| Location | O Fallon |
| Age | 15 years |
| Cause of Death | Suicide |
| Date of Birth | 22/06/1993 |
| Date of Death | 21/04/2009 |
| Visitors | 2,657 since 19/08/2009 |
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For anyone who knew Gage, knows how many lives he touched. He was outgoing, intelligent, funny,
compassionate, athletic, handsome...he had all of the attributes most people long to have. He loved
football (rugby) more than anything and had just started receiving letters from universities such as
Stanford and Princeton. He was amazing from the moment he was born and struggled through hard times
to make something of himself. He could do anything he set his mind to if he had and interest in it
and if not, he would have nothing to do with it. He had the best sense of humor, always making
jokes. He enjoyed much of what this world had to offer, but struggled with the bad parts. He lost
the battle raging within himself, but do not fault him for that. Sometimes we can't see the forest
through the trees. Gage was my only child, my soul mate, my other half. I know I will find him
again, but the remainder of this lifetime seems so bleak without him and I will always wonder what
would have been had he chosen the other path. He is missed by so many others besides myself and I
know in my heart if he could do it again, he would still be with us.
godbless
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He Gathers Every Teardrop
Regardless of the circumstance,
Regardless of the fear,
Regardless of the pain we bear,
Regardless of the tear.
Our God is ever in control,
Performing as He should,
And He has promised in His Word
To work things for our good.
But as a loving Father would,
He sometimes lets us cry
To cleanse the hurt out of our heart,
To wash it from our eye.
Yet gently gathers the tears
Within His hands to stay
Until He turns them into pearls,
and gives them back someday
Dearest Gage
Why? - by Sharon Wheeler
If I could turn back the hands of time,
I would do it just for you.
Even if time stood still,
It’s something I would do.
Just one minute, just one second,
To say our last goodbyes.
I never got that chance at all,
That’s why these sore eyes cry.
Just to give you, one last hug,
And ask you to think again.
A problem shared, is a problem solved,
And can take away your pain.
If I could have helped you,
I would be the first in line,
I could have showed you so much love,
And say, things will turn out fine.
I wonder, would you have taken your life,
Or leaned on my shoulder to cry?
God, I wish, I could turn back the hands of time,
Instead of daily asking “Why?”
I know that you hit rock bottom,
But the way up was always there.
If “only” is a great big word,
Just like you knowing that we cared.
If ever we meet in heaven one day,
I will hold you real close to me,
And tell you that you broke many hearts,
The day that God set you free.
I love you more than ever,
And I just want to hold you tight,
For life was not as bad as it seems,
On that cold and windy night.
♥ღ♥ Right now I'm in a different place
And though we seem apart
I'm closer than I ever was
... I'm there inside your heart
I'm with you when you greet each day
And while the sun shines bright
I'm there to share the sunsets, too
... I'm with you every night
I'm with you when the times are good
To share a laugh or two,
And if a tear should start to fall
... I'll still be there for you
And when that day arrives
That we no longer are apart,
I'll smile and hold you close to me
... Forever in my heart ♥ღ♥
I have not been home since you left long ago
I'm thumbing my way back to heaven
Counting steps, walking backwards on the road
I'm counting my way back to heaven
I can't be free with what's locked inside of me
If there was a key, you took it in your hand
There's no wrong or right, but I'm sure there's good and bad
The questions linger overhead
No matter how cold the winter, there's a springtime ahead
I'm thumbing my way back to heaven
I wish that I could hold you
I wish that I had
Thinking 'bout heaven
I let go of a rope, thinking that's what held me back
And in time I've realized, it's now wrapped around my neck
I can't see what's next, from this lonely overpass
Hang my head and count my steps, as another car goes past
All the rusted signs we ignore throughout our lives
Choosing the shiny ones instead
I turned my back, now there's no turning back
No matter how cold the winter, there's a springtime ahead
I smile, but who am I kidding?
