This morning, somewhere around 2am, Jack quietly, peacefully, gently slipped away to be with God and a host of other family and friends. He did it the same way he did when he was with us; one minute he was here, the next he was gone. Only this time we know where he went.
Jack was a warrior. A brave soldier. In every way possible. He was a terrific son, brother, nephew, cousin, friend and ambassador for Jesus Christ.
We share our heavy hearts with those who were blessed enough to know him, and even those who didn't, as they shared in our journey some way.
He will be missed greatly, every day, but never forgotten.
We will post arrangements as soon as we have them finalized. Thank you for letting us share Jack's life with you.
God Bless.
Jack's family - Bob, Mary, Tiffany, April & Charlie
I'm so sorry for the loss. I am sure he is with God and smiling from above.
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Angel Torres
Words cannot express what an amazing child of god Jack was. He makes his lord so proud and im sure he was welcomed with open arms into the kingdom. We will miss him so much here on earth. Hope to see that smile again one day Jack! Love you x
ReplyDeleteHeavy, heavy heart today.
ReplyDeleteIt was a privilege to be a friend of Jack's.
Words cannot describe how much we admire and love the Gardner family. Your strength, love and faith have been stunning and humbling.
Praying that you have a peaceful day. You deserve it.
The Dolans
To the Gardner family,
ReplyDeleteThank you for being so very faithful, trusting Almighty God. We don't know each other but I have heard of you all thru my sis, Polly and I have watched your blog. So tough, tough to go thru but tough to make it thru because of our loving Father, Jesus. Jack is with Him, Awesome God. I pray for your comfort and peace in this changed life.
Julie Brown
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss. Uncle Bob, Tiff, April, Mary and Charlie,please know that I think of you often and have you in my thoughts and prayers. I pray for your continued peace and am thankful of the bond you all share to help you through such a hard time. We love you all.
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Dear Gardner family
ReplyDeleteThank you for allowing us to get to know all of you and especially the gift ofknowing Jack. He truly is a child of God and has been an inspiration to us for how to live a truly Christian life.
Thank you for sharing your deep faith with all of us during these difficult times. We are sure that the Lord is looking over you with Jack in his arms.
Although we are saddened by these events, we celebrate the eternal life Jack has entered into. It has been an honor to know Jack and all of you. We continue to pray for all of you that you remain strong. God Bless.
Peter and Barbara Kanzler
My thoughts and prayers are there for the entire family - I pray for your strength. Jack is watching over all of YOU now and you KNOW he'll make sure you feel his love. What an amazing spirit this young man is, such an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteTiff, April - love you girls, hang in there. Big Hugs. xoxox.
Bob, Mary, Charlie, Tiffany and April.
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry to hear about Jack's passing. All of you, especially Jack, showed great strength and a true faith during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim and Elaine Phillips
To the family of Jack,
ReplyDeleteMy deepest sympathy to all of you!!! I am so insanely sorry for your loss!!!
I consider myself lucky that I was able to meet Jack a few years ago. I remember an amazing young man... an inspiring character... an invigorating soul.
My thoughts and prayers were with Jack and all of you as I was following this blog daily since a few months.
It may not mean a whole lot to right now, but reading about how Jack and all of you are fighting for every little inch... how you were standing and growing together... helped me coping with a very similar situation that is happening in my immediate family right now.
Jack was and will always be in my heart!
God bless.
Arnold
Mary, Bob, April, Tiffany and Charlie,
ReplyDeleteI have been keeping up and reading these posts for a while now, keeping Jack and you all in my prayers. Today, I continue prayers of thanksgiving, burdened with heavy sadness, for Jack's truly amazing presence and your family life together. Our thoughts are with you. Many many hugs from NYC.
Stephanie, Jay, Nate and Talia
We love you guys! Praying and grieving and yet rejoicing knowing that Jack has been completely healed and even now is sitting at the feet of Jesus and hanging out with Granny.
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Tim and Margo
Trent, Nate, Jacob, Jared and Meridith
God bless all you; our prayers are for you now for strength and comfort. Jack was an inspiration to so many people and I know he is smiling in Jesus' arms right now. The 11th and 12th grade will have a prayer service for Jack on Sunday evening... we all love him!
ReplyDeletemy whole family has been, and will continue praying for you all. we hope you can take comfort in knowing how much you are supported and loved, and that jack is truly home now.
ReplyDeletelove to you all,
kristin and tom zovich
I'm sure Jack is singing with all the angels at this very moment! While I didn't know Jack directly his story, your story, touched my family's heart deeply. We were honored to know of him through the love and fellowship of Transfiguration.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you all. You are in our prayers.
Kate, Thomas and Olivia Brown
My dear friends,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the love and strength you have for God and each other. You really are a blessing in our lives. I know he will remain in our hearts forever, but Jack will be so greatly missed.
You are in my prayers.
Brandi
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Those we love never go away-they walk beside us throughout our lives.
ReplyDeleteAlways near, always loved, so missed.
God Bless and may peace surround you.
Diane Heenan Best
Dear Mary, Bob and Family,
ReplyDeleteI was so very saddened to learn of Jack's passing. While I have not been directly in touch, Sherry had kept me informed of all that was going on with Jack and your family and you were in my thoughts and prayers from the beginning. Of course I was sorry to hear of your mother's death at such a difficult time as well, Mary. But she was there in heaven to welcome Jack and that must bring some comfort. It is always hard to know the right words to say, so I will simply say again that we continue to hold you in our thoughts and prayers. We will always have fond and happy memories of your wonderful Jack.
With love and prayers, Mary Campbell - Brain Tumor Foundation for Children
Truly Jack was a great gift from God. He was a teacher of faith and a leader of courage. Words cannot express how much I loved and will miss him. Aunt Jacqueline
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