| Name: Will Watson | Date: 8/1/2011 | | Did not have the honor and privilege to know Wade, but knew the tree from which he grew. Do clearly remember a little boy face with an easy to find patented Rogers smile, tagging along big brother Chip every once in awhile. God bless you, Wade, and keep you and yours. Funny how quickly word travels in this world these days, yet how slowly it spreads. | | City: Bethesda |
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| Name: Louise Rogers | Date: 7/27/2011 | | Wade I miss you every day but particularly this time of year. I spent last weekend with Cricket who is as sweet as you left her and constantly thought of our hiking trips in the mountains together. Chip is coming to town this weekend to celebrate your birthday (strawberry shortcake). I wish you were here to see Francie and Jane. They talk about you a lot. They know exactly how many aunts and uncles they have and I can see other adults get confused when they start talking about you. We all love you so much and miss you. | | City: Charlotte |
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| Name: Greg Paczkowski | Date: 10/31/2009 | | I am sad to hear of Wades passing. I had meet him while hiking the Appalachian trail in 1987. We hiked almost Half of it together. He was an inspiration and source of energy that helped me complete the journey. We shared some Great Moments. It was truly a privilege to meet someone like him! They say only the Good die young! Wade the Wonderer! Thank You for the Memories My Friend,. Greg The Beach Comber. | | City: West Palm Beach |
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| Name: Louise Rogers | Date: 7/7/2008 | | I was in Seattle last night sitting alone on my friends porch looking at a gorgeous view of Lake Washington at sundown. I knew Wade was with me because this was the kind of scene he would appreciate (but with much more comfortable seating and less to sweating to reach the spot). I feel Wade's presence in these various settings every day. Eventhough Wade is gone he is still making sure that I don't miss the real beauty in the world and I thank him and love him for that. Like my sister Carroll I appreciate reading these stories and messages from his friends. He truly did love a lot of people and it helps to keep hearing how many people loved him. His birthdy is July 31st and family and friends will be congregating up at Mount Pisgah - some to hotel it and some to camp out but we will be doing some little hikes (Sam Knob for one) and Friday and Saturday night cookouts. Wade's family would love to see any of his friends over that weekend - come hike with us and/or have a meal with us and just share your memories of Wade. You can contact me for details (I have always been occussed of being the over- organized sister) email above or [redacted] | | City: Charlotte |
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| Name: Carroll Rogers | Date: 6/23/2008 | It's been a year now since Wade left us for another place, a better place. And on a night when I'm not sure what to make of it, or know even still if it's sunk in that he is truly, really, gone, I have found such comfort in reading all these words from friends and family. There have been a few tears and lots of laughs and mostly nods of the head - yep, that's my brother.
As much time has gone by, I still have to count when all the siblings are in the same house, or around a table, or in a group e-mail, because it feels like one is missing. And I'm sure it always will. As much as I regret what time together we sacrifice by such an early death, I know that I have been truly blessed to have had a brother to look up to, to play with, to learn from - and when he wasn't driving me crazy - to love. Deep and wide, Wade. I love you, like a fountain flowing deep and wide. | | City: Atlanta |
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| Name: Robin DeRosa | Date: 5/13/2008 | | Wade was probably the gentlest man I have ever met in my life. He was so unassuming, and so much fun, and such a good friend. He taught me to climb, and I still think of him every time I am out there roped to a rock. I was so shocked to hear of his death-- makes me wonder about the meaning of things when someone as lovely as Wade has to leave the world so early. I've missed Wade since graduating from Brown, and I miss him even more now. | | City: Campton |
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| Name: Steve "Sal" Malloy | Date: 5/13/2008 | Dear Wade,
You, I and the House of Weak(tm) shared a few things at school:
* "I Got Next" parties
* a sweet apartment for a year
* serious academic warning status (for somewhat similar reasons, in my case)
* dean's notes
* love for computers
* some climbing trips
* grocery shopping
* the crack party
* giving Mick a kidney stone attack
* stubbornness and locking horns
You initiated much of what we shared, and surpassed us in pretty much all of it. This is because your way is to be a leader. Thru your leadership come many lessons -- thanks for all of them, even the terrible lessons.
Lord knows I owe you one from the last time we spoke (11 years ago); so, I promise to personally give voice and action to your legacy.
This year, I whipped out the climbing shoes you hooked me up with in 1992. The shoes inspired me to get my daughter Sarah on a rock wall. She loves it. Thank you.
We're square, like you asked.
Love,
Sal
PS - In the Photo Gallery: Is that me looking fat and wearing a hideous coat (my dad's, I believe) outside Rue De L'Espoir? If not, I meant "Big Boned." | | City: Warwick |
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| Name: David Johns | Date: 5/13/2008 | | If I never knew Wade, I might never have...walked through the legenday Providence bus tunnel; climbed rocks that scared the shit out of me; camped in an ice storm; jumped off cliffs into the Atlantic Ocean; and climbed railroad bridges. His friendship was vibrant and vital. Stubborn as a mule, but brave beyond belief, Wade was a great friend and I'll cherish the memories of spending time with him forever. | | City: Des Moines |
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| Name: Mick Follari | Date: 5/13/2008 | Dear Rogers family.
I was shocked and saddened to find out this news. I am so sorry to hear about this untimely and unjust passing. Wade took me climbing in college 15 years ago; who knew it would become such a huge part of my life, leading to my move to Boulder after college, and many travels to mountains and crags around the world! We had some fine adventures together before parting ways after college, and I have often thought to be in touch, which I sadly did not do enough. I offer my condolences and love to you all in this sad and difficult time. I may have some photos from the Sierra's or a trip to North Carolina. If I can find them I will send them.
Mick Follari | | City: Boulder |
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| Name: Anna Walsh Murray | Date: 5/13/2008 | Dear Rogers family,
What sad and shocking news I learned last weekend at our CCDS 20th reunion. I have two children of my own now and I cannot imagine losing one of them. My heart aches thinking of the loss you feel and how deeply it hurts.
Wade and I were playmates when we were in pre-school and then in lower school at CCDS. We carpooled to school together in first and second grade when we lived in Stonehaven. Wade and I went to school together our whole lives, from church pre-school to graduation from CCDS, and although we had different interests and different lives, I always felt a sense of kinship between us. I think it is because I have always associated him with the joy and security and warmth of my early childhood. He was a part of me and my life as he was for so many others. As we mature, I think that many of us hope that our legacy is as Wade's - as someone who so positively touched others lives and became a part of the fabric of so many other life stories.
