In loving memory of Timothy and Ethan.
Friday morning Ethan typed on his computer
these words about Jim Elliot for a report due that day.
I was personally impressed how he gave his life just to get the gospel in that tribe, and he wasn’t going to stop until he did so. It must have been such a challenge waking up every day not knowing what was in store for you the rest of the day, and if he would ever see his wife again. What I learned from Jim Elliot is never to give up, pursue in what you believe, and pray, pray, pray, all of the time. What I will remember 5-10 years from now is a quote by him “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose”. View entire paper here. jim-elliot.doc
Two guys, full of life, have moved on into their new homes. Their lives are not over, they have just begun. No more pain, no more hurt, all smiles for these guys.
As Regan said, “Mom, they don’t hurt anymore, they don’t have to experience pain.” The Madeiros’ concern moments after they found out, was “help the students to understand that God is in control. Help the students to know that His timing is right. Their homes were finished in heaven, ours are not ready yet.”
Two guys who loved God and loved life. Let’s help their memory to live on. Let’s make this about God and 
His Glory.
Post your memories about Timothy and Ethan by leaving a comment. They will be missed but we will not let them be forgotten.
Check out the passage of Scripture that James, Ethan’s oldest brother read to the family. Psalms 143
Read comments here!
Joshua Payne, on October 19th, 2007 at 9:53 pm Said:
ethan gunnel and tim madeiros were two sophmores who knew how to live life free and with great friends. they knew their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and if they were right here beside me i know exactly the first 2 things that they would say
1) dont weep for me i will see you soon but not yet.
2)wheres the bon fire? ( one of the greatest moments i have ever had with these two amazing boys was at the Gunnels house camping in the fields. and i will treasure those moments for as long as i will live.)
in conclusion i will only say that we were put on this earth for such as times as this and how we react to these trials of tribulation we need to look to God and pray for strength and for the holy peace.God would you please answer this prayer for everyone who is hurting and give them the assuranse that you are there with us and that we will allways look to you.
Ken Diller, on October 19th, 2007 at 9:54 pm Said:
These two young boys were two very good boys. They were moving up in life and they were exselling in sports. One thing i can remember is that when ever i first came to CVCS i was put into a gym elective that i didn’t really know anyone and then Ethan befriended me and got me involved. we must just all realize that they are both the lucky one’s they are the one’s that are having all the fun. I mean they both are probably being drafted onto the heaven soccer team!
Jeremy Blount, on October 20th, 2007 at 12:41 am Said:
I dont know these guys the best but i know them by looking up to them in the past recent years. Their lives will never be forgotten. Many will remeber that these very special unique guys lived a life of glory and an example to many.
~tanner & conrad~
Brett, on October 20th, 2007 at 1:25 am Said:
I don’t know them well, but I remember seeing them with a smile on their faces and friends always around them. The crowd at the hospital and gym was a real testimony to the impact they have on everyone. One of their friends said “At least we know we will get to see them again”, and we will.
R Burkett, on October 20th, 2007 at 1:48 am Said:
On behalf of our students, parents, and athletes, BCA wishes to offer our deepest sympathies and our most heartfelt prayers for comfort and strength to the families and students of CVCS during this most difficult time. May the God of all Peace and Comfort surround you and sustain you. We grieve with you, yet draw comfort from the testimony of these young men in Jesus Christ.
Jennifer Monn and family, on October 20th, 2007 at 10:20 am Said:
Timothy and Ethan were great soccer players on the feild and a joy to watch, and always smiled . They were good Chjristian boys and will be missed. God Bless the families, and comfort you all.
Austin, on October 20th, 2007 at 12:11 pm Said:
timmy and ethan were my friends i saw them not two hours before the accident i just can’t beleive they’re gone it’s crazy ’cause Ethan was just telling me how during baseball season he was going to play in this soccer league. but i think him and timmy would rather be up there playing instead of down here. i can’t wait to see them in heaven. this has taught me to never take life for granted. thank God evry day that you can wake up and walk around.these guys probably woke up saying “oh it’s just another school day, great i’ll probably have homework tonight.” just don’t take life for granted. my prayers go out to the Gunnel family and the Madeiros family and also the Larson family.
Kim Caldwell and Family, on October 20th, 2007 at 1:17 pm Said:
Our deepest sympathy goes to all the families. We have known Ethan and Timothy since kindergarden and what a blessing to have known them. They were good boys, wonderful athletes, and best of all, they believed in God and resting in his arms. We pray for speedy recovery for Andrew and Tyler.
Kiersten Cole, on October 20th, 2007 at 1:20 pm Said:
Tim and Ethan were amazing kids. They had everything going for them. They were quickly taken from us…but at least they went together, as best friends, and as close to brothers you can get without blood. I’m still numb about this whole situation, and I’m not sure how I should react. But, I know that they are with the Lord, and they’re gonna be even more amazing players up there.
Katie, on October 20th, 2007 at 4:06 pm Said:
I barely even knew these guys, but I still felt this gut-wrenching pain when I heard. Having someone you know, and can put a face to die is different then just hearing that someone died in a car crash. It’s just another example of how quickly your time could come. These guys had so much life left to live, and God decided to take them now. I guess he needed them on His soccer team..
My prayers go out to their families and I hope the Larsons feel better soon.
James R Martin, on October 20th, 2007 at 5:42 pm Said:
I didn’t know either boy at all. The thing that I will remember is that I was in the hospital when I heard about the deaths because my aunt was in another accident. I remember, I believe it was John Hall, a pastor at King Street UB, say, “It’s not goodbye. It’s for a little while, but it’s not goodbye.” That caught my attention and I later heard of a death of a man from my home church. I said to my self, “It’s not goodbye, it’s for a little while.”
Pastor Mike, on October 20th, 2007 at 6:25 pm Said:
Tim & Ethan will always be close to our hearts and their impact on many lives will be self evident in the coming days.
Though we miss their smiles, thoughts & actions among us we are thankful that each knew Christ in a real way. They have arrived at their final destination and our enjoying the rewards of their labor with us.
What has stunned and shocked us, did not catch Christ off guard. Precious in the sight of the Lord are the death of His saints. What is our loss is their eternal gain.
Stu, on October 20th, 2007 at 7:09 pm Said:
No one knows the reason why
Things happen as they do
Questions without answers fill the mind
Tormenting through and through
We ask though knowing the silence coming
Action absent from the Father
His ear turned another direction
Tempting me to ask, “why bother”
Of course we know God love and cares
When overwhelmed by many sorrows
The faith within we need to find
Conscious of the need tomorrow
Tomorrow has come and nothing changed
God still loves and cares and he does know
Upheld by his tender hand of grace and mercy
We cling to Him and somehow we grow.
S. Payne
C.D., on October 20th, 2007 at 7:33 pm Said:
“Let the wind carry you home
Blackbird fly away
May you never be broken again
Beyond the suffering you’ve known
I hope you find your way
May you never be broken again
Ascend may you find no resistance
Know that you made such a difference
All you leave behind will live to the end
The cycle of suffering goes on
But memories of you stay strong
Someday I too will fly and find you again”
Alter Bridge – “Blackbird”
To the families and the friends of Ethan & Tim:
You have a difficult road ahead of you, and only a few have walked it and known what that road is like. You’ll see them in your dreams, you’ll feel them as you go through the seasons, you’ll look for them in the crowds…but always remember…that you will see them again.
So now each time you look to the sky, each time you laugh with your family and friends, or each time you feel alone in this world, remember that they’re watching, they’re smiling down on this world below with open arms and loving hearts.
Be strong and have faith because it will be a difficult road…but a road that has a brilliant and overwhelming light at the end…a road that leads into the arms of the angels and of the Lord, your God.
What a day that will be when we look to the sky, to the clouds above, and see our Lord…when we see Ethan, Tim, and all those that we care for and love…what a day that will be…
- Colin DeShong
ronsworld, on October 20th, 2007 at 7:36 pm Said:
Jeremy could you post that letter that Dave gave you to read? It was such a blessing to hear that today. Thanks for putting together that prayer memorial today. Psalm 121:1-2. I will lift up my eyes to the mountains:From where shall my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Kelsey, on October 20th, 2007 at 7:51 pm Said:
I have known Tim and Ethan since kindergarten and will miss them immensely. I will always remember the good times we have had. It was a blessing to know them as friends. At least I know that I will be able to them again one day. Gunnells and Madeiros, I am praying for you and the Larson’s too.
Shelby Harmon, on October 20th, 2007 at 7:55 pm Said:
As most people know…me and Timothy dated for 2 and 1/2 years. During that time i learned a lot about him. He always looked on the positive side of things and he always made me smile. He always knew what to do in a situation and he truly loved God. He was an amazing soccer player who also played for God. Ethan…him and me became friends my first year of going to CVCS and him and me have hit it off of being friends since then. He was a great listener and he loved to play paintball and soccer with his friends. Timothy and Ethan and some other close friends of ours would hang out almost everyday of the summer….they both are missed very much and i love them and care for them still. I just need to remember that i will see them one day and for that, i’m thankful. i love timothy with all my heart and i love ethan with all my heart. I have the Gunnell’s, Madeiros’s, and the Larson’s families in prayer for they all are going through a hard time for some to even bare. I love them all. xoxox all my love! we all have a difficult road to keep riding on but we can’t do it alone. ecspecially now…we need our Lord who created all…who can give and take away, and who has a plan for everybody.
Ethan and Tim went home. And they’re having a wonderful time! I can see them now…Ethan running to Tim with a soccer ball made of gold and Tim getting it and kicking it into the goal with his amazing left foot. I miss them both and love them as well….
Michaela Shank, on October 20th, 2007 at 7:57 pm Said:
Ethan and Timothy were two Godly guys, their families and the Larson family are all in our prayers.
Elysa, on October 20th, 2007 at 8:01 pm Said:
Oh whoa, everytime i think about it i wanna think it isnt true. but it is. and i am slowly taking it in. that two boys that were a big part of our school, not only athletically, but emotionally, mentally, and academically. Whenever you would need them they would be there. i remember i turned to Ethan when my bro left and he told me he would be back, and to not worry. He was always comforting. and tim, had a smile to make your heart melt. i just wish i could hug them one last time, talk to them one last time. but this whole experience has taught me to not complain about anything, or do not talk bad about anyone because you never know when that person will be taken away. it also as austin said made me not take things for granted. Timmy and Ethan you have done something for me noone else could do. you guys have taught me to love everybody. I love you guys and will be seeing you in heaven.
I will be praying for your families, and also the larsons.
Anonymous, on October 20th, 2007 at 8:23 pm Said:
A Letter From Heaven
Dear Family and Friends:
We love you and miss you. We were not ready to go. There were lots of things we wanted to do. But our timing is not God’s timing. His ways are not our ways. His thoughts are not our thoughts.
When our bodies ceased, our spirits were swept away in the twinkling of an eye. When we arrived at the gates of His Kingdom, we were not met by an angel guarding the entrance. The King himself, the Lord Jesus, stepped down from His throne and ran, not walked, ran to meet us. He held us tightly and said, “Welcome home my sons. This is why I came. This is why I lived. This is why I died and rose again.”
While you are grieving, we are sitting at His feet together, worshipping Him and He is loving us with a love that no one earth can understand.
Remember that God’s ultimate goal is for us to be with Him. We made it! Our course if finished. Do not mourn for us. We miss you, but we do not want to come back.
Instead, comfort each other. Pray for each other. Let the Holy Spirit do His special work as comforter. His grace is sufficient. Remember, this is your loss, not ours.
In your sorrow, don’t forget to look for His purpose. God never does or allows anything for nothing. Through our passing, God may be trying to get peoples’ attention about something. He may change lives forever, for His glory. Someone may come to know Him, that otherwise may never have come.
This may seem like a tragedy, but God’s plan is glorious and perfect in every way. Don’t try to understand. (The scripture says, “Who has known the mind of God? Who has been His counselor?”) Just watch how God’s plan unfolds and pay attention. You don’t want to miss any of what God is doing.
We have to go. There are important things to do here.
Keep the faith. Stay the course. Live like you mean it. You never know when the Lord will call you home. We can’t wait until we are all together again with Him.
Until then, we love you and miss you,
Thoughts and perspective of what Ethan and Timothy might be saying, as laid upon the heart of Dave Salzmann
Sami Heckman, on October 20th, 2007 at 8:24 pm Said:
wow, it all seems so unreal still, at times to think about. Our school will never be the same again. Tim and Ethan were 2 REALLY AWESOME guys!!!! they are going to really be missed around cvcs. but, we all know that they wouldn’t want us to be dwelling on this. they would want us to be having fun with friends and family, and worshiping God. we might be sad now, but we need to always keep in mind that God is in control, and that they are in a MUCH MUCH better place!! I can pretty much see them now, just up in Heaven, playing soccer and worshiping God. one day we WILL see them again. This has been a MAJOR wake up call to many of us, in different ways. we can’t take a single day for granted. or our close friends. and we can’t get caught up in the little things in life that don’t matter, we have to stay focused on God. We need to live everyday for God as if it were our last. really make sure that each day we are reaching people for Christ. I really liked reading what Austin had to say. thanks Austin. I am and will continue to pray for all the families.
Paulie, on October 20th, 2007 at 8:39 pm Said:
Timmy and Ethan were two amazing sophomores. This whole incident just really wakes me up to what is real… We can’t be taking things for granted because they just might be gone in an instant. Timmy and Ethan were great athletes and had so much potential. Timmy always had a smile on his face. He was always there to cheer you up and help you get through things. Timmy was best friend material. Ethan was always there for you too. These boys will always be loved. And right now, we might not see why they were taken, but God has a plan and a reason for everything. I’m sure they are playing soccer in heaven. Continue to pray for their families and friends.
Evie Long, on October 20th, 2007 at 8:43 pm Said:
I didn’t know Ethan near as well as I knew Timmy, but I know he was a great guy. Timmy always put a smile on my face. Always there to give hugs when you were having a bad day. It’s so hard to comprehend all this, but God gives me strength. They were amazing guys that I was privileged to know.
I think that Timmy and Ethan and Jesus are having a roaring game of soccer right now.
Continue to pray his friends and his family. I know as a friend how hard it is, and I’m sure as family members it’s even harder.
Anonymous, on October 20th, 2007 at 8:46 pm Said:
I’ll miss um. This came as a big shock for all. Keep them in your prayers.
Anonymous, on October 20th, 2007 at 9:12 pm Said:
I really didn’t know Tim or Ethan that well. i only got to talk to them a few times, but I know they were great guys and loved God. I’ll keep their familys in my prayers.
Jeremy Blount, on October 20th, 2007 at 9:42 pm Said:
Quotes from the newspaper. “We were very blessed to have him for 15 1/2 years,” Timothy Madeiros said of his son. “He was just a great teenager who had the entire span of his life ahead of him, and the Lord called his number and we’re at peace with that.”
“He was a bright light. Just a joy to be around,” Kathleen Gunnell said of her son. “That’s more important than anything.”
“He loved life, he loved his Lord and he loved his family,” Timothy Madeiros said of his son.
Students thanks for the encouragement. Keep it coming. What a testimony and perspective we have because of Christ.
Roberto, on October 20th, 2007 at 10:12 pm Said:
I barely knew either of them very well. I knew the obvious, they both loved to play soccer and were well loved by many. I remember saying hi to Tim the few times I saw him. Dispite that, I still feel for them both. But I know, especially everyone who knew them well, that they are standing tall with the Lord in heaven.
mlt1969, on October 20th, 2007 at 10:16 pm Said:
Praise You in This Storm
I was sure by now,God, that You would have reached down
and wiped our tears away,
stepped in and saved the day.
But once again, I say amen
and it’s still raining
as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain,
“I’m with you”
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away.
And I’ll praise you in this storm
and I will lift my hands
for You are who You are
no matter where I am
and every tear I’ve cried
You hold in your hand
You never left my side
and though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
I remember when I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to You
and raised me up again
my strength is almost gone how can I carry on
if I can’t find You
and as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
“I’m with you”
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away
I lift my eyes onto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth
I lift my eyes onto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth
Tia S., on October 20th, 2007 at 10:33 pm Said:
It was amazing to be a part of the prayer service today. Students and adults were crying out to their Lord for comfort and praying for the hurting families of the CVCS students involved in this tragedy. Let’s continue to praise God for His grace and love and let’s continue to pray for all of the families involved in the accident. We can not forget to pray for Jeff Riedy and his family. He was also in the car accident and lost two friends. Even though he didnt have any serious physical injuries, he has a tough road ahead of him, too.
christine walker, on October 21st, 2007 at 1:26 am Said:
i am a sophmore and they were in a few of my classes but they were in the other homeroom soo yeah. ive known them since kindergarten and we were like the best of friends throughout all of elementary school…tim could always make me smile and if he said something that hurt my feelings he would apologize right away for it. and timmy always seemed so concerned about why i wasnt playing on the court in 6th grade in volleyball…and he kept asking me and he actually cares for people and he is just amazing. and im gonna miss his fro being in the way during algebra and i remember the time we were sitting next to each other at lunch in 2nd grade and i bit into a grape and it squirted him in the eye. haha.
ethan..he was always so much fun to be around and i always loved playing soccer against him during practice after school. recess was always so much fun…get him and me on one team and it was like watch out we’re comin. ethan was the reason i ever tried playing any sports ever. i saw him playing soccer and i used to watch him and so in 4th grade and tried soccer n i liked the running around and the competition….look at me now…geez im gonna miss having to be late to classes cuz he walks slow but i never said anything cuz it was soo funny in a way.
i will never forget either of these guys. at one point and time…we were real close friends and i’ll never forget the inspiration from timmy and ethan ever. i am praying for their families every night and i pray that tyler and andrew will have a quick recovery and that we all can see their smiling faces back at school again. and i thank God that Jeff is alright and about already. that is a miracle. i could say a whole lot more but…i guess ive said enough for now.
-christine
Charles McBeth, on October 21st, 2007 at 1:46 am Said:
Tim, Ethan, you guys were like my little brothers, I never have had a little brother, but if I did I know he would have been a lot like you guys. I have so many memories of great times with you guys I could write a book, but that still would do justice the amount of love I had for you guys. Any time I was with you you made me laugh and have a good time. After I got done laughing about you making fun of coach’s bald head and messing around I’d have to yell at you to focus on soccer. I know you a lot better now than you ever could have been here on earth, but you certainly left a lot of people that really miss you, and I know that I will never forget you. I knew you not only as soccer players, basketball players, school mates, but also as some of my closest friends. I never though I could miss somebody so much until now, when you are actually gone. I don’t know when I am gonna know for real that you are gone, its still kind of like a long dream, except we get the raw end of the deal. I know that in soccer we learned that when we win we praise God and when we lose we praise God. I hope you always did, despite the outcomes of all you previous circumstances, but now I know you certainly are winning and you are praising God, but we are losing, and it is really hard to praise God. I’ll always have the best memories of you guys at Ethan’s house, up at their bonfires, I remember the one morning I woke up and Ethan and I were sharing the same pillow, almost sleeping on top of one other. Or how in Junior high soccer we would crush teams so bad that you guys ended up running ball boy the entire second half, and pleading coach to put you back in, while us upper classmen made jokes about you. Tim was always goofing around doing something mischievous, just to make us laugh for no reason. I am gonna miss taking you guys to soccer every day, throwing apples at the sign after you ate as many as you could as fast you could. But now amount of writing is going to change anything for you guys, after all, you already have it made for eternity, but we have to wait to see you again. So the only thing that matters now is how we live the rest of our lives, because were our treasure lies that is where our hearts lie. So our focus must be on the things which will last in eternity, and not live for the things of this world which have no promise or eternal value. It is sad that it may take a tragedy like this to turn our school around, but when it does it will at least offer a small trade off in the cost of their departure. I thank God that neither one of them consciously suffered, and I am sure they were having a great time straight through to when they got to heaven. I know the time I spent with them minutes before they were in the accident were doing something that they loved doing, maybe their most favorite thing. I got to play soccer with them, but not only that, it was raining in a soft, green field, with Ethan’s new orange ball. And just as always they were having a great time, making fun of coach Carey as he slipped all over the place because he forgot cleats or how drench Coach Jon was in his two shirts and cargo pants. And then Timmy was chasing Ethan after practice because Ethan had put his bag back in my jeep out of the rain but let his out in the rain, so it was soaked. There are so many things that I am going to miss about you guys, but I pray that in exchange for your two lives, the lives of many will changed and that the number of Christians on fire for God in our school and community would skyrocket. I thank God for sparing Tyler, Andrew, and Jeff, and I will most certainly make sure to make know how important they are to me and everyone else also. May God’s will be done in all of our lives, and may we serve Him with all of our heart, mind, and soul, because that is the only thing that will count in eternity. I love you Tim and Ethan, and I will never forget you, and I pray that your lives will make me a better man.
