Saturday, October 25, 2008

GUNNER'S MEMORIAL SERVICE (UPDATED)...

Gunner's Memorial Service will be Monday, November 3, 2008 at the Calvert City United Methodist Church in Calvert City, KY at 6:00 P.M. A Celebration of Gunner's Life will take place after the service.


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There will also be a Memorial Service near Gus and Janna's hometown on Thursday, November 6th at 6:00 PM Illinois time (7:00 PM Indiana time) at the First Baptist Church, 2625 Wabash Avenue, Vincennes, IN 47591.
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CHANGE: A Celebration of Gunner's Life will take place at the Moose Lodge in Lawrenceville, IL after the service.


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In lieu of flowers,
a contribution may be made to:


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Gunner Gillespie's Magic Train Memorial Fund
Community Financial Services Bank (CFSB)
PO Box 467
Benton, KY 42025


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Please specify with your donation the account to deposit your contribution as there are two funds there. One for Gunner's medical and memorial fund and this new one that has been created to start a non-profit organization to help with research and the many other organizations that have helped the Gillespie's during this journey, as well as other DIPG families in need of assistance.


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Thank you and God bless you all.
Gunner's spirit is alive and well as he is already leaving signs that he is okay and happy!


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14 Comments:

At 4:26 PM, Blogger Dianne said...

signs from Gunner will go on for all time - his light was/is that powerful

 
At 4:40 PM, Blogger Carolyn said...

What a great smile he has in that photo! That really lit up my heart just now :)

 
At 6:25 PM, Blogger Michael Manning said...

dianne: In-person, he was really such a humble and fun little boy. I thoroughly enjoyed him and carry many, many vivid memories that are simply wonderful

 
At 6:27 PM, Blogger Michael Manning said...

Hello, Carolyn: He was a most curious little boy who took great delight in applying himself to more fully understand how trains and other machinery worked. He was this way with people as well. Everyone fascinated him and his imagination was so innocent and heartwarming.

 
At 12:14 AM, Blogger P M Prescott said...

My deepest and most heartfelt sympathies.

 
At 10:06 AM, Blogger Janet said...

I'm so sorry to read about Gunner's passing. I know you were a crusader for him for a long time. I'm sure that he will always know that somehow, someway.

 
At 11:34 AM, Blogger Michael Manning said...

p m: Thank you, my friend.

 
At 11:37 AM, Blogger Michael Manning said...

Janet: That's very sweet of you. I know you and p m are both teachers. Yes, I was a crusader and my heart is broken. I have lost a friend who I shall Honor and Never forget. But my spirit is not broken and we will help Janna and Gus in every way possible. Thanks for stopping here, Janet. It means a lot.

 
At 12:35 PM, Blogger sage said...

I'm sorry about your loss of a friend and thank you for what you did for him. My heart goes out to his family

 
At 7:37 PM, Blogger Michael Manning said...

Sage: Thank you for that warm note. If you are able, please consider a kind word of reassurance to Gus and Janna over at Gunner Gillepsie's website. My Very Best!
Michael

 
At 11:56 AM, Blogger Ellee Seymour said...

I'm so sorry to hear about this sad loss, it's very tragic.

 
At 11:17 PM, Blogger Michael Manning said...

I appreciate your Love and Carting, Elle. I know it is very genuine. Thanks dear!

 
At 9:22 AM, Blogger Seraphine said...

today's the day. sending prayers to Gunner and his family and to everyone who supported the family.
and a special prayer to you too michael.

 
At 11:08 PM, Blogger Michael Manning said...

Much love to you with gratitude, Sera!

 

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