When I remember Wade I remember these things: his red hair, his gentle and handsome face, his sister Louise and how she looked up to him, his kindness and his smile, but most of all his strength. I quietly admired Wade as we grew up because, although there were struggles along the way, he never comprimised who he was in order to fit in or to be "cool". CCDS could be a tough environment on kids who were different and who marched to their own beat, especially in the Middle School years, but Wade never wavered. I think that the ability to know yourself, to be true to who you are, and to be kind and respectful of other people's choices is the greatest lesson I can teach my children. Wade had these qualities from the beginning.
Please know that your son made a difference in my life as well as the lives of so many others, many of whom have written their stories here.
With my deepest sympathy,
Anna Walsh Murray | | City: Charleston |
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| Name: Laurie (Goldman) Smithwick | Date: 5/13/2008 | This is an absurdly belated addition to this loving guestbook. I have been reading it regularly since I heard the news about Wade, and have wanted to post a message many times but was unable to. How can one sum up a whole, lost friendship in one writing?
Wade was one of my closest friends in high school, even after we each left for our respective years away from CCDS -- Wade to NCSSM and me to France. Typically, Wade figured out a way to call me in France for free, and he did so every week. We talked so long each time that my French family eventually "punished me" for spending so much time on their phone and I had to limit our calls to 15 minutes each!
I moved back to Charlotte a little over a year ago and for a large part of that year, Wade was on my mind. My kids went to preschool at the JCC (in Landsdowne), and our route to get there took us down Randolph Rd. past your house on Cabell Way. Twice a day for a year.
That house was the location of mine and Wade's Shakespeare extravaganza -- where we spent weeks up in the attic, building a model of Shakespeare's birthplace together, listening to the Violent Femmes the whole time.
It doesn't happen often, but whenever I do hear any Violent Femmes song now, I am instantly transported back to that attic, and hours of long, meandering, multi-layered talks with one of the most interesting people I have ever known.
I had hoped to rekindle our friendship once I was here in Charlotte and thinking about him so often. It breaks my heart that I didn't get the chance. What a loss. What an amazing, complex and brilliant person Wade was, from such a young age. I am still so sad about his passing, and I send your whole family all my love (as well as a big hug I was hoping to give Wade myself at some point).
With all my warmest wishes,
Laurie (Goldman) Smithwick | | City: Charlotte |
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| Name: Leslie Webb Bognaski | Date: 5/13/2008 | I just found out today about Wade's passing. I cannot tell you how sorry I am for your loss.
Wade was my best friend in high school at CCDS. He was brilliant, witty, fun, willing to challenge the rules and always trying to do and learn new things. He took me to most of our school dances, relieving me of my adolescent angst. He always tried to find solutions to make things work whether they were the school newspaper layout or how to deal with teenage woes. We kept in touch some in college, but lost touch after that. I never forgot him, though, and only recently tried to think of a way to get in touch with him. I can't believe I missed my chance.
I know nothing can really make this loss better, but hopefully in some small way knowing he was so loved and cherished by so many will bring you some solice. The world was a better place for having had Wade. I am a better person for having known him. I will miss him terribly.
Leslie Webb | | City: Gastonia |
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| Name: Rusty Page | Date: 5/13/2008 | Larry,
I have thought alot about our conversation at Quail Hollow.
I didn't know how much in common my late son Chris and Wade had in common.
Chris also attended Country Day and while attending Patterson School in Lenior, the hills and the mountains of North Caroilna became his best friend. There, he could escape the day to day struggles he had in learning. He would have loved to have hiked the Wilderness Trail with Wade. They would have been kindred souls.
Remember what I said to you: the pain you are feeling is God's way of keeping Wade in your heart forever.
What a great tribute this website is to Wade...you still are a great Dad to Wade.
Rusty | | City: Linville |
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| Name: Jennifer McAlister Birkel | Date: 5/13/2008 | Dear Rogers Family-
I only just found out today of Wade's passing. I went to the CCDS alum web page to get info on our 20th reunion and was hit with the sad news. It's a painful reminder that we are all so fragile-- I've enjoyed reading about Wade via this website and am happy to see that he really is the same guy he was 20 years ago. God bless you. | | City: Atlanta |
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| Name: Virginia Whittington | Date: 5/13/2008 | I want you to know
When things go wrong
I want you to know
That all along
Someone remembers
Someone cares
Whatever your load
The burden shares
I want you to know
When far apart
When I cannot speak to you
Heart to heart
Whatever the rest
May say or do
I want you to know
My faith is true
I want you to know
In the after years
In time of sorrow
In time of tears
The way is far
The voice is dumb
I cannot speak
I cannot come
I want you to know
That come what will
In the deepest vale
On the highest hill
The things I say to you
Now are so
Ans so forever
I want you to know
Whether the plains
Or the sea divide
I am still standing
Your soul beside
And maybe my love
Won't help you so
But, if it will
Well,
I want you to know.
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| Name: Wendy Cavallone Sattler | Date: 5/13/2008 | | I have only just found out that Wade is gone and I want to tell all of you how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Wade was such a special person and I know you all miss him terribly. The family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope he has found peace. | | City: Lancaster |
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| Name: Catherine Brennan Hagood and Family | Date: 5/13/2008 | Dear Rogers family,
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Wade was a special, tolerant and incredibly bright person. He will be missed greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.
Cat, Bates, Parker, and Vann | | City: Charleston |
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| Name: Jo Claire Dulin | Date: 5/13/2008 | I am so sorry not to have known Wade, but thank you for making the photos and stories available to your and his friends and to his parents' friends as well. He was obviouosly a very special young man. We, too, lost a son who loved the outdoors. Healing is hard, but it does come. It is easier after the first year. Our love and best wishes to all his family and friends.
Jo Claire Dulin | | City: Charlotte |
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| Name: Jeff Tolle | Date: 5/13/2008 | I was just logging on to the NCSSM web site to get ready for the reunion when I say Wade's obituary. I was Wades roommate at NCSSM our junior year, and lived down the hall from him our senior year. Wade was the guy who got me to join the outdoor club, and encouraged me to quit smoking. He deliberately took the fall for me once as well, just 'cause he could. I remember being in awe that he hiked the AT by himself.
I saw Wade a couple of time in college, but lost touch after that. So it was such a sad surprise to find out that he has passed on. I was really hoping to see him at our 20th. We will miss you. Sorry I never got the chance to meet you again. | | City: Kernersville |
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| Name: Betsy Lonsberry | Date: 5/13/2008 | Wade was so loved by family and friends as is definitely seen by all these wonderful comments.
My prayers have been with all of family as you grieve. He will be missed, but we know he is rejoicing in heaven with some of our very favorite people.
I am so sorry to have missed all the remembering (and hugs going around) with you. I have been kept up to date by Mom and Kathry, but truly regret not being able to get up there. Thanks for the great website to remember him through.
