To the Ross family: I am so sorry for your loss.

As the Dear Michael

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and Nani Ross
grandmother to a beautiful little girl with Angelman hear of the un : Was so sad
timely death dened to
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passing has left in your lives. Although it is hard to for peace and P J a li ttle more. Pra
comfort in th ying
believe now, in time the pain will ease and the memories move forward e years ahea

Tommy Ethan Ross . Blessings, d as you

of your precious son will bring you comfort and joy. Lakewood, C Cindy and PJ
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Candace Bryant. Ventura County, CA

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Our family grieves with you in your loss
a t t h s s e d t o l well the special love and everlasting blessings I am a mother of a 22 yr old Angelman son, named
bl e u w i l
u were that yo of your sweet boy, Tommy. Your
know yo W e h o p e
t h e that your son has graced you with, and that Matthew. We call him Matty. I have gone through years
life. all family is in our prayers, and Tommy
in your k o f T o mmy and r e will always be part of you, to love, to cherish of uncontrollable seizures with my son Matty. Especially
you thin . We ar
e su will always remain in our hearts. The during the years of 2 yrs old thru 6 yrs old. They were the
smile as t b e h i n d
and
and never forget. Sincerely, Mary & John
s he lef s lives
Hamrick family Dallas / Fort Worth, worst. Always clutching on to his crib at the hospital or on
memorie c o u n t l e s
e Vasilak, Ontario, Canada. to him, at home. Always wondering, will he make it this
touched e. Ther
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that he iles and time? Then learning about, who is the best neuro doctor,
a l e g a cy o f s m
y o n e t o leave. best medications, researching, etc., to save my son. But
left or an Michael & Nani, My prayer for your family is for God to wrap his strong, loving arms around each
f i n e r legacy f w i l l help yo
u
of you and give you peace. I also pray that you know deep in your hearts just what a special child then, I realized, it didn't matter.. it was in God's hands.
i s n o fam i l y e
u r A n gelman W i t h love, th you were given, even for a short time and your Angelman family grieves right along with you. God Matty had A/S and if it was going to turn against him, no
Yo ive.
m e mory al a. Bless, Kristi Murray (mom to Nicholas, 7 del+) Flower Mound TX doctor or myself could control that. I believe, God knows
keep h i s
H i c k e y Canad which road each one of us is heading on...and what it may
e
f Maggi
family o We will always be your Angel family. Remember Tommy's smile and
bring. He knows if your headed for a good life or a
suffering one. God loves children more than anybody. So
laughter and never let that memory fade. When I told your story, one of my know that God loved your child so very much.With
Rest in peace little one......we'll keep family friends said, "Think of Tommy as another precious little one keeping God deepest sympathy for your son, Tommy,And know,
in our prayers Michael C. McGilvray Boston, on his toes." It seems very appropriate and true for one of our Angels. whenever an Angel dies, we all A/S parents cry and suffer
MA Angel hugs and sloppy kisses, Michelle, Dustin, Bailey and Jake Sclater with you...Love and Prayers, Linda Hammill, mom to
(del +) Jefferson, MD www.justforjake.org Matty, del+, 22 yrs old, Stratford, CT. USA
So sorry for their loss, its heartbreaking. Xx
Rachel Martin - Manchester, United Kingdom
Mike and Nani, Alex, and all of Tommy's family, I find myself talking to Tommy alot these past few days knowing that we all have a
All my prayer for you -Luisa Fernanda Otero guardian angel watching over us. I imagine him walking, running, talking, and riding elevators and free of seizures, and I know that
Prada St Louis MO one day we will all be reunited. Tommy touched so many lives in his 5 short years and will always be remembered for his smile,
laughter, and big heart. He was blessed with a loving family who did everything they could to make his life happy and fulfilled. I so
Angel parents across the world will hug their
grateful that Tommy and Sean brought our families together, and we will always be here for you. God Bless,Ann Marie, Tom, Sean
children tighter tonight. Can you pass on all
of our thoughts & love - Meagan Cross - (AS del+), Erin, Ryan, and Megan Fennelly
 Our thoughts and prayers are with tommy's family. We just lost our precious angel Holly to influenza 10-22-09. Joy shared is twice the joy, sorrow shared
is half the sorrow. With love and hope for brighter days, Margo Stewart Channahon Illinois
Dear Michael, Nani, and Family, Our
family was so sad to hear of Tommy's
I can not imagine the sadness you are feeling. I
pray you find peace and comfort as the days go
on. Your sweet Tommy touched lives with his smile,
Our Tribute passing. He was such a cute little boy!!
:o) We wish we would have been
blessed with the opportunity to really
know him like you did. Please know that
this I am certain. God bless you. Debbie and Alec
clinical AS Las Vegas, NV
Tommy Ethan Ross we are mourning with each of you. We
hope the memories you created with
