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Name: cody miller <littlebubba97@yahoo.com> Date: 2009-07-28 Comments:
cousin to frankie
Name: cody miller <littlebubba97@yahoo.com> Date: 2009-07-28 Comments:
wow its been so long
Name: Myra Maxwell <myra.maxwell@juno.com> Date: 2008-03-28 Comments:
Sometimes I think God needs a few more angels in heaven, and he comes for our loved ones. He leaves us behind with memories of all the good times they gave to us. They are in a perfect body, and live in a perfect heaven. No more sorrows for them, they just wait for us to come to them. That makes heaven much sweeter to us knowing that one day we will be reunited with them. Remember the good times!
Name: Betty Hatfield <noname60@sbcglobal.net> Date: 2008-03-24 Comments:
Tom, Lynn, & family, Our prayers are with each one of you every day. Just hold on to the memories you have of him. He is in a very good place with a very special Lord. God Bless you all. Love Jerry & Betty Hatfield
Name: Bobby Sims Jr. <sonny_trip@yahoo.com> Date: 2007-03-13 Comments:
This is a tragedy, such a young man.
Name: Lynne D. Miller <LMiller603@aol.com> Date: 2007-02-26 Comments:
I don't believe there could be a more severe heart ache then losing our son. But, we must move on. I have peace that only God can give. I know my son is in Heaven. No, he wasn't perfect. He'd accepted Christ as his Lord as a pre-teen. I don't have to wonder if he meant it because of the hundreds of long distance phone calls when he talked about the Lord. I know I'll see my son again because when my son was a little boy, I accepted Christ as the master of my life. I miss him the same as I did when he was in Korea and the Desert but I'm confident that he's happy and that we'll see each other again.
When my son died, I went numb. I couldn't pray for myself or my family. It was hard to function. Thanks for all the prayer support of our friends and relatives, I found the strength to pray and continue on. The Lord is good. He gives you what you need when you need it.
Lynne D. Miller
Name: Juanita Ballard <jbballard@houston.rr.com> Date: 2006-04-13 Comments:
Lynne,
In a couple of hours it will be April 14. It's hard to imagine that it's been seven years since I lost my first born, Ronald Ballard. It will be four years since you lost your son Frankie.
On this day that we share in common, I always think of you and your family and say a prayer for you. We don't expect to bury our children but for them to bury us. I know in my heart and head that it was God's Will in these two deaths but it's still hurts. It hurts when I remember all the good and bad times, it hurts on holidays, birthdays and everyday. However, we do know they are in a much better place now. Ron was very close to his grandfather Ballard and was always asking me questions about him, where he came from, what he was like when he was younger,etc. He was one of the reasons I started my Ballard research years ago. His grandfather,Joseph Ballard was born in 1892 and died when Ronnie was five. There was not a lot I could tell him except how very nice and good he was. Joseph Ballard passed away on April 14, 1964, and I believe he was my Ronnie's Guardian Angel that carried him to heaven, 35 years to the date he passed away. Tomorrow as I go to the cemetery and visit, I will also remember and say a prayer for you and your family. May God bless you and your family on this day.
Juanita
Name: Amy Fryman <abfry@verizon.net> Date: 2006-03-26 Comments:
Although we did not see each other as often when we were older I still will remember the memories of when Frankie and his family stayed with us when we were younger. The time he had his finger badly cut on our old swing set especially (by Marina). Then as we were older and I was in his and Marina's wedding, I will never forget the humiliation of dropping the ring when I was passing it to Marina. But if it bothered them they never let it show. You are missed by me more than you know.
Name: Amy Fryman <abfry@verizon.net> Date: 2006-03-26 Comments:
cousin to Frankie
Name: Darla Harlow <jjmangold@seidata.com> Date: 2006-03-24 Comments:
This is a blessing to see his picture!
Name: Carrie Miller <Carrielenore@aol.com> Date: 2005-12-31 Comments:
We are now approaching a new year and a fresh start, but it's still a struggle. The holidays are always depressing no matter how many years have passed because we know that even though we're all gathered together, something is missing, correction, someone is missing. So many things have happened in the last few years. we have another baby in the family and one on the way, a marriage,our children are growing so fast and all of this can be depressing because we wanted to share these memories and moments with our brother. But since we're not able to, we share his memory with our children.sometimes I hear my eight year old son talking to his uncle frankie and it breaks my heart. he told me just today that frankie's the only person he's ever lost that he loved and he misses him. please continue to keep our family in prayer. prayer is the gift that keeps on giving. I pray that each of you have a happy new year and I also hope you know that if you've lost someone you care about, the pain does ease, you'll even be able to laugh again, you may forget the sound of their voice, or what their favorite color is, but you'll never forget what that person meant to you and how the touched your life. God Bless.