Michelle, on October 21st, 2007 at 2:54 am Said:
If I Had Only Known
(music / lyrics: jana stanfield, craig morris)
If I had only known
It was the last walk in the rain
Id keep you out for hours in the storm
I would hold your hand
Like a life line to my heart
Underneath the thunder wed be warm
If I had only known
It was our last walk in the rain
If I had only known
Id never hear your voice again
Id memorize each thing you ever said
And on those lonely nights
I could think of them once more
Keep your words alive inside my head
If I had only known
Id never hear your voice again
You were the treasure in my hand
You were the one who always stood beside me
So unaware I foolishly believed
That you would always be there
But then there came a day
And I turned my head and you slipped away
If I had only known
It was my last night by your side
Id pray a miracle would stop the dawn
And when youd smile at me
I would look into your eyes
And make sure you know my love
For you goes on and on
If I had only known
If I had only known
The love I wouldve shown
If I had only known
John, on October 21st, 2007 at 9:03 am Said:
I was a student at cvcs in 5th grade. Ethan and Tim were good friends of mine when I first went there. There was good memories at recess and we would almost always play soccer. Ethan and Tim were so kind to everyone and would cheer poeple up. Ever since I left that school, i always considered them as rivals to what our school would refer to. I do not see that as rivalry after what happened. I think as Christians Shalom and Cvcs should come together as one Christian body celebrate the good news that Ethan and Tim are in heaven.
Tim, Kath, Kelly, Emma and Laura Rego, on October 21st, 2007 at 9:10 am Said:
We are saddened by this tragic event. We know Timothy’s mom and dad very well, from a few years before they were married to our fellowship at the Evangelical church when they lived here. We remember Timothy visiting here recently.
There is no easy consolation, but as believers, we know that like Job said, you will see him again, reunited in God’s glory.
CVCS mom, on October 21st, 2007 at 9:56 am Said:
As we have met several times over the past days, I have heard many words used to decribe Ethan and Tim. One word that struck me was KIND. They were kind, to those they knew well, and to those they hardly knew at all- to those who were athletic, and to those who had other interests. They accepted people for who they were, and appreciated their differences. We (all of us, not just the students) could all learn a lesson from this example, and start by reaching out to a person we normally don’t hang out with, or talk to…..reach out to someone who is shy or seems lonely…..by doing do, we could bring unity and strength to the student body of CVCS. We could show love, unconditional love, to each other, and in that way glorify God.
John I, on October 21st, 2007 at 10:13 am Said:
i’ve known ethan and tim since ….as long as i can remember, they were always fun to joke around with and have a good time !! i can remember timothy at my 16th b-day party ,dancing and having a great time…. those are the kind of memories we need to hold close to our hearts ! times of joy, laughter, and family moments. im sure God has a soccer field in heaven for them and maybe a dirt bike track, lol … our prayers are with all the families, may God bless you and keep you in his arms !!!
in Him , John Irwin and family.
Emily Quesenberry and Taylor Smith, on October 21st, 2007 at 11:13 am Said:
You know, God places those special people in your life a lot of times to help guide you and teach you lessons on the way… You never think that important person would ever leave your side. You take advantage of having them with you. You make plans in your own mind of things you will do with the person and plans about your’s and their future. You get so caught up in the molment that you never think of what God’s plan is… and most of the time- God’s plan isn’t even close to what you had planned. But somehow God’s plan always turns out better- in some way or another.
Honestly guys, I am trying really hard to accept the fact that God’s plan will work out a lot better than what I had planned. I loved Timothy and Ethan just as much as everyone else.
This is going to be really hard for all of us, I know. But we need to stick together throught this, and come out stronger. We will be able to give guidense-one day- to other kids that go through this. Wow. It will be tougher than I would have imagined but we can do it. I love you guys, and I’m so glad I came and can go through this with you all. I love you.
Taylor
I grew up with tim and ethan. even though we weren’t best friends, its just hard to imagine life without them. Always seeing them and then not, is really hard to comprehend. I still don’t know what to say or do. A big help to me is just knowing that their in a better place, doing things that matter, and their always there for us-watching us. I just thank God for their lives however long is was planned to be. I miss them so much, but im happy because i will see them again very soon. Life is too short, lets show ethan and tim how much we appreciate them by living it to the fullest. I love you all, Emily.
Julia Shields, on October 21st, 2007 at 11:47 am Said:
I- can’t- beleive- it. I’m not sure why it was their time, but I guess we don’t have to know. We just have to trust in God that He knows. Tim and Ethan were and still are a part of the c.v.c.s. family and a part of our sophmore class. As Paula Townsley said to us, “It won’t hit you until you sit in class or until you graduate and they’re not there.”, I think of how much we have yet to grasp. Ethan sat behind me in Geometry class and he graded my quizzes sometimes; now the desk will be empty of physicality, but his spirit will never leave our presence and love. I just saw Tim take his PSATs on Wednesday and I remember thinking ‘His hair is so awsome’. His hair may be awsome, but it dosen’t even begin to touch the amazing personality and spirit he shared.
Seeing them disappear so quickly was the biggest shock of all. Megan and I just said good-bye to them before leaving for soccer practice. I watched Tim say good-bye to his mom and give her a hug. I watched them drive away. Yesterday at the prayer meeting, it hit me that they were gone and we’d never see them again. I, then, had the sensation that I had to know the rest of friends were ok. I hugged them and felt their presence to let them know how much I care for them and I’ll show them love and care and I’ll cherish every minute I have with them.
I will pray for the families with everything. I will pray for our faith in God with everything. I will cherish all everyone with everything.
We will miss you! We will never forget you! We love you! We will see soon!
Ethan Gunnel and Timothy Madeiros
CVCS SOCCER MOM, on October 21st, 2007 at 12:26 pm Said:
I want to let you know that my family and I loved Timmy and Ethan as much as our own children. We watched as they played side by side on and off the field. The team itself was growing closer to each other and praising God for their recent wins. Coach Shannon was leading them on to be better team mates and well as to encourage them to dig down deep and “face their giants”. Well, Tim and Ethan, you won. The Lord has said good and faithful servants, come home. The rest of us will keep trying. Our lives will never be the same, they will be better because of knowing you. Our prayers are for the living. We need to let God comfort, nourish, and sustain us over the next part of this journey. He will be the only one who is strong enough to shoulder this grief. Please let yourself be comforted. Hugs, kind words, praying together and rejoicing in that fact that two of God’s children are now with him. Parents, they are only ours for a short while. Love them with unconditional love. Kids, do the same for your parents, siblings, friends.
Jacquie Hartman, on October 21st, 2007 at 12:31 pm Said:
This news was a huge shock to all of us I’m sure. I’m going to miss those two. They made boring everyday class life a blast but I guess we all have to remember that they are in a better place. God has a plan for everyone and theirs was just sooner than the rest of ours. God bless everyone.
R Picking, on October 21st, 2007 at 12:50 pm Said:
My heart goes out to the Family and to the Friends all over that have to deal with this loss, but JUST as EVERYONE has said already – They are in a far greater place that we could “Ever Imagine” – and One day we will see them again.
I know that my heart and life has been effected – and I really didn’t know them personally. I knew of their families and even to me it was something hard. I know that my life has been “Challenged” to be more on fire for Jesus and to reach out to young people with all my heart.
May you take heart in the fact that YES – they’ll be missed but remember they’re with JESUS!
Bethany, on October 21st, 2007 at 12:52 pm Said:
I’m from Bermuda. Timmy is my cousin. I didn’t know him as much as I would have liked to. It was a shock the first day. I was crying my eyes out in church as we sang songs about offering our lives to God to be a pleasing sacrifice to Him, and asked Him to do whatever He wants with our broken hearts. I’m praying for my family and Ethan’s as well. God bless you all. You’ve been a huge encouragement to me just reading your notes. This is the song that came to my mind when I heard about Timmy.. sending it out to Ethan too..
(Passing Angel- Phil Joel)
We won’t say goodbye
This is not the end we know
Truly all who live must die
But not all who live
Have truly been alive
So, I will celebrate your life
Celebrate your faith
Celebrate your love
And the legacy you leave
We won’t say goodbye
Trish Keifman, on October 21st, 2007 at 1:58 pm Said:
It will be their smiles that will always remain a memory in my heart. I will also forever hear the voices of their Mom’s at school when the boys would be playing around. With loving grins on their faces you could hear,” Now Timothy” and “Oh Ethan”.
Both Mom’s have always been an inspiration to me and Godly examples as Mom’s and as women of faith. My heart aches for them and the tears they shed over the loss of their children.
I am so thankful to our Lord and Savior for choosing these Mom’s to help Him mold Timothy and Ethan to the servants they had become. What an awesome honor it is when God chooses you to be a mother. He gives you one of His very own to care for, mother and love here on earth and when the work He has molded them for is done He calls them home to be with Him in glory.God will never let you forget how pleased He was for the special Mothers you always will remain.
Now God is holding them close, blessing them and smiling. Whoever enters the Kingdom must come as a child. Your children have gone to Him, the kingdom now belongs to them and God’s grace will continue to remain joyful and loving in everything you taught to Timothy and Ethan and for the light they have left for us to follow. Thank you Mom’s!
Karli Fogal, on October 21st, 2007 at 2:16 pm Said:
I loved Timothy and Ethan soo much. As like my older brothers. I will always remember Mrs.Madeiros telling Timothy to marry me when I am older.
I would’ve loved too.
Ethan had a great personality and I loved him so much, also. We will remember them and they will NEVER be forgotten.
R.I.P Timothy Madeiros & Ethan Gunnell
ronsworld, on October 21st, 2007 at 2:18 pm Said:
Go to www.cvcsblazers.com for a great tribute video for the boys! Thanks to whoever put it together!
Corrine McWilliams, on October 21st, 2007 at 2:20 pm Said:
I’m deeply sorry for the loss of Ethan and Timothy. I will keep them and the whole school family in my prayers along with the Larson family. After reading the article and some of the blogs, the song by MercyMe ‘Only Imagine’ keeps running through my mind. . . . . . Peace be with you all.
Jenna, on October 21st, 2007 at 3:11 pm Said:
Ethan and Tim I know your having a great time playing soccer together on golden grass!! You guys are perfect, beautiful angels now and I know you are so happy you would never want to come back. You just wait till I get to heaven and finally be able to play soccer with you guys without looking like a complete retard!! ETHAN- I am so happy to say I knew you. We had are ups ans downs but mostly ups.I remember the time you came to the superbowl party with your puffy little cheeks b/c you had just gotten your wisdom teeth out. Remember that one time in the summer I called you that one word. I thought you were going to kill me but you didnt you just looked at me and said dont worry about it so I didnt. I also remember all the times I stayed up late texting you I was so sleepy I dont even know what I said. I cant remember a single time you said something negative you always had something good or funny to say. Its so hard to understand why this happened to you and tim and I know God has a reason and I’m sure you already know and I’m praying that its good reason. I know you dont want any one to be sad but it just hard. I just keep telling myself God will bring beauty from our pain. You have a good time up there with Tim and I can’t wait too see you again some day. I promise to take care of Reagon and to remind her that your so happy you wouldnt want her to be sad. Tyler and Andrew are hurting but, I’ll remind them the exact same thing. Even though I dont know your parents that well or your brothers I would also tell them the same thing. I know how much your two brothers meant to you. You talked about them all the time. You were so excited that one time you got to go running with one of them when you were at the beach in flordia. You and Reagon were so close. i never once heard you talk bad about her. I miss you and what hurts the most was that I didnt get to talk to these past weeks. I love you and i’ll see again some day in heaven. TIM- The last time I saw you was at Vertical fest and at a soccer game. Wow I bet your living the life!!! Your in heaven now you have everything you ever needed or wanted. Yeah were all hurting but I know we should also be celebrating. I bet you can do all the soccer tricks you could ever imagine. Your family is strong in there faith and all together we will get through this. I had so much fun picking on you and you took it so well. LOL. I didn’t know you as well as I should of but Kacie said a lot of good things about you. It breaks my heart I didn’t get to know you better. You and Ethan have a good time together and keep Ethan from being to bad. i will also see you in heaven someday and I love you. ETHAN&TIM- This is not my good-bye because I’ll see you soon. I’m serious you guys wait till I kick your butt in soccer. I may not be able to play on earth but I know I can in HEAVEN!!! I promise I’ll pray for your families. I LOVE YOU!!!!! I’LL SEE YOU TWO ON THE FIELD!!!!
Karla Suders, on October 21st, 2007 at 3:25 pm Said:
What a shock… I did not really know these two guys too well seeing as i have been graduated from CVCS for 3 yrs. now. However, from what i have heard and seen, these boys were such great people… they will truely be missed. I had the pleasure of having both of their mothers for different things in high school.. Mrs. Gunell for home-ec and Mrs. Madeiros for my volleyball coach for several years. My prayers go out to the families in this time of tragedy, but just as many have said, they are truly in a better place! God has everything happen for a reason, even though at times like this we really don’t know why. I am sad that i cannot come home because of being down here at college, but i have passed this off to many of my friends and RAs and prayer group… i will continue to pray as well.. to the Gunnel and Madeiros families… I love ya and am praying for you!!! God be with you!
-karla suders
Jenn strom, on October 21st, 2007 at 3:45 pm Said:
My heart goes out to the Madeiros and the Gunell families. As a christian mom i grieve with you and your loss. I continue to pray throughout the days for you. I didn’t know your boys but I do know Jeff Reidy. My heart is heavy for you. Our God, though, is awesome. He is loving on your sons right now. How wonderful that Ethan and Timothy are at peace, filled with joy, without pain, and with our gracious, loving heavenly Father. I pray for the Larsons boys healing and also Jeff Reidy. I pray that God will heal inside and outside. Lean on Him. Love in Jesus to you all.
Butch Pittman, on October 21st, 2007 at 3:57 pm Said:
As I was thinking of Ethan, Tim, Jeff, Tyler, & Andrew, I thought this poem I wrote would be good for all!
CVCS has been touched by a tradgedy
We glory in all His majesty
Now we need to put our trust in Him
Keep our prayers focused on Jeff, Tyler, Andrew, Ethan & Tim
When tradgedy strikes we wonder why
There are 2 decisions available now
Turn away or Turn to our God on high
Look to God all the while
Pray for Jeff, Tyler and Andrew too
They have be touched by you
We are turning to our God of glory
For He knows all the story
God keep us focused on you at CVCS
We are a family and by You we are blessed
For we know and love all of them
We know your face is seen by Ethan and Tim
The Lord is my Shepard, I shall not want
Yea though I walk through yhis valley of the shadow of death
I will fear no evil, for thou are with me
Tim & Ethan, God will keep thee
For CVCS I would like to say
Pray without ceasing each and every day
In everthing give thanks and be true
For this is the will of God, In Christ Jesus concerning you
Love
Butch Pittman
Elementary Computer Lab Teacher
Brian Shover (Impact group leader), on October 21st, 2007 at 4:08 pm Said:
Last year on wed night we really had a great time in our small group togather. God burdened my heart with alot of things to share with these young men in my group. Ron Sugden is helping me this year. With talking to Ron he is really burdened for these kids too. We are looking so much to this year with the guy’s and digging deeper. Little did we know that God would take two of our guys from our small group, home with him. Ron and I really really hurt. We love all the guys in our group and we tell them that. Our Prayers go out to the familys that are all involved. We are looking forward to seeing what God is going to do for his glory in our lives and in our students life.
Ashley Reinhardt, on October 21st, 2007 at 4:20 pm Said:
I didn’t know these two boys near as well as alot of people did, but I have always looked up to them being two years older than me. I have probably only talked to them a couple times, but I never forgot those times. Once at soccer practice when I was in sixth grade Ethan was helping me with this one move and I remember after one of my basketball games Tim told me “good game”. I know these times don’t seem like a big deal, but it meant alot to me that they actually talked to me, being two years younger. Though we weren’t extremely close, I still knew who these guys were since I have been going to CVCS. I know this is hard for me not seeing them at school and hardly knowing them, but I can’t even imagine how hard it is for their close friends and family. I’m praying for you guys. We will see them again someday…..
CVCS Alumni mom, on October 21st, 2007 at 4:24 pm Said:
My hearts breaks for the familes of Ethan and Tim. Praying for the familes and for the student body and staff at CVCS.
Anonymous, on October 21st, 2007 at 4:55 pm Said:
A MEMORIAL TRIBUTE
IN HONOR OF
ETHAN GUNNELL
AND
TIMOTHY MADEIROS
By: slms
God has a special soccer field,
in His Heaven up above.
It is a special place to play,
while He looks on with love.
The field it is magnificent,
the grass is always green.
The uniforms are red and white,
and always stay so clean.
The red is for the blood Christ shed,
the white for sins washed clean as snow.
The team it is a championship team,
That’s one thing that I know.
To make the team the players may have had,
a few things in their earthly life askew.
But by the magnificent grace of God,
they all have been born anew.
On Friday night God checked his team,
and it was short by two.
So He looked down to earth and chose,
the two very best He knew.
So remember when you hear thunder,
and lightening is filling up the sky.
There may be a big game going on up there,
with the two superstars He chose to play on high.
A Mother, on October 21st, 2007 at 5:33 pm Said:
Know that your families are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of your loss. May God hold you in his loving care as you face this painful loss. There are really no words/
CVCS soccer mom, on October 21st, 2007 at 5:54 pm Said:
CVCS and our community have lost two very special young men. They didn’t hide their light under a bushel, they let it shine for all to see. Like so many of the older students at CVCS, they reached out to our younger students and were great mentors and role models for them. At soccer games, you would find these boys cheering on our junior high boys. And the scrimmage soccer practice at Rosenbaum’s field will be a special, bitter sweet memory for all the varsity and junior high soccer boys, as well as both coaches. This loss is felt all the way through our school. We continue to keep the Maderios and Gunnel families in our hearts and prayers. We also lift up the Larson’s, Riedys, CVCS students, and CVCS staff to the Lord for his healing and comfort. We ask that he wrap all of his children in his comforting grip, and if any of his children stumble, we ask that he carry them through.
Tiffany, on October 21st, 2007 at 6:36 pm Said:
There is not much i can say except this is still a blury dream that i want to get out of. I am still in total shock and i keep asking God “why”. Timothy and Ethan were the greatest guys you could ever meet! every single time i would come up to visit they would be playing soccer or riding their dirt bikes around the yard with tyler, or shooting paintballs at me. As Timothy’s first cousin i could have never imagined that not just my cousin but my best friend would be gone at the age of fifteen. Timothy, our cousin Brittany and I are all three months apart and are very very close. We grew up together. I am still upset and confussed but Aunty Kathy told me that God needed his two angels back. as hard as it is for me i know that they are in a better place and they would not want me or anyone else to be upset. i know they would want us to remeber all of the good times together. i will be flying up on thursday from Bermuda to celebrate their lives. Bermuda will continue to keep all the boys in their prayers. i miss Timothy and Ethan already but i know (thanks to my aunty Kathy) i will see them both again if i believe. this shows us that we can never take life for granted and that Gods plan isnt exactly what we plan, but we have to pu tour faith in his hands and let him lead us. Timothy and Ethan will forever be remember as the two AMAZING boys that always followed Christ and following his example. i love you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!see you soon
anomymous, on October 21st, 2007 at 6:51 pm Said:
UH!! i DONT know what to say..but these guys Were a Christian..and they all LOVED God with ALL there heart* im glad they were Chirstian’s. Now we all Know that he is in a Really Better place now…i Knew Ethan Gunnell and Timothy Medeiros! I ALWAYS talked to Them in the hall.. they were the Best ppl to look up at… i WILL be keeping there familes in prayer! and the Larsons..<3
Molly Clark, on October 21st, 2007 at 6:53 pm Said:
I can only imagine. what my eyes will see. when your face is before me…… will i sing haleluyah, will i be able to speak at all? i can only imagine. i can only imagine. R.I.P. Tim and Ethan. You were sports stars, loved ones, and most of all great people. Know that there are many people praying for your families. Live in joy and love in the kingdom of Heaven.
Amen.
James R Martin, on October 21st, 2007 at 7:09 pm Said:
I wanted to share a story that is similar to the one we all are going through. like mentioned previously, I didn’t know the boys at all. The reason that I am posting is because I want to offer support. About three years ago my best friend was shot dead in the streets due to gang violence. This was when I was living in Cincinnati. I remember going to the scene and just wanting to get lost. I didn’t want to face the reality of God’s will. I struggled for about five to six months with understanding that it was God’s will. My pastor told me that I shouldn’t worry about it, because God knew what he was doing, even if I didn’t. My advice is don’t worry about it. God knows, even if we don’t. If you guys need any kind of support from someone who was already there and has done this, check me out on Facebook or MySpace. You may check out my geocities.com/jamesmartinministries website in a few days (it’s not quite finished). Until we meet in heaven,
God bless.
James R Martin,
owner, James Martin ministries
willy, on October 21st, 2007 at 7:17 pm Said:
hey guys i didnt know you guys to good but i looked up to you when i was trying to find sum1 to look up to and be like in basketball ill never forget how you always played 100 percent it will be hard to play hard in any sport b/c of this but i kno you guys would still give it all you got
-thanks for showing me wat a real athlete is like- -WILLY-
anomymous, on October 21st, 2007 at 7:19 pm Said:
i didnt know eathan or timothy very well but they were always nice to me when i did talk to them and i know its hard to loose 2 great guys but we have to keep our sight on God and know we will see them again. i do know jeff reidy and tyler larson as well because my sister went to school with them and i wish them the best and a speedy recovery and tyler larson as well
anomymous, on October 21st, 2007 at 7:57 pm Said:
i can see you guys now. i can see Ethan Kicking the golden soccer ball to Tim in the golden grass wtih his AMAZING left foot into the gloden net!!! R.I.P ETHAN GUNNELL & TIMOTHY MADEIROS!! LOVE YOUU
Elainna, on October 21st, 2007 at 8:28 pm Said:
I still can’t beleive it. Even though I bareley knew Timothy and knew Ethan less than that, I still feel like I’ve lost a best friend. I remember thinking how nice they were to everyone when I went to CVCS, and how their smiles brightened up the hallways. I can see them both smiling now, standing in Heaven. It’s an amazing sight. They may be gone but they’re in a better place. Both families are in my prayers as well as the Larsons and the Reidys!!!!