My love and a cyberhug to each of you. Love, Cousin Betsy | | City: Palm Beach Gardens |
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| Name: Ann Stoddard | Date: 5/13/2008 | Dear Wade,
I wanted to thank you
for showing us yesterday
a place that is the pure essence of beauty and peace.
I wanted to tell you that there was and still is a
conduit of your presence, a positive infectious energy of awareness and love.
You see, you are still giving :)
with love, cousin annie | | City: Spartanburg |
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| Name: Dina Paul Richison | Date: 5/13/2008 | I want to tell the story of how Wade got Cricket, his lovely dog and companion
About eight years ago, as far as I can remember Wade telling the story, which he told proudly many many times, he was looking for a Border Collie mix. He looked in our local Iwana paper, a bulletin board for locals. He found a guy way out in the boondocks near Waynesville and the best way I can describe him was the way Wade so kindly did-he was a true back woods Appalachian guy-no teeth and all. He had a litter of Boarder Collie/Australian Shepard mix pups and Wade knew right away which one was his dog.
He loved her from that very second. The guy hesitated and asked meekly for $20. Wade fought with the guy because he wanted to give the guy $200, which the guy, totally shocked finally accepted. Wade wanted to pay what he felt was fair, for the value that he got from Cricket.
I am not sure why he named her Cricket though.
I know that he spent arduous years training cricket and she has many hand signals that can be found in the books he used that were from the books of a group of Priests that train dogs, I can’t recall the name of the books. He was so proud of her and how smart she is
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| Name: Harriet Canfield and Family | Date: 5/13/2008 | | We have been thinking of the Rogers clan today as you celebrate Wade's life and love for the outdoors. Our hearts and prayers go out to all. | | City: Athens |
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| Name: Louise Barrow Smith | Date: 5/13/2008 | | There are not words to describe the sadness that I feel for all the family over the loss of Wade. The joy he gave, the twinkle in his eye that his great grandmother "called a secret he was holding in his little fist", a thurst for knowledge with a desire to learn on his own, a joy of teaching others and the brightest person I have ever known up close. We will all miss his great spirit for life. I love you Wade and I'll miss your genius. | | City: Mooresville |
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| Name: Hill Smith | Date: 5/13/2008 | Rogers,
I don't have to tell you of all the memories that I have qrowing up with Wade, you all know. So many play dates and overnights. Wade will be dearly missed by everyone that knew him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Hill | | City: Charlotte |
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| Name: Becky Shaffer Peters | Date: 5/13/2008 | Happy, I am sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. If you ever come to Greensboro, please let me know and we will get together.
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| Name: Trendi Vita | Date: 5/12/2008 | | Prayers to Wade and his family. What a wonderfully sweet guy. | | City: Charlotte |
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| Name: Donna Herrington | Date: 5/12/2008 | My heartfelt sympathy goes to the Rogers family. Heaven suddenly became a better place when Wade entered those gates. I'm sure he'll have lots to teach others there about his life on earth and the dear friends and lives he touched so deeply with his wit and charm. Wade will always be with us in spirit and in love.
Bless and Best,
Donna Herrington | | City: Charlotte |
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| Name: Ray and Cydne Farris | Date: 5/12/2008 | Dear family all,
Cydne and I are thinking of all of you and of Wade. The difficult time you are having is also a great sadness for your many and diverse friends. Surely we all all richer from having known and been close to the Rogers family. | | City: Charlotte |
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| Name: Dina Paul Richison | Date: 5/12/2008 | Wade was my best friend and I miss him very much.
I will always remember his vibrant smile and his loyalty. | | City: Asheville |
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| Name: Tracy Clark | Date: 5/12/2008 | From the minute I heard the news about Wade, I haven't missed a day...or even hour without his smile and face going thur my mind. I guess we truly never realize how precious life is. Wade touched all of us who knew him. He was truly a awesome person with his energy and whit. I also, as I read so many of the entries, knew Wade from BNI. The "Wade does computers" is just one example of how our weekly meetings will be soooo different. I'm truly sorry for the loss of your family. I cant imagine how your loss feels. I deeply and sincerely pray for you and hope wonderful meories flood you daily. I'm at a total loss. I'll look out at the stars for you Wade...you are the brightest one. We all miss you terribly.
Respectfully, Tracy | | City: Asheville |
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| Name: Donna Jean and Ron Deshaies | Date: 5/12/2008 | Happy and family,
I never met Wade, but after reading all the loving messages to you all and about Wade,I see I missed meeting a very special person who was loved by many. He was blessed with a wonderful family and good friends and I can tell he will be truly missed. As I read everything people wrote, it makes me know that we all need to tell the special people in our lives that they are special and we that we love them. We love you Happy!! You and your family are in our daily prayers.
Donna Jean and Ron | | City: Charlotte |
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| Name: mollie doyle | Date: 5/12/2008 | | I have not talked to Wade in more than 13 years, but hearing this news hit me like a bowling ball. Wade and I were members of the ESOB group at Brown. He was a force who always made me laugh. I am so so sorry to know that, in his case, the disease won. The Rogers family and community is in my prayers. | | City: Chilmark |
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| Name: Pebbles Glenn | Date: 5/12/2008 | To the Rogers Clan, my favorite group of people:
No words can describe how much I love and adore each one of you! You have been like a second family to me and I grieve and cry with you. .
It seems like just yesterday that I was going to sleepovers on Rocky Falls or sneaking off into the playroom and being in awe of Carroll's older brothers and sister's things. Or being at Country Day with both Wade and Carroll. With them being so close in age, they were the "Irish twins" of the family with their cute red curls and freckled faces added in with a touch of competition.
It always amazed me at how smart Wade was...about everything! I can still picture his bedroom on Cabell Way and all the computer parts scattered across the bed and floor knowing that he would carefully reassemble them as if they were new and improved. Whether I saw him at the house, Quail Hollow or at school, he was always so sweet and kindhearted and always had a smile on his face. Like his brilliant mind, that smile became his trademark!
I just know he is hiking all over God's creation observing His wonder and with each passing soul, he makes a new best friend.
All of you are and remain in my prayers, on my mind and in my heart. May you find comfort, strength, courage and above all love through each other and through this increbdible website. What a testament to Wade!