him and as a family will be a source of
To his family from some of the International Angelman family strength at this difficult time and
Our sincerest condolences, and prayers go to them. throughout your entire lives. Life is so
Alicia Black-Williams - Birmingham, AL full of challenges, but I think the
passing of a love one is the hardest.
We will continue to remember you in
Dear Mike and Nani- You surely must know how Mike, Nani and Family We are all so
many hearts have been saddened to hear of your Mike and Nani and your family, we saddened by the sudden loss of your son, our prayers, also. May you find peace in
loss. We have but to recall our own Angels at Tommy. As a parent of an Angelman child I knowing Tommy is with Jesus and is
Tommy's tender age of 5, and contemplate how extend our condolences to you. Know that feel your loss deeply. I cannot imagine what now free from all his disabilities and
fragile life can be. Anyone of us, at any time, is we pray for the courage, strength and you are going through and am at a loss for s t r u g g l e s . W e p r a y t h a t t h e
but a heartbeat away from what you are words to console you. I will continue to unconditional love your son gave you
peace for The Journey for you all Darren
experiencing now. Although words cannot ease
Julie and Francesca Humphries New pray for you all and Tommy, God Blessed and taught you will help you in your
your pain and sorrow, please think of the good
him and you by bringing you together on daily walk in life! Angels have a trait
and happy times with Tommy.....the Angel smiles, Zealand
laughter, hugs, kisses, and boundless love. My Earth and one day we will all be together that noone else can possess when it
family and I pray for you and your family. May you again. Our deepest sympathies and comes to love. This is a blessing that we
be strengthened and hopeful that someday you Word just escape me.....thinking of you Becky condolences. The SanGiovanni Family can have each and everyday whether
will see your son and cling together in joyous (Mom to Sophie, del+ 4 years old; Donovan 14 Peter, Doris, Alex, Isabella(14 del +), they are near or far. I have no doubt
reunion, never to be parted again. Susan Vernal months; wife to Marc; NJ) Domeinc Westford MA that you are better individuals because
(mom to David 14, AS del + w/ seizures) Joan & of your son! Angels tend to teach
Richard (grandparents to David) Heart broken for you- prayer going out to you from our We are so sorry for the loss of your precious anyone and everyone they come in
Mike, Nani and family, house - Regie and Yolanda Hamm Nashville TN little boy. Please know that many people are contact with this touching lesson. We
We can't imagine the grief you must be thinking of you during this difficult time. As are all better people when we fully
experiencing. Tommy had the cutest smile time passes, remember that members of the grasp this concept that they share!
Ross Family, I've been sitting here in front of a blank email
and adorable face, one that makes you just AS family will still be here and we will not When we feel the love of an angel we
want to hug him. We will miss seeing him form for 20 minutes now trying to get the right words down, yet
forget Tommy. With Sincere Condolences, can understand God's purposes for
at the walk-a-thon each year but we know it is impossible to convey my sympathy and sadness. We man in a much greater light! =) (Our
The Haney Family Chicago, IL
he will be walking with us in spirit. We Angelman parents live every day quietly fearing a sudden loss, world needs more of this in our society
pray for the memories and thoughts of and each of our hearts break with yours. Please know that you
Tommy to bring a smile to your face and a To the family and friends of Tommy, My today.) Please know that we are
will remain in our prayers. Kristen and Matt Endre deepest sympathy goes out to you all. The praying for you to be comforted at this
little chuckle rather than sadness and grief.
Know that you have so many keeping your Conor, 5.5 yrs (del+) and Brendan entire Angelman Syndrome family is just so time and always. We hope that your
family in their prayers and we hope that saddened to learn of your loss. It truly is a Tommy will be remembered for the
somehow that will help you and Nani get Mike and Nani, You and your family are in our thoughts loss for all of us. Tommy was beautiful and wonderful qualities that he had and
through the hardest parts of your journey. and prayers. May God wrap you in His arms and help you he will be remembered fondly. His wings are shared. God bless and keep you always.
Continue to give your pain and grief over to spread now and he's dancing and singing in Sending our condolences at this time,
through the loss of your precious son. Each of our lives
God. Tommy will be so missed. God Bless. heaven. Love and prayers, The Evans Family The Kimbles (Jeff and Lucy, and
have been blessed by our angels, and I know Tommy's Rob, Heather, Chance (AS- ube3a), Cannon
Jerry and Dara Woodrum, Angels - Jule and clinical angels Katrina and Kassidy)
Jenna, and sisters Rebecca and Jean. blessing will continue on. Cindy, Bob, and Daniel (del +) Scutt and Colin Martinsburg, WV
Morgantown West VA
Richmond VA Springfield VA