Name: Cher Miller-Koons <aprilcherrie@aol.com> Date: 2004-05-23 Comments:
It's hard to imagine that it's been two years since I've lost my brother. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him. Often times when I glimpse in the mirror I can see his eyes staring back at me. It still hurts. I will forever miss him. I know that the many prayers that our family has recieved have helped us tremendously. One day, I will see him again. Until then, may we keep him in our hearts. He was a loveable human being, and a good brother, son and uncle.
Name: Lynne Miller <LMiller603@aol.com> Date: 2003-10-21 Comments:
As parents of grown children, our kids are never far from our hearts. This was my first child of four. I experienced my first delivery, first kick in the womb, and many other firsts with him. I also experienced his firsts. His first tooth, first step, first report card, first boo boo. And yes, years later he married the girl that gave him his biggest physical boo boo. He loved her dearly. His uncle was married to her aunt. So, although they were not related by blood, their families had merged by the marriage of the aunt and uncle. The children came into contact with each other on many family occasions. Over the years, a deep friendship developed into a love. Unfortunately, that union didn't bring any children and later the two went their separate ways, always staying friends. And yes, Marina has a special place in our hearts. It is every parents nightmare that they will get that call, telling them that they have lost their child. So, one Sunday Morning while we were getting dressed for Church, an Indiana State Trooper told the horrible news to my husband, on a telephone. We know that one day we will see our son again. For now, we must be content to remember the good times and remember the love and remember the conversations and the last hug. Yes, I know for sure that the last words my son heard from me were, "I love You". That gives me a lot of comfort. Lynne D. Miller
Name: Darlene <BearFeather@sbcglobal.net> Date: 2003-01-22 Comments:
I thank you for sharing someone so special to you with so many others in this life.
When we bring a child into this world we dream of their future.
We wish we had answers to all the questions they bring us.
Remember the countless hours you wondered to yourself if you were doing the right thing in order to teach them right from wrong?
Then they learn to say , "I love you."
We know we do not have to hear their words to know they love us as much as we love them, it is the smile ,the flower picked, or the time they spend with you.
Our Heavenly Father feels as we do , for we are all his children , often this is overlooked. Yet, heavenly Father continues to bless us because he knows we love him.
Hold close each other be thankful for the gifts he shares with all of us, family, friends, memories, and the help from an angel disguised as a stranger.
I am blessed to have met another angel.
Know you are always blessed.
My love to the family.
Name: Marina Swanson <swan3232@aol.com> Date: 2003-01-22 Comments:
I knew Tommy growing up! We used to play together alot at our Aunt's and Uncle's house (Charles and Debbie Millers).. I smashed his finger, by accident.. But would pay for it in the long run.. haha! In 1990 we were re-introduced by the same aunt and uncle.. This time as a date!! Tommy and I stayed in closer contact over the next few years, finally getting married in 1993! But found out that we made better friends than a married couple.. He knew me better than anyone else.. And even though we weren't always in contact I knew that no matter what he was still with me in heart.. And even though he isn't here now.. I know that he is watching and still in my heart.. And some day we'll see each other again.. My prayers go out to Tom and Lynne.. Along with my love!!!
Name: Theresia Ballard <brownbtt@earthlink.net> Date: 2002-10-26 Comments:
This is a great tribute to this young man.God bless you.
Name: Becky West Monroe <Rrebekahann@aol.com> Date: 2002-10-25 Comments:
Lynne,only now have I learned of the loss of your son and even though some months have passed, the sense of your grief is still near the surface. I send you and yours my love as yet another layer of love to surround all of you.
Becky West Monroe
Name: noah white <nopa2@peoplepc.com> Date: 2002-09-10 Comments:
Let the memories shine through.with Deepest Sympathy
Name: Lynnne Miller <LMiller603@aol.com> Date: 2002-08-23 Comments:
Juanita, Thanks so much for setting up this Memorial Book Web Page for our son. Unless you have lost a child, you could never know the pain associated with the loss. Thomas Allen Miller... We called him Frankie. He was a good son and gave us many reasons to be proud of him. We will never forget him but we know where he is. It wasn't long ago I talked with him. He told me clearly about what Christ meant to him. He told me about his personal relationship with Christ and how he wanted to please him and serve him. For a time, he left his teachings and then he turned back. I know that my son Loved the Lord Jesus Christ and was trusting in Him alone of his Salvation to take him to Heaven. I know that one day I will see him again. Not because of any great thing that I or my son have done, but because Jesus died on the Cross to pay for our sins and offers Heaven as a free gift to any and all that will turn to him and repent. Nothing that we could do would be worthy of Heaven but Jesus took care of it all. All we had to do was invite him into our hearts, accept him as the Master of our lives and repent of our sin. My son and I had done that. So, based on the teachings of the Bible, I know I will one day see my son again.
