Remembrances
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galen, i miss you so much.
galen, i miss you so much. you were a real friend. even though you are gone from this planet, i know you are not forgotten. -
Missing you
Digging through old pictures looking for some old memories and I found a third grade Halloween picture where your camo hat is covering your face. I miss you buddy, hope to see you again one day. -
I miss you always
I think about you every day and all the time. I miss you-your smile, your talent, your humor, your touch, your life in the family. After 5 years, I still cry a lot and am angered by the loss of your life. I think about all the things that you could have been and who you would be now. My heart is still torn and I feel an emptiness where I know you should be. It isn't fair, it should have been so many people besides you. Why do they keep living and you went away? I try to live my life like you would want me to, but I am still so sad and miss you so much. I try to find meaning in your life, not your death, but it still hurts so bad and doesn't make sense. I feel like no one remembers or cares about your life, and has just moved on. I have tried to pick up the pieces and keep going, but I feel such a void where you would have been. Nothing will ever be the same. I pray that I feel your spirit, that I will honor your life through how I live mine, and that your death will have not occured in vain. -
Galen... i dont know where
Galen... i dont know where to start, it hurts so much still thinking about you and the sadness that i did so well at hiding has recently made it way back to tearing up my heart. what i would give to see your face. I realise that i deserved to go before you. you are truly missed and will be forever -
Two Years Down
So it's been a little over two year's since you passed . I can't believe it's been that long already . In my heart it still feels like it was yesterday . There are good day's and bad day's , and I guess today was a bad day because here I am , writing this to you . I never told you this , but you meant so much to me . Looking back I wish I had told you how much your friendship meant to me . You showed me how to open up and be myself , to love myself and I thank you for that . I wish you were here now , to talk to , to hang with , just to see passing on the street again . To know that your still here . I still cry when I think about everything . I attended the funeral , it was beautiful service , so many people , from all different clique's . All of them there to show you how much they loved you . How much you meant to them . I love you Galen . -
Still a hole in my life
It's been forever since I last saw you...I think about you everyday, for many reasons-music we both loved, music that you made, pictures, smells, and moments that I wish you were here for. I'm not sure why, but I have been thinking about you so much recently and cry for the life that you should have had and my growing life that you will never know. I see you in my dreams and wake up crying and hoping that your death was just a part of the dream, but then realize how empty I feel and then I know that it was true. My life, my attitude, my spirituality, my being has changed so much since your death, I dont know who I am. I truly feel as if a part of me has died, a piece from my body and spirit ripped from me. Our family has changed to the point of being unrecognizable to what it was before you died. The spark of life that you unknowingly provided...it's ignition has caused us to grieve seperately and apart from each other. I miss you to the point where my body aches and my heart feels eternally broken. I don't understand why. I am angry at God,your friends, my negligence, and for not being able to tell you how much I loved you. I'm disgusted that your so called "friends" live to go to college, are allowed to pursue thier dreams, and move on to forget you. It's not fair that you will miss the birth of your nephew, or meet my crazy dog, or see E and I go to grad school. 2 years later, and I am not any better. I still have no understanding of your death and the purpose that God has posed for it. -
Galen, The fact that you're
Galen, The fact that you're gone is with me everyday. Please know that I have never and will never forget you. You were a genuine person and a true friend. I have so much to say after two years since your death, but I can't put it into words. You are such a wonderful person and this shouldn't have happened to you. You are a great person and your memory lives on at Broadneck everyday. I know you're watching over us and making sure we all stay in line. =) I know you're with us all and you will never be forgotten. Love you, Galen. -
2 years
