Oh Julie and John - I heard the news and felt so bad for you and your family.

I don't know if you remember me but I was a friend of Bills and we would cross paths

at the old luthern church and 'old school house'.

I just needed to tell you that you are in my prayers and thoughts and God will never leave you.

Please be there for each other during this hard time and know that you are not alone.  Reach out to others and know that others really do care.

God be with you and your family.  I will pray for peace for you all.

Kelly Haase

I just learned of your loss, as I was out of town.  I knew Emery at KMHS.  I am deeply sorry for your loss.  I pray that you find strength from family, friends, and God.  Emery will forever live in your hearts!  Again, I am deeply saddened for your loss!  My prayers are with you. 

So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Always remembered  you talking about him , when we worked together on 4th tower.

I just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Julie,

This is Judy from Curves. My heart goes out to you and your family as you say your earthly goodbyes to your son. You always spoke of him with such love and pride and your love was evident in every word you spoke. We don't know why such a wonderful young man was taken from us, but God would never make a mistake. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Judy Lewis

John and Julie & Family,

I am so sorry to hear of this accident and the loss of your son. I am praying for you and believing God to comfort you.

I called and left you a vm at your house and I think you my be hearing from Isaiah sometime soon. He is in Afghanistan and thinking of you all as well.

God bless you,

Sherry

Dear John, Julie and Family

I was so saddened to hear about young Emery's tragic death.  No family deserves this, especially yours.  I struggle to understand why such things happen to wonderful people.  Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.  I hope that you will be able to find great comfort in all the wonderful memories you shared together as a family. May his memory be for a blessing.  I hope you will feel comfortable to call on me if I can be of any help in the future.

Geoff Thompson

We are friends of Mary & Dan Ims & fam. from St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Saratoga Springs. We learned of Emery's tragic passing thru church. We lost a 21 yr. old son very tragically too, so we know somewhat of the journey you have ahead of you. These are the most difficult moments you will ever have faced in your lifetime including Emery' sisters too.  It's constant up & down moments & emotions day by day and in the end, it will be your faith that sustains you & helps get you through this. It was through Christian counseling and our faith that helped us to move on. However, the hole in your hearts will always remain as there are no easy fixes and it takes a very long time to move on to the next plateau. May God grant you the peace & understanding you will need and please accept our deepest condolences on your loss of your beloved son Emery. Ted & Arlene Greve, Wilton, NY

John, Julie, and Victoria,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have so many great childhood memories from 9th avenue with Emery and Alexis and all of the mischief we used to get into. He was such a kind person with a big heart and what seemed to be a permanent smile on his face. Emery will always hold a special place in my heart and in my memories.

My love to all of you...

John & Julie and family,

We are so saddened to hear of your loss.  Your family is in our thoughts and prayers, and my God be with you during this difficult time. 

Our sincerest sympathy,

Frank & Julene, Brooke and Belle Horstman

My deepest sympathies go to Emery's family, and all who knew and loved him. I wish we had hung out more, even though we didn't I could see what an amazing person you were, you'll be in our hearts forever Emery, miss you..

We were shocked and saddened by the news of Emery passing away. Even though it has been years since we have seen you, we have a special bond and I thank you for helping me and Jon through some of our struggles. Please know we will be there for you today and always. The last time Jon and I remember spending with Emery was a very special day. John had helped Jon reach a special milestone in his life and to celebrate myself (Michelle) ,Jon, John, and Emery all went mini golfing at Rec. Lanes. I remember Emery put the rest of us to shame. It was a really fun day. Emery was probably about 12 or so then and Victoria was only about 3 or 4 so she stayed at home with Julie. I'm glad we have made some little memories along the way because those little memories are the good stuff that will help to see you through the hard times. I sent a card with our phone numbers in it. Call if you need someone to listen, a distraction, a laugh ,an over-the-phone hug, someone to meet with, or anything at all. We will be there as you have been there for us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

-Michelle and Jon Mann

John, Julie and Family,

Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers, our hearts go out to you at this time.  We were not privileged to have known or met Emery, but just in hearing about the persons he touched and the many he reached out to you can be very proud of the wonderful young man he had become.  As I shared in our brief visit with you we lost our 23 yr old son Austin in Nov. to a drunk driver's hit and run, so we know there are no magic words, but we truly understand the journey your lives have now taken.  As parents of these two amazing young men that helped so many and reached out to so many, we now are their voices and need to carry forward their legacies in their honor and memory always !! 

God bless you, with our heartfelt sympathy and prayers The Melville's

John, Julie and Family,

Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers, our hearts go out to you at this time.  We were not privileged to have known or met Emery, but just in hearing about the persons he touched and the many he reached out to you can be very proud of the wonderful young man he had become.  As I shared in our brief visit with you we lost our 23 yr old son Austin in Nov. to a drunk driver's hit and run, so we know there are no magic words, but we truly understand the journey your lives have now taken.  As parents of these two amazing young men that helped so many and reached out to so many, we now are their voices and need to carry forward their legacies in their honor and memory always !! 