Name: Carol (Carrie) Miller <carrielenore> Date: 2002-06-27 Comments:
To all of you who have offered your kind words, condolences, thoughts and prayers, we thank you. I am Tommy's (Frankie) youngest sister. It really means a lot to know that so many people still have the compassion to offer others in a time of sorrow. I believe I speak for my whole family when I say thank you, and please continue to pray for us. Losing someone so close to you makes you feel as if your whole world just crumbled. The only peace we are able to find is in knowing that my brother now lies in Gods hand. He feels no sorrow, he feels no pain. Even though his body is gone, his memories, laughter, and presence still surround me. God bless you all for caring so much. And once again, Thank you.
Carrie Miller
Name: Sherrie D. Johnson and Robert Mooney <sdjartist @yahoo.com> Date: 2002-06-24 Comments:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this difficult time. God knows and sees the grief that all Tommy's family is going through. And even though we are far away, we are still family and our hearts are with you. I have lit a candle in his memory. It is buring now as I write this.
Most sincerely, Moe and Bob.
Name: Loretta Hie <smangold@seidata.com> Date: 2002-06-22 Comments:
I know this has to be one of the hardest things in life we are expected to try to deal with.But I know Frankie is in grandma's arms waiting for all of us to join him one day.As we both know every one will miss him.But grandma's arms is a real good place to be.God Bless all of you love you
Name: Carol Hite <ckhit@webtv.net> Date: 2002-06-22 Comments:
Lynne you and Tom are in my prayer's, this has to be our hardest thing in life to face,to lose one of our children.
Name: David Miller <Dav8466063@aol.com> Date: 2002-06-10 Comments:
When I found that my brother had passed away,I thought nothing in the world could get us through this.. I was right. Nothing of this world could, but prayer did.
We thank You for your prayers..
And to my brother,who I know is watching. I'll always Love You.
Name: Helen Myers <hlmyers@aol.com> Date: 2002-06-02 Comments:
Lynne, I was so very touched by your loss. At times words leave you completely. This is one of those times. My heart aches for you pain and loss. Know you are love by many.
Helen Myers
Name: Mike Freels <mdfreels@yahoo.com> Date: 2002-05-22 Comments:
I am sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my condolences.
Name: Jean Mayfield Cuevas <jmayfield@jps.net> Date: 2002-05-09 Comments:
Lynne, I only just read about your son this morning. I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss, and my heart goes out to you. May God comfort you and sustain you through all the days ahead.
Jean Cuevas
Name: Billie Smith <spooks8@juno.com> Date: 2002-05-06 Comments:
Sorry to hear about your loss-may God be with you in your time of sorrow.
My husband is a decendent of Bland Ballard b.1700 m Mary
Deering.
Billie Ruth Smith
Name: Dorothy White <whitedc@attbi.com> Date: 2002-05-05 Comments:
Lynne:
I am so sorry...I did not know.
God Bless you and your family.
Name: Carol Berry Ballard <trinityone@aol.com> Date: 2002-05-04 Comments:
Our prayers are with you and your Family.
God Bless you in a very special way.
Name: Pamela-Jean Hoach <cinder_skye2000@aol.com> Date: 2002-05-02 Comments:
Lynne
I am so sorry about the loss of your son..May you find comfort and peace in this time of great sorrow.
Sincerely
Pj Hoach
Name: Evelyn Parra <Eveparra@aol.com> Date: 2002-05-01 Comments:
My deepest sympathies to you and your family in this time of sorrow. The death of a loved one, especially a son is one of the worst things to experience. I pray that God grants you the stregnth and courage to get through this. You and your family are in my prayers.
Name: Michele (Ballard) Anderson <j_m_t_anderson@hotmail.com> Date: 2002-04-29 Comments:
May God give you the strength of friends to aid you in this time of grief. With my deepest sympathy.