Dear Galen, It’s been two years since you left us. I don’t know if you can keep track of time wherever you are right now, but it’s gone by pretty fast for the most part. A lot of my friends are graduating from high school and college, some of my friends have had loved ones pass on, some have lost parents; some have even become parents. And yet, hanging over all of this movement forward, all of this hustle and bustle, all of the joy and sorrow of life, is your absence. Man, I haven’t really stopped thinking about you. You’re missing from all of this; people have moved on with their lives, but you’re still stuck in my memory. I don’t get to see you progress. I don’t get to see what kind of person you would have been, almost two years after your graduation. I wrestle with that fact a lot, and it’s hard. Damn hard. I can’t imagine how your parents feel, or how your siblings and close friends feel, but I’m sure it’s a lot worse than what I’m feeling. I can call or text friends I haven’t seen in a while, or Facebook them, or see if they have a twitter; I can follow their blog and check out their Myspace, and they’ll always get back to me. It’s so interesting to see how people turn out. Then I think about you, and how I can’t do any of that. I can only look back. I can only look at some pictures. I can only try to remember some time we shared. I can only remember, remember, remember. That’s it. Last year I wrote how I still felt your presence everywhere and how you hadn’t really left us: “Galen Lives”, I said. It seems a little corny when I think about it now, but that doesn’t diminish the fact that it’s true. I just feel like it isn’t enough. I know you’re still out there; I’m not a crazy Christian, but I do believe in God and I know that he doesn’t create things that can be destroyed. That fact alone should comfort me, but I would still give anything to see you again. I wish I could hear your voice in my head without thinking I’m crazy. I wish I could see you walking down the street and not have to look away because I know it can’t be you. I wish I could call you, text you, tweet you, poke you, TALK to you. I can’t. Even when I pretend like I’m talking to you, I’m only hearing myself, and there’s never any answer from you. There’s just silence. Buddy, this year was harder than last year, and I don’t know why. I don’t think every year will be like this, but one can never predict these things. I just plain old miss you, and I’m sure you miss all of us as well. I’m sure there’s some sort of barrier that’s preventing you from reaching us, and if you could break it, you would. I don’t doubt that. I just wish we could hang, instead of having to depend on aging photos and my shitty memory to be with you. I just wish I could call you up and grab lunch with you. I just wish I could see you. But I can’t. That’s the battle, one that we all have been fighting for the past two years and one we will continue to fight for the rest of our lives. I hope you’ve got some interesting stories to tell me when we finally meet, but then again, you’re Galen. You’ve never let me down. All of my love, Mike -
I've been thinking about you
I've been thinking about you lately. I miss that smile and the guiding words. I just really miss you. I'm looking forward to seeing you again. -
They're still home.....
"Those you've known And lost, still walk behind you All alone They linger 'till they find you Without them The world grows dark around you And nothing is the same Until you know that they have found you" -Spring Awakening. I heard this today and thought of you. Still missing you hardcore, buddy, as is everyone else. -
Hey Galen, Been awhile, I'm
Hey Galen, Been awhile, I'm sorry. Man, I can't tell you how much everyone still misses and thinks of you. I'm thinking about you everyday and I refuse to forget you. I know you've been told how wonderful and loved you are, and I hope you never forget that because it is so incredibly true. I plan on visiting you soon and I promise I will. You are the greatest and I just want you to know that I miss you. Love you, Galen. You are not forgotten. -
Dear Family and Friends of
Dear Family and Friends of Galen I am a Documentary Filmmaker who wants to tell Galen’s story. If any friends or family would like to talk about Galen on camera please feel free to contact me at jmolinelli@hrmvideo.com From what I have read, I can see Galen was a true friend and inspiration, and that this site has been a wonderful place for everyone who loved him to share his or her thoughts. -
Just thinking of him...
Coming on two years... So much has changed with me and yet I still have so much to deal with. I can remember this time two years ago with such vividness. In retrospect, that time seems so much more simple and understandable. Things now can be awfully confusing at times. I'll never stop missing him. I'll never stop wishing he was here. There is so much that I'm unable to articulate. The overwhelming sense of loss is still there. Still struggling with that grief and anger. He won't know his niece or nephew...nor them him. Just the perpetual question of why. I love you Galen. -
I'm so sorry...
