Monday, December 05, 2005
Wyatt Dean Ammon
I cannnot believe I am typing these words with tears in my eyes. My only, dearest son Wyatt died on Nov. 18th, 2005, from injuries received in a fall, while working in the Peace Corps in Zambia, Africa. There are no words to express what our family has been through the past 2 weeks. No parent should have to lose a child. I thought I understood when I lost my younger brother in a car accident at age 21. Now I know what my parents went through, for I am living it myself. The pain, the grief, the guilt at still being alive while my son lies dead, is over-whelming. It has taken me 2 weeks to be able to even type this. I know I will live on somehow because we must, but my life will never, ever, ever be the same. At the same time, I want to thank from the very bottom of my heart, all of my family members, Wyatt's friends from Dell Rapids, Hamline University, Washington DC, and around the world, and all of our very dear friends and neighbors here in Dell Rapids, who have opened their hearts and homes to us during this time. To all of you, Thank You for all you have done for us. We are overwhelmed by your kindness and generosity and love. You know who you are. We love you.
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Hello
My name is Jeremy. I am going to Zambia in June of 2006 on a rural aquaculture extension and I just found out today about Wyatt. I am terribally sorry for your loss. I'll send my prayers and blessings.
Needless to say I am concerned for my own safety over this matter. I was hoping that you could inform me on how he passed. Please send me an email at jck16@humboldt.edu when you get a chance.
I'm so sorry you have had to experience this. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Greg and Jeannie,
It breaks my heart to see your family in such pain. Our families were all supposed to grow old together. Nothing was supposed to happen to any of us. It just doesn't seem real. Know that I think of you and pray for you daily. I'm ready to come home again on the 23rd and definitely plan to stop by to visit. Love you both!! Love, Jasmine
Greg and Jeannie-
There is nothing I can say to take away you pain, but I wish I could. I want you to both know I'm here if you ever need anything at all and I mean that. You both have always been there for my family and now it's our turn to be there for yours. I wish I could take this all away and make thing go back to the way they were. I wish no not every had to deal with this. I treasure the memories I have of Wyatt and will never for get all the great times I have had with your family. Again please know I am always here if you need anything! You are all in my thoughts and prayers! Love- Hollie
Greg and Jeannie,
I want to be with you so very badly. I don't know what to say. My heart breaks for you. I cannot imagine what you are going though and I never want to. It is so strange that you are such good friends of ours, but
we don't know what to do or what to say to comfort you. What can we do?
The pain has to be unbearable (sp). I can feel it. It kills me to see you and your kids in so much pain. It is not fair. I pray all the time that the pain will ease and at the same time Wyatt will always be remembered.
Again, I want to be with you, but we don't want to smother you. When you have enough energy to reach out, please call us. We will also keep in touch. It is so painful. We love you. Can we deal with your pain? Please, please let us into your life, like it was before. Love Kelley
Jeannie and Greg,
I am very sorry for your lost. Although I have only met Wyatt a few times, I was touched by his good nature. I wish there's something that I can do to lessen your pain. I also know that there's nothing that I can offer that will ever match up to having him here with us. I want to let you know that if there’s anything that you need, please just let me know.
With love,
Vivian
We love you, too.
Jeannie,
I got your message on my blog (voerds.blogspot.com). I'm Brian Voerding. Wyatt lived down the hall from me at Hamline my freshman year, and we stayed close ever since. Do you have an e-mail? You can drop me a line at bvoerding ((at)) gmail ((dot)) com and I will write more.
Regards,
Brian
This is a very difficult time for all of you - I know that - but you must remember that Wyatt was a child of God - he was in your care only until God called him home to a better place. God also gave you three beautiful daughters and He would want you to love and cherish them. Life goes on - you have great memories; but it is now time to make new lasting memories and start new traditions. Don't waste one precious moment with each other and with your daughters. They need you now more then ever before. Start today to fill in the empty spaces with love, work, laughfter,happiness and gratitude for all the wonderful memories you have. God bless you all.
I know you may not see this, especially considering the original post here was almost seven years ago, and because of how painful lingering is.
I mean no disrespect, and I never knew Wyatt, but I still want to send my condolences. I will never be able to know the pain you feel, the pain you've felt, and I'm not going to claim that I do.
May your lives be filled with joy anew.
Best Wishes and Love from a concerned stranger.
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