God bless you, with our heartfelt sympathy and prayers The Melville's

I don´t even know what to say about this...I´m in complete shock that this could happen to Emory and your family.  I know you will see him someday, but that doesn´t really help with today.  I´ll continue praying for your family for comfort and peace...I don´t think understanding will come, just serenity in time.  Emory was a guy who didn´t care that I was 13 years older than him when we talked at church.  He had much love for everyone, especially Victoria and you both.  How many teenagers and young adults really want to hang out or live with their parents in the U.S.?  Like zero.  He was the exception, and I´m glad I knew him.  I´m in Costa Rica right now or would attend the funeral.

May you feel God´s peace during this time of nightmares.  Much love to your entire family.

Love Karen Hendrickson

Julie and John and family I was so sorry to hear about Emery.

I remember Julie talking with such pride and happiness in the 4th Tower at St. Marys

I am going to remember those stories Julie, thank you for sharing your love for Emery

when I think about the sadness of losing a loved one ..I remember Psalm 23

To the entire family ::

God Bless you and keep you , may his face shine upon you during this time .

Dear John, Julie, and Victoria -

We remember your family from City of Life Outreach and wish to extend our sincerest condolences at this time of loss. May the Lord comfort and strengthen you in the times to come, and remind you of the hope of His coming and the promise that you will be with your loved ones again in Heaven.

My heart and prayers are with you at this time.  I remember Emery when I was visiting with Margaret and Kevyn when he was little and he asked premission to go someplace and you asked how far and a bunch of question.  He answered everyone without asking why.  An I remember him (with a few friends in tow) when I visited in your new place.  VIctoria run up to him and was hugging him.  He never said a word, gave her the biggest hum and continued holding her and was talking to everyone in the room.   Again,you are in my prayers.     

We are so very to hear of your loss.  Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear John and Julie, Aunt Sis, Uncle Van and all of my cousins,

I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your dear Emery.  His passing on to Jesus so suddenly must be so terribly hard to bear.   I pray that your family's deep faith in our Lord will give you some comfort during this heartbreaking time. 

Love and prayers to you all,

Peggy Everson (Geagan)

We only lived next door to your family for a year and a half but have such fond memories of Emery and what a kind, helpful young man he was.  I will never forget when he would come over to visit or help me spread mulch around the landscaping.  Our sincere sympathies to you and your family.  I know your hearts are breaking and I can't imagine your pain.  Know that we are thinking of you and will keep Emery and you all in our prayers.

Ivan, Brenda, Katelyn, Michala & Wyatt Hackman

My deepest regrets for your sorrow . We remember Emery during his music days with the Rochester Boychoir , and how proud his parents were of him . Flights of angels are singing him to his eternal rest !

Emery was my sister Brittney's "birthday buddy" as the two called it, and her best friend. I loved the kid like my own little brother and loved when I would get a text from him asking if I wanted to hang out after work!! I also loved to give him grief about having to share a birthday with Brittney. There isn't a memory of him I have that doesn't make me smile and start to laugh! Especially the one of getting him to get on the dance floor with me on his birthday last year!!  Way to go my Emy!!! I'm happy to have had him in my life and it will always be that way!

Don;t forget to blow out the candles with Britt on May 8th now!!

Bridget Kanz

John and Julie,  Aunt Sis and Uncle Van:

I was so sorry to hear of your loss.   I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. 

John and Julie

Although our life's paths went different ways from the river days.

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Rick & Cindy Horn

Dear Julie, John and Victoria,

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

The Anagnos Family

John, Julie, Victoria, and Family and Friends

I am so sorry to hear about your loss.  I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.  May God be by your side threw this difficult time and help ease the pain you are going threw. 

Kari and Mike neighbors

I am so sorry to hear of Emery's accident.  I am a teacher at KMHS.  I remember him as a student that had such a big heart.  He was so kind to everyone.  My thoughts are with you.

Susan Smith

Dearest Julie and John and Victoria

I am so saddened to hear of your loss. It is sometimes difficult to think of Emery's gain while we are in the loss.  We mortals missing our loved ones tells of the love we have for them. God loves us and strengthens us through times of tragedy we do not understand. God is with you as Emery is with Him.

I love you and care. Praying to God to surround you with the peace of comfort as he sustains you.

Emory and Dot, John & Julie,

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your grandson and son. Your family has felt like mine since I first met you all. May God's strength and comfort be with you.

John, Julie, and Victoria,

My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Just the other day my family and I were talking about all the fun Emery, Hils, and I used to have. We used to OWN 9th Ave. I sure do miss those days. Emery will always have a special place in my heart.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time of loss. God Bless

Sherrie K  ( 4th tower lab )

To the Van Hook family,

Every time I saw Emery, he made my heart sing. I look forward to the day we will all be reunited with him in Heaven. We will all miss him until that time. He planted the seeds of Jesus in many young lives, I hope we get to see some of the fruits of those seeds as time goes by.

