Forever!/ DeMond Adkison (Friend)
Buckethead! The first time I heard him called that I wondered what I had gotten myself into! It was the day I started playing basketball for the Wildcats! Me and Buckethead played on teams together for years! Buckethead was always a good friend to me and always could make me laugh! And when I played him my junior year Buckethead had a breakaway and I blocked his shot even though they called a foul and he looked at me and said, " Alright you got me on that one" and he said it with a smile on his face and it was funny to me and him and we just kept going back and forth during that game! Buckethead you were my teammate and will always be and remain a Cherished friend! I will never forget you! Wildcats, Plano Select, and SUPER BOWL CHAMPS Vikings FOREVER!!! Close
Yet shall he live! / Dawn Ory (Friend of LeAnn )
John 11:25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
John 11:26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?
Dearest LeAnn and Family, I recieved the news of Aaron's passing from Renee. I was heart broken when Renee told me what had happened. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. I only wish that I could hug you and change it all. We believe our Lord's return is at hand. LeAnn, I believe that it will not be long and you will be with Aaron again, very soon. He will greet all of you at the gate of heaven. I am so glad that Aaron knew the Lord Jesus as his personal savior. Viewing the video of Aaron's life was simply inspirational. He was so blessed and beautiful, now he is blessed far beyond our comprehension. We love you " Lillette and I " and can't wait to see you and meet Aaron in heaven. Our deepest simpathy, prayers and love.
LeeAnn, I don't know if you remember me, my maiden name is Karen Kibodeaux and my husband (Neel DeRouen) and I graduated from LaGrange in 1978. Randy sent me this beautiful memorial site of your son Aaron. I just want to say that we are praying for you and your family, and we are so sorry for your loss. Love, Karen, Neel and family
Message To Aaron / Guy Seay (Friend of Grandparents )Read >>
Message To Aaron / Guy Seay (Friend of Grandparents )
Aaron -
I never had the pleasure of meeting you - but I have known your grandparents - Grace and Ken for a very long time - over 50 years. I also do not personally know your parents - but I know they come from very good parents. Your life was short - but you apparently brought a lot of joy to your parents, grandparents and friends. You also had a very full life - one filled with good activities and love -
A child is very special - we realize that more when we lose one - but we eventually remember all of the good things and the joy of having a child for no matter the length of time. You were a blessing and a joy to those that knew you and especially to those that loved you.
As a parent who also lost a child much too soon - I know the heartache that your love ones are experiencing and I can only advise them to wait for the passage of time - it is never easy - but it gets a little less painfully each year.
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August 27, 2006 I'm sorry for your loss. Aaron was one of my classmates and I am happy to say that I was glad to have been able to know him for the past couple of years. I found out the day after the accident from some people from the church and was grieved. I will continue to pray for you all during this time. Katelyn Bulluck (Richardson, TX )
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 22, 2006
Word of God Speak …..
How do you plan for the unexpected? Unexpectedly, Aaron turned out to be a hope in our family. A flicker of light. He was a person that everybody could see a certain “ability” in him that we all wished we could have in us. One of Aaron’s greatest qualities was his ability to be care free. He didn’t worry about problems, life traumas, or pending circumstances.
Aaron had reached a crossroad in life: From teen to young adult, from high school life to the college world , from under the wings of caring parents to life on his own, and graduating from seeing the high school cheerleaders to seeing the college cheerleaders! While planning for the future, Aaron was making some major life decisions not knowing that there would be another crossroad ahead. The thing about life is the fact that you must face the unexpected. In our family, we now, face the unexpected. Aaron is now on a new crossroad. A crossroad to a new life…….a life without grief , pain, and sorrow.