Love you-
pebbles | | City: Atlanta |
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| Name: Anne Henderson Yonke | Date: 5/12/2008 | I didn't know Wade or the Rogers family but as a "freind of a friend" (Sally Henderson Harriss's sister), I wanted to extend my thoughts and prayers to your family. Know that just reading about Wade has told me that he was a vibrant young man with a free spirit and contributed to this world by touching so many souls. Sending condolences,
Anne Yonke | | City: Charlotte |
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| Name: The Richison's | Date: 5/12/2008 | We miss Wade. You made us so happy. Your brilliant mind and wit was so fun to be around. You made my wife Dina very happy. Wade you were so good to my new son Isaac and always lent me strong support in guiding him. We will miss you Wade every single day and will never forget how great you were. Wade inspired me to do more. I love to tell people about his doing the Appalachain Trail. Wade touched us with his big heart and exciting outlook on life. My family and I will miss it dearly. I was very fortunate to meet Wade when I arrived in Asheville six years ago. Wade helped me in every way to adjust to my new life. Wade was one of gods treasures.
Andre Richison | | City: Asheville |
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| Name: Patricia Soule | Date: 5/12/2008 | I knew Wade only through the loving stories and family pictures Happy would occasionally share with me as a friend and fellow employee at BB&T Insurance Services in Charlotte. I met Wade just once at Duke and Carrie's wedding. How beaming with pride and happiness Happy was for Wade and all her children on that special occasion.
Just as the Rogers family gathered in joy on that special wedding day I know your love will support each other through Wade's loss and that you will honor and remember him with both tears and laughter. God comfort you all.
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Pat Soule | | City: Palmyra |
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| Name: Sherrie Bergen | Date: 5/12/2008 | "It is a good thing to be rich and to be strong, but it is a better thing to be loved." (Euripides)
Wade was loved by all of us in BNI and he will be missed tremendously.
To Wade's family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. | | City: Hendersonville |
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| Name: John D. & Mimi Philips | Date: 5/12/2008 | To our dearest friends the Rogers Family:
Words cannot express the feelings of sorrow and hurt each of you may be feeling at this time. We were saddened and shocked when we received the news of Wade's death. It seems as only yesterday we were neighbors in Dallas, Tx and you children were young playing together daily. Each of you were precious, but red headed Wade stood out with his happy smile and his love to tinker with all the toys.
(The Rogers garage was a "toy shop" where everyone was welcome, and Happy stayed up all night putting the toys back together). We feel as though we have known Wade since he was small and all his accomplishmets through all the Christmas letters. Time continues for each of us and we know how much each one of the family and friends will miss a wonderful person like Wade which God so wonderfully made - a very special and unique man. We are all so blessed to have known him at one time in his life and know that he is in God's hands. To each one of you the Philips family sends our deepest condolences. May Our Lord, Jesus Christ, give you comfort, peace and wonderful memories of Wade daily.
And, Duke, thank you so much for this great gift of your brother you have shared with us through this media. We send our love and hugs across the miles to each of you - Happy, Butch, Chip, Louise, Carroll, Duke, family and friends.
In Jesus Love, Mimi, John D., Shane, Vance & Betsy | | City: Celeste |
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| Name: Laura Williams Hunter | Date: 5/12/2008 | Rogers family,
Even though I hadn't seen him in years, I easily can recall Wade's funny sense of humor, laugh, ability to use (and understand!) the computer, tolerance for Carroll's friends (I remember many times in 7th grade him chasing us out of his room), love for the outdoors and great academic mind. He was a special person and will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Carroll, please call me anytime. I'm here for you.
With love, Laura | | City: Charlotte |
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| Name: Corylyn Priest ( formally Snider) | Date: 5/12/2008 | Dearest Rogers family,
Oh, what do I say. I have named two of my children after your family ( Duke and Wade- I think those names come with a spirit of independance and perservance- because my son's live up to the people we named them after).
Every christmas we spend an afternoon making Mrs. Rogers and Family cookies so that your familiy knows how much we/the Sniders love you. I know my mother does that to show you ALL how much we love you and charish your friendships.
I don't remember Wade, as I was to little and havn't seen him in a long time, but I can see through his pictures that he loved his family completly. He was a blessing to this earth and all who came in contact with him.
He will be truly missed by the Snider family. We love you all and pray daily for strength in the days to come. Each of us Beau, Nina and I wish you all healing and a peace that will make life without him more barable.
With love,
Cory Snider Priest | | City: Jacksonville |
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| Name: Edwin Peacock | Date: 5/12/2008 | Please accept my heartfelt sympathies.
Wade was an incredibly accomplished individual who clearly touched the lives of so many. His legacy will live on through the loving and supportive family I've always admired.
Most sincerely,
Edwin
(a neighbor & classmate of Carrolls) | | City: Charlotte |
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| Name: Crawford & Susan Love | Date: 5/12/2008 | | We will miss you "Wade Dodgers" May your spirit live on as an inspiration to others. Our love goes out to the Rogers clan, we love you all. | | City: Scottsdale |
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| Name: Louise Baker | Date: 5/12/2008 | I fist met wade in 2001 when I started as the Manager at our bank. I was very impressed with his intelligence and inquisitiveness. Over the years I would be there to help Wade with his banking and he helped our bank with his great ideas about improving our on-line banking system. All of the staff in our office feel deeply saddened by the news of his death. I also was getting to know Wade even better through our BNI Chaper in Asheville.
There are many trials that families have to endure and the loss of a child must be about the worst. All of us in the bank will always remembers Wade's smile and great ideas. I know he will be creating great new frontiers wherever his soul settles.
Louise Baker
7/5/07 | | City: Asheville |
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| Name: Marcia Brinkley Frith | Date: 5/12/2008 | My dear friend, Happy,
You have endured so very much heartache, my friend. This loss of your handsome, precious son has truly brought tears to my eyes and a deep aching in my heart as I wish I could put my arms around you. No words are sufficient to convey how deeply I regret hearing of your loss. I pray God's very richest comfort and solace through whatever means He chooses for you and yours. I love you, friend. | | City: Angel Fire |
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| Name: Amy Garcia | Date: 5/12/2008 | I only met Wade a couple of months ago through the BNI meetings. I was lucking enough to spend some time with him as he helped my with some computer problems. I am very moved by his passing, as I was inspired by his personality and was looking forward to getting to know him better. We were about to work on a big project together.
I send my prayers to his family and friends in this difficult time. | | City: Mars Hill |
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| Name: Chuck Britton | Date: 5/12/2008 | Wade's Junior & Senior years here at the NC School of Science & Math were defined for me by his constant, positive, vibrant to the Outdoors Club and any other area that he could contribute to.
Those years were by far the height of our backpacking, camping, climbing, canoing and any other outdoor experience that we could imagine.
The world is a better place for his having been among us for these years.
I will always see his smiles in the mists of the Western NC.mountains. | | City: Durham |
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| Name: Tina Couch | Date: 5/12/2008 | | I knew Wade thru some work that he did for our office. He was one of the nicest guys you would ever want to meet and the Love he had for his Dog was unmistakable, he took her every where. I send my deepest sympothy and know he touched everyone he came in contact with. | | City: Pittsboro |
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| Name: Marshall Rich | Date: 5/12/2008 | Hey Duke, that was a beautiful thing you wrote about your brother. I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and I hope you and Carrie are OK...I know it must be very tough.