Anonymous, on October 21st, 2007 at 8:57 pm Said:
When I go, don’t cry for me
In my Father’s arms I’ll be
The wounds this world left on my soul
Will all be healed and I’ll be whole.
Sun and moon will be replaced
With the light of Jesus’ face
And I will not be ashamed
For my Savior knows my name.
It don’t matter where you bury me,
I’ll be home and I’ll be free.
It don’t matter where I lay,
All my tears be washed away.
Gold and silver blind the eye
Temporary riches lie
Come and eat from heaven’s store,
Come and drink, and thirst no more
It don’t matter where you bury me
I’ll be home and I’ll be free
It don’t matter where I lay
All my tears be washed away
So, weep not for me my friends,
When my time below does end
For my life belongs to Him
Who will raise the dead again.
It don’t matter where you bury me,
I’ll be home and I’ll be free.
It don’t matter where I lay,
All my tears be washed away.
-All My Tears; Jars of Clay.
[Seemed appropriate..]
Hannah Turner, on October 21st, 2007 at 9:09 pm Said:
I Did not know when this happened but i heard from friends and family and the news. This is a Horrible tradgety and i have thoughts in my head to pray for the families and i am God Bless !!
Jerika Cordell, on October 21st, 2007 at 9:11 pm Said:
I really didn’y know these guys this well… but what I did know of them I LOVED!! they were so much fun to be around they made you laugh even when you didn’t want too!!
just remember Death is a hard thing I have dealt with A good amount of death this year ALONE and it is NOT a great thing.. We are to greive it helps we might not think so but it does. When you let it out you feel so much better!!
We need to realize we do not know when the day is coming for any of us so live like there is NO tomorrow!! Like they did live it to the fullest.. and stay connected with God through everything you do!!!
Everyone always remember God loves you and so does your school CVCS!!!
Anonymous, on October 21st, 2007 at 9:12 pm Said:
I only knew Ethan and Timmy because of watching them play sports against my school. I know, however, that their lives impacted some of those around me, and that, in turn, has impacted my life. Reading the posts above, it’s obvious that Ethan and Timmy were guys that truly loved our Lord, Jesus Christ. I am in prayer for the Gunnel and Madeiros families, as well as the Larson family as Andrew and Tyler recover. May God bless them all with His amazing love, power, and comforting strength in this time of need.
Hannah Turner, on October 21st, 2007 at 9:12 pm Said:
i feel so bad right now i wish this was just a dream i hope that jeff reidy and his family are doing okay and that the larsons family is doing well i just hope this never happens again here at cvcs to any of the students and i am continuing to pray for both families and friends who grieve timmithy and ethans death
GOD BLESS!!
mlt1969, on October 21st, 2007 at 9:57 pm Said:
1 Thess. 4:13-14 / Heb. 6:9, 10:23
With Hope-By Stephen Curtis Chapman
This is not at all how
We thought it was supposed to be
We had so many plans for you
We had so many dreams
And now you’ve gone away
And left us with the memories of your smile
And nothing we can say
And nothing we can do
Can take away the pain
The pain of losing you, but …
We can cry with hope
We can say goodbye with hope
‘Cause we know our goodbye is not the end, oh no
And we can grieve with hope
‘Cause we believe with hope
(There’s a place by God’s grace)
There’s a place where we’ll see your face again
We’ll see your face again
And never have I known
Anything so hard to understand
And never have I questioned more
The wisdom of God’s plan
But through the cloud of tears
I see the Father’s smile and say well done
And I imagine you
Where you wanted most to be
Seeing all your dreams come true
‘Cause now you’re home
And now you’re free, and …
We have this hope as an anchor
‘Cause we believe that everything
God promised us is true, so …
We wait with hope
And we ache with hope
We hold on with hope
We let go with hope
Anna Booher, on October 21st, 2007 at 10:07 pm Said:
I was shocked to hear about Tim and Ethan. First and foremost I want to say that I’m praying for both families constantly. Even though I graduated from CVCS, everyone there is still apart of me. When they hurt, I hurt because I care so much about them. I am torn and I ache inside to see the void that Tim and Ethan have left. I didn’t know them well, but what I do know is that they were two good guys. I can remember seeing Tim and Ethan be-bopping through the hallway. The girls on the soccer team always used to say that we were going to put a wig on Ethan and make him play for us:) He would always help out with our soccer practice and I remember him helping me out with footwork. And I just saw Tim at Vertical fest a couple weeks ago… it is weird how everything is so normal and then all the sudden everything changes.
I know that everything happens for a reason. I think because of their deaths, it will make their lives so much more meaningful. I know that even though I am not directly affected, Tim and Ethan’s deaths have changed me. It got my attention: that faith is worth holding on to. I tried to run away from God, but then comes a time when you realize that without God you have nothing else.
And sometimes I think we are all sleeping and it takes something like this to wake us all up and value life.
So, if you cherish life more, thank Tim and Ethan for what God is doing in your life.
CVCS: remember that because of this tragedy does not mean that God has forgotten about you or left you. It just means that He is doing something great and working in your lives. Just think of how the community will watch how you all pull together in faith.
May God be glorified.!Tim and Ethan’s lives have served a purpose and God is definitely using this for good!
rodney monn, on October 21st, 2007 at 10:21 pm Said:
tim and eithan, some of the finest people i ever knew. these young men were more than just teammates to me. they were freinds and a great postive impact on our school. whether i was watching them play soccer or them making me laugh i enjoyed my time with them.. this reminds us that you never know how long we may have. this was Gods will and good will come out of it. they will always be remebered and always a part of our lives. to the familes and friends of tim and ethan i will be praying for u.
Jesse and Tashawna, on October 21st, 2007 at 10:29 pm Said:
We are praying for the families, students, and staff. At this difficult time, we can remember God’s promises that he will never leave us or forsake us.
We can hope that through this tragedy that each person allows God to use this as a stepping stone and not a stumbling block.
There are two choices- turn to God or turn away from God. Tim and Ethan are looking down at us hoping that we make the right choice.
Coach Carey, on October 21st, 2007 at 10:42 pm Said:
I am very impressed with the strength of the families involved in the tragedy, with the youth surrounding these young people, with the pastoral staff, and with Jeremy Blount. What an awesome job he is doing. I am most impressed with Andrew. It took an unbelievable amount of courage to go to the candle light event at the Gunnell’s. He insisted on attending this evening. The outpouring of emotion and the support that he received was overwhelming. This young man will need to be kept in constant prayer, along with his family. Timmy and Ethan touched many lives, including mine, and I can’t wait to meet up with them again and play ball (pain free) in the ‘big big house, with a big big yard’. These two precious kids were enormous, bigger than life role models. Tyler needs a ton of support and prayer. Jeff, you too are close to my heart, and I lift you in prayer buddy. I pray that we do not forget the other party involved in the accident. She will be wishing and thinking “what if” for a long time. I truly believe that God is not through using Timmy and Ethans’ lives. There are plenty of positive decisions that will be made in the next weeks and months. Maybe this is God’s way of relighting the Blazers torch, so we are tasked with using what we all feel right now, and using it for the glory of God. Everyone needs an accountability partner to make certain that this flame does not go out in the future. Keep your eyes up people, because the way things look in the world we will see Timmy and Ethan pretty soon. That’s cool though…the sooner the better.
Jordan Freed, on October 21st, 2007 at 11:39 pm Said:
i dont even know where to start. I was at TGI Fridays and my phone vibrates so i pick up expecting a friend just sayin hey wats up just wanted to see how it was goin but instead it said hey you know ethan gunnell and timothy maderios well they’re dead. and i completly lost my appetite and was soo sick and i just got home and cried my eyes out. it was such a huge shock, i mean thats the last thing you expect to hear.
i’ll start with Ethan. Ethan was an awsome friend i never saw him with a frown on his face he was always smiling and happy no matter what. i remember going to Ethans house a couple times and paintballing with him and all of my friends, we had great memories paintballing and joking around with each other. Ethan was always fun to be around in school he made class enjoyable for me and i’m sure for others too. He didn’t just joke around in school he had pretty much A’s and B’s all the time he was really smart. He was the best soccer player i ever met before, he could do so many tricks and moves with a soccer ball it was amazing what he could do and he definetly could of became a professional soccer player no doubt about it. Ethan loved to have fun and enjoy life and he did. some people say he was loved by many but he is still loved by many he’s not dead he’s more alive than we are and even if he had the choice to come back he wouldn’t want to come back. I love you Ethan and i’ll always love you and i can’t wait to re-unite with you in heaven some day.
Timothy – Timothy was a really good friend to me, we didn’t get along for pretty much all of last year but this year we really started to talk alot more and i got to know Tim a whole lot better than i ever knew him. I remember the only time i went to timothy’s house was for his birthday party a couple years back and everyone was playing soccer and the ball went out of bounds and i went to go get it and i stepped in dog poop it was like knee deep and really gross and everytime i said to Timothy, ” hey man i need to come to ur house sumtime” and he’s like “yea definetly oh remember that time you came to my house and stepped in my dogs poop haha. every time i mentioned his house he always said that lol. but those are the times you look back on and laugh about and those are great memories. Tim was also a really good soccer player and could of gone pro too, he had soo much potential and you could see that when he played soccer for the school. Timothy was a great friend, and an awsome classmate. i really wish i could of gotten to know him better but it was his time to go. Timothy I love you and i’ll always love you. i miss you soo much! and when i see you in heaven ur gettin the biggest hug you’ve ever had.
Ethan and Timothy are loved by many and were the two top soccer players at CVCS. I think God did this to shake this communtiy up and to bring the school and each other closer to each other. God always has a plan for everything and everyone and even though he took tim and ethan home there is a reason for it and that reason is perfect. They are in heaven now and worshiping God and i’m jealous of them because they get to see Jesus before me and they get to see my mom before me. i mean they have actually met my mom and that is so amazing. And they are havin the time of their lives up there right now singing and dancing and walking the streets of pure gold. Alot of people say don’t be sad they’re in a better place. A better place, its undescribeable a better place doesn’t even compare to what heavens like its more than a better place its a place where there is no pain, no suffering, no sorrow, no tears, no death, no fear, no injuries. A place of worship to God and everlasting life with Him. Heaven is perfect and peaceful and joyful. Alot of people may have questioned God, why question him His plan is perfect with no flaws and He has a reason for taking tim and ethan home. Timothy and Ethan I love you guys you were awsome friends and it was an honor to go to school with you and to be your friend, i’ll miss you guys soo much but i know i have hope that i will see you two in heaven again and I can’t wait until that day when we all meet up in the clouds with God. i’ll meet you and we’ll have eternal life with Jesus Christ and God himself. And i wanna thank you guys for setting an example for alot of unbelievers and other christians that may have been struggling with their faith. I will see you in heaven! i love you!
Hannah Carey, on October 21st, 2007 at 11:52 pm Said:
I don’t know were to start… I miss them so much… they were very good friends to me, and ment so much in my life. I still don’t believe their gone, the more people taIk about it the more i don’t believe it. It just seems like a bad dream or those two are moving far away and we will never see them again. But i know we will in heaven, and i cant wait for that moment to come. After this all happened i thought so hard, and i know i am ready to go to home in heaven, and play games with them.
I always woke up and couldn’t wait to see them at school and pick on them. I always remember ethan always smiling, and tim would always make people laugh. Those two together were so funny. They always tried to keep everyone happy, even when they were upset i would try to cheer them up. I will never forget the 19th of october, that day will always run through my head. I know sports and school wont be the same either. They always made their way to the top and did 100%. I will never forget timmy always needing help wrapping his ancle, and ethan always waiting to warm up for the games during the half time in the junior high boys game and run less laps then everyone else did. I made a poster for both timmy and ethan on top of their lockers and, i also put necklaces on their lockers too. When i was making them, all the memories i had with them came to me. Also when i put the pictures and necklaces up, i just saw how wierd it is going to be without them there.
Although this all had a purpose. This was a plan from God. Even though we didnt want this to happen, He thaught it was for the better. We all want to know why God did this. Even if we don’t ,we know we loved them both. But this is also a challenge from God, He is wondering if you will grow closer to Him in your life or maybe you will walk away. He want’s you to get closer to Him. Make sure you never give up on Him, even if it all comes down on you hard. We all will pray for you, and i am praying for Ethan’s, Timmy’s, Tyler and Andrew’s, and Jeff’s family’s.
I will never foget them. they were apart of my life and i loved them dear. I will always remember Ethan and Timmy my whole life. I can’t wait to see them in heaven. I try to picture them in heaven meeting their family, asking questions to God, and seeing God. My friends and i try to think if they see us down here crying. To see how special they ment to the whole school and church family. I know they can’t wait for all of us to go and meet them in heaven again, and start an eternal life with them. They are our gaurdian angels and they are looking over us. I hope we all grow in the love of God even if this all happened.
All the familys are in my prayers. God Bless!! and as my dad said “the sooner… the better!!!, because God does seem like He is coming soon!!!”
Mindy Leabhart, on October 22nd, 2007 at 12:10 am Said:
We pray for the families. It’s the ones still here that need the prayers. Ethan and Timothy were the lucky ones. James, Daniel, Regan-Nick and I love you guys so much. Know that in a time like this things feel as if they get worse before they get better. They will get better. Keep the faith. Mr and Mrs Gunnell, Mr and Mrs Maderios, Amy, Ashley-we are thinking and praying so hard for you all to pull through this.
Nick and Mindy Leabhart
Brittany, on October 22nd, 2007 at 2:15 am Said:
As a former graduate of C.V.C.S., it pains me to see the school hurting as it is. It is a huge encouragement to me however, to see the students, coaches, and others at the school pulling together in celebration of a life (as opposed to mourning over what has happened). This is true evidence of how our Holy Spirit works in and around our lives. He is using each and every one of you in a special way. Whether or not you knew Timmy and Ethan is not the issue here. What we need to remember most is that they left a lasting impression on a multitude of people- young and old. And the best part of that is that the impression left was a positive one. Not many fifteen year old kids have the character and love for Christ that these boys did. My heart goes out not only to the families of the boys involved, but also to those who were involved in all apsects of this tragedy from the time the 911 call came in until the boys reached the hospital, and later as the news reached friends and family members. It is tough for all involved, but I am impressed to see the community around CVCS pulling together the way it has. It makes me proud to say that I graduated from CVCS. Even as one who did not know the boys as well as I could have, this has changed me too. Not to repeat what has already been said, but to place more emphasis on: this teaches us to live every minute to the fullest for our Lord and not take anything (or anyone) for granted. May God’s grace and the comfort of the Holy Spirit surround us all.
2 Corinthians 1: 2-4
Grace be to you and peace from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be God even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort. Who comforteth us in all our tribulation that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
The Montoya Family, on October 22nd, 2007 at 8:41 am Said:
Ours prayers and thoughts go out to both the Gunnell and Madeiros families. Timothy was great and very sweet spirited boy. He was an excellent soccer player, especially with that left foot! Timothy’s skill will be sorely missed on the Hagerstown Revolution soccer team. My son Nick really grew close to Timothy when both of them attended UK Elite summer soccer camp this past summer. They had a great time, especially being the only few boys among all the many girl soccer players. I can remember them looking all serious when the girls were around then giggling. I remember Tim (Sr.) talking about Tim and his soccer shoes and how Tim and Nick tried to get things clicking on the field because they knew how each other played on the Revolution. Tim had an amazing spirit that deeply touched Nick! Tim and Ethan will truly be missed, but we will all see them both again very soon. Remember there is no weeping or tears in heaven. Tim and Ethan are having a grand ole time…they are tasting heaven in all of its glory and they are with their Savior, the one true God! May He be given the glory forever. Amen
tracy sheehan, on October 22nd, 2007 at 9:05 am Said:
A smile from Ethan, a big “Hi Mrs. Sheehan” from Timothy. I remember those days so clearly. Just when I needed encouragement, they knew. What a joy to have them in class first thing in the morning. They never knew how much they helped me through one of the most difficult times in my life. They cared so much for me and my children. What awesome parents they had…to teach them how to love and give love. Those boys certainly had a lot of love to give! My heart is broken for the Gunnel and Madeiros families. They are suffering a great loss. Only through the grace of God will they get through this. God never gives more than one can handle. He promises to never leave us. Tim and Ethan were a source of enouragement to so many people. They were models of what a Christian should be. It blesses my heart geatly to read these comments. I especially enjoyed Jordan Freed’s. With eyes of faith, Jordan caught a glimpse of Tim and Ethan’s first steps on heaven’s shore! As Christians, we sorrow not as those which have no hope! Friday was their first day of forever! Naturally, we all wish we could have said good-bye. There are so many things I would have said to them. God’s way is perfect…His way is best…we don’t understand now, but some day we will when we meet Jesus face to face. What a day that will be! Love and prayers to all, Tracy Sheehan
Michael, Diane & Devin McCallum, on October 22nd, 2007 at 10:30 am Said:
Out heartfelt prayers and thoughts go out to both the Madeiros and Gunnell families. Timmy was a wonderful young man and we always enjoyed visiting with him and his sisters when they visited family in Bermuda. May God bless both your families and hold you close now more than ever.
Denise Camara and family (Bermuda), on October 22nd, 2007 at 11:17 am Said:
To both the Gunnell and Madeiros families. I did not know these young men, but from what I have heard from Tim’s, Aunt Vicki they were truly amazing young men. Gone but never will they be forgotten
May God bless all of you and give you much strength in the coming days, and keep you close always.
Our love and support to you.
Brian Kelley (Dean of Students), on October 22nd, 2007 at 11:52 am Said:
On behalf of the Grace Academy family our hearts and prayers go out to your school family, the Gunnell family and the Madeiros family. We pray that God will give healing and comfort at this time of loss. May God receive glory and His kingdom be added to as a result of these young men and the lives they lived. Our school family is here to help in any way we can during this time. God Bless
I remember last year at school, it was our homecoming games for basketball, and some kids were outside along with me and we decided to play a game of truth or dare. Well after a little while in a game like this kissing always comes along and I remember someone kissing my nose by accident instead of my lips. News spread faster than a forest fire. I remember walking into the school and hearing Tim say oooohhhhh….so how’s your nose doing there? It made me laugh. Of course he had that big grin on. I miss them both so much.
Collin Murr, on October 22nd, 2007 at 1:01 pm Said:
This is still very unreal to me. Being back in school, it is the only thing on everybody’s mind. I know there is a purpose in this, but that doesn’t mean we cannot be sad about this. Tim and Ethan were two great guys who will be greatly missed. The most recent memory I have of Tim is at a dance party where he and someone else were doing crazy cartwheels and things like that. He would have so much fun in whatever he did.
Even though I knew Ethan since 2nd or 3rd grade, I never knew him too well. My best memory of him was in an elementary enrichment class where we were learning about the middle ages. We did a play and we were both knights and he was supposed to kill me. The funny thing is that the original script copy said that I killed him, and that caused a little bit of madness.
So, to both guys, bye for a very short while, see you in eternity.
Knight Family, on October 22nd, 2007 at 1:04 pm Said:
I did not know these young men but I share in your grief. We were the family that lost the little 9 year old girl on Leafmore Rd. in Chambersburg on July 1st. We cannot on this earth answer all of the questions, why, But God in his great mercy comforts us and keeps us from dispair. Just be encouraged and know you too are being prayed for as you go through all the tough times ahead as you grieve. You are loved!
Rachel Watson, on October 22nd, 2007 at 1:10 pm Said:
I didn’t really know Ethan and Tim that well, but I know that we all loved them. We all have so many memories of the 2 of them. In Math class we have to have our homework out for Mr. Lundy to check, and I don’t think that there was one day this year that Tim didn’t have to stand because he didn’t have his homework out. We all miss them so much. They touched each of our lives in some way.
Collin Murr, on October 22nd, 2007 at 1:12 pm Said:
^^ There may have been one day. But the interesting thing was, they always had it finished. i think they intentionally didn’t have it out some days.
michael turner, on October 22nd, 2007 at 1:15 pm Said:
I did not know Ethan or Timithy that well,But through my years at cvcs i became friends with them. I would always remember Timothy and Ethan walking through the halls and talking to one another. I also remember the times of me watching them play at soccer tournaments throughout the years i have had at cvcs.When chris’s mom called, my mom picked up the phone, i thought chris was involved in an accident but then when my mom got off the phone she told me what had happened. This is one of the tragedys that i would never want to happen to anyone else i have made freinds with at the school.I under stand that it was Gods timing and i must learn to respect that.Timmithy and Ethan will be verry well missed, and i am positive that i will keep there families in my prayers.
Julia Shields, on October 22nd, 2007 at 1:16 pm Said:
I don’t exactly know what to say. I honestly don’t think it’s hit me yet. When I watch the slide shows, I then realize that I’ll never see them again. It really is extremely painful. But, like so many have said, ,” it’s only for a little while.”
I remember growing up with Tim and Ethan, not well, but there are memories that I’ll never forget. LIke, during spirit week this year: Ethan tried so hard to make me talk to him and I remember laughing so hard and laughing because I was, it was a cycle.
And I’ll never forget saying good-bye to them as they left for practice on friday. And watching Tim say bye to his mom and give her a hug.
And I’ll never forget those smiles.
Julia Shields, on October 22nd, 2007 at 1:20 pm Said:
Andrew,
I want you to know that we all love you and we’ll never hold anything against you.
