Mark Vanleer's family needs prayers

[danrpoints]

Mark VanLeer lost his son, Corey, last night in a wreck. I pray that his family remain strong. I know that Corey is in a better place.

[george]

Man that sucks. Will do.

[Canuck3]

My prayers are out to you buddy!!!

[David Leonard]

Sorry to hear that. I will pray for yall.

[smokster]

thats the worst possible news any parent could get. so sorry to hear that. your family is in our prayers mark

[bigpond]

We will add Mark and his family to our prayer list.

[Relikdiver]

Very sorry to hear of this. Prayers on the way.

[Hernandoman]

Mark and family, most of us have no idea of the pain you must feel. I am saddened to read of the loss of a a son I am sure you loved. I will spread the news to pray for you and your family. Your extended family here on artifactsguide is there for you in any way possible.

[Gutz54]

Mark-- God be with you

[danrpoints]

Mark is a very good guy and friend. I am so sorry that you have to go through this.

[Archaic]

Oh man... Mark I'm so sorry... Prayers and tears sent...

[lafuzz]

That is terrible news. You and your family are in my prayers.

[danrpoints]

Corey was 19 years old. May he rest in peace.
What horrible news to receive.

[bassman810]

Let me start by saying my prayers are with you and yours, and you can make it through to the other side of the pain. Please let me share some experience, strength and hope.

My 18-year old son drown last Labor Day weekend while we were bass fishing, and my heart felt like it had been ripped from my body. I did not blame God, because he was only taking what was rightfully his. I blamed myself for a short while. I did a lot of praying, and cried a lot with those who knew him and those who were close to me. I had a few good friends in the program who I could call at a moments notice to share my feelings and thoughts with: I did this often those first few months. At the beginning I kept replaying the painful images of pulling him from the water and performing CPR even though I knew he was dead. Now after all these months, when I think of Zach I do not cry and do not always go back to the side of that creek in my head; I see the vibrant smiling young man whose arduous path to finding Christ helped me become a better father. Now I can talk about him and the joyful times we had together fishing and arrowhead hunting. I talk to him often when I'm praying, and can feel his presence. Joy has crept back into my life, and it will yours also one day. For now may I suggest you embrace the sorrow and share it with loved ones.

My heart goes out to you. It is so sad to lose a child. May God bless and keep you.

[Hernandoman]

Martin, No doubt your words are from a perspective that most of us can't imagine. God bless you for sharing that - it touched my heart and I know I am not alone.

Daniel, please post any arrangements as soon as you get them along with any contact info in case anyone would like to send flowers, a card, or attend the services.

[John Richburg]

Bassman, thanks for sharing that. I have 2 sisters who have lost children in their early 20s from car accidents and life can be painful at times. The only thing that really matters is your relationship with Jesus Christ and that is what has sustained my family.

My prayers go out to Corey's family and to you also Bassman.

[lafuzz]

Well said all. I know the Father's arms are wrapped around the family in their time of need.

[jwarre]

Amen!!!!!!! My prayers are on the way.

[old creek warrior]

We will pray for Mark and his family and my the grace of God get you thru.

[dunnellondave]

Wish there was something I could do for Mark. Gotta keep the faith in times like these. Daniel, if you can think of anything we can do let me know.

[Mark]

Sometimes things like this don't make any sense and we don't understand. Trust in the lord above and know that there is a better place for all of us. He will get you through the hard times. My heart goes out to you and your family.

[jetrelic]

marks a good digging friend of our family iv known him a long time our harts and prayers our with him and his family at this time

[rock hound]

I offer my condolence, my heart could not bear the loss of a child.

[Jeff Barnes]

Im sorry and will pray for your family. I dont know how I could bare the loss of a son

[Canuck3]

For all those that can support Mark and his family here is the information.

The memorial service for Mark’s son Cory will be Sunday at 10:00 AM at the Thomas Center 302 NE 6th Avenue in Gainesville.

I thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers.

[Martingeetars]

I would like to thank each and everyone of you who has replied and say without the love and support of all of you it would be much more diffecult to maintain ones self in this time. I am blessed with an incrediable network of friends,both mine and my son's, who have made this time a little less painful.And for that I thank you from the bottom of my heart.Peace.

[Hernandoman]

Mark, we will keep your family in our prayers and just know that we are there for you if you need us in any way.