By Leigh Burdine

location
San Diego, CA
relationship
None

We are friends of the Vilvens and have been praying for your family. My eyes are filled with tears as I read through the many heart-felt messages. Unfortunately I never had the chance to meet Spencer, but it is unmistakable that he was a beloved son, brother, grandson, and friend. What a blessing that he touched so many people and had a life full of adventures.

By Theresa E. Smith

location
New Braunfels
relationship
None

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I am Midge's sister and since the first word of this sad situation, I have had much difficulty reading any e-mail from her with an update without tears rolling down my cheeks and a lump in my throat. Find peace in the fact that others will live because of your unselfish generosity. May peace be with you all.

By Marina Purich

location
Wheaton MD
relationship
friend of Anna

Anna, Patrick and Ryan,

My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I will keep you and Spencer in my thoughts and prayers.

Marina

By Carol A. Calvo-Cota

location
Houston
relationship
Friend

Anna, I am just learning of your loss. Although we have not spoken in a long time, my thoughts are with you and your family.

By Mel Welch

location
Miami, Florida
relationship
Co-worker of Anna

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. ~From a headstone in Ireland

By Liz Farris

location
Allen
relationship
CUMC

Anna,
My memories of Spencer are of VBS 2006 at CUMC. Anna and I were guides to Spencer and friends. Fiesta! Spencer had the world by the tail! The few memories I have of him and the images in my head will always include a beautiful smile and a joy of life. Our family will continue our prayers for you, Patrick and Ryan.

By Resa Rottino

location
Plano
relationship
friend

Patrick, Anna and Ryan,

I am so heartbroken. Words can not express the anguish and grief I feel for your family. I can not stop thinking about you all, but most of all, sweet Spencer. I am so proud that Rachel had the opportunity to go through her pre-school years with Spencer. She always had such funny stories about him. I pulled out some pictures and found so many with Rachel and Spencer together, with his bright shinning eyes. What an angel! We feel so fortunate to have known him.

Please know that you are constantly in our thoughts and our prayers. Hang in there and stay strong.

Resa Rottino, and family

By Kelly Vaughan

location
McKinney, TX
relationship
CUMC

God bless you for your amazing and selfless decision in the midst of such heartbreak and agony. Spencer was truly God's angel on earth.

By Rachel Cass

location
McKinney
relationship
family of Michele

Anna and Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.

Rachel Cass and Family

By Brayden McNeese

location
Allen
relationship
Neighborhood friend

I will miss my little ATM buddy Spencer. playing football at the coldasack want be the same with out spencer, he's really the only one who would play foot ball with me. Some day me and spencer will meet again. and play foot ball all day.Jesus needs Spencer more then we do.peace out love Brayden McNeese

By Janet

location
Lockhart, Texas
relationship
FLNB employee

From someone who knows the pain of losing a son (mine was 17) God Bless You All !
I will tell you this, it'll always hurt but time and raising another child does help (it's been 20 years).

By Amelia Smith

location
Lockhart
relationship
Kirksey friends

To Spencer's family,

When we love as deeply as we love our children, the loss must be so profound. I can't pretend to understand, but I can tell you how much we think of you each and every day and how hurt we feel for you all. The rest of us are reaching for our children and thanking God you have Ryan and Sophia to help you through the difficult days ahead. We are all in awe of the closeness and strength of your family and so very pleased that you also let your friends minister to you.

By Linda Elgin

location
Plano, TX
relationship
Friend of the Sims

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.

By A CUT ABOVE SALON

location
LOCKHART
relationship
FAMILY FRIENDS

We just wanted to let you know you are in our prays. Thank you Patsy for sharing all of your Spencer stories with us. We have been thinking alot about yall this week and talking about the wonderful memories that you have let us share in.
Its hard to put our minds around this event, but God knows what he is doing and has a bigger plan for Spencer.

By Todd

location
McKinney
relationship

Squires -
You don't know me, but since I became aware of Spencer I began praying. When I heard the outcome, my heart broke. I know Spencer received the ultimate healing, but that doesn't heal your hearts. Please know that many, many people are praying for you. People you don't even know. We are praying that God gets you through a time that you cannot get through yourself. And I truly believe the following:

"One day you will no longer remember him with tears, but instead remember him with smiles."