When we were young, we were always around together. Playing football, soccer, skateboarding, playing the guitar or violin or any of the multitude of past times we had. Whenever I was home I was looking for you to be around, so we could hang out and generally have fun. As we both grew up we grew apart, and although we shared the same group of friends, I was never really a part of what you did anymore. I know that for most of our senior year we never hung out much, and I didn't really talk to you as much as I used to. We'd see each other in a few classes and maybe at lunch, but that was about it. I occupied my time with menial activities that never meant much to anyone. I deeply regret that I never told you how much I really cared about you, and how much I miss you. You were a great guy, always accepting of whatever shortcomings somebody had (I know I had many myself), incredibly patient, and always accommodating. If somebody had a problem you were there to help them. Your selflessness was the most admirable trait ant person could have. Since that day the truth has seemed so unreal that I could never really accept it. When I even first learned of it I took it as a joke, I thought to myself "There is simply no way, this has to be a prank." When the people around you needed you most, I had nothing to offer in your stead. I simply wasn't there out of my own cowardice, and inability to come to grips with the situation. I had thrust it into the back of my mind so as to relieve the pain of reality. To me, it feels as though I have forsook you in the penultimate days of your life... and that is something I can never truly make up to you. For the past few years I've been struggling with depression, not a severe case but it has been there none the less. I have had trouble realizing what my goal was in life, and what I should live for. I've felt as though nothing really seemed 'worth it' and everything was, in the end, meaningless. I still can't really find the words to express the anguish in my own inability to see where my future is headed. I just want you to know; no matter what has been or what is yet to be, if I cannot resolve to live for myself, know I'll always be living for you. I love you man, rest in peace. -
Thanks, Galen
Galen had been on my mind more than usual the past month. I think about him a lot, especially in spring and summer. There were a few times when he just absolutely made my day, either on the marching field in fall, or just hanging out in spring/summer. I guess that's why he's on my mind more that time of year - for all the non-band related times when he just made my day better. This spring I started thinking about him more that usual, practically at every basketball game down here at Wake I would have this heightened sense of him, and in some ways it would make me sad because he wasn't there, but then I'd smile a bit because I could imagine him sitting in the row behind me where the Wake trumpet section sits. About a week ago we lost one of our trumpet players suddenly, and the entire campus is suffering. I wasn't in Maryland when Galen passed away, and it's always been difficult for me that I struggled to talk with people or experience everything with you. Even though it's almost two years, it's still difficult for me. This time around, I was there for the meetings, sat with friends as we cried and processed the shock. I'm experiencing many similar feelings and struggling to be with my community here at the moment, but thinking of Galen has helped, and I feel more at peace. I hope to have that some day with Eric. I know Galen was looking out for us leading up to Eric's death. I hate having lost both of them, but Galen's presence is here and like a hand on my shoulder telling me it's ok. I'm sure he's hanging out with Eric right now and they're watching out for us. For all of you reading this who I wasn't with two years ago, I wish I could have been and I'm sorry I wasn't as much as I should have been when I did make it home. Galen, thanks for watching out for me and my buddies. Miss you lots. -
Never will I forget Galen.
Never will I forget Galen. Everytime i'm struggling I think of him. He was one of the only people I know that would just sit there and listen when I needed to get something off of my chest. I miss that. I miss him. -
Checking in
Tough day today. I periodically search google for Galen. Read TJ's poem, checked Galen's myspace account and some of his friends' pages and checked here. My life if viewed from the surface is going quite well all things being equal. However underneath there is an enormous void with unanswered and unanswerable questions, deep regret, shame, and much anger. My dreams are haunted and periodically wake me from sleep. I find myself unable to truly rest on a regular basis. I find myself able to check the negative emotions that run through me most of the time...but they are not abating and at times I am unclear as to what to do with them. I have deep anger with the "on the record" account of what happen that night. I have further anger knowing that even when told the "truth"...it changes nothing. There is so much I want to be sharing with my brother. I want my life back. I hope others will keep posting here. Just to let me know that he's not forgotten by others. -
Went in as strangers. Stayed as friends. Left as family.