If God intended it, then it was nobody’s fault.
We’re praying for you!
Nathan Watson, on October 22nd, 2007 at 1:21 pm Said:
I did not know Tim or Ethan very well but I know that they were awesome people to be around. I know our school will really change after this and I hope that we never forget. I think our school is going to band together because of this. We may never know why but we can be sure that God never makes mistakes. I can not even begin to know what the families are going through and i am praying for them. I pray for the families and close friends to have the strength to go trhough this hard time. When I found out it really shocked me because I never thought that something like this would happen. Satan is very mad that many people are groing closer to God through this and that he did not tear us apart. We are a family and need to band together in times of tragedy. Tim and Ethan have been promoted to Heaven and praise the Lord everyday and our having the greatest time ever, they are better than they ever have been.
Tevin Darrell, on October 22nd, 2007 at 2:00 pm Said:
Have you ever loved someone so much, you’d give an arm for?
Not the expression, no, literally give an arm for?
When they know they’re your heart
and you know you are their armor
and you will destroy anyone who would try to harm them………………………..
When I’m gone, just carry on, don’t mourn
Rejoice every time you hear the sound of my voice
Just know that I’m looking down on you smiling
And I didn’t feel a thing, So baby don’t feel no pain
Just smile back
And remember, when I’m gone, just carry on, don’t mourn
Rejoice every time you hear the sound of my voice
Just know that I’m looking down on you smiling
And I didn’t feel a thing, So baby don’t feel no pain
Just smile back…
IN LOVING MEMORY OF TIM AND ETHAN
Chelsea and Tiffany (Bermuda), on October 22nd, 2007 at 2:02 pm Said:
When you’re gone
The pieces of my heart are missing you
When you’re gone
The face I came to know is missing too
When you’re gone
The words I need to hear to always get me through the day
And make it OK
I miss you
IN LOVING MEMORY OF TIM & ETHAN …<3
//* [[ON THE GOLDEN ROAD]] *\\
Keila, on October 22nd, 2007 at 2:17 pm Said:
Why? Why? Why? I keep asking myself that. Why them? Why now? I was in udder shock when I found out. I balled my eyes out. I knew Tim a bit more than Ethan. I talked to him more so i was closer to him. That day, October 19, 2007, was one of the worst days of my life. They were like the core of our class: sports, friends, everything. I just could not believe it. It still has not lcompletely sunk in yet. I am still waiting for them to walk into school and be like “hey guys! have you missed us?” I ldon’t want this to be real. I want it to be a nightmare that i will eventually wake up from. I don’ t understand why God had to take them. Tim was in intensive care. Why couldn’t God heal him and have him be with Tyler? iI keep asking why, but I’m not so sure I will know why. I do know that somehow God is going to use this for His glory and praise.
During the assembly today I found a verse in Proverbs. I think it was like Prov. 20:21 or vise versa. It said something like this: Many are the plans of man, but Gods plans are those that prospereth or prevaileth. i was sitting there and i was like that is so true. God is the one who ultimately plans everything we do down to the last detail. I was kinda angry b/c Ihad made so many plans to do with the guys. I was gonna go dirt biking with Tim and Kacie, but Tim was always busy so we were gonna do it another time. I was looking forward to formal and see all the guys dressed up nice and in their tuxedos or suits. I was gonna get pics with them at the end of the year like always do. I was gonna go out to eat with them the last day of school like Kacie and I did last year. There were so many things that I wanted to do, but there were so many more things that they wanted to do. They were gonna join an awesome soccer team and travel all over. Tim did not want to cut his hair til picture day was over. Now they can’t do that. But they can play all the soccer they want up in heaven. Who knows, mabey they can even play with Jesus or God.
We were gonna have so much fun together. Now it is all messed up. I regret not doing so many things with them. Like saying bye to them that day. I was gonna trip Tim on Monday cause he always tripped me. I just wish I could go back in time and just love on them.
I am jealous that they beat me to God. I wanted to be there first. All the questions they asked in Bible class can be answered by the one who created them. I wish that they could have lived longer. That is what everyone wishes. In a way I wish that it was me. I want to see God and Heaven. Heaven is the most absolutley gorgeous place. I am so jealous that I am not up there walking with God and all the people in the Bible times. I just love knowing that they will be waiting for me when I get up there. I will get to go dirt biking with Tim and play soccer with both of them. I love being reasurred that they are up in heaven.
Back to the plans thing. God obviously planned this whole thing. He knew what would happen. I just wish so bad that it would have happened to someone else in another school as bad as that sounds. I mean I wish it did not happen to anyone. I just wish it did not happen to someone I knew. All the plans that we make are not always in agreement with God . What He decides goes and there is no way to change that. He said that I would never get to do all things with those guys that I had planned to do. This really makes me realize that I should not always be planning and wishing. I should be living now and doing things.
God has showed me that I am not guarenteed to live tom. or next week. I need to be all I can be now and be a testimony, and change people’s lives now while I am here. Tim and Ethan had their chance already and they did impact lives. I know that they impacted mine. They were always great to me. God just told them that they have fulfilled all that they were to do and he was ready for them.
I am just so thankful that Jeff, Andrew, and Tyler are okay. I was so happy when i heard they were in bad condition and were allright. I just feel bad for Tyler. He lost his best friends in the accident and you know that best friends are hard to replace. And I really need to pray for Andrew. Lord bless him.
I pray that is used in our school for us all to draw closer to God. I thank the Lord that He did not decide to take them all. That would have been absolutely horrible.
I love you Tim and Ethan. I am so sorry that it took me til now to say that. Help keep us all stay strong and not miss you too much. I know that I will see you guys someday!
Chelsea Soares, on October 22nd, 2007 at 2:20 pm Said:
Although i did not know Ethan, i did have a chance to meet Timothy through his cousin tiffany when he came to Bermuda. I remember when we all went out to dinner. At first, he struck me as this amazing guy that had a wonderful personality. He was loved by all and always had a possitive attitude on life. He was the greatest guy… the one that made everyone laugh and feel comforted. They are missed by many. They had a great impact on other peoples lives and are now in a happier place in heaven …my condolences to the Maderious, Gunnel, family. Also my sorrow is sent out to the other three boys, their family, and everyone else that was involved in the tragedy
Amy, on October 22nd, 2007 at 2:25 pm Said:
Strangly enough, My memories of Timothy were not recent ones…I used to hold him in the Open Door Church Nursery. When I think of him I see a very handsome little boy with big dark eyes. Every time I was scheduled to be in the nursery I couldn’t wait to go in and hold “Timmy” as i remember hearing him called then. I also remember a mother and father who were always by him; and I am sure continued to be so for his 15 short years here on earth. But Glory be to God that he was taught the single most important thing at this time; and that is, he is with his Savior in Heaven. He seems to have grown into a very fine young man and I am more than impressed that everyone knows he is in Heaven. That shows something very deep about his character! My prayers are with everyone directly and indirectly involved with this tragic accident. May you have peace that passes understanding and comfort for the greiving process.
tanner propst ,nathan kearns ,and conrad bender, on October 22nd, 2007 at 2:31 pm Said:
We really really miss both of these guys. MEMORIES: Timothy was crazy and yelled all the time in his high pitched voice at tyler and ethan. Ethan tried to act all cool. BUT they were both great influences that made effects on many people’s lives. Many will remember their lives but none will forget their lives. I mean how could you forget two crazy hilarious guys. like conrad.
tanner,conrad, and nathan.
Amy May Snider, on October 22nd, 2007 at 2:37 pm Said:
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
i am deeply grieving this great loss in your school community. I am so sorry. Words cannot express how difficult this must be for all of you. I grew up in Chambersburg and have lived in MD for many years now. I have 2 sons who go to a great Christian school like yours. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
“Our God is a God who saves; from the Sovereign Lord comes escape from death.” Psalm 68:20
Lovingly in Christ, Amy May Snider
Kimberly Sensenderfer, on October 22nd, 2007 at 2:57 pm Said:
Hey,
I really didn’t know them that closely but i did know that Ethan and Timmy lived theirs lives for God. Everyday i would see their smiles and it would just warm your heart and make you feel great. I can still hear timmys mom telling him to do his homework and make sure its done right and to let her check it.
Ethan was just the kind of guy and girl would want he was goodlooking ands he lived his life for God. I will deffinitely miss him and that wonderful smile.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Maderios and Gunnell family at this time of loss. God does everything for a reason. He has a great reason for this and we will see why eventually.
Check out Isaiah 41:10 it is an amazing verse i got from my youth pastor to help through this time of loss.
~Kimberly Sensenderfer~
DC (Bermuda), on October 22nd, 2007 at 3:07 pm Said:
Rest in Peace Eathan and Timothy. I may not have known either of you, but I believe strongly that you are safe at home and happy to have each other.
All of those left behind, this is a really tough time for all of you. Reach out to God and make him your strength to get through this.
To the 3 other young boys, I do hope that you will make a speedy recovery.
God’s Blessing on all those who are suffering those tragic loss.
Tiffany Sousa& Brittany Ricca, on October 22nd, 2007 at 4:00 pm Said:
as first cousins of Timothy and very good friends of Ethan, this is the worst thing that could ever happen to not only us but to everyone. Timothy was a total boy always tried to push our buttons in the wrong way but still always made us smile and laugh because he was just so …….”TIMOTHY” …we remember playing down granny Whites house on the swing set playing our family games when we were little. Timothy always being Married to Tiff and Brit was always the daughter. then we got older and we didnt see each other that much but even living so far apart, we always kept in touch on msn or we use to call him to say hey or hows the gf. timothy was never the lovey dovey type. we use to always chase him trying to kiss his checks just to irritte him. but we know that even though he didnt like to show it, he did really love us. after all we are only 3 months apart. Tim three months olden than Tiff and Tiff is three months older than Britt. we always called ourselves the 3 – 6 .
we remember the sleep overs…all trying to squeeze in one bed. we remeber Brittany always upset because he never wanted to marry her in our game of house. It was always Tiffany.
this is funny looking bac on all the stupid times and puts a smile on our faces. we remeber tim always mad because we would steal his extra cheddar gold fish, while Aunty Kathy would tell us all to stop fighting and share.
we remeber Tim with his soccer teams. always calling us Tiff and Ryan to tell us about A C Milan winning becuase Ryan and Tim both love that team.
Rember that time when Ryan (Tiff’s boyfriend) took all of us and Chelsea Soares to Portofinos for dinner and he paid. that was an amazing time. everyone in the place was looking at us becuase all we could do was laugh. Tims hair is a whole new story. we hated that big afro but that Tim always gotta be different.
everytime we close our eyes the ony faces coming up are these two amazing boys. Amy’s wedding was such a fun trip. we got to meet three amazing guys. Andrew, Tyler and Ethan. Brit loved Tyler and Tiff was in love with andrew. poor ethan n tim
they know we loved um . the wedding was the best trip we have been on. those three boys were inseprable.
we didnt know Ethan for that long but what we did know was that he was a great cutie. he always had a smile on his face.
Tyler and Andrew and Jeff we are truly sorry. we know how you feel but we all cant mourn instead we should think of all these good times and just smile and think of these two boys as God. they were devoted to him and Tim always use to tell off tiff cuz she didnt want to go to Sunday School with him n Brit. We miss you two boys n we hope that everyone tries to be happy to celebrate thier livies, as hard as it is WE KNOW THAT TIM N ETHAN WOULD NOT want anyone upset.
WE LOVE YOU BOTH AND WILL SEE YOU SOON .
god wanted his angels back….xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox mauhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh<3<3<3<3
hannah turner, on October 22nd, 2007 at 4:01 pm Said:
They were so great students with great smiles and i will never forget them they were two great people from cvcs lord bless those to families and freinds even though i didnt know them they were still part of my life in christ hannah turner God Bless the Families
hannah turner, on October 22nd, 2007 at 4:03 pm Said:
they were great!!!! <
unknown, on October 22nd, 2007 at 4:04 pm Said:
They were to of my favorite freinds ps God Bless
dk, on October 22nd, 2007 at 4:04 pm Said:
they were my to best buddies
Logan Kistler, on October 22nd, 2007 at 4:07 pm Said:
What do you say when a friend passes? Do you just keep going on? Its not a time to be sad, but time to be happy, we will see them again some day. They will not be forgotten, but rembered as they were athletic, kind and loving.
Julia Shields, on October 22nd, 2007 at 4:35 pm Said:
I remembered another memory today of Tim and Ethan
O.K., we were all on the way back to the school after the Spanish feild trip and Ethan sat across from us (me and Megan) while Tim sat in front of us. Tim must have told Ethan to draw something on him because I remember watching Tim uncover his ancle and Ethan pulling out a blue pen. So, Ethan decides to draw a flower. It was the most demented looking flower I have ever seen in my life. I don’t even know if you could even call it a flower. It was the funniest thing watching Ethan have the hardest time drawing a pretty flower on a bumpy bus and having Tim try to bare the feeling of pen on skin. We all know what it feels like.
I’m really gonna’ miss watching those random, stupid, and memorable things that they did.
jackie shaffer, on October 22nd, 2007 at 4:49 pm Said:
i didn’t really know them but i wish i could’ve. they sounded really awsome. we all miss them very much, but they went to a better place. i can’t wait till i see them again. guys, i know you aren’t here, but you can still see me typing this, God Bless You and have a great time up there, See you later,
Jackie Shaffer
Lisa Myers, on October 22nd, 2007 at 5:12 pm Said:
As I reflect back on when Ethan first impacted my family was when he started playing basketball on the Jr. High Boys team. With Steve being his coach, Ethan’s name was mentioned many times in our home. As those 3 years can and went one thing will forever be on my mind was of Steve commenting on how proud he was watching Ethan grow and mature into a fine young man.
My memories of Timothy go as far back as when the Maderios family moved to Newburg from Bermuda when Timothy was just a toddler. We watched him grow up with our children. Timothy would always take time to show an interest in our boys who were younger and that made the world to them— whether it was just goofing around or shooting basketball together after a game.
With Steve being the Jr. High basketball coach our family life becomes all about basketball during the season and the boys on the team become our family. We love Timothy and Ethan like they are our sons, our children’s brothers. They are great examples to point our boys toward.
THANK YOU Maderios family and Gunnell family for allowing my family to be touched by your sons’ lives— WE ARE BLESSED.
We sometimes do not realize how just a small hello, brief moment of time spent together, encouraging word means to someone. When an older classmate reaches out to the younger kids it means the world to those young kids. That is what Timothy and Ethan did— the reached out and showed they cared. In Mark, Chapter 10 Jesus calls us to look beyond our personal problems and our own “drama” going on and consider others needs — CVCS you are doing that right now. What a demonstration of the body of Christ lifting each other up at the candle light vigil at the Gunnells’ house on Sunday night!!!
As we go through this time of suffering we need to learn to find satisfication in Christ alone because the best thing in life is right in front of us — a relationship with Him. We have no idea whose lives we will impact — so live each day for Christ and God will be glorified.
Andrew, Tyler, and Jeff “Be strong and of good courage, be not afraid, neither be dismayed, for the Lord our God is with you”. Joshua 1:9 A great verse for all of us to lean on.
Praying daily for everyone!!
jackie shaffer, on October 22nd, 2007 at 5:16 pm Said:
i really wish i could have met these two very nice guys. i didn’t know them but i wish i had. they are so cool sounding.
i bet they smiled a whole lot. from all the stories i have heard i can only imagine how great and Christian-like they were. i am sad about their departure, but now they are in a better place. now they can still watch all of us, but not right beside us. God took them away for a purpose, but we don’t know. we don’t understand, but if you think about it God has a big mind and we have a itty bitty mind. we cannot understand God’s mind. one of my class mates said,” God is preparing a mansion for us. Ethan and Timmy’s mansion is all ready, but ours aren’t.” i don’t know why God took them , but He did for a purpose. now they are playing on God’s soccer team. on a solid gold court. we do not have to say bye forever, but just for right now. god bless tim and ethan’s family.
in love,
jackie shaffer
( mrs tompson”s 6th grader)
John Palm, on October 22nd, 2007 at 5:28 pm Said:
I definitely have to comment again after realizing i forgot a lot of stuff about Tim and Ethan. I went to CVCS in 5th grade and it was not the best year i have had, but was the best year I have had academically. Funny memories of Tim were when we had free time in class he would go back to the closet with another friend and play this card game, where he had note cards and put a character on it and it would fight with another character.
Ethan, man you really loved soccer. Every day for recess we would go out and play soccer..sometimes I would not play and sometimes i would…Also I remember the time you had that little racing pen in class and we would play with it behind our desk…the teacher would look up and hear a beeping noice not knowing where it came from. Lol good times! You guys had so much potential for being pro athletes! I hope you can read this because I wished I would have stayed at CVCS longer if I knew this was going to happen. I can’t wait to see you guys in Heaven!!! I will be praying for your families as they are going through emotional and spiritual pains and I pray that God will comfort them. I know Ethan and Tim would not have come back to earth if they had a choice because being in Heaven with the Lord is so much better.
I also pray that all of the other hurt families will seek you God. I feel like spiritually I have come closer to God as this being the 2nd tragic accident that I have dealt with in my life including the one 3 years ago with the death of a classmate in my school from an accident. I hope that this accident brought other people to Christ and people closer to Christ. We should not take life for granted because we never know when our last day on earth will be, neither do we know when someone close to us will pass away..I wish I would have known these guys longer than a year..I will see you guys soon, and God bless all.
a fellow student :], on October 22nd, 2007 at 5:43 pm Said:
i did not know Tim or Ethan well, i wish i would have got to know them better. I am praying for the Gunnell and Maderios family. I am also praying for the Larson and Reidy family.
Austin, on October 22nd, 2007 at 5:50 pm Said:
i am just amazed by these blogs given. it just shows how much of an impact that these two amazing friends had on all of us. we remeber the memories, the good times the bad and if we remember those things i beleive it will take away the pain.
i remember when it was my first day at CVCS, and i was sitting in study hall all alone, and Tim, Ethan, and Tyler all came over to talk to me. that ment so much to me because i had never been to a new school besides when i went from elem. to jr. high but even then i was with friends and it just ment so much that they came over to talk to me.
i’m so excited about the future of CVCS, all the churches in the area, and Franklin County itself. i belleive that the deaths of these two boys really woke people up and showed them that we don’t know when God will take us home and that we have to live life to it’s fullest. who would have ever thought that Ethan and Timmy would be taken from us on October 19th, but the exciting thing is is that they weren’t taken from us forever, they were taken from us for a short period of time, and when Jesus comes and takes us home we will see them again, and they will have those same smiles and the same laugh that everyone keeps talking about. if we ourselves cannot get through this temporary grief and sorrow than the Madeiros family won’t get through it, The Gunnell family won’t get through it, Andrew won’t get through it, Tyler won’t get through Jeff won’t get through it. i like what Tiffany Martin said this morning, “Yeah they have all this support now but three weeks from now when all this fades away that’s when they will need them the most.
Jennifer Sites, on October 22nd, 2007 at 6:07 pm Said:
I graduated from CVCS in 1994. I didn’t know Tim or Ethan, but I have read the posts and I see that they made a huge impact on the lives of many. I will keep their families in my prayers as well as the Larsons and Reidys. It won’t be long until we are all together in heaven–another time and another place.
John Palm, on October 22nd, 2007 at 6:07 pm Said:
I felt I needed to share this poem I thought of Timothy and Ethan.
Jesus came down to earth to save all,
He died on the cross,
and we were all in awe.
He takes and gives none the less,
and makes sure we are His best,
We give him offering and give him praise,
As he counts the numbers of our days.
Jesus is caring,
Jesus is kind,
He is that way to make us bind.
Ethan and Tim were good fellows too,
They would do anything Jesus would tell them to do.
They are gone in earthly sight,
But when they died they saw the light.
Ethan and Tim had good characteristics too,
And that was the Christ-like thing to do.
We may weep because their earthly life is done,
But in reality their spiritual life with God has just begun.
I only knew them for a year,
But then they talked to me I rejoiced with great cheer.
kyle myers, on October 22nd, 2007 at 6:07 pm Said:
!wow! I can’t believe this actually happened.it seems like this happened about a month ago.I looked up to both Tim and Ethan.They were both on my dads jr.high basketball team and im so glad I got to just play b-ball with them.Im also glad I made some great memories with them but as many other people have said for christians it is not goodbye its see you later.I also like what Ethans brother said at the candle light service,”Andrew the only thing I will hold against you is if you dont forgive yourself. TIM-Ihad some awesome memories with you and I am so happy we can laugh about them together again when we both are there . oh yeah i’ll keep #14 strong. ETHAN-also made some awesome memories with you and i know you are as happy as ever and i’ll try to occupy
your soccer field.oh yeah on saturday im playin for 3 people 1) GOD 2) TIM 3)ETHAN
ps:we can finish the scrimmage when I get to heaven
Austin Bock, on October 22nd, 2007 at 6:14 pm Said:
My last memory of Ethan and Tim was at the Jr. High and Varsity soccer scrimmage on Friday. It was planned that the Varsity team would come to practice and help us work on our skills and game to get ready for our championship game on Saturday against Broadfording. Even though it was raining Ethan and Tim kept smiling. I got the opportunity to guard Ethan, Tim, Tyler, and Charles. Charles and Ethan kept joking about me being the “little orange juice” because I was wearing an orange shirt and I was small compared to them. When Charles would say this Ethan would smile from ear to ear. I am so glad that I got a chance to get to know them. I am praying for all the families that were involved. I am glad that our school family is pulling together to help each other through this. Even though we miss both of them, I know that they are in heaven with God and they are happy doing the things that they love with big smiles.