By Scott Loyd

location
Fort Worth
relationship
Friend

My families thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss. Although I only met Spencer for a brief time one evening his spirit, fire and wonderful personallity are something I will never forget. Rest in Peace.

By Shannon Cole

location
Dallas
relationship
Co-worker of Pat's

Pat, Anna, and Ryan,

Personally, I didn't know your little boy, Spencer, but he was clearly loved by so many, many people and you know he felt that love every single day of his life!

The photos shared by family and friends exudes the happy life Spencer had and the joy he brought those around him.

Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss.

Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers,

Shannon Cole

By Jayne

location
Kansas
relationship
I did not know him

I am Lisa Long's grandmother & she told me about your loss. I cannot imagine dealing with this without the support from God, and friends, and yes, even strangers like me who truly do feel your sorrow. Please do know that others do care, truly.

By tara sims

location
allen texas
relationship
eric sims wife

God Bless Your Entire Family in This Difficult Time..

my husband told me that you would be donating Spencers organs ....What a beautiful thing to do,,,,and a way to make Spencer always walk among us..

By Cudlipp Family

location
Plano
relationship
CUMC & A&M

We did not personally know Spencer but we feel connected by CUMC and A&M. We are so very sorry for your loss and hope God grants you the strength to carry on in these difficult times. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

By Brodie Woodall

location
Allen, TX
relationship
Boon Elementary

Spencer,

I will miss you at recess this year. First grade will be sad without you..

I will miss you.

By Janice Kleber

location
Pearl River, NY
relationship
Family Friend

I am a business aquaintance of Todd Moye, and when he sent an e-mail about this, it absolutely broke my heart. I am the parent of a 20 year-old and a 19 year-old, and although I have not personally gone through this pain, I have friends who have. May God continue to enfold you in his strong embrace and give you the strength to get through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers will be with you always.

By Bruce Lamphier

location
Addison
relationship
bea & Aggieland

Pat and Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours. I'm so sorry for your loss. God has one extra mini-Aggie in his ranks now.

By Lori Pelletier

location
Southern California
relationship
Co-Worker

My prayers and thoughts are with your beautiful Spencer and your family.

By The Schlehuber's

location
Lewisville, TX
relationship
Friend and Co-Worker

Ryan, Anna, and Pat:

As I pray for Spencer I keep thinking of 1 Corinthians 13. The line about when I was child and especially the last line – “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”

These three will always remain. Your love for Spencer, your love for each other will remain every day with your family. I know that he will touch your life everyday. He will be the strength that Ryan needs to turn a fly ball into a home run, the voice whispering in Ryan’s ear when he is about to forget a line in a school play, he will be the courage you need to ask the hard questions of life. He will be there every day making your family stronger. He is a beautiful angel that will surely know the score in every Red Sox game.

Take faith to know that all though we cannot explain or understand this tragedy. We know Spencer is now your Angel and he will provide strength to you and everyone you touch. Take hope to know that the lives Spencer touches will be stronger. Most of all, take love. Love and cherish your family and most of all the wonderful memories of Spencer.

All our Love and Friendship
Michael, Chudar, Ajay, and Rohan Schlehuber

By The Matheny's

location
Allen, Tx
relationship
CUMC

Pat, Anna, & Ryan we were so sorry to hear about Spencer, may God comfort you with memories that can never be taken , we can not even comprehend what you all must be going through, you are all in our thoughts and prayers, and pray for you all as God eases your sorrow and replaces it with sweet memories, peace, and comfort.
Always, Darren, Rebecca, Jacob, & Jordan

By Teri

location
Houston, TX
relationship
never met Spencer

I don't know you, but i feel like i do. A friend sent me the emails so i could be praying for Spencer and your entire family. I am so very sorry for your loss. I will continue to pray for all of you as you walk through this incredibly difficult season. Thank you for donating Spencer's organs---part of him will live on through those his little life has now saved. May God give you peace and richly bless you.

