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At Thursday, December 17, 2009, 9:21 am, Brooks & Rachel Rohlen () wrote the following:

Melissa and Will, Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Just remember, we are right down the street if you need anything at all. All of our love, Rachel and Brooks

 

 

At Thursday, December 17, 2009, 12:46 pm, Lynn Cupit () wrote the following:

I am so sorry for your loss. My son, Rich Cano, thought the world of Brant and the same world will be a much sadder place without him.

 

 

At Thursday, December 17, 2009, 1:36 pm, Tony Burt (tonyburt@moscow.com) wrote the following:

Melissa and Will, I wanted to say that I will be praying for you. Although, I haven't seen Brant in over 12 years, I still have fond memories of him. I went to church and high school with him and played music with him on occasion at both. Hopefully you and Will can find peace during this normally joyous time of year. Sincerely, Tony Burt

 

 

At Thursday, December 17, 2009, 2:15 pm, Carol Lewis (cdlewis@nc.rr.com) wrote the following:

So sorry that the end has come but glad Brant was at home surrounded by loved ones. . .

 

 

At Thursday, December 17, 2009, 2:35 pm, Carlye Carr (carlyelcarr@hotmail.com) wrote the following:

To the Walton family, My deepest sympathy on the death of your beloved Brant. I was truly touched by Brant's unwavering courage during this past year. I'll always remember his wonderful sense of humor throughout his illness. I am glad that Brant was able to return home, even for the last few hours. I pray that God's comfort will surround all of you in the coming days, weeks, and months. Carlye Carr

 

 

At Thursday, December 17, 2009, 2:37 pm, JR (jhrichardson1@wcpss.net) wrote the following:

You are in my prayers and thoughts. It was an honor and pleasure to have such a very talented your man in the band program at Broughton High School many years ago.

 

 

At Thursday, December 17, 2009, 3:15 pm, Craig Williams (craig@williamsdds.com) wrote the following:

I am so sorry for your loss. I have great memories of Brant from church growing up in Raleigh. I pray that God's healing love will surround you and bring you peace during this difficult time.

 

 

At Thursday, December 17, 2009, 6:17 pm, Jocelyn & Jerry Blum (JocelynBlum@gmail.com) wrote the following:

With our deepest condolences to the entire family on this devastating loss. Their are no words adequate enough to express ourselves. It was our good fortune to have known Brant & he will continue on within our hearts.

 

 

At Thursday, December 17, 2009, 10:29 pm, Tina () wrote the following:

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am a nurse at Stanford and worked with Brant. I pray for you and your family to find peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through these trying times.

 

 

At Friday, December 18, 2009, 6:11 am, Bill Wood (medpedsdrbill@gmail.com) wrote the following:

We love you, Melissa and Will. We are thinking about you always. --Bill & Kelly

 

 

At Friday, December 18, 2009, 12:08 pm, Linda Norris and Ernie Braasch (linda@nctherapy.com) wrote the following:

Brenda, you are in our hearts. Anna knew that Brant was ill because she got a call from Erin Williams, the old Highland Youth Group still attends to each others' needs. Anna is pregnant and has a 14 month old son, Zachary. We grieve for you and Brant's second family. My heart hurts for you. It is unfathomable that the nature of life is so hard. I called Justin and Anna last night when we got the word. Please know that we are all thinking of you. I remember the summers when the boys did the Service project. Brant and Justin bonded, and were so silly. Justin remembers Brant's dream and the fact that he would just go get it, no matter how hard it was. You were fortunate to have such a son. Our love is with you. Linda Norris and Ernie Braasch

 

 

At Friday, December 18, 2009, 12:57 pm, Martha Harrill (marthaharrill33@gmail.com) wrote the following:

I am Bobby aunt and I am so sorry to hear about Brant. He was such acute little boy and he has a beautiful family

 

 

At Friday, December 18, 2009, 12:58 pm, Cindy Dotson (cdotson@rcsnc.org) wrote the following:

We are so sorry for your loss. I am Bobby's cousin in Forest City, NC. I only knew Brant when he was very young. I have kept up with him through family members here in North Carolina. I was saddened to hear of his illness and now his passing. I was able to see Bobby recently when he was in Forest City for our uncle's funeral when I asked about Brant. I have prayed for Brant and your family. Please know you will continue to be in my prayers and I know God will surround you with His Grace, Love, and Comfort during this difficult time. Brant's pictures look so much like I remember Bobby looking in his younger days. Will is precious and I know he brings you joy. My prayers are with you both.

 

 

At Sunday, December 20, 2009, 12:00 am, Elizabeth Chase () wrote the following:

Dear Melissa, We are thinking of you, Will, and all those affected by Brant's passing, and will continue to hold you up in prayer. We are here to help, too. You are so loved by so many... Blessings from your cousin, Elizabeth

 

 

At Monday, December 21, 2009, 6:03 pm, Debbie Carroll, Raleigh, NC (d2carroll@aol.com) wrote the following:

I am so sorry that Brant is gone. What a huge loss for everyone in the family. I can not even imagine what it feels like. I have known Brant since he was very young when he and his family lived on the street behind us and attended Highland United Methodist Church. Brenda and I worked together for a short time and she eventually became the Associate Minister at our church. So, our lives have been intertwined for a number of years and I have only fond memories of Brantdom. I guess one of my earliest memories was of the pet snakes in the house... Take care and may your love of Brant gradually replace all the grief.

 

 

At Tuesday, December 22, 2009, 6:15 am, Trenholm Road UMC Young Adult Sunday School (kellywhall@gmail.com) wrote the following:

Melissa and Will, Our class has been praying for you since this all began. Brant's cousin Beth is in our class and she lifted you up every Sunday in prayer. We will continue to do so! We pray that God will sustain you during this time. Blessings, Trenholm Road UMC

 

 

At Tuesday, December 22, 2009, 10:53 am, Russell Pachynski () wrote the following:

I met Brant briefly in the hospital when my dad was having surgery for his metastatic colon cancer. I heard more of what a fantastic person and attending he was through my girlfriend Joyce (a resident in Anesthesia). As an Oncologist I'm lucky to be able to help people battling against cancer, but such losses are always difficult. My heart goes out to his family and friends.

 

 

At Tuesday, December 22, 2009, 9:21 pm, David Schwentker (david.schwentker@gmail.com) wrote the following:

My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Walton family. Brant was one of my favorite people in middle school and high school and everyone who knew him will miss his joy and humor.

 

 

At Saturday, December 26, 2009, 10:57 am, Nikki Stoddart (nikkis1@stanford.edu) wrote the following:

Dear Walton Family, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I lost my father to cancer when I was about Will's age, so reading Brant's obituary on the Stanford Medicine website really touched me. I know what it is to lose a dad at such a young age. My deepest sympathies and condolences to you in your time of grief. Warmest thoughts, Nikki Stoddart Stanford University School of Medicine Department of Health Research and Policy

 

 

At Sunday, December 27, 2009, 8:20 pm, Sigrid Berg (sigridberg@earthlink.net) wrote the following:

I hadn't talked to Brant for years, since medical school, but that doesn't make the shock of his untimely loss any easier to bear. His personality was so vibrant, and words can't begin to to it justice. The phrase that begins, "The light that burns brightest..." keeps popping into my head whenever I think of him. Please know that you've been in my thoughts and my prayers.

 

 

At Thursday, December 31, 2009, 4:21 pm, Lynn and Robert Roundy (roundylb@yahoo.com) wrote the following:

Any friend of the Tsurumi-Sanchezes is, by extension, a friend of ours. Although we don't know you personally, you will be in our thoughts.