Regina Stake, Alumnae & Parent of CVCS, on October 22nd, 2007 at 6:45 pm Said:
God knew the day you boys were born, October 19,2007 would be the day he brought you home. Your work here is not done even though you are with Him, there was and is a purpose to everything, even though we do not see it.
One thing He has shown us is we are strong, we are what we preach. We are sticking together. I am not amazed or surprised at what I have seen, I am thankful. Thankful my daughters knew these fine families, thankful of the love and support the staff, families and members of CVCS have shown, thankful that God lead me and my children to CVCS.
Alumnis, on October 22nd, 2007 at 6:54 pm Said:
Though I didnt know Tim or Ethan personally, I have found solitude in knowing the impact their lives have had on others around them. Their witness in death speaks volumes of what they did in life and much good will come of this for heaven’s victory. May God continue to use this opportunity for his glory. We may shed tears of separation on earth but remember a day is coming that we will share tears of joy in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Larson boys and their family and too the other young man and his family. God spared you for a reason, find it and live it for God’s glory.
R Picking, on October 22nd, 2007 at 6:55 pm Said:
Let this Time build a FIRE in your heart – Let this be a Passion to reach your lost friends and family and do it for Jesus but also do it for the memory of Timothy and Ethan. We don’t know what time it is for our life, and we should “Get Excited for Jesus” – “Lets Rock this Community for Jesus and let it be a Tribute to those that have gone before!
There resting in the arms of Jesus – They understand our loss, but just imagine Standing with Jesus! (Sorrow is only for a Season – then they’ll be there once again smiling in your presence)
(Selah – “You Raise Me Up”)
When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary,
When troubles come and my heart burdened be.
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up.. to more than I can be.
There is no life – no life without its hunger
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly
But when you come and I am filled with wonder
Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
And I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up .. to more than I can be
You raise me up .. to more than I can be
Alumnus, on October 22nd, 2007 at 7:25 pm Said:
Without knowing the individual boys to a great extent, I had the opportunity to know both families. CVCS saved me when I needed a place to feel home, and the family I met there had the greatest impact on me as I continue to move forward. To the current students- you are so blessed that you go to a school that will allow you to embrace this and celebrate that both boys have returned to God. THank God that you are surrounded by people who love you and love the lord. Both of these boys have terriffic famiilies who still need prayers and support, and I know that everyone will do whatever possible to just be there to help out. I pray that God takes the sorrow from these parents and allows his glory and purpose to shine through. The impact of this had been significant, and the boys are going to be greatly missed.
haley, on October 22nd, 2007 at 7:55 pm Said:
wow!!! i just cant believe it happened it all just seems like a bad dream.. although i didnt really know Ethan very well i really wish i could have gotten a chance tol kno him but i did know Timmy every time i saw him he would give me a real goofy smile and then we start laughing but there in abetter place now and i know one day i will see them again…i will be praying for all the families..
anonymous, on October 22nd, 2007 at 8:27 pm Said:
these guys were really great guys, though I didn’t know them as much as would have liked to. You could just feel the great vibe that they put around you when they were with us. I will always pray for the Madeiros’ and the Gunnells but we have to remeber that they are in a better place.
Ally Reinhardt, on October 22nd, 2007 at 8:29 pm Said:
Read a quarter.Guess what it says.”In God we trust.”We need to trust Him now more than ever.
Sara Cover, on October 22nd, 2007 at 8:38 pm Said:
Wow I don’t even know what to say. I did not know Timmy and Ethan as well as I wish I did. I will always remember going to soccer games and seeing their bright neon cleats, Tim with his orange and Ethan with his yellow. Timmy and Ethan were closer than brothers and they did everything together. One thing that helps me through is that atleast they left this world together. God had all of this planned and He alone knows the great things that will come of this tragic event. I know how much these two amazing guys mean to everyone, and I know that their lives will live on through us. My prayers go out to the families, students, staff, and parents who are facing this. I also am praying for the varsity soccer team, they are going to be ones that are hit the hardest by this tragedy. GUYS PLAY YOUR HARDEST FOR TIMMY AND ETHAN!!!! I know they will be cheering you on from heaven. I can’t wait to see them again, I know they are so much happier now then they ever were here on earth. Please cherish the moments you have with your friends and family here on earth, you never know when God will call them home. Tell them how much they mean to you everyday and when you hug them just hold on for a second longer. I love all you guys <3
sara
Tiffany (Bermuda), on October 22nd, 2007 at 8:45 pm Said:
i want everyone to know that because of all of you writing about timothy and ethan whenever my family and me are feeling down or really miss them the most at moments all we do is read these and the smiles that tim once put on our faces comes back! Tim i miss u n Ethan so much. God bless you! Everyone in Bermuda is praying for you, and forwards are being sent out through txt messages in rememberance of you and your best bud ethan. i have spread this site os that all people from Bermuda can write as well. so that me and my whole family can have comfort. at a time like this is when not only family but people mean the world to you.xoxox
J. Lee, on October 22nd, 2007 at 8:46 pm Said:
I didn’t know well about Tim and Ethan. But I can see the BIG love of many people.. I can see even I don’t know them. Everyone is having hard time and we are all praying for them.
Ethan, Tim.. I know that you guys were great soccer players of our school. I am praying for you and I believe you guys are in a better place as someone said. Please remember that everyone is praying for you guys and loving you guys..
A CVCS Mom, on October 22nd, 2007 at 9:04 pm Said:
On Friday evening when we received the news about the accident our family was in shock with the rest of the members of the CVCS family. My older son has been a classmate of Tim, Tyler, and Ethan for his entire school career. My other son had just scrimmaged with the varsity team and watched all five young men as they climbed into Andrew’s car and left the practice. After the first phone call, I quickly shared my concerns with those friends that I knew would pray for these boys and their families. On Sunday following the worship time at our church, a dear praying friend came to me and shared the following vision that God had given her. She asked me to share it with our son. I want to share her vision with all of you as well. She said, “During worship today, I saw Jesus. I didn’t see His face, I saw His back. And I saw Timothy and Ethan. “ (She had not known them on this earth). She continued, “They were two strong young men and they were standing strong with swords drawn in allegiance to Jesus. They were worshiping Him.” Through my tears, I started to share with her about the slide show I had seen on the school’s website late the night before. I said, “In the slide show the picture that really struck me was the final one, it was a silhouette and they looked so strong and powerful .” She finished through her tears and said, “when I saw them they were in silhouette, but I KNOW it was them.” My friend is a real prayer warrior who has been praying for our school on behalf of our sons for a while now. God gave her this picture for us to be encouraged. We all know Ethan and Timothy have moved directly into God’s presence in an instant. May we be encouraged to build an even closer relationship with God and His Son Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. May we hear the words, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”
My prayers and heart will continue to be with all the families of these 5 young men as well as the entire school family. May all be done to God’s glory.
Josh Torzillo, on October 22nd, 2007 at 9:09 pm Said:
I remember seeing Ethan and Timothy at our soccer practice on Friday. It’s tough to think that 2 boys I just played against are up in heaven right now. At the assembly today Mr. McKee let people come up and share a memory or time they spent with Ethan and Tim…I was thinking that only a couple people would be able to stand up and talk about them. I was surprised when almost half of the kids went up and talked about them. I could tell that God was using these 2 boys in their time on earth. I will be praying for the Madeiros’, the Gunnells, the Larsons, and the Riedys. Ethan and Tim will not be forgotten.
B. Potts, on October 22nd, 2007 at 9:24 pm Said:
My boys played soccer against Timothy and Ethan. I only know of them through this sport. But reading what everyone has said about them, they must have been two AWESOME young men. Parents you should be very proud of them. It seems they truly had a love for the Lord. I can only pray that if anything ever happens to my two boys that they would leave a legacy similar to what these young men have left. As a parent, I don’t know how you cope, but I see that you still know that God is in control and this was part of His plan. God bless each and every one of you involved in this tragedy. We will lift you up in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe & Amy Hall, on October 22nd, 2007 at 9:36 pm Said:
It is so hard to even know where to begin. We have known these boys it seems like forever. Since they were just tiny things. Having the privilege of knowing both families, especially the Madeiros’ and what wonderful, close families they all are. Both boys were just the sweetest, politest, most pleasant young men. Timothy always with a quiet, gentle way, and a smile. Ethan the same. They will be greatly missed, and our hearts and prayers go out to these wonderful families at this, the most difficult of times. Remember, it’s not goodbye, it’s see you later.
Coach Myers, on October 22nd, 2007 at 9:56 pm Said:
I had the privilege of coaching Timothy and Ethan basketball for 3 years, 6-8 grade. Ethan was a player every coach desired to have on his team. He never liked me trying to perfect his game, but by 8th grade he was as solid of a player that you would fine, so solid that he never wanted to come out of the game. The devotional times we had together were always so real. When I was the least prepared, Ethan always knew what the team needed to be encouraged through God’s word. Ethan would step up in prayer time and he was always concerned for others more than himself.
Timothy was a joy to coach with his gentle smile and spirit. I can see now what God was thinking when he called #14 home — He needed a gentle spirited coach for all the children in heaven. Timothy brought joy to so many hearts watching him compete on the court or the soccer field playing all to God’s glory. His concern for family and others meant alot to the team. I remember during the 8th grade year at the NACA Basketball Tournament he showed courage and leadership under pressure by putting in the winning basket.
What the boys have showed me is “Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, soul, and mind and love thy neighbor as thyself.” –Matt 22:37-39. Ethan and Timothy’s testimony will always live in my heart. Rest assured other teammates here will live for Christ because of their example. Well done #3 and #14.
Thank you Ethan and Timothy for your life — You guys better be ready for a one-on-one basketball game when I get to heaven.
See you in Glory.
Carly Swartz, on October 22nd, 2007 at 10:06 pm Said:
First, these posts amaze me. 133 posts as of right now and I’m positive many more to come. It really shows God’s purpose, and the impact that it has set on our families, our school, and towns.
These past few days have hit me very hard on many different levels. I wasn’t one of their closet friends, but I spent 1 baseball season with Timmy and 2 with Ethan. You learn a lot about people when you are with them every night for month’s straight playing sports together. I will be the first to tell you that these two boys are so extremely amazing. Both of their smiles could change my whole day around. They are so helpful, caring, and kind. I remember so many memories with them both- playing baseball, so many laughs. If I had a bad day and I brought it to the field, these boys made me feel better they just had this amazing ability to make you feel so special, they have this love. I pray for these boys and their families, I can’t even imagine what they might be doing this very second, many of us say playing soccer with God- trying to get tricks to show us all when we see them again, I keep thinking about the smiles that they are wearing as they are in heaven with our God. I have been impacted so much spiritually over the past few days, it has made me realize so much, it has made me change so much in my life. I have jumped many feet closer to God, I’m living for him right now more than ever! I thank Timmy and Ethan for that, I can’t thank them enough. These boys will never ever be forgotten, they are in my thoughts every minute. I miss them, we all do, we all miss their smiles and good hearts. But we just got to keep thinking God was ready to bring two more angels home, and that they are so happy.
I continue to keep their families in pray along with Jeff, Andrew and Tyler. I pray that they can get all of the strength the need from God and any sores will be healed. I pray for Mr. McKee and the staff of ODC and our school that they continue to be here for us, that they continue to stay strong. I pray for our student body, that we can praise God in this storm. Our school today was so different. You could tell when you walked in the halls and could have heard a pin drop, there was so much love and caring, so much remembering and grieving of these two follow students and brothers, our school is so much like a family you could really see it today.
Joshua 1:9 has really helped me through this experience. “Have I not commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discourages, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
I love you Timmy and Ethan
A mother, on October 22nd, 2007 at 10:31 pm Said:
My heart is lifted by the support and the love that is shown in this student body and community. God is truly an awesome God and He will be there all along the way. The only thing to do in this tragic time is to lean on Him. It is only human to want to ask why, but God has a reason for everything. We will probably never understand why such young lives are taken from us, but God must have needed them more. In reading all the post here, a revival is happening right within this community. Continue to trust in Him and lean on Him during your grief. Support one another and realize that you each must greive. Those 2 boys are probably looking down and seeing the work that God is doing in every heart. They are giving the smiles that I have read about in many post. They are seeing their friends leaning more on our Lord and Savior. May God give you all peace as you endure this heart breaking time in your lives.
kc, on October 22nd, 2007 at 10:50 pm Said:
what do you say about things like this. I’ve never had to under-go something so hard in my life. It’s like God totally pulled out- i know He hasn’t but it’s how it feels.
I have no idea why God would take the lives of Tim and Ethan. They were two kewl kids and they meant the world to me. I grew up with those to guys and they’ve just always been there. For them to just be gone doesn’t seem in any way possible. My mind just keeps telling my heart there still here- and there just gonna walk into school or jump back into there lives. But it’s just not happening. Each day that goes by is slowly comfirming their passing, but like right now it really doesn’t seem possible that Timmy won’t be coming into school w/ me tomorrow.
I just try to keep reminding myself of how happy they are when I’m wishing they were here. There in heaven and what more could they want, but i’m so selfish that I still want them here w/ me. I keep myself busy with reminiscing the good memories we made together and all the pictures I have of us.
I’ve claimed psalm 56:6- Surely God is my help, the Lord is the ONE who sustains me. It’s so simple but I find its the simple things that speak to me the most. I try to cling to Gods word and the fact that he’s gonna be there for me, but it’s so heard sometimes to have faith when everyhting in front of you is falling apart.
Ethan and I were kewl- we had our share of differneces when I played a prank on him in fifth grade and I’m soory for doning that b/c hea hated me for the rest of the year, but 6th and seventh grade we were kewl and eight grade was weird- but fun! Most of my memories came from the summer of eighth grade and ninth grade when we all started to get closer. I’ll miss all the parties and bonfires we would’ve had at your house. And especially all those fun rides on the dirt bike b/c you always took me faster than timmy
Ethan(e-man…lol) I will really miss you and your cursive writing-ha! but I’m just glad that your seeing Jesus and that all your doubt are wiped away and you can finally ask God all those questions you had about miracles in Bible class. And another plus is you’ll never have to copy and paste again in keyboard…lol
oh, and Timmy- words can’t describe what I feel- your were my closest guy friend and my brother- we went through so much together and I never dreamed in a million years that God would take you from me! That’s where I get so caught up- the past two years we were so tight and God had to just take you away- I just get so angry b/c no one could ever replace you as a friend or a ‘brother’ and I would want them to- so I wish so bad that you didn’t have to go. I will cherish our many years together. I’ll miss comin over to play x-box and riding birt bikes and watching you go off the jumps and such. I’ll miss not ever getting the chance to play guitar hero and band hero w/ you and I never got to play halo 3 either(not that I would;ve been any good at it). I’ll miss our talks and going out through the woods in your farm. I’m really just going to miss everything… everything i do somehow reminds me of you! it’s so bad i know… I know you probably hate me being sad and crying all the time, but it’s so hard knowing that dispite all my wishing I know i’m still not going to see you just walk around the corner. Oh, Timmy, I just wish you were still here.
Well, I can’t say I haven’t questioned God…b/c I still do…I can’t see around the corner like he can, but I know that he has big plans to come from this… I’m just waiting for Him to show me-b/c it’s hard for me to have faith after all of this. My prayer is that God will do great things for our school family and friends. I pray that God will comfort the Gunnell family b/c he was so close w/ Regan and had such a good heart, and timmy was such an amazing person I know everyone in his family must miss his presence so much. I just have to remind myself to pray for others and not myself, b/c God is my help and He’s the only one that can really can me through this. I just hope everyone will make the choice to live like there’s no tomorrow- it’s not just a saying. We’ve all just witnessed that it’s possible when we least expect it- so what better time to make radical changes for God in this world than right now!!! I know that’s my prayer.
a friend, on October 22nd, 2007 at 11:10 pm Said:
i really did not know eaither of them but everytime i saw them i knew christ was in their lives.
Giovanna, on October 22nd, 2007 at 11:17 pm Said:
Timmy and Ethan, I love you guys so so much i cant even describe how much you huys meant to me. I Could never ask for better friends and I thank God that I got to know you and become great friends with you. At first we weren’t that close but in the past few years we became really close. esspecially me and ethan, i love you so much we always had great times and made some funny memories together. I kno that you two are having a great time in heaven and that makes me feel better because i kno that you are better off there and that i will eventually see you guys once again. I just want you to know that your families are in all of my prayers and so are the reidys and the larsons i thank God so much that jeff, andrew and tyler are still here. And i kno that both timmy and ethan’s lives diffently changed my life and i will never forget them. Until we meet again-rest in peace Ethan and Timothy! i love you!!
Coach Suders, on October 23rd, 2007 at 12:06 am Said:
I cannot recall having shed as many tears as I have the last few days. This has been such a loss and has impacted so many, but as I see it we have two choices; we can either become bitter or we can become better. God’s grace and mercy will sustain us all, especially the Madeiros and Gunnell families. It is the love and support of God’s people that not only gets you through something like this, but it is what seperates us from the rest of the world. The lives of Timothy and Ethan will be used to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ to people and places we know not.
,but I did observe them in passing and on occassion said hello to them. I admired their athleticism, and especially their zeal for Christ! I was aware as to how popular they were, but they didn’t seem to let it go to their head. As you can see by all of these blogs they were not just good athletes they were good soldiers for Jesus Christ. They were respected and admired greatly by their peers which is an admirable quality, especially in this day and age.
As the Jr. High girls volleyball coach here at CVCS I obviously didn’t have the opportunity and privilege to coach Timothy or Ethan
Our prayers continue to go out for not only the Madeiros and Gunnell families, but the Larson and Riedy families as well. Pray also for Cindy Wells. She was the driver of the other vehicle.
May God also strengthen the students and the faculty in this difficult time.
It is such a joy and a privilege to be a part of this wonderful family and to work with such great kids, thanks Timothy and Ethan for being a part of my life. See you later!
Coach Greg Suders
Kelsey, on October 23rd, 2007 at 7:18 am Said:
I still can’t believe it. It just doesn’t seem true. Actually I really do not know what to think. I have known you guys since kindergarten. You both were amazing!
Timmy – I can remember when we were in kindergarten and it is really hard to believe that I will never see you again. I wish we could have been better friends. I will always remember how you and Ethan and Ty would measure yourselves to see who was taller and you were always standing in Math b/c u never had your book open. We had some great memories. I am really gonna miss you, but I know you are having the time of your life playing soccer w/ Ethan and God!
Ethan – I don’t even know where to begin. You always had a smile on your face which made anyone’s day great. You are an amazing athlete. I will always rememeber you not only for the athlete you wer but the friend you were too. I really wish I could talk to you one last time. I miss you adn every once in a while I can picture you and Timmy in my mind playing soccer or laughing about something random.
I miss you both so much but i know that it isn’t goodbye it is See ya later!
Anonymous, on October 23rd, 2007 at 9:30 am Said:
I didn’t know them that well but i know they are good christians and that they are in heaven right now.
Jared Lockwod, on October 23rd, 2007 at 9:31 am Said:
I couldnt believe what happened im still in sooooo much shock and dont understand what is going on right now such as: Why now, Why them, Why anything [pretty much].? I have to say i really didnt know to much about you I knew you guys a litle from the one year in Soccer and some what in school. But now since all of this and hearing about you i fell like i have know you for a while. school really isnt the same you not here…anymore. But im happy that you dont have to go through the trails, anger, saddness, etc., of the world you are in a better place now
. I have been asking so many question to my friends about this and still am not finding the right answer for some reason, so i guess i will have to wait untill i get to heaven and ask God himself. There is sooooooooo… much more i want to say but i just dont know how to put it in to words so i guess i will also have to wait till i get to heaven. See you guys someday ,bye
Silvya, on October 23rd, 2007 at 9:32 am Said:
It was crazy, Friday I was coming up to chilsport and Mr.Sugnan came to the car and told me that their has been an accident with some people in our school, the first thing I thought was that it was just some crazy seniors who ran into the pole, so when he asked me if i wantwd to stay and pray i said no, than he told me that Ethan died i just started to shake and cry and i didn’t know what to do so i went in and went straight into the bathroom and i saw Jasmin and she told me that Tim could die aney second and so now i was a mess . I went into the gym and i saw Jarred and he was crying and i told him that everythin was ok and at least we still had Tim, but right after a said that Mr. Keck told us that Tim just died and i think that we both had no hope aneymore . as the day passed more people came and it was just so amazing seeing so many people who would never be caught talking to eachother was now huggin and weeping with eachother. This just amazed me and strengthened me because I know figured it out God didnt alow them to go up to hevean just so he could have them, but He allowed them to go up so that our school could be revived and get closer and start to witness for Him. I am so sad that He had to allow this to happen for us to see the truth, but i am glad that they finally got to see God and that they are happy, i cant say that i don’t miss them, because that woud be a lie, but i am so glad that they are in the glory land, and i can’t wate to see them again. Tim, Ethan i miss you guys and i am glad that i can say that i’ll see you soon. i cant wait to see you guys’s smiles again. bye for now.
Anonymous, on October 23rd, 2007 at 9:42 am Said:
MAN!!!! That was so scary when i found out that ethan and tim died. they were great guys and loved the lord. i will be so happy when i see their smiling faces in heaven
anonymous, on October 23rd, 2007 at 9:45 am Said:
Timothy and Ethan were really great and really nice guys they could always brighten your day with a big smile. We all know that they are in a better place. I will be praying for the Madeiros’, the Gunnells, the Larsons and the Reidys. We will see ya later. We’ll miss you both very much. love ya.