Today was just another ordinary day for me. Pretty uneventful, nothing too exciting. In about a week or two I'll be joining the Naval Academy, and when you start something as big as this, you start to look back. It's been almost a year since we last spoke....and...I miss our conversations. Now as hard as it was, I moved on, and I made new friends during my time at NAPS. (Belay my last, I found my family) But it wasn't until these past few days that I received your last gift, your last golden egg...you taught me how to protect and love my friends and family. I've never loved or needed a group of people as much as these 7 individuals, and you have made me their shield. During one particular bible study that we went to, I said this, "I want to be a protector. I will be a protector. I am a protector." That was for you Galen and all friends down the road. If only I had known my purpose earlier, I would have been able to save one more life. And for that I am sorry. It will not happen again. You have become my guardian angel, as I will become theirs. We joined the band as strangers. Played music as friends. And we left as brothers. Keep playing your trumpet, Galen, I wanna hear it. Luv ya brother. -
Memories
Today has been really hard for some reason. I think it was from reading T.J. poem. I think this story I am about to tell sums up the Galen I knew. I only knew him from Latin but we had four years of Latin together. We never hung-out out side of class but he always made us laugh. It was the Friday before the tragic day. All the Latin IV where sitting in the back of the room talking and Galen was nodding off. Within the first 15 minutes of class Mrs. Jackson checked the homework and gave us some in class work, which we finished in a half hour. Mrs. Jackson came to the back of the room where we were with about ten minutes left of class and she wanted to check the work that she gave us. Galen was asleep by then and Mrs. Jackson asked to see Galen work, when he woke up Galen just kept on saying, “I did my homework its right here Mrs. Jackson”. Which Mrs. Jackson replied, “I know, I all ready checked it where is your class work”. And all Galen said back was “I did my homework, its right here” and he fell back a sleep. This is my last memory of Galen it’s the memory that I will all ways remember. T.J. if you read this SAVE DAY I will miss you Galen Kolten -
It has been one year since
It has been one year since we lost sweet Galen. It seems like yesterday when I think of that horrible day when I heard the news of his death, yet seems like so long since I've seen him. I know he is in heaven watching over us all but it still is so unfair. Our family stuggles with the lost of yet another young man. I pray for strength especially for his mom, dad, brother, sister and sister in law. It is so sad to see them as they try to move on. I pray for peace in their lives and for Galen's music and love of life to live on through others. -
Galen i can't believe its
Galen i can't believe its been year. I remember about a year go we went to movies right before 4/20. and you called me to hang out on 4/20 but i didn't have my phone with me. I wish so badly i had my phone with me. You were such an amazing guy. It has been so hard without you. I think about you everyday. You have brought so many people together. i miss you. -
One Year
So much can change in one year. Oftentimes people reflect about friends they gained, some they lost, changes in height and weight, old classes they took, and so on and so on. How trivial they seem now, on this cruel date, one year later. We are not celebrating a birthday, the end of school, a pool party, the last day of final examinations, on this date. We are not commemorating a special event, a wedding, an anniversary, or anything of the sort on this date. What we are commemorating is the day, one year hence, that Galen Harig-Blaine, a truly beautiful soul, was so cruelly and suddenly taken from us. I knew Galen well enough: whenever we saw each other, we reveled in each others company, but I never called him up or anything. I doubt he even had my number; I didn't have his. I can't imagine how people like TJ, whom I don't know personally but know was INSEPARABLE with Galen, are feeling right now. How his brother, how his parents feel. I almost feel guilty writing this; who am I to experience this sense of loss? Lowly me. The fairweather friend. It's been one year since Galen's death. It's been long: days dying out slowly and months crawling slower yet. It's been sad and it's been cruel. One year has passed: there will be many more still to come. For some they will be hard. Some may feel the need to cry. Yet some days even crying doesn't even seem like enough. Crying, something that only happens as a reaction to the deepest human emotions: pain, depression, anguish, and yes even loss, does not begin to cover what we are feeling. But it's OK to cry. It's OK to mourn. Galen's light still shines on in this world. He is as part of us now as he always has been, and will continue to be until we join him. Wherever there is laughter, so Galen lives. Wherever a young kid first takes up a skateboard, so Galen lives. Wherever there are friends together at a local show, so Galen lives. You see his initials everywhere: on myspace, on homemade wrist bracelets, everywhere. You hear his name spoke all the time: sometimes in tears, sometimes in jovial laughter. Galen is "gone", but Galen is very much alive! It's the old cliche at work: death is an illusion. Galen is gone from this world, sure: he will not be able to come knock on our doors, or call us, or hang out with us. We'll never be able to run into him at a gathering, or see him in school and hope he has classes with us, and so on and so on. Galen is no longer here. No longer here, and yet is Galen gone? Is he lost from us forever? Will his memory fade away, until he becomes barely recognizable to us, like a half remembered childhood memory? I hear people all the time now marking events in their lives by saying, "Galen, you should have been there", or "Galen, I could have sworn you were there with me". My friends, he is with us still. Even when we try to put human context on such things as "life" and "death", "presence" and "absence", we still cannot even begin to the greater purpose. That's why what our five senses perceive as "reality" has been proven to be about 1% of what actual reality is. Galen is alive and well, maybe not here, but somewhere, and we need to realize this. My friends, it's been one year, and still I cannot stress this enough. Galen lives! Hope you all are holding together, Mike S. -