God gave a gift to us in the form of AARON. If I had a choice between knowing Aaron or never knowing him at all. I would have to say, that I would choose to know Aaron. Without Aaron, I would have never learn to enjoy life , be out-going , and caring for others. I would not be the same person I am today without knowing Aaron. Why did he have to die?……Or better yet, How could Aaron live and enjoy the 18 years of life that was given to him? His life reminds me of Jesus. Jesus lived a life that was dealt to him with joy. Jesus knew he wouldn’t live forever, but he chose to live his life and live it for others. Thank you God for the 18 years of Aaron’s life you gave us. (Ecclesiastes 3)
For my family, Pain inflicted on a person forms a wound. A wound can be treated, the pain eventually numbs, and healing will come, but the scar will never go away. Scars are reminders to us of a painful situation. Scars also bring about memories associated to the incident. Scars are a good reminder of times in our lives that we survived. Lets remember the Christmas times with Aaron………Let the memories of our Aaron live on inside of us..…..Lets remember that we can survive and preserver……..time will heal the wound, but Lets remember the Scar.
Your Cousin, Brian. brian ferrell (lake charles, LA )
Aaron, you are so loved. We miss you. / Gabrielle Gilmore (Best friend of his Mom and Dad )Read >>
Aaron, you are so loved. We miss you. / Gabrielle Gilmore (Best friend of his Mom and Dad )
August, 7, 2006
To my sweet friends Lee-Ann and Ken,
Today I learned the most amazing thing ever in my life. My best friend’s baby boy Aaron was laid to rest in the most wonderful, spiritual and peaceful, as well as agonizing service I have ever experienced in my life. 5 days ago, I didn’t think that my sweet friends could make it through one more hour, because of the agonizing pain, that they had to feel, when their child, their precious baby is ripped from them in this most tragic way. 4 days ago, I didn’t think that my friends would be able to survive the anguish they had to feel when they first laid eyes on their beautiful son in the funeral home. 3 days ago, my friends were in so much pain that I am at a loss for words. 2 days ago, my friends found strength somehow, how I do not know. It can only be through the amazing love of God. And today I learned the most amazing thing ever. My friends are going to make it. They are going to suffer greatly and forever have a void in their heart and soul and life, but I know they are going to make it, because I know that today they saw and found some peace at this service for Aaron, where sooooooooo many people (over 700) showed their love and support. They had to be proud for how many, many people their wonderful son touched. There was peace today, against all odds…………… God and peace were there…..you could feel it and it gave me hope.
I’ve learned that even though Aaron’s time on earth was short – his LIFE was lived greatly. He impacted many and touched lives everywhere. He led a life filled with purpose. I am so very proud of the person he was, so loving, so caring. He was an angel on earth and a true child of God. Yes, our PRIDE and LOVE for Aaron is by far more powerful than our grief. Love does conquer all - even sadness! “It is not the years in your life that matter, but the LIFE in your years.” Abraham Lincoln
I’ve learned that everyone misses Aaron, nobody as much as his amazing mother and incredible father or his awesome brothers, but everybody misses Aaron’s humor and gentleness and his laugh. Everyone misses his silliness and the way he could always make everyone laugh. Everyone will miss his incredible athleticism and talent for the game(s). We miss the love he gave so openly and the joy he brought to each day. We miss his big grin that could brighten the darkest of days. We miss him - every minute of every day - we miss him so very much. We feel Peace in knowing that Aaron is safe in the arms of God. Peace in knowing that Aaron’s life had great purpose and he touched many people during his short time on earth. Peace in knowing that we will see him again!
I have learned that grief comes in waves and tends to hit suddenly and painfully! We can be laughing one minute and crying the next. And I’m not sure we will ever wake up without that “pit” in our stomach - that feeling that something is dreadfully wrong and then realizing that EVERYTHING is wrong because Aaron is gone . . . But - SURPRISINGLY some days we are doing well. We look for signs from Aaron and there was a major sign today for my best friend. A wild bunny licking her on her ankle………..and not running away…..and licking her hands……………………………. Coincidence????? Maybe….But I choose to believe that this was a sign from Aaron telling his Mom that he is okay. Lee-Ann had a dream last night that she was going to see Aaron through his special friends. Coincidence???????????????????? Maybe ---- but I choose to think, that Aaron is giving his Mom signs, that he loves them and is still here…just different. We love his presence either way and we love him either way.
When these special spiritual signs happen we need to say “Hi Aaron”, thanks for letting me know you are here.