Matt Timmons, on October 23rd, 2007 at 9:51 am Said:
I’ve known Tim and Ethan ever since i started school in kindergarten. They were both amazing friends and an example to us all. Like many of you I can see them playing soccer up in Heaven right now. Tim always had a smile on his face that would just brighten your day. Ethan was always so willing to help out if you ever asked him. We may not have wanted them to go, but we know that it was there time to be called home to their Father. It was great, and an honor, playing soccer with them while I could. In this year and in past. They were both excelent soccer players, but most of all they were the kind of friends you could only ask for. We know that we will see them again one day, but until that day we will never forget the impact that they left on our lives and they will always be remembered by their families and friends. Have a great time until we get there to join you guys. See ya!!!
Thom Frock, on October 23rd, 2007 at 10:11 am Said:
I heard about Tim & Ethan thru Tri-State FCA. To their parents, families, and friends: please accept my sincere, deepest sympathy, and know that you are all in my prayers. Truly His ways are not ours, but we are called to trust and persevere, supporting each other in the Body along the way. It is obvious by the postings that the support is strong — praise God!
When God calls a believer home, it is at that moment that, for the very first time, he/she is finally complete — pure & spotless, awed by & rejoicing in His presence, forever. Although we grieve, Tim & Ethan have found true peace and completeness. Praise God that Tim & Ethan are now the perfect creations that God intended them to be all along — and that we will be too in His time.
I have scanned the postings; it is truly awesome to see God’s Spirit moving & working through this community in the midst of this dark hour. May that same Spirit sustain & comfort all of you in the days ahead…
Thom Frock
Zach Myers, on October 23rd, 2007 at 10:20 am Said:
Tim, Ethan. I really regret not knowing you guys better. It didnt hit me hard till monday morning at school when shalom held a prayer time at lunch and an assembly last period. Im great friends with nick bunting and he absolutely loved you guys so it is so sad to see such great friends as you pass. To your families, my prayers are never ceasing for you and you have so much support behind you. I still cant believe how many lives were touched by those guys in their 15 years here on earth. God has this whole thing in his hands and by leaning on Him, well can all get through this tragedy. Peace and love, Zach
Austin Rotz, on October 23rd, 2007 at 12:50 pm Said:
I still can’t process that they’re gone. when i got the message from my mom i just went into shock that they were actually gone. I’ll always remember ethan and tim w/ smiles on their faces. they were both very good influences in my life as well as many others. they both knew how to make you laugh and how to cheer you up. Ethan – i’ll always remember you being a spectacular athlete. you always had a soccer ball at your feet waiting to fake somebody out and score a goal. you were very strong in your faith and you made an impact on others around you. Timothy – i’ll always remember you w/ your strong left foot taking shots from 30 yards away from the goal. You always had a smile on your face and was always willing to help someone in need. I’ll always remember playing w/ you guys and i’ll get to to play with you guys again someday when my day comes. you two will be in my heart forever. i’ll remember you as the funniest guys i ever met. i know that you two are in a better place.
I’ll see you soon.
Morgan Keck, on October 23rd, 2007 at 2:08 pm Said:
I am still in shock.I cant remember the last time I cried that hard.When I heard I thought it would have been some crazy seniors that were speeding and like ran into a pole.SO many names were going through my head at the time but i never in a million years would have thought of those 2.I just remember going up to hte gym and seeing Karie crying so hard.I ran up to her and I think we were hugging FOREVER.I still think it was a dream and I would wake up any minute and say wow that was werid but not knowing them well is where it hurts.I have a couple memories like at soccer and bball games.I will really miss Tim and Ethan walking in every morning with there hoods up like they had just gotten up and Ethan dragging his gym bag.They were so funny and always put a smile on my face.
I am praying al the families and hope Andrew and Tyler come back 2 school soon!
Brittany Ricca, on October 23rd, 2007 at 2:08 pm Said:
When I heard about the accident I was at the stables getting my horse ready for the 1st show of the season. My dad just looked at me with a blank look on his face. I thought I was in trouble but then he just blurted that Tim had been in an accident and all he knew was that two were dead. My heart seemed like it skipped a beat. It felt like I was dreaming what I heard. It just couldn’t be real. My family and I just waited by the phone for aunt Kathy to call us and give us any info at all…being in Bermuda it’s kind of hard to keep up….when waiting, things just started flying through my head, Tim’s smile, the visit to Bermuda in which Tyler, Ethan and Tim came down. That was one of the best summers ever; I didn’t see them that much because they stayed at Tiffany’s, Tim’s cousin also, house. Tim taking me for rides on his dirt bike, even his trying to show how strong he was by picking me up and throwing me on the couch. All the times that I had been mad at him I wish I could have just gotten over it faster so I could have had more time with him.
All memories of Tim and Ethan were good ones. Amy’s wedding was when I met Ethan, Tyler and Andrew for the 1st time. Tyler and Andrew are two great, high spirited guys. Andrew should know that nobody, not even the families are blaming him, and Tyler. Wow. I don’t know what to say. Loosing your two best friends must be the hardest things in the world. This thought has just been lurking in my mind. I know that Tim and Ethan are happy, after all they are with, ‘the one and only’. On October 19th they had to be the happiest people in the world. They got to meet God. The one who they had learnt about for the 15½ years of their lives. The one who gave them all that they had. God thought it was time for them to come home, and so they did.
Every time I go onto my computer I see all the comments on this site and it makes me break down and cry. I know that Tim would probably call me a sissy as he always did if he saw me cry but I can’t help it. I’m just devastated. I know that I shouldn’t question what god does but, when someone as close as Timothy was to me just goes without notice or without even saying goodbye, there’s just no way I can’t. Knowing that when I come to visit all there will be is an empty room.
I know Tim and Ethan are happy and I know their in a better place, so I’ll see you soon guys!
Love you xoxo
Chelsea Soares, on October 23rd, 2007 at 2:21 pm Said:
im sitting in class and it has hit me with what has happened. i see my best friend next to me with tears in her eyes as she reads these posts. i feel so bad. its almost to the point that it is hard to comfort her because of how bad the situation is. We just have to keep reminding ourselves about the good times that we have had with timothy like going out to dinner and him making us all laugh. we all have to remember the great times and celebrate his life. i was completly shocked with the news… i never would have guessed that great guys such as timothy and ethan would have this happen to them… it does not seem right. but i know that they they are in a far greater place than here on Earth. they are missed by all
Summer (Lytle) Rock; 1995 Alumni, on October 23rd, 2007 at 2:35 pm Said:
My heart is heavy for all the families involved and the entire CVCS family. My thoughts and prayers have been with everyone continuously since hearing the shocking news on Friday night. Even in the midst of grief, I praise the Lord that we have hope and are able to discuss our hope in Christ freely. What a beautiful mystery is the Body of Christ! I am praying that God will continue to use this accident and the testimonies of Tim and Ethan to spread the Good News.
Dan and Jenny Cole, on October 23rd, 2007 at 2:38 pm Said:
Oh how our hearts have been hurting since Fri evening when Kiersten gave us the news. Our prayers are with all those involved, the Madieros’, the Gunnell’s, the Larsons, and the Reidys. It goes to the emergency crews who helped at the scene, the medical personell at the hopstial and the driver of the other vehicle. It is amazing all the support from CVCS , the students, the teachers and the person who set up this site. I remember the boys in elementary school when I was the nurse, and on the occasions that I have seen them over the past several years, have made comments about how they had grown and what fine young men they had become. They’ve been a blessing to many. We will continue to pray for our CVCS families in the months ahead for healing , not only of bodies , but of the emotional aspects as well. May God Bless You and Keep You All In HIs Loving Care and Comfort.
Miranda Rawlings, on October 23rd, 2007 at 3:02 pm Said:
I can’t even describe how I feel right now..im at loss for words to say about this tragedy. Ethan and Tim made huge impacts in the community of Chambersburg, the Open Door Chuch youth group, CVCS students, friends, and families. Even though they had plans for the future, God had a bigger plan for them. God had this happen for a reason. We may not undersatnd it now, but soon enough we will. God is amazing and knows whats going on. There’s not one moment I don’t trust him, you just have to have faith and believe in him. Even though I wasn’t super close to Ethan or Tim, I still hurt for them and their families. Regan, I love you to death and I want you to know Im here for you. Im a phone call away and I can be at your side at anytime. I love you soooo much and Im hurting for you just as well. I don’t have many memories with Ethan but I do remember this moment: Me, Regan, Andrew and Ethan rode to Starbucks together, and I asked Andrew and Ethan What they wanted and they asked for a Tangerine Frappuncino. When they tasted it, Ethan said it tasted like Finger nail polish. I was laughing so hard, I never heard anyone say that before about it. So, I made Ethan a another drink instead. Little memories like that im so thankful that I have with him. Its the little things that count. Ethan and Tim are in a much better place and Im so glad they are there and not here suffering.. I love you guys so much and Im glad I got to know you both!! This is not a good-bye, I’ll be seeing you soon!!! I love you both!!!
emilee bard, on October 23rd, 2007 at 3:06 pm Said:
wow….. its still hard 2 believe it……ethan and tim were great guys… didnt know tthem THAT well but i do remeber when ethan rode my bus and always called me TWEETY** because of my tweety backpack!!!its really sad 2 know that theyre gone….. but there in a WAYYY better place than us…. it was really cool 2 go 2 the assembly that was held on monday.. we heard alot of funny memories people had!!! i feel as if our school has come alot closer together and that we realize now how special we really r 2 eachother….. like jackie said in one of her blogs… ethan and tims mansion was ready…. ours is not… it might be 2 morrow… maybe the next day… we dont know when… be ready… im praying 4 the madeiros’, larsons, jeff, and gunnells…… GOD BLESS….<3 <3
Nancy Stoner, Aunt Nan to many, on October 23rd, 2007 at 7:39 pm Said:
When I got a call to go down to the ER, some CVCS students had been in a wreck I was afraid to go down. When I finally went down, I spoke to Mr. McKee and he let me know of Timmy and Ethan’s home going. All I could do was to pray with and for others and let them know if they needed anything to please call. Again this goes out to anyone…if I can help in any way,please don’t hesitate to call.
I have such good memories of Timothy and all the Madeiros family. My heart reaches out to you Kathy and Tim. My prayer for all those involved in whatever reason is, Phil chapter 4 verse 7 God’s Peace, verse 13 God’s strength, verse 19 God will meet ALL YOUR NEEDS. Watching Tim and Kathy interact with not only their own children but working with others, in AWANA, volleyball and other sports and areas of their lives. When you read all that their friends and classmates have to say about the boys. You know that both sets of parents (the Madeiros and Gunnell)did a wonderful and fantastic job of raising them for the GLORY OF GOD. To not say that the same goes for Lynn and Danny Larson and the Reidy’s would be in error. You know that these five young men, were men of GOD, living for, used of, and in God’s. The love of GOD was shown thru their very lives.
Andrew, Tyler, and Jeff… God has many special things for you yet to do in your lives ahead. I pray that you release your anguish to a Loving and Faithful GOD, who will never leave you nor forake you. Let HIM carry your heavy burdens. Cindy Wells, My heart goes out to you also, and somehow in a greater and different way. Only some who has been in your shoes can understand how you feel. I pray that our loving and faithful GOD will give you the peace and comfort that only HE can give. Know that you are also LOVED. CVCS our GOD is an AWESOME GOD, HE reigns!!! Mr McKee you are loved and uplifted in my prayers.
Yvonne, on October 23rd, 2007 at 7:40 pm Said:
Kath and Tim – this is for you
Mom/Dad please don’t feel guilty
it was just my time to go
I see you are still feeling sad,
And the tears just seem to flow.
We all come to earth for our lifetime,
And for some its not many years
I don’t want you to keep crying
You are shedding so many tears.
I haven’t really left you
Even though it may seem so
I have just gone to my heavenly home
And I’m closer than you know.
Just believe that when you say my name
I’m standing next to you
I know you long to see me
But there’s nothing I can do
But I’ll still send you messages
And hope you understand
That when your time comes to ‘cross over’
I’ll be there to take your hand.
anonymous, on October 23rd, 2007 at 8:27 pm Said:
I didnt’ know these two boys at all, but the impact they had on people from my school showed that they were pretty cool guys! I wish I could have know them! We’re praying for you Maderios, Gunnell, and Larsons
HA soccer parent, on October 23rd, 2007 at 9:04 pm Said:
WOW!! Your soccer team displayed such courage and strength today. They really honored Ethan and Tim. Thank you for allowing our boys who have played sports with these boys to honor them also. Our prayers go out to the Gunnell’s, Madeiros’, Andrew, Tyler and Jeff. May God continue to strengthen you all.
Y, on October 23rd, 2007 at 9:14 pm Said:
That Horrible night
When I heard the news on that tragic night
My heart began to race
It was like a bad dream to me
Something I wanted to erase
I remember your moms words on that horrible night
She cried out in pain as she said”TIM DIDN’T MAKE IT”
As my mom looked at me with tears in her eyes
I repeated your moms words and she said I lied
She broke down and cried and screamed out your name
‘Not my Timothy, its not true
I just stood beside her ,there was nothing I could do
I had to let everyone know the news,
So i picked up the phone and started to dial
Everyone I spoke to was in denial
As time went by
Everyone started to arrive
Everyone sat together and cried and cried
No one could believe that this had happended to you
What would your father and mother do
You were their joy, their special boy
You were their hope
You were their ‘BOY’
As the day approaches
When you are laid to rest
We will all remember that you were the best
You will be forever in our hearts Timothy
ron s, on October 23rd, 2007 at 9:29 pm Said:
I got to know Ethan this year in our small group that meets on wed nights at the open door student ministry. I had really made the commitment to reach out to him more by going to see him play soccer and I made sure i introduced myself to his mom to tell her how great a kid she had there…. I had plans to do so much more. He was just beginning to warm up to me and talking to me more. I wish I would of had more time with him. i still have his email address on a piece of paper that he wrote down for me-still kicking myself for not sending him a reminder about Chillsport friday night. Just one of the ‘what ifs”. God’s timing is perfect though. Not ours to question. He was a great kid with a lot of potential to be a leader . What God is doing and going to do with this tragedy is going to be huge. And all for His glory. I already heard of 2 kids that came to know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior because a youth pastor shared the story of Ethan and Tim’s life and the God they served. Everyone pray for more stories like this! Prayers go out to all the families involved. Your faith is amazing. Keep running the race till we see our Savior again. God bless.
Elysa, on October 23rd, 2007 at 10:23 pm Said:
I was never really THATTT close to God. I have been raised to believe it, I have been around, I have breathed it, I have seen it, I have been throught it. and when I say it i mean the whole the God thing, well that is what I would have called it maybe like friday morning, THE WHOLE GOD THING, but now God is more than a thing, and stuff that goes with God is unbelivable. right now I have never been more mad at God, but I yet have never been so close to God at the same time. God is amazing, and he does things that are so out wack as I would say, that it is so un-understandable. I wanna be mad at God, and I wanna not talk to him, nor do I wanna listen to him, but I need God, I need him. I never really noticed this before, but now that I do, I finally feel peace, a serenity I have never felt. At times I feel i am ready to be strong for everybody but others, I jsut need to cry some more. I still ask the question why, and for my prespective I think I know the reason why, and the reason why for me at least, it has helped me get closer to God, and I dont know what God is preparing me for but I feel something big. God always has a reasoing for everything, and as I heard God doesnt have to explain his self. Guys are school is closer than ever, and CVCS students, we cant after this whole shock passes, we cant let the untiy just leave. we need to stick together for when or if something bad happens. I love everybody in CVCS you guys are amazing, and I have always felt that. Tim and Ethan, were just two of the proving points of the statement that people in CVCS are amazing. But guys they are always gonna be there, instead of having to call their cellphones and you may or may not get an answer you can just call out to them, and talk to them. isnt that just great? I love you guys(Tim and Ethan) i truly cant wait to see you. Tim, you and I will eventually play some guitar hero, and yes i will whoop you know it. Well see you guys later.
Jenelle Junker, 2001 CVCS graduate, on October 23rd, 2007 at 11:05 pm Said:
My heart has been broken since I heard the news on Friday. My thoughts and prayers for the families have been continuous throughout the last few days. It has been extremely troubling for me having graduated with their older siblings and knowing Timothy and Ethan as young kids. I find it hard to separate the emotions of grief with the reality of our purpose in life. What I do know is a life filled with Christ is a life worth living and full of purpose! It is so encouraging to see how Ethan and Timothy’s testimonies and walks with Christ were so evident in their lives! Praise the Lord for the families, a school and churches to surround them with truths about God and what life is all about. How amazing it is that their lives have resonated beyond imaginable measures and generations! Roman’s 5:1-5 is a passage of scripture that God has placed on my heart that I thought I would share:
“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.”
May God continue to give each of your families peace and strength!
Brian Shover (Impact group leader), on October 23rd, 2007 at 11:06 pm Said:
Dear Tim and Ethan,
So many questions unanswered but now you know. I wish you could tell our small group the answers to all the questions that we talked about pertaining to Heaven last year. We all agreed that one thing we would be doing in heaven is praising our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. With our worldly minds Tim asked, would we get tired of praising God all the time? In this body maybe but when we are in his presents and see his Glory I dont think we will. So Tim, I bet it is pretty awesome. Other Questions are all answered for you too now. Thank you guy’s for the time we had in our small group together. I was so much looking forward to watching the Lord work through you both as you guys grew in him. I just never thought that He would use you this way this soon. Thank you, Thank you, from the bottom my heart. I am changed from all this. I now realize what an awesome responsibility it is to lead these young people. We must all dig deep. So important to spend time in Gods ward every day. Our great loss is God’s gain. This has touched so many people. Gods glory, thats it. All for God’s Glory . Also Very special time tuesday night at Tim’s house. One word WORSHIP. What a great time. Thank you Lord. Ethan I saw your yellow shoes. I bet you like your gold shoes alot better. Well you guys are perfict now. No more sickness no more pain. Ethan Your back feals better and you will never have cold hands again. Well i am going for now, see you both soon, I love you. Brian Shover
anonymous, on October 23rd, 2007 at 11:09 pm Said:
What a sad week this has been at school. It was always such a joy to see Tim and Ethan in class they were such good students always doing their best. It is my hope that you give life your best day by day. It is my prayer that you know Jesus and have HIM in your heart.
To us Tim and Ethan have gone to soon God had great things for them to do. Well, They did great things in a short period of time. For the three Tyler, Jeff, and Andrew God still has work for you to do. Look to HIM HE will led you all the way for HE is the designer of your life.
Karla Suders, on October 23rd, 2007 at 11:22 pm Said:
i just left my prayer group where i gave up the request for these families and the hurting CVCS body… and i thought of a song… it’s by a country singer, Brad Paisley…. it reminds me of these two incredible boys! stay strong!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6Zfx5qra_g
-karla
Gillian S., on October 24th, 2007 at 12:53 am Said:
In my first memories of my cousin Timothy we were either married to each other ( I remember one time when we actually staged a “wedding” at our house for our whole family) or fighting because he was such a boy…I remember saying “TIMOTHY-AH” a lot…the fact that I was three years older didn’t matter, I remember that I always ended up playing with Timothy because I would feel like Ashley and Amy were “older” and “really really cool.” Then in the summers when we went to Bermuda he would always try to tip me over if I was on a lillo, or dunk me and my sister (except for that one time we ganged upon him and dunked him
).
Timothy was like the brother I never had, not only because we lived within easy driving distance of each other (I always loved it when mom told us that we were going to the farm) but also because when we were younger he was there to have fun (watching James Bond marathons late at night over at the farm or playing Lord of the Rings on PS2) or (mostly) to tease. As we got older and I became a high school student, we didn’t seem to be as close, because I wanted to hang out more with my older cousins and Timothy always seemed to be at practice or a tournament or IM-ing girls (something I frequently teased him about, you know how the older cousin thing goes) He was also a typical teenage guy and was a reluctant hugger. I do remember that any time during the last two years or so that we did hug each other every time we left, something that meant a lot to me as I’m sure it also did to my sister who usually had to attack him to hug him.
The last two years or so I felt like I got closer to Timothy again, because I felt like we were able to talk more and I felt like we understood each other. I remember the last couple times Timothy came to our house he wanted to jam with my guitar, and I remember him asking me to tune it for him…I know tuning a guitar is such a simple thing but that memory sticks out to me because I felt like it was some way to connect even though we didn’t hang out as much (something I regret).
I did get to see Timothy play soccer and basketball and baseball several times, and Ethan as well, though I didn’t really know him. I just remember thinking “how talented my cousin is,” and hoping that he would be able to use his talent to illustrate his love for Christ. Now I realize that both he and Ethan are in a better place showing Christ “in person” just how much they love him.
Timothy I will always remember the crazy times we had when we were little (remember that time in the bath tub haha and “Yook! The Yion King!”). What you wrote on my graduation poster…”YOOOO! We had some pretty cool times growing up, but now you’re like gonna be in college… Your fav. cuz. Timothy” means so much to me.
I pray for God to watch over all of us, especially the families of my cousin Timothy and Ethan, and I also pray for God to watch over Andrew and Tyler and Jeff and their families…Timothy and Ethan left holes behind that can never be filled, except through the love of Christ and the hope that we will one day see them again in heaven.
