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In Memory of
Austin Michael Hall
2014
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Laid to Rest a friend today, Austin Michael Hall. More emotional than I thought it would be. I look in my garage and see him there where I taught to him to work on his bike. I was in sort of a way a mentor to him and he my pupil, but I had more like a "son" attachment to our friendship. He was a regular in my MX riding crew before he left to join the Air Force.
A few days before the accident I said to myself, "I hadn't spoke to him for awhile, I need to do that real soon." Regrettably that never happened.
Listening to eulogies today, the term angel arose many times. He was always happy and always wore a smile. The way he impacted others lives is the legacy of someone with a vast lifetime, not someone a mere 20 years old. His encouragement and motivational abilities are a rare quality. In one of his final tweets he stated, "It's okay to be afraid, the trick is not fighting it." Amazing thing to say.
As the funeral service, his mother shared a video he made for her birthday where he sang along with a slow country song, singing "Momma, I wanna come home." Austin, you are home.
Things that crossed my mind are did he already foreshadow his passing?
Another person stated today that God always takes the best ones. This holds very true in Austin. The only person I know that makes you feel any bit like when you were around Austin is my youngest son Tyler who is always happy...from the moment he wakes until he sleeps.
My final theory is that Austin may have been an angel sent down to earth and his time here was complete. I know everyone who knew Austin are all taking something away to learn from. For me it is that appreciation for all of those I know and love which we normally take for granted.
I said it before and will say it again, I am so lucky to have met and known you Austin Michael Hall. Until we meet again in which you be my instructor...Ride On!!!
I'm Jakes grandmother and just wanted to say how sorry I feel for you. Austin was a frequent visitor at Jakes' house and he came on our family vacation in North Carolina. He didn't mind there were 22 people sharing one house, he just got right in there with all the crazy family members and had fun. That's how I got to know and remember Austin. A wonderful child.
We are so sorry to hear of Austin’s passing. Our family is keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Howard, Marion, and Terri Mohl
Our hearts are breaking over the tragic loss of Austin. There are simply no words to adequately to convey our condolences.
through all this pain, we have a couple memories to share.
Linda, you and Austin were at a Baltimore Orioles game in seats right behind us when Tag was on travel. Bobby was shouting, "Touch Down!" when they scored a homerun. I remember Austin being so amazingly nice when he realized he needed to educate this kid on the rules of the game. They were both pretty young then, but Austin knew sports. Such a kind young man! He helped Bobby really enjoy the game without making him feel stupid.
A few years later, Tag remembers how enthusiastic Austin was when you all went target practicing at Izaak Walton League. He was very willing to learn, complied with all range rules, and did well. "A really nice kid!"
Linda, you did so much for Austin - such a devoted mother - and exposed him to so many different things.
We are thinking about you constantly,
Tag and Lisa