Lives Lost - Lives Shattered

Dear O'Neil Family;

We are parents of a Hokie Graduate Student alum and live in Barrington, RI. We were glued to the TV after the shooting, remembering our fun trips to peaceful Blacksburg.
We were devastated to read that your wonderful son, so full of promise was a victim. Words cannot express our sympathy. May you find peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Tom and Sandy Stamoulis

I downloaded some of Daniel's music after seeing the link . I very much enjoyed it. I am so sorry for you loss and the loss to humanity. You do not grieve alone.

Celebrate the life of Daniel with Light, Love and Peace.

May you find peace in this troubling time. I recall a speech made by Mary Levy of the Buffalo Bills National football team when he was inducted into the NFL hall of fame... he mentions his having served in the army with 21 of his classmates... only three of those classmates returned from the war, he being one and the other 18 were to remain "forever young". I am sure your son/brother/friend will be waiting for you with open arms and a bright smile when you shall meet again... for he is "forever young".

My prayers to you and ur family. May God give u strength during ur moment of pain and despair. I cannot imagine what you're going through but know that my heart and everyone else in America grieves with you. God Bless!

There are no words to leaven the pain of your loss and this tragedy. But the following is a humble offering (from fellow Nutmeggers who work in academe) that hopefully will bring some comfort, when you feel the sun shining again:

In the rising of the sun and in its going down, we remember them.

In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter, we remember them.

In the opening of buds and in the warmth of summer, we remember them.

In the beginning of the year and when it ends, we remember them.

So long as we live they, too, shall live for they are now a part of us as we remember them.

May god bless the O'Neil family.

Right now I am living in California, but originally from Warwick, Rhode Island and I recognize Daniel's bright smile. I know I have seen him back at home, Rhode Island is a pretty cozy place. Daniel was a remarkable person (his website is beautiful) and I know I will try to live each day the way he would in his honor. My heart goes out to the O'Neil family and may you find comfort through family support and precious memories. But most of all know that you will all be together again someday, I truly believe that. May God bless you.

God Bless your family in this time of sorrow...

Dear O'Neil Family,

My sincerest heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your son. I was sadly moved by these events and the loss of innocent lives. Know that there are many people who are heartfelt as I about this tragedy and the senseless of your son's young life.
Shari

Dear O'Neil Family and Friends:

I am a Lafayette '06 alum and was very sorry to hear that Dan was a victim of such a senseless tragedy. Although I didn't know Dan personally,when I saw his picture he had a very familiar face. He was a friend of several friends and we walked the halls of AEC at Lafayette together. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I hope Dan's music brings you some comfort in this time of mourning.
May God Bless You.
-S

May you find strength in the memories of your son and may his spirit sustain you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.