Through you it seems his spirit lives on. | | City: Raleigh |
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| Name: Bruce Breeden | Date: 5/12/2008 | | I met Wade only recently through BNI. He was a very warm and friendly person and always made the group laugh and smile when he talked about his business. His enthusiasm and sincere warmth will be greatly missed. My prayers and sympathies to his family and friends during this difficult time. | | City: Asheville |
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| Name: Elizabeth Wade | Date: 5/12/2008 | Dearest Happy,
Wade Barrow, name sake of our father, our brother, your beloved son, and my nephew. Loosing Franny, now Wade, my heart aches for you and the children. What wonderful tributes have been shared by Wade's friends on this web site. How proud you must be of him. Bless you for your ever enduring strength.
I love you,
Your sister,
Bette | | City: |
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| Name: Leah Long | Date: 5/12/2008 | I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I regret I never met Wade. He sounds like a wonderful person that touched many lives. Your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers.
I'm always here for you guys!!
Leah | | City: Charlotte |
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| Name: Donna Bailey | Date: 5/12/2008 | | Many have written you as friends of Wade's from his BNI group. It says everything that we could have felt we knew him body and soul having had so little time with him each week. He reached out and opened his heart to those around him wherever he was. I knew him briefly, but he allowed me to see his soul and I shall miss him. My love and thoughts are with you all. | | City: Asheville |
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| Name: Carroll Whittle | Date: 5/12/2008 | My earliest memory of Wade is how, as an infant, he could light up my life with his smile. He never lost that ability to bring sunshine into the lives of others. As a small child Wade amazed me with his insatiable curiosity about technical things and his uncanny ability to take apart a camera, a radio, anything he could get his hands on. He could have every piece in the middle of the floor and then reassemble the parts so they worked like whatever it was was new. As an adult Wade played a major role educating me and coming to my rescue as I learned to make computers and the software that goes with them work for me in business. He was wonderful at talking me through problems by telephone in terms I could understand and managing to make me feel "smart" in the process. I assumed his quick responses to my calls were because I was his aunt or that I worked for his father. After reading many of the comments posted here, I understand that was just the way he treated everyone.
There is a huge hole in my heart as I face the fact that I'll never see him again in this life. Sharing the thoughts of others who knew and loved him too, has been good for me. | | City: Charlotte |
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| Name: Terry Strecker | Date: 5/12/2008 | The way the Rogers family is coping with the difficult loss of Wade is further evidence of what an unbelievably loving and caring family you are. We did not know Wade, but are privileged to know many of his family. You are a remarkably gifted and accomplished group; what we read about Wade tells us that he was exceptionally gifted as well. Unfortunately, we can say that we know how you are feeling, having endured the loss of one of our own sons. Knowing that feeling, we know also that there are no words that will bring you solace. The solace comes from knowing how much your friends and family care for you and support you, as we do. And the ultimate solace comes from the comforting knowledge that Wade is with HIM, as Duke's remembrances tell us so eloquently. May the peace of the Lord be with you all.
Terry Strecker
Katherine Drew | | City: Atlanta |
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| Name: Lisa Hooker | Date: 5/12/2008 | Dr. Rog and Betty,
I don't know what to say other than I love you guys so much and you know I will be praying for God's strength and peace to find it's place in your hearts. You have been through so much in such a short time. Just know that I care and that I am here if you need anything besides a multitude of prayers. Love, Lisa Hooker | | City: Charlotte |
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| Name: Phyllis Whitenack | Date: 5/12/2008 | While I did not know Wade personally, I feel love for him through his wonderful mom, Happy, a dear and special friend since we, with Happy's twin, Franny, were classmates at Queens College. Along with so many, I am greatly saddened by the loss of this outstanding man. How deeply meaningful for you, Duke, to offer this touching website tribute to your beloved brother. With all my heart, I send condolences to the Rogers family. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers, now and always..
With love - | | City: Scottsdale |
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| Name: Mary Karen Vellines | Date: 5/12/2008 | Oh, how the memories of the Rogers family came flooding back when Cammie sent me this sad news. Wade helped me conquer my fear of heights. He coaxed me off a ledge in Pisgah Forest and gave me the confidence to rappell down the side of the mountain. He was my teacher that day; I was not his. I know that he taught many people throughout his life as he taught me.
I still make the famous "Happy Rogers" pecan pie. Thank you Carroll for that gift. My thoughts are with you all.
Courage-
Mary Karen (Ms. V) | | City: Wooster |
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| Name: Ron Pedroni | Date: 5/12/2008 | A very wise doctor once advised me to make one good new friend whenever I moved to a new place. When I moved back to North Carolina in the late 90s, Wade became my one true, do anything for him, irreplaceable friend. I think that one of Wade’s greatest qualities was his ability to treat anyone he just met like a life long friend.
I wasn’t able to visit Wade much over the last few years, but we did keep in touch. We talked by phone only about a week before his passing. He was happy. He had made a new friend -- someone to work out and go on hikes with, he was planning a camping trip soon, he was really happy about Chip’s move from Oklahoma to Georgia, and we were planning to get together soon.
I will always cherish the hikes with Wade and Cricket, the camp outs, the cooks outs, the road trips, the adventures and even a few misadventures. My prayers are for all of Wades family and friends as they try to cope with his passing. | | City: Durham |
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| Name: katie nordt | Date: 5/12/2008 | | I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed looking at the photos. We are all thinking about you and keeping you in our prayers. Love you guys! Katie | | City: Raleigh |
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| Name: Vicki Horn | Date: 5/12/2008 | What a beautiful tribute to your brother, son, friend,....
I only met Wade one time, but the pictures make me wish I had known him better. Obviously he loves his family, friends, and God's creations. What a joy he must have been to those who were blessed to be close to him. The loss of one so dear will forever leave an emptiness. My thoughts and prayers are with you. | | City: Springfield |
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| Name: Jeff Kiplinger | Date: 5/12/2008 | To Wade's family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Wade was, for a few years, the closest of my friends and a constant backpacking companion. Things changed, as they always do, but we never lost touch entirely. I miss him very much.
I have some slides you will want to have - let me see about getting them printed. | | City: Mystic |
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| Name: Ande Rappaport | Date: 5/12/2008 | Dear Family & Friends,
How lucky I have felt to have met Wade and have him in my life, for so many reasons.... most of which have already been said.
