Messages of Support

Hi Naomi and Ali, We miss seeing Walker go up and down the street to school. I heard that a stained glass window may be installed at Old Mill in his honor. Sounds beautiful. Naomi - I'd love to walk the loop with you when/if you are feeling up to it. Much love - and please lean on - your Lovell neighbors. xo

Dear Naomi and Ali and Family, I am so heartbroken to hear of your loss. I enjoyed knowing Walker from his earliest days in our new moms group to seeing him develop into such a beautiful, kind, and joyful kid! I send all of my love and sympathy. You are in my thoughts. Love, Danya Moss

Dear Ali, Naomi and family~On behalf of all of us at La Petite Baleen, please accept our deepest sympathy. We feel very fortunate to have had the privileged to swim with Walker at LPB, and will miss his smiling face.

Ali and Naomi, I am greatly saddened by the loss of your beautiful son Walker. You have my deepest sympathy. Regards, Pearl Fang-Sniegowski

We didn't know Walker but heard about him during the holidays from his proud grandparents. We lived near June, Allen, Naomi and her sister Lisa when they lived in Texas. They were an amazing family and wonderful neighbors! We are heartbroken for your terrible loss, Naomi and Ali, and will continue to keep you and your entire extended family in our prayers. Love, Martha and Tom Wittick

Dear Naomi and Ali and Family, I am so heartbroken to hear of your loss. I enjoyed knowing Walker from his earliest days in our new moms group to seeing him develop into such a beautiful, kind, and joyful kid! I send all of my love and sympathy. You are in my thoughts. Love, Danya Moss

A friend gave this poem to me. I hope it will comfort all of you. It definitely touched my heart: When I die, if you need to weep, Cry for your sister or brother Walking the street beside you. And when you need me, Put your arms around anyone And give them what you need to give me. I want to leave you something Something better than words or sounds. Look for me in the people I have known or loved And if you cannot give me away At least let me live in your eyes and not just on your mind. You can love me most By letting hands hold hands By letting faith keep your heart open and full of hope And by letting go of fears and holding onto love. Love doesnâ??t die. People do. So when all that is left of me is LOVE Give me away.

Ali, Naomi and Pax, We're thinking of you every day and wish we could take some of this hurt from you. Walker was an incredibly beautiful little boy and will be remembered by so many people. Hold each other close and know that we are all praying for you. Love, Karl and Jeni

We will miss Walker and the opportunity to have watch him grow up and be friends with Gus! We are so sad for you all - your loss has truly left us all heartbroken. For the years to come, please know that you have our unconditional love and support. Sonia, Al and Gus Grumet

Ali, Naomi, Paxton and the rest of the family--I am so sorry to hear about Walker. The stories I heard about your boy today were so beautiful. Thank you for letting me be a part of his service. Walker was a remarkable boy and he had some amazing parents. I imagine he would have grown up to be a good and kind person. Love always, Ann

I keep thinking about Walker--all of his energy, his smile, his laugh, how he always opened his sandwiches and scraped literally every particle of peanut butter off with is fish crackers, how he scooped his applesauce out of the container with his hands, how he HATED packing up his lunch, negotiating step by step the clean up from lun...ch (do you want to put away your tupperware or throw away the trash?), his grumpy wake ups from nap (sometimes wet), soothing him until he completely woke up, helping him get dry clothes on, spending 30minutes with you Naomi every morning you would drop him off-talking about your night, your weekend, your trips to Healdsburg...I realized that out of Walker's 5 short but wonderful years here, I was blessed to have known him for 3 of them. How lucky am I? I love you guys SO much! Thanks for everything-especially the gift of Walker, he was special to many...

Dear Ali and Family. I am so, so sorry to hear about your loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Emmet

We did not know your family personally but we have mutual friends in common. Walker's picture says it all- joyous, mischievous, blessed with a shining, wonderful smile and surrounded with light- he must have filled your lives with so much love and pride. Our hearts go out to you and your family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Wishing you strength and peace through your immeasurable loss. Warmly, The Bennetts

I do not know your family but I am a neighbor in the Old Mill school district. I am profoundly sorry to read of your loss. One can see from his photo that Walker was a wonderful, sunny child -- a joy. His life with you was precious time. He will always be with you in spirit. I am so very, very sorry for your pain.

From our family to yours, our hearts are heavy with your loss. I read this poem after a loss I suffered, and the words are true. We stand together with you during your difficult time. "You can shed tears that he is gone, or you can smile because he has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back, or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left behind within you. Your heart can be empty because you can't see him, or your heart can be full of the love that you shared.... You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back, or you can do what he would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on." - David Harkins