Condolence: Dear Family: We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet monthly in Manassas from 7-9 PM on the third Tuesday of each month at Buckhall United Methodist Church, 10251 Moore Drive, Manassas, VA 20111. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us. We Need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.
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The Compassionate Friends
Prince William Chapter
571/229-0768
http://www.tcfprincewilliam.org
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Condolence: Jeff,

Greatly shocked and saddened about the loss of your son Collin. Although we have not seen each other in years I want to reach out. Rocket had forwarded the sad news to me. Only my best to you and your family.

Fraternally, Brother JP

Condolence: My heart breaks for your family. I am a co-worker of Sue and have only briefly known her and although I did not know Collin personally, Sue spoke of her sons with such pride I know that he was a wonderful man. Losing a child is the worst pain a mother could possibly endure since it is not meant to be. I pray that your family can come to peace with this tragic loss and hope that you will find strength out of this darkness through your faith knowing that you are in his grip and that he is in heaven. My prayers are with you and your family. Please let me know what I can do. I am here to listen if you need to talk anytime.

Condolence: The death of someone young especially hurts for the tragedy of a lifespan not fully lived; there is so much of life ahead. But our loving Creator promises that “he will swallow up death in victory.” (Isa 25:8) Picture the scene as friends and relatives, once separated by death, embrace one another again (1 Kings 17:17-24).

The Bible’s promise of a resurrection does not remove the pain from your hearts. But try to imagine the happy reunion when Collin is welcomed back into the loving arms of friends and relatives! The thought of being able to hold him again can make your pain easier to bear. My deepest sympathy to the family.

Condolence: I am the mayor of the city of Yoakum, Texas. My heart is filled with sorrow on the passing of Collin. He was always available to help when ever I needed help. I valued his friendship, I will miss his smiling face. May God bless your family.

Condolence: Collin was an exceptional young man and a joy to be around. He would frequently stop by my office in his work capacity, but from that we developed a quick friendship. He was encouraging huniurs, and always ready to laugh. Like everyone, I was shocked by his untimely passing. The entire family will be in my prayers in the days ahead and anytime I think of Collin.

Condolence: So sad to hear of the Collin's passing. I'm the City Administrator in Hallettsville, TX. He would visit with me occasionally to check in to see if I needed anything. He would bounce into my office with a smile on his face and talk to me like I was an old friend. Great energy and just a positive, happy guy. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and close friends.

Condolence: We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. May God help you through this very trying time.

Condolence: Sending thoughts and prayers to all of the Kennedy family during this difficult time.

Condolence: Collin Kennedy will live on in my memory as one of the most remarkable young men I ever met. Collin and I worked together for nearly two years in the Office of Congressman Blake Farenthold in Victoria, Texas. Collin had a zest for life and loved his family dearly-he spoke of them/you daily with admiration and love. I am so sorry he is gone. I thank God for allowing me to be blessed to have known and worked with him for as long as I did. He was and will always be a treasure to me. It is not the years of life you live that matters the most, it is the life in the years you live that matters the most. Collin Kennedy met that standard. May God strengthen you all during this difficult time. Sincerely, LTC (Retired) Vanessa F. Hicks-Callaway