it's almost a year and it
it's almost a year and it still hurts to think about losing you. i wish you were still here. im ashamed to say i havent been to the gravesite since the burial. most of its because i've been scared to go because it'll bring it all back. nowadays i just feel like you're at college and that i'll see you this summer. it just sucks because i wont get to see you. i'm gonna come visit you on tuesday as hard as it may be. -
I can't believe it's been
I can't believe it's been almost a year. You're in my prayers everyday, bud. And when I get to Heaven too, I'll let you copy off my Latin homework again. I dreamt about you again last night, but I'm used to it now. I miss you. -
Galen's death - almost one year later
I've wanted to connect with a lot of the people that were so consoling during the hard times after Galen's death. I've learned over this year that I'll never get over this longing for him but that I'm here and I have to lift my head up, make eye contact, engage and take tiny steps forward. I'm sure there are others reading this that may understand what I'm thinking. Steve started playing Galen's violin almost immediately after Galen died. He's getting better all of the time. He practices some of the same Irish tunes that they played together. Broadneck remains in our hearts as the place that had the most significance to Galen in his almost four years there. Mrs. Balderson, Kevin Kubit, Chris Pinder and Cape St. Claire Methodist have all done plenty to make us proud of who Galen was and is. T.J. and Sara have dedicated a song and played it out with some references to Galen's death. Scholarships will be given out this year and I hope that those who receive will get to know Galen's story. As for anything more? It's caused a yawning gap in our family. Our efforts to reach out to each other have been ackward sometimes. We still love one another immensely. It's just that our love is tempered by pain that will never go away. We're less trustful of ourselves and everyone around us. I think it's that no one can change what has happened. The only need is to have Galen with us here. As for the place God and Jesus Christ play in our lives today. Many know that we've been active in lay Catholic movements and have belonged to several Catholic communities in this area. Right now we go through the motions. We don't feel much of a contact with anything spiritual at this time. Maybe I should speak about myself and try not to describe what others may feel. I find attending church too great an effort at times. Galen went with us, stood next to us, kissed us at the "sing of peace" and prayed all of the mass. How can I forget this and just go on without too many memories flooding in. That's my state in April of 2008. A year ago he was looking forward to prom, had his spring haircut and a new pair of skater shoes, was in good health after his appendix and spine stuff in the fall. Rode with his Dad to check Geo Mason out. Talked about Full Sail i n Florida for music traing. It's all over for him. I hope the rest of us can take something that Galen was interested in and incorporate it into our lives somehow. -
My friend
Hey dude I hope everything is going ok up there! Today I went down to the park where we always chilled on the bench. I just sat there for a while, almost felt you there. Anyway man it has been a really long time. Every time I cry I think of how much your probably making fun of me. Word around town is your still skatin up there. I was working on a video the other day and I came across your footage. I didn't go back to my video I just watch the hours and hours of tape I had of you TJ and everyone. This really sucks dude I don't know what to say to you anymore. I just can't put things into words. It will be one year next month and I'll be up to visit. I really miss you man I love you so much! i'll talk to you soon man. Your the best bro I every had and I never got the chance to say that. See you soon dude! Swimming with Josh -
We're still here
I read this site every now and again. I also check Galen's Myspace page but I've haven't had luck in being able to post messages there. I just want anyone of Galen's friends who read this to know that reading you thoughts, memories and struggles with all of this, while painful, helps me in my efforts to try and make sense of the non-sensical and in my efforts to accept what has happen and move on. Please keep posting here and on Myspace if you find it helpful. When I read posts it makes me realize that people still remember Galen. Knowing that people remember him helps. Know that there are other people out here trying to figure out how to move on when so much remains unknown. There are times that I would like to talk. Other times when I don't. But trying to connect with each other so that when the time is right we have the option to talk if we so choose might be nice. Take care of yourself and those you care for. We are all we have. Elisha (Galen's brother) -
Galen
we were friends by association, with a budding closer friendship starting. when we all went and saw the Aqua Teen movie, I told you I was going to make you talk to me if it was the last thing I did. you were so sweet and shy. and you finally opened up and talked to me. I was happy about that. and then just one week later you were gone. it sucks that we didn't have more time. we all miss you. -
9 months
I miss you Galen, so much. I stopped by to see you a few hours ago, I go there at least twice a month and it makes things so much easier for some reason, just being there to talk to you. 9 months...damn it's been too long since I saw you last. I hope we meet up again soon Galen. I'm sure you're livin it up, up there. Have some fun for me and tell all of your friends up there I say hi. Peace bro. -
missed my shot.