One in a hundred-million I always say about him, listening to him speak and me getting to share with him on the porch of my office at Campfire. He would just come up and sit with me and cherish the surroundings and help me with my computer. He taught me so much in so many ways. Oh my Lord,
I will miss you dearly, Wade.
I honestly don't think i've ever met a quality person like YOU.
Thank you for this opportunity to express some feelings. | | City: Asheville |
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| Name: ellen braverman | Date: 5/12/2008 | | I knew wade from bni. He will be missed. when thinking of him I remember his sense of humor. ellen braverman | | City: Asheville |
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| Name: Tom Baldwin | Date: 5/12/2008 | Dearest Rogers family,
These petty words cannot replace what has been taken from you. They cannot heal your pain. They cannot make you understand. However, I know that God can. God gives us everything that we have….our lives, our family, and our friends. He has taken a super guy that he gave us for only a short time, home to be with Him. I was a new client of Wades, and the day he brought Cricket into my office, I new he was someone I could trust. My first impression was what an honest and good of a person he was. Although I only had the opportunity to know him a few weeks, I am truly saddened by his passing. May God be with you. Please let me know if we can help your family in any way during this very trying time.
God Bless
Tom Baldwin | | City: Asheville |
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| Name: Suzanne Koenigsberg | Date: 5/12/2008 | Wade is the person I credit with dragging this aging woman into the 20th century, Thanks to him, I discovered the power and value of computers, by which I had always been intimidated. I remember the evenings he would devote to my tutorials, and to making the systems easier for me to use. Crickett, being the good, sweet girl she was, would be there with us, happily gazing at Wade and playing with my puppies.
Such intelligence, such promise, gentleness, so much concern for the right things, the earth, his family and his friends. I am so very sad, as everyone is, and I will miss him immensely.
My heartfelt condolences to everyone he touched, especially to his family. | | City: Durham |
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| Name: Judy Goldman | Date: 5/12/2008 | | Our strongest memory of Wade is watching him and our daughter, Laurie, build a detailed and authentic replica of Shakespeare's house out of matchsticks (was it really matchsticks?) for Mary Todd's English class at CCDS. Wade was a bright, warm, friendly, handsome young man, someone we both thought a lot of. We're so sad to know that he's no longer in this world, sad to know of your tremendous loss. We send prayers to you, Larry and Betty, to you, Happy, and all your family. We know how proud of him you must have been and how very much you will miss him. | | City: Charlotte |
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| Name: Carl Hendricks | Date: 5/12/2008 | | It has been a long time since I saw Wade, but I remember him as a fun person with drive who lived life rather than letting it happen. It doesn't seem like that long ago when we were kids going trick-or-treating through Stonehaven. He will be missed. My prayers are with the Rogers family. | | City: Austin |
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| Name: David and Lish Helgeson | Date: 5/12/2008 | Dear Rogers family and sweet Cricket,
None of us can know the pain you must be suffering to loose your loved one, but we all know the gift Wade was to our lives. Wade was there in an instant with help given to anyone who asked- and sensed when you needed help, but could not ask.
His sardonic wit and chronic smile made time spent with him a pleasure.
It is clear from reading these letters that he touched many lives and was dearly loved by his family and friends.
What a blessed spirit we have encountered.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. | | City: Asheville |
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| Name: Hanna Toland | Date: 5/12/2008 | Wade - goofy guy, great heart, rascally grin, effervescent enthusiasm - what a gap you leave in our lives.
May your family find comfort in knowing that you shared miles of smiles with so many of us here in the mountains. | | City: Asheville |
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| Name: Jill Cody | Date: 5/12/2008 | | I knew Wade through BNI...and I must say the meetings will never be the same. When he has been absent in the past it was felt because he brought such a passionate energy to the group. Always a easy smile, always lots of energy. Peace to his family and friends. | | City: Fletcher |
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| Name: Marcia Morton (Covenant church) | Date: 5/12/2008 | Dear Duke,
This is a wonderful vehicle for sharing love, stories and grief over the loss of Wade. Thank you.
I don't think I have seen Wade since he went to Science and Math. but Louise has kept me up to date with him.
I am aware of you and your wife, Carrie, and your baby who thrills Grandmother Happy! I don't think I have seen you many times since you "Grew up".
My husband , Jim and I want to extend our deepest sympathy to all the Rogers family. We are deeply sorry for your loss.I recall Wade's wonderful grin and the fact that in Quest he was always prepared, and was able to explain things so his classmates could understand it too.
Sending love and prayers,
Marcia and Jim Morton | | City: Charlotte |
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| Name: Tebbe Davis | Date: 5/12/2008 | | I met Wade while in BNI and was even asked to be his mentor. In the short time I worked with him I wondered who was mentoring whom! Wade had a spirit that was infectious and warm. He would stand and smile and every one in the room knew that Wade does computers. He will be missed. | | City: Asheville |
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| Name: Joe & Marti Strelauski | Date: 5/12/2008 | | All of us at Doctor Credit will miss a good friend. Wade will always remain in our hearts and in our minds as a 'one of a kind' person that makes a positive impact in your life. We can replace a computer tech but Wade will never be replaced not only because of the type of person he was but the way he approached his career and his life. Wade was with us when we opened our store and was the first one we would call when we had any questions or needed any technical help, on a business and personal matter. You don't often find someone that would sacrifice his own personal time to help you through a 'computer crisis' but that is what Wade did for us and that is just the way he was, not only the absolute best business associate you could ask for, but a great friend that will be so missed, we have a hard time putting our true feelings down on paper. We will not only miss Wade, but our weekly visits from Cricket as well....Magic will miss them both!!!!!....Our thoughts and prayers are with his entire family. | | City: Arden |
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| Name: Judy Lynne Ray | Date: 5/12/2008 | Wade was part of my BNI group, and I had spent several hours with him at different times over coffee, tea, computer repair and Cricket-ing together with my little dog, Pico.
His death is a loss I feel very deeply with a sadness transcending the brief, relatively superficial time we spent together. I sense him now as a strong spirit who will always feel vibrant to those of us who knew him in any capacity.
I send healing energy and gentle blessings to all those who are united by the strength of Wade's life and the shock of his transition.
Judy Lynne Ray | | City: Hendersonville |
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| Name: Michelle Marshall | Date: 5/12/2008 | | To Wade's family - you must be incredible people to have had such an incredible son. I remember when he did his 10 minutes in BNI and how blown away I was with his accomplishments, his love of life and his down to earth comments. Little did I know that when we sat next to each other at BNI it would be the last time we would hear "Wade does Computers". He's probably up there now organizing the heavenly computers and has the angels singing "Wade does Computers". Peace to the Rogers Family. Michelle | | City: West Asheville |
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| Name: Judy Scroggs | Date: 5/12/2008 | I remember the first time I met Wade at our BNI meeting. He was so friendly, so open and so easy to talk with. He always brought a ton of enthusiasm to our meetings and no one will be able to quite replace that. I am grateful that Wade was someone I could call a friend.
