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Ross Abdallah Alameddine, 20, Saugus, Mass.

April 18, 2007 7:21 PM

Wpn_alameddine_070417_blog_2  "I just got word he was of the ones killed in the classroom," said a sobbing Lynnette Alameddine, moments after a chaplain called to tell her that her son was among the dead, according to a report in the Boston Herald.

Earlier Tuesday night, Lynnette Alameddine spent hours calling police and hospitals, which she said were unresponsive to her frantic pleas for information.

Ross Alameddine had just declared English as his major. A graduate of Austin Preparatory School in Reading, Mass., he was called a "bright and engaged student" by his former headmaster Paul J. Moran.

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I am so sorry for your loss. I know he must have been a true blessing to you. You are in my prayers.

Posted by: Linda | Apr 19, 2007 11:44:36 AM

I am so sorry for the unfairness your family is going thru. May God keep you near him for the love and support you deserve.

Posted by: Janece Holmes | Apr 19, 2007 12:09:29 PM

When life doesn't seem fair that is when we must rely on our faith and trust in God. My heart hurts for you all.

Posted by: michelle | Apr 19, 2007 4:29:17 PM

When life doesn't seem fair that is when we must rely on our faith and trust in God. My heart hurts for you all.

Posted by: michelle | Apr 19, 2007 4:29:52 PM

I can't even imagine the level of pain and disbelief that you must be experiencing. I am a mother of an almost-18 year old daughter, who leaves for college next fall. It saddens me to think that she might not be safe. Please know that your family and all who know and love you will be there for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Posted by: Pam Patrick | Apr 19, 2007 4:42:50 PM

It must be so hard to experience something like this. My heart and prayers go out to everyone this touches.

Posted by: Christina Wall | Apr 19, 2007 5:52:57 PM

I am sorry for your loss this young man, I personally know nothing of him but you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord help you through these troubled times. God bless.

Posted by: Natasha | Apr 19, 2007 5:56:35 PM

Dr. A and Lynette, you have all our prayers and thoughts. I remember how much you were always trying to get home Dr. A to your two wonderful {at that time very small }children. you are all three wrapped in so many peoples love and caring. my heart hurts with you

Posted by: melonee | Apr 19, 2007 6:33:41 PM

may Allah give him jannah
Amen

Posted by: hanaa | Apr 19, 2007 6:43:41 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. As a former Saugus resident, I really feel heartbroken along with you.

Posted by: thelma smith | Apr 19, 2007 7:36:33 PM

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I have a son and daughter almost the same age and I cannot imagine what you must be feeling at this moment. My heart grieves with you and may God carry you through each day ahead. God Bless.

Posted by: fran | Apr 19, 2007 8:42:47 PM

Our prayers go out to the families of VT may God give you the strength to continue tomorrow for the lost we suffered today.We have a saying when the night gets more dark the light is about to come out, so therefore have faith in God he is almighty and he heals everything with time. I will pray for your families and mines i hope and wish that in a future things won't happen as it did today becuase the only thought of tragedy scares me for my children and for all Human kind so as we could see that to tragedy there is no color race or skin, Lets have strenght and pray for all angels that God will be with them and let us pray that god be with us. I hope that Cho finds peace beyond death and may God forgivr his soul. I cried along with my wife just thinking of the thought of our kids in a future. God Bless all of you TODAY TOMORROW AND ALWAYS.

Posted by: David | Apr 19, 2007 11:19:42 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss, i know how hard it is to lose a loved one-especially when we move from libnen to find safety and security. You are all in my prayers everyday...Allah Yer7amo ya rab...

Posted by: Suzana Younes | Apr 19, 2007 11:34:04 PM

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

Posted by: wendy | Apr 19, 2007 11:37:31 PM

Ross was a sparkplug and a sweetheart. He will truly be missed

Posted by: erica | Apr 20, 2007 7:07:16 AM

I can only imagine what your family is going through. My families thoughts and pray go to you and yours. I believe I had meant Mr. Alameddine at Baystate a while back. God Bless you ALL.