Name: Martha Ripley <Mvpripley@aol.com> Date: 2002-04-29 Comments:
My prayers are with you and your family. Love, Martha
Name: dick sutherland <dick.sutherland@dal.ca> Date: 2002-04-29 Comments:
Speaking as a parent myself, you have my deepest sympathy on your loss, Dick Sutherland.
Name: Brenda Maupin Ballard <grnsprt946@aol.com> Date: 2002-04-29 Comments:
Lynne, no words can help you through this time of sorrow, we can all just pray for you and let you know you and your son are in our prayers. God Bless and Be with you. Brenda Ballard
Name: Linda Ballard <ljbalard@telenet.net> Date: 2002-04-29 Comments:
I'm so sorry to hear of your lost.
God Bless you and your family
Name: John Ballard <john.ballard@anu.edu.au> Date: 2002-04-29 Comments:
The very high regard in which you're held by all of us, together with our knowledge of your past tribulations, makes this especially heart-rending. We know that you're indomitable, but this would break most of us. We wish you grace for recovery.
Name: lesley Ballard <lesleyballard@yahoo.com> Date: 2002-04-29 Comments:
So sorry to hear of your loss will hit base some time please accept our love and prayers Lesley and Bruce Ballard Ashburton NZ.
Name: Florence Lucero <flolucero@wayfarer1.com> Date: 2002-04-28 Comments:
I know this is a very difficult time for you. My prayers are with you. Know that God loves you and your son will be watching over you. Your son will always be with you.
Name: Lacy Ballard <lacymont@bellsouth.net> Date: 2002-04-28 Comments:
Thinking of you.
Lacy
Name: Emily Wheaton <cthorsetrainer@yahoo.com> Date: 2002-04-28 Comments:
May Great Spirit watch over you in this time of sorrow.
Name: Dottie <DCROS10529@aol.com> Date: 2002-04-28 Comments:
Lynn,
I cannot begin to understand the feelings one must be dealing with when a child is lost. I hope you know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. There are many times in our lives when something happens that we do not understand and can only ask why. One day all of those questions will be answered. Keep your faith and remember the Ballard List is here for you.
My God keep you in his loving arms.
Dottie
Name: Elizabeth Caudle <BnLFAMILY@aol.com> Date: 2002-04-28 Comments:
Lynne,
I am so very sorry to hear about your son. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Elizabeth
Name: Terri Nobles Savely <Boysmom2@aol.com> Date: 2002-04-28 Comments:
Lynne,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your son. May God give your family the strength during your time of sorrow.
Terri Savely
Name: Chuck & Linda Ballard <csball000@aol.com> Date: 2002-04-28 Comments:
Our prayers go out for you and your family. With the help of God may your memories of all the good times replace the pain.
Name: Connie Wilbanks <connie.wilbanks@verizon.net> Date: 2002-04-28 Comments:
At this most painful of times, mere words cannot lessen the ultimate injustice you must feel as a parent. It's not supposed to be this way. Hopefully in time, the pain will be softened by fond memories that you may not realize that you have. The way his hair looked when he woke up, his anguish over his first crush, the first time you looked at him and thought, "My little boy is a man". The impact and effect that we have on others is what truly gives us immortality. Thomas will live on in the hearts and minds of those who knew and loved him. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Name: Beverly Killian <beverlykillian@starband.net> Date: 2002-04-28 Comments:
Lynn, I am so sorry.May God Bless and Keep you always.Beverly
Name: Anna Hearn Mammone <Hearn-Anne@msn.com> Date: 2002-04-28 Comments:
Lynn, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. God Bless you and keep you in this time of sorrow. A friend , you don't really know,but appreciates your help in finding ancestors.
Ann
Name: Ann Gordon <agordontx@earthlink.net> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
I couldn't possibly know the pain, but there is One who knows, because He sent His only Son so that the Comforter could live within you.
Name: Barbara Cope <cbarb@apex.net> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
Just wanted to say that I am deeply sorry for your loss and to let you know that you are in my prayers. I lost two small grand children five years ago, but live with it everyday. I can say though, that even though the pain will never really go away, it will get easier to deal with.
Name: JoEtta Newton <jonew@psci.net> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
My prayers are with you and your family!
Name: Don Ballard <MMDGB@aol.com> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
Lynne, Our prayers for comfort and understanding are with you and your family. Remember, God has a reason and plan for all things although we may not understand. God bless you. Don & Elaine
Name: Sue Ballard Harris <floralhavn@aol.com> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
You and your loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort from the Comforter and peace that passes understanding during this time.