I'm just walking the miles, every once in a while I'll get a ride
I'm thumbing my way back to heaven
Thumbing my way back to heaven
I'm thumbing my way back to heaven
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When you finally make your entrance to that city
Of jasper walls and bright golden avenues
As you behold all its beauty and its splendour
Remember there's just one request I make of you.
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Look for me for I will be there too
I realize when you arrive
There'll be so much to view
After you've been there ten thousand years
A million maybe two
Look for me for I will be there too.
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As you go down your list of firsts there's no question
You'll want to see your loved ones waiting there for you
And when you feel you've told your story to the last one
Who wants to hear you tell just how you made it through.
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Look for me for I will be there too
I realize when you arrive
There'll be so much to view
After you've been there ten thousand years
A million maybe two
Look for me for I will be there too.
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After you’ve been there ten thousand years
A million maybe two
Look for me for I will be there too.
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We miss you
Gage,
It's hard for me to believe that this week will be a year. I got the shirts that I ordered my sisters and I today. I used Taylors favorite picture of you 2 and put what you would say to her on them. She was just over here to get it.....I told her she is not to wear til wed, and that when wearing it We are to be celebrating your life, not sitting at home being depressed. I told her I know that it hurts but I truly think Gage does not want you sitting here in pain he wants you to be happy and when thinking of him it brings a smile to her face to feel that love. I also know with losing Shawn and Tyler that all that is easier said then done. So I'm asking you to help her through this one Gage, wrap your loving arms around her and bring that smile to her face like ya always did. My family is so blessed to of had you to touch our lives, and to show my sister Taylor what it is to love someone. The day all who loved you get to reunite with you will be a beautiful day, til then remember tot needs you and stay at her side like i believe you do. I love you and you are very much missed.
love, kristen egan
The Cord
Such a tragic loss. I didn't know Gage, I just stumbled upon his page going through the many loved ones who were taken too soon by suicide. I just lost my little brother Kevin to suicide in February. Like Kevin, Gage sounds like he was an amazing young man full of spirit and humor and had an amazing gift of uplifting other people around him. I just wanted to share this poem with his mom... it was passed along to my mom and his given her comfort. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
"We are connected,
My child and I, by
An invisible cord
Not seen by the eye.
It’s not like the cord,
That connects us ‘til birth
This cord can’t be seen
By any on Earth.
This cord does its work
Right from the start.
It binds us together
Attached to my heart.
I know that it’s there
Though no one can see
The invisible cord
From my child to me.
The strength of this cord
Is hard to describe.
It can’t be destroyed
It can’t be denied.
It’s stronger than any cord
Man could create
It withstands the test
Can hold any weight.
And though you are gone,
Though you’re not here with me,
The cord is still there
But no one can see.
It pulls at my heart
I am bruised… I am sore,
But this cord is my lifeline
As never before.
I am thankful that God
Connects us this way
A parent and child
Death can’t take it away!"
May Gage rest in peace
Hey bro.
God I miss you. We're all excited for next season and picking leaders and I wish you were here. We weren't even that close but you have helped me through so much. I am a stronger person because I met you. I hope to help someone the way you have helped me. I can't believe it has been a year. It seems like yesterday. Thank you for taking care of the boys and me, our football family. I love you so much, bro and we're gonna do our best to win next season. We had a mud fight the last game on the grass. I wish you could have been there. I got thrown into the mud. You would have laughed at me then helped me up. Well that's all, take care, watch over us all, especially your mom. I pray for her often. I love you.
-Savannah
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Ever since the day you went away
My life is not the same
The day you left
My heart broke in two
And no amount of time
Will heal the pain
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My tears will fall forever
For my loss of you is so severe
It’s raining on the inside
And my heart is filled with pain
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I won’t ever stop questioning
Why you had to leave
You had so much to live for
Some days it’s still hard to believe
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It all seems so unreal
Sometimes I think I’ll wake up
It will all have been a bad dream
I’ll open my eyes and find you still here with me
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But that I know will never be true
All I can do is wait my time
And god will call me to be with you
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