Posted by: Brooks/Heatley | Apr 20, 2007 9:27:55 AM

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!

Posted by: Juanita | Apr 20, 2007 9:43:59 AM

My thoughts and Prayers are with you. I can not imagine the pain you are going through. I'm sure he was a great young man.

Posted by: Jennifer | Apr 20, 2007 10:30:06 AM

Accept my condolences and prayers for the whole family and friends of him. May Allah give u peace and confort at this hard time.

Posted by: soares | Apr 20, 2007 10:35:44 AM

I am so sorry for your lost. Your family is in my prayers and he will be missed.


haley<33

Posted by: haley jacobs | Apr 20, 2007 10:39:44 AM

I am so sorry for your loss, may your faith give you strength through this difficult time. I pray for the souls of everyone involved in this terrible tragedy. God Bless them all.

Posted by: Denise | Apr 20, 2007 11:26:04 AM

I am so sorry that this had to happen. Please know that there are thousands of prayers going out for you and your family. People do care about each other. Your in our thoughts everyday. God Bless

Posted by: kelly | Apr 20, 2007 11:27:50 AM

As I read about each and every face that is listed, my heart aches for their families and friends. May Gods peace be bestowed on each person that has been affected by this horrible tragedy! My family will keep you all in our prayers!!!

Sending our Love from the Mountains of North Carolina!

Posted by: Mindi | Apr 20, 2007 11:47:59 AM

There are no words to leaven the pain of your loss and this tragedy. But the following is a humble offering 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.

Posted by: Theresa | Apr 20, 2007 12:14:12 PM

I am sorry for your lost god bless you and your family. Be strong and know that there is a light that u and your family all are in our prayers. He will always be remembered. God bless you.

Posted by: Gabriela | Apr 20, 2007 12:15:28 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family and praying for all of you as well.

Posted by: Susan | Apr 20, 2007 12:58:44 PM

Im sorry for the loss of your fellow friends and family. Be strong and know we feel for you, the whole country does.

Posted by: jdavis | Apr 20, 2007 1:45:17 PM

I have cryed for 3 days for the young adults and the teachers at Virginia Tech. Oh the sorrow, the pain, the grieving.
The memories are pain, the tears will be flowing. Nothing can replace the hole of dispare. The wanting for the person you loved so dearly to be back in your arms once again. Oh GOD Why?! I will never forget this, the date is burned in my memories forever. This senseless murder of our young youth and the teachers of the future, is again a cold hard remimder of just how fragile life is. And how,as a nation, we must pay attion to our youth if they are troubled. The scholars need the county and state help to protect the youth of the nation. In honor of Virginia Tech, I have put signs out and the schools colors, and I am wearing their colors. May you find peace in the future, it will be long in coming. From Redding, California

Posted by: Lortetta G. | Apr 20, 2007 2:06:56 PM

My heart goes out to all of the families involved in this tragedy. May God Bless you all

Posted by: Joann | Apr 20, 2007 2:51:08 PM

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family! I am very sorry for your loss.

Posted by: Janice | Apr 20, 2007 3:22:48 PM

My prayers are with you for the loss of Ross, God Bless you

Posted by: Kathy | Apr 20, 2007 3:25:11 PM

My heart and prayers are with you today. As a parent I can only guess at your wrenching pain - as a University professor, I am grieving with you also on the level of feeling the education system failed Ross also. I yearn for soothing words - they don't come - only scalding pain at the loss.
Elizabeth Spragins

Posted by: elizabeth Spragins | Apr 20, 2007 3:39:21 PM

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family for a young man that had so much to give back to the world.

Posted by: Joe | Apr 20, 2007 3:41:25 PM

May the Lord sustain your family and friends through this ordeal. God Bless and keep your loved ones in the days ahead.