 

 

At Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 3:44 pm, Rithaporn/Agena Family () wrote the following:

Dear Walton Family, As family friends of the Tarin's... my family extends our warmest support and small donation to contribute to the foundation to get you guys on your feet during these rough times. We wish you the best of luck and prosperous future. May your children grow up to be strong and healthy and you staying strong. Borisootjai yang ying (Sincerely), Tat Rithaporn on behalf of the whole family who wishes you warmth and love.

 

 

At Thursday, January 7, 2010, 7:31 pm, MC (marycameron.vangraafeilan@warnerbros.com) wrote the following:

Melissa and Will, I think about you and Brant everyday. I will always cherish my time with all three of you in New York. Big hugs to you and my favorite little miner.

 

 

At Monday, January 18, 2010, 5:04 am, Rick Bendel (RickBMD@hotmail.com) wrote the following:

Thinking of you today and everyday....your friends in Jacksonville, FL

 

 

At Thursday, January 21, 2010, 5:12 am, W. Leigh Hunter (wlhunter@wcpss.net) wrote the following:

I was sadden to read about Brant's passing. I taught Brant in the 7th grade at Martin Middle School. He was a remarkable young man. I know he will be missed. My prayers go out to his family.

 

 

At Wednesday, January 27, 2010, 10:05 am, Josh Knowles (knowlej@stanford.edu) wrote the following:

As another North Carolinian, I remember meeting Brant many years ago and discussing the Heels and the Wolfpack. He had a warm heart and a great spirit. Every time we saw each other in the halls, I left with a warm feeling. I saw him present his research in cardiology several times and was always impressed.

 

 

At Thursday, January 28, 2010, 8:41 am, Jo Ellen Loy (cpajel@aol.com) wrote the following:

Melissa, You do not know me but I am a friend of your mother-in-law, Brenda. We went to Davis Street UMC in Burlington, NC together and were members of the MYF. Weather permitting I hope to attend the memorial for Brant at Highland UMC in Raleigh Saturday. My husband and I have made a contribution under the name of Larry Loy. You and your family will be in our prayers. In sympathy, Jo Ellen (Bishop) Loy

 

 

At Friday, January 29, 2010, 8:54 am, Nancy Griffin () wrote the following:

I read Brant's obituary in the Raleigh News and Observer today and was so touched. Our deepest condolences to his family. What a marvelous life this young man led! We have all lost with his passing.

 

 

At Friday, January 29, 2010, 7:43 pm, Harry Smith (harrysmith415@gmail.com) wrote the following:

Melissa and Will, Please accept my deepest condolences. Brant and I were childhood friends. If I remember correctly, we first met when Brant was 3. We learned the don't play ball in the house lesson together. Brant helped make me a better person and I will always celebrate those experiences. My wife passed away this past October after a 14 month battle with a rare and aggressive form cancer. She was 34 and being treated at Stanford. If you think it would help or need someone to talk to I would be happy to speak to you about my experience. I live in San Francisco. Hang in there, you know that's what Brant would have wanted most. Kindly, Harry Smith

 

 

At Sunday, January 31, 2010, 11:56 am, Ash Shah () wrote the following:

Brant was my student in the lab and my go to computer guy. More importantly, he had a keen intellect, deep scientific curiousity, and an uncommon decency. I did not know he was sick and regret that I did not keep track of his progress at Stanford. I was proud to have been able watch his success at Duke and prouder still that he did it with a single minded work ethic and enthusiasm. I am deeply sorry for your family's loss.

 

 

At Sunday, February 21, 2010, 11:31 am, Mai Thy Truong and Holbrook Kohrt () wrote the following:

Remembering Brant and thinking of your family today

 

 

At Thursday, March 11, 2010, 5:14 pm, Brian Leden (brian.leden@gmail.com) wrote the following:

Hi Melissa, I was in the drumline with Brant back at Broughton High. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Brant was such a great guy with a big heart. I have so many fond memories of Brant. We loved to cut up while jamming out together in Drumline. He made everything fun and he will be missed.