By Cheryl Keating

location
Allen
relationship

When school begins this year, I will miss Spencer’s smiling face, awesome attitude, enthusiasm, latest Aggie attire and most of all-- his sweet, kind, and gentle spirit towards others. I will also miss his "really high" high five's as he wanted to always jump up "high" to reach my hand on his way out of the gym.
It is so sad to think that our Boon Elementary family will be missing one of our precious 1st graders. I am sure this group of children will be somehow changed by the loss of their friend and classmate and I pray for strength and wisdom for all the parents as they attempt to explain the unexplainable to their 6 year olds.
I will think of Spencer with each game we play this year and make sure I give extra hugs to all the little ones-- because we just truly never know God’s plan.
May God hold your family gently in the palm of His hand and help you to find the kind peace that only He can give.

"Coach" Keating

By Rusty Reed

location
Plano, Texas
relationship
worked with Pat

Pat, Anna, and family. I heard through some working acquaintances about the terrible news. I am so incredibly sorry for you and your family. My family and I will pray for you and yours and hope that you will soon find peace and solace.

By Jeff

location
The Woodlands
relationship
Aggie

I don't really know what to say. If I ever have to go through something like this, I pray that I have the strength that you two have shown. God bless Spencer, and God bless the two of you.

By Lisa Long

location
Plano, TX
relationship
Friend of Elyse CUMC

Pat and Anna, I am so terribly sorry that this has happened. I pray that through God you will find the strength to get through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

By Craig & Amy Peters

location
Frisco, TX
relationship
The Handals friend

Spencer was an adorable little boy. We have enjoyed taking his sports pictures over the past few years and watching him grow. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. I know God will bring you strength.

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location

relationship

I know that y'all don't know me, but I am one of Sarah Shalley's clients. I have been receiving the emails about your soon Spencer and I have been praying for y'all every night. I am so sorry to hear that your son is not going to live. What an amazing thing, that your son can save the lives of 8 others.
I can't imagine the pain you must be feeling. Just cleave to God, Family, and Friends and I truly wish you the best.

By Patricia Parish

location
Dallas, TX
relationship

I received an email from my Sister-in-Law, Midge, telling me of your loss and it saddens my heart to hear of such a young child suffering so... The entire Squire family is in my thoughts and prayers. Spencer was such a dear, sweet boy and will be sorely missed.

By Lisa Ringo

location
Westminster, CO
relationship
Family Friend

Dear Spencer. You are my favorite Aggie buddy and I will miss you so much. My favorite memories of you are when you would put on your Spider Man outfit and run around the house, sit at the computer and "surf the net" at the age of 4 or 5 (probably even sooner), and drive Ryan around in your "Aggie Escalade". You are the COOLEST kid I know!

You are our Aggie Angel sweetie! We love you so much!

Ms. Lisa

By Hawkins Family

location
College Station
relationship
Aggie Friends

To Patrick, Anna, Ryan and all your family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your little angel touched so many lives and because of him so many children will be granted a miracle.
God Bless you all.
Gig 'em!
Jason, Lizett & Casey Hawkins

By Shari and Doug Foster

location
Lockhart, TX
relationship
Lockhart friends

Anna, Patrick and Ryan, My heart has been broken for you from the moment I got the call from Kay Schroeder on Saturday night to add your precious Spencer to the prayer list on Sunday morning at FUMC Lockhart. Many were praying that your son would be healed. He was healed but not the way we wanted him healed! I just remember him from Christmas Eve services or holidays, bounding down the aisle for Communion and thinking what a perfect family you all have created! His pictures and testimonies tell quite a story that is an example to all of us - "Live life to the fullest every day and love deeply because we do not know how long we have on this earth!" Please know that our constant thoughts and prayers are with you and will continue with you as you remember this precious gift from God every day of your lives.

By Jennifer Sullivan

location
Dallas, TX
relationship
CUMC/mom to mom

Anna, Patrick, and Ryan,
We have been praying for Spencer and for each of you during these past few days. My heart aches for your loss. May God give you strength and comfort. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer, Steve, Madeleine, Jacob, and Dylan

By Mindi Serkland (Couch)

location
Lavon, TX
relationship
Former Co-Worker

Words cannot express the sorrow and grief I feel for your family during this dark time. You are in my thoughts and prayers!

By Greg and Julie Hornok

location
Plano
relationship

Spencer recently scored like 20 points (all himself!) against our son's team in basketball last season. Our team just couldn't keep up!!

We are so, so sorry. We will be praying for peace and strength for your family.

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