EDT

Our condolences to all the family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers Eric and Laura Crandle

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Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:35:07 EDT

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Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:34:55 EDT