Aaron, we miss you soo much. The daily things, that are sooo hard to deal with, not having you here to share with. Never did we think that you would not be by our side. Our mind cannot comprehend that you are really gone. How are we ever going to do the rest of our life without you?????????????????????????????????????????? We love you Aaron. We miss you more than you will ever know.
Aaron's passing has prompted me and my whole family to get baptized together and we will do this in the honor of God, Jesus Christ and with and because of the inspiration of Aaron Travis Chapman, the incredible son of our special friends.
Aaron, you have and continue to touch so many peoples lives. Rest in Peace sweet boy.
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We are so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers. Rod and Donna Hanks (Lufkin, TX ) rdhanks@consolidated.net
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 20, 2006 i dont know what you are going through but i will always be here for you. i loved aaron and i am so sorry for your loss. i will keep praying for you daily. Ashleigh Gordy (Richardson, TX )
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 17, 2006 I remember all the good times... I will miss you, Daniel LeBleu (lake charles, LA )
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 16, 2006 Brian Ferrell brian ferrell (lake charles, LA ) brian.ferrell@ge.com
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 15, 2006 Thank you that even in your time of grief, you took the time to express your sympathy to our family. My husband heard of Aaron's passing during TCS Football Camp from Joseph Garcia and was grieved by the news. Please know that your family has been in our thoughts and prayers. We take comfort, however, in knowing that our sons are in a far better place and that one day we will see them again and will have an eternity to share our lives. If we can be of ANY comfort or assistance to you in the days, weeks, and months ahead, please do not hesitate to contact us. It would be nice if time could be suspended to allow us to adjust to the "new normal" of our lives, but it doesn't. God, however, is faithful to see us through. May His loving arms surround you and His peace overwhelm you. Shannon Kirk (Crandall, TX ) jkirkskirk@hotmail.com
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 14, 2006 LeeAnn, Ken, Chris & Brandon, Aaron...what a beautiful name, in Hebrew it means "exalted". And I know he is exalted to a higher place & in the presence of our loving savior, walking streets paved of pure gold & sitting beside river's & oceans of saphire blue. I will always remember the summer time when we would take Aaron & Daniel to either Six Flags or Astroworld. He loved life, and loved his family. I know he thought the world of his brother's, was so proud of his dad, and cherished his mother with all his heart. How do I express the overwhelming sadness I have in my heart, and yet....such comfort at the same time. This is only from the Holy Spirit who has been sent to be our comforter. My prayer is that He continually be a comfort for each of you & guide you through this time with your soul's being anchored to the rock of our salvation. Love forever, Your sister & aunt, Renee (Aunt Nae) Renee LeBleu (Lake Charles, LA ) leb4322@aol.com
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 9, 2006 Dear Chapman Family. I only learned this evening about Aaron's death (8/09) when I attended choir practice at PBC and saw the notice in the condolence section of our church prayer sheet. I was Aaron's 9th grade English teacher at Prestonwood Christin Academy. He was a memorable young man whom I enjoyed very much. I also met the two of you at a conference we had during the year. Please know that he had a loving spirit toward his classmates, was well-liked, respectful and kind. I pray our loving God will comfort and sustain you during this very difficult time. Grateful for having known Aaron, Sylvia Sheets sylvia sheets (PLANO, TX ) sylviasheets@comcast.net
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 9, 2006 To everyone in the Chapman family that always showed me so much kindness and love growing up, I give you my deepest regards and will keep you in my prayers. Aaron was always a great kid and will be missed but not forgotten. Brent Germany (Dallas, TX ) rbgerman@hotmail.com
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 8, 2006 To The Chapman Family,Our prayers are with each and everyone of you. God Bless -We love you and are here for you if you need us , Brenda, Sierra, Savanna, Krystal And Jocelyn.. Gerties kids Brenda Halford (Phoenix, AZ ) indnprinzez@yahoo.com
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 8, 2006 Ken & Leeann and the boys..my words could never express the deep felt sorrow and pain you must be experiencing with the passing of your beautiful son Aaron...Such tragedy is truly never understood at the moment it presents itself but I hope you will take comfort in knowing how very lucky you were to have had him bless and enrich not only your lives but everyone around him..that love will carry on forever..I'm thinking of you every day..