Please know you are in my prayers and I am so sorry for your loss. | | City: Asheville |
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| Name: Dr. Burt Weisberg | Date: 5/12/2008 | | Wade will always be remembered with kind thoughts. He was a gentle-man as well as a gentleman. Wade was extremely talented and well versed in all things relating to computers and has helped me with numberous issues. Wade, you will be missed. | | City: Asheville |
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| Name: Natalie Whisenant Conner | Date: 5/12/2008 | | It seems like just yesterday that Wade was patiently holding my hand as I tried out this new internet thing he kept on about. He was a dear soul with so many gifts freels shared with others, and I am sure his family and friends will continue to honor his spirit with many memories of his strength, love for others, and sparkly intellect and wit. To the Rogers family: may you find peace and strength in each other during the sadness that envelopes you. Know that there are many of us out here thinking of Wade, and you all, with love. | | City: Charlotte |
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| Name: Chris and Christina Overby | Date: 5/12/2008 | To the wonderful Rogers Family,
Chris and I have known Duke since 1997--ten years!! Since that time, he has become a dear friend of ours, and we have met his great family through the celebrations of his wedding to Carrie, and the birth of his baby, Francie. We are grieving with all of you, in your loss of Wade. The times we've met him, he has seemed like an outgoing, upbeat, funny person. I know you all are very close, and I hope through the support of each other, and friends like us, you can get through this difficult time.
Duke- This is a wonderful tribute to your brother. I've liked looking through the pictures and seeing comments from his friends and family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you or your family. We love you all!
Love, Christina | | City: Raleigh |
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| Name: Tom Johnson | Date: 5/12/2008 | As with many people who knew Wade, I was shocked to hear of his passing.
Wade had a great energy and a compassion for his work that was obvious to those of us who came in contact with him.
I am deeply sorry for his family and loved ones who he left behind. I wanted to send my deepest sympathy to all of his family and prayers to those who survived him.
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| Name: Mark Fortney | Date: 5/12/2008 | | I am shocked and saddened to her about Wade's passing. I met Wade through BNI and found his energy and enthusiasm to be infectious. He brought out an amazing positive energy in the group. I'll always remember how he would bring his dog, Cricket with him everywhere. They both had a similar lively, friendly spirit. I will really miss Wade. | | City: Asheville |
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| Name: Michelle Hiskey | Date: 5/12/2008 | Rogers family, our prayers and support go out to you from Atlanta.
"Nothing can fill the gap when we are away from those we love. And it would be wrong to try to find anything. We must simply hold on and win through. That sounds very hard at first, but at the same time, it is a great consolation, since leaving the gap unfilled preserves the bonds between us. It is nonsense to say that God fills the gap: God does not fill it, but keeps it empty, so that our communication with one another may be kept alive, even at the cost of pain. " -- Dietrich Bonhoeffer | | City: Decatur |
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| Name: Cassie Biddix | Date: 5/12/2008 | To the Rogers family.....I don't know why the obituary in the Charlotte Observer touched me so deeply. Maybe it was because I could sense Wade's love of life and animals in his eyes and smile from the photo. Although I never knew him, I can tell by the beautiful tribute that has been created in his memory that he was a very special person. I have lost quite a few friends and relatives in the past 3 months and I know what it must mean for so many people to respond to this website with their heartfelt sympathies. May God bless your family and give you the strength and faith you need.
Sincerely, Cassie Biddix | | City: Blacksburg |
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| Name: Brandi Young | Date: 5/12/2008 | | Wade was interesting, happy and always willing to help. I am grateful to have known Wade and worked with him. He was a true professional and always sincere. You will be missed! | | City: Asheville |
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| Name: Patty Chakales | Date: 5/12/2008 | | As a talented computer expert and fantastic human being, Wade will be missed by everyone in his BNI chapter. It was my pleasure to know Wade. We connected on many levels. Many things stand out in my mind about Wade. One was his amazing dog, Cricket, who he brought to our One to One. To have an amazing dog, you have to be an amazing person. Another thing is that he truly lived the basic BNI philosophy of "Givers Gain." Wade was a giver if there ever was one. Also memorable was his mantra at the BNI meetings, "Wade does computers." I will truly miss saying that with him. Good bye, Wade. Thanks for touching my life. | | City: Weaverville/Asheville |
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| Name: Patty Rasmussen | Date: 5/12/2008 | | Carroll is a good friend of mine and only recently did we discover an amazing connection through our dads' military careers. I think our families are also very similar in that there were a lot of us, 8 Shelton siblings, and we're all pretty tight. I can only imagine how you're all feeling right now having lost your dear brother. And though I know that God's peace is there and that time heals all wounds, you'll never forget your brother. His loss will always be felt. I'm grateful that you all have faith in a life to come and in a place where Wade is whole, healthy and waiting to be reunited with you. And what a day of rejoicing that will be. Sincere condolences from the Rasmussen and Shelton families. Our prayers are with you. | | City: Conyers |
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| Name: John Sitton | Date: 5/12/2008 | I feel like I have lost a member of the family although I never met Wade. His mom (Happy) and his aunt (Franny) were special friends of mine thru school in Spartanburg. I miss Franny and I hurt for Happy.
I know God will comfort us all. | | City: Charlotte |
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| Name: Amy Westmoreland | Date: 5/12/2008 | | As a neighbor across the street, I have felt so down all weekend at the sudden loss of someone I barely knew. I am very grateful to discover this website and to learn, albeit too late, something more of the kind person whose little dog Cricket visited my house every day. (Cricket and my wacky Weimaraner had nocturnal romps out in the grass every night when they were younger). My husband and I remain truly stunned that he's gone; even not knowing him that well, it was always obvious that he was a kind soul. This has been a wake-up call for us--- a reminder that it really IS important to get to know your neighbors and stop letting Life be so busy that we can't take a half hour to reach out and make time for others. I have a great lump in my throat reviewing this website, with sincere regret that I've missed my chance to know Wade better. We are both so sorry for your loss. | | City: Asheville |
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| Name: Ashley Osment | Date: 5/12/2008 | | Wade was an eternally sweet and loyal friend. I'm so sorry I can't hug him again, get lost in a deep conversation with him, mull over his latest perspective on something. Thanks for the lovely pictures of a lovely, lovely person. We miss you, Wade. | | City: Chapel Hill |
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| Name: Eric Redding | Date: 5/12/2008 | I was extremely sorry to hear of Wade's passing. My condolences go out to everyone who was lucky enough to be touched by Wade's kindess at some point in their lives, and especially to his family. He was a very good friend to me during my time at UNC and continued to be so after moving to Asheville.