Posted by: Pat | Apr 20, 2007 4:44:05 PM

my thoughts go to everyone connected to this awful event. I hope that you will soon be able to find somekind of peace and celebrate the lives of those you have lost. kind regards, andrew, scotland.

Posted by: andrew gliniecki | Apr 20, 2007 5:00:41 PM

When I saw that news about this tragedy I was saddened by how many young lives were lost, and I hurt for of all the people who would be affected,families, friends, and even aquaintances. Then I was realized what the world lost in these talented young people. They were truly the best and the brightest. My condolences.

Posted by: anonymous | Apr 20, 2007 5:07:45 PM

What devastation to have so many youths involved with such a an ordeal. Hope the Good Lord above takes hold of each family to strengthen their bond with each other, make all of continue to find a way for peace. We all need to pray harder for less violence in todays times, too much..Prayers today, tomorrow, forever, for each family dealing with such unnecessary loss. May the Lord above find a way to relieve the pain with celebrating the lives lost by consoling all.....

Posted by: Shirley V | Apr 20, 2007 5:17:00 PM

I am in San Francisco CA and I grieve with you for the loss of your remarkable son. May you find comfort through family/friends support and precious memories. Please do not be filled with hate but instead love like there is no tommorow. We don't know why such tragedies happen, but through such pain we need to create positive change. My faith has me believe that you will all be reunited someday. Please accept my prayers and love.

Posted by: Michele | Apr 21, 2007 2:03:14 AM

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

Posted by: sheila | Apr 21, 2007 7:05:06 AM

To the Alameddine Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the death of your son. We were so sorry to hear of this tragedy and your loss. Take comfort in the thought that soon death will be a thing of the past. "He will actually swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces." (Isaiah 25:8) The Bible also promises that the dead will live again. -Acts 24:15; John 5:28, 29. It is our sincere hope that you will find comfort and strength during this difficult time. (2 Corinthians 1:2-7) We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Posted by: Payne Family | Apr 21, 2007 7:44:26 AM

My heart broke reading this bio on your son, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that one day you and your family can see thru the pain, anger and unjustness of what you're feeling now and find some sembelence of peace. I am not a very religious person yet I feel in my heart of hearts that your son is in the arms of an angel. Please, take care and take comfort in knowing that your son was living a life that most any parent would be proud of.

Posted by: Michelle | Apr 21, 2007 8:43:21 AM

You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God help you thought his difficult time.

Posted by: Anonymous | Apr 21, 2007 11:47:52 AM

I don't know what to say here....I am so sorry for your loss. Every time I hear about this tragedy my heart breaks a little more. Please know that your loss was not in vain, God has a special plan for all of us. May God hold you and your families close. Keep your heads up and know that all of us here in Florida are pulling for you.
<3 Amanda <3

Posted by: Amanda | Apr 21, 2007 12:47:46 PM

MY HEART IS HURTING FOR YOUR LOSS
WORDS THAT COME TO ME ARE ..LORD THANKS YOU FOR YOUR ARMS AROUND FAMILY,GIVING THEM SERENTY-PEACE..KNOWING YOU WILL BETOGETHER AGAIN IN HEAVEN..WITH OUR PRECIOUS LORD.

Posted by: SHIRLEY | Apr 21, 2007 5:33:57 PM

As a parent, I ache for your lost and hope and pray that the words found in Rev.21:4 brings some comfort. Our Almighty father has the power to bring about all that is promise there and in Isaiah 25:8.

Posted by: Jean Anderson | Apr 22, 2007 2:41:35 AM

As a parent with a child away at school I cried for each and every one of you who has suffered such a terrible loss. My prayers and wishes of peace are with you.Look to your family for there you will find your greatest source of strength.

Posted by: donna | Apr 22, 2007 12:39:54 PM

Virginia Tech,
I was very saddened and confused to hear about the tragedy that took place on your campus...All of Virginia Tech are in my thoughts and prayers, I wish all of you love and compassion during your struggle to comprehend this tragedy.