Love and prayers,
Gillian
Sally, on October 24th, 2007 at 1:42 am Said:
What an amazing testiment to God’s glory! The candlelight services at Timothy’s and Ethan’s homes were a remarkable testimony to their lives. I can not imagine having the strength shown by these families. In this time of darkness, all the families involved have shown a grace and peace that is inspiring. From what I’ve seen over the last several days, I believe that their wish of seeing that something positive comes from this tragedy, will be realized. The students at CVCS are showing remarkable understanding and faith. The teachers and leaders are focusing the students toward good. The reactions and responses of the school community will shine as an example to others. I’m praying for your continued healing and comfort in the passing days and weeks.
. Clearly, the product of loving parents. I am sure that his influence in her life will be seen forever.
The Gunnell and Maderios families blessed us by raising their boys to be kind, respectful young men. Timothy was always so polite and pleasant. He’d call the house and ask if he could “please speak to your daughter” which of course he could… but not until we talked a little while too. Shelb would always laugh that Tim and I would talk before she’d be able to get on the phone. He always encouraged her to work harder in school, and to listen to her mother
I am praying for the continued healing of Jeff, Tyler, Andrew and their families and friends. I hope that they realize the divine purpose that they each possess and understand why they were left behind. May God continue to bless each of you.
Rennat, on October 24th, 2007 at 9:00 am Said:
I didnt know Tim and Ethan, that well. But I feel really bad about it and that i didnt. I’m praying for the family members and friends and our school in general. THis is really hard for us I can tell. Like Mr. McKee said I agree that we should unite and be there for each other, and keep all the families and friends in prayer.
emilee, on October 24th, 2007 at 9:25 am Said:
jackie shaffer, on October 24th, 2007 at 9:25 am Said:
GOD BLESS everyone who comes to read this blog
~jackie shaffer~
be happy!
jackie shaffer, on October 24th, 2007 at 9:26 am Said:
Karli Fogal, on October 24th, 2007 at 9:32 am Said:
I wasn’t really that close to God. This has changed my life, completely!! They were great guys. I hung out with Timbo alot. And through that i knew that he loved God alot. He’s really inspired me. Everytime we would see eachother he’d say hey im gonna marry you, and Id say the same back:) Great memories! My older brother is now in the house of the Lord our God , now. ( Timmy felt like my older brother and He’s always treated me like a younger sister:)) His mansion was ready before our’s was. He has left a great legacy behind that we will treasure and cherish in our hearts forever… Timmy I love you man! And you know I did. I have so many memories of Him that i’ll keep forever.
LoL we loved that song. Ay Bay Bay. So we always called eachother BAYBAY .. Thats a great memory that I will cherish of him. Another one was I was at cousins party and he asked me to dance so we danced for soo long! He has taught me some great soccer moves that I still know. I have so many pictures of them two both together.
Can’t wait to see you both .. It is going to be sooner than ever !
Ethan I love you*Baybay*
You guys were special to everyone, especially me. Timmy!, When I get to Heaven I can be in a Gold dress and everything.
PS- Score some goals for me up their you 2!
[ I am praying for the Madeiros’s and the Gunnell’s keep them in your thoughts and prayers.]
& When this week is over and all of there relatives leave that’s when were gonna need to be there for them and support them the most!
I love you *BayBay* and timbo! R.I.P
You both will Never Ever be Forgotten!
Ally Reinhardt, on October 24th, 2007 at 9:32 am Said:
I didnt know Tim and Ethan as well as alot of you ,but I did know that every time I saw them they were goofin around and havin a great time. I miss seeing them all around school and I miss them alot in sports. Iknow that its hard for me so it must be really hard for alot of you.I just want you to know that Im praying for all of the friends and family of Tim and Ethan.we just need to remember to trust God and know that it was their time to live with Him. God was short two players for His soccer team so He asked the best soccer players on earthto join His team. We miss you Timmy and Ethan and we all cant wait to see you soon!
Karli Fogal, on October 24th, 2007 at 9:33 am Said:
As Christians we just say , see you later! ^^^^^^^^
emilee, on October 24th, 2007 at 9:47 am Said:
God willing……:)
Karli Fogal, on October 24th, 2007 at 10:00 am Said:
Timothy & Ethan were to Godly great sophmores.I cannot count having shed as many tears as I have the last few days.I don’t know were to start… I miss them so much… they were very good friends to me, and ment so much in my life. I still don’t believe their gone, the more people taIk about it the more i don’t believe it. It just seems like a bad dream or those two are moving far away and we will never see them again. But i know we will in heaven, and i cant wait for that moment to come. After this all happened i thought so hard, and i know i am ready to go to home in heaven, and play games with them.Praise You in This Storm
I was sure by now,God, that You would have reached down
and wiped our tears away,
stepped in and saved the day.
But once again, I say amen
and it’s still raining
as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain,
“I’m with you”
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away.
And I’ll praise you in this storm
and I will lift my hands
for You are who You are
no matter where I am
and every tear I’ve cried
You hold in your hand
You never left my side
and though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
I remember when I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry to You
and raised me up again
my strength is almost gone how can I carry on
if I can’t find You
and as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
“I’m with you”
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away
I lift my eyes onto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth
I lift my eyes onto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and ea
That song helps me when i get down. Check it out./
Love u timm and e. Forever in m,y heart! See you soon
anonymous, on October 24th, 2007 at 10:17 am Said:
I just don’t know why but i onl y realy know tim but i realy didn’t get to know ethan but so far i only new tim. Tim was a very cool guy he was nice and good t realy soccer basketball and a lot of outher cool sports but most of all they were two of my BFS they were so so so cool but i can’t wate too see them some day <
Anna Graham, on October 24th, 2007 at 10:24 am Said:
I had never met Tim or Ethan but they sound like great guys!!!! even though this is a sad and tradgic time we still need to praise God for their time here!! God had a speical purpose for all and their time had come. at this time all we can do is pray!! My heart goes out to all the families who had a son in the wreck. I would also like to lift Andrew up in prayer this is a very hard time for him and all around. This has really hit our school hard because we are all very close. This is my first year here but I still am very upset that it has had to end like this for them. I love them even though we have never met. I am sorry to all the friends and family of these boys. My next prayer is for Regan. She seems strong but it is a hard thing to get over. I lift all people in my prayers!!
~**~Anna Graham~**~
CVCS Student
RUBY MONN, on October 24th, 2007 at 10:25 am Said:
I know that i’ll miss seenin Tim and Ethan on the soccer feild they were great at it! I know that there in heaven and r playin on a way better non bubby , grass at perfict hight soccer field!I’m im sure theyre rockin at it 2 I know I’ll miss them and so will others but we have tons of good memories and we’ll never ever forget them!!!!!!!!
Hannah Turner, on October 24th, 2007 at 10:28 am Said:
Tim and ethan were so cool they were so good at soccer and basketball and ethan was really good at baseball i wrote a poem at the bottom of the page!
Tim & Ethan
Tim and Ethan were my bets freinds
even though i can’t see them i can still
here them when i turn around i feal
upsidedown and even when it comes to the
end please keep Tim and Ethen in your prayers
Hannah Turner, on October 24th, 2007 at 10:34 am Said:
THEY WERE SO COOL JUST REMEMBER KEEP THE LARSONNS IN YOUR PRAYERS AND THE MEDERIOUSES,AND THE RIEDYS AND THE GUNNLES
AND JUST DO IT
Stephen, on October 24th, 2007 at 11:10 am Said:
Tim and Eathan!
what can i say. Recently we have been getting so many great memories. like on the way to practices with the apples. i want u two to know that charles and i and coach kept that going. but just so u know i actually hit the building. you two were amazing people and i loved you both so so much. Tim im going to miss how you walk in between megan and i every morning and say “hey guys hows it going”. you both meant so much to everybody! your family loves you guys so much. Ethan your sister misses you so bad. i hurt for her. you two were best friends. i every time i saw her, you were there. i remember the time at the bonfire with charles jeep. you were crazy. just seeing you smile and laughing. i constantly see it in my head. thats all i can think about. you both impacted my life so greatly. your familys are so strong. they love God and they are still praising God. i was with your sister ethan and all she would say is how God is her only strength. thats so amazing how strong they can be and how they still love and praise God. Tim your dad was at our game and he spoke to the team before the game and all he would say is that we gotta stil honor God. You both gave 100 percent in everything you did. Last nite at the game it was going to field and going by the sign and building, but i knew that if you guys were there you would have thrown those apples. lol. We had to keep that going. you guys would be so proud of our time at the game. i know we lost, but we stepped on that field and gave it all we had. you two were a huge part of that team. every team knows that it was our year this year. we went out to honor you two and honor God. We are trying to be a light to the school, community, and to evert one else that needs a light. my prayers are with the maderious’, the gunnels, the reideys, the larsons. They are strong in faith people. make sure every one prays for them. Oh hey tim, i think the most that im gonna miss about u is when you would miss a shot, you would scream in this high pitch voice and be so excited and energetic. Ethan the most im gonna miss about you is making me laugh all the time at soccer. Make sure you always go to the familys, even if you dont know what to say just go be there with them. thats what Mrs. Gunnell told me that they need, is just for people to be there for them, even if they dont say a word, but there presence is more important. I love u timmy and ethan………………………………….ill cya later………we’ll play ball together when I get there. make sure you guys ask God to get a watch children sign so we can keep the tradition going. i love you guys!
Nathan Watson, on October 24th, 2007 at 1:05 pm Said:
They were awesome guys, i never saw them let anything get them down.
Karen Martin, on October 24th, 2007 at 1:49 pm Said:
Today at the soccer game was a healing time for me. I watched as the team held the jerseys of Ethan and Timmy and everybody observed a moment of silence for them. It was an amazing moment. I sensed as I looked up into the sky that they were up there cheering all the boys on and smiling down at all of us. No, we did not win…..but as a team and as a school and as a community …..we did. The lives of these two boys will continue to have a huge impact!
To Ethan and Timmy’s families,……WE LOVE YOU and are praying for you constantly. Your boys lives made a difference. What a testimony of who they were! That is the prayer of every parent. To imagine them helping prepare all our places in heaven and to see their welcoming arms as we join them someday. We will be here anytime you need a shoulder or a listening ear.
Andrew, Tyler, Dan, and Lynn……Our hearts are with you and we are praying for you. God is sovereign and knows the final outcomes and they are good. We love you SO much.
Jeff…..we missed your cheering on the sidelines yesterday. We are looking forward to hearing you again and seeing your BIG grin.. I can’t wait to give you a big “teddy bear” hug. You are such a blessing.
This time in all our lives will be one that will forever stay. May we all live our lives that when we walk into heaven as Timmy and Ethan did that Jesus will look at us and say…”Welcome Home..my good and faithful servant.” WOW……I can hardly wait.
Jamell Mcintosh, on October 24th, 2007 at 2:44 pm Said:
Timothy,
when i heard the news, i was like noway, not tim, Tears came to my eyes, I’ve known him for going on 7yrs. I remember playing football in his granny ricca’s yard, We were trying to see if we can get the ball from one another, He was very consistant, and every time i saw him he was full of energy. He was short when i played a litle football with him at his Granny’s also his cousin cristopher, Whoever had the ball we would tackle them for the ball Tim came with his mother and sisters down to see his aunt and i was introduced to ethan in which came to Bermuda 2 summers ago, The two friends both seemed high energized.
I also remember when i used to go up Timothy’s granny maderios house and went swimming in the pool and tim was racing to see who was the faster of his cousins. Last i saw him is when he had his friend Ethan down his aunt and i , house, Boy he had got much taller then i and his hair was cool loking as in long.
He would always be remembered, maybe gone but not forgotten.
My family and i, hearts go out to Kathy and Tim )sen)
and Amie & ash The Ricca and Maderios Family.
GO BLESS.
gilbert schnookenheimer (Paul Cline), on October 24th, 2007 at 6:02 pm Said:
In Honor of Ethan and Timothy
(may ye R.I.P. as you are playing soccer up in heaven)
hush now little children
said Jesus Christ His son
for I hath come to save you
yes each and every one
I came to wipe your tears
whenever they do fall
I came to take your saddness
and pick you up when you fall
I came for all my children
with hand both big and small
to lift you up and listen
when life is cruel and mean
I fight away the demons
whenever they attack
but on friday evening
on october 19th
I did hold back
for God my gracious Father
said to Me that day
that Timothy and Ethan
must leave this earth today
for they have done my purpose
that I have for their lives
now their death should be used
to show the world the light
that I am here and waiting
for you to let Me in
and all you have to do
is say please Jesus come on in
lydia, on October 24th, 2007 at 6:06 pm Said:
these two really nice guys and everytime you saw them they were always together alng with Timothy. They will be missed grealy and their families will always be in my prayers along with the Larsons and the Reidys.
Sterling Wenger, on October 24th, 2007 at 7:08 pm Said:
I was so very, very sad, when I heard about the accident! I know that Timothy and Ethan are with God right now. But as my Nan always says, they will always be in our hearts. We will remember them alway with love and lots of happy moments.
I knew Andrew, Tyler and Jeff as I went to CVCS up until this year. I played soccer and basketball. I am at Chambersburg Middle School in 6th grade now. I pray for you all and your families every nite. God always answers prayers, continue to know that God has His loving arms around you and will help you thru this rough time in your lives. The bible tells us we have a loving and faithful God. He will never leave or forsake us! God is Love!!!
God Bless You and Your Families!!
sam levy, on October 24th, 2007 at 7:08 pm Said:
Though I didn’t get to know Ethan and Timmy very well personally, this all has hit me pretty hard. This is a very difficult time for CVCS, and although I’ve been graduated for three years now, I still bleed Red and White, and I feel the pain. As weird as it sounds, considering I’m six years older than both of them, I really looked up to those two. I loved watching them play soccer and basketball; they played with the kind of passion that I always took onto the field or court. They loved both sports and it showed in their hustle and sacrifice. I’ll not soon forget the smiles that were on Ethan’s and Tim’s faces nearly every time I saw them. I will certainly miss going back to CVCS for games and seeing them out there giving all they have.
And as hard as it is for all of us, I can imagine the awesome soccer games that the guys have been playing in heaven this past week. They get to be with Jesus–makes me jealous.
God gives a peace that passes all understanding. In life and death, He is Lord.
Ethan and Timothy, Andrew, Tyler, and Jeff, I love you guys.
Marlena Tucker, on October 24th, 2007 at 8:22 pm Said:
I personally knew Tim through his cousin Brittany and we went to a christian camp on one of his yearly visits to Bermuda together. He was a great listener and you could tell him anything. To loose someone as loving as him is truely unthinkable. I did not know Ethan,but i am sure he was just as amazing as Tim. My heart goes out to both the family of Ethan and Tim,also to his friends.They truely are in a better place now.
I would like to dedicate the words to this song to Tim and Ethan:
Songs Of The Angels
May the songs of the angels welcome you and guide you along your way.
May the smiles of the martyrs greet your own as darkness turns into day.
Every fear will be undone and death will be nomore, as songs of the angels bring you home before the face of God.
R.I.P. Timothy and Ethan
Proud Alumni, Teacher, and Mom of CVCS, on October 24th, 2007 at 8:58 pm Said:
I have never been so proud of CVCS! It’s students-it’s staff-it’s administration…all are glorifying God in an unthinkable tragedy. God is going to do big things with our school…let’s not get in His way! Continue to praise Him and give Him all the glory! It’s easy to praise Him from the mountain top…but not so easy from down here in the valley…but let’s keep on lifting up His Name for the whole community to see!
cheerbug101, on October 24th, 2007 at 9:01 pm Said:
I new Timmy and Ethan rlly good and i love them both to death i will greatly miss them andwill always remember them it is sad that they are gone but they are in a better place now. With this tragic lose it proves to us how short life and god had a reason to take them but i will always miss them and never forget them.
I love u Timmy and Ethan=[
Someone Effected by this, on October 24th, 2007 at 9:17 pm Said:
Hope these lyrics speak something and not out of place – It is completely unimaginable how far this reaches!
HELD
Two months is too little.
They let him go.
They had no sudden healing.
To think that providence would
Take a child from his mother while she prays
Is appalling.
Who told us we’d be rescued?
What has changed and why should we be saved from nightmares?
We’re asking why this happens
To us who have died to live?
It’s unfair.
Chorus:
This is what it means to be held.
How it feels when the sacred is torn from your life
And you survive.
This is what it is to be loved.
And to know that the promise was
When everything fell we’d be held.
This hand is bitterness.
We want to taste it, let the hatred NUMB our sorrow.
The wise hands opens slowly to lilies of the valley and tomorrow.
(Chorus)
This is what it means to be held.
How it feels when the sacred is torn from your life
And you survive.
This is what it is to be loved.
And to know that the promise was
When everything fell we’d be held.
Bridge:
If hope is born of suffering.
If this is only the beginning.
Can we not wait for one hour
watching for our Savior?
(Chorus)
This is what it means to be held.
How it feels when the sacred is torn from your life
And you survive.
This is what it is to be loved.
And to know that the promise was
When everything fell we’d be held.
Brett, on October 24th, 2007 at 9:38 pm Said:
Tonight we had amazing worship together. My head is really spinning about worship. Jeremy pointed out that Tim and Ethan aren’t watching us worship, they are worshipping with us!
That makes me think about my father in law, my grandmother, my friend Clyde; all worshipping with me when I worship here.
We never worship alone, that is awsome!!!!!
Thanks Jeremy.
Korie S., on October 24th, 2007 at 9:49 pm Said:
When I heard the news that Ethan and Tim had died, I really didn’t believe it. I thought that she had mixed up something. Then the next day I read the article in the paper. That’s when it really hit me. When it hit me, it brought me to the point of tears (which for those of you that know me well know that is quite a task.)
I knew Ethan and Tim ever since kindergarten. I played soccer with then for 3 years, had lots of classes with them, and talked to them on many occasions. They were very devoted guys, to sports and to the Lord, and always did their best in all they did. Their death is a loss to the school and to all the people that knew them.
My whole family and I extend our condolences to Ethan and Tim’s families.
Korie S.
Amos, on October 24th, 2007 at 9:53 pm Said:
I didn’t know ethan or tim as well as my brother mark but the times i did get to spend with them are the times i will cherish forever and i miss them and i kinda want them to come back and if i tell myself i want them to come back i hear voices that say ” no , no we don’t wanna go back there.” and that keeps me believing that there gone but in a much better place. i cant wait to play you in a game of soccer when i get up there guys!
Diana Carroll, on October 24th, 2007 at 10:20 pm Said:
As a CVCS soccer and baseball mom I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Timothy and Ethan. I will never forget the smile on Ethan’s face when I would tell him”great job”, after a game and the curly hair on Timothy as he ran hard to score. Being at the game yesterday was so hard not to see the boys there. I was so proud of the team for stepping up and playing with their whole hearts, honoring two of the most joyful young men I have ever meet. To the families my prayers will always be with you and I am so amazed by your faith in facing one of the hardest things a parent must face. Your strength is amazing! God bless you all and we will never forget your boys because they have touch our lives in a great way. I know I will some day see their precious little faces again, along with you.
Bryn, on October 25th, 2007 at 8:36 am Said:
I didn’t have the chance of knowing Ethan, but I did know Timothy. He was a wonderful young man who brought so much joy to everyone he came in contact with. The Madeiros family are wonderful faithful people who show so much strength and faith to everyone they meet. I miss Timothy so much, but I know that I will see him again in God’s presence. I also wanted to add that through this time I was able to witness to an individual at my work about Timothy’s faith and how God has a plan for all of his children. May God bless the Madeiros and Gunnell families.
Anonymous, on October 25th, 2007 at 9:17 am Said:
I just wanted to say this school is amazing. It has stuck together through this rough time. You are not afraid to express yourself. I have never seen a school this full of love for one another. I wanted to commed you for your christian actions; they are reflecting all over the world.
anonymous, on October 25th, 2007 at 9:36 am Said:
Ethan and Tim may be gone but they are not forgotten
their legacy lives on forever
Hannah Turner, on October 25th, 2007 at 10:28 am Said:
MEMORIES
One beautifull day i went out to play
i herd the phone i pranced inside and sue started to sry
i called my mom and said what happened she said i dont know
i turned on the tv and went through the chanles and saw that tim and ethan went to be
by hannah turner
NOAH ECKERT, on October 25th, 2007 at 11:24 am Said:
I loooooooooved Timmy & Ethan they were like brothers to me .They were excellent soccer players R.I.P. TIMMY & ETHAN…….
hannah turner, on October 25th, 2007 at 3:25 pm Said:
they were so nice!!!!!!
caleb hill(grace jr high bball coach), on October 25th, 2007 at 5:18 pm Said:
i coached jr high bball against these guys and was shocked to hear about this crash, but i know that God has a plan and is in control. i just wanted to let the families know i am praying for them and that i put them on our church prayer list. God bless you all and i will be praying for you all.
Jim, on October 25th, 2007 at 5:52 pm Said:
We miss you Tim and Ethan.
David, on October 25th, 2007 at 7:09 pm Said:
It is OK, Tim and Ethan are in Heaven.