 

 

At Thursday, March 11, 2010, 5:50 pm, Michael Wall (michaelrwall@bellsouth.net) wrote the following:

I just learned of Brant's passing in the article about him in today's "The News & Observer". For two years in the late 1980's I lived two houses away from him on Cobblestone Court, and I remember him as a great guy as a whole. He was a competitive basketball player when we played together at the end of the street, and he sure was great with the drums and Nintendo too. His younger brother Zaak was quite cool, and I remember a dog they had for a while (I believe his name was Scamper) who was cute but tragically got run over by a car. I was quite saddened when I read the article, and I offer my condolences to the entire Walton family.

 

 

At Wednesday, April 7, 2010, 8:30 pm, scott pollard (pollardscott@bellsouth.net) wrote the following:

Hey, Melissa and Will. I never had the good fortune of meeting you, but Brant and I were good friends for a couple of years in high school. We played snare drum in the drumline together for two years, and Brant always kept me smiling with his goofy humor and crazy antics. As so often happens, we lost track after high school, largely because I went to school in Ohio and Texas, but I've always thought of Brant as a close friend and kindred spirit. I'm a professional percussionist now, and frequently play with the NC Symphony. Right now I'm teaching a semester at the Univ. of Georgia, but a couple of years ago moved back to Raleigh full-time. I frequently drive by the street he and his family lived on off of Ridge Rd in Raleigh, and think of some very good times from high school. My favorite, by far: Brant, Chris Bowen, Rob Epps and I used to go bowling on the weekend. Brant was a terrible bowler, but after a few frames he'd disappear to the snack bar and come back with nachos (for us) and a side of jalapenos (for him). Once the peppers started going down, I'm not kidding, it was strike, strike, spare, strike, spare, strike. No one knows why he never started out with the peppers. Guess that was just Brant. I haven't seen him for years, but I'll miss him greatly. You are both in my thoughts during this difficult time. Scott

 

 

At Sunday, May 30, 2010, 8:53 am, Rick and Monica Gannotta (mmgnc@aol.com) wrote the following:

Melissa and Will- We thoroughly enjoyed Brant's fundraiser/ BBQ yesterday. We enjoyed meeting your friends and family members and hearing all good things about Brant. He did you all PROUD! God Bless you, May the long time sun shine upon you , all love surround you and the pure light within you guide your way on. Monica and Rick Gannotta

 

 

At Sunday, July 25, 2010, 6:09 pm, Richard Thompson (thomp105@gmail.com) wrote the following:

Melissa, I am a practicing cardiothoracic surgeon in Lancaster, PA, but for a few years while I trained at Duke had the great pleasure of working with your extraordinarily brilliant and hard working husband. I learned of Brant's death from Cyrus Parsa, whom I have stayed in contact with through the years. Every minute I got to spend with Brant was filled with his usual joking demeanor, but he always finished the research, making it look easy. He helped me on many rabbit surgeries and I remember thinking what a great surgeon he would become. I want to share the following with you, because I want you to know how Brant has continued to help people even after being gone. I had been having bleeding for quite a while in my stool when Cyrus called me about Brant passing. Over the next few months I rejected the notion that it could happen to me as well, and instead thought it was "hemmorrhoids". Finally, thinking how stupid and selfish I was being (I have a wife and two kids a 5 and 7 year old) I got a colonoscopy. 6 hours after the colonoscopy I was admitted for a colonic perforation from the large polyp they had removed from my rectosigmoid. I ended up having emergency surgery and the pathology on the polyp ended up being invasive adenocarcinoma, but early stage. I have one person to thank for saving my life and that is your husband. I hope this story helps in some small way alleviate the constant longing I'm sure you feel for him. Your's Truly From The Heart, Rick Thompson

 

 

At Friday, October 15, 2010, 4:08 am, ann hart (ahartrn@juno.com) wrote the following:

I will be thinking of Brant, his family & the music he cherished this weekend. I love you all and send my regards and prayers. ann hart