Name: Karen McClendon <kem58@swbell.net> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
I can't imagine the grief you must feel with the loss of your precious son. Although we know that we will meet our loved ones again some day, the pain of separation must be almost unbearable. I hope the love and support of friends and family and the prayers that are being offered will hasten the peace that will surely come to you in time.
Name: Marsha A. Wells <mawells@houston.rr.com> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
Dear Lynne,
I am truly sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
May God Bless And Keep You Close to Him,
Marsha Wells
Houston, TX
Name: Jakki Lutz <jakki77@charter.net> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
Sympathy to you and yours, from the Lutz's
Name: Debra Woods <Debnmarv1@cs.com> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
Lynn, Sorry to hear of your loss, your in our prayers. Take care Debbi
Name: Walter Cox <wcox@lansrc.com> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
Lynn, I have really appreciated your work on the Ballard lines. I am sorry about the loss of your son. May the Lord be with you and bless and comfort you till we meet again in His Kingdom. Sincerely, Walt
Name: Martha F. Ballard <mduck@citlink.net> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
You and your family have my deepest sympathy.
God grant you peace. May fond memories replace the pain
of loss.
Name: Kirk and Norma Sheap <cnsheap@msn.com> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
Lynne: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My entire family extends its sympathy and our condolences. Kirk Sheap
Name: Patricia Ballard Adkins <larry3@quiknet.net> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
You are in my thoughts and prrays. God Bless.
Name: Mary Ballard <gemwtch@aol.com> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your son. Know that he is with people who love him and you will be with him one day.
Name: Eleanor Lee <whlee@kih.net> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
Lynne, I am so sorry that your son had to go home so soon. I lost my dear daughter, so I know how hard it is. Some day we'll Meet them again. May God comfort you. Much love and good wishes. Eleanor
Name: Eleanor Lee <whlee@kih.net> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
Lynne, I am so sorry that your son had to go home so soon. I lost my dear daughter, so I know how hard it is. Some day we'll Meet them again. May God comfort you. Much love and good wishes. Eleanor
Name: Madonna Mahurin <madlarry@vci.net> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Name: LaRae Knder <lkinder@etv.net> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
Lynne and Family
Sincere condolences to all of you. I feel your love for your (our) ancestors. Your dedication and toil are much more priceless and far reaching than you can imagine.
I pray that our Lord will grant you peace. With much caring LaRae Kinder
Name: Steve & Linda Ballard <LLLB1122@aol.com> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
We send our deepest condolences for your recent loss. While no words can erase your pain, please take some small comfort in the knowledge you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Name: Robert Lee Hewgley <roberthewgley@aol.com> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
We picture death as coming to destroy; let us rather picture Christ as coming to save. We think of death as sending; let us rather think of life as beginning, and that more abundantly. We think of losing; let us think of gaining. We think of parting; let us think of meeting. We think of going away; let us think of arriving. And as the voice of death whispers, "You must go from earth," let us hear the voice of Christ saying, "You are but coming to Me!"
Name: Cindy and Roy Ballard <mspreach@xit.net> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
Again, we send our prayers and thoughts. We believe in a God that can handle our stresses and our sorrows. We will be praying in His name.
Name: Jane <jrskn@juno.com> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
I only wish you the best during this grieving period. My thoughts and prayers are for you and your family.
Name: Christine McLinden <cmclinden@hotmail.com> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
My thoughts and prayers are with the Miller family. What a tragic loss....
Name: Jana Jaynes Thomas <jpthomas7@juno.com> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
My sincere sympathy is extended you and your family Lynne.
Name: Michael Crosby <cros6888@bellsouth.net> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
My prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless !
Name: Carol Jones <JONESY6IRON@aol.com> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
So sorry for your loss; our prayers are with you.
Name: Nancy Ballard <nan69b@yahoo.com> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
I am so sorry for your loss. My Prayers are for you. Losing a child must be beyond unbearable .God Bless you and your Family.
Name: Elaine Rester <ewrester@bellsouth.net> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
Lynne, Please accept my deepest sympathy....words can't really express completely how one feels when losing a loved one....and we can't express how we feel in condolences....my heart is with you.
Elaine
Name: Shawnnee <shawnnee@d-web.com> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss We connect with three surnames. Ballard, Taylor and Brodie.
Our family prayers are with you and your family.
Shawnnee
Name: Bob Ballard <rdballard@aol.com> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
My prayers and thoughts are with Lynne at this difficult time.
Name: Regina <toomuchone@msn.com> Date: 2002-04-27 Comments:
Dear Lynne,
My thoughts are with you.
Regina