Love, your cousin... Michelle Falls Michelle Falls (Oklahoma City, OK ) mfallst@aol.com Close
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August 7, 2006 Dear Ken and Lee Ann,
Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to you and your family during your time of sorrow. Aaron, AKA Bucket-Head, will be missed and always thought of fondly. From the boy’s early days as members of "Plano Select,” to their transition to high school, Aaron was always a fun loving and spirited young man.
May God bless, keep and comfort you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Andy, Jerri & Desmond Murff (Seattle, WA ) murffina@comcast.net
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 7, 2006 To Aaron's family, You don't know who i am but i visited with your son when he came to Springfield Missouri. I am a former student at Baptist Bible College and i want you to know that i was blessed to have spoken to your son. In our conversation Aaron discovered his need for Christ. He then asked Christ into his heart. I want you to know that your son is waiting for you on the other side. I pray that you are comforted through this message. Your brother in Christ, Aaron Hoffman. Aaron Hoffman (Claremore, OK ) aaron.hoffman@bbcmail.org
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 7, 2006 Well today was a hard day Aaron. Seeing you at the funeral, that I should mention was packed out! It is evident how many lives you truly touched, and although you are gone physically, your legacy will live on. You are a true friend Aaron. Your parents did a wonderful job, and they are so strong. I'm so thankful this is not a "goodbye", but a "see you later!" Save me a spot, buddy! May angels lead you in. Love, Elizabeth Cline. Elizabeth Cline (Dallas, TX )
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 7, 2006 To Aaron's family, We are heartbroken for your loss, we simply can't imagine your pain but want to let you know we are praying for you and that you had a tremendous son--Leah always felt a connection with aaron. Lori & Steve Watkins Lori Watkins (Plano, TX )
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 7, 2006 Aaron you will always be missed!To Ken,Leeann and to my cousin Chris and Brandon. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I love you and my god be with you all! Vanessa Wilkinson (Grapevine, TX ) vanessa_dylan03@yahoo.com
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 7, 2006 Dear Chapman family, We are so sorry for your loss. And will continue to pray that the Lord will comfort you with his great peace. The Barghini Family (Plano, TX )
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 7, 2006 I send my deepest sympathy to the family. You are in our prayers, even though we are so far apart. Love Aunt Minnie, and the Raby Family. Shasta Raby (Seadrift, TX )
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 7, 2006 Having know Aaron since Jr. High, I was always encouraged being around him. He was a good friend to Luke as well. Even while Luke has been at two a days at OU, we have spent a great deal of time talking and relflecting on Aaron. After the PCA Cayon Creek game this past fall Luke had his arm around Aaron as they prayed with the teams after the game. The Buster's will always remember Aaron, his love for life, and the friend that he was. Mike Buster (Prosper, TX )
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 7, 2006 My thoughts and prayers go out the family and friends of Aaron. He was taken away far to soon and words can't begin to describe how much he will be missed. I spent the good part of my childhood growing up with "Bucket Head" and his family. There is a lifetime of memories that were made with Aaron. Aaron was always the first person to help someone in need and one of the most caring people I have ever had the blessing to meet. Though he is gone no one will ever forget him and will be loved forever. Aaron Clough (Plano, TX )
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 7, 2006 I'd like to start by saying im deeply sorry for your loss and aaron will continue to remain in my thoughts and prayers. Chap was such a character ever since i can remember and he always has been such a giving person. He personallly gave me so many things and of those one major thing stands out in my mind. That is that he gave me a second chance to get my life on track. when he invited me to come to AHA with him it was so much more to me than just football(tho i loved to play the game with him) he really made an impact on my life and for that ill forever be grateful. R.I.P. Aaron "Buckethead" Chapman matt tannehill (Plano, TX ) Close
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August 5, 2006 i loved aaron and i am sorry for your loss. i dont know what you all are going through but i will always be here for you. Aaron was my brother and i will miss him dearly. he would encourage me to do the right thing. i will continue to pray for u and love you. may God bless you and mend your hearts Tim Hernandez (Plano, TX )
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 5, 2006 May God comfort you during this difficult time. My son Michael enjoyed coaching your son. Aaron impacted a great many lives. You will be in our prayers. Rev. John Smith (Petal, MS )