i really liked you a lot. i wish i had gotton a chance to tell you that. -
love you man
damn bro, Decemember 5th. It's been long i really miss you. Sorry I didn't say hi on your 7th Month/thanksgiving. but i dropped by on your birthday; mentioning that happy 18th. Everything has gone downhill since you've left. i don't know what to do with myself. the crew doesn't hang out anymore, no one is the same. everyone has turned in the opposite direction. i can't tell you the last time it was the crew together. its upsetting and worst of all is knowing you wont be there the next time we all hang out. i think about you everyday, and i miss you more and more each passing minute. i hope things get better soon im keeping my head up just for you. ill be here to say merry christmas. love you man, you were a true best friend. love, drew fiasco. -
happy 18th birthday, galen.
happy 18th birthday, galen. i love you. -
galen
Galen.... i'm not sure if i've met you or not, but i missed out from what i hear. I haven't heard one negative thing about you. Galen, amazing, funny, sweet, a great friend and the list goes on. I can only believe your still with us, and i have always been told that heaven is amazing. I hope that when my time comes i get to meet you, because word of mouth, your the friend to have. As you probably know.... you're family/friends are missing you like a incurable disease, you aren't and will not be forgotten, but we all know you wont leave our side. Your in our hearts. -
I dont think i've ever met
I dont think i've ever met you in school, but from what i hear.... i missed out on the pleasure of it. And i've only heard amazing things about you, and i hope to meet you someday so remember me for went its my time. I hope your doing well and i am missing but never met <3 -
<3
i cant even begin to explain how much i miss you man. ever scince 3rd grade you have been the most innocent kindhearted friend i had. when i heard i was devastated. i never got to say goodbye you will always be remembered and loved <3 love Peter -
I witness you, Galen, in all
I witness you, Galen, in all my daily glimpses of God. I try to hold onto them and by glimpsing God, I know you are about. Give me signs that you're here in soul and spirit and have not vanished. -
Forever in my heart
Forever in my heart For the world, you did your part just a smile on your face no one could ever erase through good times and bad and all the times we could of had You were my only true friend a friendship that will never end -
i miss you
galen, i haven't been able to come visit you in a few weeks, but i should be going with a friend next tuesday afternoon.. i miss you so much.. everytime i saw you, you would always have something hilarious to talk about. you put a smile on everyones face all the time. i can't wait til my time is up and we can chill again, i'll be like the good old days..damn, i miss you.. i love you bro -
galen!
i never got the chance to ever meet you. but ive heard so much about you and i feel that i know you. you are missed so much down here. and all your friends have been so strong! we all know your watching over us! rest in peace. <33 -
IMY
Galen brah...I miss you every day. You dont understand...You taught me how to skate and you kept it a secret that you were my "BABYSITTER" haha...you taught my how to do my first kickflip, heelflip, everything damni. i miss you so bad. You dont understand. I moved and shit but i made it for your funeral and i flt like shit that i wasnt there for me to watch over you. You dont understand. i love you brah and i mniss you like crazy....3 friends of mine taking from this earth is shit...hate to tell the truth, but its true. One day we WILL see each other again and ily...im like crying....4th and 8th grade brah....4th and 8th grade 9Since we met)ILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -
Galen
Galen, We've known each other since elementary school and I will never forget being jealous of you when you played violin. As we grew up and went through middle and the beginning of high school together we never were the closest of friends but you were always a smiling face to say hi to. We were Confirmed together sophomore year and you were at workcamp that summer. Looking back, I wish I had gotten to know you better. As graduation nears I have been looking back on all the years we knew each other, grew up together. I know you are looking down, smiling at us all was we make this huge step in our lives. We wish you were here with us, but you're watching over us all, keeping us safe. It may not have been long enough, but your stay with us here taught us all something. For that, I am grateful. -
To a departed friend
Galen, You were as real a friend as anyone could have hoped for. Funny, serious, smart, with a big heart and a goofy walk, you were always there when I wanted to talk about music, let off stress, or just generally goof off. Geometry class with you was the best, what with all the shenanigans we used to do. Marching band was even better, as was moshing with you at Revolta shows. It's almost sadistically unfair becuase these little trivial memories are all I get. I never really saw you after the battle of the bands last year except a few times, and that's nobodys fault but mine. I do know this; I'll NEVER, ever forget you, because of the deep effect you've had on my life, and everyone elses. Look at what you've done man; you have a website to remember you, your myspace has turned into a memorial, your service brought HUNDREDS of people together. It's just sad that it was death that made all of this happen. I just want you to know that if it is anyway at all possible for you to read this, know that I loved you, that you were real; in every sense of the word. You never pretended to be something you weren't, you never sold people short, you genuinely cared about the wellbeing of others over yourself; no doubt your in heaven now, chilling with the big man, right by his side; little man to the right side of a god who can't wait to reunite you with your loving friends and family, and rest assured my man, when that day comes, we can kick back and catch up. Until we meet again, always on my mind and forever in my heart. -Mike -
Much Love Homie.