Kerry
Tulane University

Posted by: Kerry | Apr 22, 2007 7:04:21 PM

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God keep you and comfort you during this most difficult time.
God Bless You.

Posted by: Barb | Apr 22, 2007 10:10:13 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and all of VT. May you find peace and comfort.

Posted by: Joann | Apr 22, 2007 11:09:03 PM

I send my deepest thoughts of peace. I am a mom of a daughter attending Northwestern University in Evanston Illinois. I have called her every day since this tragedy. I feel, probably as most moms, sad and missing our kids even more. Be safe, aware and know we are thinking of you. Our love. Pam and Creeanna

Posted by: Pam King | Apr 23, 2007 10:29:38 AM

I've suffered lost loved ones myself and just know time will help heal. To the family and friends of Ross you have my sincerest and deepest sympathies. It's such a confusing and hurtful time but it will also be a time to celebrate and honour Ross's life and hopefully derive much meaning so that his death is not in vain. My thoughts are with you everyday, as I know thousands and perhaps even millions of others around the world grieve with you. Bless you all.

Posted by: Monica | Apr 23, 2007 11:00:04 AM

My deepest prayers are with you. As a Mom of 2 twenty year old kids, I can't even inagine your pain. Just know that they are in a better place and treasure those memories that no one can take away from you!! It takes time to heal and my heart hurts deeply for all of your family and the others that were taken away so cruelly. God Bless and know that so many people are praying for you.

Posted by: Janey Fornash | Apr 23, 2007 1:19:19 PM

I WILL KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS
I ALSO HAVE LOST A CHILD SO I CAN ONLY IMAGINE YOUR PAIN. GOD BLESS
AND PLEASE KNOW YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS

Posted by: Pat | Apr 23, 2007 3:42:40 PM

When i heard of the tragedy, i found it to be very heart breaking for your family and friends,so me and my family send you our love and sympathy.We will also keep everyone of you in our prayers.

Posted by: Danielle | Apr 24, 2007 2:35:28 PM

Words cannotexpress how I am feeling at this very difficult time in your lives. This is a tragedy that never should have happened. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Be strong and have faith in our Lord.

Posted by: Maria Reyes | Apr 25, 2007 2:24:23 PM

Words cannot express how I am feeling at this very difficult time in your lives. This is a tragedy that never should have happened. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Be strong and have faith in our Lord.

Posted by: Maria Reyes | Apr 25, 2007 2:24:46 PM

Complete heartache is what I feel for you and all the parents who lost their children in this senseless act of violence. I have a daughter who is in college far from me and she lives on campus. This has really brought home to me how vulnerable our children are when we send them away to school. So many prayers and good thoughts are coming your way. I as a mother know that the only peace I would get from this loss would be from God. I am so sorry that you have had to go through this and I pray that somehow...sometime you will get peace.

Posted by: Julie Brown | Apr 26, 2007 7:13:43 PM

I'M SO SORRY FOR THE LOSSES THAT ALL THE FAMILY MEMBERS. OPEN YOUR HEART TO JESUS AND HE WILL BE THERE FOR YOU. HE CANNOT BRING THEM BACK BUT HE CAN COMFORT YOU IN THIS TIME OF NEED. MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU.
BARRY

Posted by: BARRY DAVIS | Apr 27, 2007 7:07:56 AM

I can't imagine your grief during this terrible time but I do think about Ross and what he must have meant to you. I also think about you and what you must have meant to him. So senseless and so very tragic. God Bless you all.

Posted by: Jim | Apr 27, 2007 11:08:57 AM

I think it is very disheartening that an individual with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities can cause so many people to lose their lives. I will pray for all who lost their lives that day, including the gunman. (I'm probably one of the FEW who also remembers him).

Posted by: Jasmine | Jun 10, 2007 2:14:54 AM

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