I'll never forget time spent in his kitchen eagering awaiting one of his delicious stir-frys to be ready, driving around Raleigh in 2 ft. of snow looking for something to eat, or letting our dogs play together during visits. He truly was an exceptional human being and friend.
Please tell Cricket that Bailey says woof! | | City: Durham |
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| Name: Gus Walton | Date: 5/12/2008 | | I am sorry I never got to meet you. I am sorry for the Rogers family and offer my condolences | | City: Richmond |
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| Name: Robert Mitchener | Date: 5/12/2008 | | Goodbye, good friend. I never knew someone who valued his friends like you did. Your natural kindness, your intense curiosity, your boundless spirit is now free to fly! This world was not big enough for your heart. You touched so many lives, and we are all better people for knowing you. You will always be a part of us. | | City: Chapel Hill |
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| Name: Sarah Dunn | Date: 5/12/2008 | I had Wade as a tenant for nearly five years. I learned much about him, and appreciated him so much.
I am sorry for your loss. | | City: Asheville |
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| Name: Billy Oberst | Date: 5/12/2008 | I last spoke to Wade on the phone a week before he died. He was excited about life and about his business and mostly about his new resolution to work less and live more. The last thing he said as he was hanging up was, "For me right now, spending time with friends is my top priority." Cricket was barking her agreement.
I knew him for 10 years. He was a fighter and an optimist, and he never gave up on himself or those he cared about, whatever life threw his way.
Many share in your grief. Please take good care of Cricket - he sure did love her. | | City: Myrtle Beach |
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| Name: Dawn Hinson | Date: 5/12/2008 | I did not know Wade or his family, but after reading his obituary in the Asheville Citizen TImes, I felt that I should send a condolence. Then after I went on this thoughtful and love filled web page and read of him and saw all the pictures of his life, I knew I had to write. His life may have been cut short, but what a life he had.... not many of us 37 years olds have experienced the things he did. He seemed to have lived a full life especially with the love of his family, friends, and animals! My dad passed a year ago and I miss him so much, but to know that he is in Heaven and that we will be together again one day lifts my spirits and I pray that you will have peace with that promise too.
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| Name: Becky Martin | Date: 5/12/2008 | I remember Wade so fondly. He was a friend of our son, Mike, and visited in our home many times when the Rogers family resided on Rocky Falls. Wade had such a cute smile. I know you will miss him. Please know God cares and is in complete control. You are in my prayers.
Love,
Becky | | City: Charlotte |
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| Name: Maria Collias | Date: 5/12/2008 | I am devastated. It was only yesterday that Wade was helping in the CCDS Middle School office---helping me and everybody else. In my mind's eye, I can still see his reddish hair and impish smile. We all loved him so much; how could you not love him!
And wasn't it just day before yesterday that Louise sat in the far right row--in a desk about midway down from the front of the classroom--a model student in every way, just as Happy was a model parent. (We teachers treasure model students with model parents.)
And Larry, you were there to help when my husband was having some strange neurological problem that has long since passed.
Oh,words are so inadequate.
Just know that we love you and are praying for you.
And I am so grateful that God allowed our paths to cross. Wade is a gift that I will always remember. | | City: Charlotte |
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| Name: Cammie Hunter Howard | Date: 5/12/2008 | I was very shocked and saddened to hear about Wade's death. Wade was a very dear friend in high school and we kept in touch some during college but then lost touch over the years. I cried as I looked at the pictures of Wade knowing there was so much of his life I was once a part of, but also so much over these past years I have missed. Wade was one of the kindest, most thoughtful guys I have known. We shared a ton of memories from back in the day when you all lived on Lemontree Lane. I was always so amazed by how smart Wade was and so much of what he could say at times "went over my head" because of his brilliance. (-: What an awesome guy!
I am sorry to all in the Roger's family for your loss. I know there will be a huge hole now because of your loss. I pray God's comfort will be yours during this time and in the days ahead. | | City: Huntersville |
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| Name: Ann Stoddard | Date: 5/12/2008 | Dearest Rogers
My sweet cousins.
How hard this is to find the right words to say that may somehow be comforting during this sad time.
Thank you for sharing the pictures of Wade, they bring back lots of good memories , especially Wade's wonderful smile
in that red shirt.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers With love and
God's peace, Annie | | City: Spartanburg |
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| Name: Patsy Reames | Date: 5/12/2008 | I have known the Rogers
family since we became
acquainted as neighbors
on Rocky Falls Road in
Charlotte back around 1974. I remember Wade
as a very bright and thoughtful young man. I
remember the time he planted some mint in my
back yard. The Rogers
have always been an
exceptional family because of the exemplary
role model of their mother
Happy. I know Wade will
be a sad void in this wonderful family but his
memory and wonderful
qualities will always live
in the hearts of those who
knew him. Please know
that I send my care and support to the Rogers family in the difficult days
ahead. Patsy Reames | | City: Charlotte |
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| Name: Cathy and Doug Mitchell | Date: 5/12/2008 | to: Louise
Through your friendship with Sunny we feel like we have gotten to know your family over the years. We were so saddened to hear of Wade's death. It is so tragic to have lost a brother so early in his life. You and your mom have weathered many hardhips but your kindness, understanding and strength have carried you though. Please know how much we are thinking of you both at this time of loss.
God Bless.
Cathy, Doug and Drew | | City: Charlotte |
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| Name: Sally & Drew Harriss | Date: 5/12/2008 | Dear Rogers family-
We are so sorry for your loss. Sally grew up at Covenant in the same class as Wade, and remembers him fondly as a fun-loving, bright person and friend to all. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. | | City: Charlotte |
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| Name: Duke Rogers | Date: 5/12/2008 | | I miss my brother. He taught me so much about life, we shared so many fun times, and right now I would give anything for one more midnight pancake festival, one more road trip, or one more camping trip. I set up this website so we could all talk a bit about my brother Wade and have an open dialog about his life and perhaps help each other heal from this tragedy. Sometimes healing together can allow us to grow together. For example, talking to Wade's long time friend Robert M. on the phone yesterday I was reminded of not only how fun it is to be around Robert (sorry to call you out buddy) but of some great times I had shared with Wade and Robert. Please use this website to overcome the sadness we all feel and eventually to express the joy we will come to know as Wade rises to a truly better world. Do not hesitate to email me (duke@dukeandcarrie.com) with any suggestions, comments, complaints, communiques, or stories about talking reptiles. I want desperately to spend the rest of my life talking about among other things, my brother and buddy Wade. | | City: Raleigh |
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