Tuesday, October 07, 2008

In loving memory of Guillaume...

GUILLAUME SWANEPOEL
14 JULY 1992 - 30 SEPTEMBER 2008

On 30 September 2008, we lost Guillaume Swanepoel in a motorcycle accident. Guillaume was 16 years old, and one of my son's friends. It broke my heart to see my child and all his friends devastated with grief for their friend, and to see Guillaume's broken parents and two little sisters.

Guillaume, you will be 16 forever, and you will always be alive in our hearts!!

This is the Video I made for Guillaume's funeral, look at this beautiful child and please remember to pray for his family and friends!!

15 of my friends said...:

Tracy said...

That is so awfully sad - I will keep his family and friends in my prayers ...

Love, Tracy

Jacqui Bourne said...

That's such sad news! Will keep everyone in my prayers.... Hugs Jacqui

Jan said...

So very sorry for the loss of Guillaume. My daughter lost a dear friend 4 weeks ago in a car and motorcycle accident. I totally understand the broken heart to see a child of yours devastated with grief. I will be so mindful of all that you are going through. My heart aches for all involved.

Take care,

Jan

Muriel said...

So very sorry for the loss!

Anonymous said...

Why life has to be filled with these devastating tragedies, I'll never understand. You can see the light of brightness in his eyes and the joy on his family's face. For Guillaume's family, your family and all who miss him terrible I pray for comfort.

Your tribute was beautiful.

Jenny said...

That is so sad! Condolences to all of you

Vicki Chrisman said...

Oh Karin..that video you made it such an amazing tribute to Guillaume. It touched me deeply. What a handsome handsome young man. I can not even imagine the loss you all must be feeling with the loss of this young life. Keeping you all in my prayers.

Kim Watson said...

Goodness...what a tragedy! I can only imagine what his family & friends must be going through. Brings home the fragility of life doesn't it, & that we should live each day to the full.
My thoughts are with you!

Thea said...

Karin, dankie vir jou besoek aan my blog!

Ek is verskriklik jammer om te hoor van Guillaume. Dit is so hartseer! Baie sterkte vir almal in hierdie moeilike tyd.

Charmaine said...

Hi Karen. Lekker om jou te ontmoet en so saam deur jou moeilike September met sy groot hartseer en vreugdes te reis. Dit is altyd vreeslik om 'n jongmens aan die dood af te staan. Ek bid vir julle...
jou scrapbook goeters is pragtig!!Dankie vir die inloer op my blog. Jy is altyd welkom

ScrapAddict said...

So sorry for your loss. May God be with you all.

Sophia said...

That is so sad, will keep his family in my prayers too...

Anonymous said...

It's so sad to see a young life cut short like this. I, too have a 16 year old son, so this has struck a real chord with me. Your tribute was wonderful. You will all be in my prayers, may God comfort you in your sorrow! xx

Anna said...

Oh Karen, so very sorry for the loss.
Hugs

~*{ Michelle }*~ said...

Word cannot describe the grief when you have to say your final goodbye to beautiful, young boy like Guillaume. I'm sad with you and his friends and family. May God bring peace and acceptance to all his loved ones.