I'll miss you till i see you again brother. I've known you scince sixth grade. I loved chilling with you man. You made me feel real, and understood. I will see you soon bro. Rest in peace homie, i'll never forget you. -
Rest In Peace
Haven't seen you in years but you'll definately be close to my heart, living out in California has spawned a lot of regrets, and I definately regret missing your memorial service, but I'll never forget you. It's really wonderful to see all the people coming together over there, and really rough living out here and not really being able to talk to anyone in person about how I feel and what not. I made you a flash slideshow, it isn't much because I didn't have many pictures or anything to work with, but hopefully that might get around on MySpace for people to help remember you, not that they need a flash movie, you left an imprint on everyone's heart. I can't think of a soul who wouldn't love you. -
Galen
Galen~ i'm not sure were to start. I remember the first time i met you in middle school and we always seemed to find ways to see each other in school. When we came to high school we went our ways. If i could go back in time i would have spent more time with you. Even though you are with you cousins and grandfather again, you will be missed. I attended your funeral today and you had alot of friends that cared about you. But T.J. is taking this the hardest. He needs you to watch over him and guide him through this like you would if you were still here. Galen, you inspired so many people and so many people knew you. You never hated/disliked anyone. Everyone spoke nice and caring words about you.Its not fair! you didnt get to do the things a normal teen does. You didnt get to graduate even though i know you will be there in spirit. You didnt get to go to your own prom. None of the things you should have been able to do. -
I love ya man
Galen, I'm going off to the wake soon, and need to get dressed, so I'll probably post something more in depth a little later. But you meant probably more to me then anyone else in this world. Even though my other good friends moved away, you were always there in middle school and high school. The chicago trip was always fun, you and me will always know the full story of what happened with our toilet and my clothes. Thinking back, I dont know many people you disliked and you were one person who had friends on nearly all sides and walks of life. I'll always think of you as my best friend. Sharing everything I thought with you was fun, at least we got to have a little 'fun' in chicago. Some people you feel like you can speak volumes without even saying anything. All-county was always fun, every year somehow we always sat together, not sure why, it was weird. No matter who my stand partner is, I will always have you there beside me, taking turns turning pages. I remember that solo you did when your werent sure that we were performing. And you played it perfectly too, if you know what I mean. Hopefully you got that house on the beach with all the people working for you back in the states. To the family and his friends: He told me about all of you. Even Tylernol. He worried for all of you, and even if you dont know who I am, he really, REALLY cared about all of you. He told me stories about some of you. And at whom ever 'may' be taking medication for back pains, drink a LOT of water with it, in the least. Even though I dont know most of you in person, his stories made me care about all of you as well. I can't express enough to describe how exactly he was in looking out for you guys, and I dont know if you guys know that he was, because I dont know what relationship you had with him. But if he was looking out for you, thats good enough for me to know that your all wonderful people deep down. No matter what you did. -Kevin -
Hi Galen
wow, ive heard so much about you even though i never had the pleasure of meeting you. i hope that you are resting in peace and that you look over your friends because they are missing you like crazy!!! Play your instrument like the angel you are because your talent won't ever die, that is apparent. All my love, Morgan Christina -
Galen
He was a great friend... I will miss him greatly -
Galen...
Galen never had anything bad to say about anyone. And we had nothing bad to say about him. He will truly be missed.