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 5, 2006 I'm sorry for your tremendous loss. May the peace of the lord be with you and your family. leslie boyett-nangle (houston, TX ) pcntransinc@sbcglobal.net
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 5, 2006 Shirley & I are so sorry for your loss. There are no words....we love you and you have been a great friend to me. I hope that you will let me be there for you whenever the mood strikes you. I will be there. Joe Teal (Sachse, TX )
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 5, 2006 Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. If we can help in any way please let us know, from all of us at Maffco. Mark Biggs (Dallas, TX )
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 5, 2006 Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I have always been told that God only loans us our children and when their mission is complete, he calls them back home. He says not to be angry with Him, but as humans we don't understand. We know how proud of all your sons you are and how much you love them. God bless you and your family. Remember we are here for you. Jan and Juan Valadez (Dallas, TX )
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August 6, 2006 I can't even begin to express the sadness in my heart. I have always considered you all family and I will miss Aaron dearly. Aaron was always a good kid, great at anything he ever did and I only wish I could have been closer to him. Ken, Leann, Chris, Brandon, and especially Aaron....you are in my heart and my prayers. Eddie Long (Duncanville, TX ) thedoclong@yahoo.com
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 6, 2006 Man Bucket we knew each other since we was little kids going to Saturday night Plano, staying the night at each other house playing video games and stuff and just playing football, basketball. Man I remember when me, you and Derek used to always try to dunk all the time. Me and Derek used always get it but u never used and we used to be kids and laugh at you. Do you remember when it was me, you and chip on the Vikings and I was running and I slipped in the ant pile. Then I also remember the trip we took down there to LSU that was so fun doing them in showing them what Texas have. Then playing AAU and BCI basketball with you was so fun going out of town staying in hotels your dad used always get whatever we needed. I remember the time in Tyler and we had a basketball tournament down there and we stayed in a hotel and we was supposed 2 be sleep and we got caught by coach Love then next week at practice we ran for hours for not being sleep. I knew he was not playing so every time he came to check on us I always used to be the first one sleep. Then I remember how your dad used always say that my foot was on the line when it wasn’t. Yall both know it was all good.... Man Aaron we going to miss you so much. A.k.a. foot on the line Jeremy Lewis (Plano, TX ) Jay_lue6@yahoo.com
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 6, 2006 My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Danni Lopez (Dallas, TX )
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 6, 2006 To my dearest nephew Kenny and family my heart goes out to you. And even though I'am far away my love is there with you all. Aunt Gertie Espeland (Goreville, IL )
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 6, 2006 Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss and sadness. William and Hazel Denight (Liberty Township, OH )
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 6, 2006 dear mr and mrs chapman im so sorry for your loss. i loved chappie like a brother and cant tell you how many times that i have sat with him and just laughed. chap no matter what always brought a smile to my face he was a great friend that i loved with all of my heart and i will forever miss him love you chappie r.i.p. buddy colby freeman (carrollton, TX )
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 6, 2006 aaron was one of my best friends that ive known since 1st grade. words cant describe what a good person he was. he never put himself in front of others and always had a good head on his shoulder, not to mention a good arm. he excelled on and off the field, from throwing touchdown passes to being there when i friend needed most. he never failed to uplift your spirits or just simply put a smile on your face. speaking for all the group of our friends, we love and will miss aaron and pray for your family. Rob Jackson (Plano, TX )
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 6, 2006 To Uncle Ken and Aunt Grace I'm so sorry for the loss of your grandson. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. Tarea Hubbard (Herrin, IL )
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 6, 2006 We are so sorry for your loss. Our son Trenton thought the world of Aaron. Aaron was a true spiritual and mentoring young man to our son who was in 7th grade at CCCA. Our prayers are with you and your extended family he will be deeply missed by Trenton. Tanja, Mike & Trenton Dickerson (Celina, TX )
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 5, 2006 Aaron will be missed by us all here on earth, but he is in a better place now. We don't know why God lets these things happen, but know that God has a plan. We will never forget Aaron. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Michelle Varner (Richardson, TX )
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