In Christ,

Char

Julie and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. 

Nicole Henkes

Julie and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  God has a new angel by His side and we hope that may bring you peace in the future.

John, Julie, Victoria and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this horrible nightmare. It's so very difficult to remember the good times when we are feeling such loss, but the wonderful memories will get you through to the next day.  Words from my uncle when my 18-year-old cousin died in a car accident years ago "At least we had her for 18 years" have stuck with me.  Twenty-two years with Emery are simply not enough, but the wonderful memories you have of the time with him are yours to keep close for ever!!

Julie Hemker

im so sorry for youre loss. you're family are in my prayers

My thoughts and prayers have been with you since I heard of Emery's passing. Know that there are many of us praying for you. Please let me know if I can do anything to help. May God give you strength in the day ahead.

~Katie Kielkucki

Teresa and I are out West and deeply saddened by the tragic loss that the VanHook family has experienced. Please pass along our deepest thoughts and prayers to Emory and Dot from the Silker family.

God's Peace

David and Teresa Silker

Deepest sympathy. I will not be able to attend visitation. Emery used to be a good friend of mine and even though the past couple of years we grew apart I still considered him a great friend. He would always help me out whenever I needed help and always knew how to make me laugh. I know Emery will always want me to remember all the great memories we had together and to not grieve over his loss but be happy for him because he has made it to a better place. I know everyday that passes Emery and my grandfather will be watching over me, guiding me through all the struggles that I will face in my life. Again, deepest sympathy and Emery will be truly missed.

Julie and Family,

       Keeping you all in my daily prayers and meditations. He will be with you always.

Sincerely, Brenna 

Dear John, Julie and Victoria

Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for you and you family.  Please know you are in our prayers.

Monica and McKenzie Eggert

Julie, John, and Victoria,

God bless you in your time of mourning.  Emery is in a good place now and will be watching over you.  

On behalf of the Bishop Edward A. Fitzgerald Assembly of the Knights of Columbus, Rochester, please accept our deepest regrets and sympathy for your loss.  Your family are in our prayers for consolation and healting.

Berry Hobbs, Faithful Navigator

John and Julie - I remember meeting Emery at the different cheer events that Victoria was in - and John - you were always one of my favorite employees in 4T Lab. My deepest condolences at this time of sorrow. We all knew how proud you were of your son and daughter so our hearts go out to you and your family. Tonia Forscher

Please accept my sympathy at this difficult time.  I thank you and your son for the kindness shown to my grandson.  Having known your son will always be a blessing for Alex.  Thank you for all you have done.  My prayers are with you.  Alex's grandmother Yvonne.

Emery touched the lives of so many in our younger community, including my son, Justin ("Carpet").   John summed it up well in his description of how Emery would help anyone - he did and he made a real difference.  I hope you never quit hearing the stories of his impact on others and his true devotion to friends - I think they're countless. God bless you all and give you comfort always.

Julie, John & Victoria,

We are so very sorry for your loss.  Our family was remembering, your sweet Emery with great fondness.   Our little "sandbox buddy", skipping back and forth, between backyards on 9th AVE.  The memory that always makes me smile, is recalling  him taking a Mr. Freeze pop out of the freezer and microwaving it! 

We hope that your family will be embraced by  God's strength and love during this difficult time.

Cathy, Ted, Carley, Hilary, Dan and Ben Pletta  

Dear John, Julie and Victoria,,  Mere words cannot ever give you complete comfort or peace, however i do hope that these words of condolence and sympathy will convey the love and concern i have for you.  Emery touched my heart, I feel very blessed to know that he would count me as a friend of his, and i know that today heaven has an angel watching over us.  May God bless your healing, and may the joyful memories of Emery lighten the burden and grief of this time.  In loving care .. Randal Thom

I have been reading in the Post Bulletin about the terrible accident that took Emery's life.  I knew Emery only for a short while.  I taught him reading in the Small Group Reading class at St. Pius School when he was a first grader.  I cannot imagine the sorry of losing your son at such a young age.  I extend my sympathy and prayers to you.

Mrs. Jean Briggs

Dear John, Julie and family,   We were  very sad to hear of the loss of your Son, Emery. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family during this time. May God give you his peace that passes all understanding.       Mark and  Kayleen Kitzerow McCuen (Gwen's daughter)

Our prayers are with you Julie, John and Family. So sorry to hear of this tragedy.  May God Bless your family in this tragedy.

You have our deepest sympathy.  The loss of a family member is horrible, not to mention a child.  I hope you are able to find peace in the days ahead as you deal with this terrible tragedy.  Our sympathy.  Jerry, Dee and Aaron Torborg

Julie and Family,

   I am so sorry for your lost. Emery was a wonderful young man with a gentle soul. I remember how much he loved writing poetry and I loved that he was willing to share it with me. I am sorry I won't be in town to say good bye; I just wanted to let you know that my prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time. Connie Enders

Our thoughts and prayers are with Julie and her family, and words seem so inadequate right now.