Jim, on October 25th, 2007 at 7:11 pm Said:
I have been watching the movie several times about Tim and Ethan and it makes me sad but I am also happy knowing they are in Heaven and I will see them again.
jackie shaffer, on October 25th, 2007 at 7:45 pm Said:
i just hope evryone keeps on praying and if you have to cry let it out. i mean yeah we miss them, but we will see them again sometime soon maybe. they are in a better place playing on God’s soccer team. cherish the memories and the pictures. they are not really dead, but just gone . it’s like they are with us but we just can’t see them. even though they died their gardian angels were still with them. maybe ethan tim are our gardian angels. they might be right beside their friends everyday. they might have been there with us at the speeches. who knows. i know this must be hard for some of us. it’s hard for me and i didn’t even know them very well. cry and hug. everyone is. don’t feel embaressed to. everyone is. i hope whoever went to the veiwing tonight had a great time there. i don’t know how you could but maybe you could. i don’t know. i am only 11. and for everyone going to the funeral for ethan and tim tommorrow night. God bless everyone who reads any of these wonderfully written blogs. you may not be able to write so well, but if you said it from your heart that is all that manners. i mean i can’t believe i am even typing this. lots of my classmates think i’m only sill, but i can be serious. everyone who said about those memories and things about them on monday. you guys are so much braver than me. i thought some stuff i could say, but i i guess i was just to nervous. i mean i’m like just ove four ft. so saying things from my heart in front of the whole 6th – 12th grades i was too nervous. i hope you all were either touched or shockered or whatever when cora came up to say that speech. she is in 6th grade doesn’t know anybody, but she says a great speech for them. i was amazed. she had so much corage. much more than me. so did ryan. well i don’t have much more to say i just want to say tim, ethan i am praying for you and your families and the reidys and larsons and regan i can’t imagine what you are going through. i hope you like my cards i sent to your families. God Bless not only blog readers or cvcs people but everyone in the world yes we miss them, but tyler, jeff, and andrew could have gone to Heaven also so we should be thankful. God Bless everyone! love and in Christ’s name
*~*jackie shaffer*~*
mrs tompson’s 6th grade student
Hannah Turner, on October 25th, 2007 at 9:37 pm Said:
Tim and ethan were to great students and they were my freinds. sometime in our life we are going to see them. right now this is a very horrible tradgity we know that even though we cant see them we cann still hear them or feal them we know now everybody misses tim and ethen but look on the bright side they went to be with are lord jesus christ this time when everybody is crying just let your tears fall and tim and ethen are up there right now looking down and blessing you lord bless everyone that reads these blogs and for everyone to be blessed at the funnerals tommorow God bless
CVCS Student 6th grade mrs. sugden
Paula Wenger, on October 25th, 2007 at 9:42 pm Said:
I am a mother. For alot of you thats all that needs to be said. I sat here at my computer these last few days reading all the websites created to honor these young boys and tears ran down my face. I had to admit to myself that I wasn’t a strong christian mother at least the type I know and wish I could be. I read where after being told of their loss the parent of one of these boys , their first comment was,” please help the students inderstand” I read those words and didn’t understand myself and am still having trouble I seem to be a weak person but I know that to become stong I need to reley and put my complete trust in God. Many of us HEAR the words that everything we have on this earth is on loan to us for a time. But hearing the words and living by them is so hard somtimes. I tended to feel selfish thinking that if I lost a child of mine (key word MINE) I couldn’t deal with the loss and might infact be angry with God. I know with all my heart that God understands my feelings, although I don’t know why I don’t know scripture to try and quote it but I have read that God will never give us pain and suffering and expect us to handle it all alone but, it is up to us to call on Him and have faith enough to trust that He knows what he ’s doing and will heal our hurt. I say all this not only for those of you I don’t know but for myself . Because I need to release the fear that I have as being a mother of 3 boys myself I Pray with everthing inside of me for God to help me and all those like me that don’t understand but yet want to and hand over our worries so that God can finally do his will in our lives and our childrens lives as he has done in Tim and Ethans life. He has and will continue to use them as He has opened my eyes to call upon His name to Help me understand.
I Pray for the parents, friends,all the lives they touched including me.
Thank you Timmothy and Ethan
Johnny Palm, on October 25th, 2007 at 10:27 pm Said:
Today was an awesome experience. I went to the viewing and I waited in line for 2 hours. I felt God’s prescence as I waited. The wait was so worth it, so many tears, yet so much laughter. Tim and Ethans parents, I want to commend you for being strong through the tough times. I will continue to pray for you. Just remember that God is by your side all the time and will never let you down.
Joey McClelland, on October 25th, 2007 at 10:48 pm Said:
I don’t know what to say. I didn’t know Timothy and Ethan the best. I just got back from the viewing and I suddenly feel different. I feel like I knew them so well. I was especially touched by how strong their families were. They were comforting the people coming to pay their respects not the other way around. That shows that they have complete confidence that their sons are in a better place.
Tim and Ethan, I regret not knowing you better while you were alive. I’ll have to get to know you guys better once we’re all in heaven together.
We miss you guys and will never forget you.
Coach Carey, on October 25th, 2007 at 11:30 pm Said:
Here’s something to think about…The numbers 14 and 11 are being retired at CVCS. 1+1+1+4= You got it. Gods favorite #7. Does it get any better than that?
Missy Torzillo, on October 26th, 2007 at 8:35 am Said:
Paula-I read your comment and wanted to let you know…you are not alone in your not understanding and fear! I am a Mom…and I’m an adult…and a Christian….but when I came home from the viewing my very first words were…’There is NOTHING right about seeing 2 fifteen year olds in a casket. NOTHING!’ I share your fears…as does every mother. Thank you for voicing what so many feel as well. Not only are the children and teens wondering and questioning…I am being honest and saying as an adult and someone who has a personal relationship with Christ for 30 years…I too question. And I know God hears me and understands and that it’s OK.
As a Mom who has buried her son-I can tell you there is only 1 thing that covers these grieving parents….and it’s God’s grace. You can’t completely understand Grace like that until you’ve experienced it! It is amazing!
Jacquie, on October 26th, 2007 at 2:19 pm Said:
I feel terrible for not coming to any of the events for Tim and Ethan and I’m so sorry. But, my prayers go out to both families…God Bless you.
evie long, on October 26th, 2007 at 5:59 pm Said:
well. last night and today were hard.
thank God for all the support.
some of you know that i’m homeschooled, so i don’t really have a “school” of my own. but ever since paulie tobias started going to cvcs i’ve gotten to know a lot of people there, i root for the blazers, half of the people i consider my good friends go there. i consider cvcs “my” school, and i am so amazed at the strength of the students and the staff…you all are amazing. and i’m proud to call you “my school.”
madeiros’ and gunnells, wow. i’m praying for you, and you’re amazing. God placed timmy and ethan with you for a reason.
i was talking to nancy geiger last night at the viewing, and i was so upset because i didn’t think they looked like them. i wasn’t prepared for what i saw.
but nancy surprised me by saying “i know! isn’t that great?” it took me a moment to process it, and then she explained. those bodies AREN’T timmy and ethan….because as c.s lewis said “we don’t have a soul, we ARE a soul, we HAVE a body.” it was their souls and spirits that were them, and when that’s no longer here, and that’s with jesus, they’re not going to seem like them..cause they aren’t.
ethan, i didn’t know you very well. i knew you a little, for the many times i came to school and sat in on math and science class. you and timmy always made me laugh. and i knew you from other people talking about you. i know you’re a great guy, an amazing friend, an ardent jesus follower and a loving brother.
timmy, you were one of the first people i met at cvcs, through paulie. you helped get me through 8th grade…it seems like such a long time ago. whenever i felt down or had a bad day, i’d look forward to a talk with you and a “hows life,” your favourite saying. i remember the first time i came to cvcs for a game, you gave me this big ol’ grin with that melting smile of yours and gave me a big hug. you influenced me to what awesome people there are out there, especially at cvcs.
i love all you cvcs people…i’m praying for you and you all are always in my heart.
Stephen, on October 26th, 2007 at 9:40 pm Said:
you know we are a family. it was mentioned so many times during the funerals. i just wanted to let everybody know we are family. and how much it meant for the shalom soccer players and their team to be there today. and all the other teams from our conference at the veiwing. i know we have our riveralry, but we can put it aside and be friends. this has changed the way i look at playing sports against the other schools. of coarse im going to be competitive, but after the game its friendship. we are not only a family at cvcs but as christians. and this has really opened my eyes. tim and ethan would be proud of every one. especially of their families and how they were strong and how they still wanted God to get all the honor and glory through this.
Katrina, on October 26th, 2007 at 9:41 pm Said:
Wow. This has definitely been a tough week. Thank God for His strength, because I know I wouldn’t have made it this far without Him. I don’t attend CVCS, I’m a junior at Waynesboro Area Senior High School. But I don’t think I’ve ever been as proud or inspired or motivated by a school as I am of CVCS right now. I knew Ethan a lot better than I knew Timothy, but that doesn’t change the impact either of them have had on my life.
Ethan-I remember the first time I met Ethan. It was at World Harvest Outreach (WHO), which is the church that my dad & stepmom attend. Dad & Shannon (my stepmom) were talking to a couple, & the next thing I know they’re calling me over to meet some kid who looks to be about my age. Ethan shook my hand and said, “Hey, what’s up?” Little did I know this was the beginning of an amazing friendship. My older sister Natasha is Regan’s age, so Regan & Natasha would hang out together & Ethan & I would hang out. We would play soccer at his house, or he’d show me dirtbike videos of him & Tim, or tell me a “really cool” soccer move that he recently mastered. I’ll never forget a hike that a bunch of kids from WHO went on about 5 or 6 years ago at Emily Cooper’s house. I was wearing a back brace, & it couldn’t get wet. So Ethan decided he was going to be my “bodyguard” & make sure that no one did anything to get my brace wet. When I was at WHO shortly after I first started wearing my brace, I was talking to Ethan about how awkward I felt in it, even though you couldn’t see it. He knew that I was feeling like I was sticking out & that my brace was noticeable, so he took his gray sweatshirt & stuffed it under his Fox t-shirt to make me feel better. He goes, “See Katrina, now THIS sticks out. Your brace doesn’t.” That’s the kind of guy Ethan was…he did whatever it took to make someone else feel comfortable. Ethan always made me laugh. If I was feeling down about something, he’d cheer me up. It never failed. His smile and personality would light up a room. Ethan shone so brightly with the love of God…even if you didn’t know Ethan you could tell there was something different about him. Ethan was an absolutely amazing person who loved God, his family, & friends with all his heart. Ethan challenged me in my faith. We’d get into discussions about something he talked about in school or just something he’d been thinking about recently. As Jeremy said today, “Ethan and Timmy owned their faith.” And they did, there’s no doubt about it.
Timmy-Even though I didn’t know him as well as I knew Ethan, he still has a huge impact on my life. I remember the first time I met him at a soccer game through Paulie Tobias. I had heard about the “notorious Timothy Madeiros” from Paulie & Evie, and when I met him I felt like I had known him forever. He was so friendly to everyone, and I’ll never forget his catch phrase, “So how’s life?” His smile lit up a room. It was so happy and genuine. I remembered Ethan telling me how he would go places with Tim & girls would come up & give them their emails or phone numbers. Ethan would tell me those stories and say, “I think it’s cause we can lift so many weights. It’s probably showing in our arms, right?” Timothy would make me laugh, & I would crack up at the stories Paulie would tell me about him. Timothy was amazing, & you could tell he loved God as well as his family & friends with a deep love that came from the bottom of his heart.
I remember when Evie & I were talking to Nancy Geiger & saying how it didn’t look like Ethan & Timmy at all, & I was taken aback when she exclaimed, “I know! Isn’t that great?” Honestly, my first thought was, “What in the world? How is that great?” But then she explained, “We don’t cry because a locust leaves its shell. Because the locust is flying around. The shell is not the locust. In the same way, that’s NOT Ethan & Timmy. That’s just their bodies…it’s not them.” Timothy & Ethan are with Jesus & that’s NOT them, so it’s not going to look like them. Because it’s not them. I really thought about that then, because I hadn’t thought of it like that. But it’s the truth.
The Madeiros’, Gunnells, & Larsons are truly amazing, & we can all learn from them. Continue to keep them in your prayers and support them. I’ve lost some close people in my life, & even though it doesn’t feel like you’re doing anything, prayer & just stopping in to say hi or sending a card helps a lot. CVCS, you all are amazing. I encourage everyone to accept the challenges laid before us now, and to be the Timmys & Ethans of this world. Don’t wait for anything. We live in the present. Make an impact. CVCS-I love you guys & I’m praying for you so much. You’re in my heart. I’m so jealous of Jesus & Tim & Ethan, because they’re having the time of their lives right now! And it’s only going to be a matter of time before we join them. I can’t wait.
Ethan & Timothy…I love you both & you’re always in my heart.
Evie Long, on October 26th, 2007 at 9:51 pm Said:
I know, I really need to stop posting…but I have a lot on my heart and I can really get it out by writing.
I was just think about their smiles. I know everyone has said so much about their smiles, but it’s true. I was trying to define them…it ’s not that they were extremely HUGE smiles, but they had that something there. That love, the bright-something. Then it struck me, they had Jesus smiles! A smile that makes you feel peace and love and joy…that’s a Jesus smile.
Thinking about how amazing their smiles were here on earth, just think about their smiles now that they’re with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus, all the time? I mean, I can barely imagine it…but I know it’s amazing. A Jesus smile.
Let’s all strive to have Jesus smiles, like Timmy and Ethan…like Jesus.
Katrina, on October 26th, 2007 at 9:56 pm Said:
I know I just posted, but I’m talking to Evie on aol right now & we were talking about how Ethan & Tim had Jesus smiles. So if you guys didn’t read the post above this one, please do. I know that I want to have a Jesus smile. I want to light up the room the way Timmy & Ethan’s smiles did. I’m going to start a list of people that I want to accept Jesus & call it my “people I want to have Jesus smiles” list.
Kati Wakeland– a mom, on October 27th, 2007 at 1:27 am Said:
First let me say that I have never felt the Holy Spirit as I have felt it this week among all of you.
I would like to share a “praise” with you all. Tonight I left the school around 6 or so (after packing up all those 5 billions cookies- i hope you guys are going to be hungry for cookies come monday)
I was called as soon as i walked in my door at home from my work. I was asked if I could come in and transport a critical patient to another hospital. I said yes immediately which I normally would have prefered to stay home with my family. When I arrived at the hospital they had sent someone else in my place but needed my help in labor and delivery. I went to the nursery to take care of a new baby who had no name. Lots of issues with mom and dad agreeing on a name. Finally I hear mom say “Oh my gosh , I just thought of the best name -I love it “she said–Followed by the father of coarse asking ” well what is it ?”
She said Ethan !! I said “what did you just say” and she confirmed that she loved the name and that was it -bottom line – no more guessing ! Immediately the tears rolled down my face and she asked “are you okay ” I began to share with her the story of timmy and ethan and how we had just left the services of these two young warriors for christ . She began to ask more and more questions about the boys and their lives and she began to cry. She then held her baby close and said a pray of thanks for giving her that most majestic name . She is a young woman struggling with her life and decisions that are tough. With the testimony of timmy and ethan she seemed to cling to her son and enjoy realizing the presence ot the Lord in all that was before her. She said to me as I left ” I will always remember this story and I will never be the same.”
I left there thinking – One more life changed !! One more drawn closer to God because of a young man with a mighty faith !!!
Mother of CVCS Alum, on October 27th, 2007 at 11:33 am Said:
Although I didn’t know Ethan and Tim, I know their moms. God bless the Gunnell and the Madeiros families. We are praying for you constantly, and we will continue to do so in the days and weeks ahead. May you all rest in the shelter of God’s arms.
The outpouring of support for these families was so very evident Thursday night as many people stood in line for hours so they could pay their respects to them. It was amazing to see such a bond of love. Tears came to my eyes as I saw soccer teams dressed in their uniforms who attended the service.
Although I am not directly involved with CVCS any longer , I still feel connected to the school. I have no doubt that the Lord is going to be glorified in a mighty way at CVCS and in the surrounding communities. Perhaps the students will feel a sense of unification with each classmate and not take anyone for granted. The brevity of life cannot be underestimated.
Students, my prayer for you is that each of you will have a personal relationship with the Lord. Going to a Christian school does not make one a Christian. Each of you must make that most important decision for yourself just like Ethan and Tim did. You know they would want you to do that. Being Christ-like servants will be Ethan’s and Tim’s legacy.
May each student be on fire for the Lord and let your light shine before everyone you come in contact with. This has given everyone an opportunity to share Christ with someone who does not know Him, and we cannot squander our testimonies nor Ethan’s and Tim’s.
Mr. McKee, Mr. Coccagna, faculty, and staff, our prayers go out to you as well. We know you must be emotionally and physically exhausted. May the Lord give you strength in the coming days, and may He work through you as you help your students during this difficult time.
Janet, on October 27th, 2007 at 3:54 pm Said:
I have the priviledge of being a teacher at CVCS, but this week I did a lot more learning than teaching. I was deeply touched as I was at school last Friday night (after receiving the phone call about the accident), at both the Gunnells and Madeiros homes for the candlelight vigils, and at school this week as I saw the students and staff embrace each other and seek God through this tragedy. There were so many things said and done that just touched my heart in a special way. I have learned from the students, the Gunnell family, the Maderios family, the Larson family and the Reidy family as I have seen love and forgiveness extended. The homegoing celebrations yesterday were both beautiful and a real tribute to God’s saving grace. As a mother of 2 boys I pray for them to live the lives God desires of them. Yesterday as I listened to the families speak or letters from the families being read, I was so encouraged and was determined even more to constantly ask for God’s wisdom as we raise them in Him. This was a tough, yet good week at CVCS and I look forward to seeing and being a part of the great things God has in store for us. I continue to pray for each family and ask God to be their constant strength and comfort. Thanks to each of you who taught me this week.
Danielle, on October 28th, 2007 at 1:23 pm Said:
I didn’t really know these guys that well, besides seeing them sometimes at youth group. I can tell from my friends that they were really great guys. We’ll miss them and I’m praying for the families and friends.
J. Lee, on October 28th, 2007 at 9:18 pm Said:
I just want to say that .. this happens changes my life a lot.. I just can see amazing love for them and I can feel God’s love. It’s just awesome. Just we can’t describe and can’t even imagine, its his love. I wish many people and this area will change through Tim and Ethan.
Michael Brown, on October 28th, 2007 at 9:28 pm Said:
I wish I knew this guys as much as the sophomores do. I remember their personalities the
most as well as their smile when they would walk in the hallways. They were always enthusiastic in everything they did. We will all miss them, remember them, and will never forget them. I pray for the Gunnell, Madieros, Riedy, and Larson family that they may all receive comfort and peace that passes all understanding. I pray that many people would be changed because of this situation for the good and that many would come to know God. May God’s peace and love be throughout the entire student body and every one that was affected by this incident.
John Palm, on October 28th, 2007 at 10:36 pm Said:
I was looking up some third day songs, and this one came to mind…it has amazing lyrics
“Cry Out To Jesus”
To everyone who’s lost someone they love
Long before it was their time
You feel like the days you had were not enough
when you said goodbye
And to all of the people with burdens and pains
Keeping you back from your life
You believe that there’s nothing and there is no one
Who can make it right
There is hope for the helpless
Rest for the weary
Love for the broken heart
There is grace and forgiveness
Mercy and healing
He’ll meet you wherever you are
Cry out to Jesus, Cry out to Jesus
For the marriage that’s struggling just to hang on
They lost all of their faith in love
They’ve done all they can to make it right again
Still it’s not enough
For the ones who can’t break the addictions and chains
You try to give up but you come back again
Just remember that you’re not alone in your shame
And your suffering
When your lonely
And it feels like the whole world is falling on you
You just reach out, you just cry out to Jesus
Cry to Jesus
To the widow who suffers from being alone
Wiping the tears from her eyes
For the children around the world without a home
Say a prayer tonight
Sarah Plasterer, on October 29th, 2007 at 2:41 pm Said:
I’ve had some of the besttimes of my entire life over just these past 4 months of knowing Timothy Maderios and Ethan Gunnell. My life was pretty dull before i met them. Timmy was the funny crazy loud one who was so much like me. And ethan was the more funny sarcastic quiet hilarious one. Both of them made me laugh constantlywhen i was around them. They were amazing at sports and the funniest guys i know. I really miss them but i am so excited to see them again someday soon in heaven.
Kathleen Gunnell, on October 29th, 2007 at 3:29 pm Said:
How precious all of you have been. We cannot begin to tell you how much it helps to hear all of your wonderful comments, all the visits, all the cards, all the hugs, all the phone calls, all the practical offers of help and support, and especially all of the prayers. When I think painful thoughts, I try to quickly cast them down with beautiful images of Ethan and with seeing pictures in my mind of all you wonderful people with lighted candles, notes on soccer balls, kind words about Ethan and Timothy, and so much more. It helps so much!
We have so much more we want to express, and so many beautiful and hilarious memories we want to share, but for now just know that you all are truly helping us through this. We love you and thank you!
Love,
Ethan’s Mom
Student from FCA, on October 29th, 2007 at 5:19 pm Said:
I know it will be hard moving on, but Tim and Ethan wouldnt want you to me mourning for ever. They would rather watch you all playing soccer, or volleyball, or doing the normal things that you did every day and enjoyed doing. They are watching you and want you to be happy.
These 2 boys accomplished what God sent them to this earth to do in 15 years! It will take many of us 60 or more years. Thats so amazing. Im so proud of them.
They dont have to worry about the refs making bad calls anymore because everything is perfect in heaven. I’m sure they love it there. Don’t be afraid to let God know how you feel. He cares about you and wants to know how you feel. Do your best here on earth to show Ethan and Tim how well you can do.
They will ALWAYS be remembered. Each time i step onto the court this season, I will be thinking of them.
You all will be in my prayers.