Jim and Barbara Patterson
Tim, this is a beautiful memorial, as beautiful as Austin. Our prayers are with you at this time. God Bless.02/08/2012
Susan Proctor
I was so sorry to hear about Austin's death. It's so hard to lose people we love.
02/08/2012
Karyn Carlson
I had the privilege of knowing Austin during his time in the Virginia schools. He was a wonderful kid, and he will be missed. Your family is in my thoughts.02/08/2012
Les Noll
Hey Tim, I'm sorry to hear this sad news, I can't even imagine what you are going through. Even though I never met Austin in person I feel like I knew how wonderful of a son he was by the way you always talked about him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you all! YoKur friend always, Les02/08/2012
Billie Norton
Mercy and grace as only the Lord can provide. So handsome you are Mr. Austin.
02/08/2012
Irene Gibson
The world has lost an amazing young man with a beautiful soul. I am truly honored to have called him my friend. I miss and love you Austin.02/08/2012
02/08/2012
Sue Dybevik
Dear Lynne - You are such a talented and giving person. You have tirelessly devoted your entire life for your two 'gifts' from God. You have been a strong witness to your sons and have brought them up to believe in Christ and how to live for Christ. I admire you. I pray God will comfort you and see you through this time. Your little one is safe with Jesus!02/08/2012
J LeBeque
Austin will be missed! I enjoyed having him on the Knowledge Bowl team in Elementary and Jr High, he was a good competitor and I will not forget his smiles when his team won and the ribbons he displayed on his chair. He was always positive, always had a smile, and I never heard him complain. It has been an honor to know Austin. He taught me that no matter what life has in store for you, have a positive attitude no matter what. Thank you, Austin, for that. God Bless you and get a KB game going in Heaven!02/09/2012
Kay Peabody
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. May God's love surround you and give you peace. Love you--Kay
02/09/2012
Owen and Dorothy Viker
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the loving family of Austin - it's been a long struggle, and now he is at rest in his eternal home, but that doesn't stop the grieving for personal loss for a dear soul by his family and also his friends. thank you for letting us know. We wish you all the comfort and peace that can only come from our Lord and Savior.j Owen and Dorothy Viker
02/09/2012
Chad Cooke / Duluth Firefighter
Family of Austin,
Reading about Austin in todays obituary was an awful surprise. I didn't know he was doing poorly. We really enjoyed him during all of our MDA events. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Capt. Chad Cooke, Duluth Fire Dept.
Following is the e-mail I sent the DFD members.
Austin Gillen, one of our closest MDA children passed away on Tuesday Feb 7th. He was 16 and was at all of our functions. His obit is in Thursdays paper and you will surely recognize him if you've been to any MDA functions. He attended all golf tourneys, (especially Virginia's tourney's) summer camps and the telethons. He had worn out his DFD t-shirts and needed a new one annually. His brother Everett was nearly killed in a car accident a few years ago and we were all worried about him at the time. Everett survived and is doing better but now his brother is gone.
Quick story,
Up in Virginia for the MDA golf tourney the DFD team had five players, so one cart had a single person on it. It happened to be me, so I went up to Austin at the 9 hole turn and said, "hey buddy, do want to ride with me on the back 9"? I was wondering if he'd be up to it. He said no, "I want to drive". His mother agreed and said to take it easy, so I helped him climb into the drivers seat of the cart. He lifted his leg with the help of his arms to get his foot on the gas peddle. Then he pushed with his arms down onto his leg and away we went. He was a little wild since he had to do basically all of the work with his arms, braking was even harder, but we survived. We bought him soda pops and candy all the way around and had a blast. His mobility worsened each year from being able to walk a little to being totally wheelchair bound.
Take a moment of silence for Austin and be glad that we made a few of his days better with our support.
Thanks DFD members.
02/09/2012
Doug and Debbie Lane
Our condolences to Tim and Lynne and the whole family. Austin sounded like a great young man....he is with the Lord now waiting to see us again soon. Our prayers and with you....Love, Doug and Debbie.02/09/2012
LaDonna Miller
We are so sorry to hear of your loss! May our Lord be your comfort at this hard time. We love you!
Joe and LaDonna
02/09/2012
Dee Cail
Tim, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Everyone says losing a child is the hardest loss you'll ever go through. Know you will be remember later not just now.
dee
02/09/2012
Paul Hart-Ruthenbeck
Gillen Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
Paul
02/10/2012
Marvin Nygaard
My deepest sympathy is extended to the Gillen and Dick family. I will continue to pray for Austin and his family. Take care.
02/10/2012
02/10/2012
Jeanne Jensrud
02/10/2012
Judy and Lance Pardee
Just know that you are very close to our hearts and thoughts and praying for you and your family. (Now he can practice his baseball swing so you too can have a good game when you are reunited one day!) Have fun with Jesus Austin!w
02/10/2012
02/10/2012
Sheila Johnson
Tim,I'm so sorry to hear of Austin's passing. As a parent, I can't imagine what you and Lynne are going through. As a Christian, I'm happy to know that Austin's pain is gone and that he's in perfect health, running, jumping and maybe even playing ball.
I will be praying for you, Lynne and Everett, that the Lord will give you peace and strength to get through this very difficult time. Also, that He will give you the joy of knowing that you'll see each other again, and will be able to feel Austin's arms hug you in greeting.
My Deepest Sympathy,
Sheila Johnson
02/11/2012
Karen St.John (Nurse Karen) & Carl Passal
We were so sorry to learn that Austin had passed away. We are thinking of you and hope that time will bring you peace.
02/11/2012
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