On 12/3/2011 4:26 PM, ssmilay wrote:
> To all of Blake's friends of the internet --
>
> Because we are not "computerized" we have asked our sweet Stephanie to
> post this note to all of you.
>
> Our family (Mom - Dad - Sister) wants to sincerely thank you all for
> the wonderful and soothing messages you have sent regarding our much
> loved son Blake. The messages of sympathy, love and admiration have
> gone a long way to ease the pain and grief we feel. You have shown
> us a whole different side of Blake. We knew he spent lots of time on
> the net but never realized how many good, long time friends he made in
> those hours. We have always been extremely proud of Blake and the
> way he handled the good and not-so-good events in his life. And I'm
> sure that the great friends like you helped him to weather those
> storms.
>
> We love him dearly--miss him terribly--and he will always be in our
> hearts. Thank you all for making it easier to take.
>
> (Mom) Dorothy (Dad) John (Sister) Kerry
>
> Blake was "cool" before "cool" was "cool"!--From a letter to Blake's
> family.
Please accept my deepest condolences. Unfortunately, I know first hand
how terrible it is to bury one's child. May the fact that he was a good
guy and admired by many here, be of some small comfort to you in your grief.

--
Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
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